Natalie Schembra - Treasurer

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1 NEWS April 2018 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 fourlegged 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

2 2018 FRC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Membership into the FRC is a great idea. Perks include an informative, ed 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: (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 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 foothillsridingclub@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!

3 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 the FRC Educational co-chair Barbara Clarke at jbbaclarke@hotmail.com in order to pre-register.".

4 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

5 Dressage and Combined Test Schooling Show at FENCE March 3, 2018 CLASS # Rider Horse SCORE Place Training CT 93 Harley Austin Sequel Training CT 90 Emily Thomas Ohio E E Novice CT 100 Mary Livesay Rags to Riches Novice CT 65 Sandra Bailey Hopi Dance Novice CT 77 Ashley Phillips Blitz Novice CT 92 Beth Kelley Mistletoe Novice CT 91 Emily Thomas Walt Whitman Novice CT 116 Felicia Wichtman Heads or Tails Beginner Novice CT 97 Ruth Ahearne Justified Beginner Novice CT 122 Beth Perkins Sueno de Oro Beginner Novice CT 94 Amanda Fisher Howie Beginner Novice CT 110 Hunter Tinsley Banjo Beginner Novice CT 118 Erin Walker Solomon Beginner Novice CT 83 Megan McCoy Violets Are Blue Beginner Novice CT 107 Ella Workman Finally Beginner Novice CT 101 Sydney Langley Pocket Change Beginner Novice CT 98 Chloe Bosshard Gigi Beginner Novice CT 121 Neve McElhaney Runs on Diesel Beginner Novice CT 113 Bella Sparks Swim Easy Five Beginner Novice CT 102 Michaela Hughes Blazing Fury Beginner Novice CT 87 Abby Billiiu Dame De L'Air E E Starter CT 119 Marissa Griffin Mr Russell Starter CT 109 Hunter Tinsley Tucker Starter CT 106 Lauren Bergrud Napoleon Starter CT 108 Anna Allmond A Risky Prospect 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 Kailey Holden Wortman Miss Black Six % 1 Introductory Walk-Trot Test A Gabrielle Miller Enselmo % 2 Introductory Walk-Trot Test A Emily Holden Mia Bint Boon % 3 USEA Eventing - Beginner Novice Test A 85 Marie Cowgur Miles 0.000% 1

6 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 % 1 Western Dressage Intro Test 3 88 Jadyn Denty Go Mans Revenge % 2 Western Dressage Intro Test 2 96 Natalie Bacon Goose % 1 Western Dressage Intro Test 3 96 Natalie Bacon Goose % 1 USEA Eventing - Preliminary Test B 111 Heather Sinclair Captain Clare 38.70% 1 Introductory Walk-Trot Test B Susan Shelton St. Royal Konig % 1 Introductory Walk-Trot Test B Melinda Patterson Miles % 2 Introductory Walk-Trot Test B Bri Ambrosic Courtly % 3 Introductory Walk-Trot Test C Carole Foster Sullivans Rock Solid % 1 Introductory Walk-Trot Test C Carrie Knox Mr Brown % 2 Introductory Walk-Trot Test C Bri Ambrosic Courtly % 3 Training Level, Test Justine Eberhart Emelio Top % 1 Training Level, Test Helen Frederick Sophia % 2 Training Level, Test Carrie Knox Mr Brown % 3 Training Level, Test Megan McCoy Violets Are Blue % 4 Training Level, Test Cynthia Dooner Romeo Gold % 5 Training Level, Test Hailey Morris DX Love % 6 Training Level, Test Carole Foster Sullivans Rock Solid % Training Level, Test Kimberly Faist All That Jazz % Training Level, Test Helen Frederick Sophia % 1 Training Level, Test Kimberly Faist All That Jazz % 2 Training Level, Test Hunter Tinsley Jackson % 3 Training Level, Test Barrie Conger A Risky Prospect % 4 Training Level, Test Susan Faulkner Bumble Bee % 1 Training Level, Test Lauren Bergrud Rock N Roll BHS % 2 Training Level, Test Hunter Tinsley Jackson % 3 Training Level, Test Sydney Johnson I'm Giving My Best % 4 Training Level, Test Skylar Ferguson DGS Indynial % 5

7 First Level, Test Courtney Abrams Morjansland Fabian % 1 First Level, Test Justine Eberhart Emelio Top % 2 First Level, Test Amanda Fisher Howie % 3 First Level, Test Tammy Poovey Princess Grace % 1 First Level, Test Sydney Johnson I'm Giving My Best % 1 First Level, Test Skylar Ferguson DGS Indynial % 2 Second Level, Test Katie Anderson Nimbus % 1 Second Level, Test KC Betzel Fenway % 1 Second Level, Test Lisa Tygielski Kaught Ya Lookin % 2 Second Level, Test Katie Anderson Nimbus % 1 Third Level, Test Jenny Gardner Schimer % 1 Third Level, Test Susan Shelton Primo % 2 Fourth Level, Test Jenny Gardner Schimer % 1 Fourth Level, Test Stephanie Gibson Gandolf % 1 FEI Young Riders Individual Kylie Dickinson Gazpacho Ducaet % 1

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9 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

10 CLASS # RIDER HORSE SCORE PLACE Novice Combined Test 5 Bette Mann ChimiChonga Beth Kelley Mistletoe Sandra Bailey Hopi Dance 35 3 Beginner Novice Combined Test Starter Combined Test Grasshopper Combined Test Intro A Small Arena Beginner Novice Test A Novice Test A 79 Ruth Ahearne Justified Ella Workman Finally T 81 Hunter Tinsley Banjo T 42 Marissa Griffin Mr Russell T 73 Megan McCoy Violets Are Blue T 49 Mary Alexander Barron Mills Kiss Me Kate T 68 Addison Sama No Autographs Please Michelle Mallonee Fair Hill Lad Susan Shelton Angel From Montgomery Olivia Gould Yes Kathryn Greenfield Silver Lining Lauren Bergrud Napoleon Kate Dilworth Percy Anna Allmond A Risky Prospect Connie Moore Traumpferd Rebecca Drumgool Adelina Rose Janet Burzlaff Billie Keeley Arrigo Truly Scrumptious Ciara DeNardo Peter Parker Kailey Holden Wortman Miss Black Six % 1 75 Emily Holden Mia Bint Boon % 2 63 Marie Cowgur Mr. Miles Gabrielle Miller Spanky Ashley Phillips Bold Reality 30 1

11 Novice Test B Training Test A Training Test B WDAA Western Test of Choice WDAA Western Intro 2 WDAA Western Intro 3 Intro A Large Arena Intro B Large Arena Intro C Large Arena Training Level Test 1-Div A Training Level Test 1- Div B Training Level Test 2 61 Sandra Bailey Hopi Dance Marissa Griffin Mr Russell Rebecca Drumgool Prussia Marissa Griffin Mr Russell Shannon Ellis Queen of Stars % 1 51 Natalie Bacon Goose % 2 51 Natalie Bacon Goose % 1 51 Natalie Bacon Goose % 1 85 Wendy Bradshaw Izzy % 1 83 Hunter Tinsley Max % 1 71 Kate Dilworth Percy % 2 62 Melinda Patterson Mr. Miles % 3 23 Susan Shelton St. Royal Konig % 4 24 Catherine Gillet Murphy % 5 18 Bri Ambrosic Courtly % 6 18 Bri Ambrosic Courtly % 1 71 Kate Dilworth Percy % 2T 83 Hunter Tinsley Max % 2T 23 Susan Shelton St. Royal Konig % 3 56 Carole Foster Sullivans Rock Solid % 4 69 Carrie Knox Mr Brown % 5 34 Cynthia Dooner Romeo Gold % 1 67 Alicia Sama Dawn of Easter % 2 22 Helen Frederick Sophia % 3 53 Carole Bale Cordero % 4 72 Samantha Johnson Delta Emperator % 5 9 Hailey Morris DX Love % 6 70 Janet Burzlaff Billie % 1 56 Carole Foster Sullivans Rock Solid % 2 69 Carrie Knox Mr Brown % 3 59 Michelle Williams 80 Degrees % 4 22 Helen Frederick Sophia % 1 67 Alicia Sama Dawn of Easter % 2

12 14 Stephanie Gibson Linus % 3 53 Carole Bale Cordero % 4 9 Hailey Morris DX Love % 5 73 Megan McCoy Violets Are Blue % 6 45 Carolyn Warner Peace of Mind % 72 Samantha Johnson Delta Emperator % Training Level Test 3 First Level Test 1 First Level Test 2 First Level Test 3 Second Level Test 1 Second Level Test 2 Third Level Test of Choice Fourth Level Test of Choice FEI Test of Choice FEI Grand Prix FEI Prix St George 34 Cynthia Dooner Romeo Gold % 1 14 Stephanie Gibson Linus % 2 45 Carolyn Warner Peace of Mind % 3 17 Kathy Mayhew Zuzon De Bariain % 4 52 Suzan Johnston Indigo % 1 44 Courtney Abrams Morgansland Fabian % 2 17 Kathy Mayhew Zuzon De Bariain % 3 6 Jennifer Evans Kalle % 1 Angel From 7 Susan Shelton Montgomery % 2 52 Suzan Johnston Indigo % 3 6 Jennifer Evans Kalle % 1 16 Sue Mullen Tyler % 1 37 Brittany Lincoln Royal Crown % 1 8 Lisa Tygielski Kaught Ya Lookin % 2 38 Lisa Bezzeg Cadberries Hero % 1 4 Carolyn West Iris % 2 11 Elaine Sweet ZP Helios % 3 12 Jenny Gardner Schimer % 1 13 Stephanie Gibson Gandolf % 2 36 Trayce Doubek-Dierks Sacusca % 1 40 KC Betzel Tomorrow's Sun % 1 35 Trayce Doubek-Dierks Lisandro % 1

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14 UPCOMING SHOWS May 5 th _ 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 to the show secretary. Check the current Coggins listing on our website and if your horse is not up to date, a copy to the show secretary smokeyhollowfarm@windstream.net. Once your Coggins is on file, you are good to go until it expires!

15 FRC Show Schedule 2018 March 3rd - FRC D and CT at FENCE: JODI LEES MARGARET FREEMAN March 4 th XC Schooling March 24- FRC D and CT at FENCE JENNIFER ROTH LYNELLE FLOWERS May 5 th _ FRC at FENCE VALERIE SWYGERT ANDRE POOL July 14 th FRC Dressage only at FENCE BENEFIT CAROLYN WEST STEPHANIE GIBSON September 8 th FRC D and CT at FENCE VALERIE SWYGERT KC BETZEL October FRC at HF Dressage only LYNELLE FLOWERS ANDRE POOL For more information visit

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17 BIT O NEWS PLEASE SEND ANY NEWS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE TO frcnewsletterads@gmail.com 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!

18 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.

19 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 18 th at FENCE for our next Seminar. Jim and Dana Zygmont will be presenting about Truck and Trailer Maintenance and Repair!

20 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. amaunder7@gmail.com Margo Savage. Dressage Lead. 200redgate@gmail.com Jan Bellows. Cross Country Lead. janbellows@gmail.com Ann Troppman. Cross Country Lead atroppman@windstream.net

21 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 1 st, July 1 st, October 1 st, and January 1 st 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!

22 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

23 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!

24 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 flyingchangesfarm438@gmail.com

25 . 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. frcvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com or call Carole Foster at (803) 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 volunteerhousing@tryonweg.com.

26 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 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 frcnewsletterads@gmail.com and paid in advance** Checks made out to FRC PO Box 637 Landrum, SC 29356

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30 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. us at by the 25 th 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 " 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. jennifer0676@gmail.com> 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

31 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 or 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 kyliedickinson7@gmail.com or (908) for more information or videos! Natalie Schembra ! Ariat tall boots, style 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

32 President and Show Chair: Cathy Schwartz: Vice President and Website Chair: KC Betzel: Secretary and Awards Chair: Bri Ambrosic: Treasurer: Natalie Schembra: Membership Chair: Virginia Maclure: Education/ Clinics/ Special Events Chair: Kailey Beck: Hospitality Chair: Jane Lynch: Volunteer Chair: Carole Foster: Community Outreach Chair: Hatsie Goodrich: Education/ Seminar Chair: Barbara Clarke: Assisting Chair: Jan Bellows: Publicity Chair: Carole Foster: Publicity Chair: Jenna Marshman: Newsletter Editor: Janet Stone: Equestrian Medical Alert