FADS SPECIAL AWARDS PROGRAM
2016 SPRING/SUMMER FADS SPECIAL AWARDS WINNERS
For Immediate Release:
January 31, 2017
For more information, contact Stephanie Ruff Corum at sjcorum@arabianfinishline.com or 717.860.6976.
Three unique awards were offered in memory of three very special horses for Frederick Area Dressage Shows (FADS) dressage shows held during the spring and summer of 2016. Stephanie Ruff Corum, of SC Equine Enterprises, sponsored the awards in memory of three horses she had the honor and privilege of knowing for many years. They were special creatures that represented themselves well and deserved to be remembered. Winners in each division were selected based on the highest average score in at least four classes judged by at least two judges during the spring and summer show season.
The Cowboy Charisma Award - Cowboy Charisma was an Appendix Quarter Horse mare owned by Corum. Charisma loved the spotlight of being the only one in the dressage ring and was very successful through first level before her untimely passing. However, as a mare, she did pose challenges for her rider. The purpose of this award is to acknowledge the partnership that must exist between mare and rider for the combination to be successful.
This award went to Jessica Richmond and her mare Saharas Artic Gold, otherwise known as “Sassy.” They competed at intro level with an overall average of 76.797%. As Jessica said, “I purchased Sassy in 2008 not with the idea of ever doing dressage. But after taking lessons from a local dressage instructor to fix some minor issues, I saw the potential she has, and my once forgotten love of dressage was rekindled. Sassy is one of those horses that if you don't ask it correctly she simply ignores you. My goal is to go as far as we can in dressage - whether that’s at lower levels or higher levels.”
January 31, 2017
For more information, contact Stephanie Ruff Corum at sjcorum@arabianfinishline.com or 717.860.6976.
Three unique awards were offered in memory of three very special horses for Frederick Area Dressage Shows (FADS) dressage shows held during the spring and summer of 2016. Stephanie Ruff Corum, of SC Equine Enterprises, sponsored the awards in memory of three horses she had the honor and privilege of knowing for many years. They were special creatures that represented themselves well and deserved to be remembered. Winners in each division were selected based on the highest average score in at least four classes judged by at least two judges during the spring and summer show season.
The Cowboy Charisma Award - Cowboy Charisma was an Appendix Quarter Horse mare owned by Corum. Charisma loved the spotlight of being the only one in the dressage ring and was very successful through first level before her untimely passing. However, as a mare, she did pose challenges for her rider. The purpose of this award is to acknowledge the partnership that must exist between mare and rider for the combination to be successful.
This award went to Jessica Richmond and her mare Saharas Artic Gold, otherwise known as “Sassy.” They competed at intro level with an overall average of 76.797%. As Jessica said, “I purchased Sassy in 2008 not with the idea of ever doing dressage. But after taking lessons from a local dressage instructor to fix some minor issues, I saw the potential she has, and my once forgotten love of dressage was rekindled. Sassy is one of those horses that if you don't ask it correctly she simply ignores you. My goal is to go as far as we can in dressage - whether that’s at lower levels or higher levels.”
Jessica Richmond and Saharas Artic Gold. Winners of the FADS Cowboy Charisma Special Award for mares.
The Mo Rafi Bey Award - Mo Rafi Bey was a Crabbet-bred Arabian last owned by Sue Hull. Sue purchased him as her first horse and he was very personable, charming and trustworthy. He epitomized everything that is good in the Arabian, was a stunning dressage mover and an outstanding teacher. The purpose of this award is to showcase an Arabian that excels in dressage. Unfortunately there were no submissions for this 2016 award.
The Copper Challenge Award - Copper Challenge was the favorite horse owned by Col. Alfred R. Kitts, an Olympic alternate, respected "S" judge, instructor and horseman. A lifelong thoroughbred fan, Col. Kitts was well known to say that "A thoroughbred can do anything another breed can do, only better."
This award went to Aime Hartland and her gelding Zippity Kick, aka “Thursday.” They competed at intro level with an overall average of 71.875%. According to Aime, Zippity Kick “had his first career on the track in Pennsylvania, where he raced three times with one win and one place. He was initially placed in a home through After the Races, a Thoroughbred Rehoming program in Nottingham, PA. When his owners fell on hard times, he was brought back to the program for some much needed groceries, and a third chance at a forever home. I brought him home on December 4, 2015. We have worked hard over the past year to build a trusting relationship, and he has really flourished. He has filled out into a handsome, strong gelding. He loves my 2 young girls, treats, and his chiropractic adjustments! We also enjoy doing small hunter shows and trail riding. For our first year together, as well as his introduction to dressage and showing in general, I am tickled pink with our improvement over the show season. While we still have an awful lot to work through, each trip out is better than the last. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us!”
The Copper Challenge Award - Copper Challenge was the favorite horse owned by Col. Alfred R. Kitts, an Olympic alternate, respected "S" judge, instructor and horseman. A lifelong thoroughbred fan, Col. Kitts was well known to say that "A thoroughbred can do anything another breed can do, only better."
This award went to Aime Hartland and her gelding Zippity Kick, aka “Thursday.” They competed at intro level with an overall average of 71.875%. According to Aime, Zippity Kick “had his first career on the track in Pennsylvania, where he raced three times with one win and one place. He was initially placed in a home through After the Races, a Thoroughbred Rehoming program in Nottingham, PA. When his owners fell on hard times, he was brought back to the program for some much needed groceries, and a third chance at a forever home. I brought him home on December 4, 2015. We have worked hard over the past year to build a trusting relationship, and he has really flourished. He has filled out into a handsome, strong gelding. He loves my 2 young girls, treats, and his chiropractic adjustments! We also enjoy doing small hunter shows and trail riding. For our first year together, as well as his introduction to dressage and showing in general, I am tickled pink with our improvement over the show season. While we still have an awful lot to work through, each trip out is better than the last. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for us!”
Aime Hartland and Zippity Kick. Winners of the FADS Copper Challenge Special Award for thoroughbreds.
Thank you Stephanie for sponsoring these awards.
Stephanie Ruff Corum, of Germantown, Maryland, is a freelance writer and horse lover. She writes magazine articles, online content, and blogs about her horse experiences at www.theridingwriter.wordpress.com. She also is the author of two illustrated children’s books, “Goats with Coats” and “Antics in the Attic” and is the publisher and editor of Arabian Finish Line magazine. Learn more about her at www.theridingwriter.com.
