The Spirit of Volunteering

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1 November 2013 Horse Tales The Monthly Newsletter of Poway Valley Riders Association The Spirit of Volunteering When I joined PVRA in 1994, I had a lot of fun volunteering. I would go to Gymkhanas and work just to get to know people. I worked Hunter Jumper shows, Dressage shows, and the Rodeo. I showed up for work parties. Sure I got my 48 hours, but I also made friends and built myself a community, and a support network for raising my horse crazy daughter. In every organization, it seems like there are a few that forge the backbone, that make it strong. At PVRA, it s the few who show up consistently for work parties or who support our shows through working. While there are a few Non-Working membership, it is the working family that makes up the majority of PVRA memberships. It saddens me that the spirit of the PVRA community based around the work party seems to be completely gone from PVRA. At the October meeting when I asked for Volunteers to show up to help remove the barriers around the dressage arena only three people raised their hands. This is de- November Calendar 2 Classified Ads 3 spite the fact that dozens of people at a prior meeting said that we needed to barricade the arena to protect the footing. Yet these members declined to show up to the work party to either put up the barricade or to remove it. Upcoming, we will need to replace the kickboards for Arena 2. We will need at least two work parties for that. If no one shows up for these work parties, the work will not proceed and PVRA will be forced to close that arena. Unless we get support for work parties, I fear that PVRA will have to raise its dues substantially, increase the cost of unworked work hours or go to a single membership of a non-working rate and hire people to do all the work normally done by work parties to keep this facility operational. For those who barely manage to keep afloat with the cost of a horse, that may be a severe hardship. Dressage Barricade Setup Work Party John South Peter Looges Jay Bandaret In This Issue October Meeting Minutes 4 September Board Highlights PVRA Show Calendar 5 Dressage Barricade Tear Down Work Party Sam Miller Nancy Kirchhofer Jay Bandaret Kyle Van Dolah (non-member) Janice Kall Jasmine Guffy Janice Kall No lunging is allowed in the dressage arena. This is to protect the new footing and the dressage arena fencing. Thank you for your cooperation! High Points 6 Turkey Trot Show 7 Edited by Ann Tipps (tel / annlaux@mac.com)

2 November 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Board Member of Month: Russ Sheldon, December Previews: Clinic, TBD, 12/8; Holiday Party, 12/8, Polo, 12/14. 3 Pony Club Show Jumping Fundraiser 10 4 Drill Team 11 5 Polo, 6:00-9:00 General Mtg., 7:00, Bill Bond Room, Poway Comm. Center 12 6 Pony Club, 3:45 /Open Riding 6: Polo, 6:00-9: Pony Club Fundraiser Setup Polo, 9:30 a.m. Pony Club, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Polo Wounded Warrior Tournament Polo Wounded Warrior Tournament 17 Clinic - TBD 24 Drill Team 18 Drill Team 25 Polo, 6:00-9:00 19 Polo, 6:00-9:00 Horse Tales deadline / Board Mtg., Bill Bond Rm 2, 7:00 26 Pony Club, 3:45 /Open Riding 6:00 20 Pony Club, 3:45 /Open Riding 6:00 27 Polo, 6:00-9:30 21 Polo, 6:00-9: Turkey Trot Fun Show* CT Setup Polo, 9:30 a.m. Pony Club, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon CT Show* Drill Team Polo, 6:00-9:00 Pony Club, 3:45 /Open Riding 6:00 Thanksgiving Day Polo, 9:30 a.m. Pony Club, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon * Premium in this issue. CONTACT NUMBERS: Calendar of Events: Amanda Marcus, (Also notify Ann Tipps, ) Chuck Wagon: Allan Preckel, Drill Team: Nancy Kirchhofer, Fun Show: Dawn Montfort, High Points: Louann Schloss, Meetings: Janice Kall, Membership: Sam Miller, Polo: Russ Sheldon, Pony Club: Louann Schloss, Trails: Ann Tipps, Page 2 Horse Tales November 2013

3 Classified Ads Horse Tales classified ads are free to PVRA regular and affiliate members. Non-member rates 25 per word, $2.50 minimum, payable in advance. Contact Ann Tipps at (858) to place your ad, fax to (858) , or ad to Deadline for the December issue is Tuesday, November 19. To continue running an existing ad, please notify the editor prior to the deadline. Otherwise, ads will be removed after one issue. HORSES FOR SALE OR LEASE Chestnut TH mare and bay TB gelding boarded at PVSF available for half lease. Contact Cheryl at or aol.com for additional information. TRAINING & BOARDING Vaulting Classes, at PVRA Friday nights at 5:30 PM, starting up June 14. $20 per person. Call in advance, Bonnie Bruce, Horse Tales Published monthly in Poway, California, by the Poway Valley Riders Association. Editor: Ann Tipps. News and advertising deadline is the third Tuesday of the month prior to publication. Subscription Price: Mailed free to PVRA members and affiliate members. Non-member rate $12.50 per year. Advertising Rates: Full page $30, members; $60, non-members. Half page $20, members; $40, non-members. Prices on other sizes available on request. Prices are for cameraready copy or simple ad design. Acceptance of all advertising is at the discretion of the editor. Horse Tales layout and typography by Ann Tipps. Changes of Address: Please mail change of address to: Horse Tales, PVRA, P.O. Box 77, Poway, CA Wanted: One Lucky Horse: Board in a 16 x 48 corral at a private home. Short walking distance from PVRA. Special diets or other needs. Available immediately. References available. Janice: jkal1@cox.net or Lessons: Kate Shuster is a USDF Gold, Silver, and Bronze medalist, and USEF R licensed dressage judge available for lessons at PVRA! Next lesson dates are October 12 and November 10. Reserve your spot by contacting Charlotte Belasco: thebelascos@cox.net or Wanted: Western trail horse buddy for mustang in training. Gelding. Also must be trainable for equine soccer. Will be spoiled rotten! On my property. Aletha Thomson, Send pictures, I have an iphone. MISCELLANEOUS Beautiful Syd Hill & Sons Somerset Endurance Aussie Saddle. 16 seat. Ultra light (13.5 pounds). Very close contact. Designed for a more forward, balanced seat than typical Aussie saddle. Havana color. Sheepskin fleece panels. Accessories include matching overgirth, 2 wide stirrup leathers, brass stirrups with leather foot pads, two 30 neoprene girths (one spare never used), two wool felt S cooling matching pads, Merino brown sheepskin stirrup leather covers and seat saver. All have been have faithfully cleaned and maintained. This a top of the line Australian-made saddle that has provided many secure trail rides and exhibited beautifully at shows. $1,400 for all. Endurance Saddle, likely a 16 seat and medium width, all leather, good condition. $400 2 English bridles and 1 Western bridle with silver, brown leather. $20 each. 2 string girths and curb bit. $5 each. Sue Wade (swade@nethere.com) or call ( ) for photos or more info. For sale: 16 all purpose Collegiate saddle in great condition; $ all purpose Collegiate saddle in good condition; $250. Please call Barbara: ANTARES SELLIER FRANCE saddle. Bought in 2010, made in Used only half a year; 18 inch, jumping saddle, very well made and comfortable saddle, medium brown color; Antares saddle cover, Antares stirrup leathers and irons included: $3500, or lindiak007@yahoo.com seat light oil Western show saddle with dark brown suede seat, lots of silver, large skirts and full tooling. Like new condition. $800/obo. Tessaente@ gmail.com. Looking for a barefoot trimmer who services the Vista area. Please contact me at (Nicole). I am looking for a warm blood size trailer that someone would be willing to rent to on either a month to month or on an occasional basis (with maybe an option to purchase) to trailer one horse around San Diego/Ramona/Fallbrook to local Pony Club and Hunter/Jumper events. We would like to buy one, but the other half wants to make sure it would actually be used before buying. Please contact Tiffany at Western & English Tack & Blankets MTF Leather Repair Nylon and Canvas Custom Orders Western & English Saddles Cleaned Call Mike at (cell) Free Estimates Dog Accessories November 2013 Horse Tales Page 3

4 General Membership Meeting, October 1, 2013 Call to Order by Janice at 7:05 Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes: Approve August Minutes: Motion made by Noela, second by AJ Burfield. Approved. Approve September Minutes: Motion made by Allan, second by Murray. Approved. Treasurer s Report: (Gerald) Checking $15,746; MM $26,571; CD $14,586. Total $56,903. Membership: (Sam) Four pending memberships. Purdy Family pending approval. Boyd pending approval. Two others are pending hours. Committee Reports Rodeo: (Nancy Kirchhofer) Financials next month. Panels are back on Ring 1. Work party to remove barricade around dressage scheduled for Sunday 9 a.m. Store stakes and orange fencing material. Russ and Nancy thank you for everyone that volunteered and especially Susan Jarvis and her family for coordinating. Drill Team did an amazing job. Chuckwagon: (Allan) Two shows in October; HJ Show and Fun Show will need workers. Still in need of a new Chuckwagon manager. Might need to job share between a few members. Board requested an operations blurb for Horse Tales. Board Member of the Month: Nancy. 24 hour noticed for open riding. Drill: (Dawn) Will be doing a performance at the Joust. Anyone is welcome to come join the team for next year. Pony Club: (Nina) Eventing rally coming up in October at Fallbrook Riders field. November 3 there will be ratings on the grounds at PVRA. Polo: (Russ) November 9 and 10 military tournament. Drill team will present the colors. November 12 Interscholastic scrimmage. October 14 and 15 team entered in the women s national championship at Pasadena Polo Club. Trails: No report. Roping: (Ed Schaeffer) Finals coming up in Riverside that features a lot of great prizes. Please contact him for event information. Clinics: No report. Footing Committee: No report. Horse Shows Dressage: (Janice) Show on September 8 grossed over $2,200 and netted about $1,700. Thank you for all the great help. Hunter Jumper: (Shelley) Next Show October 13. Premium in Horse Tales. Open Show: (Kasey) November 3 banquet for outside awards. Gymkhana: (AJ) No report. Fun Shows: (Dawn) Halloween Fun show will need workers. No jumping or games just multiple costume classes. Need judge for costume class. CT: (Juelena) Needs workers for event Rental: Joust /Gwen: Coming up and going very well. There is a lot of new stuff at the event this year. Pony Club is doing a fundraiser. Drill team and Poway Vaulters will perform. Escondido Mounted Posse. High Point: (Louann) Updated points in Horse Tales. Work Hours Updated Online: www. pvra.com/workhours up to date prior to Rodeo. Old Business City Council is forming a horse committee to look at the issue of boarding in our area. We don t have details or scope. Concerned citizens at PVRA attending City Council Meeting: Also met with City Council member acting as a concerned citizen. New Business Elections: Nominating Committee presented the election slate. For the office of President there was one candidate: Nancy Kirchoffer. Noela made a motion to close nominations and Nancy to be voted into office by acclimation. Second by Murray. Motion carried. For the office of Vice President there was one candidate: Murray Bankhead. Noela made a motion to close nominations and Murray to be voted into office by acclimation. Second by Sam. Motion carried. For the office of Secretary there was one candidate: AJ Burfield. Noela made a motion to close nominations and AJ to be voted into office by acclimation. Second by Dawn. Motion carried. For the office of Treasurer there was one candidate: Jasmine Guffey (Louann did withdrawal). Russ Sheldon nominated Gerald Côté and Gerald accepted nomination. Membership voted. Gerald Côté was voted in as Treasurer. Gerald held a two-year board position and that opens a 1-year board position. For the two 2-year board position the membership will vote for 2 candidates. Sam Miller withdrew. Veronika Graydon, Peter Loogis, John South, Randy Smith. Membership voted. Veronika Graydon and John South were elected. For the one-year board position there were nominations from the floor. Charlotte nominated Peter Loogis. Kasey nominated Russ Sheldon. Russ Sheldon nominated Jasmine Guffey. Noela moved to close the nominations and Sue Loogis second. Membership voted. Russ Sheldon was elected to the oneyear board position. Stock Farm: Marsha Ruether spoke about the meeting at PVRA meeting about the lawsuit, also spoke with Harry Rogers, and went to the City. There is a big concern for PVRA to keep a neutral stance. Membership voted not to use grounds for meetings. Russ asked to amend the motion that it would include PVRA mailing list and Horse Tales communications. Sue second. Adjournment: Motion made by Sue to adjourn the meeting and second made by Jasmine. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 Ω Page 4 Horse Tales November 2013

5 Board Meeting Highlights, September 17, Show Calendar Janice called meeting to Order 7:10 Approval of August minutes and Highlights: Motion to approve minutes made by Janice, second by Randy. Financial Report: (Gerald) Checking $14,371; MM $27100; CD $14,586. Total $56,057. Provided update on mid-year billing of members with outstanding balances. Need to notice that their membership is not current and payment is needed to use the grounds and stay in good standing. Mid-year needs to be paid by September 30. Membership: (Sam) Mulvey Family (WF) Board approved. Work hours: No work hours are given for riding the Poway parade. Rodeo: (Nancy) Bleachers coming in September 23 and 24. Coming in later than normal. Livestock comes in Wednesday night. Trail ride this Sunday at 9 a.m. Grounds are still open to ride. Membership approved $400 budget limit to buy stakes and fencing. Can also use pipe panels and some of the cross-country fences with signs. Treasurer s trailer comes in Wednesday. Poway Days Food tasting event Taste of Country next Saturday for the Chamber of Commerce event. Work party on Saturday and Sunday for Rodeo ground prep. Watering and Dragging: Still need to solve the problem of arenas not getting consistent maintenance due to losing Mr. Mott. Nina Haynes has been approved to drive water truck. John South is watering and dragging. Jeff Hedcock will water/drag after Joust. And Allan Shoeman will get trained. Need to find out if any of these people will commit to certain days to make sure major arenas are getting maintenance. Right now Ring 2 is especially not getting dragged, only some water. And dressage is too deep without water. Committee Reports Horse Shows Dressage (Janice): Show on 8 th bigger than expected. Netted over $1,600. Expense on the dressage arena improvements was well worth it. CT: November show date. $500 budgeted for new fences. Chuckwagon: Revenue down. And need to get someone to manage. Drill: Getting ready for the Rodeo. Board Member of the Month: September is Nancy. Rentals: Joust already presold 1,100 tickets on Friday will sell out at 1,500 tickets. Same rental fee as last year. They would like October for 2014; board approved. Old Business Discussion of Stock Farm Closure: Board emphasized that this is a group of concerned citizens, not PVRA. Need to determine how many PVRA members board at the Stock Farm. If the Stock Farm closes, how much would that impact PVRA membership and subgroups? Elections: A few new candidates for elections. New Business None. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Janice and second made by Randy. Meeting adjourned at 8:34 Ω November 2 Setup for Pony Club Fundraiser (Grounds Open) 3 Pony Club Show Jumping Fundraiser (open to all) 9-10 Polo (Wounded Warrior Tournament) 16 Turkey Trot Fun Show 17 Clinic TBD 23 CT Setup 24 CT (Entire Grounds) December 8 Clinic TBD & PVRA Holiday Party 14 Polo November 2013 Horse Tales Page 5

6 Dressage Name Horse 2/24 6/2 7/28 9/8 Total 12 and under A. Barrow Silver Star V. Diederichs M. Bug yrs. M. Brown HS L. Penny J. Diederichs C. Eclipse H. Gilliland Vegas Lauren Kipp Bully Carly Lupien Aviator Carly Lupien B. Regard S. Murdock K. to Chey Riley Singley T. Duchess and over J. Attard Maggie C. Belasco P wheels Alison Claas Ricki E. Gonzales Aviator Emily Jarvis Nobella Krista Keenan Toiyabe J. Kroonenburg Jet Stream R. Lupien B. Regard Nina Haynes Corofinato Steven Paulson Chole L. Sakakeeny Watussi Staci Sanders Prankster H. Warren Bully Gymkhana Name Horse 4/13 5/11 6/8 7/13 8/10 Total Leadline Olivia Besen Chalupa and under A. Bellock M. Sally Alex Empey Gitana Jack Empey Gitana Mia Koval Whiskey Zac Looges Mr. L yrs. Molly Agee Buzz J. Cochrane Malibu Drake Empey Voodoo Ali Hall Toby S. Murdock K. to Chey M. Weidman Buddy yrs. Tori Burfield Sonny Tessa Ente Dixie N. Fischer Dixie R. Gomez M. Sally T. Harrington Andy D. Montford Dottie and over C. Bowman Bullseye AJ Burfield Sonny Page 6 Horse Tales November 2013 High Points Carly Flanagan Zee Boy Jack Flanagan Big Red C. Murdock K. to Chey Cindy Starkey Raina Open Show Name Horse 1/13 4/14 5/12 6/16 Total Leadline Olivia Besen Chalupa yrs. Alec Bergman I. Z. Cowboy S. Contreras F. J. Belle Ali Hall Toby Lauren Kipp M. T. Image S. Murdock K. T. Chey M. Weidman Bullseye and over T. Contreras F. J. Belle Marcia Kipp M. T. Image Hunter Jumper Show Name Horse 4/21 7/21 8/17 10/13 Total 12 and Under Kasey Boyd Jasper V. Diederichs M. Bug S. Gocken Mango Evy Haynes Dusty Zoe Haynes Donatello Lorraine Koska Dundee Melanie Koska Boots Niki Mobtaker Captain Clara Novak Candy Savanna Pike Deacon Lily Seligson J. Pete Yrs. Molly Agee Barbie Cailey Bellock Mareface Johnna Brasil Buddy Sierra Clegg Summarily J. Diederichs C. Eclipse Hailey Gilliland Vegas Lexi Gocken Darius Ali Hall Toby Sydney Murdock K. T. Chey Sarah Pike Katina Lisa Schloss H. P time A. Schumann Ronan Riley Singley T. Dutchess Brianna Small W. Bred M. Weidman Bullseye and Over Amanda Bard P. Daniel Nina Haynes Corofinato J. Kroonenburg Jet Stream Ramon Gomez Mareface Alyssa Mourey J. in Time

7 Turkey Trot Fun Show Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, 8:30 A.M. Poway Valley Riders Association Grounds Tierra Bonita Road, Poway, CA This show is intended to be a fun learning experience for anyone who is new to showing, would like to practice their showing skills or school their horse(s). Volunteers run this show and judges are not carded. We welcome all volunteers! A few things to remember: Day shows start at 8:30 a.m., the entry booth opens at 7:30 a.m. FIRST CLASS CLOSES AT 8:20 SHARP We reserve the right to close classes to new entries at any time prior to the class. REGISTER EARLY! First through Tenth Place ribbons. Classes over 10 will be split (does not apply to afternoon classes) Class Fees: $5/class or $30 all day (See note below regarding multiple horses/riders) Helmets are required for English no exceptions! Riders under the age of 18 must have a guardian or parent signature Trainers may enter classes as SCHOOLING ONLY and not compete. Class rates still apply. No stallions allowed on PVRA grounds during Fun Show RIDING MULITPLE HORSES or SHARING A HORSE? PLEASE NOTE! MULTIPLE HORSES OR RIDERS MEANS MULTIPLE ENTRY FORMS & ALL DAY FEE IS PER FORM Class Event Age 1 Leadline 11 & Under 2 Showmanship Open 3 Walk/Trot English Pleasure 12 & Under 4 Walk/Trot English Pleasure Walk/Trot English Pleasure 18 & Over Amateur 6 Walk/Trot English Equitation 12 & Under 7 Walk/Trot English Equitation Walk/Trot English Equitation 18 & Over Amateur 9 3 Gait English Pleasure 12 & Under 10 3 Gait English Pleasure Gait English Pleasure 18 & Over Amateur 12 3 Gait English Equitation 12 & Under 13 3 Gait English Equitation Gait English Equitation 18 & Over Amateur JUMPING Class Event Inch Open/Schooling 28 2 Foot Open 29 2 Ft. 6 In. Jumper Open 30 2 Ft. 9 In Jumper Open 31 3 Ft. Jumpers Open MORNING CLASSES **** 10 Minute Tack Change Break **** Class Event Age 15 Walk/Jog Western Pleasure 12 & Under 16 Walk/Jog Western Pleasure Walk/Jog Western Pleasure 18 & Over Amateur 18 Walk/Jog Western Equitation 12 & Under 19 Walk/Jog Western Equitation Walk/Jog Western Equitation 18 & Over Amateur 21 3 Gait Western Pleasure 12 & Under 22 3 Gait Western Pleasure Gait Western Pleasure 18 & Over Amateur 24 3 Gait Western Equitation 12 & Under 25 3 Gait Western Equitation Gait Western Equitation 18 & Over Amateur **** 30 Minute Lunch Break **** AFTERNOON CLASSES Enter EITHER Jumping OR Games (both not permitted!) GAMES Age Class Event Age 32 Texas Barrels 12 & Under 33 Texas Barrels 13 & Over 34 Speed Barrels 12 & Under 35 Speed Barrels 13 & Over 36 Single Barrel 12 & Under 37 Single Barrel 13 & Over Show Manager: Dawn Montfort FunShows@PVRA.com November 2013 Horse Tales Page 7

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