Important Information for D3, C1 & C2 pony clubbers!

*Calling all C1 and C2s! Getting Ready to Longe! Webinar, November 11th,

at 8pm EST*

This webinar is targeted at C1 and C2 HM members and their club
instructors. It will include the sharing of ideas for introducing C1 and
C2s to longeing safely, pre-horse. Topic discussions will also include
equipment, strategies, and taking the next steps.

*About the Presenter*

Laurie is a USPC graduate and also graduated from the University of New
Hampshire with a B.S. in Animal Science and a Master of Adult and
Occupational Education (M.O.E). She also attended Porlock Vale Equitation
Centre, a British Horse Society Training Centre. Laurie is a CHMJ, a
National Examiner, and clinician. Her “real” job is a Professor of Applied
Animal Science at the University of New Hampshire and she has taught the
equine management specialization for over 25 years.

To join this webinar please register at
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/221104454013097729 and register
with your Name and E-mail address. As always these webinars will be
recorded and posted at
http://www.ponyclub.org/members/group_content_view.asp?group=112383&id=198879
for viewing at a later date.

FAQs about webinars can be found at
http://www.ponyclub.org/members/group_content_view.asp?group=112383&id=191956
and any questions about webinars can be sent to webinar@ponyclub.org.

Build a fence -- help a pony club friend in need

Dear Pony Club Families,

My longtime friend and USPC fellow officer, Sue Lavenz, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. In preparing for the changes in her life, she is reducing her herd of horses. Because of that, they will no longer need to lease the additional 30 acres from their neighbors.

When I asked what I could do to help her, she did not want a benefit. She wanted a fence.

After they no longer lease the 30 acres, they will need a fence to run along their property line to keep their horses on their property.

This is where you come in. If you know some people that can help us get Sue’s fence done, can you please spare a few hours to help out? I looked the weather report, Saturday is sunny but Sunday is rainy so I think we should try and do the fence this Saturday, November 1. Sue’s address is 9465 Norris Lake Rd NW, Elk River, MN.

Can’t dig a fence? Then could you help with bringing food for the crew? Lending us post hole diggers or tools?

  

Let’s plan to start at around 8 am – join us when you can make it. If you are coming and are helping in some way, let me know so we can organize the troops.

Thank you,

Beth Whillock

Kimberwicke PC

Please contact Beth Whillock for more information and ways you can help!

Luau on the Lake EXCITING Silent Auction Donations!

LUAU on THE LAKE is only a few days away!  If you would like to shop the fantastic items from the silent auction (just a few are listed below), order your tickets now!  Contact Eliese or call (507) 261-7393 for ticket ordering information.  Cost is $75 per person and includes dinner, keynote speaker and a chance to bid on and get some great deals on silent auction donations!

Dinner includes:

-Hawaiian Bread & Butter

-Tossed Arugula with Green Grapes, Avocado, Mango, Strawberries, Green Onions and Cilantro with a Ginger-Poppy Seed Dressing

-Kalua Pua's Sweet & Sour Roasted Pork

-Hawaiian Teriyaki Beef Satays

-Coconut Chicken Tenders with Asian Pineapple Sauce

-Aloha Sweet Potatoes

-Grilled Vegetables

-Key Lime Cheesecake

Here is just a sampling of some of the new silent auction donations:

* Equine themed HAND PAINTED Christmas ornament

*Fox hunting original photograph by Artists/Dressage Rider Kay Gerighty

*Little Sprouts Photography portrait session 

*Vet Kit

*Lesson with Ralph Hill

*Horse themed quilts

*Pampered Chef baskets

*Bella Vache Tote from Stone Ridge Saddlery

*Gift certificate to Country Image photography

*Dover Saddlery gift basket including a fleece cooler, water bucket & treats

*St Croix Saddlery gift certificates

*Gift certificate to Silvermine Dressage lessons with Andrea Feller

Exciting new silent auction items for Luau on the Lake!

The Northern Lakes Region fundraiser, "Luau on the Lake", has received many new silent auction items.  Take a look at the list below to see what will be available.  

Don't forget to order your tickets to the benefit by October 1st.  Contact Eliese for ticket ordering information.  

Visit the Luau on the Lake website for additional information.

* 3 hour guided fishing trip on the Kinnikinic River (River Falls, WI)

* 2 day camp at Three Witches Farm near LaCrosse, WI

* 1 night stay at the Dragonfly Guest house at Three Witches Farm

* William Sonoma gift card

* 2, one hour private lessons with Suzanne Winslade

* USPC clinic with National Examiner Jeni Ruelle

* Rope halter and Smart Tie gift pack

* Willstar Performance Feed & Tack gift certificate

* Houles' Farm & Pet gift certificates

* Great Clips hair bundle basket and gift cards

Tack swap time!

Hi Everyone,

The CSDEA/Croixside PC/Rising Sun PC/Rolling Hills Estate PC Riding Center Fall Tack Swap is just around the corner and we are once again looking for volunteers to help. We will need help with on Friday, Oct 31st checking in items (St Croix Saddlery)and set up (White Bear Lake Armory)  Saturday, Nov. 1st we will need to help with set up, running the sale, and clean up at the Armory.  Sunday, Nov. 3^rd we will need help with sorting and packing up items which did not sell and were donated for next year’s swap. Early shopping for volunteers will be from 10:15-10:45 am on Saturday (this includes volunteers doing check-out & clean-up!) If you could, please e-mail me, Heidi Fessler at Heidi.fessler@gmail.com with the following information:
Name:

Organization(CSDEA, Croixside PC, Rising Sun PC, Rolling Hills Estate PC Riding Center):

Days and Times Available to Work:

We need volunteers during the following times:

·         Friday, 10/31/14:

                        Early check-in at St. Croix Saddlery: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

                        (Need at least 2 trailers)

                        Set-up at the Armory from 5:30 PM-8:30 PM

·         Saturday, 11/1/14:

                        Consignment/set-up times 7:00 AM-10:00 AM

                        Sale: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

                        Check-out & clean-up: 1:00 PM- 5:30 PM

·         Sunday, 11/2/14:

            Time to be determined by volunteer availability. (hopefully 10 AM -2 PM); Location: Kathy Ruelle’s near Ellsworth, WI

            
*Please identify any major time conflicts that you may have.

Please provide a phone number where you can be reached as well as if you accept text messages.  If you worked the tack swap in previous years, and would like to be assigned a specific job, please let us know.  We will try our best to accommodate everyone's requests. Feel free to call, email or text if you have any questions.

Thank you!

Heidi Fessler

Heidi.fessler@gmail.com

651-278-3895

Silent auction items for Luau on the Lake

A quick sneak peek at some of the fantastic silent auction items available at the Northern Lakes Region benefit.

* 2 private lessons with USEA certified and USEF Bronze Medalist trainer JANE BRADDOCK

* Expertly crafted stained glass from LINDA SCOTT

* Select wine basket and hand stitched horse embroidered towels from NORTHERN PINES PC

* Set of jump stacks from TWO RIVERS PC

* Ride the cross-country course and catered lunch on the porch for 4 at HOLLOW CREEK FARM in Menomonie, WI from TWO RIVERS PC

* Cold weather helmet cover and maroon saddle pad from TWO RIVERS PC

* Wilton basket from TWO RIVERS PC

For more information about the Luau on the Lake benefit please contact Eliese Klennert-Nelson.

C Retreat coming October 3-5

The annual Northern Lakes Region C Retreat is approaching quickly!  Please mark your calendar to attend this fantastic activity that is a combination of pony club horse management and team building activities!

When:  October 3-5, 2014

Where:  YMCA Camp St. Croix in Hudson, WI

Who:  Open to all regional D3 HM and up members

Registration materials will be emailed next week and be available on the region website.

Contact Christina Kupper from Rising Sun at christina.kupper@hotmail.com

Trailers, saddles and experienced pony club mounts for sale!

FOR SALE ITEMS!

The Northern Lakes Region website "For Sale" page has been recently updated!  There are many new things to check out including close contact & all purpose saddles, trailers and experienced pony club mounts looking for new homes!

Check out the FOR SALE section at www.northernlakesponyclub.org

D Camp registrations due for early bird discount & meet the instructors!

To receive the early bird discount for the regional D Camp, registration & payment must be postmarked by Friday, May 16.  Contact Chris Sullivan Kelley for more information about the D Camp or visit the regional website at www.northernlakesponyclub.org

M E E T   T H E   I N S T R U C T O R S . . . . .

Maddie: Mounted Instructor

C3 Dressage Specialty & HB from Croixside Pony Club

I have been riding horses since I was 8 years old and have been in Pony Club for 8 years.  I primarily focus on dressage training but also enjoy improving my stadium/cross country skills and love a great trail ride!  My horse is an 12 year old Welsh/Holsteiner pony whom I have been with for 5 years and have taken up to Third Level in dressage. In 2014, I was accepted into the Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue Foundation’s Trainer’s Challenge.  So this year I will be training a young Arabian mare to present at the MHARF silent auction in September.  In addition to riding, I enjoy playing the piano, working at a local animal hospital, volunteering for a wildlife rehab center and spending time with family, friends, my dog and cat.

Anna: Mounted Instructor

C3 Traditional from Lead Hound Pony Club
Before going to college I was a member of Lead Hound Pony Club. I joined in 1998 when I was five and got my C3 when I was fifteen. Since then I have been an examiner and taught many certification preps. I really love teaching, and especially like mentoring other PC members as they begin teaching. I am an eventer and work primarily with young horses moving up the levels. I am a junior UW-River Falls studying Biology and Education. I was on the USPC International Tetrathlon team in 2011 and traveled to compete in England and Ireland. I also do a lot of skijoring for fun and have done a bit of mounted games.

Anessa: Team Leader & Instructor

C2 Horse Management from Kimberwicke Pony Club

I am a C2-Horse Management-rated pony clubber who has been in the organization for the past ten years.  I have in that time dabbled in several disciplines, including spending a few years vaulting, but am busy at college and do my best to keep up with learning about horse care and management.  I enjoy Quiz and have competed regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Rachel: Team Leader & Instructor

C2 Traditional from Rising Sun Pony Club

I am 17 and plan to take my HB this summer.  I first joined pony club when I was 8 years old.  I’ve been an instructor at D Retreat and have attended many pony club events since joining.  My horse, Maddy, is a 15.3 hand blue roan American Warmblood mare.  We are qualified to compete at Championships this summer in Eventing.


Charlotte: Team Leader & Instructor

HB from Lead Hound Pony Club

 I've been in Pony Club for four years now. I'll be turning 18 this summer––and I've been riding since I was 6. I have an eight year old Straight Egyptian Al Khamsa Arabian gelding named ND Khedar Fateen, whom I've owned since he was two! I started and trained him myself, but because I'm so busy with AP/IB/PSEO courses at school, we've taken a break from competition. I still ride everyday: We love to fox-hunt with Long Lake Hounds, trail ride, swim, and just gallop around.


(Not pictured is Ben Samuelson -- C2 Traditional/HB from Canterbury Pony Club)

Day 2 of "Meet the D Camp Instructors"!

Early bird registration ends May 16 -- don't delay and send in your registration and payment soon!

M E E T   T H E   D   C A M P   I N S T R U C T O R S . . . .

Bethany: Mounted Instructor 

C2 Traditional & HB from Canterbury Pony Club

 I have been riding horses since I was three years old. I started in Pony Club at six. I have been to Nationals twice in Tetratholon, once in Games, and once in Polocrosse. Just after my last Nationals I achieved an H-B rating. I am currently and unfortunately horse-less due to college/student loans. I am very excited to be able to share my knowledge with young riders!

Marta:  Team Mentor & Instructor

C1 Horse Management from Rolling Hills Riding Center

I'm a C1 pony clubber at Rolling Hills Riding Center. I have been riding since I was four and in Pony Club since I was 12. I started out riding with basic lessons, then started competing in Eventing. About two years ago I switched to show jumping when I got my current horse. Her name is Bella, and she's a Warmblood/Thoroughbred mare who LOVES to jump. About a year ago we had a bit of a setback, I fractured my spine & couldn't compete at all last season. We are looking forward to getting back in the game with PC ratings & jumper shows this summer! 

Kyle: Team Mentor & Instructor

C2 Traditional from Rising Sun Pony Club

I am 16 and plan to take my HB and C3 Traditional Certifications this summer.  I joined pony club when I was 7 years old.  I’ve participated in multiple pony club events over the years including Quiz, C-Retreat, and recently I taught at D-Retreat.  I ride Sadie B Swooning.  She’s a 15.3 hand bay Quarter Horse mare.  Sadie and I are qualified to compete at Championships this summer in Eventing.

Meet the "D" Camp Instructors

Over the next few days the NLR blog will share with you some fun facts about the instructors for the regional "D" camp.  Don't forget that the early bird discount registration deadline is MAY 16.  Visit the regional website for forms:  www.northernlakesponyclub.org

M E E T   T H E   D  C A M P   I N S T R U C T O R S. . . .

Holly:  Mounted Instructor

C3 Traditional from Praire's Edge Pony Club

I absolutely love horses and have been riding since I was 8. I joined Prairie's Edge Pony Club when I was 14 and fell in love with Eventing. I have an 18 year old thoroughbred, Asa, who lives with me in Michigan, and I am lucky enough to have a few other horses to work with when I can fit more riding in! In addition to riding, I play Ultimate (Frisbee), cross country ski, and love cooking, reading, and riding my bike.

Mara: Team Mentor & Instructor

C2 Horse Management from Kimberwicke Pony Club

Mara has been in Pony Club for about 12 years.  Her favorite event is Quiz.  She has a cute Arabian named Nikker at her parents' house.  Mara's superpowers include being a nerd and hanging bridles on her head in semi-public places.

Important Upcoming Deadlines

There are many deadlines fast approaching . . . 

MAY 12 -- deadline for registering for the HB national testing to be held in the Northern Lakes Region

MAY 13 -- deadline to register for the Dressage Rally to be held at Otter Creek Farm on May 24 AND for the Show Jumping Rally on May 25

MAY 16 -- early bird discount registration deadline for the regional "D" camp to be held at UW-River Falls June 26-29.

Visit the Northern Lakes Region website to find out more information on all of these dates.

www.northernlakesponyclub.org

HB Test Deadline

Reminder that the deadline for registering for the 

HB National Test to be held in the Northern Lakes Region is 

MAY 12.  The actual test date is August 5 & 6.

Visit the USPC National Testing web page for more information

http://www.ponyclub.org/?page=NationalLevelTesting

Region "FOR SALE" has many new listings!

The Northern Lakes Region website's FOR SALE page has 

new listings!

Check out the fabulous, experienced pony club mounts, trailers 

and more!

http://www.northernlakesponyclub.org/for-sale.htm

Get started in Foxhunting!

LONG LAKE HOUNDS FOXHUNTING CLINIC 
Saturday May 17, 2014 9:00 - 11:00-AM 

Long Lake Hounds Kennels 

1092 Calder Ave. SE, Buffalo, MN 55313 

Join Long Lake Hounds staff and members for an informal but informative session on foxhunting. 

We begin with a 45 minute discussion on history, etiquette, dress, tack and proper turnout. We then mount our horses and ride in a field with hunting fences to familiarize your horse and yourself with spacing and riding in a group. Jumps are optional You may attend this clinic without a horse. 

Donation $15 for Juniors, $25 for adults. 

Liability waivers will be required upon arrival. 

All are welcome. 

Questions: 
Jeanne Ahrenholz ((612) 599-7071 jmahrenholz@yahoo.com 
Nancy Bizzano (612) 859-1160 nbizzano@gmail.com 
Lisa Foster (612) 202-4492 lisabfoster@gmail.com  
Cindy Piper (952) 476-1045 cindypiper46@gmail.com  

Directions:
From the City of Delano on Highway #12 west 
Crossroads of Hwys 30, 16 & 12 (stoplight), Follow Hwy #12 3.0 miles to County Rd. 14-turn right, Follow CR 14 8.0 miles to 10th St. SE (before the RR tracks)-turn left Follow 10th St.S.E. 1.0 mile to Calder Ave-turn left. Kennel is the first driveway on the left-Red barns, house and on a hill. Drive up hill and past the buildings to park behind them. 

From the City of Loretto on Hwy. 55 west 
Crossroads of Hwys. 55 & 19 (stoplight), Follow Hwy #55 12.7 miles to County Rd. 14-turn left over the RR tracks. Immediately on right-10th St. SE-turn right. Follow to dirt road 1.0 mile to Calder Ave.-turn left. Kennel is the first driveway on left-Red barns, house and on a hill. Drive up hill and past the buildings to park behind them. 

Polocrosse Clinic

Beginner polocrosse clinic coming soon!

MN Extreme Polocrosse Club

May 17th Beginner Clinic

Washington County Fairgrounds

Visit: www.mnextreme.com  for more information

Schedule:

8:30 Arrive/Welcome/Registration

9- Polocrosse 101 (unmounted)

9:30- Racquet Skills (unmounted)

10:00- Desensitizing Horses

10:30- Tack Up- Mounted Skills

11:30- Scrimmage

12:30- Conclusion/Wrap up

Join the MN Extreme at our 2014 Beginner Clinic intended for players with little to no polocrosse experience. Come see what all the excitement is about!!

National testing deadline

The deadline to register for the C3 traditional certification is SUNDAY, MAY 4.

May 1st closing date for National Examiner Camp

The closing date for the Northern Lakes Region's fabulous National Examiner Camp is fast approaching.  May 1st is the deadline to register for this camp designed to help national testing candidates prepare for their certifications.

Visit the region's website at www.northernlakesponyclub.org for more information!

Calling all D1 to C1 members!

The Northern Lakes Region awesome "D" Camp is now accepting registrations!  Register and pay now to receive the early-bird discount by May 16.

Visit the Northern Lakes Region website to find all the forms you will need to register!

Quiz Rally a HUGE Success!

The Northern Lakes Region recently held an very successful Quiz Rally!  Thank you to all the many volunteers who worked countless hours to make the rally happen.  Below is a summary of the qualifying results.

Junior "D"

1.  Anna A. 184

2.  Meaghan K. 169

3.  Samantha F. 164

4.  Abigail B. 163

5.  Kate M.  155 (Alternate)

Second Junior "D"

5.  Kate M.  155

6.  Lauren H. 153

7.  Eleanor B.  148

8.  Cadyn K.  148

9.  Amara W.  147  

 

Senior "D"

1.  Lexi Z.   202

2.  Veronica F.  186

3.  Hannah P. 165.5

4.  Ellie F.163.5

5.  Grace T. 148.5 (Alternate)

Senior "C"

1.  Mara D. 268

2.  Annessa D. 255

3.  Abigail H.  141.25

Deadlines for national testing

Don't miss the deadlines for the national testing dates in the Northern Lakes Region.

Deadline for the C3 traditional test is MAY 4, 2014

Deadline for the HB test is MAY 12, 2014

All national testing applications are completed online at USPC National Testing

Registration opens April 24 for National Examiner Camp

The Northern Lakes Region's annual National Examiner Camp will begin accepting registrations on April 24.

Please visit the Northern Lakes Region website's National Examiner Camp page for details and registration information.

MN Horse Expo volunteers still needed!

Pony Club Members & Parents,

There are still many volunteer shifts to fill at the Northern Lakes Region booth for the MN Horse Expo.  Please consider signing up so that we can share the great organization that is United States Pony Club!

The following shifts still need volunteers:

Friday, April 25

* 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon

* 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 26

* 12:00-4:30

* 4:30-9:30

Sunday, April 27

* 8:00 - 12 noon

* 12 noon - 4:00

* 4:00-9:00

Please contact Beth Whillock to volunteer for a shift.

Summer Job Opportunity

JOB POSTING:

WANTED: C level pony clubbers who are 21 and over.  This is a summer job, coaching 4H drill team kids.  The kids mostly ride western, but they want someone with either drill team or dressage experience to bring in another angle.  2-3 people are needed for this job opportunity.  The person who was in formerly in the position is willing to help through the transition.  The job is 2-3 evenings a week in Farmington.

If interested contact: Amy at 612-356-9653

Volunteer at the MN Horse Expo!

The Northern Lakes Region will once again have a booth at the MN Horse Expo (April 25-27).  Located in the first row right next to the free horse and pony rides, (sheep barn booth numbers S305 & S307) it should be a high traffic area.. The exhibitor hours are Friday 8:30am to 9:30pm; Saturday 8:30am to 9:30pm; and Sunday 8:30am to 5:00 pm. 

There will be face painting and a Breyer horse raffle.  Youth members who volunteer at the booth are encouraged to dress in their favorite English or Western attire.

Shifts for the booth will be in 4 hour slots Friday thru Sunday.  Help is needed to set up the regional booth on Wednesday.

Please contact Beth Whillock to sign up for a slot.  No more than 3 youth and 2 adults per shift.

	MN Horse Expo Schedule
Time Slot	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
8:00 - 12:00
12:00 - 4:30
4:30 - 9:00			CLEAN UP CREW:
	Need face painter, english & western each shift; at least one adult
	Setup Crew Wednesday:	Beth Whillock;
	(Need 2-3 people)

Festival, National Certifications & More!

F E S T I V A L . . .
The long awaited "Gold Book" is now online at www.ponyclub.org.  This source has everything you need to know about competing in a rally at USPC Festival!

C L U B   L E V E L   E X A M I N E R S . . . .
Anyone interested in serving as a club level certification examiner is HIGHLY encouraged to review the new Examiners Guidelines for D1-C2 testings.  This new publication can be found at: Club Level Examiner Resource or it can be purchased from the USPC bookstore.


N A T I O N A L  C E R T I F I C A T I O N S . . . . .
Deadlines for national certifications are fast approaching:
May 4 is the deadline for the C3 traditional
May 12 is the deadline for the HB test
All national testing registration is done online!

Important information regarding horse health in Minnesota

UPDATE: From the MN Board of Animal Health- March 20, 2014

There have been reports from equine practitioners in parts of eastern MN and western WI of horses with acute neurologic signs. Two of the affected horses have tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) infection (non-neuropathogenic strain). The two positive cases were horses on the same premises in Chisago County, Minnesota. Diagnostic tests are pending on additional horses.

Equine herpesvirus-1 is a highly contagious virus that causes respiratory disease, abortion, and intermittent outbreaks of neurologic disease in horses. Symptoms that should alert horse owners to the possibility of neurologic EHV-1 infection include fever, weakness and incoordination, and urine dribbling or inability to urinate. Horses with these symptoms should be examined immediately by a veterinarian. Suspect horses should be isolated from healthy horses and tested for EHV-1.

The neuropathogenic strain of EHV-1 is a reportable disease in Minnesota. Test results that are confirmed to be the neuropathogenic strain of EHV-1 must be forwarded to the Minnesota Board of Animal Health.

The University of Minnesota Center for Animal Health and Food Safety recommends that horses with a fever and symptoms of contagious respiratory infection should be kept at home and not taken to shows, clinics or public trail rides. Horse owners should also be aware that transportation of horses to competitions, shows and clinics may increase the risk of exposure to infectious organisms. Owners of affected horses should wash and disinfect their hands and change their clothes before coming into contact with healthy horses to prevent the potential spread of these infectious organisms.

The Minnesota Board of Animal Health will provide updates to the veterinary community as the situation evolves.

Educational handouts on EHV-1:

U of M Center for Animal Health and Food Safety EHV-1 fact sheet
http://www.cahfs.umn.edu/prod/groups/cvm/@pub/@cvm/@cahfs/documents/content/cvm_article_419930.pdf

U.S. Department of Agriculture EHV brochure
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/nahss/equine/ehv/equine_herpesvirus_brochure_2009.pdf