February 2020 FRC Member Newsletter
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NEWS<br />
<strong>February</strong><br />
<strong>2020</strong><br />
<strong>2020</strong> <strong>FRC</strong> SHOW DATES<br />
March 14- Dressage and Combined Test at FENCE<br />
March 15- XC schooling at FENCE<br />
May 2- Dressage and Combined Test at FENCE<br />
July 18- Dressage only at FENCE<br />
September 5- Dressage and Combined Test at FENCE<br />
October 31- Dressage and Combined Test at FENCE<br />
Spring show season is approaching! The first <strong>FRC</strong> Dressage and Combined Test show at<br />
FENCE is March 14th! Cross Country Schooling at FENCE is March 15th. Closing date is<br />
March 7th. Hard copies of entries must be in the secretary’s hands by 5 PM on closing<br />
date! Entry forms and info are on the website at foothillridingclub.org/<br />
shows.html. Remember to join <strong>FRC</strong> to be eligible for our amazing year end awards! Looking<br />
forward to seeing everyone in March!<br />
It is time to renew your <strong>FRC</strong> membership for <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
Rejoin so that you can continue to support your local riding club, get<br />
up-to-date information on our shows and educational events,<br />
accumulate points for our year end rewards and be part of our great<br />
horse community!<br />
Please fill in the membership application (on the next page) and use<br />
your club bucks to pay for your membership—OR—use this form and<br />
pay by check –OR--go to the <strong>FRC</strong> website and pay via PayPal.<br />
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Educational Seminar<br />
March 18, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Polk County Area Livestock Extension Agent, Noah Henson, will present “All About Hay.”<br />
Noah will discuss the various types of hay and their nutrition, sugar levels, forage analysis and<br />
sampling - including core analysis and determining moisture levels, and the impact of best cutting<br />
practices. Noah graduated from N.C. State with a degree in Agriculture Science and is working towards<br />
his Master’s Degree in Reproductive Physiology. Noah lives on a working farm in Haywood<br />
County where he runs cattle, sheep, goats, and makes hay. Foothills Riding Club educational<br />
seminars take place from 7-8 PM in the FENCE great room. Seminars are free to all but a $5 suggested<br />
donation is encouraged of non-members. Evening donations will benefit the Buncombe<br />
County 4H Livestock Judging Team.<br />
April 15, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Come and hear experienced riders share information about our many local equestrian trail<br />
systems. Learn about the trails of the Foothills Equestrian Trails Association (FETA), the Collinsville<br />
Equestrian Trail Association (CETA), DuPont State Forest, Tsali Recreation Area, the Biltmore<br />
Estate, Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, Cataloochee Horse Camp, and Pisgah National Forest.<br />
Foothills Riding Club educational seminars take place from 7-8 PM in the FENCE great room.<br />
Seminars are free to all but a $5 suggested donation is encouraged of non-members. Evening donations<br />
will benefit Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE).<br />
May 20, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Bret Moore of Blue Ridge Hoofcare will present “On the Right Track,” how to design, build,<br />
and implement a Paddock Paradise track system. Bret will discuss the many benefits of incorporating<br />
a track system - both for the health of the horse and for the benefit of your pastures. Bret<br />
has nineteen years experience as a professional farrier with a practice emphasis on transitioning<br />
horses to a barefoot lifestyle and specialized expertise in rehabilitating and preventing pasture<br />
laminitis. Foothills Riding Club educational seminars take place from 7-8 PM in the FENCE great<br />
room. Seminars are free to all but a $5 suggested donation is encouraged of non-members. Evening<br />
donations will benefit Helping Equines Regain Dignity (HERD).<br />
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Horse of the Month<br />
<strong>February</strong>'s horse of the month is on one of<br />
<strong>FRC</strong>’s board members, KC Betzel’s horse<br />
Zak! A registered Mustang, “Tomorrow’s<br />
Sun”, affectionately known as Zak, is the<br />
quintessential ambassador for his breed!<br />
Zak joined her family as KC’s daughter's first<br />
horse, after 2 ponies. Her reasoning being<br />
he was not too big about 15h, he was the<br />
perfect age, 8 and possessed a great sense<br />
of self-preservation. Together they earned<br />
her daughter’s USPC C3 rating & competed<br />
thru Preliminary level eventing.<br />
Zak did not want to be sold to a new home, becoming<br />
“lame” every time someone would<br />
come to ride him. By default he became KC’s<br />
new dressage partner filling the shoes of her<br />
very talented Oldenburg mare who developed<br />
career ending navicular. Together Zak and KC<br />
have climbed the levels earning her USDF<br />
Bronze and Silver medals in addition to half of<br />
the scores needed for the Gold Medal! Zak has<br />
the best "can-do" attitude of ANY horse she<br />
has ever had the honor to ride. The spring of<br />
2019, at 23 years of age, Zak and KC competed<br />
at Grand Prix trying to earn those elusive two<br />
60% scores needed to complete the USDF Gold<br />
Medal requirements, however doing the Grand<br />
Prix movements and putting it all together in a<br />
test are two different things….extremely<br />
tough! Zak tried his heart out for KC and now<br />
he is enjoying a well earned retirement lifestyle!<br />
Congratulations Zak and KC for all of their<br />
achievements together and being our very first<br />
horse of the month!<br />
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Check out these updated sites!!<br />
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foothillsridingclub/<br />
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foothillsridingclub/<br />
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<strong>FRC</strong> Scholarship Reminder<br />
One of the perks of being an <strong>FRC</strong> member, is that you are eligible to apply<br />
for one of the four $250 <strong>Member</strong> Scholarships that we award each year.<br />
Scholarships can be used in a variety of ways. In the past, they have been used for riders to<br />
defer the cost of going to events such as championship competitions, rare educational opportunities,<br />
or clinics applicable to your discipline. There are only a few requirements to be<br />
considered for a scholarship. You must be a member at the time of your application, and<br />
you also must be willing to share the knowledge you gained through your scholarship experience<br />
with the club in some way (ideas must be approved by the scholarship committee).<br />
This could be a short presentation at one of our seminars, info table or infographic at shows,<br />
newsletter report, etc.<br />
Want to apply for a scholarship, but not sure if your endeavor would be approved- don’t worry!<br />
The application is short, sweet and to the point. If there happens to be an influx of applicants<br />
at any deadline, volunteer service to the <strong>FRC</strong> in the current and preceding membership<br />
year will be considered when awarding scholarships. Application deadlines are April<br />
1 st , July 1 st , October 1 st , and January 1 st depending on the date of the event. Any member<br />
is eligible to apply!<br />
Calling All Volunteers! <strong>FRC</strong> Needs YOU!<br />
We can’t run all of our great shows, events, clinics, and seminars without some help<br />
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 day,<br />
or $30 for set up of a horse show. “Club bucks” can be used for membership, shows,<br />
clinics, and many other club activities.<br />
Email frcvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com or<br />
call Carole Foster at (803)730-9068 to sign up!<br />
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Bit ‘o News<br />
Don’t think your news is worthy of publication? Sure it is!! We are all interested in what<br />
is happening with you and your horses.<br />
Send your news to frcnewsletterads@gmail.com<br />
Due to an unforeseen medical emergency, one of the longest serving supporters and<br />
volunteers in our community is now unable to care for his horses.<br />
FERA has taken responsibility for these horses and is now looking for permanent or<br />
foster homes for:<br />
DARE TO BELIEVE ( Dare )<br />
21 year old Bay TB Mare 16hh<br />
ROMANTIC SECRET ( Sparkle ) 22 year old Chestnut TB Mare 16hh<br />
ridden extensively some years ago<br />
Both are sweet, sound and in good health<br />
Please contact Anne Lane-Maunder for photos or more information<br />
Amaunder7@gmail.com<br />
Get Ready.., Get Set.., Go!!!<br />
A new Volunteer Appreciation Incentive Program is happening<br />
this year. We will have a program in place that allows Volunteers<br />
to rack up hours to win an embroidered <strong>FRC</strong> Polo shirt, an embroidered<br />
<strong>FRC</strong> jacket or an embroidered <strong>FRC</strong> coat.<br />
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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 by the 1st of the month to get yours into next<br />
month’s issue. Please limit ads to 3 small photos and 5 lines of text.<br />
Brand new Tuff Rider Fleece lined boots. Size 10. $85.00<br />
jhstone56@gmail.com<br />
Almost new, worn 3 times. Size 78, medium weight. Smartpak Ultimate Combo Neck Turnout<br />
Blanket.<br />
$90.00 jhstone56@gmail.com navy blue<br />
Sensation dressage treeless saddle, 17 1/2", black/dark<br />
brown. Includes nearly new Ecogold saddle pad which is<br />
an integral part of the saddle, leathers, no irons. Comfortable,<br />
puts the rider into a correct position easily. Wonderful<br />
for trail riding as well as riding dressage. Made in Canada<br />
with a long waiting period after an order. Firm price of<br />
$1000. Very good condition. Used lightly for 7 years and<br />
very well cared for. Located in Green Creek area on SC<br />
line. Only selling because I retired the horse I used it on.<br />
Call Sue at 864-461-8119 or<br />
email carriersusan@yahoo.com.<br />
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CLASSIFIED ADS<br />
For Your Consideration: C U Amazin Hot Knight – “Miles” 15.3 8 yr old reg. Appendix<br />
$10,000 Miles is a capable Thoroughbred/Quarter horse cross gelding with training focused on<br />
jumping and dressage. Miles has experience in the show ring, always in the ribbons, and recently<br />
debuted his First Level 1 dressage test, finishing with a 65.69%. Miles has years of professional<br />
training and could go any direction with his career. Miles is easy to handle with great ground<br />
manners and a very low-key personality. Call Marie Cowgur (828) 279-6257. Miles resides in<br />
Traveler’s Rest, SC. First Level 1 debut: https://youtu.be/m2WZBBQaX00<br />
Would also make a nice hunter https://youtu.be/jW7GG4lkKMY<br />
Silver Maple Farm in Columbus offers full board in a new facility. We feed top quality hay and<br />
feed, have easy access to FETA, have a large outdoor ring with jumps, small covered ring,<br />
someone lives onsite, professional instruction in multiple disciplines is available, but your approved<br />
instructor is also welcome, horses available for lease. Please call or text 828 817<br />
7875 and see our Facebook page for pictures and more information.<br />
Gelding For Sale - Coming 4yo Registered Half Arab<br />
7-8 Arab 1/8 TB. Looks very TB, lovely long gaits, excellent<br />
conformation, UTD on vax, farrier. Great hunter<br />
prospect $1000 585-354-9553<br />
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CLASSIFIED ADS<br />
SADDLE FOR SALE:<br />
Make: Custom Model: Icon Star recently reflocked Tree: Med/Med Wide<br />
Seat: 17.5 Flap: 16 (reg) Year: 03-2015<br />
Price: $3,000 obo Condition: Very good<br />
Contact: Karen 828-290-3434<br />
For Lease: 2 BR cottage style home on 21 acre parcel in Columbus, with privacy and pastoral<br />
views. Several recent updates and renovations; large master bedroom suite, kitchen and<br />
HVAC system. Equestrian amenities include 2 barns (10 stalls total), groom's quarters with<br />
kitchen above main barn, 100x200 riding arena with irrigation, 8 fenced pastures, large<br />
pond, and direct access to CETA trail system! $2,700-3,500 per month, depending on length<br />
of lease and other details. Greg 210.870.6090<br />
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Business <strong>Member</strong>s<br />
Send in your dues and business card to get your listing renewed!!<br />
Have you ever wanted to display your business card in a monthly publication seen<br />
by people who have the same interests as you at just pennies a day? If you’ve answered<br />
yes, please consider the <strong>FRC</strong>’s BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP. For just<br />
$35 per year, the Business <strong>Member</strong>ship allows <strong>FRC</strong> Business members to advertise<br />
their business card in every monthly newsletter publication. And, of course,<br />
this membership option includes all the perks of <strong>FRC</strong> membership, such as educational<br />
seminars, member rates at <strong>FRC</strong> shows, clinics, and a monthly newsletter!<br />
Joining the <strong>FRC</strong> is easy! Go to www.foothillsridingclub.org/membership for the<br />
<strong>2020</strong> <strong>Member</strong>ship Form.<br />
In addition to the Business <strong>Member</strong>ship option, the <strong>FRC</strong> is also offering new pricing<br />
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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BUSINESS ADS<br />
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BUSINESS ADS<br />
Tryon Equine Hospital<br />
Target Marketing Group<br />
Helen Frederick<br />
Sue Lomenzo<br />
Gena Meredith<br />
BUSINESS MEMBERS<br />
Pangaea Equestrian Services<br />
Debra Faraone<br />
Foothills Equestrian Nature Center<br />
Cadence Equine Sports Alliance<br />
Send your business card via email to frcnewsletterads@gmail.com<br />
Or mail to Janet Stone, Editor, 438 Pumpkintown Rd, Marietta, SC 29661<br />
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<strong>2020</strong> Board <strong>Member</strong>s<br />
President: Cathy Schwartz: smokeyhollowfarm@windstream.net<br />
Vice President: KC Betzel: betzelfarm@hotmail.com<br />
Secretary: Bri Ambrosic: briambrosic@gmail.com<br />
Treasurer: Natalie Schembra: natalie.schembra@gmail.com<br />
Education (Seminars): Natalie Bacon: nwbacon@gmail.com<br />
Hospitality: Jane Lynch: jntlynch@gmail.com<br />
<strong>Member</strong>ship: Margo Savage: 200redgate@gmail.com<br />
Community Outreach: Luanne Johnson: Luanne.h.johnson@gmail.com<br />
Volunteers: Carole Foster: clockhart23@gmail.com<br />
Publicity: Erin Stroud: erin.e.stroud@gmail.com<br />
Awards: Hailey Morris: hmmorris2018@gmail.com<br />
Clinics/Special Events: Rachael Bradley: raemister@gmail.com<br />
Web Site: KC Betzel: betzelfarm@hotmail.com<br />
<strong>Newsletter</strong> Editor: Janet Stone frcnewsletterads@gmail.com<br />
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