CDS Board Meeting Schedule:
Welcome newly elected Board Members: Ellen Corob and Maureen Van Tuyl, and returning Board Member Peggy Klump

Welcome returning President, Peggy Klump and newly elected Vice President Kevin Reinig

2012 Meetings: March 19 Burbank; Jun 26 San Jose; Sept 10 Burbank; Nov 13 San Jose. All members welcome.

California Competitions

     The USEF Dressage Department is re-authorizing the use of alternative saddlery inspection procedures (as noted in USEF DR126) in California due to recent EHV-1 outbreaks.
     The USEF Dressage Department recommends that ring stewards conduct a visual check of the horses, with no touching of the horse or any equipment. Shortly after their ride and after horses are returned to the stables and bridles removed, a steward should conduct a visual examination of bits for the required number of horses in each class without physical contact with any saddlery or the horses. It is recommended that a steward be posted in the stable area at designated times so that competitors can bring their bridles for inspection.
     Please note horses from the affected state that travel to other states for competition should also be included in this category of visual inspections described above.
     The USEF Dressage Department will notify competitions and officials when normal protocol for saddlery inspections must be resumed.
     Please let us know if you have any questions. hgriffin@usef.org