Newsletter - July 2016
Monthly News Letter: Review of July 2016
Please send news snippets (pony club activities, show results, general newsy stuff – for example new horses or ponies, cool experiences, help needed or stuff for sale) and I will do my best to include! Pictures are always fun – Jpegs work best. IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR PONY CLUBBER TO RECEIVE THIS NEWSLETTER please send me their email if not already on the distribution list.
August Calendar
- August 2nd General Instruction St James Pony Club at Resurrection Ranch starting 6.00 pm. Let Mary Kolzow know if you want to attend!
- August 5th–11th Championships Central GOOD LUCK to our competitors: Katie (Eventing) Abby, Mackenzie and Melissa (Tetrathlon) Virginia (Show Jumping) Come and watch!!!
- August 13th St James OLYMPIC BBQ!! @ Syd Cournaya’ house – THIS IS GOING TO BE A BLAST! Make sure to check your email for your evite – and respond asp!!
- August 14th Massage/Chiropractic and Balance workshop in Marengo IL – Call Aleah Raymond for more info
- August 20th St James Cross Country Clinic @ Versailles Equestrian – Let Mary Kolzow know if you want to attend!
Save the Dates (September)
- September 5th : General Instruction St James Pony Club at Resurrection Ranch – or possible schooling show – details to follow !
- September 11th: General Meeting and Winter season kick off: Warrenville Fire Station 6 – 8pm
- September 17th or 18th : Fall Certification Prep at Baythorne Farm . Let Kathy Cieslak know if you are planning to attend!! Auditors welcome. (You can plan to participate in the prep even if you aren’t certifying in the fall – great insight on what to work on over the winter
July Pony Club Activity Review
7th – 10th July NCPR D Camp and D/C Rally at FVSA: Ashley and JR!
Ashley and JR had a BLAST at D Camp and rally! Here they are galloping on the cross country
18th – 21st July Heartland/NCPR C/B Camp at the Hoosier Horse Park: Abby and Jester, Lucy and Jewell, Katie and Stogie
All three girls had a great time at the C Camp at Hoosier Horse Park – here they are on cross country: highlights included learning to VAULT ...and a disgusting game called parasite pudding …. ask them about it. You will never fancy chocolate pudding again J
Here are Abby’s thoughts: C Camp was a wonderful experience for both riding and HM the Pony Club Clinicians who devoted their time to the C Campers were extremely skilled and all campers seemed to benefit and improve. I know that I will not forget the experience of meeting new friends, sharing the love of horses, learning a ton, and enjoying riding in such a wonderful setting. I advise everyone to get C Camp on their to do list next year!
27th – 31st July Championships East
Sammi and her scramble team, THE DEPUTIES (The Senior Team is called the Outlaws J) The teams arrived safely at Tyron International Equestrian Center and competition starts shortly
Watch the LIVE FEED of the event on the USPC website!! GO DEPUTIES
General News
Please send news and results for this section to me during show season!
Looks as if we have landed on Sunday evenings for our winter instruction/meeting series. Kathy has sent info out on dates – get them on your calendar! Even if you have commitments, I am sure we can arrange ride shares for your Pony Clubbers so we can get some great knowledge shared.
Just a heads up for new members – St James typically participates in the Danada Fall Festival scheduled this year for October 9th. Block this date if you plan to ride, or man a booth! It’s a fun day for the whole family. Mary Nevrly will provide more details nearer the time!
For Sale Items
- Melissa has tall black riding boot by Ovation for sale, size 8, $75 (retail $150) Nicely broken in! email: makolzow@gmail.com
- Abby has a black Ariat riding/ dressage coat, size 6L, like new, for sale: $75 email: janelmcdowell@hotmail.com
- Ardyn has 2 Black, Light Weight, Stretchy Material, Show Coats, Size Small, NEVER WORN, with tags $85 each, PIPER Breeches, Size 26 Long – gently used, like new, in Black w/ Knee Patch $50, and in Merlot w/ Knee Patch $50 and Black Plaid w/ Full Seat for $70 email: rdsmarty26@aol.com
- TWO LOVELY ponies are looking for new homes: Eclipse, a gipsy vanner, best suited to low level dressage, and Dash, a been around the block all-rounder suited to a brand new pony clubber. email Jane McDowell to find out more.
For Lease
‘Cheeky’ is a perfect horse for a Pony Club Member. One of our former members is off to college and would love to lease her to someone who will take good care of her. Any of our SJPC moms/members can vouch for how WONDERFUL she is. For details call Julie Smith on 7702650131