May 2018 FRC Member Newsletter

NEWS
May
2018
My fellow Board member, Natalie Schembra, our friend Rachael Bradley, and I
just spent a fabulous girls' weekend at the Landrover Kentucky 3-Day Event. I
was amazed to hear the announcer say there were over 1,000 volunteers making
it all run smoothly and it gave me inspiration and fuel to help our FRC volunteers
do the best job ever! Volunteers rock and we are forever grateful to everyone
who helps the FRC in all its endeavors. Maybe we should call it the Year of the
Volunteer!
Sign of Spring

2018 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, scholarship opportunities and year
end awards! Join now with any one of our three membership options below.
Individual ($25)
Family ($30)
Business ($35) – includes a free business card sized ad in our monthly newsletter!
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, educational seminars or social events for 2018:
____ I am available to volunteer for club sponsored events (list volunteer job you would like)
____ I am available to help set up (usually Thurs or Fri) before the show or take down at the conclusion of the
show
Make your check payable to FRC and mail to: FRC, P. O. Box 637, Landrum, SC 29356.
If you have chosen to join as a Business Member, please attach your business card with this membership
application so we can include it in our monthly newsletter!
For questions, please contact foothillsridingclub@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!

2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Educational Seminar- All 2018 Seminars will held at the FENCE House
Wednesday May 16 Trail Riding Etiquette and Safety presented by Dot Moyer
“Since it is the 25th anniversary of FETA this year, I am calling the presentation "Ride Safe,
Ride Friendly: 25 Years of 'Just Trail Riding' in Tryon Horse Country." The main focus will be
on preserving our trails and trail riders thru rider safety and etiquette. This will be a fun "sit
around the campfire" type presentation with lots of opportunity for attendees to share practical
knowledge, skills and tall tales.”
We would like to donate the honorarium to FENCE in honor of the founders of FETA and
FENCE, recognizing their outstanding contribution to the protection of land and way of life in
our area.”
Wednesday June 20 “The Foothills Riding Club is thrilled to present a Dressage Scribe
Clinic with Margaret Freeman, USDF "S" Judge, local rider and frequent clinician with the
Lendon Gray's nationally recognized "Dressage4Kids" program. Margaret is a freelance
writer/editor who covered the equestrian events at seven Olympic Games for the Associated
Press, she is executive secretary of the USDF and has been judging for 30 years and judging
at the "S" level for 18 years.
This clinic will focus on the role and duties of the scribe, and will provide essential real-time
practice at scribing current USDF Dressage tests from First level to FEI including a Dressage
Freestyle (via video). Additionally, Margaret is encouraging anyone to "Ask the Judge" all
those questions they may have always wanted to ask.
Cost is $5 FRC members, $10 non-members. Door prize will be a set of On the Levels
dressage tests DVDs as donated by Margaret herself! Those who wish to participate are
requested to email the FRC Educational co-chair Barbara Clarke at jbbaclarke@hotmail.com in
order to pre-register."
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UPCOMING SHOWS
date!
July 14 th – FRC Dressage only at FENCE BENEFIT
CAROLYN WEST
STEPHANIE GIBSON
CLOSING DATE is July 7. Entries must be in
secretary’s hands by closing date. Send entries in
early, as our shows usually fill up before closing
***If you are an FRC member, all shows count towards the FRC Year End Awards
Program! Be sure to join FRC so that your points will count towards our amazing Year
End Awards!
***All horses at FRC shows must have a current negative Coggins on file. Easiest way
to get your Coggins on file is to email to the show secretary. Check the current Coggins
listing on our website and if your horse is not up to date, email a copy to the show
secretary smokeyhollowfarm@windstream.net.
Once your Coggins is on file, you are good to go until it expires!

FRC Show Schedule 2018
July 14 th – FRC Dressage only at FENCE BENEFIT
CAROLYN WEST
STEPHANIE GIBSON
September 8 th – FRC D and CT at FENCE
VALERIE SWYGERT
KC BETZEL
October 13 -- FRC at HF Dressage only
LYNELLE FLOWERS
ANDRE POOL
For more information visit www.foothillsridingclub.org

MAY 5, 2018 FOOTHILLS RIDING CLUB DRESSAGE AND
COMBINED TRAINING SCHOOLING SHOW AT FENCE
JUDGES: Valerie Swygert and Andre Pool
THANK YOU to our Sponsors: The Farm House, The Hay Rack, and Equidress
Show secretary: Cathy Schwartz
Volunteer coordinator: Carole Foster
Office Assistant: Sara Zordan
THANK YOU to our volunteers!!
Scribes: Jenna Marshman, Kailey Beck, Hatsie Goodrich
Announcer: Terri Tisone
Photographer: Christi Hunt
Warm-up Stewards: Kristen Billiu, KT Williams, Sally Herring, Laurie Underwood
Ring stewards: Dana Zygmont, Malorie Beck, Quintin Beck, Vicki Beilharz,
Marilyn Yike, Jan Bellows
Runners: Sue Mullen, Betsy McCray
Hospitality: Jane Lynch, Virginia Maclure
Scorers: Jillian Woolridge, Dave Mullen, Barbara Clarke, Malorie Beck
Jump Judge: Jan Bellows
Timer/Scribe, Jump Ring: Missy Bright
Jump Crew: Wendy Cochran, Daniel, Courtney Abrams, Carole Foster,
Jenny Gardner

CLASS # RIDER HORSE SCORE PLACE
Training Combined Test
17 Harley Austin Sequel 31.91 1
74 Keileigh McMurray Fitz 35.95 2
Novice Combined Test
15 Harley Austin Sword of Ireland 29.52 1
30 Sandra Bailey Hopi Dance 32.86 2
44 Mary Livesay Rags to Riches 37.62 3
7 Rachael Wood Maserati 39.05 4
32 Erin Walker Solomon 41.81 5
10 Dorothea Mercer Finnegan 41.86 6
25 Bella Sparks Swim Easy Five 43.33 7
BN CT-Div A
46 Ella Workman Finally 27.78 1
8 Chloe Bosshard Gigi 28.61 2
43 Allison Graham Phoenix 30.00 3
42 Megan McCoy Violets Are Blue 32.22 4
19 Addison Sama No Autographs Please 38.89 5
BN CT-Div B
39 Anna Davis Hi Ho Cheerio 39.72 6
11 Leslie Knudsen Power Up 30.85 1
38 Molly Hunt Lena 31.39 2
3 Hunter Tinsley Banjo 32.50 3
9 Amy Barrington Spider 32.78 4
22 Gabrielle Miller Spanky 38.33 5
92 Amy Kaplan Fly By Night 53.06 6
StarterCT- Div A
6 Rachael Wood Spot On 33.00 1
13 Keeley Arrigo Nico 37.50 2
21 Mallory Matheny Spring 37.75 3
14 Anna Brown Copper 43.75 4
35 Erin Stroud My Gal Sal 44.25 5
Starter CT-Div B
45 Lauren Bergrud Napoleon 34.75 1
5 Rachael Wood Keepsake 35.50 2
90 Bonnie-Marie Allmendinger Name 37.50 3
89 Adelaide Ward Noname 38.50 4
26 Catherine Gillet Murphy 39.25 5
29 Marissa Griffin Emmett 50.25 6

Grasshopper CT
57 Janet Burzlaff Billie 35.70 1
Intro A Small Arena
85 Emily Holden Revlon 67.813% 1
83 Kailey Holden Wortman Miss Black Six 005 60.000% 2
40 Jennifer Smith Kasi 56.875% 3
23 Sarah Lewis Dakota 54.688% 4
84 Emily Holden Mia Bint Boon 53.750% 5
Intro B Small Arena
85 Emily Holden Revlon 68.750% 1
40 Jennifer Smith Kasi 58.750% 2
Intro C Small Arena
1 Mary Catherine Lantz Tucker 64.250% 1
66 Carrie Knox Mr Brown 59.250% 2
Beginner Novice Test A
16 Gabrielle Miller Herbie 37.30 1
22 Gabrielle Miller Spanky 37.50 2
Novice Test A
8 Chloe Bosshard Gigi 34.10 1
Training Test A
30 Sandra Bailey Hopi Dance 30.50 1
Premliminary Test A
91 Amy Kaplan Mr Montificent 33.70 1
WDAA Western Test of Choice
24 Shannon Ellis Queen of Stars 62.727% 1
28 Anna Dunn-Joyce Eclipse 62.000% 2
28 Anna Dunn-Joyce Eclipse 55.833% 3
Intro A Large Arena
78 Kate Dilworth Percy 65.625% 1
Intro B Large Arena
72 Bri Ambrosic Courtly 67.188% 1
78 Kate Dilworth Percy 66.250% 2

Intro C Large Arena 2 Mikayla Briggs Bendito 72.250% 1
78 Kate Dilworth Percy 68.000% 2
72 Bri Ambrosic Courtly 64.500% 3
68 Jennifer Hippensteel Songwe 60.250% 4
Training Level Test 1-Div A
2 Mikayla Briggs Bendito 70.435% 1
56 Abigail Hill SkyeLark 69.348% 2
12 Elizabeth Dicey Lingh Blingh 67.391% 3
60 Hailey Morris DX Love 65.870% 4
66 Carrie Knox Mr Brown 65.870% 5
57 Janet Burzlaff Billie 62.391% 6
68 Jennifer Hippensteel Songwe 58.261%
Training Level Test 1-Div B
82 Susannah Cord Franklin 71.522% 1
42 Megan McCoy Violets Are Blue 66.739% 2
48 Lisa Tygielski Cinco de Maio 66.087% 3
75 Charlene McMurray Stirling 65.000% 4
18 Alicia Sama Dawn of Easter 63.696% 5
31 Katie Ostrom Wapz Irish Alibi 60.000% 6
87 Carolyn West Jet 59.783%
64 Friederike Wilday Kortevev 58.913%
Training Level Test 2
56 Abigail Hill SkyeLark 67.500% 1
12 Elizabeth Dicey Lingh Blingh 66.346% 2
60 Hailey Morris DX Love 64.808% 3
73 Carolyn Warner Peace of Mind 63.846% 4
50 Barrie Conger A Risky Prospect 63.269% 5
79 Casandra Delop Regal Red 61.538% 6
67 Carole Bale Cordero 60.000% 7
Training Level Test 2-Div B
76 Keileigh McMurray Rapport 73.462% 1
82 Susannah Cord Franklin 69.615% 2
75 Charlene McMurray Stirling 68.654% 3
42 Megan McCoy Violets Are Blue 65.385% 4
18 Alicia Sama Dawn of Easter 61.154% 5
64 Friederike Wilday Kortevev 58.077% 6

Training Level Test 3-Div A
70 Cynthia Dooner Romeo Gold 66.545% 1
79 Casandra Delop Regal Red 64.773% 2
59 Barrie Coffin Louis L'Amour 61.364% 3
67 Carole Bale Cordero 60.227% 4
63 Pat Straka Impressive Motion 57.273% 5
Training Level Test 3-Div B
76 Keileigh McMurray Rapport 72.500% 1
88 Stephanie Gibson Bam Bam 63.636% 2
73 Carolyn Warner Peace of Mind 61.364% 3
48 Lisa Tygielski Cinco de Maio 57.955% 4
First Level Test 1
70 Cynthia Dooner Romeo Gold 68.333% 1
88 Stephanie Gibson Bam Bam 65.741% 2
81 Suzan Johnston Freedoms Poco Bar 63.704% 3
69 Courtney Abrams Morgansland Fabian 62.778% 4
51 Eileen Rivers Liam 61.111% 5
58 Leslie Eppenstein VanGogh 58.148% 6
First Level Test 2
74 Keileigh McMurray Fitz 67.969% 1
81 Suzan Johnston Freedoms Poco Bar 65.625% 2
69 Courtney Abrams Morgansland Fabian 65.000% 3
59 Barrie Coffin Louis L'Amour 64.688% 4
71 Tammy Poovey Princess Grace 61.875% 5
First Level Test 3
55 Jennifer Evans Kalle 86 72.794% 1
58 Leslie Eppenstein VanGogh 69.118% 2
61 Trayce Doubek-Dierks Chokolat 65.882% 3
49 Lisa Tygielski Kaught Ya Lookin 64.118% 4
Second Level Test 1
55 Jennifer Evans Kalle 86 66.515% 1
61 Trayce Doubek-Dierks Chokolat 62.121% 2
Second Level Test 2
49 Lisa Tygielski Kaught Ya Lookin 60.385% 1
Second Level Test 3
54 Brittany Lincoln Royal Crown 74.268% 1
65 Sue Mullen Tyler 57.195% 2

Third Level Test of
Choice
86 Carolyn West Iris 70.000% 1
Fourth Level Test of Choice
53 Lisa Bezzeg Cadberries Hero 67.838% 1
52 Bob Bezzeg Bedroom Pal 63.378% 2
Intermediate Test B
62 Samantha Messamer Finn McCool 62.321% 1

FRC Community Outreach
March 2018:
Grading & Gravel at Harmon Field Show Office
One of the perks of being an FRC member is that a portion of your membership dues goes to
support our Community Outreach Program. A central part of the
mission of the Foothills Riding Club is to promote the understanding
and enjoyment of equestrian activities for our community. We
achieve this in a variety of ways, and most recently, the FRC
partnered with Hyder Construction Company to grade and spread
gravel around the Harmon Field show office. No one liked to slog
through the mud in white breeches to check in before the show, so
this project was proposed to help with the puddles that had
accumulated after such a rainy year!
Hyder did quite a bit of grading to improve the drainage around the
show office before
spreading gravel that
will help reduce the erosion around rings caused
by foot traffic. The work done will prevent the
mud from returning in the future as well. The
total cost of the project was around $1000.
Harmon Field manager Lewis Pack was very
pleased with the upgrades. This project not
only benefits the members of the Foothills
Riding Club, it will benefit everyone who uses
the facilities at Harmon Field. A huge thanks
to our board member and Community Outreach Chair, Hatsie Goodrich for putting this together!

March 4 th Cross Country Schooling
Riders are
allowed to
meander through the course at their own pace and
practice obstacles multiple times. Obstacles include
things like banks, ditches, logs, coupes, and even a
‘Morris the Horse’ jump! Cross country jumps tend to be
solid compared to those in the ring, and might be set on
The weather was warm and sunny for the first FRC Cross Country
Schooling Day of the season at FENCE! There were over 51 teams
came out to practice the course. The footing was great and the
horses definitely seemed to be enjoying themselves. For schooling
days, the cross country course is set with a variety of jumps
ranging from starter size (about 18”) through larger Training Level
jumps over three feet tall. There is something fun for everyone, no
matter what level you ride.
slopes to be jumped up or downhill. Teams could reserve a special
time to practice in the newly renovated water complex, too!
This event was a unique opportunity to those who plan
to compete in
the FENCE Horse
Trials coming up
in April.
Participants
were able to
introduce their
horses to the
course and all
the new
elements with their trainers present before riding in a judged event.
Please check out the FRC Events page (Website or Facebook) for future
Cross Country Schooling dates!

The author Claire Smith will also bring books to sell. Additionally, the book can also be found on Amazon.com.
The brief summary for the book is: “A compelling story of determination, resilience, and persistence in the face of
tremendous loss, this memoir is bound to be inspiring, particularly for the many individuals who are forced to confront
life-altering challenges.”
Claire was a successful equestrian who suffered a severe injury which essentially ended her horse riding career. She
will present the book and give a talk about her experiences. She will answer any questions anyone might have about
not just the physical/emotional recovery process, but will also be willing to share the process of writing and publishing a
book, or any other questions our members might have, really.

Dressage Freestyle Clinic
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Genesis Dressage Partners Presents:
If you have ever wanted to ride your own musical freestyle in a
Lunatunes competition or have Freestyle wanted to ride to Clinic music which specifically
complements your horse’s gaits and which makes your riding
more fun, then this is a great opportunity.
With over two decades of experience, Cynthia produces
professional freestyles. She can select music that suits your
horse, or use your selections, and match the music's tempo to
your horse's gaits. She can design your custom freestyle at the
level of your performance as well as create interesting and judge
pleasing choreography. movements
Click Here to Sign Up or email genesisdressage@hotmail.com for more information!

BIT O’ NEWS
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Wendy Cochran’s mare, Vivi, and her first foal. Born April 21st.
Adopt-A-Highway clean-up day has been rescheduled to May 12th due to weather.
Foothills Riding Club has adopted Moore Road in the Green Creek area as another way for
the club to give back to the community. Join us on May 12th for a clean-up day.
We will be meeting at Re-Ride at 10 a.m. Re-Ride is located at 6431 NC-9 suite 5 in
Columbus, NC 28722.
The clean-up should only take a couple of hours. We look forward to seeing you!

FRC April Seminar: Truck and Trailer Maintenance
Presented by Jim Zygmont, of See Horse Trailer Repair in Tryon, NC
We all want to keep our horses safe, especially while they are riding in the trailer. My barnmates
love to make fun of the fact that I basically cover my horse in bubble wrap before every
trailer trip! While I think about banging hocks and bumping heads, it is important to remember
that the horse trailer itself also needs attention and care to make sure that it is a safe place to
transport our hard-working horses. For this reason, Foothills Riding Club’s April
Educational Seminar focused on Truck and Trailer Maintenance. Our presenter was the
amazing and informative, Jim Zygmont, of See Horse Trailer Repair in Tryon, NC.
The presentation began with some information on the basics. First, connecting your trailer to
truck with the tow ball. One must make sure that they are choosing the proper size ball, and
how to properly connect the safety chains (crossing them under the tongue for a bumper-pull,
and NOT crossing them for a gooseneck). These connective parts do need some upkeep to
stay functional, especially lubrication. Jim showed attendees how to lubricate the parts that
will keep your trailer safely connected to your truck.
The discussion then turned to weight distribution when a rig is in operation and how to
optimize the weight distribution when a trailer is connected to your vehicle. It is important to
make sure that weight is evenly distributed as it will help to improve gas mileage, wear on tires,
and general movement of the rig. Jim also noted how important it is to make sure that you
respect the weight limits for both your truck and trailer.
Tires are a very important component of a safe rig. Jim explained what to look for in a trailer
tire and how often you should change your tires. Other tire topics were how many spares you
should carry at any given time, to keep a tire gauge with you at all times (funny how you never
have one when you need it?!), and making sure to keep tires inflated to the right pressure and
respecting their weight limits. How to prevent dry rot was something that most attendees
admitted they don't address often enough. My Zygmont discussed the differences in trailer
suspensions, for example, different types that a trailer can have and how the suspension can
impact your ability to use items such as “Trailer Aid.” If unable to use the Trailer Aid then he
offered advice on how to identify the right trailer jack for your rig. They are not a one size fits
all kind of accessory.
Next there was a discussion about the types of flooring and how maintenance differs with
each. Urine on the trailer floor is a big issue as well. Certain materials react to it differently
and precautions must be made to make sure it won't rot the footing. Jim explained how often
to inspect, and to rinse and dry trailer flooring.
Information on electric trailer brake controllers was discussed, and what you should feel when
you set the brakes, including a breakdown on how they function. Over lubricating the bearings
can sometimes cause the brakes to fail from leaked grease. There was a real-time

demonstration of how the trailer brakes work (electronically) to emphasis how setting the
braking level can impact the vehicle and the trailer behind it. The main message is that you
cannot just “set” your trailer brakes one time. Each time they must be adjusted for the vehicle,
the trailer, and the load. If you consistently use the same tow vehicle, with no variation in the
trailer and its load, then you may be able to set the electric brakes. However, the setting for an
empty trailer varies greatly compared to a full trailer.
Jim provided a sheet of annual maintenance items - what to inspect and what to test. These
handouts will be available to all members to download once they are one the FRC website.
They include information on setting the electric trailer brake controllers, trailer tire lifespan and
maintenance, and bumper pull tow ball height. Many of these things are applicable to any type
of trailer - be it a horse, cargo or boat trailer. In addition to maintenance and repairs, Jim also
highlighted areas where advances in technology could be safer at a minimal cost. For
instance, investing in new trailer lights - suggesting to replace the brake lights & tail lights with
LED lights optimizing your visibility.
A huge thanks to Jim for coming out to teach our members about truck & trailer maintenance!
Mr. Zygmont graciously donated his $100 presenter’s honorarium to Lennie’s Kids, a
local nonprofit that helps sick animals. The raffle prize, a Trailer Safety Kit, provided by Mr.
Zygmont, was awarded to Barrie Coffin, Congratulations! Join us next month at FENCE for a
discussion on Trail Riding Etiquette and Safety on May 16th.

FRC Scholarship Reminder
One of the perks of being an FRC member, is that you are
eligible to apply for one of the four $250 Member
Scholarships that we award each year. Scholarships can
be used in a variety of ways. In the past, they have been
used for riders to defer the cost of going to events such as
championship competitions, rare educational opportunities,
or clinics applicable to your discipline. There are only a few
requirements to be considered for a scholarship. You must be a member at the time of your
application, and you also must be willing to share the knowledge you gained through your
scholarship experience with the club in some way (ideas must be approved by the scholarship
committee). This could be a short presentation at one of our seminars, info table or
infographic at shows, newsletter report, etc.
Want to apply for a scholarship, but not sure if your endeavor would be approved- don’t worry!
The application is short, sweet and to the point. If there happens to be an influx of applicants
at any deadline, volunteer service to the FRC in the current and preceding membership year
will be considered when awarding scholarships. Application deadlines are April 1 st , July 1 st ,
October 1 st , and January 1 st depending on the date of the event. Any member is eligible to
apply!
First FRC Scholarship Recipient of 2018
Congratulations to FRC Member Hailey Morris, who was
awarded the first Scholarship of 2018! Hailey is the captain of
the UNCA Equestrian Team and a very talented rider. She has
qualified for Regionals in Novice Fences and Flat for the
Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. Hailey will be using
the $250 FRC Scholarship to defer the costs of attending the
regional competition. Every scholarship recipient is required to
give back to the club in a way that will show case their
experiences. Hailey plans to organize a photo seminar to detail
her journey to regionals!
FRC is proud to be able to award four scholarships annually. In
order to qualify for an FRC 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 purpose directly related to your
riding discipline. In exchange, scholarship recipients must give
back to the club in some tangible way. Please don’t hesitate to
apply!

Spotlight
On Our Members
This month we have an article submitted by Jenna Marshman
I spent the weekend volunteering at the WEG Dressage Test Event at TIEC and the one thing I
noticed more than anything else, was all the colorful, blingy outfits that the competitors were
wearing. There were shadbellies with sequins covering the entire collar & trim, helmets with
red & blue Swarovski crystals, and boots with colored patent leather trim! It seems like the
options for riders are endless these days, especially if you have the means to shop for the
high-end brands. Part of the reason I had taken such notice to the rider’s attire is because
they all looked so unique, but mainly because I am so jealous of all the options there are for
riders these days! I grew up showing in my sister’s hand-me-downs that were too big and
boasted small patches that my mom had sewn on all over the place to give them a longer
life. My jacket was black, plain, wool and I wore it in every season, for every discipline, until I
was old enough to buy my own. Even then, my only options were really black, navy, and or
hunter green.
Today, when you stroll through The Farm House or your local tack shop, the options are
almost overwhelming. I was able to pick up a few tips from the judges over the weekend about
how your show clothes and tack affect the success of your test. First, it is very important to

make sure that all your tack is on correctly and not crooked one way or another. The judge
would never take off points for crooked tack, but it can create an optical illusion, maybe
causing the judge to think that your horse is crooked instead. We saw two upper-level riders
that had tack malfunctions on just the first day of the show, so this happens to the best of us!
The next thing to mention is to make sure that your show clothes are ‘legal.’ There are certain
specifications for show clothes that limit the colors and type of clothes that are allowed. Some
people can interpret these guidelines very differently, especially the guideline that a coat
should be a ‘conservative’ color. I had seen colored jackets and boots throughout the day in
Burgundy, dark green, variations of blue, then all the sudden we had a rider enter the ring
wearing a bright teal shadbelly on a chestnut horse. I was kind of scared what might happen, I
would not consider teal to be a conservative color, but the pair did look flashy and well put
together. The judge exclaimed, “look at that coat?!” Then told me to flip over to the collectives
section to write something down. She wanted to make a note to compliment the rider on their
showout!
I thought it was the perfect opportunity to ask her about her thoughts on all the bling, patent
leather, and vibrant colors that riders are wearing. She said that if you come into the ring with
all the bling, than you had better have a ride to back it up. Sometimes when a rider presents
and has on very flashy clothes, it can create an expectation that their test will be just as
exuberant. If it is not, then there can be a sense of unfulfillment. She reminded me that in no
way would a rider’s clothes affect the way she actually judged the test based on the directives
and competency of the movements, but it doesn't help if your outfit does not match your skill
level or level of preparation. I asked her to elaborate on the concept of acceptable
‘conservative’ colors and she said that while she would not generally consider a teal shadbelly
as conservative, it really went well with her horse and was coordinated well with the rest of her
outfit, so she didn’t think it was out of context.
So next time you are shopping for show clothes, get something that makes you feel and look
great! Make sure to consider the color of your mount and how your clothes will look when you
are on top of your horse. If you don’t have your own horse and might be showing on school
horses, make sure to go with the traditional black or navy to make sure that you will not clash
with different coat colors. Keep the bling to a minimum unless you are coming in hot! And
don’t forget, FRC shows are schooling shows, so we don’t really mind what you are wearinghalf
chaps or polo shirts are totally fine!

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Calling All Volunteers! FRC Needs YOU!
We can’t run all of 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.
Email frcvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com or
call Carole Foster at (803)730-9068 to sign up!
Get Ready.., Get Set.., Go!!!
A new Volunteer Appreciation Incentive Program is happening
this year. We will have a program in place that allows Volunteers
to rack up hours to win an embroidered FRC Polo shirt, an
embroidered FRC jacket or an embroidered FRC coat.
The WEG Volunteer Management Committee is seeking free housing for out-of-town
WEG volunteers, both during WEG in September and during the earlier “trial events”
being held in April. Volunteers will have the opportunity to request complimentary
housing through the online application form. Hosting families will be located regionally
within proximity of TIEC. If you are a homeowner and would like more information on
how to host a WEG volunteer, please contact volunteerhousing@tryonweg.com.

Business Members
Send your dues in NOW
to maintain your ad!!
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 perks 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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BUSINESS MEMBERS
Jatha Austin - Two Bit Farm
Jill Blitzer
Grace Burns
Jenn Gardner
Jessica and Julio Mendoza
Ashley Perkins
Alicia Sama

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 by the 25 th to get yours into next month’s issue.
Please limit ads to 3 small photos and 5 lines of text.
14 hh pony (mare) needs new home. Easy, barefoot, great on trails. Nancy Hasselbring 828-863-0462
17.5" Seat Wide Tree Titan II Dressage Saddle.
Standard Flap. Made in England. Used- Excellent
Condition. Very low miles. Sold the horse that needed
this saddle. It is very difficult to find these saddles in the
US. Comfy and well balanced. Buyer to pay shipping.
Comes with fleece saddle cover.
jennifer0676@gmail.com>
DRESSAGE SADDLE
Amerigo Pinerolo Seat 17.5 Tree Reg (medium) Flap Reg
17 1/2 N Great Condition small shallow cat scratch on seat. Asking $1750.
Please contact Karen Norman 828-290-3434

CLASSIFIED ADS
Black Country Eloquence Dressage saddle with 17.5 Optima seat. M-MW
tree. Black vintage leather on skirts and flap. Black scrumph leather on seat.
Dark brown leather on back on cantle. Gorgeous saddle and in excellent
condition. Saddle has been meticulously maintained and was reflocked in late
Oct/early Nov. Always kept in climate controlled tack room, covered, with
stirrups wrapped. Contact Stacey at 828-545-9626 or
stquaranta@hotmail.com for more information, measurements or pictures.
$2850 Neg
Ishtar
Perfect Jr/Yr or Adult Amateur horse for sale!
Ishtar is a very hardworking and forgiving horse in the
dressage ring, which makes him perfect for a rider looking to
learn more or gain show experience. He 13 year old, 16.1
hand Rhineland Pfalz Saar gelding with consistent scores in
the high 60s and 70s at training, first, and second level. He
also just got his young rider her third level scores for her
bronze medal in 2016!
Asking $15,000 and negotiable to a good home, contact
Kylie at kyliedickinson7@gmail.com or (908) 635-8710 for
more information or videos!
Natalie Schembra 843-422-3874!
Ariat tall boots, style 55701
Size 6.5, regular calf
Brand new; maybe ridden in once - literally no wear on
the bottom!
Missing 1 shoe string; zippers put in after purchase
Originally over $300, asking $100

FOR SALE
2 Horseware Amigo Combo Mio Fly Sheets
Size 84"
BRAND NEW - still in packaging
$50 each or $90 for both amaunder7@gmail.com
Petrie Anky Elegance Dressage Boots - $450
Brand new in the box. 6.5-48-42 (US size 9) I purchased
these on sale and unfortunately after wearing them just a few
times around the house they are not going to work for me.
Contact Carole Foster at clockhart23@gmail.com or 803-
730-9068.
Great boarding opportunity for older/retired horse on small farm in Polk County. Plenty of
pasture, stall and TLC.
Care individualized for your horse. Turnout with 22 year old mare. Close to Hwy #9 and #14.
Contact Kathy @ 828-899-1999 or email kathykorth53@gmail.com
Mary Livesay Hay for sale Timothy Alfalfa/orchard Mix 828-817-4970
Sergio Grasso Field Boots 6.5, slim, regular height, zip up. In perfect condition worn only to show about a dozen times. A smart looki
I paid $700.00. Asking $150.00 Lisa Steele lisasteele@embarqmail.com

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