February 2017 FRC Member Newsletter
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NEWS <strong>February</strong><br />
<strong>2017</strong><br />
PRESIDENT’S CORNER<br />
When horses make us laugh<br />
There is nothing so pure<br />
Majesty and beauty with such cunning cleverness<br />
Stoicism that can turn to goofiness in a moment<br />
Pixies, jokers, elves, geniuses<br />
Every day - an opportunity to grin at their shining personalities<br />
What an amazing way to enjoy a moment - laughing with your horse!<br />
Jodi<br />
. -- Jodi Lees, <strong>FRC</strong> Board President
Foothills Riding Club 2016 Gala Awards Gala<br />
What's not to like when you open a door and see large<br />
tables laden with beautifully presented, enticing awards?<br />
Festive decorations are all around with elegantly<br />
decorated tables welcoming beautifully attired folks to sit<br />
and visit. And throughout the room old friends and new<br />
are mingling and enjoying the ambiance, music and<br />
libations. What a delightful way to start the evening!<br />
The second annual <strong>FRC</strong> Awards Gala provided an<br />
unforgettable evening full of fun and surprises. From the<br />
special awards to the sumptuous dinner, our biggest event<br />
of the year delighted the sold out crowd in every way.<br />
<strong>FRC</strong> president Jodi Lees<br />
discussed all the great things that<br />
<strong>FRC</strong> accomplished in 2016 then<br />
introduced the <strong>2017</strong> board members.<br />
The crowd honored both new and<br />
returning board members.<br />
Then the awards began. And what<br />
prizes they were! Lovey leather<br />
halters and lead ropes, embroidered<br />
saddle pads, horse treats, mugs and<br />
more were awarded to a large group<br />
of riders who competed in the 2016<br />
<strong>FRC</strong> Show Series.<br />
And if that was not enough – three lucky raffle winners received bridles, gift certificates<br />
and a muck bucket full of goodies. Everyone attending the Gala received a chance to win.<br />
Congratulations to you lucky winners!<br />
Catherine Gillet Susan Shelton Erik Dierks
The 2016 <strong>FRC</strong> Show Series winners were as follows:<br />
Introductory Dressage:<br />
1- Courtney Abrams<br />
2- Ellen Lowry<br />
3- Cathy Schwartz Novice Dressage Only:<br />
4- Amy Washburn-Cooke. 1- Hatsie Goodrich<br />
2- Amy Nichols<br />
3- Beth Perkins<br />
4- Reiss McKinney<br />
Beginner Novice Dressage Only:<br />
1- Marissa Griffin Training Level Dressage:<br />
2- Emma Daughtry 1- Sandra Bailey<br />
3- Barrie Coffin 2- Carolyn West<br />
4- Lauren Bergrud 3- Elizabeth McCorvey<br />
4- Jennifer Simpson
First Level Dressage:<br />
Second Level Dressage and above:<br />
1- Susan Shelton 1- Sue Mullen<br />
2- Johanna Fowler 2- Stephanie Gibson<br />
3- Susan Shelton 3- Lisa Brown<br />
4- Trayce Doubek 4- Elaine Sweet<br />
Novice Level Combined Test:<br />
Beginner Novice Level Combined Test:<br />
1- Jillian Woolridge 1- Sandra Bailey<br />
2- Hatsie Goodrich 2- Bri Ambrosic<br />
3- Justin Hull 3- Erik Dierks<br />
4- Meredith Wyte 4- Rachel Wood
Intro Level Combined Test:<br />
Special Thanks to <strong>Newsletter</strong> Editor<br />
1- Gabrielle Miller Janet Stone<br />
2- Cannon Honbarrier<br />
3- Marissa Griffin<br />
4- Jasmin Fischer (Cathy Schwartz standing in)<br />
Great work everyone! Good luck in <strong>2017</strong>.<br />
Many folks in attendance were so impressed by the 2016 Show Series awards that<br />
they vowed to compete in <strong>2017</strong>. So get your horses ready and sign up for the first show<br />
in our series set for March 4, <strong>2017</strong> at FENCE in Tryon, NC. The 4 th is a Dressage and<br />
Combined Test show and on the 5th there will be a chance to school the FENCE cross<br />
country course. For more information on the shows, volunteer opportunities and much<br />
more - check out the <strong>FRC</strong> web site at www.foothillsridingclub.org<br />
Enjoy these photos from the Gala -
Big THANK YOU to the <strong>FRC</strong> BOARD!
2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS<br />
Special Events - <strong>February</strong> 15 <strong>FRC</strong> Educational Seminar<br />
Shows – March 4 <strong>FRC</strong> Dressage & CT Schooling Show at FENCE<br />
March 5 <strong>FRC</strong> Cross Country Schooling at FENCE
DID YOU KNOW……….<br />
<strong>FRC</strong> IS PROUD TO BE ABLE TO AWARD FOUR SCHOLARSHIPS TO RIDERS<br />
ANNUALLY?<br />
In order to qualify for an <strong>FRC</strong> Rider Scholarship, you must be a current <strong>FRC</strong> member at<br />
the time of your application. Additionally, your request must be for a rare educational<br />
opportunity or clinic or a championship competition directly related to your riding<br />
discipline. In exchange, scholarship recipients must give back to the club in some<br />
tangible way. For further information on <strong>FRC</strong> Rider Scholarship eligibility, go to our<br />
website: www.foothillsridingclub.org<br />
Sue Mullen's horse, Tyler, is sporting<br />
his first place halter and ribbon that was<br />
presented at the <strong>FRC</strong> Gala.
Haven’t renewed your <strong>FRC</strong> <strong>2017</strong> membership??<br />
This will be your last newsletter!<br />
<strong>Member</strong>ship in the <strong>FRC</strong> brings many perks: discounts for shows, the opportunity to earn Club Bucks to<br />
pay for camps, clinics or show entry fees, eligibility for year-end awards, scholarship opportunities,<br />
monthly newsletter, free admittance to educational seminars, social activities and much more! For<br />
those who have yet to renew their <strong>FRC</strong> membership, this will be your LAST newsletter!! So, RENEW<br />
NOW to take avoid a disruption in your newsletter delivery!<br />
There are two ways to renew your membership:<br />
1. Fill out the membership application in the newsletter and mail it in with your dues to the <strong>FRC</strong> PO<br />
Box (PO Box 637, Landrum, SC 29356)<br />
--OR—<br />
2. Log onto the <strong>FRC</strong> website: www.foothillsridingclub.org, click on MEMBERSHIP, fill out a<br />
membership application online and pay for your dues through PayPal once receiving invoice.<br />
Questions? Contact your <strong>2017</strong> <strong>Member</strong>ship Chair, Stacey Quaranta at foothillsridingclub@gmail.com.
<strong>2017</strong> <strong>FRC</strong> MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION<br />
<strong>Member</strong>ship into the <strong>FRC</strong> is a great idea. Perks include an informative, emailed monthly newsletter,<br />
discounts on club-sponsored activities, educational programs, socials with fun people, and opportunities<br />
to compete for end of the year awards! Join now with any one of our three membership options below.<br />
Please note that all membership options this year include an emailed newsletter. Mailed newsletters<br />
are no longer available unless prior arrangements are made with the <strong>Member</strong>ship Chair.<br />
Individual ($25)<br />
Family ($30)<br />
Business ($35)<br />
Name (s): ____________________________________________________________________________<br />
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________<br />
City: ___________________________________ State: _____ Zip: ________<br />
Phone: ______________________________ E-Mail: _______________________________________<br />
(Above information will be included in the membership directory unless you tell us not to. Please write legibly!<br />
The club is not responsible for members not receiving club communications due to illegible membership forms.)<br />
Check ALL interests: __Dressage __Eventing __Trail Riding __ Pleasure Riding __ Western<br />
__ Endurance __ Fox Hunting __ Hunter/Jumper __Breeder __ Driving __Hunter Paces<br />
__Social member only Other:_____________________________________________<br />
Ideas for clinics, horse events, meeting topics or social events for <strong>2017</strong>:<br />
____ I am available to volunteer for club sponsored events (list volunteer job you would like)<br />
____ I am available to help set up and take down for the shows (usually Thur. or Friday before show)<br />
The best way to contact me about volunteering is: ___text ___email ____phone call<br />
Make your check payable to <strong>FRC</strong> and mail to: <strong>FRC</strong>, P. O. Box 637, Landrum, SC 29356.<br />
For questions, please contact foothillsridingclub@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!
<strong>FRC</strong> Educational Seminar - <strong>February</strong> 15<br />
The snow might be on the ground but it is time to think<br />
about our pastures. Anticipating the coming spring is a<br />
great way to cure the winter doldrums!<br />
Please join Foothills Riding Club in welcoming Laura<br />
Backus to kick off our Educational Seminars for <strong>2017</strong>.<br />
Laura is the owner of Little Mountain Farm Supply in<br />
Green Creek, NC and she is our resident expert in all<br />
things grass for horses. Laura explains, “I have been doing<br />
this for 20 years.”<br />
Do you want to know what time of the year is best to<br />
fertilize? What should you use to fertilize? Is there an<br />
organic alternative? What about mowing? How high? Do<br />
you need insecticide or herbicide? You will get these<br />
questions answered and much more at the <strong>FRC</strong> Educational Seminar.<br />
Our first Educational Seminar is Wednesday, <strong>February</strong> 15 at the Landrum Depot<br />
beginning at 6:30 for socializing and 7:00pm for the program. The Landrum Depot is<br />
located at 211 N. Trade Ave. in Landrum, South Carolina.<br />
Foothills Riding Club is organized for the purpose of promoting equestrian interests for all horse lovers, including<br />
dressage and combined training, through sponsorship of educational and recreational activities.<br />
For more information about the Seminar and the Club check out the Foothills Riding Club web site at<br />
www.foothillsridingclub.org.
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS!<br />
Attention <strong>2017</strong> competitors:<br />
<strong>FRC</strong> will set up a self (ie) serve photo booth at our shows this year! Weather<br />
permitting, you will have the perfect spot to capture the day with your ribbons,<br />
horses, friends, dogs, or all of the above! FUN!<br />
In addition, we will have a competitor hospitality table with light snacks for you and<br />
your horse. Just look for the <strong>FRC</strong> banner.
Meet Our <strong>Member</strong>s<br />
My name is Michele Parrish and I have been studying<br />
the art of riding and horsemanship most of my life. My<br />
passion for horses started when my dad first put me on<br />
a pony at the age of 4 and it took off from there! I have<br />
now been riding for 32 years and competing, teaching<br />
and training in dressage, eventing, and hunter/jumpers<br />
for 20 of those years. For the last 7 years, I have been<br />
managing my own facility and teaching, training, and<br />
competing full time. I have studied classical equitation<br />
and base my training philosophy from the schools of Dr.<br />
Reiner Klimke, Gordon Wright, and behavioral training<br />
from horse masters Ray Hunt and Tom Dorrance. I<br />
believe that all disciplines from dressage to hunter<br />
jumpers should stem from the same philosophy of horsemanship always putting the horse first<br />
and developing relaxation, forward, straightness and rhythm.<br />
Although my wonderful human teachers have guided me forward into the art of horsemanship<br />
and equitation, I must acknowledge my most diligent and unfailing teachers, the horses! I have<br />
been striving more diligently to learn the language of “equus” in order to better understand the<br />
horses that I work with and “speak” to them in a language that they understand. My studies of<br />
the behavioral patterns of horses and how they communicate with each other have led to a<br />
much deeper and thorough understanding of the hows and whys of what we do as trainers,<br />
riders, and owners of these wonderful animals. It is my desire to bring the language of equus<br />
to my human students to teach them how to speak to and train their horses in a way the<br />
horses understand. This leads to building a stronger bond of relationship and trust between<br />
equine and human that can then be taken in any direction, whether going for a pleasure ride<br />
down the trail or into the competition arena.<br />
I currently run an equestrian center in Flat Rock, NC at the lovely Paris Stables, which<br />
currently accommodates 17 horses including boarders, horses in training and lesson horses. I<br />
teach all levels of riding focusing on a strong classical foundation of equitation and<br />
horsemanship. I also host and teach a variety of clinics and seminars including “understanding<br />
equus and equitation: how to combine their language and ours”, “gymnastics for physical<br />
development of the equine athlete”, “trailer loading: problems and solutions”, “biomechanics<br />
and dressage to music: using rhythm to tap into unity in movement with your horse”, etc. At my<br />
facility and travel in and out of state to teach clinics as well. I joined <strong>FRC</strong> because I was highly<br />
impressed by the organization itself as well as the avenue to introduce my students and horses<br />
into the world of competitive dressage and combined training without the stresses of rated<br />
showing. I find all of the shows I have attended to be nicely laid out and well run and all of the<br />
staff and judges to be very accommodating and helpful with the students and developing
horses. I cannot express enough gratitude to <strong>FRC</strong> for making these shows a venue for<br />
learning and development of horse and rider!<br />
The following are a few highlights of life lessons I feel that horses have taught me:<br />
- How to step back and breathe; not everything has to go<br />
according to my plan!<br />
- Formulas do not work with equines or people; every horse<br />
and every human have their own personality and best way<br />
that they learn. They all need the same basics but the road to<br />
get them there may not be the same as the last individual.<br />
- Think outside of the box - the horses are always talking to<br />
us if we will take a minute and listen. It might cost us some<br />
self-pride but we will always gain treasure chest of knowledge<br />
by doing so.<br />
- Humility goes a long way in this beautiful journey of horsemanship and life!<br />
- Poop happens… a lot!<br />
- Don't be afraid to get to the end of yourself… it is in that moment that you will find out what<br />
you are really made of.<br />
- last on this list but certainly not the least is what an incredible gift and honor it is to work in<br />
the presence of such noble, honest, and forgiving creatures.<br />
Feel free to contact me for more info about my training philosophy, to inquire about lessons,<br />
training, or board at 33-416-0672 or email at michele.parrish@yahoo.com or via Facebook<br />
messenger. My barn Facebook page is mp equestrian at paris stables for photos or info on<br />
upcoming clinics and shows.<br />
A BIT O’ NEWS<br />
PLEASE SEND ANY NEWS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE TO frcnewsletterads@gmail.com<br />
Jodi Lees has been granted her official “S” Dressage Judge license<br />
by the US Equestrian Federation (formally known as USEF). After<br />
almost 13 years from L license to S license, Jodi thanks everyone for<br />
their support in her efforts to achieve this milestone in her Dressage<br />
career.<br />
Congratulations!!
Calling All Volunteers! <strong>FRC</strong> Needs YOU!<br />
We can’t run all of our great shows, events, clinics, and seminars without some<br />
help from our awesome membership, and there are some great perks!<br />
Volunteers earn $10 club bucks for up to a half-day of volunteering, $20 for a full<br />
day, or $30 for set up of a horse show. “Club bucks” can be used for<br />
membership, shows, clinics, and many other club activities. Finally, our annual<br />
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, hosted by the <strong>FRC</strong> board in August, is free to<br />
anyone who volunteered in the previous 12 months!<br />
Call or email your volunteer coordinators Jillian at (814) 441-0942 or<br />
jillian.j.woolridge@gmail.com OR Hatsie Goodrich at hgoodrich2@yahoo.com to<br />
sign up!<br />
Get Ready.., Get Set.., Go!!!<br />
A new Volunteer Appreciation Incentive Program is happening this year. We<br />
will have a program in place which allows Volunteers to rack up hours to win<br />
an embroidered <strong>FRC</strong> Polo shirt, an embroidered <strong>FRC</strong> jacket or an embroidered<br />
<strong>FRC</strong> coat. Exact details and pictures will follow in next month’s newsletter but<br />
VOLUNTEER time starts NOW!<br />
Keep your eyes open for details….
CLASSIFIED ADS<br />
Do you have your own tack/horses/equipment, etc. to sell, services to<br />
offer, or events to promote? <strong>Member</strong>s can post those items in the <strong>FRC</strong><br />
<strong>Newsletter</strong> for free! And non-members only pay $10. Email us at<br />
frcnewsletterads@gmail.com to get yours into next month’s issue.<br />
Please limit ads to 3 small photos and 5 lines of text.<br />
HELP WANTED for HORSE FARM: Motivated, strong,<br />
detailed-oriented individual needed to manage and<br />
perform all aspects of farm care. Must have DL and<br />
auto insurance. For detail list of job responsibilities<br />
inquiry online to:<br />
jrk1213@sbcglobal.net.<br />
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Stone Soup<br />
Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at Stone Soup Market &<br />
Cafe Wednesday thru Saturday. Check out our new market area with<br />
baked goods, frozen casseroles and soup. Cooking classes now<br />
offered on Sunday afternoon. First class is 1/29 from 3-6pm. We will<br />
make a classic French soufflé, braised short ribs and Parmesan risotto.<br />
More to come! Stone Soup 864-457-5255 1523 E. Rutherford St Landrum SC
CLASSIFIED ADS<br />
Two Point Air Vest in EXCELLENT condition. Worn less than a<br />
dozen times. Includes the bungee lanyard, saddle attachment, and<br />
TWO additional air canisters. Vest is Black in color and sized medium.<br />
These vests retail for $675. Do yourself a favor, buy barely used, save<br />
a bundle, and feel safer the next time you jump! $400 for vest and 2<br />
canisters. Call or Text 828-545-9626 for more information.<br />
FIVE STAR TACK figure eight bridle for sale. The leather on this bridle is<br />
so soft and supple. Lovely fancy stitching on brow band and figure eight<br />
pieces. It’s a genuine piece of quality workmanship. Bridle has been used<br />
less than a dozen times and is in excellent condition. $200. Full Size. Call<br />
or Text 828-545-9626 for more pictures, measurements or information. If<br />
you live in the Tryon/Landrum/Asheville area, would be happy to let you try<br />
the bridle on your horse for sizing purposes.<br />
Tipperary Cross Country Vest for Sale.<br />
Rugged construction that will provide<br />
excellent protection from falls. This is an<br />
excellent vest for those starting out in<br />
Eventing and needing a strong, sturdy vest<br />
for Cross Country. Older vest but in good<br />
Condition. Size Medium. Try-ons available<br />
for locals in the Tryon/Asheville area. $75.<br />
Call or Text 828-545-9626 for more<br />
information.
CLASSIFIED ADS<br />
Tipperary Cross Country Vest<br />
for sale. Unique color<br />
combination. Beautifully<br />
maintained and in excellent<br />
condition! Always worn with an<br />
air vest, so, vest has maintained<br />
its original show room shine!<br />
Sized Small/36. If you live in the<br />
Tryon/Landrum/Asheville area, I<br />
would be happy to let you try on<br />
the vest for sizing purposes.<br />
$120. For more pictures or<br />
information, please call or text 828-545-9626<br />
Lovely 10 yr. old bay TB/Perch mare. Ready for 1st level Susan 828-632-2427<br />
1995 Featherlite all aluminum 2-horse bumper pull, strait load step up in excellent condition. 7'6" tall, 6'7" wide.<br />
Drop windows on head with custom built heavy duty aluminum drop<br />
grills. Mostly kept indoors, rubber floor<br />
& wall mats, walk thru door from stalls<br />
to spacious dressing room with clothes<br />
hanger, full length mirror, blanket bar, 2<br />
bridle racks, 2 saddle racks, 2 brush<br />
boxes, brand new spare. This trailer has<br />
been lightly used! $6,900 Email<br />
betzelfarm@hotmail.com 702-300-<br />
4455 Many more pictures on request!
BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP<br />
Have you ever wanted to display your business card in a monthly publication<br />
seen by people who have the same interests as you at just pennies a day? If<br />
you’ve answered yes, please consider the <strong>FRC</strong>’s new BUSINESS<br />
MEMBERSHIP. For just $35 per year, the Business <strong>Member</strong>ship allows <strong>FRC</strong><br />
Business members to advertise their business card in every monthly newsletter<br />
publication. And, of course, this membership option includes all the perks of<br />
<strong>FRC</strong> membership, such as educational seminars, member rates at <strong>FRC</strong> shows,<br />
clinics, and a monthly newsletter!<br />
Joining the <strong>FRC</strong> is easy! Go to www.foothillsridingclub.org/membership for the<br />
<strong>2017</strong> <strong>Member</strong>ship Form. In addition to the Business <strong>Member</strong>ship option, the <strong>FRC</strong><br />
is also offering new pricing on monthly newsletter advertising:<br />
∙$10 for half page ad<br />
∙$20 for a full page ad<br />
∙$10 for a non-business member to print a business card<br />
** All ads must be supplied to frcnewsletterads@gmail.com and paid in advance**<br />
Checks made out to <strong>FRC</strong> PO Box 637 Landrum, SC 29356<br />
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