Vol 2 Issue 5 Oct 25 2010

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Crafts 2 Book Club 2 Calendar 3

ththth 3 Sat. Oct 16 Me & My Pony we had our BIG fundraiser Breed of the 4 at the Pumpkin Patch month 5 AAA HUGE thanthankk you to all of you who Famous Racers helped.helped.helped. We had 40 volunteers & earned Classifieds 6 a whopping $1700.00$1700.00$1700.00 Event Pics 7-8 You all gave so generously of your time and energy. These funds will go towards ooffsettingoffsettiffsettioffsetting rally expenses, scholarships and hopefully a club storage container.

Bookmark Craft * 3x5 Card, or any other thick paper cut to bookmark size * Drawing materials; Pencils, pens, crayons, markers, etc. * A hole punch *Scissors * Yarn, twine, or ribbon 1. Sketch a horse & tail from the rear on your card with a pencil. Make sure the tail is wide enough to have a yarn tail later. 2. Once you're happy with the design, darken the outlines and color the horse and tail with crayons, pencils, or markers. Color the tail the same color as your yarn so it will blend. 3. Use your paper punch to cut 3 holes in the tail. Make sure they aren't too close to the edge of the paper or each other or the yarn may rip out. Cut some lengths of yarn (I used about 6 strings for each hole) and run them through the holes. It's OK if they are too long and uneven, you'll trim them later. 4. Now, tie another piece of yarn around the tail you made. This will help keep it all together. You can use a different color and tie it in a double-knotted bow. Cut off the ends of the tail to make it even.

The series, written by Joanna Campbell, is a series containing 72 books full of the adventures of and eventing in the lives of Ashleigh Griffin, Samantha McLean, Cindy Blake, and their beloved horses.

The New Class - This book is about Dylan Walsh. After Dylan moves into her new room with Honey Harper and Lindsey Harrison, she starts a feud with Malory O'Neil. At the start of riding lessons, Dylan hopes to be riding Morello, but is put to ride someone else. Through pleading, she is given the chance to ride Morello. Near the end of the book, Malory announces that she's leaving Chestnut Hill. Will she leave or is she persuaded to stay?

Dawn Runner-Samantha's friend Ryan wants to recapture his lost horse, Hotspot, who has been running free with the Phantom Stallion's herd. But Hotspot's foal, Shy Boots, needs her back at home -- the young horse is having trouble without his mother to protect him. Sam wants to help her friend, and she wants to help the horses. But will Ryan's plans do more harm than good?

Emily is 8 years old and is Emily and Goldie dressed in the 3rd grade. Her up as Dorothy and the Lion from Wizard of Oz. favorite colors are red and blue. Her favorite horse breed is . She owns her pony and has only had him a few months. His name is Golden Star but she calls him “Goldie”. Goldie is 15 years old and is a New Forest Pony. His color is Chestnut and he is 13.2 hh. Emily’s favorite thing to do with Goldie is jumping and dressage. She thinks her pony is cute, nice and talented. Emily’s dream horse would be an Olympic jumping and dressage horse. Her current favorite book is “Diary of a Wimpy Kid”. Her favorite thing she’s done in the Pony Club has been the Dressage Rally. She’s looking forward to our annual campout and when she grows up Emily would like to be an Equine Vet.

LESSONS: Mondays 4:30/5:30 Fridays 4:15/5:15

Sat. Oct. 23rd - Patch Program at Dvorak’s Nov. 6th Parent Meeting at Pease - see e-vite for details Nov. 7th Exhibition Event & Barn Tour Sat. Nov 20rd Patch Program at Dvoraks Dec. 4rd Christmas Party

The thoroughbred is one of the most brilliant and versatile horses bred in the world today. It is mostly noted for its speed on the race track, but also has great ability in hunting, polo, eventing and jumping. The Thoroughbred has been used to create new breeds of horses and to up-grade others. The key to the Thoroughbred's greatness is its great speed and endurance, for which it has been bred for nearly 300 years. The Thoroughbred originated in Great Britain, and its ancestors were Arabians who were imported and bred to native sprinting mares. The breed is traditionally traced to three "foundation" stallions: the Byerly Turk, the , and the Darley Arabian.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: The appearance of the Thoroughbred reveals its Arabian ancestry. It has a refined head, with widely-spaced, intelligent eyes, a long, arched neck and prominent withers. The shoulder is extremely sloped. The heart girth is deep and relatively narrow. The croup is high and the quarters are substantial. The legs are clean and long with pronounced tendons. It has a long, low stride, giving it incomparable speed as a race horse. The Thoroughbred is predominately bay in color, but gray, black, brown and chestnut are also found. It stands between 15 and 17 hands, the best suited for sprinting have shorter backs, more substantial quarters and less height.

ORIGIN: The Thoroughbred's genetic origin is Arabian. The Arabian foundation stallions which were brought to Britain in the late 1600s and early were bred to domestic mares . The foundation stallions of the Thoroughbred breed and years in which they arrived in England were: the Byerly Turk (1689), the Darley Arabian (1705) and the Godolphin Arabian (1728).

INTERESTING FACTS:The first Thoroughbred to arrive in America was a stallion named Bulle Rock, by the Darley Arabian. He was imported to Virginia in 1730 by Samuel Gist. In 1757, Janus, a grandson of Godolphin Arabian, was imported and became the founder of the Quarter Horse breed. Diomed, who was imported in 1800 was the most important Thoroughbred imported to America in its early years. Lexington, by Boston, was foaled in 1850 and was the greatest sire of the 1800s. Famous Racers

Secretariat-- in 1973, the first horse to win the Triple Crown since Citation in 1948, won 16 of 21 starts, fourth all- time money winner. Tied or broke 5 track records. Secretariat sold for an all-time of $6,080,000.

Man O' War -- born in 1917, bought as a yearling by Samuel Riddle for $5,000, trained by Louis Feustel, his only loss was to Upset, as a two-year-old when he was Horse of the Year. Won 20 of 21 races. One of the greatest Thoroughbred sires of all times

Native Dancer -- this silver gray horse won 21 of 22 races in his career. Owned by Alfred G. Vanderbilt, best two-year-old of 1952 and champion three-year- old in 1953, retired in 1954. Sired Raise A Native, Majestic Prince and Kauai King.

Seabiscuit-- the grandson of Man O’ War gave hope to the people during the depression. as a 2 year old, he won 5 races and then at three he won 9 of 29. Under a new trainer and jockey, he began to turn into a great racehorse. He raced all over the country winning and racing his heart out. He was named Champion Male Handicap Horse. At age 5, he raced in the Triple Crown at pimlico beating his rivalry, War Admiral. (horsehats.com)

Mister Man--Very sweet, sound, sane gelding. Rides training level Dressage, has been to several horse shows and won and placed. Rides under western tack, necks reins, and ponies other horses. Looking for a good caring home.

Breed: Thoroughbred Sex: Gelding Color: Chestnut Birth Date: Mar 3, 1999 1,500—English/Western/Trail Height: 16.1 hh Weight: 0.0 lbs

Registry: Jockey Reg. #: N/A

14 years young, 15.2hh bay thoroughbred gelding, JC registered (tattoo) never raced. Super sweet puppydog personality - he is always the first one to the gate when you arrive! He can be ridden english, western, bareback, on trail or in the arena. This horse is sane, sweet, willing and has beautiful movement - he will get you noticed in the show ring. He LOVES to jump - he is a brave and careful jumper - currently coursing 2'9" to 3" and can go higher. Also neck reins, loves barrels and poles. A true all-rounder with the disposition to be a lesson

He is registered with the Jockey Club (Proper's Prince, 1996), born in MI and never raced. Not spooky, no buck/rear, good with other horses, no vices. Quiet and calm under saddle - perfect for an advanced beginner and up (even our trainer enjoys ridding him.)hops right into the trailer. Clean legs, 100% sound, currently barefoot. Good for the farrier. UPDATE: Rocky was shown Sept 26th (Hunter under Saddle) and came home with five first place ribbons, one second place and high point champion.... don't miss out on this horse! He will put you in the ribbons!! http://web.me.com/echolane/Site/Sales/Pages/Rocky.html *Video at: http://youtu.be/YMcu- lRzPHs*Email for more info, pictures and video or call (909) 908 4907. Markings:star Height:15.2 Color:Bay Breed: thoroughbred Sex:Gelding Registry: Jockey Club

Sept. 4, 2010 Great weekend at Pony Club Horseshow!!! Girls won 1st Place in Horse Management and took 2nd in the Dressage Riding. All the girls and horse/ponies did an awesome job, so proud of you all and for such a young team, must be our Horse Manager Dani, she was terrific!!! Way to go girls!!!