May 2020 FRC Member Newsletter

NEWS
May
2020
While shows are non existent during
this pandemic, I know many of
you are riding the trails.
Send us some pictures and comments
about your experiences.
Those of us not riding at this time
would love to share your outings.
2020 FRC SHOW DATES
MAY show is CANCELLED. We are very sorry that we are unable to reschedule it. We are
hoping to move forward with the rest of the shows for 2020!
We hope to see you all for our July, September, and October shows!
Postponed- Dressage and Combined Test at FENCE
July 18- Dressage only at FENCE
September 5- Dressage and Combined Test at FENCE
October 31- Dressage and Combined Test at FENCE
Entry forms and info are on the website at foothillridingclub.org/shows.html. Remember to
join FRC to be eligible for our amazing year end awards
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Along the Way
My grandson, Edwin, was giving Connor
(Elk Creek O’Connor, Connemara) a good
curry before our ride .
Submitted by Boots Plyler
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Member Memories
FRC Member Paula Rauscher shared this memory:
“I’m not going to buy another horse.” How often have we said that? And for most of us, a story
follows. Here is mine, all the way from 1981.
Soon to be forty years ago, I was working/riding at a small boarding facility in Pennsylvania,
whose owner/trainer was an eventer. Linda and her husband also ran horses at Keystone Race
Track and bred a few horses to their young TB stallion. I did the morning barn chores while they
were at the track, and rode the horses they brought home to re-purpose (i.e., the ones who didn’t
earn their keep at the track.) I was happy with this situation, having sold my first horse a few
years earlier and being busy with two preschool age daughters.
And then one beautiful day in May, the phone rang. Linda had been hired to transport a mare to
the killer auction. The mare had borne several winners at the track, but had been barren for the
last couple years and was supposedly “unrideable”. She was a beautiful dark bay mare with a
kind expression – so Linda did what any responsible person would do. Instead of going to the
auction, she brought her home – and called me. “I’m not going to buy a horse”, I stated emphatically.
“Just come and look at her”, Linda implored. A few hours and $500 later, “Manor Squaw”
was mine.
I started calling her “Mom” and it stuck. Her show name became “Mom’s Salvation”, but it was
always unclear which mother (she or I), was being saved. She was a lovely ride, willing and
honest. We were getting ready to go to our first Baby Novice event and just finishing up a dressage
lesson, when Linda asked if I would consider trying to breed her.
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Member Memories
Normally, I am not an impulsive person. However! In short order, Mom was untacked and introduced
to the stallion. Nature took its course, and soon it was time to confirm if she was in foal.
Enter the veterinarian from UPenn, who was familiar with my mare and her case history. He (not
so kindly) told us that we were crazy and that the she would never carry to term.
Mom’s pregnancy was smooth and uneventful, right up to the end. A few days shy of her due
date, she began dripping colostrum, but showed no sign of going into labor. Nameless UPenn
vet came to visit on a Monday and advised that if the mare did not go into labor by noon
Wednesday, we were to transport her to New Bolton to be induced. So began a very nerve
wracking baby watch, with me sleeping in the car outside her stall. I had only been home for a
short time on Wednesday morning when Linda called to advise that Mom was in labor. That
morning, she delivered a healthy and perfect chestnut colt.
I ended up keeping the colt and transferring Mom back to Linda. She delivered a foal reliably
every year for the next several years, until it was deemed time for her to retire.
So what’s the moral of this story? Sometimes being impulsive is a good thing? Horses will always
surprise you? Knowledgeable authorities are occasionally wrong?
P.S. I wish Dr. “I Hate to Be Wrong” could have been happier with this result. He was kind
enough, however, to not charge me for any of his barn calls.
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Meet the Board Members
We thought you might be interested to know who is running FRC behind the scenes to
make all our great events happen each year. So the next issues of the newsletter will
provide some brief bios of the 2020 Board of Directors.
Hospitality Chair Jane Lynch says -A relatively new resident in
Columbus, my husband, Terry, and I moved here from Cincinnati
in September of 2014, and we love it here. We are trail
riders and have no show experience though our older daughter
evented. I was a dentist for 33 years and am now retired. We
have 2 married daughters and a new granddaughter. I have
been helping with hospitality at the FRC horse shows and really
enjoy meeting and serving our volunteers.
Treasurer Natalie Schembra lives on a small farm in Gowensville,
SC. She grew up on Hilton Head Island, SC and came to the upstate
by way of UNC Chapel Hill to work as a tax accountant in Public Accounting.
Although not intending to buy a farm at the time, her
heart horse, Paris, needed her own farm, bringing Natalie to the
most wonderful neighborhood. Now retired, Paris supervises her
new little OTTB brother, Preston, who Natalie is working to bring
along in eventing. Natalie is looking forward to being a part of the
FRC Board and getting more involved in this great community.
Volunteer Chair Carole Foster lives in Fountain Inn, SC with her husband, son and
two dogs on a hobby farm. She began riding and competing in hunters at the age
of 8 in Blythewood, SC. For 10 years she trained and taught beginner riding lessons,
migrating to the Greenville area during this time. She now enjoys being an
amateur and has plans to further her education in Dressage with her Oldenburg
gelding, Hoover. Carole discovered FRC when she had the need to introduce an
OTTB to the show scene for the first time. The FRC shows are an excellent atmosphere
for both riders and horses and she happy to be on the board in a position
where she can meet so many people in the horse community.
Education Chair Natalie Bacon lives in Columbus, NC with her
husband, 3 small children, 2 Gypsy Vanner horses, and 2 Australian
Shepherds. Natalie retired from the North Carolina Attorney
General’s office as an Assistant Attorney General specializing in
child welfare law. These days you can find Natalie shuttling children
to and from school and activities and riding her gelding
Guinness. Natalie loves to trail ride and dabbles in Western
Dressage and trail obstacle competitions.
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. FRC Year End Awards Qualifications:
- Year end awards are based on horse/ rider combination
- Must be a current FRC member at the time of each show for points to count
- Must attend 3 dressage shows for dressage division year end awards, and 2 combined tests for
the combined test division year end awards.
- May qualify for year end award at one level for TWO consecutive years.
- Year end awards are offered for the following divisions:
Dressage: Intro, Training, First, 2nd and above (includes all Test of Choices), Eventing Dressage,
Western Dressage
Combined Test: Grasshopper, Starter, Beginner Novice, Novice, Training
- Year end awards will be offered for 1st through 4th in each division, and will be counted as following:
- If 4 or more horses in a class, points will be earned as follows: 1st place = 6 points, 2nd place =
5 points, 3rd place = 4 points, 4th place = 3 points, 5th place = 2 points, 6th place = 1 point
- If 3 or fewer horses in a class, points will be earned as follows: 1st place = 3 points, 2nd place =
2 points, 3rd place = 1 point
Get Ready.., Get Set.., Go!!!
Volunteer Appreciation Incentive Program
We 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.
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Ryan Mulligan, General Manager For Immediate Release - 5/1/2020
Science Supplements, Inc
RM@ScienceSupplements.com
864-523-4567
Science Supplements – world renowned equine nutrition and supplement line –
finally available in North America!
Science Supplements has launched its first North America location with offices in Greenville SC. This
location will offer the same high quality, trusted products produced under the strictest safety and
purity guidelines previously only available overseas, as well as offering equine nutrition and
management advice at no charge.
A history of high standards. What started in 2003 when our founder Dr. David Marlin – a globally
regarded leader for equine physiology – saw the need for research based, high standard formulation of
equine supplements, Science Supplements has now grown to an internationally respected company with
platforms in 6 countries. Ingredients are vetted for quality and purity, quantities are backed by clinical
trials and proven outcomes, and products are designed for synergy and palatability – all to create truly
effective results.
Prove it. How do we know? With both in-house and independent research conducted on our product
line, we have the data, significant findings, and peer reviewed published papers for support. Plus, as the
UK’s top-rated equine supplement company, we have the customers – and happy horses – to show that
Science Supplements puts the horse’s health first.
A staff who knows horses, inside and out. We employ only highly educated, passionate employees to
work with customers to determine the true needs of the horse – from advice on diet to recognizing the
signs of disease to adjusting management to better suit the horse’s wellbeing. Our nutrition advice
team all have at minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, with our USA Head of Nutrition
holding a Master’s of Science and numerous research projects and publications on equine nutrition, two
veterinarians on the UK team who are intimately involved in product development and research on
product effectiveness, and two equine physiologist PhD’s involved in advising Science Supplements in
formulation, execution, and current research findings.
Our record of recent accolades speaks for itself.
2014 - WINNER of the International Innovation Award for our Gut Balancer product
2016 - Finalist for the Nutritional Helpline of the Year Award for Excellence in Nutritional Advice
and Customer Service; Our double blind, placebo controlled study on joint supplement FlexAbility is
accepted by the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. This first of it's kind.
2017 - Finalist in the BETA Business Awards for Sales Representative of the Year; Runner Up in the
Nutritional Helpline of the Year Award for Excellence in Nutritional Advice and Customer Service;
WINNER of the International Innovation Award for our GastroKind product
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2018 - Finalist in the BETA Business Awards for Sales Representative of the Year; Finalist in the Nutritional Helpline of
the Year Award for Excellence in Nutritional Advice and Customer Service; WINNER of the International Export Award
2019 - Finalist in the Nutritional Helpline of the Year Award for Excellence in Nutritional Advice and Customer Service
Science Supplements has developed into an internationally regarded source for truly effective equine nutrition and supplement
support. We are so proud to bring a researched, proven, and trusted product line to North America that delivers a
wide-range of equine health and performance results.
See our full line of products and learn more about our company and staff at www.ScienceSupplements.com and visit our
Facebook page Science Supplements - USA to see current research and equine news. For nutrition questions, call our Toll
Free Nutrition Hotline at (844) SCI-SUPP (724-7877) or email our Head of Nutrition at JM@ScienceSupplements.com.
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Educational Seminars
Educational Seminars
have been postponed until further notice.
March 18, 2020
Polk County Area Livestock Extension Agent, Noah Henson, will present “All About Hay.”
Noah will discuss the various types of hay and their nutrition, sugar levels, forage analysis and
sampling - including core analysis and determining moisture levels, and the impact of best cutting
practices. Noah graduated from N.C. State with a degree in Agriculture Science and is working towards
his Master’s Degree in Reproductive Physiology. Noah lives on a working farm in Haywood
County where he runs cattle, sheep, goats, and makes hay. Foothills Riding Club educational
seminars take place from 7-8 PM in the FENCE great room. Seminars are free to all but a $5 suggested
donation is encouraged of non-members. Evening donations will benefit the Buncombe
County 4H Livestock Judging Team.
April 15, 2020
Come and hear experienced riders share information about our many local equestrian trail
systems. Learn about the trails of the Foothills Equestrian Trails Association (FETA), the Collinsville
Equestrian Trail Association (CETA), DuPont State Forest, Tsali Recreation Area, the Biltmore
Estate, Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, Cataloochee Horse Camp, and Pisgah National Forest.
Foothills Riding Club educational seminars take place from 7-8 PM in the FENCE great room.
Seminars are free to all but a $5 suggested donation is encouraged of non-members. Evening donations
will benefit Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE).
May 20, 2020
Bret Moore of Blue Ridge Hoofcare will present “On the Right Track,” how to design, build,
and implement a Paddock Paradise track system. Bret will discuss the many benefits of incorporating
a track system - both for the health of the horse and for the benefit of your pastures. Bret
has nineteen years experience as a professional farrier with a practice emphasis on transitioning
horses to a barefoot lifestyle and specialized expertise in rehabilitating and preventing pasture
laminitis. Foothills Riding Club educational seminars take place from 7-8 PM in the FENCE great
room. Seminars are free to all but a $5 suggested donation is encouraged of non-members. Evening
donations will benefit Helping Equines Regain Dignity (HERD).
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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!
Have you ever wanted to volunteer at an FRC show but were not sure what
the different jobs entail?
The volunteer job descriptions are now up on the website!
Go to www.foothillsridingclub.com and look for the links to job descriptions
on the right hand side of the shows page.
Volunteers earn club bucks for their time which can be used like cash for
club events and merchandise. FRC also has a volunteer appreciation
program where hours served count towards great year-end awards!
Contact Carole at frcvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com if you are
Interested in learning more or would like to volunteer at any of our
upcoming shows.
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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 by the 1st of the month to get yours into next
month’s issue. Please limit ads to 3 small photos and 5 lines of text.
Macel close contact jumping saddle.
Medium tree. 17” seat. Very good
condition. $800.
Contact Jodi at 864-921-1059
Amazing, fast, and clean jumper for sale.
16.0hh, 9 year old find his ad on BigEq.
Contact Brianna Manning (864)642-8322
for more information.
Sensation dressage treeless saddle, 17 1/2", black/dark
brown. Includes nearly new Ecogold saddle pad which is
an integral part of the saddle, leathers, no irons. Comfortable,
puts the rider into a correct position easily. Wonderful
for trail riding as well as riding dressage. Made in Canada
with a long waiting period after an order. Firm price of
$1000. Very good condition. Used lightly for 7 years and
very well cared for. Located in Green Creek area on SC
line. Only selling because I retired the horse I used it on.
Call Sue at 864-461-8119 or
email carriersusan@yahoo.com.
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CLASSIFIED ADS
Horse property for lease : 2 BR/2 bath
cottage style home on 21 acre parcel in
Columbus near TIEC, with privacy and
pastoral views. Several recent updates
and renovations including large master
bedroom and bath. Equestrian amenities
include 2 barns (10 stalls total), studio apt.
above main barn, 100x200 riding arena
with irrigation, 5 fenced pastures, large
pond, and direct access to CETA trail system!
$2,500 - $3,300 per month depending
on length of lease and number of horses.
Willing to rent just the barns and pastures
as well.
Call or text Greg 210.870.
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CLASSIFIED ADS
2018 County Perfection saddle 17” Wide almost new and hardly used. Excellent condition. Color
Black, bull, Velcro knee
Contact Debra Faraone 703-402-1581 or debrafaraone5@gmail.com. Located in Campobello.
$2695.00 new over $5600
Three pair of Pikeur Romana high waisted white show breeches and one pair of cream colored
- size 24 long - for sale at $50 each. Pictures shown of front and back of each pair.
All in good condition - show darkening where saddle has stained seat but not shown when in the
saddle. Contact Allie Wright at 864-431-0916
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CLASSIFIED ADS
32cm tree (MW/W) 18" seat Stubben Tristan Dressage saddle. Longer
flaps, comfy seat. Billets replaced within last few years. Comfy saddle
that doesn't fit my new horse! Looking for its new home. $1,000 obo.
Jillian Woolridge
(864) 315-0231
jillian.j.woolridge@gmail.com
14 hand pony mare for adoption or free lease. forward, nice mover, liver chestnut, mare attitude.
Nancy Hasselbring 828-863-0462
Black Country Adelinda saddle
17.5 inch seat Medium tree Very good condition except small rub on right knee roll (pictured)
Priced to sell -
$2000 !!!! Contact
Allie Wright at 864-
431-0916 or Jodi
Lees at 864-921-
1059
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CLASSIFIED ADS
SADDLE FOR SALE:
Make: Custom Model: Icon Star recently reflocked Tree: Med/Med Wide
Seat: 17.5 Flap: 16 (reg) Year: 03-2015
Price: $3,000 obo Condition: Very good
Contact: Karen 828-290-3434
Silver Maple Farm in Columbus offers full board in a new facility. We feed top quality hay and
feed, have easy access to FETA, have a large outdoor
ring with jumps, small covered ring, someone lives onsite,
professional instruction in multiple disciplines is
available, but your approved instructor is also welcome,
horses available for lease. Please call or text 828 817
7875 and see our Facebook page for pictures and more
information.
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Business Members
Send in your dues and business card to get your listing renewed!!
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 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
2020 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**
Tryon Equine Hospital
Target Marketing Group
Helen Frederick
Gena Meredith
Dazull Eventing
BUSINESS MEMBERS
Pangaea Equestrian Services
Debra Faraone
Foothills Equestrian Nature Center
Cadence Equine Sports Alliance
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BUSINESS ADS
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BUSINESS ADS
Send your business card via email to frcnewsletterads@gmail.com
Or mail to Janet Stone, Editor, 438 Pumpkintown Rd, Marietta, SC 29661
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2020 Board Members
President: Cathy Schwartz: smokeyhollowfarm@windstream.net
Vice President: KC Betzel: betzelfarm@hotmail.com
Secretary: Bri Ambrosic: briambrosic@gmail.com
Treasurer: Natalie Schembra: natalie.schembra@gmail.com
Education (Seminars): Natalie Bacon: nwbacon@gmail.com
Hospitality: Jane Lynch: jntlynch@gmail.com
Membership: Margo Savage: 200redgate@gmail.com
Community Outreach: Luanne Johnson: Luanne.h.johnson@gmail.com
Volunteers: Carole Foster: clockhart23@gmail.com
Publicity: Erin Stroud: erin.e.stroud@gmail.com
Awards: Hailey Morris: hmmorris2018@gmail.com
Clinics/Special Events: Rachael Bradley: raemister@gmail.com
Web Site: KC Betzel: betzelfarm@hotmail.com
Newsletter Editor: Janet Stone frcnewsletterads@gmail.com
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