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As the resident tax nerd, it’s ironic that my turn to write for the newsletter falls on
the month of April. Sometimes when the horse expenses are piling up I think to
myself, “It sure would be nice to deduct these on my tax return!” Unfortunately, for
those of us not in the horse business, there are no tax deductions for our four-
legged money pits! And for those in the horse business, be very careful… the IRS
HATES horses. Another rant for another day!
With The Fork coming up, we’ll all be watching the professionals whiz around the
cross country course and dance through the dressage tests. In addition to being
mesmerized by the athletic talent, I’ll also be wondering how many states these
competitors show in and hoping they have a good CPA! Did you know that most
cities and states levy a “jock tax” on any income earned by athletes while working in
that city? There’s a lot of fine print and different rules, but you get the point. Food
for thought next time you’re watching Saturday Night Lights.
Natalie Schembra - Treasurer
NEWS April
2018
2018 FRC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Membership into the FRC is a great idea. Perks include an informative, emailed monthly newsletter, discounts
on club-sponsored activities, educational programs, socials with fun people, scholarship opportunities and year
end awards! Join now with any one of our three membership options below.
Individual ($25)
Family ($30)
Business ($35) – includes a free business card sized ad in our monthly newsletter!
Name (s): ____________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ State: _____ Zip: ________
Phone: ______________________________ E-Mail: _______________________________________
(Above information will be included in the membership directory unless you tell us not to. Please write legibly! The club is
not responsible for members not receiving club communications due to illegible membership forms.)
Check ALL interests: __Dressage __Eventing __Trail Riding __ Pleasure Riding __ Western __
Endurance __ Fox Hunting __ Hunter/Jumper __Breeder __ Driving __Hunter Paces __Social
member only Other:_____________________________________________
Ideas for clinics, horse events, educational seminars or social events for 2018:
____ I am available to volunteer for club sponsored events (list volunteer job you would like)
____ I am available to help set up (usually Thurs or Fri) before the show or take down at the conclusion of the
show
Make your check payable to FRC and mail to: FRC, P. O. Box 637, Landrum, SC 29356.
If you have chosen to join as a Business Member, please attach your business card with this membership application so we can include it in our monthly newsletter!
For questions, please contact [email protected]. Thank you for your support!
2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Educational Seminar- All 2018 Seminars will held at the FENCE House
Wednesday April 18 This month’s educational seminar will cover trailer safely with an
emphasis on horse trailer repair and maintenance from coupler to ramp. Our presenters will discuss proper hook ups, lighting options, emergency brake away systems, proper tire inflation, and what needs to be inspected yearly. A display of lights and a working electrical braking system will be shown. About our presenter, Jim Zygmont: After 4 years in the Air Force, Jim took the reins from his father and took over the family service station, running it successfully for over 30 years. He then continued repairing horse trailers as a mobile business. After moving to Tryon, he continues to offer this service as See Horse Trailer Repairs, LLC All donations will benefit Lennie’s Kids, a 501c3 org. that helps sick animals in the Polk Co. area of NC.
Wednesday June 20 “The Foothills Riding Club is thrilled to present a Dressage Scribe
Clinic with Margaret Freeman, USDF "S" Judge, local rider and frequent clinician with the
Lendon Gray's nationally recognized "Dressage4Kids" program. Margaret is a freelance
writer/editor who covered the equestrian events at seven Olympic Games for the Associated
Press, she is executive secretary of the USDF and has been judging for 30 years and judging
at the "S" level for 18 years.
This clinic will focus on the role and duties of the scribe, and will provide essential real-time practice at scribing current USDF Dressage tests from First level to FEI including a Dressage Freestyle (via video). Additionally, Margaret is encouraging anyone to "Ask the Judge" all those questions they may have always wanted to ask. Cost is $5 FRC members, $10 non-members. Door prize will be a set of On the Levels dressage tests DVDs as donated by Margaret herself! Those who wish to participate are requested to email the FRC Educational co-chair Barbara Clarke at [email protected] in order to pre-register."
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FOOTHILLS RIDING CLUB
Dressage and Combined Test Schooling Show at FENCE
March 3, 2018
THANK YOU TO OUR JUDGES: JODI LEES and MARGARET FREEMAN!!
THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS:
Show Secretary: Cathy Schwartz
Office Assistant: Sara Zordan
Scribes: Lenore Threkeld, Jenna Marshman, Pat Melton, Janet Stone
Announcer: Leslie Berro
Photographer: Jenna Marshman
Warm Up Stewards: Lynn Fitch, Jan Bellows
Ring Stewards: Dana Zygmont, Malorie Beck, Judie Klapholtz, Sally Herring, Tara Boyce, and Rosy
Schlueter
Runners: Betsy McCray, Lynn Fitch
Hospitality: Jane Lynch, Virginia McClure
Scorer: Barbara Clarke, Jillian Woolridge, June Lennon, Luanne Johnson
Jump ring Judge: Lisa Steele
Timer: Debra Buchanon
Jump Crew: Karen Norman, Deanna Baldwin, Hatsie Goodrich, Carey Flemming, David Griffin, Bri
Ambrosic
THANK YOU to our sponsors: The Farmhouse and The Hay Rack
Dressage and Combined Test Schooling Show at FENCE
March 3, 2018
CLASS # Rider Horse SCORE Place
Training CT 93 Harley Austin Sequel 40.50 1
Training CT 90 Emily Thomas Ohio E E
Novice CT 100 Mary Livesay Rags to Riches 30.00 1
Novice CT 65 Sandra Bailey Hopi Dance 31.90 2
Novice CT 77 Ashley Phillips Blitz 35.00 3
Novice CT 92 Beth Kelley Mistletoe 36.70 4
Novice CT 91 Emily Thomas Walt Whitman 37.30 5
Novice CT 116 Felicia Wichtman Heads or Tails 37.60 6
Beginner Novice CT 97 Ruth Ahearne Justified 29.20 1
Beginner Novice CT 122 Beth Perkins Sueno de Oro 35.10 2
Beginner Novice CT 94 Amanda Fisher Howie 34.80 3
Beginner Novice CT 110 Hunter Tinsley Banjo 35.50 4
Beginner Novice CT 118 Erin Walker Solomon 42.40 5
Beginner Novice CT 83 Megan McCoy Violets Are Blue 45.30 6
Beginner Novice CT 107 Ella Workman Finally 32.40 1
Beginner Novice CT 101 Sydney Langley Pocket Change 33.90 2
Beginner Novice CT 98 Chloe Bosshard Gigi 38.70 3
Beginner Novice CT 121 Neve McElhaney Runs on Diesel 40.30 4
Beginner Novice CT 113 Bella Sparks Swim Easy Five 40.50 5
Beginner Novice CT 102 Michaela Hughes Blazing Fury 41.10 6
Beginner Novice CT 87 Abby Billiiu Dame De L'Air E E
Starter CT 119 Marissa Griffin Mr Russell 35.00 1
Starter CT 109 Hunter Tinsley Tucker 37.00 2
Starter CT 106 Lauren Bergrud Napoleon 38.20 3
Starter CT 108 Anna Allmond A Risky Prospect 42.00 4
Grasshopper CT 80 Ally Evans Roxy 35.00% 1
Grasshopper CT 117 Barbara Horne Bar Harbor 38.50% 2
Grasshopper CT 81 Natalie Schembra Capertino 39.10% 3
Introductory Walk-Trot Test A 2015 126 Kailey Holden Wortman Miss Black Six 005 66.875% 1
Introductory Walk-Trot Test A 2015 95 Gabrielle Miller Enselmo 60.313% 2
Introductory Walk-Trot Test A 2015 125 Emily Holden Mia Bint Boon 55.000% 3
USEA Eventing - Beginner Novice Test A 85 Marie Cowgur Miles 0.000% 1
USEA Eventing - Novice Test A 71 Susan Shelton Dauntless Debonaire 30.50% 1
USEA Eventing - Novice Test B 71 Susan Shelton Dauntless Debonaire 1
USEA Eventing - Training Test A 119 Marissa Griffin Mr Russell 1
USEA Eventing - Training Test B 119 Marissa Griffin Mr Russell 1
Western Dressage Intro Test 1 96 Natalie Bacon Goose 60.682% 1
Western Dressage Intro Test 3 88 Jadyn Denty Go Mans Revenge 53.750% 2
Western Dressage Intro Test 2 96 Natalie Bacon Goose 56.111% 1
Western Dressage Intro Test 3 96 Natalie Bacon Goose 54.250% 1
USEA Eventing - Preliminary Test B 111 Heather Sinclair Captain Clare 38.70% 1
Introductory Walk-Trot Test B 2015 72 Susan Shelton St. Royal Konig 69.375% 1
Introductory Walk-Trot Test B 2015 86 Melinda Patterson Miles 67.188% 2
Introductory Walk-Trot Test B 2015 59 Bri Ambrosic Courtly 61.563% 3
Introductory Walk-Trot Test C 2015 58 Carole Foster Sullivans Rock Solid 62.250% 1
Introductory Walk-Trot Test C 2015 56 Carrie Knox Mr Brown 62.000% 2
Introductory Walk-Trot Test C 2015 59 Bri Ambrosic Courtly 61.250% 3
Training Level, Test 1 2015 66 Justine Eberhart Emelio Top 66.957% 1
Training Level, Test 1 2015 70 Helen Frederick Sophia 64.783% 2
Training Level, Test 1 2015 56 Carrie Knox Mr Brown 63.043% 3
Training Level, Test 1 2015 83 Megan McCoy Violets Are Blue 62.826% 4
Training Level, Test 1 2015 64 Cynthia Dooner Romeo Gold 62.391% 5
Training Level, Test 1 2015 60 Hailey Morris DX Love 61.522% 6
Training Level, Test 1 2015 58 Carole Foster Sullivans Rock Solid 60.217%
Training Level, Test 1 2015 55 Kimberly Faist All That Jazz 59.565%
Training Level, Test 2 2015 70 Helen Frederick Sophia 65.769% 1
Training Level, Test 2 2015 55 Kimberly Faist All That Jazz 60.000% 2
Training Level, Test 2 2015 82 Hunter Tinsley Jackson 58.654% 3
Training Level, Test 2 2015 68 Barrie Conger A Risky Prospect 58.269% 4
Training Level, Test 3 2015 79 Susan Faulkner Bumble Bee 67.045% 1
Training Level, Test 3 2015 105 Lauren Bergrud Rock N Roll BHS 66.591% 2
Training Level, Test 3 2015 82 Hunter Tinsley Jackson 62.045% 3
Training Level, Test 3 2015 53 Sydney Johnson I'm Giving My Best 58.636% 4
Training Level, Test 3 2015 52 Skylar Ferguson DGS Indynial 55.227% 5
First Level, Test 1 2015 51 Courtney Abrams Morjansland Fabian 60.000% 1
First Level, Test 1 2015 66 Justine Eberhart Emelio Top 59.444% 2
First Level, Test 1 2015 94 Amanda Fisher Howie 58.889% 3
First Level, Test 2 2015 57 Tammy Poovey Princess Grace 60.781% 1
First Level, Test 3 2015 53 Sydney Johnson I'm Giving My Best 55.735% 1
First Level, Test 3 2015 52 Skylar Ferguson DGS Indynial 54.706% 2
Second Level, Test 1 2015 62 Katie Anderson Nimbus 60.909% 1
Second Level, Test 2 2015 76 KC Betzel Fenway 57.949% 1
Second Level, Test 2 2015 69 Lisa Tygielski Kaught Ya Lookin 55.897% 2
Second Level, Test 3 2015 62 Katie Anderson Nimbus 62.195% 1
Third Level, Test 1 2015 73 Jenny Gardner Schimer 60.000% 1
Third Level, Test 2 2015 61 Susan Shelton Primo 57.051% 2
Fourth Level, Test 2 2015 73 Jenny Gardner Schimer 57.222% 1
Fourth Level, Test 2 2015 67 Stephanie Gibson Gandolf 57.917% 1
FEI Young Riders Individual 2018 63 Kylie Dickinson Gazpacho Ducaet 57.794% 1
FOOTHILLS RIDING CLUB
Dressage and Combined Test Schooling Show at FENCE
March 24, 2018
THANK YOU TO OUR JUDGES: Jennifer Roth and Lynelle Flowers !!!
Thank you to our volunteers:
Show secretary: Cathy Schwartz
Volunteer coordinator: Carole Foster, Jillian Woolridge
Office Assistant: Sara Zordan
Scribes: Kailey Beck, Jenna Marshman, Terry Lynch
Announcer: Jan Bellows
Photographer: Jenna Marshman
Stewards: Catherine Rotruck, Karen Norman, Dana Zygmont, Malorie Beck, Hatsie Goodrich, Cathy Berlin, Vicki
Beilharz, Hailey Morris
Runners: Sue Mullen, Daniel
Hospitality: Jane Lynch, Virginia Maclure
Scorer: Barbara Clarke, Jillian Woolridge, Margo Savage, Luanne Johnson
Jump Judge: Lisa Steele
Jump crew: Quinten Beck, Deanna Baldwin, Betsy McCray, Bette Mann
THANK YOU to our sponsors: The Farmhouse and The Hay Rack
CLASS # RIDER HORSE SCORE PLACE
Novice Combined Test
5 Bette Mann ChimiChonga 28 1
10 Beth Kelley Mistletoe 30 2
61 Sandra Bailey Hopi Dance 35 3
Beginner Novice Combined Test
79 Ruth Ahearne Justified 34 1
3 Ella Workman Finally 35.6 2T
81 Hunter Tinsley Banjo 35.6 2T
42 Marissa Griffin Mr Russell 35.6 2T
73 Megan McCoy Violets Are Blue 36.1 3T
49 Mary Alexander Barron Mills Kiss Me Kate 36.1 3T
68 Addison Sama No Autographs Please 40 4
78 Michelle Mallonee Fair Hill Lad 40 5
Starter Combined Test
7 Susan Shelton Angel From Montgomery 29.25 1
77 Olivia Gould Yes 36 2
58 Kathryn Greenfield Silver Lining 37 3
2 Lauren Bergrud Napoleon 38 4
71 Kate Dilworth Percy 38 5
19 Anna Allmond A Risky Prospect 39.28 6
60 Connie Moore Traumpferd 39.75
54 Rebecca Drumgool Adelina Rose 39.75
Grasshopper Combined Test
70 Janet Burzlaff Billie 34.4 1
25 Keeley Arrigo Truly Scrumptious 35 2
66 Ciara DeNardo Peter Parker 35 3
Intro A Small Arena
76 Kailey Holden Wortman Miss Black Six 005 63.125% 1
75 Emily Holden Mia Bint Boon 58.750% 2
Beginner Novice Test A
63 Marie Cowgur Mr. Miles 33.81 1
15 Gabrielle Miller Spanky 34.4 2
Novice Test A
27 Ashley Phillips Bold Reality 30 1
Novice Test B
61 Sandra Bailey Hopi Dance 31 1
Training Test A
42 Marissa Griffin Mr Russell 32 1
Training Test B
55 Rebecca Drumgool Prussia 30.5 1
42 Marissa Griffin Mr Russell 32.7 2
WDAA Western Test of Choice
64 Shannon Ellis Queen of Stars 64.091% 1
51 Natalie Bacon Goose 61.818% 2
WDAA Western Intro 2
51 Natalie Bacon Goose 65.000% 1
WDAA Western Intro 3
51 Natalie Bacon Goose 64.000% 1
Intro A Large Arena
85 Wendy Bradshaw Izzy 60.313% 1
Intro B Large Arena
83 Hunter Tinsley Max 68.438% 1
71 Kate Dilworth Percy 67.813% 2
62 Melinda Patterson Mr. Miles 66.563% 3
23 Susan Shelton St. Royal Konig 65.625% 4
24 Catherine Gillet Murphy 64.063% 5
18 Bri Ambrosic Courtly 61.250% 6
Intro C Large Arena
18 Bri Ambrosic Courtly 64.500% 1
71 Kate Dilworth Percy 64.000% 2T
83 Hunter Tinsley Max 64.000% 2T
23 Susan Shelton St. Royal Konig 63.250% 3
56 Carole Foster Sullivans Rock Solid 62.750% 4
69 Carrie Knox Mr Brown 60.500% 5
Training Level Test 1-Div A
34 Cynthia Dooner Romeo Gold 67.826% 1
67 Alicia Sama Dawn of Easter 64.783% 2
22 Helen Frederick Sophia 63.043% 3
53 Carole Bale Cordero 63.043% 4
72 Samantha Johnson Delta Emperator 62.174% 5
9 Hailey Morris DX Love 60.870% 6
Training Level Test 1- Div B
70 Janet Burzlaff Billie 64.130% 1
56 Carole Foster Sullivans Rock Solid 62.174% 2
69 Carrie Knox Mr Brown 61.304% 3
59 Michelle Williams 80 Degrees 60.435% 4
Training Level Test 2
22 Helen Frederick Sophia 67.115% 1
67 Alicia Sama Dawn of Easter 65.769% 2
14 Stephanie Gibson Linus 65.769% 3
53 Carole Bale Cordero 63.269% 4
9 Hailey Morris DX Love 62.692% 5
73 Megan McCoy Violets Are Blue 62.500% 6
45 Carolyn Warner Peace of Mind 61.923%
72 Samantha Johnson Delta Emperator 59.615%
Training Level Test 3
34 Cynthia Dooner Romeo Gold 68.636% 1
14 Stephanie Gibson Linus 64.773% 2
45 Carolyn Warner Peace of Mind 62.500% 3
17 Kathy Mayhew Zuzon De Bariain 57.045% 4
First Level Test 1
52 Suzan Johnston Indigo 63.148% 1
44 Courtney Abrams Morgansland Fabian 60.000% 2
17 Kathy Mayhew Zuzon De Bariain 57.037% 3
First Level Test 2
6 Jennifer Evans Kalle 86 72.656% 1
7 Susan Shelton Angel From Montgomery 67.813% 2
52 Suzan Johnston Indigo 62.813% 3
First Level Test 3
6 Jennifer Evans Kalle 86 70.441% 1
Second Level Test 1
16 Sue Mullen Tyler 65.152% 1
Second Level Test 2
37 Brittany Lincoln Royal Crown 73.077% 1
8 Lisa Tygielski Kaught Ya Lookin 57.436% 2
Third Level Test of Choice
38 Lisa Bezzeg Cadberries Hero 68.462% 1
4 Carolyn West Iris 64.242% 2
11 Elaine Sweet ZP Helios 50.758% 3
Fourth Level Test of Choice
12 Jenny Gardner Schimer 63.889% 1
13 Stephanie Gibson Gandolf 55.000% 2
FEI Test of Choice
36 Trayce Doubek-Dierks Sacusca 62.647% 1
FEI Grand Prix
40 KC Betzel Tomorrow's Sun 49.022% 1
FEI Prix St George
35 Trayce Doubek-Dierks Lisandro 59.559% 1
UPCOMING SHOWS
May 5th _ FRC at FENCE VALERIE SWYGERT
ANDRE POOL
CLOSING DATE is April 28th. Entries must be in secretary’s hands by closing date. Send entries in early, as our shows usually fill up before closing date!
***If you are an FRC member, all shows count towards the FRC Year End Awards Program! Be sure to join FRC so that your points will count towards our amazing Year End Awards!
***All horses at FRC shows must have a current negative Coggins on file. Easiest way
to get your Coggins on file is to email to the show secretary. Check the current Coggins
listing on our website and if your horse is not up to date, email a copy to the show
secretary [email protected].
Once your Coggins is on file, you are good to go until it expires!
FRC Show Schedule 2018
March 3rd - FRC D and CT at FENCE:
JODI LEES MARGARET FREEMAN March 4th XC Schooling
March 24- FRC D and CT at FENCE JENNIFER ROTH
LYNELLE FLOWERS
May 5th _ FRC at FENCE VALERIE SWYGERT
ANDRE POOL
July 14th – FRC Dressage only at FENCE BENEFIT CAROLYN WEST
STEPHANIE GIBSON
September 8th – FRC D and CT at FENCE VALERIE SWYGERT
KC BETZEL
October 13 -- FRC at HF Dressage only LYNELLE FLOWERS
ANDRE POOL
For more information visit www.foothillsridingclub.org
BIT O’ NEWS
PLEASE SEND ANY NEWS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE TO [email protected]
Janet Stone writes that DeLovely is sold to a very talented junior rider in Winston-Salem. We look forward to seeing this perfectly matched pair in the show ring very soon!
FRC March Seminar: Equine Dentistry Presented by Dr. Jaime Ashbrook of Freer Equine
On March 21, 2018 the Foothills Riding Club hosted their second Educational Seminar for 2018 at FENCE. There were almost 50 people in attendance. AT each FRC seminar, members are given a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a unique prize. The winner of March’s raffle is Johanna
Meek, congratulations! This event sponsored local non-profit, TROT (Therapeutic Riding of Tryon). Dr. Ashbrook donated her $100 presenter’s honorarium and members raised $83 to add to a total donation of $183, which was presented to TROT’s Director, Allison Rhyne.
Dr. Ashbrook began by discussing the role of dentistry for our horses and what it really means when applied in real life situations. We all know that we should get our horse’s teeth floated every year, but equine dentistry really encompasses so much more than that. By definition, Equine Dentistry is the diagnosis and treatment of ailments affecting a horse’s mouth, teeth and head, including the sinuses. Many horse owners do not make the connection that dental health complications can affect a horse’s entire body, and are often over-looked when trying to decipher how and why your horse is hurting. From a veterinary point of view, the goals of equine dentistry are to improve mastication (ability to chew), general health, and longevity. The general disciplines within equine dentistry include endodontics, oral surgery and orthodontics, which can include correcting misalignment. Dr. Ashbrook’s focus was on preventive care, and how to keep your horse from getting to the point they
will need something like orthodontic intervention. The anatomy of the equine tooth was discussed to help participants better understand which parts will contribute to certain problems and overall dental health - the cementum, enamel, dentin and the pulp
cavity. The anatomy of equine teeth is what make their upkeep so unique. The upper and lower jaw are constructed VERY differently, but need to work together to chew food efficiently. We have all heard of the ‘points’ on our horse’s teeth, but how do these occur? Dr. Ashbrook explained how the motions of the horse chewing naturally creates enamel points on the outside top and inside bottom of the dental line.
Horses have what is called Hypsodont teeth, these are high crowned teeth which continue to erupt throughout their life. They do not “grow” but rather they erupt - the entire tooth is in the horse’s mouth from youth and simply begins to erupt or become visible over time. Horses teeth, like humans have two sets of teeth: infant teeth and adult teeth. Baby teeth may start at birth and the timing of the eruption of new teeth varies depending on the type of tooth. Generally, the first permanent teeth are the foremost molars and typically are the first to expire as the horse ages due to their early eruption. EOTRH, or Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis, is a relatively new discovery or name for an old situation. In the case of EOTRH the teeth start to resorb and deteriorate instead of erupting normally.
In terms of preventive care, younger horses need their teeth examined and treated more often than adults because of the degree of change in a horse’s mouth during the first few years of life. Dr. Ashbrook showed information about how often horses should have their teeth assessed based on their age. A proper dental assessment includes discussion of a horse’s history, lifestyle & workload, veterinarian observations of behavior/attitude, and general health exam for body score. The dental evaluation also includes a physical exam, head examination including inspection of the
sinuses and bony protrusions of the face and skull. Dr. Ashbrook also showed tools used during an exam and diagnostic equipment utilized for further diagnosis or exploration, then went on to explain how the findings are documented in a dental chart. Participants viewed a variety of photos of different types of edges and hooks as well as other dental anomalies. Dr. Ashbrook provided great visuals of the mouth and what is and is not normal. It is good for owners to know what vets are looking for and how they can treat it. Examples included waves, hooks and steps as well as retained baby caps, fractures, and missing teeth. Owners & caretakers need to be able to recognize dental problems and how those will manifest themselves. Some of the exhibited behaviors are head tilting, head tossing, tongue rolling, excess salivation, loss of body condition, swellings, foul smell from the mouth and nasal discharge. Early detection is key to preventing dental problems from getting out of hand. The discussion closed with an examination of how attitudes have changed around equine dental work, just like most aspects of horse health care. New technology has helped us to better understand the mechanics and physiology behind the structure and function of the horse’s teeth and all the parts of their system that they influence. A huge thanks to Dr. Ashbrook for presenting and everyone who joined us to learn more about equine dental health! Please join us on April 18th at FENCE for our next Seminar. Jim and Dana Zygmont will be presenting about Truck and Trailer Maintenance and Repair!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE FORK HORSE TRIALS APRIL 4th-8th 2018 This Event is a qualifying Event for the WEG 2018, and will attract the top riders in Eventing, so is a
wonderful opportunity to see your idols in action !
For information on how to volunteer please contact:
Annie Lane-Maunder. Show Jumping Lead. [email protected]
Margo Savage. Dressage Lead. [email protected]
Jan Bellows. Cross Country Lead. [email protected]
Ann Troppman. Cross Country Lead [email protected]
FRC Scholarship Reminder
One of the perks of being an FRC member, is that you are
eligible to apply for one of the four $250 Member
Scholarships that we award each year. Scholarships can
be used in a variety of ways. In the past, they have been
used for riders to defer the cost of going to events such as
championship competitions, rare educational opportunities,
or clinics applicable to your discipline. There are only a few
requirements to be considered for a scholarship. You must
be a member at the time of your application, and you also must be willing to share the
knowledge you gained through your scholarship experience with the club in some way (ideas
must be approved by the scholarship committee). This could be a short presentation at one of
our seminars, info table or infographic at shows, newsletter report, etc.
Want to apply for a scholarship, but not sure if your endeavor would be approved- don’t worry!
The application is short, sweet and to the point. If there happens to be an influx of applicants
at any deadline, volunteer service to the FRC in the current and preceding membership year
will be considered when awarding scholarships. Application deadlines are April 1st, July 1st,
October 1st, and January 1st depending on the date of the event. Any member is eligible to
apply!
First FRC Scholarship Recipient of 2018
Congratulations to FRC Member Hailey Morris, who was awarded the first Scholarship of 2018! Hailey is the captain of the UNCA Equestrian Team and a very talented rider. She has qualified for Regionals in Novice Fences and Flat for the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. Hailey will be using the $250 FRC Scholarship to defer the costs of attending the regional competition. Every scholarship recipient is required to give back to the club in a way that will show case their experiences. Hailey plans to organize a photo seminar to detail her journey to regionals!
FRC is proud to be able to award four scholarships annually. In order to qualify for an FRC Scholarship, you must be a current FRC member at the time of your application. Additionally, your request must be for a rare educational opportunity or clinic or a championship competition purpose directly related to your riding discipline. In exchange, scholarship recipients must give back to the club in some tangible way. Please don’t hesitate to apply!
Spotlight On Our Members FRC Member of the Month:
Jennifer Dowdney
Our April FRC Member of the Month is Jennifer Dowdney, of Fletcher, NC. She was nominated by her stable-mates for several reasons, but mainly because her presence at the barn is fun and inspiring. You can always turn to Jennifer for advice or a calming presence when you are in a tizzy about an abscess. Her horse, Tigger, is just as lovely as she is! Jennifer and Tigger are just starting their second year as FRC members and plan to show later in the season. Jennifer and her family have lived in Asheville for five years this month! She and her husband visited Asheville for their honeymoon, and started to think of moving there. After their daughter was born, the three of them visited Asheville for family vacations every chance they could. About six years ago, it was the right time to move, and they left
coastal South Carolina to head for the mountains and haven’t looked back! Jennifer first heard of FRC when she had just moved here, but didn’t actually become a member until she got her current horse, Tigger, about three years ago. Jennifer did not grow up riding. At 12, she worked as a junior counselor at a day camp in her hometown in central Tennessee. The camp offered horse rides. She loved the horses but was a little scared of them in the beginning. Soon, Jennifer asked her parents if she could start riding lessons and they agreed. She still remembers going to school in 7th grade and counting the minutes until 3 p.m. when she would get to go to her riding lesson. She kept with it and got a wonderful large pony named Sugar Daddy. They participated in pony club events and went to clinics and rallies though her middle school and high school years. In college, she did not ride, but Jennifer kept her saddle because she kept thinking she would return to it eventually. A few jobs and cities later, she still had the saddle and would take riding lessons sporadically just to be around horses. About twelve years ago, Jennifer began riding regularly again. She had two horses before her current one, and although they were fun, they were not the perfect fit. When she went shopping for a horse this last time, Jennifer took a
trainer with her and really knew what she wanted. They traveled to Alpharetta, GA to try a Morgan-Friesian cross and the second she got on him, she knew. Jenifer recalls, “I thought — I haven’t been this calm since my first horse Sugar Daddy!” Tigger was the perfect fit! Only two weeks later, she and her new horse Tigger, aka A Frosty Knight, competed in FRC’s Summer Sizzler. She was really nervous because she had not shown since she was 17, but everyone there was so helpful and professional. They persevered though the show and were excited to find a horse show scene where they felt really at home. She had always loved Dressage, even in Pony Club years ago, and knew Dressage was what she wanted to focus on with Tigger. Tigger acted like a champ at that first show, and it’s just gotten better. He really likes hacking and trail rides too. For Jennifer, beginning to ride again helped her reconnect with that little kid inside who adored riding and being around horses. When she is not at the barn Jennifer loves spending time with her husband and daughter. They like to travel and this past Christmas, their family took a wonderful trip to Turks and Caicos, where they were able to ride horses on the beach and in the ocean. Adding equestrian activities that the whole family can enjoy is always a highlight for her. Be on the lookout for Jennifer and Tigger at FRC events this summer!
Flying Changes Farm
Offers for sale
DeLovely
This lovely 2009 Zweibrucker mare is an amateur’s
dream; very dependable at shows. Eager to work and
light to ride, naturally collected, she is always forward
and responsive. A special and remarkably talented
horse started correctly. Suitable for a confident Jr/Yr,
AA or Professional. Sound, sane, DeLovely is always
ready to work and loves her job. Her ground manners
are exceptional -self loads, ties, stands for clipping,
farrier and vet – all those manners that make her a
delight to have in your barn.
Now schooling PSG, the work comes easily to her.
DeLovely is ready to take you to the top of your class!
Janet Stone
864-836-0690
www.flyingchangesfarm.net
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Calling All Volunteers! FRC Needs YOU!
We can’t run all of our great shows, events, clinics, and seminars without some
help from our awesome membership, and there are some great perks!
Volunteers earn $10 club bucks for up to a half-day of volunteering, $20 for a full
day, or $30 for set up of a horse show. “Club bucks” can be used for
membership, shows, clinics, and many other club activities.
Email [email protected] or
call Carole Foster at (803)730-9068 to sign up!
Get Ready.., Get Set.., Go!!!
A new Volunteer Appreciation Incentive Program is happening this year. We will have a program in place that allows Volunteers to rack up hours to win an embroidered FRC Polo shirt, an embroidered FRC jacket or an embroidered FRC coat.
The WEG Volunteer Management Committee is seeking free housing for out-of-town
WEG volunteers, both during WEG in September and during the earlier “trial events”
being held in April. Volunteers will have the opportunity to request complimentary
housing through the online application form. Hosting families will be located regionally
within proximity of TIEC. If you are a homeowner and would like more information on
how to host a WEG volunteer, please contact [email protected].
Business Members
Send your dues in NOW
to maintain your ad!!
Have you ever wanted to display your business card in a monthly publication seen by people who have the same interests as you at just pennies a day? If you’ve answered yes, please consider the FRC’s new BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP. For just $35 per year, the Business Membership allows FRC Business members to advertise their business card in every monthly newsletter publication. And, of course, this membership option includes all the perks of FRC membership, such as educational seminars, member rates at FRC shows, clinics, and a monthly newsletter!
Joining the FRC is easy! Go to www.foothillsridingclub.org/membership for the 2017 Membership Form.
In addition to the Business Membership option, the FRC is also offering new pricing on monthly newsletter advertising:
∙$10 for half page ad
∙$20 for a full page ad
∙$10 for a non-business member to print a business card ** All ads must be supplied to [email protected] and paid in advance**
Checks made out to FRC PO Box 637 Landrum, SC 29356
BUSINESS ADS
BUSINESS ADS
BUSINESS ADS
CLASSIFIED ADS
Do you have your own tack/horses/equipment, etc. to sell, services to
offer, or events to promote? Members can post those items in the FRC
Newsletter for free! And non-members only pay $10. Email us at
[email protected] by the 25th to get yours into next month’s issue.
Please limit ads to 3 small photos and 5 lines of text.
14 hh pony (mare) needs new home. Easy, barefoot, great on trails. Nancy Hasselbring 828-863-0462
17.5" Seat Wide Tree Titan II Dressage Saddle.
Standard Flap. Made in England. Used- Excellent Condition. Very low miles. Sold the horse that needed this saddle. It is very difficult to find these saddles in the US. Comfy and well balanced. Buyer to pay shipping. Comes with fleece saddle cover. [email protected]>
DRESSAGE SADDLE
Amerigo Pinerolo Seat 17.5 Tree Reg (medium) Flap Reg
17 1/2 N Great Condition small shallow cat scratch on seat. Asking $2200
Please contact Karen Norman 828-290-3434
CLASSIFIED ADS
Black Country Eloquence Dressage saddle with 17.5 Optima seat. M-MW
tree. Black vintage leather on skirts and flap. Black scrumph leather on seat.
Dark brown leather on back on cantle. Gorgeous saddle and in excellent
condition. Saddle has been meticulously maintained and was reflocked in late
Oct/early Nov. Always kept in climate controlled tack room, covered, with
stirrups wrapped. Contact Stacey at 828-545-9626 or
[email protected] for more information, measurements or pictures.
$2850 Neg
Ishtar
Perfect Jr/Yr or Adult Amateur horse for sale!
Ishtar is a very hardworking and forgiving horse in the
dressage ring, which makes him perfect for a rider looking to
learn more or gain show experience. He 13 year old, 16.1
hand Rhineland Pfalz Saar gelding with consistent scores in
the high 60s and 70s at training, first, and second level. He
also just got his young rider her third level scores for her
bronze medal in 2016!
Asking $15,000 and negotiable to a good home, contact
Kylie at [email protected] or (908) 635-8710 for
more information or videos!
Natalie Schembra 843-422-3874!
Ariat tall boots, style 55701
Size 6.5, regular calf
Brand new; maybe ridden in once - literally no wear on the bottom!
Missing 1 shoe string; zippers put in after purchase
Originally over $300, asking $100
President and Show Chair: Cathy Schwartz: [email protected]
Vice President and Website Chair: KC Betzel: [email protected] Secretary and Awards Chair: Bri Ambrosic: [email protected] Treasurer: Natalie Schembra: [email protected] Membership Chair: Virginia Maclure: [email protected] Education/ Clinics/ Special Events Chair: Kailey Beck: [email protected] Hospitality Chair: Jane Lynch: [email protected] Volunteer Chair: Carole Foster: [email protected] Community Outreach Chair: Hatsie Goodrich: [email protected] Education/ Seminar Chair: Barbara Clarke: [email protected] Assisting Chair: Jan Bellows: [email protected] Publicity Chair: Carole Foster: [email protected] Publicity Chair: Jenna Marshman: [email protected] Newsletter Editor: Janet Stone: [email protected]
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