It looks as though CQA is entering the new century refreshed and revitalized. The number of people who came forth at the January meeting and who were willing to be involved with the running of the organization was a clear and encouraging sign that quadrille riding does, indeed, still hold that fascination which attracted us in the first place. Thank you, Terry and Nina, for all the work you’ve done in the past few years to carry the organization forward. And, thank you, all of you, who volunteered to take on so many tasks, and especially JANICE MULHERN, who is our new Executive Director.

SHOW NEWS: We have been busy behind the scenes since January and this is one of the reason that the Quadriller hasn’t been published a bit sooner. The 2000 Championship Show is well in the works. Mark you calendar for OCTOBER 14^th and 15^th. THIS YEAR THERE IS NO REQUIRE,MENT FOR A QUALIFYING SCORE! We will be holding the show at the MID-STATE FAIRGROUNDS in Paso Robles. They have just completed putting the roof on their equestrian arena and Geof Gurley is working with the fairgrounds to develop footing that will be suitable to us dressage types. I visited the site in February and was impressed with the convenience of motels to the facility—literally within a five minute walk to the stables.

The fairgrounds are extremely easy to access from the highway and from where I live in Gilroy, as easy, straight, flat two hour drive (more with trailer, of course). I do hope that this location will draw more quadrilles from the southern half of the state. I do not feel that it is too far south for those of us up in the north to find it a difficult distance to travel.

Because will be collaborating with the San Luis Obispo chapter of CDS, we are able to have the two days and also to hire two judges. We have lined up PETER LERT and CREEKY ROUTSON, both qualified quadrille judges. Additionally, we’ll be able to offer dressage and dressage freestyle classes, as well as the quadrille championship classes. The SLO chapter is looking into getting some of the wonderful local wineries to host a tasting as well.

Altogether, it looks like we’re in for a really good time. And, please remember, your team does count; we can’t have a show without your entries.

Jane Escola

Mary Ramusssen

The California Quadrille 2000 annual meeting was held on Saturday, January 22, 2000 at Osierlea, San Juan Bautista, CA. The meeting was well attended with high enthusiasm throughout. There were several juniors present.

Terry Wilson, president, opened the meeting. Among the topics discussed were the following:

USDF rules for year-end awards. The award categories are Novice, Preliminary and Intermediate in ASHA shows. Teams must register with USDF (either group or individuals) immediately to compete in 2000.

There will be no qualification for CQA Championships.

Sites for the Quadrille Championship show in October, 2000. Paso Robles and Watsonville Fairgrounds were considered.

USDF Convention, Denver, CO: Liz Searle reported the meeting was small but the attendees were very enthusiastic. They discussed producing a quadrille video to use as a promotional and educational, as well as a training, tool. A quadrille registration form, "What is Quadrille" and dressage test booklet with quadrille tests are available at USDF. The revised Judges Glossary has quadrille terms.

Coastal Classic will not be held in 2000.

CQA library. Terry Wilson has a nice video library of quadrille rides available for general use free of charge.

Anne Howard is working on CQA website to help promote quadrille and CQA.

Coach of the year and Trooper of the Year awards.

JR awards. The highest average of 3 tests-all tests count.

Regional reports

Jane Escola, Melissa Kreswick and Sandy Howard participated in a Panel Discussion on their experiences with quadrille teams and gave suggestions on how to create teams and maintain enthusiasm.

Officer elections results are given elsewhere while the volunteer positions are listed below.

Jobs & volunteers:
Membership, USDF, records-Maureen Lawrence
Historian-Ed Sayre
Publications-Jackie Bretschneider
Merchandise Sales-Gretchen Marino
Promotion-Sandy & Anne Howard
Special Events-Kris Kalstrom

You need three scores from CQA recognized competitions while a member of CQA to earn the title and a T-shirt with the CQA logo in Gold. This is an accumulative award; the scores can be earned over more that one year.

To apply for a Qualified Quadriller award, you need to send two (2) copies of the application form, plus a photo copy of your score sheets and proof of CQA membership at the time the scores were earned (a photocopy of your cancelled check will do)

Members who earn scores this year do not need to send proof of membership.

Send your application to the CQA CENTRAL OFFICE:

GILROY,CA 95020

COMPULSORY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: For teams earning four scores of 63% from three judges at a specified level

FREESTYLE ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS: For teams earning four scores of 65% from three judges at a specified level.

JUNIOR TEAM AWARD: For the junior team earning the highest median score for the year.

TROOPER OF THE YEAR AWARD: For a horse who has performed Exceptionally--as a real "Trooper." Nominated by a team, selected by an Awards Committee.

COACH OF THE YEAR: For a coach who has shown exceptional dedication to quadrille--another kind of trooper award

JAAP POTT MEMORIAL PERPETUAL TROPHY: Awarded to the freestyle champion at the highest level at the Championship Show

A complete description gf all awards as well as application form will appear in the next Quadriller. Application forms are also available from the Central Office.

For the first time in the year 2000, USDF will be presenting quadrille awards. These will be awarded in a fashion similar to the All Breeds Awards:
A team must be registered with USDF and must earn 6 scores from 3 judges in at least 3 USDF recognized shows. The qualifying median score must be 58%.

The median scores will be ranked 1st to 10th place in each level nationally, with the highest ten, (just as in USDF Horse of the Year Awards) receiving awards.

The team may consist of four horses and riders, with two alternate horses and riders, for the competition year.

The rides may be either compulsory or freestyle, but at least one score must be from a compulsory ride.

The annual team registration is $40.00. Each team member must be a member of USDF (CQA membership gives you that membership, as CQA is a GMO of USDF).

In addition, USDF will be awarding Quadrille certificates to teams registering two scores of 58% or better.

VICE PRESIDENT:
Michele Purpora-Tardi 818 656-4535
818 656-3557 FAX

TREASURER
Maureen Lawrence 408 847=4888

SOUTHERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Michele Purpora-Tardi 818 656-4535

NORTHERN REGIONAL DIRECTOR
JoAnne Perry 707 678-2267

CENTRAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Marilyn Rucker 559 875-3013

CENTRAL COAST REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Barbi Breen-Gurley 805 528-2262

BAY REGIONAL DIRECTOR
Jenny Westoby 408 776-1386

AREA REPRESENTATIVES

High Desert Priscilla Mason 616-961-1997
Central Cost Barbi Breen-Gurley 805 528-2262

North Coast Esther Siegel 707 458-5354
Out of State North
Zena Ervin 702 853-1262 (Reno)
Out of State Southj
Gail Newbury 602 585-4201 (AZ)

TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Elizabeth Searle 831-623-4446

Available from the Central Office: Handbooks, Rosters, Quadriller, Show Business, Teams have Fun.