C.E.A. Newsletter

July / August 2012

Officers Welcome members

A message from the President: President: Donna Mathis 893-3962 On behalf of Chico Equestrian Association, I would like to thank the many volunteers we had that helped to make our Bidwell Buckle Vice President: Series a success. It was an incredible under- Marisa Robson 519-5717 taking organized and managed by Jen Rob- bins, and could only have happened with a lot Secretary: of helping hands. We also had great support Alissa Burns 343-1399 Sun those horse buns from our community. We had sponsors for the classes and trophy buckles. These sponsors Treasurer: Summer here in the north state can get pretty helped immensely in allowing this show to toasty. Not only should you wear sun block happen and to pay for a majority of the ex- Lorie Brooks 895-3677 penses thereby, allowing this to be a success. when out riding or doing barn chores, but some horses with pink skin need horsey sun This was a 3 part show series, with Buckles screen. There are also various fly masks and awarded to High Point English Adult & Youth, Board Members: sheets that have UV ray protection. Western Adult & Youth, and Ranch Horse. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for rattle- The buckles were beautiful and the winners snakes! very proud. Enjoy the long days and summer vacation! Bob Adolf 531-5453 This drew a lot of riders, both members and Jeff Crawford 514-9393 non members. We received many new mem- ber applications because of this series. Even Remember to visit us at though it was an incredible amount of work, it Natalie Cummings 531-5453 www.chicoequestrianassociation.org for was a very rewarding experience to see so upcoming events and information. many happy faces and receive so many com- Melissa Hardesty 342-1938 pliments. If you would like to be added to our Michelle Jackson 343-6451 th members classified ads or services, Our show ended rather abruptly June 10 , due to a fire near the arena. We spotted it Judy Norton 342-1538 please contact Jen Robbins by email: and called 911 immediately. The wind was [email protected] whipping up pretty good that day. We were Kathleen McFarren alarmed when we could see flames reaching

228-5048 upward. The ranch horse class was in pro- In case you missed our May meeting, Dr. Dawn gress and all horses and riders were asked to Jen Robbins 588-6484 Alves cane and spoke about her new practice vacate for safety. I have never seen horses called, All About Pets. At their new location, loaded up, canopies, tables, supplies, etc. Jan Sneed 342-5796 aside from traditional medicine, they have taken down so quickly and locked up! now integrated laser therapy. She brought a We look forward to future shows, clinics, play- Skip Oberdorf 893-1989 laser therapy unit to our meeting for us all to days and rides. We hope that we can continue check out. keeping horse activities like this alive, in Jodi Walker 899-9801 Bidwell Park. With a strong membership, Ute Wirth 824-6404 good volunteer involvement, this will happen. Again, THANK YOU to all our hard working Kathleen Woodard volunteers, GREAT JOB! Happy Trails, and be 895-3276 safe this summer.

Donna Mathis CEA President Page 2 CEA Newsletter

Up and Coming events Famous Horsy Facts: July August September 6th, Friday: Beat The Heat 3rd-4th: Bidwell Arena and 7,8,9th: Northern California Schooling Show. Three show parking lot area will be series. Cottonwood Creek closed for Mounted Police Miniature Donkey Show. Equestrian. 347-0212 Training . We apologize for Tehama County Fairgrounds. the inconvenience. 10th, Tuesday: No CEA 8th, Saturday: Butte County meeting. Members are in- 8th, Wednesday: Sheriff’s Posse Playday. vited to meet at the arena Beat the Durham Park. with or without their horses Heat Show Series. Cotton- for some fun social time and wood Creek Equestrian Cen- 8th-9th: Red Bluff Junior Johnny Depp purchased his potluck. Contact CEA Presi- ter. Round Up. Tehama County “Sleepy Hollow” co-star and dent for details. 11th, Saturday: Butte Fairgrounds. steed, Gunpowder, a one eyed 15th, Sunday: Summer Fest County Fair Horse Show. Andalusian. He saved him from going to auction after the movie Hunter/Jumper show series. Gridley. 11th, Tuesday: C.E.A. wrapped. Camelot Equestrian Park. board meeting. 6pm guest 14th, Tuesday: C.E.A. speaker: TBA. 7pm meeting. 20th, Friday: Beat the Heat board meeting. 6pm guest Show Series. Cottonwood Location:TBA. Please bring a speaker: TBA. 7pm meeting. Creek Equestrian Center. chair and a snack to share. Location: The Horse Store 21st, Saturday: Butte and More. Please bring a 16th, Sunday: Autumn Fest County Sheriff’s Posse Play- chair and a snack to share. day. Durham arena. Hunter/Jumper show series. If you believe Camelot Equestrian Park. 18th, Saturday: Butte horses don’t County Sheriff’s Posse Play- 25th-26th: Two day Horse know how to day. Durham Park. Trail Trials. Camelot Eques- count, put three trian Park. 18th, Saturday: Dressage carrots in your Schooling Show. Camelot 27-30: Tehama County Dis- pocket and give Equestrian park. trict Fair. Tehama Fair- him only two 23-26th: Butte County Fair. grounds. Gridley.

The top secret codes for the gate Bidwell Park Trail Hotline locks at the arena are: Call to see if trails are open: (top secret, members only) 896-7899 Please remember to lock the gate Lower Park trails are always and spin the code off when leav- open ing the arena.

Go green, your horse does: Because of the high cost of printing and postage, A view of the fire that broke we would greatly appreciate emailing the newsletter. If you can switch from out in Upper Bidwell Park, June snail mail to e-mail, please let us know. You can always access newsletters from 10th, just north of the Arena, during the website. the Bidwell Buckle Series Show. CEA Newsletter Page 3

Popcorn and a Pony: movie review

Miracle Of The White Stallions (1963) PG: Walt Disney sets the pace for what the famed Lipizzan horses of the Spanish Riding school had to endure to survive World War ll. Their survival depended on the people who be- lieve in them. We see them venture through Austria for safety. The head of the Spanish Riding School, Col. Alois Podhajsky (who actually won a Bronze medal in Dressage, in the1936 Olympics held in Berlin) He gathers his best horses and riders together to put on a show for General George Patton, or the U.S. Army (who competed in equestrian events in the 1912 Olympics) After viewing this magnificent show, The U.S. Army decided to pro- tect these horses. The movie can be a bit slow at times, but I find watching these gorgeous animals perform well worth it. We also get to see the inside of the lavish Spanish riding school and the Hermes Castle, both which have dreamy arenas and stables. If you haven’t had the chance to see “The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions” when they are on tour, the performances in this movie will give you an idea of what you’ve been missing.

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