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

Volunteer and spread the word about pony club

The American Youth Horse Council annual symposium is happening right here in Minneapolis this year.

AYHC has been working to unite kids and horses by providing leadership and resources to serve and promote all aspects of the equine industry. The annual symposium will be held March 21-23 at theDoubleTree by Hilton, 7800 Normandale Blvd, Minneaplis, MN 55439.  There are a wide variety of workshops each day.

The Northern Lakes Region and the American Vaulting Association will co-sponsor a booth at the symposium.  Volunteers are needed to staff the booth at the below dates & times.

Booth setup:  11 – 3 on Friday, March 21

Friday, March 21:  3-7:30

Saturday, March 22:  8 to noon

Sunday, March 23:  8 to 12:30

Booth teardown Sunday, March 23 at 12:30 

Your help is greatly appreciated!
Please contact Beth Whillock ewhillock@specialtymfg.com to sign up for a volunteer time slot.

Beginner Vaulting Clinic

Want to Try Equestrian Vaulting?? 

Have done a little vaulting but want to learn more??

Attend our Beginner Vaulting Clinic

Sunday, April 13, 2014 - Noon – 2:00

Cost: $35 (Checks payable to Northern Lakes Vaulters)

Location: 

Woodloch Stables

5676 170th Street North, Hugo MN

Open to Woodloch Stable Members, USPC, 4H, AVA

Clinicians:

Patrick Stevens – Gold level vaulter; AVA National Men’s Champion 2011. 

Currently coaching for Woodside Vaulters.

Sarah Whillock – Silver level vaulter and Assistant Coach with Northern Lakes Vaulters. 

Performer for Circus Juventas.

Go to www.northernlakesponyclub.org and click on Calendar, then click on the April 13 vaulting clinic to find the forms needed.

Regional Quiz Rally regsitration now open!

Quiz Rally registration is OPEN!

Early-bird discount if you register by March 22 

Closing date is March 29th 

Go to northernlakesponyclub.org and open the Activities page to view/download the flyer and register online.

American Youth Horse Council Symposium

American Youth Horse Council national symposium is March 21 - 23.  There will be a joint Northern Lakes Region USPC booth and an American Vaulting Association Booth.  Help is needed to staff this booth.  1 adult must be with any youth members.  If you are interested in volunteering please contact

Beth Whillock from Kimberwicke Pony Club at ewhillock@msn.comewhillock@msn.com

Available volunteer shifts:

Friday 11 - 3 - Booth Setup

Friday 3 - 7:30 pm

Saturday 8 to noon

Saturday noon to 4

Saturday 4 to 7:30

Sunday 8 to 12:30

Sunday 12:30 - help clean up

The symposium is being held at the Double Tree Hilton Inn at 7800 Normandale Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55416.

Click here for more information AYHC symposium