Hoofbeats Dressage Club

Newsletter
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Publisher: Margaret Perry
Volume No. 7, Issue 7
November 9, 2008

Letter from the President
Sarah Warnock

The 2008 Show season has come to a close. Our last show, with a Halloween theme, was held on October 19th. All of the costumes and Halloween colours were an amazing sight! It was a colourful way to end our show season!

Hoofbeats Annual Awards Night will be held on Saturday, November 22 at Kerwood-Bethesda United Church in Kerwood. Check the web site for directions to the church. Doors open at 6:00 P.M. and dinner begins at 6:30 P.M. Tickets for the awards night are $12 for adults and $6 for children under 10 years of age. To purchase tickets, write a cheque to Hoofbeats Dressage Club and send it to Georgina de Regt at 6143 Switzer Dr., R. R. #1, Melbourne, Ontario N0L 1T0. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, November 14 to ensure that we have enough place settings.

Our silent auction has been a great fundraiser for the club in the past and we hope to make it a success once again. If you plan to put something in the silent auction, contact Liz Videcak at lizvidecak@rogers.com and decribe what you plan to bring so that she will be able to prepare a sign for it.

Memberships for the 2009 season can be purchased at the awards night and the new test books will also be available. Books can be purchased for $5 each.

Congratulations to all of our riders and thank you for an amazing 2008 season! I hope to see all of you at the Awards Night.

Many Thanks to the Volunteer Helpers at the Last Two Shows
Thanks to our scribe, Yvonne Chong and to the announcers, Sarah Warnock, Holly Newitt, Hannah Martin and Cathy Whitlock.. Thanks also to Heidi and Hannah Martin for minding the food booth.

Winner of the 50-50 Draw on October 19
Congratulations to Pat Caza who won the 50-50 draw. Ten dollars was earned for the club.

Congratulations to the Winners of the Colour Prizes
Junior Winner - Holly Newitt
Senior Winners - Kayla Oetting, Reserve - Sarah Walton
Congratulations ladies.

October 19th Show Results

Upcoming Events

The Hoofbeats Dressage Club Awards Night is on Saturday, November 22 at Kerwood-Bethesda United Church in Kerwood.
See Sarah's letter for specific information. The lift should be operating at the church by the 22nd as it is presently nearing completion. If anyone coming requires it, contact margaretperry@rogers.com and she will be prepared to help you.
There will be a Hoofbeats Dressage Club Movie Night in January or February of 2009. Save your videos of show events and bring them to the movie night.

Ten Signs that your Dressage Test Requires Work

1. Under the judge's remarks, she writes only, "nice braid job".
2. Your circle shape reminds the judge that she should pick up eggs on the way home.
3. Your sitting trot has caused some fillings to be loosened in your lower molars
4. Your horse believes that "free walk" means leaving the arena and heading towards the nearest patch of grass.
5. Your working trot has you working harder than your horse.
6. Impulsion improves only after your horse sees monsters in the decorative shrubbery near the letters.
7. Your halt took place in the judge's lap, instead of at X.
8. The judge's comments include words like "unusual, dramatic, explosive and tragic".
9. Free walk was interpreted by your Arab to involve prancing, a rear and a few bucks.
10. The judge asks you to take the broken letters with you when you leave.

Club News

From Coyote Ridge
Pat Kell Reporting

Hello Everyone! Life continues to be busy here at the Ridge. My lesson plate is quite full, as is our barn at the moment. I must wish Kansas McNicol and Pixie good luck at their new barn and in their new adventures. Everyone else has decided to stay on and try out the new owners. Lessons will continue as usual until January 31 when we hope to be taking possession of our new property near Mildmay, Ontario. I am not looking forward to a winter move, but with a two month transition period I am hoping for some nice days for transporting our belongings and critters.

If anyone is looking for some miscellaneous horsey stuff at cheap to free prices, please contact me or come and rummage. I also have several schooling helmets as well as some saddles and girths for sale. 'Til later!

From the de Regt Barn

For Sale
A brand new, black Stubben (Avalon) dressage saddle with an 18" seat and medium tree. This saddle was brought in from England, but unfortunately was not wide enough for our horse. It has never been used and is absolutely beautiful. We are asking $2200 or best offer. Please contact Mario, Lyn or Trina at (519) 768-1418.

1. Started under saddle, 15-1 hh. and growing, a 4 year old registered Incentive Fund AQHA mare with outstanding conformation. This quiet little mare was shown again in 2007 and won Grand and Reserve 3 year old mares in Area 1 AQHA sanctioned halter classes and pointed. She is friendly and eager to learn, athletic, sound and has no vices. Gizmo is ready to finish and show and is a great all round prospect. $3500 firm. Contact pkscoyoteridge@yahoo.com or (519) 768-2100.

2. Make heads turn with this Registered, bay, appendix, 3 year old gelding with a star and four white socks, 16+ hh., tall and leggy with nice movement. Tommy is very quiet, with excellent ground manners. He has been saddled and backed. $3000 firm. Contact pkscoyoteridge@yahoo.com or (519) 768-2100.

Dixon's Feed Services
Specializing In Feed For All Your Animals
217 Graham St., West Lorne, Ontario
Telephone: (519) 768-1570 Fax: 9519) 768-1775

Dream Saddlery & Tack
Serving Your Equestrian Needs One Hoof At A Time
23617 Downie Line, R. R. #4, West Lorne, Ontario
Telephone: (519) 785-0960 Fax: (519) 785-1163
www.dreamsaddlery.com

Lessons with Pat Caza
I offer lessons at Pat Kell's Coyote Ridge Riding Centre and will also come out to teach at your property. You may use one of my Hafflingers. They are fun to ride and the quality of the teaching remains the same. I can teach on Pat Kell's horses, but you must make arrangements with Pat to do this. Prices: $30 for one rider and $25 for 2 riders. (519) 695-5844.

Stitches Thru Time
Made to order side saddle habits, historical costumes, military uniforms, doll costumes, riding jackets and some Arabian costumes (519) 695-5844.

Village Tack and Western Wear
A bit of everything for you and your horse
Highway 21 N., Thamesville, Ontario (519) 692-3805