CVHA Newsletter January 2014
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CVHA Newsletter Official Publication of Central Valley Harness Association January 2014 3UHVLGHQW·V0HVVDJH Greetings to all CVHA members! Hopefully you were able to do some driving over the holidays. A few of us had an impromptu idea for driving on New Year's Day, thanks to Phyllis Rumley. We met at Verde View Farm and drove through the nearby orange orchards and along the Fancher Creek canal. Phyllis led the way with her intrepid Welsh Cob, Ty, followed by Lois Patten and her Welsh Pony, Flower. Kathleen Rose and her intrepid mini, Romeo, brought up a veryclose rear - he was a real trooper. Passengers were Sharon Booth, and Brent Patten on Ty's marathon carriage, and Dee Douglas with Lois in her Road Cart. It seemed as if we trotted undisturbed for miles. There were no issues encountered and everyone had a wonderful time, including a sip of the bubbly afterward. If anyone would like to be on a list of impromptu invitees to such a drive, please let me or Phyllis know. We also had a chance to utilize our new Fresno County Horse Park memberships this weekend. Phyllis is preparing for moving up to Preliminary Level for the CDE season, by breaking in her new navigator Kathleen. (I think Kathleen's eyes were twice as large after Phyllis cantered several times through the big water hazard!) I took my Norwegian Fjord pony, Buttercup, out for her first long trot since being sick. Everything went smoothly, no glitches or conflicts with the handful of eventers who were out there training. (They kept their distance from us!) We do need to let John Marshall know ahead of time that we will be going out there. Remember it costs $45 every time you go out. If others are interested in membership there, please contact me or Phyllis. It was wonderful to be back at our beloved "Ram Tap". Wishing you many happy hours "on the box" in 2014! Sharon Booth Central Valley Next CVHA Meeting: Wednesday, Harness Association February 5, 2014 P.O Box 1192 at Yosemite Falls Café Clovis, C A 93613 on Blackstone at Shaw B O A RD O F DIR E C T O RS: PRESIDENT Fresno, CA Sharon Booth (559) 875-0125 [email protected] 7:00 P.M. VICE PRESIDENT Membership, Roster Corrections Guests Welcome! Kathy Sidman (559) 322-1476 [email protected] SECRETARY Kim Johnson (559) 432-6582 [email protected] TREASURER Brent Patten (559) 298-4124 [email protected] MEMBER AT LARGE Bernice Strange [email protected] NEWSLETTER EDITOR Kristi Knight (559) 592-1635 114 S. Anderson Rd. Exeter, CA 93221 [email protected] CALENDAR OF EVENTS Celine Rickards (209) 966-4499 [email protected] Calendar of Events Website: Time to Renew http://www.carriagedrivingessentials.com/calendar.php Central Valley Harness Association Website: http://www.centralvalleyharnessassociation.com Your CVHA Membership! Membership application form conveniently located on the last page of this newsletter! 9JCV¶U*CRRGPKPI! W&KRP Horse Show Driving Classes: Phyllis Rumley will be continuing to organize the driving classes at the W&KRP Horse Show at Verde View Farm in Sanger. The first one will be held on st Saturday, March 1 . These informal shows are great schooling opportunities for new drivers and green horses (hopefully not paired with each other). If you know someone who would like to see what driving is Sargent Equestrian Center California Scurry: all about, invite them to come see for themselves! Or The fun, casual California Scurry Series will be if you have a green horse needing exposure and held at Sargent Equestrian Center in Lodi schooling, you can even ground drive these classes! starting in May. Any safe equine & vehicle can Come join us, just let Phyllis know that you will be participate, no fancy attire or accoutrement attending and have some fun! required. Safety Helmets must be worn however. Please visit their website for rules and 0F.HH¶V:KLIIOHWUHH5DQFK more information. Jack and Marie McKee are still hosting the Magic Minis Drill Team practice on the second Saturday of each month. They are also offering their facility to CVHA Newsletter Advertising Rates: driveUVWR³GULYHDWZLOO´RQWKDWVDPH6DWXUGD\7KH Classified Ads: Mini practice is held 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. and Members: $3 with a maximum of 25 words. folks may drive at will from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on $5 with a photo and maximum of 25 words. the many trails, dressage arena and permanent Non-Members: $5 with a maximum of 25 words. hazards on their property. They will also be hosting a th $8 with a photo and maximum of 25 words. Spring Fling Continuous Drive on March 29 . Drivers may also stay over for driving the following Sunday. Per Issue Rates: For more information, visit their website at Quarter Page$10 www.whiffletreeranch.info . Half Page $20 Annual Rates: Red Top Draft Horse Days: Business card ad: $35 per year (12 issues) Allan Clark & Susan Lyons will again be hosting the Quarter Page: $60 per year (12 issues) th Red Top Draft Horse Days April 11-13 at their Red Half Page: $75 per year (12 issues) Top Ranch in Chowchilla. Open to the public, there Full Page: $150 per year (12 issues) will be various competitions and demonstrations in Articles & Photos: harnessing to farm implements, carts, wagons and This is your newsletter, please send any driving carriages. Seminars will be held on Saturday. The event news & photos for publication to Lions Club will be selling lunches and a $15 a person [email protected] Barbeque dinner will be held Saturday evening, followed by a barn dance with a live band. Sunday will or snail mail to: be breakfast for the teamsters, church and more Kristi Knight horses driving 114 S. Anderson Rd. Exeter, CA 93221 Claystation Horse Park: The CVHA Newsletter is published monthly and is 6WDQ 'HEEL3DFNDUG¶V&OD\VWDWLRQ+RUVH3DUNLQ e-mailed to members and posted on the website Wilton has four weekends of Horse Driving Trials on or about the 15th of the month. scheduled from April through October. These are two Deadline for articles, photos & ads is the 12th of separate events each weekend, you may compete at the month (or sooner, preferably). one or both. DATE EVENT LOCATION CONTACT INFORMATION Jan 17-19 Sargent Equestrian Center Rein Dance Lodi, CA Jeanne Williams (209) 727-0200 or Clay Maier Longlining Clinic [email protected] or www.sargentequest.com Jan 25-26 Sargent Equestrian Center Driving Series Lodi, CA Jeanne Williams (209) 727-0200 or #1 [email protected] or www.sargentequest.com February 1 Central Coast Training Center Driving Templeton, CA Frank & Marlies Luetz H (805) 434-9443 Seminar/Workshop Cell (805) 625-0804 [email protected] or www.art-of-driving.com FEBRUARY 5 CVHA MEETING@YOSEMITE FALLS CAFE FRESNO, CA SHARON BOOTH (559) 875-0125 Feb 7-9 Horse Expo @ Fairplex Pomona, CA (800) 352-2411 or www.horseexpoevents.com February 15 Sweetheart ADT Hesperia, CA Diane Kern (818) 881-0581 or [email protected] Feb 15-16 Sargent Equestrian Center Driving Series Lodi, CA Jeanne Williams (209) 727-0200 or #2 [email protected] or www.sargentequest.com March 1 W&KRP Horse Show Driving Classes @ Sanger, CA Phyllis Rumley (559) 515-6129 or Verde View Farm [email protected] March 7-9 Arizona CDE Coolidge, AZ Peter Atonna (929) 636-4228 or [email protected] March 15-16 Sargent Equestrian Center Driving Series Lodi, CA Jeanne Williams (209) 727-0200 or #3 [email protected] or www.sargentequest.com March 29 DĐ<ĞĞ͛Ɛ^ƉƌŝŶŐ&ůŝŶŐŽŶƚŝŶƵŽƵƐƌŝǀĞ Madera, CA Jack or Marie McKee www.whiffletreeranch.info or @ Whiffletree Ranch [email protected] March 30 DĐ<ĞĞ͛ƐWůĂLJĚĂLJͬ^ĐŚŽŽůŝŶŐĂƚ Madera, CA Jack or Marie McKee www.whiffletreeranch.info or Whiffletree Ranch [email protected] April 5 W&KRP Horse Show Driving Classes @ Sanger, CA Phyllis Rumley (559) 515-6129 or Verde View Farm [email protected] April 5 Combined Test Lakeview Veronica Campbell (562) 431-7264 or Terrace, CA [email protected] April 11-13 Red Top Draft Horse Days Chowchilla, CA www.clarksredtopshires.com April 6-7 Clinic w/Kail Palmer-Miller Lakeview Veronica Campbell (562) 431-7264 or Terrace, CA [email protected] April 26-27 Claystation HorsePark HDTs Wilton, CA Debbi Packard (916) 687-7948 or http://claystationhorsepark.com/ May 3 W&KRP Horse Show Driving Classes @ Sanger, CA Phyllis Rumley (559) 515-6129 or Verde View Farm [email protected] May 9-11 Sargent Equestrian Center Draft Fest & Lodi, CA Jeanne Williams (209) 727-0200 or Friends All Breeds Pleasure Driving Show [email protected] or www.sargentequest.com May 9-11 Vineyard Classic CDE Woodland , CA Shelley Chavoor (530) 848-0019 or @ Woodland Stallion Station [email protected] May 18 Sargent Equestrian Center CA Scurry#1 Lodi, CA Jeanne Williams (209) 727-0200 or [email protected] or www.sargentequest.com May 17-18 Pleasure Days Carriage Driving Show Temecula, CA Diane Kern (818) 881-0581 or [email protected] @Galway Downs May 24-25 Claystation HorsePark HDTs Wilton, CA Debbi Packard (916) 687-7948 or http://claystationhorsepark.com/ June 7 W&KRP Horse Show Driving Classes @ Sanger, CA Phyllis Rumley (559) 515-6129 or Verde View Farm [email protected] June 8 Sargent Equestrian Center CA Scurry #2 Lodi, CA Jeanne Williams (209) 727-0200 or [email protected] or www.sargentequest.com June 13-15 Horse Expo Sacramento,CA DATE EVENT LOCATION CONTACT INFORMATION July 5 W&KRP Horse Show Driving Classes @ Sanger, CA Phyllis Rumley (559) 515-6129 or Verde View Farm [email protected] July 12-13 Pacific Region Driven Dressage Festival Santa Paula, CA June 27-29 Summer Festival CDE Wilton, CA Debbi Packard (916) 687-7948 or @ Claystation HorsePark http://claystationhorsepark.com/ July 13 Sargent Equestrian Center CA Scurry#3 Lodi, CA Jeanne Williams (209) 727-0200 or [email protected] or www.sargentequest.com July 26-27 Knoll Rest CDE Oregon August 2 W&KRP Horse Show Driving Classes @ Sanger, CA Phyllis Rumley (559) 515-6129 or Verde View Farm [email protected] August 2-3 Sargent Equestrian Center Dressage Fest Lodi Jeanne Williams (209) 727-0200 or [email protected] or www.sargentequest.com August 10 Sargent Equestrian Center CA Scurry#4 Lodi, CA Jeanne Williams (209) 727-0200 or [email protected] or www.sargentequest.com August TBA Claystation HorsePark HDTs Wilton.