Most Recent Update: May 6th NWEC Ride Times, Happs Cancelled
Other Recent Updates: Adult Rider and Young Riders, News, Calendar with Several Omnibus listings
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BN - I, T3D, ATC (BN - P)
Philomath, OR
June 26-28
Omnibus, Entry Status/Ride Times
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Dear Area VII Eventers
I expect to put something more interesting here soon! Until then skim through the old news below :)
Luigi
Welcome to spring!!! Competition season in the Northwest has almost started with our first event the Mother’s Day Classic at Northwest Equestrian Center on May 8-10. Northwest Equestrian Center is shortly followed by the Happs Horse Trials over the Memorial Day weekend on May 23-24th. Entries will soon open for the Spring Aspen Farms Horse Trials coming on June 12-14th. From the entry levels in many of the California events and the wonderful early participation in our Young and Adult Rider program activities, I’m optimistic that Area VII will continue to grow in 2009.
I was very glad to hear such wonderful reports from the early activities in the young rider and adult rider programs. These programs provide some of the best social opportunities for individuals to meet others, volunteer towards a worthy cause, and develop superior horsemanship. But I’ll let you read about them below. I’ll continue to push for competitors to send in their entries early to any activity they are considering participating in.
Another reason for my optimism for this season comes from the strong level of interest in the two new activities we are hosting at the Inavale Farm Horse Trials. Recognizing we are early in the season, it is still possible to qualify for the “classical format” Training 3 Day test. It is a great opportunity to expand your horsemanship and learn from some of our talented coaches in Area VII. The Area VII young riders program is focusing on individual conditioning programs to help their riders. In addition to the Training 3 Day the Chronicle of the Horse Adult Team Challenge adds another level of excitement to the event. The Area VII Adult Riders are already organizing teams for the ATC.
I look forward to seeing everyone this season.
Luigi |
Adult Rider Report
When this is delivered in Flying Changes to you we will be starting the Adult Rider Camp at the lovely Aspen Farms in Yelm. All members are welcome to audit for free.
We are currently working on some clinics for later in the year- stay tuned!
The first event of Area VII will be NWEC. If it isn't windy the BBT (Big Blue Tent) will be up and accepting social gatherings! Watch for e mails closer to the date.
We will also be awarding the So Far So Good Awards- highest placed members after the first 2 phases. Don't forget to sign up for teams!
Start planning who will be on your team for the Chronicle of the Horse Adult Team Challenge (ATC) at Inavale. We must not allow any of the honors to leave Area VII! We will have 'official' Adult Rider Member teams at each level but everyone who qualifies should sign up.
Just a reminder that all e mails with the Adult Rider member info come through Nancy's e mail slo_poke_rodriguez@hotmail.com, if you are not receiving these please contact me, Maggie Rikard, at magsnnags@aol.com. Do not contact or reply to Nancy, she is just the 'post mistress' and has to forward to me. |
Spring Fling
Now, we eventers are made of some tough stuff, but this winter has worn those of us that didn't head south, down a bit. So when the forecast showed a possibility of sunny skies for the first weekend of April, those of us planning the Spring Fling Derby gave a collective sigh of relief. The annual Derby sponsored by Adult Riders at the lovely NWEC in Rainier has become a very popular happening. Two days of clinics precede a weekend of low key friendly competition and education. Saturday you could do ride and review dressage tests and derby jumping rounds ( a combo of show and xc jumps) or have a fun ride around the hunter pace course, with the latter proving to be more popular each year. Riders could head out on their own or in pairs and teams- great for confidence building for young horse or riders. Jumps are optional and the optimum time is a secret. It is lovely to watch friends and families having a gallop or trot around the long scenic course. Dressage judges Fran O’Reilly and Joanna Herrigstad worked tirelessly scoring tests, then giving mini lessons to improve a movement.
The jackpot Derby is on Sunday, with riders competing by doing a dressage test then a jumping round. Someone noted that the dressage scores seemed improved after the reviews with the judges of the day before. Winners received nice prizes as well as money, which seemed to go over well!
This is the main fund raiser for the Adult Rider program and it was a success thanks to the many volunteers that showed up to make it run so well. It is a testament to organizer Janice Bryant's endearing personality that we get so many stepping forward to offer hours of their time. She treats her help well! We all got very well fed thanks to Cindy Crieghtons amazing ability to produce delicious appetizers, amazing salads to go along with hearty dinners, as well as lunches and breakfasts to order, all out of the back of her camper.
I will not attempt to name volunteers as there were so many that pitched in, but I will send my heartfelt thanks to all of you. I hope you had fun and we didn't work you too hard. I also must comment on the number of younger helpers. It was great to see kids and teenagers so willing and cheerfully giving of their time, many so that their parents could enjoy their rides.
With sunny days and surrounded by great people enjoying the sport of eventing - well, what could be better?
Results will be posted on a link from the Adult Rider web page along with a link to the photographer.
Looking forward to seeing everyone 'out and about'. Maggie
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Area VII Young Riders Update
Membership is growing! We have over 70 Young Rider members and are excited to see so many new names on our Roster! If you haven't rejoined it is not too late to become a member. Renew online at www.useventing.com !
The first weekend in April we held the second Area VII Young Rider Tulipsprings Clinic in Kennewick, WA. Thirteen Young Riders and seventeen horses made the trek to Eastern Washington to take lessons with Jean Moyer and Lexi Lind. We spent the weekend doing dressage and cross country on dry footing and enjoyed the spring like weather. We even had our first BBQ of the season!
A reminder that entries for Happ's and NWEC Mother's Day Classic are now open. For those of you attending the Northwest HT weekend please join us for a Young Rider social. It is a great way to meet other YR members and find out what is happening this year. Watch your email for more details on time and location!
We have a great group of riders and grooms who have signed up to be a part of the YR Training Half Star Team(s) at Inavale. There is still time to send me your name if you would like to be a part of the YR Training Half Star team. For those of you riding at other levels at Inavale be sure and cheer our team(s) on and offer help and support!
Young Rider Summer Camp this year will be held at Aspen Farms, June 20th -23rd. Instructors confirmed to date are Jonathan Elliott, Jean Moyer and Jennifer Winkler and we are working on several more.
Registration and information is now available on line at the Young Rider section of the Area VII website. You can find it under "Young Riders" then "camps and clinics" at www.areavii.org .Space at camp is limited to available stalls, so please send in your forms early to reserve your place! Riders that are candidates for NAJYRC are strongly encouraged to come to camp.
I hope that everyone is having a great start to spring and I look forward to seeing everyone soon!
Piper Cheney
Area VII Young Riders
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