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