October 2020 FRC Member Newsletter

NEWS
October
2020
We need you! We have a couple of openings in
the FRC Board as board members move off. We
meet once a month (outside in a covered arena
and socially distanced)! Your club can’t run
without your help so please consider joining us.
(We are a fun group!!!)
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic,
the Annual Winter
Banquet has been rescheduled
to 1/22/22. All competitor
and volunteer points
accumulated through 2021
will roll over to 2022, to be
included with 2022 earned
points. FRC looks forward to
another great Annual Winter
Banquet, albeit a year away!
Contact Margo Savage at 200redgate@gmail.com
if you are interested.
2020 FRC SHOW DATES
We hope to see you all for our October show!
October 31- Dressage and Combined Test at FENCE
Entry forms and info are on the website at www.foothillsridingclub.org/
shows.html. Remember to join FRC to be eligible for our amazing year end awards
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Member Memories
With Erin Stroud
A few weeks ago I got the opportunity
to compete in the
Blue Ridge Horse Trials at
Tryon International Equestrian
Center. Man O Man, the
whole weekend of competition
really tested us. But I can
now say that I and my 6-yearold
OTTB, who I've only had a
year and a half, got to ride on
one of the country's biggest
equestrian stages. We got to
run on the 2018 World Equestrian Games cross country course and jump in the infamous
Tryon Stadium, places where some of the best riders in the world had also ridden. It was a
kind of surreal feeling walking around the grounds thinking back on this very weekend 2
years ago that this was a place I saw Charlotte Dujardin, Laura Graves, Boyd Martin, and
Phillip Dutton bring home successes at the WEG.
I first visited TIEC when Annie Maunder asked me
to be in one of her herds of volunteers at the first
AEC's hosted by Tryon. It was there as I was at the
in-gate watching as some of my riding idols strolled
by on their way to jump a massive course in a
beautiful stadium. I vowed that I would ride in the
very same arena one day no matter what I did. The
2nd weekend of September is when the same
dream came true on an OTTB mare, Prim, that I
have trained myself.
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Member Memories
With Erin Stroud
We started the weekend off with Dressage, where she showed up like never before and had
a beautiful test. We are still working through with relaxation and suppleness but she was
obedient and responsive in all the right places. Sometimes I wish she would show up like for
practice every now and then, but I'll take it when I can
get it, LOL.
XC was the biggest course we have seen yet, it took us
out of comfort zones and pushed us to really ride. It
also didn't help that the skies opened up right before
our ride time and let down an unprecedented amount
of rain making everything just a bit more squishy. In
the warm-up, the hectic atmosphere was getting the
better of us, but after some thoughtful regathering and
some confidence-boosting jumps, we were on our way
over the bridge to the start box. The course was maxed
out for Beginner Novice and had some pretty complicated
questions for a BN course. But we came through
the finish flags clean and clear. Proud was an understatement.
Prim saved my rear in a few instances and
was in a beautiful rhythm as she took the course in
stride.
Watch my cross country run here (hold control and click link)
On Sunday in stadium jumping, we walked into an already large atmosphere, with butterflies
in both of our stomachs. There were 10 horses in warm-up all trying to jump the same
4 jumps, and poor Prim's little 6 y/o brain was having a hard time comprehending everything
happening. Luckily for us, there were no spectators crowding the stands around the
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Member Memories
With Erin Stroud
ring, and once we stepped out of the warm-up and into the ring we had a moment to
breathe before starting towards the first fence. Once we landed from the first jump it was
game on, Prim's ears pricked forward and she began looking for what was next. She took
to me to each fence and jumped with confidence. We had a single unlucky rail and a few
times faults but I was over the moon about it. I don't mind the time faults because I let her
trot many of the fences to help her balance and keep both of our confidences up.
Watch my stadium round here (hold control and click link)
We walked out the ring with smiles on cheers as we had just completed the hardest competition
we had faced yet. But she stepped up to the plate and we placed 9th out of 15 really
good pairs in a competitive open division. It was a good weekend to see where we are
at in our training and a great way to end our summer season.
Overall I am pretty dang proud of both myself and my mare. We had just accomplished
something that a lot of people haven't been able to do. With the best support system tuning
in over the live stream to the many "Good Luck" texts I received, I felt the nerves slip
away and the excitement take over.
Do you have a horse related memory to share with
us? We’d love to read it. Pictures are welcome!
Send a Word document to
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Educational Seminar
How To Pull A Shoe
Our October Online Educational Seminar will feature local expert farrier Sean Gaul and his
associate Chaise Cantrall. "How To Pull A Shoe" has been a highly requested seminar topic
for years, however the logistics of one horse, one farrier and many sets of eyes has not
been a feasible live demonstration, so bonus of Covid we now have alternative ways to
reach the masses!
Sean and Chaise (pictured Sean on the right, Chaise
left) will show us the proper array of tools every
horse owner should have handy (whether at home or
on the road) in order to safely and effectively pull a
shoe in an emergency situation..... because who hasn't
had THAT horrifying moment when your horse
comes limping 3-legged lame to you with a shoe
smeared sideways on their hoof, often with a side clip
shoved up into the hoof wall!!!
Naturally in a scenario like this we all want our farrier
or vet to immediately magically appear in our barn to
remedy the situation, however that is not always possible,
so it is therefore important for us horse owners
to know how to safely pull a shoe and keep our trusty
steed comfortable until professional help can arrive!
The Solution???? Master Farrier Sean Gaul and his assistant
Chaise Cantrell have put together a quick informative
YouTube video detailing how to pull a shoe and the
tools you will need!
Here's the link..
How to Pull a Shoe (Hold control key and click)
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Very Rewarding Ride
By Annie Maunder
I have a dilemma! My brain is saying that I am 15 years old, but my body is not listening.
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I have a super Connemara mare that has been (not so) patiently waiting for her chance to
show off her talents and so far has not really been given the opportunity – even though she
has clearly been showing me how talented she is!!
I had begun to take lessons (those of you who know me, know what a rarity THAT is!) with
Daniela Moguel and was actually having a tremendous amount of fun! Danny rides for
Mexico and she and her husband, Zully, teach and train from their barn in Shelby, NC. I run
out of steam quite quickly these days, so I asked Danny if she would like to ride Nessie for
the rest of the lesson. Watching the two of them actually reduced this old fossil to tears!
Danny is about the same size as me and I saw myself 30 years ago (only MUCH better!). It
was at that moment that I realized my dilemma could easily be resolved, which was reinforced
when Danny refused to get off of Nessie because
she was enjoying her so much!
We have forged a wonderful relationship where I am
privileged to live vicariously through a kind, talented
rider and her lovely supportive team. If you had told
me that I would enjoy seeing someone else ride my
horse, frankly, I would have been insulted – but I
would have been wrong. Danny took Nessie Training
level at Windridge in October and proved to all watching
that a thoughtful and confident Cross Country ride
could be spectacular. Both horse and rider finished
sporting huge grins – oh yes, AND so did the OWNER!
Video of Daniela and Nessie (youTube)
Hold Control key and click link to open
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Rider Review
Remember when you could submit a picture of your
position to the Practical Horseman for a chance to
be reviewed by George Morris?
We all would sit on the edge of our seats to see what he
thought about someone's position and eagerly read for
whether his comments were nice or not so nice. Does the
rider pictured look familiar? That would be our own FRC
president, Cathy Schwartz, who was the lucky recipient of
an almost glowing review from George himself!
We have decided to host our own Rider Position Review! One lucky rider will have their
position critiqued by a local FRC member trainer to be featured in our next newsletter and
social media! All rider identities will remain anonymous and our trainer's name will only be
released when the critique is published. Each month we will have a different trainer review a
different position. So keep an eye on our newsletter and social media sites to see what kind
of position we are requesting.
Thank you everyone for participating in our rider review. We loved seeing everyone's jumping
position. For next month we want to see everyone's flat/dressage position.
We welcome all disciplines. So if you happen to be sitting in a western saddle, send us your picture!
The classical dressage position is very similar to how you sit in a Western saddle.
Please send all entries to Social Media Coordinator, Erin Stroud,
at erin.e.stroud@gmail.com. All Entries are Due November 4th!
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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Bit O’ News
Do you have a new horse? Accomplish
something new? Have a funny photo or
tidbit to share?
Send it to:
frcnewsletterads@gmail.com
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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. Ads will run until you request cancellation.
Please limit ads to 3 small photos and 5 lines of text.
Video Dressage Fix-A-Test Consultation:
Use your cell phone to video a test and upload
it to a private YouTube link. The test will
be judged by "S" dressage judge Margaret
Freeman and the score sheet returned to
you. You will then have a 45-minute phone
consultation where you watch your ride at the
same time as the judge, with comments
throughout concerning how you can improve
your score. Cost $50. For further details
email: margfree@aol.com.
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.
For Sale - 2 dressage saddles - 1) Prestige D1zero dressage saddle. $2375, 18". M (but fits like a MW),
good condition, good for large-shouldered horse, allows free movement, 2) Sensation treeless dressage
saddle; 17 1/2" $875; every Sensation is semi-custom from Canada,
often a long wait, super comfortable and allows for correct dressage
seat. Very comfortable for trail-riding.
Located southern Green Creek area and
are in great shape. For more info, call
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 210.870.6090
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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.
11yr old, 16hh Belgian WB gelding ready for 2nd level
and has wins at novice eventing. Sound and safe. Contact
Emily emt3@clemson.edu (864) 395-4429
Jillian Woolridge
(864) 315-0231
jillian.j.woolridge@gmail.com
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
Macel close contact jumping saddle.
Medium tree. 17” seat. Very good
condition. $800.
Contact Jodi 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
Let me take care of all your sewing and alteration
needs!!
Nina’s alterations
From clothing to horse blankets
Alterations ~ take in ~ let out
Zippers ~ mending ~ curtains ~
And so much more!!
call 828-722-1030 or text 828-980-8369
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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CLASSIFIED ADS
1999 Sooner Tradition Gooseneck Trailer - 3 horse slant (or 2
horse box with center divider removed)
7’6” high, drop down windows, tack/dressing room. One
owner, well maintained. Great for larger horses
Price: $9,250 Contact: Debbi Brown 828.817.5635
or dbrown@skyrunner.net
Black Country Eloquence dressage saddle. 16.5", MW-W, serge panels, buffalo leather
seat, good condition. $1,800. Price includes stirrups, leathers, and cover. Sue Mullen
864-457-6403.
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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**
Checks made out to FRC PO Box 637 Landrum, SC 29356
Tryon Equine Hospital
Target Marketing Group
Murray Acres
Gena Meredith
Foothills Amish Furniture
Mark Jump Photography
BUSINESS MEMBERS
Pangaea Equestrian Services
Debra Faraone
Foothills Equestrian Nature Center
Cadence Equine Sports Alliance
Leslie Scott
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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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