March 2017 FRC Member Newsletter

NEWS
March
2017
.President’s Corner - March 2017
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
To spoil or not to spoil? We all recognize the horse that is truly spoiled - not in the good
way. I am talking about the one that takes control over his human, is pushy and demanding,
doesn’t respect space and is not dependable. Of course, we all know that this is a problem
that starts with the human in the relationship. Horses need structure and rules to live by -
the same type of hierarchical structure that they exhibit when living with other horses in a
herd. Horses feel better when they know “the rules” - which doesn’t mean that they won’t
take the opportunity to be the boss if you let them! I share these thoughts because I love my
horse almost beyond explanation. He is just so adorable and engaging and handsome and
cute and capable…. and he works his patootie off for me!!!!! His work ethic alone is enough
to make me want to feed him a bucket of carrots any time he might want them. But loving
my horse and doing right by him can be a tricky cliff walk. I want to smother him with my
love. In horse terms, that is different than how someone might spoil a grandchild. The right
kind of spoiling means he gets cooled down properly, blanketed properly and fed healthily in
a routine that creates comfort and regularity in his life. It means that he learns to stand in the
cross ties without angst because he is secure. It means that he is willing to climb into and
out of a trailer because he trusts me. It means that he doesn’t ever demand treats, but that
he is thrilled to be surprised with one. It means that he has variety in his work and his
environment. It means that he has respect for me because I have respect for him. It means I
have to be consistent and at times tough enough to keep the line drawn so that I feel safe
and he feels content with that line. With horses, our goal should be that “to spoil them”
means to provide them with routine, security, clarity, comfort, kindness and a mutual
respect. Once a horse is spoiled in the wrong way because there is no longer definition in
the relationship with his human, it is a difficult behavior to correct and maintain. I have rarely
seen a badly behaved horse that I felt was really content. Usually, that horse expresses fear
or belligerence as a defensive response to a lack of clarity regarding his place in the human
world. To spoil or not to spoil? It all comes down to how you define “spoiling” and that
makes all of the difference to your equine partner.
-- Jodi Lees, FRC Board President

2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Special Events -
Shows – March 4 FRC Dressage & CT Schooling Show at FENCE
March 5 FRC Cross Country Schooling at FENCE
Educational Seminar – March 15 Landrum Depot

DID YOU KNOW……….
FRC IS PROUD TO BE ABLE TO AWARD FOUR SCHOLARSHIPS TO RIDERS
ANNUALLY?
In order to qualify for an FRC Rider Scholarship, you must be a current FRC member at
the time of your application. Additionally, your request must be for a rare educational
opportunity or clinic or a championship competition directly related to your riding
discipline. In exchange, scholarship recipients must give back to the club in some
tangible way. For further information on FRC Rider Scholarship eligibility, go to our
website: www.foothillsridingclub.org

2017 FRC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Membership into the FRC is a great idea. Perks include an informative, emailed monthly newsletter,
discounts on club-sponsored activities, educational programs, socials with fun people, and opportunities
to compete for end of the year awards! Join now with any one of our three membership options below.
Please note that all membership options this year include an emailed newsletter. Mailed newsletters
are no longer available unless prior arrangements are made with the Membership Chair.
Individual ($25)
Family ($30)
Business ($35)
Name (s): ____________________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ State: _____ Zip: ________
Phone: ______________________________ E-Mail: _______________________________________
(Above information will be included in the membership directory unless you tell us not to. Please write legibly!
The club is not responsible for members not receiving club communications due to illegible membership forms.)
Check ALL interests: __Dressage __Eventing __Trail Riding __ Pleasure Riding __ Western
__ Endurance __ Fox Hunting __ Hunter/Jumper __Breeder __ Driving __Hunter Paces
__Social member only Other:_____________________________________________
Ideas for clinics, horse events, meeting topics or social events for 2017:
____ I am available to volunteer for club sponsored events (list volunteer job you would like)
____ I am available to help set up and take down for the shows (usually Thur. or Friday before show)
The best way to contact me about volunteering is: ___text ___email ____phone call
Make your check payable to FRC and mail to: FRC, P. O. Box 637, Landrum, SC 29356.
For questions, please contact foothillsridingclub@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!

Dear FRC members ~
Happy New Year! Though it is just March, Spring will be upon us
before we know it. Spring means: FENCE Horse Trials, which this year
is April 15 and 16 - Easter weekend. Since the loss of so many horse
shows recently, FENCE depends on this Horse Trials as a major
source of revenue support for their operations. The Horse Trials are
also one of the most important ways for the Foothills Riding Club to
fulfill their Affiliate Status obligation to FENCE, so we may continue to
hold our events there.
Which is a long way of saying: We need volunteers! So many FRC
members have supported the FENCE Horse Trials in the past; we
appreciate and need your experience and expertise. There are many
places for those of you who are new to the sport as well, and volunteer
training is provided for some positions.
Please consider giving a day - or the weekend - to FENCE on April 15
and 16. If you can offer a day (or two!) we will need:
Your name
Phone number or e-mail address (or both)
Mailing address (for thank-yous, after)
Days you will be available to help
Volunteer position you would like
Any experience you already have
Send or call in this information to Tracie Hanson at
FENCE, admin@fence.org or 828.859.9021
Thank you!

A “Sold Out” Crowd greets our first Educational Seminar of 2017!
Our area pastures and fields should be in great shape in 2017 if the standing room only
crowd at FRC's first Educational Seminar was any indication. A packed house listened to Little
Mountain Farm Supply owner, Laura Backus, as she made pasture management simple. If you
want to plant grass seed, timing is
everything. For Coastal Bermuda plant in
mid spring. For Fescue plant in mid fall.
Get a soil sample (free during the winter
months from the NC Dept. of Agriculture)
and apply lime if needed. You also need
the sample to determine what, if any,
fertilizer to apply. Add some rain and
you've got grass!
Foothills Riding Club Educational Seminar coordinator
Kailey Parker was thrilled the turn out, "I am so thankful to all
those who came out to make our first seminar of the year a huge
success. Offering these educational seminars is just one of the
many things that FRC provides for our community and it was
wonderful to see not only familiar faces but many, many new
ones as well. Laura did a wonderful job of being light-hearted
and realistic about the challenges of pasture management and
everyone left with a wealth of knowledge to take back to the
fields!"
Ms. Backus also donated two door
prizes for FRC members. Jennifer Weaver
won the free FRC membership donated by
the club.
FRC puts on seminars throughout the year to educate all
equestrians from trail riders to dressage riders and much more.
Although the topic changes month to month, there is always a
social time prior to the presentation and FRC provides the
refreshments. For 2017, the FRC seminars will be held at the
Landrum Depot, 211 N. Trade St. in Landrum, SC beginning at 6:30pm for socializing.
The March Educational Seminar guest will be Dr. Mason Shelton, PT. He will tell us
how to take better care of ourselves from a physical therapist's perspective. Mark your
calendars for March 15, 2017 starting at 6:30pm.
For more information about Foothills Riding Club activities check the FRC website,
www.foothillsridingclub.org.

We hope you can join us for the April 1st Dressage and Combined Test Schooling Show (with
stadium jumping schooling rounds) at FENCE! Closing date is March 25th (entries must be
received by this date, so send entries in early!). Be sure to become an FRC member before
the show in order to qualify for the FRC amazing year end awards! Show entry forms and
information is on the website at www.foothillsridingclub.org.
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS!
Attention 2017 competitors:
FRC will set up a self (ie) serve photo booth at our shows this year!
Weather permitting, you will have the perfect spot to capture the day with your
ribbons, horses, friends, dogs, or all of the above! FUN!
In addition, we will have a competitor hospitality table with
light snacks for you and your horse.
Just look for the FRC banner.

In the Spotlight
If you have attended any FRC event that involved food in the last few years then you have
seen our March “Spotlight of our Members person, Kathy Korth. Kathy has been a fixture
at horse shows, educational seminars and many other FRC events. You have seen Kathy
around; now let's learn more about her in her own words!
A native of Michigan, I lived in California and Florida
before moving to WNC in 1983. With a bachelors in Public
Administration and Political Science, I worked for
congressional and senate campaigns before moving on to
various marketing jobs over the years. I was a “stay at home”
mom for many years. I have two kids and two grandchildren.
I moved to Polk County in 2007 from the Asheville area. It
was a move I wish I had done sooner….such a great place to
have my horses and so much easier. I have never looked
back! My horses love it, also.
I have loved horses since I was a small child. I rode a
mechanical horse when I was a toddler outside a Kroger store
in Saginaw, Michigan and never looked back! Seriously- I
took every opportunity to ride, groom and muck a stall, horse
camps, leasing, hanging out at barns until I was able to own
my own horse. I took time away during early years of raising my children and was
fortunate my daughter declared at five years of age that she loved horses. I currently own
one horse and board another.
I pleasure ride my twenty-year-old, sometimes lame, Irish Sport Horse mare,
Chloe. I have had her for sixteen years. Every time I ride her it is a wonderful “gift”. We
have been through a lot together and really appreciate each other.
Of course, volunteering for FRC has been my volunteer commitment for the last few
years. I love the outdoors and enjoy gardening, hiking and taking care of my small farm.
Also, reading, cooking and home decorating are things I try to make time for.
I have been an FRC member probably since 2005. I belonged when I lived up in the
Asheville area and came down to some of the shows and meetings. After moving here in
2007, FRC was a great way to meet fellow equestrians and make new friends. I joined
FRC for all the great benefits of shows, education and, as I mentioned before, meeting
fellow equestrians. I really like the great people and the niche FRC fills in the horse
community.
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Every month FRC will spotlight one of our members. If you are interested in being
“In the Spotlight”, please contact Carrie Knox at carrie.federici@gmail.com

FRC Educational Seminar March 15
Caring for and riding horses is hard on your
body! Do you know any long term equestrians
that have not dealt with back, neck, hip, knee,
or some other pain?? Dr. Mason Shelton, PT
and owner of ALIGN Specialized Body Care in
Mills River, NC is married to one of those
equestrians…Susan Shelton. Over the years,
he has tailored techniques to help the issues
that commonly plague the equestrian
community. He is looking forward to sharing
methods for dealing with pain, as well as
exercises to help with strength and flexibility
to AVOID pain.
To learn more about Mason, visit his
website www.alignwnc.com. Also, check
out some funny but helpful videos Mason
and his accomplished Yogi brother Tucker
have put together, on Align Specialized
Body Care’s Facebook Page.
If you have any specific issues you’d like to hear information about, please email Mason at
alignwnc@gmail.com before the seminar, and we’ll see what we can do!
Be ready to join in some group exercises and learn how to be stronger, more flexible, and
straighter in the saddle as well as protect your body for the future!
Educational Seminar is Wednesday, March 15 at the Landrum Depot beginning at 6:30
for socializing and 7:00pm for the program. The Landrum Depot is located at 211 N. Trade
Ave. in Landrum, South Carolina.
Foothills Riding Club is organized for the purpose of promoting equestrian interests for all horse lovers, including
dressage and combined training, through sponsorship of educational and recreational activities.

Calling All Volunteers! FRC Needs YOU!
We can’t run all our great shows, events, clinics, and seminars without some help from our awesome
membership, and there are some great perks! Volunteers earn $10 “club bucks” for up to a half-day of
volunteering, $20 for a full day, or $30 for set up of a horse show. “Club bucks” can be used for
membership, shows, clinics, and many other club activities. Finally, our annual Volunteer Appreciation
Dinner, hosted by the FRC board in August, is free to anyone who volunteered in the previous 12
months!
Call or email your volunteer coordinators Jillian at (814) 441-0942 or jillian.j.woolridge@gmail.com OR
Hatsie Goodrich at hgoodrich2@yahoo.com to sign up!
NEW!!!! Volunteer Incentive Program
… because our volunteers are our VIP’s!
In addition to our current volunteer perks earned at every show we also track the hours worked. Hours
from January to December of every calendar year will be tallied in half-day terms. We know our
dedicated volunteers deserve to be recognized for the time they rack up with the FRC, and we
appreciate all they do. Volunteers can reach one of three tiers of service to earn embroidered,
personalized attire!
2 days … earn a polo!
4 days … earn a vest!
6 days … earn a jacket!
Days can be racked up as half-days at horse shows, clinics, set up/take down, or other volunteer
activities. Contact your board for more details!
NEW!!! FRC Community Outreach Project!
The Foothills Riding Club is reaching out to our local community to help equines in need. Our first
project is a spring work day at Big Oaks Rescue. No number of volunteers is too small! We will take as
many as possible and carpool where we can.
We are looking for our first group to go on Saturday, March 18 th , from 8am to mid-afternoon.
We need all kinds, from people willing to do stalls and throw hay to people willing to groom and spend
time with the horses. All levels of physical abilities welcome!
To learn more about Big Oaks you can visit their website at http://www.bigoaksrescuefarm.org/ . To sign
up, contact Jillian at 814-441-0942 or jillian.j.woolridge@gmail.com .

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A BIT O’ NEWS
BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP
Have you ever wanted to display your business card in a monthly publication
seen by people who have the same interests as you at just pennies a day?
If you’ve answered yes, please consider the FRC’s new BUSINESS
MEMBERSHIP. For just $35 per year, the Business Membership allows FRC
Business members to advertise their business card in every monthly newsletter
publication. And, of course, this membership option includes all the benefits of
FRC membership, such as educational seminars, member rates at FRC shows,
clinics, and a monthly newsletter!
Joining the FRC is easy! Go to www.foothillsridingclub.org/membership for the
2017 Membership Form. In addition to the Business Membership option, the FRC
is also offering new pricing on monthly newsletter advertising:
∙$10 for half page ad
∙$20 for a full page ad
∙$10 for a non-business member to print a business card
** All ads must be supplied to frcnewsletterads@gmail.com and paid in advance**
Checks made out to FRC PO Box 637 Landrum, SC 29356

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CLASSIFIED ADS
Do you have your own tack/horses/equipment, etc. to sell, services to
offer, or events to promote? Members can post those items in the FRC
Newsletter for free! And non-members only pay $10. Email us at
frcnewsletterads@gmail.com to get yours into next month’s issue.
Please limit ads to 3 small photos and 5 lines of text.
FOR SALE: 14.3/15 HH, bay, sport horse, sold to
me as a Welch cob/TB sport horse, about 10 years
old. Has done H.Paces, extensive trails, jumped
some X-Country fences at FENCE, has been in
dressage training. Would be well suited for:
dressage, endurance, eventing. A perfect fit for the
right Pony Clubber. He is very sweet and smart.
Up to date on everything. Needs a confident
rider. For more information call Llyn 716 698-
9859 THANKS
.
HELP WANTED for HORSE FARM: Motivated, strong,
detailed-oriented individual needed to manage and
perform all aspects of farm care. Must have DL and auto
insurance. For detail list of job responsibilities inquiry
online to:
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I have tons of tack, blankets, bits, saddles and other high quality horse equipment for sale at
very reduced prices. Please call or text to come take a look. Beth Perkins (828)230-0393
Best Friend Grazing muzzle. Large horse. Excellent
condition. $25 Janet Stone
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Guardian mask- slightly used. Standard Guardian Mask with Included Pair of 95% Sunshades
Equine UV protection medical garment, and face protection. Not just “fly mask”, the "95%
Sunshades" are an aid in the healing, treatment, and prevention of eye conditions. Includes
tabs for Nose Covers, and Accessories or even repellant.
Can also be used for riding and working horses when used over or under most standard
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