SVDA Jr/Young Rider 2011 Championship Team

 Another GREAT year for the Junior/Young Riders of SVDA!  Whew it was a hot one, heat index over 120 degrees, but we were prepared with double fans on stalls, ice water sponge baths, and alcohol spray bottles.  We had a contest to see who could drink the most liquid (water, Gatorade) so everyone was keeping track and making sure they drank enough. 

Our Teams were fabulous!  We stuck with the Tropical Theme from the banquet for our stall decorating contest and costumes.  People loved it, but alas, we didn’t win again…  Ellen Bouchard did a wonderful job drawing cute stall signs for everyone, and everyone pitched in with the decorations and costumes. 

Macadamia “Nuts” – Third Place

• Madisyn DeCant on Erette’
• Brooke DeCant on Pocket Change
• Savannah Dodge on Parry

 Cocoa “Nuts” – Fourth Place

• Ellen Bouchard on Alea
• Stacey Johnson on Olivia
• Jessica Littlefield on Sir Hamilton
• Sacha Ingram on Master Liam

We had five total musical freestyles, and boy did we clean up!

• Ellen and Jessica tied for second place at first level with a 72.3%
• Stacey came in a close third at first level with a 70.7%
• Sacha got second place at training level with a 67%
• Madisyn came in fourth at training level with a 64%

A few other special mentions

• Sacha and Liam were Reserve high score of their division with a 70.3%
• Savannah and Parry placed 6^th out of 17 riders in her open Intro class with a 65%
• Brooke earned the best turned out rider and pony

All in all, not only did we have a ton of fun, everyone had some awesome scores and accomplishments!  Thank you Grace Williams for all your help as assistant coach this year! 

And a big Thank You again to all who have helped and supported with our various fundraisers!  We were able to pay for entries, stabling, team shirts and pads.  That allows some riders to participate that wouldn’t be able to otherwise.  It’s always a pleasure to work with such a great group of young ladies and such supportive parents.

Go Team SVDA!!!

Loving my job, youth team coach Tristin Hardy-Butler