MEMORANDUM
Date: April 18, 2017
To:
US Dressage Athletes
From: Hallye Griffin, Managing Director of Dressage
Re:
Important Dates & Reminders
Dear Athletes,
Please review the important information below and let us know if you have any questions.
Athlete Meeting & Owners Reception
 Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 5pm Pacific at the Del Mar CDI-W
 All athletes & owners are encouraged to attend!
Make note of the US Equestrian Dressage Owners Germany Tour (brochure attached)!
Our Dressage High Performance Owners Task Force has partnered with R. Crusoe & Son to
create a special opportunity – a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience: US Dressage Owners
Germany Tour! The US Equestrian Dressage Owners Tour is meant to provide both an
educational opportunity as well as a wonderful experience with fellow US Dressage
supporters! We encourage you to look over the attached materials and itinerary. Please share
this opportunity with your friends and anyone you think may be interested! For more
information, please contact Rachel Dorsey at [email protected] or 888-490-8004.
USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship
USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship
USEF Young Adult ‘Brentina Cup’ Dressage National Championship
 End of Qualifying Period May 1, 2017.
 Applications for USEF Young Adult ‘Brentina Cup’ Dressage National Championships
close May 1, 2017.
 Invitations will be issued shortly after the end of the qualifying period.
 More information (such as the timetable, VIP table information) can be found here.
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Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships
USEF Children & Pony Rider Dressage National Championships
AGCO/USEF Junior and Young Rider Dressage National Championships
 Applications received by the USEF Dressage Department on or before May 2, 2017 will
require an application fee of $50. Applications received after May 2, 2017 but on or
before May 16, 2017 will require a fee of $150. No applications will be accepted after
May 16, 2017 and no refunds will be given after the closing date.
 More information can be found here.
Application Deadline for Rotterdam, Aachen, Falsterbo and Hickstead CDIOs: May 1 st
 More information (including the application form) can be found here.
Compete Abroad
 For those athletes planning to compete in competitions outside of the U.S. this year,
please click here for more information on the compete abroad requirements,
applications, waiver forms and national permission questionnaires.
For more information on our opportunities and Programs, please click the links below:
 Elite
 Development
 Young Horse
 Youth
Clean Sport: As a reminder, please see the attached memo.
If you have questions on any of the above, please let us know!
Many thanks!
HALLYE G RIFFIN
Managing Director, Dressage
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US EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE
OWNERS TOUR: GERMANY 2017
1 unusual journey with R. Crusoe & Son
Berlin. 1850.
Dear Friends:
I am thrilled to invite our American dressage
community on a life-changing as well as a game-changing
tour to the heart of horse country in Germany, the home
of the famous Verden Auction.
This adventure promises to be
not only an enjoyable tour for all
who participate, but also an
opportunity to see exciting
prospects first-hand. I truly wish I
had had this chance years ago,
when I left for Europe to look
Robert Dover.
for young horses.
In nearby Bremen, we take a brief look at the charming
old town before spending three full days visiting the
Verden Horse Auction. Then continue to Neustadt
(Dosse) for a private tour of the world-famous
Brandenburg State Stud.
Finally, there’s is time in marvelous Berlin, a dynamic
European metropolis full of history, culture, and great
food.
I encourage you to join us on this extraordinary tour.
Robert Dover
U.S.A. Chef d’Equipe/Technical Advisor
Historic charm in Bremen, Germany.
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n Tuesday, 10 October 2017, depart the United States
on an overnight flight to Bremen, Germany. Upon arrival,
you are transferred to our hotel, the Dorint Park Bremen.
Settle into your room before we take a brief look at old
Bremen, a powerful member of the Hanseatic League whose
city walls were first built in 1032. History runs deep here.
We spend the next three days visiting the legendary
Verden Horse Auction. From the stands, our eyes follow the
auctioneer, other bidders, and the horses circling the auction
ring of the Niedersachsenhalle, which seats 2,500. Will you
end the day a
thrilled new
owner?
Hans Joachim
Köhler launched
the Verden
auctions in 1949
as a way of
supporting
Hanoverian
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This evening is at your leisure. Consider attending a
performance at one of the city’s famous cultural venues
(specific performance calendars will not be available until
later this spring).
The following day, we tour the Reichstag, traditional seat
of the German Parliament. Renovated after World War II, it
was again remodeled in the 1990s, this time by British
architect Sir Norman Foster. This design’s glass dome over
the session area allows free public access to the parliamentary
proceedings and magnificent views of the city.
After the tour, sit down to lunch on the roof terrace’s
Kafer im Reichstag restaurant, adjacent to the new dome.
Later, the Jewish Museum. A quarter century in the
planning and designed by architect Daniel Libeskind (who
also designed the new World Trade Center in New York), the
Modern Berlin. The Reichstag.
museum depicts the history of German Jews throughout time.
breeders looking for a market for their horses. Today, the
Early this evening, we have a private screening of the hit
auction has become famous for its diligent and careful
film “Goodbye Lenin.” This movie has prompted many
selection of auction candidates and high requirements
discussions between Germans who once lived on opposite
regarding quality, rideability, character, health, and training.
sides of the Berlin Wall. After the film, Kerstin SchellhornThe auction is not only a pleasure to participate in, it also Piontek, our guide, and her husband, Kai Schellhorn, lead a
saves time you’d otherwise spend searching for horses in
discussion about how the film was viewed by East and West
different stables. Here, we can review a huge selection of
Berliners. (Kerstin was raised in East Berlin, Kai in West
horses at one place. Our visit coincides with the autumn Elite Berlin.) End with dinner at one of our favorite MichelinAuction of riding horses and foals and the Stallion Market.
starred restaurants.
On Sunday morning, we leave Verden behind and drive to
Next morning, we’re off on a daytrip to nearby Potsdam.
Neustadt (Dosse) to visit the Brandenburg State Stud,
We tour Sanssouci, the Rococo palace where Germany’s most
which boasts 225 years of tradition in horse breeding and
famous king, Frederick the Great, spent many of his
training. Enjoy lunch and a private guided tour.
summers. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Continue to Berlin, where we check in to the elegant
Continue to Cecilienhof. Churchill, Truman, and Stalin
Regent Berlin, located in Berlin’s historic Mitte district.
convened in Potsdam after World War II to work out the
Settle into your guestroom before we gather for a walking details that would divide Europe. The Potsdam Conference
tour of the city’s historic center. We end at a favorite
took place in 1945 at this country manor.
neighborhood restaurant, where we sit
We stop at the Museum Barberini, an
down to dinner.
exciting new addition to Potsdam’s fine
The following day, walk to Museum
art collections (opened January 2017).
Island, home to a cache of
Here we have free time to look at the
internationally renowned museums.
art and to enjoy lunch on your own in
Visit the Neues Museum’s highlight—
the museum’s café.
the Egyptian collection, including the
Drive back to Berlin, where we have a
iconic bust of Queen Nefertiti. Then
private wine class and dinner with
to the Pergamon Museum to view the
Annette Schales-Allendorf, co-owner of
Processional Street of Babylon.
Weingut Schales, one of Germany’s top
Schloss
Sanssouci,
Potsdam.
When in Berlin, do as the locals do,
private wine estates.
and have lunch at a popular currywurst
After breakfast at the hotel on
stand. Hear the interesting tale of the origins of this
Thursday, 19 October, make your way to the airport for your
distinctly Berlin delicacy.
flight home.
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US Equestrian Dressage Owners Tour:
Germany 2017. 10 Days.
Day 1: U.S.
Tuesday, 10 October 2017
BOOKING DEADLINE: Friday, 28 April 2017.
After that date, reservations are offered on a
space-available basis. Contact Rachel Dorsey at
[email protected] or call 888-490-8004.
Depart the U.S. on an overnight flight to Germany.
Day 2: Bremen, Germany
Wednesday, 11 October 2017
Arrive in Bremen, transfer to hotel, brief walking tour, welcome
dinner. Dorint Park Hotel Bremen.
Bremen
Day 3-5: Bremen
Thursday-Saturday, 12-14 October 2017
Neustadt
(Dosse)
Potsdam
Visits to Verden Horse Auction. Dorint Park Hotel Bremen.
Berlin
G E R M A NY
Day 6: Bremen, Neustadt (Dosse), Berlin
Sunday, 15 October 2017
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Rachel Dorsey at 888-490-8004.
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Depart Bremen by private coach, Brandenburg State
Stud private tour and lunch, drive to Berlin, hotel
check-in, panoramic walking tour, welcome dinner.
Regent Berlin.
Day 7: Berlin
Monday, 16 October 2017
Walking tour of Museum Island including Neues Museum
and Pergamon Museum, currywurst lunch, afternoon and
evening at leisure, option to attend a cultural performance in
town (performance schedules become available later this
spring). Regent Berlin.
Day 8: Berlin
Tuesday, 17 October 2017
Reichstag, lunch on Reichstag roof terrace, Jewish Museum,
private “Goodbye Lenin” screening and discussion, dinner.
Regent Berlin.
Day 9: Potsdam, Berlin
Wednesday, 18 October 2017
Daytrip to historic Potsdam to tour Schloss Sanssouci,
Cecilienhof, Museum Barberini, return to Berlin, private
German wine class and dinner with Annette SchalesAllendorf, co-owner of one of Germany’s top 10 wine estates
(tentative, pursuant to Annette’s schedule). Regent Berlin.
Day 10: Berlin; U.S.
Thursday, 19 October 2017
Fly home.
This itinerary is subject to change.
Tour Price
Per person sharing room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,460
Single supplement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,370
Please note: Space on this tour is limited. Bookings are taken
on a first come, first served basis.
The tour is sold as described. There are no refunds for
unused portions of these segments. The tour price is based
on a minimum number of 20 travelers as well as present
currency exchange and fuel rates. If fewer than 20 travelers
participate, or if there is a major change in exchange rates, a
price supplement may apply and/or the itinerary may be
adjusted.
After booking, members receive a confirmation. Expect a
detailed itinerary a few weeks before departure.
R. Crusoe strongly recommends that travelers purchase
travel insurance.
Eligibility
Participation in this program requires that travelers be in
good health. Walking and stair climbing are commonly part
of many tours. Travelers with physical disabilities must make
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Cecilienhof. Potsdam.
them known to R. Crusoe & Son at the time of booking.
Persons with any medical problems or related dietary
restrictions must inform R. Crusoe & Son well before
departure.
Airfare
Intercontinental airfare between the United States and
Germany is not included in the price of the tour.
Registration
Meals
All breakfasts are included; welcome dinner included in
Bremen; at least one lunch or dinner included each day in
Berlin.
Inclusions
Accommodations based on double occupancy; arrival airport
transfer; ground transportation, meals and sightseeing as
indicated; wine and local beer with included meals; hotel
taxes; entrance fees to museums and places of interest;
baggage handling; gratuities for local guides, drivers, porters;
professional tour escort throughout; tour development and
planning; reservation management by R. Crusoe senior tour
consultant; and preparation and delivery of preliminary and
final documents.
A deposit of $1,000 per person is required at the time you
book. The remainder of the cost of your trip is due 90 days
prior to your departure date. Payment can be made by
personal check, Visa, or MasterCard. If your reservation is
made within 90 days of departure, the entire cost of the trip
must be paid at the time of confirmation.
Cancellations
Cancellations received 90 days or more prior to departure are
subject to a $500 per person cancellation fee. Cancellations received
less than 90 days prior to departure are subject to the following
forfeit as a percentage of the tour cost: 89-60 days, 35 percent; 59-30
days, 50 percent; 29 days or less, 100 percent.
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Exclusions
Intercontinental airfare; costs of passports and/or visas;
departure airport transfer; entrance fees or costs for Verden
Horse Auction activities; concert ticket(s) in Berlin; personal
expenses such as laundry and beverages (mixed drinks); room
service; excess baggage fees; communication charges; personal
insurance coverage.
R. Crusoe & Son
Contact Rachel Dorsey at [email protected] or
888-490-8004 for more information or to book.
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REGISTRATION & PAYMENT FORM
US EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE OWNERS TOUR: GERMANY 2017
Please return both pages of this completed form by email ([email protected]), fax (312-980-8100),
or mail to R. Crusoe & Son, 566 W. Adams St. No. 505, Chicago, IL 60661.
Any questions? Contact Rachel Dorsey at [email protected] or 888-490-8004.
Traveler Name (s)
Date:
TOUR RESERVATIONS
q PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY $8,460
q SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
$1,370
BOOKING DEADLINE: FRIDAY, 28 APRIL 2017.
After that date, reservations are offered on a space-available basis. A deposit of $1,000 per person is required to guarantee your
tour reservation. Payment by personal check is preferred. In addition, payment may be made using the credit cards listed below.
Method of Payment:
q Personal check
q Visa
(made payable to
R. Crusoe & Son)
q MasterCard
$ _____________
Amount to charge
Traveler Name (s)
Date:
Credit Card Number
Expiration Date
Security Code
Month/Year
On Back of Card
Cardholder’s Name (as it appears on the card)
Billing Address
City
State
Zip Code
Shipping Address (if different from billing address)
City
State
Zip Code
Cardholder’s Daytime Telephone Number
Cardholder’s Evening Telephone Number
Cardholder’s Email Address
q Yes, I have read and signed the Terms & Conditions which
begins on this page. Payment constitutes acceptance of the
Terms & Conditions as stated.
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On the advancement of deposit, the depositor acknowledges that he
or she has read and understands the specific inclusions, exclusions,
registration, and cancellation policies of the tour, the terms and
conditions listed below, and that he or she agrees to be bound by
them. Signature above authorizes payment to R. Crusoe & Son
(“R. Crusoe”) for all tour charges. This tour is sold as described, and
R. Crusoe makes no refund for unused portions of the tour.
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• Full terms and conditions are provided to members prior to
booking. After booking, members receive a confirmation.
• Expect a detailed itinerary a few weeks before departure.
• This itinerary is subject to change.
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Arrangements. Quoted tour prices include planning, handling, and
operational charges and are quoted in U.S. dollars based on the
current rate of exchange, tariff, and fuel prices.
problems or related dietary restrictions inform R. Crusoe & Son
well before the date of departure. All travelers are expected to be
ready to experience cultural differences with grace.
Responsibility. R. Crusoe and its operating partners purchase
transportation, hotel accommodations, restaurant services, and
other services from various independent suppliers that are not
subject to its control. R. Crusoe and its operating partners cannot,
therefore, be liable for any personal injury, loss, or damage to
person or property that may occur due to (1) a wrongful, negligent,
or arbitrary act by others not under direct control of R. Crusoe and
its operating partners, (2) defects in, or failures of, any aircraft,
vessel, automotive vehicle, or other means of transportation not
under its control, or (3) acts of God. R. Crusoe and its operating
partners also reserve the right to withdraw a tour or any part of it,
to make such alterations in the itinerary as it deems necessary or
desirable, to refuse to accept or retain as a member of any tour or
part thereof any person at any time, and to pass on to tour members
any expenditures or losses caused by airline schedule changes,
delays, or events beyond its control. R. Crusoe and its operating
partners are not responsible for any expenses incurred by trip
members in preparing for the trip, including non-refundable or
penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport
fees, or other trip-related expenses.
Meals. All breakfasts are included; welcome dinner included in
Bremen; at least one lunch or dinner included each day in Berlin.
Travel Insurance. R. Crusoe strongly recommends that travelers
purchase travel insurance.
Prices. Prices are based on a minimum number of 20 travelers as
well as present currency exchange and fuel rates. If fewer than the
minimum number of travelers participate on the tour, or if there is
a major change in exchange rates, a price supplement may apply
and/or the itinerary may be adjusted.
Inclusions. Accommodations based on double occupancy; arrival
airport transfer; ground transportation, meals and sightseeing as
indicated; wine and local beer with included meals; hotel taxes;
entrance fees to museums and places of interest; baggage handling;
gratuities for local guides, drivers, porters; professional tour escort
throughout; tour development and planning; reservation
management by R. Crusoe senior tour consultant; and preparation
and delivery of preliminary and final documents.
Travel Documents. All travel documents (international air tickets,
passport) are the traveler’s responsibility. Without the required
documents, travelers may be denied entry into Germany. R. Crusoe
is not liable for such denial.
Exclusions. Intercontinental airfare; costs of passports and/or visas;
departure airport transfer; entrance fees or costs for Verden Horse
Auction activities; concert ticket(s) in Berlin; personal expenses
such as laundry and beverages (mixed drinks); room service; excess
baggage fees; communication charges; personal insurance coverage.
Baggage. Baggage handling is at the traveler’s risk throughout the
tour. Baggage restrictions may apply. If so, R. Crusoe is not
responsible for excess baggage fees.
Airfare. Air travel between the U.S. and Germany is not included in
the price of the tour.
Smoking. Smoking is not permitted during situations that involve
fellow travelers. This applies when travelers are in restaurants,
sightseeing vehicles, trains, boats and other water transport, air
transport, and when participating in group activities.
Registration. A deposit of $1,000 per person is required at the time
you book. The remainder of the cost of your trip is due 90 days
prior to your departure date. Payment can be made by personal
check, Visa, or MasterCard. If your reservation is made within 90
days of departure, the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the
time of confirmation.
Eligibility. All travelers should be in good health and able to walk
during touring. This tour requires travelers to walk on uneven and
possibly slippery surfaces and to go up and down stairs. Many
venues on this tour do not have elevators. Some areas prohibit
coaches, so walking is mandatory. By forwarding the deposit for
this tour, the traveler certifies that he/she does not have any
physical or other condition or disability that would create a hazard
for him/her or others. It is essential that persons with any medical
Signature(s)
Cancellations. Cancellations received 90 days or more prior to
departure are subject to a $500 per person cancellation fee.
Cancellations received less than 90 days prior to departure are subject
to the following forfeit as a percentage of tour cost: 89-60 days,
35 percent; 59-30 days, 50 percent; 29 days or less, 100 percent.
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Dear FEI Registered Athlete:
Welcome to 2017!! As an FEI Athlete you should be reminded of the below information pertaining to both
human and equine anti-doping information. There have been changes to the 2017 Prohibited Lists and you
should carefully review and educate yourself and your support staff of the changes. If you have any questions
or need any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me.
HUMAN ANTI-DOPING: Please be reminded that when you are competing under FEI rules, you (the human
athlete) are subject to in-competition drug testing at the event. It is your responsibility to know if you are taking
any medications on the Prohibited Substance List.
• Globaldro – what is it?
This is an easy way to find out about any medication and if it contains prohibited substances. Just go to the
link, type in the medication and hit go! Global Drug Reference Online www.globaldro.org
•Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) – What is this and do you need to request one?
In some situations, an athlete may have an illnesses or condition that requires the use of medication listed on
the World Anti-Doping Agency’s Prohibited List. A Therapeutic Use Exemption or TUE provides permission for
an athlete to have a prohibited substance in their body at the time of a drug test. Without a TUE, a medication
violation can result in a FEI suspension. A TUE application can be found on line through link provided below or
contact Christy Baxter at USEF ([email protected] or 908.326.1152). The TUE application will need to be
completed and submitted to USEF, attention: Christy Baxter. USEF will then submit to the FEI for review and
approval. TUE applications need to be completed and submitted to the FEI 30 days prior to participating at an
FEI event.
http://inside.fei.org/fei/cleansport/humans
For a summary of the major modifications and explanatory notes for 2017 please click the following link:
https://www.wada-ama.org/sites/default/files/resources/files/2016-09-29__wada_summary_of_modifications_eng_final.pdf
•Supplement Information
Do not take supplements without fully knowing the ingredients! Supplements will never be risk free.
Supplements can contain prohibited substances and can be in dietary/nutritional supplements. Educate
yourself by going to: http://www.usada.org/substances/supplement-411/
•Whereabouts – What are these and do you have to fill these out?
Whereabouts information (dates, times, locations, etc.) is information submitted to USADA by an athlete, which
allows the athlete to be located for out-of-competition testing. Whereabouts requirements must include an
athlete’s regular schedule 365 days a year. Only athletes in a registered testing pool (RTP), who have been
personally and directly informed of their inclusion in a RTP, are required to submit whereabouts. All other
athletes are not. Whereabouts requirements are determined by registered testing pool inclusion, not event
participation. Christy Baxter from USEF will be in touch if you have met this criteria.
For a quick reference guide and summary of the items listed above, please click and save the following link for
your browser:
http://www.usada.org/wp-content/uploads/pocket-guide-2017.pdf
EQUINE ANTI-DOPING: Please be reminded that all horses that are registered with the FEI or USEF shall be
subject to in-competition testing. FEI’s philosophy is that horses must be “clean” at the time of competition.
• FEI Prohibited List
The Prohibited Substances list identifies substances that are “Controlled Medication Substances” or “Banned
Substances. What is the difference? The Controlled Medication Substances are those substances that
athletes/staff might normally use out of competition but are not allowed while competing. Banned Substances
are those substances that are not permitted in horses at all times. Athletes/Staff should work very closely with
their veterinarians when administering any substances.
The FEI prohibited substance data base can be accessed by clicking on the below link:
http://inside.fei.org/fei/cleansport/ad-h/prohibited-list
For a summary of the changes to the 2017 list please click on the following link:
http://inside.fei.org/system/files/2017%20EPSL%20Changes_0.pdf
• Medication Forms (1 thru 4)
If you feel that your horse has a substance in his system prior to arrival to a competition Vet Forms 1-4 must be
requested by your treating/ team veterinarian and presented to the Veterinary Official for review. If you horse
needs to be treated at the competition Vet Forms 1-4 must be filled out prior to administering the medication.
This is no guarantee that you will be allowed to compete. Make sure you familiarize yourself with this process.
http://inside.fei.org/fei/cleansport/ad-h/medforms
• Detection Times
Detection times are the approximate time a substance stays within a horse’s system. Familiarize yourself with
the FEI’s published detection times:
http://inside.fei.org/system/files/FEI_List_Detection_Times_2014_0.pdf
• Be cautious of supplements and feed. Never accept these from other sources you are not familiar
with.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out!
Christy Baxter | Project Director, High Performance Programs
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