1st Open Show of the Season

The Club had a nice turn-out for our double-judged show, held on April 17. Our judges, Debbie Donnoly and Chris Slauson had nice entries although I don't have exact numbers yet, but our halter classes had up to 11 horses in a class, and our Open Western classes had 6 to 8 riders. We had a few Walk Trotters in the 10 & under, and a few in our W/T 11 & over.

This year we have 2 Leadliners - a brother combo. Austin, the youngest, rode Tucker in the Equitation class, and Ethan rode Tucker in the Trail class. Both took home soft horsey pals, donated by Laura and Tob Fowler.

I'll post other results over the weekend, and a photo or two. In the meantime, the Club extends a very big THANKS to the Kay and Rick Green and their three wonderful kids. Special shout out to Britany, Justin and Cody. And your freckled friend; oh, yeah, and Little D for helping draw the winning raffle tickets. Much appreciation to all of them for the hard work, great brownies and incredible chicken fajitas! The Snack Shack brought in $118.

MRVHA raffled several prizes that we had, in the past, bought for High Points. The raffle winners took home Herman Oak reins, a grooming apron, two double-sided bridle bags, an English garment bag, and a Western Saddle cover, which brought in $85.

It was nice seeing a few old friends at the show, as well as new exhibitors. And Taylor, thanks for stewarding! We hope to see you soon. :-)

The next show is the 3rd Annual Desert Color Classic on May 19, so we need to get together for another meeting before that show. We'll have the April show report and a Treasurer's report, and we have to take care of arrangements for ribbons, High Point Awards, etc. I believe the Greens enjoyed themselves so much they've volunteered to run the Snack Shack again!

I will take a look at the calendar tomorrow and post a few dates. We will need to have a quorum, but especially want your input. And this is such a great group, that it's nice just to have a light meal together and talk horse. Hope you will join us - I'll let you know when.

~Lisa, the Announcer ;-)

FUZZY TRAIL RESULTS

We weren't able to announce the results of Trail at the Fuzzy Play Day, so here they are:

W/T Trail - 12&U
1st - Alyssa Brewer
2nd: Ashley Brown

Trail - 17&U
Kaitlyn LaMere

Trail - 18&O
1st - Cynthia Raysser
2nd - Sherry Krig
3rd - Laura Fowler
4th - Alison Bets
5th - Alissa Osburn
6th - Sharon Bones

And although the following trail classes WERE announced, I can't resist giving the Leadliners a plug:
Leadline Equitation and Leadline Trail; same placements:

• 1st place to Ethan Clinton riding Tucker
• 2nd place to Austin Clinton riding Shiloh
• ... and if those aren't cowboy names, I don't know my Louis L'Amour! ;-)

Meeting Minutes April 8, 2009 (Draft)

Wednesday April 8, 2009
Mojave River Valley Horsemen’s Association
General Meeting and Meeting of the Officers and Board
Molly’s Restaurant, Apple Valley, CA

Call to order - 6:50 pm

Officers and Board Members Present: Kathy Brown; Laura Fowler, Sherry Krig, Kaitlyn LaMere, Liz Swaffield, Lisa LaMere; Sherry Mcguire; Kara Olson

Guests /Future Members: Stacy Nichols; Sherry Regner

6:42 p.m. called to order

Introductions were made

Acting President’s Report:
· Lisa thanked two guests for attending the meeting. Stacy is a former President of MRVHA and a long-time exhibitor at MRVHA shows; Sherry was representing Apple Valley’s Equine Advisory Committee and the Equine Extravaganza.
· The slate of officers was introduced, and there being no nominations from the floor, the full slate was elected as follows (M/S/C Fowler/Olson):

2009 MRVHA Officers and Board of Directors
Quorum Required:5
Board of Directors:
Sherry Krig
MRVHA Officers
Laura Fowler
President: Lisa LaMere
Sara Henson
Vice President : Kathy Brown
Sherri McGuire
Treasurer: Suzi Smith
Kara Krig – Show Chairman/Board Member
Secretary: Kaitlyn LaMere (Appointed/Non-Voting)
Past President: Marlee Martin
Liz Swaffield – Alternate Board Member / Show Co-Chairman


The new MRVHA blog was discussed and already some members have signed up to be automatically notified whenever the blog is updated. Everyone should know that comments can be posted by readers as well. Laura mentioned that the sign-up using an aol.com address didn’t work, so she used her Yahoo e-mail address. Both Gmail (Google) and Yahoo have free e-mail. The blog will be updated over the weekend, including the posting of these minutes.

Lisa also presented the draft Show Report for the Fuzzy Play Day prepared by Liz Swaffield. We have grossed $710.82, but need to also deduct the park fee and show insurance which were unknown. Sherry M. handed in two receipts for sodas and waters; one for $39 and change, and another that was for uncalculated amount. Sherry M was given $40 in cash, and both receipts provided to the Treasurer with the Show Report. Balance of reimbursement to be made at April 19 show.
· Rough estimate is $425 netted for the Play Day. The money, along with checks for two members joining the Club this evening, were given to Laura Fowler to drop off at Suzi’s, for deposit and reimbursement.
· Kara will revise the Show Report Template for a better layout.

Vice-President’s Report:
· Kathy is mailing the DCC premium to all available addresses from members and previous exhibitors. Liz is also available to stamp and address.
· Kathy had a membership report showing 18 members. The list will be updated and posted to the blog. We are still trying to find names of lifetime members. Anyone with information, please contact this blog or send an e-mail to the mrvha.info e-mail. To-date we have the following Life Members:
· Barbie Roelle; Ron Lenhert; Norma Lenhert; Sherry Krig; Laura Fowler; ?Nicole Peacock? The Pattersons?, Kaye Williams

Treasurer’s Report: None given

Show Report
· APRIL 19 DOUBLE-JUDGED OPEN SHOW
Sherry McGuire will not be available for this show.

Gate: Bernice (Sherry Regner will pick up Bernice)
Steward: Sherry Regner (Thanks was given to the new member for volunteering!)

Judges
2009 Open, DCC & Futurity Judges:
May: DCC Art Gaytan Holiday Inn Express room $350
Sept. Darrel Bilke $350 and may need a room
Kara has the contracts for signature.
Judge A: Chris Slauson $300 plus mileage
Judge B: Debbie Donnoly $350 plus mileage

Grounds
Park fee: (Suzi – can you let Lisa, Kara and Liz know the amount for each show?)

Insurance: PAID (Suzi – please also let above know what the annual premium is?)

Announcer: Lisa LaMere

Awards/Ribbons:
· Moola will be printed and embossed by Kathy Brown.
Suzi – do you have and/or will you order? Should order ribbons for the year ASAP – need Double Grand and Reserve for both double-judged shows. Laura volunteered to pick up the 6 gift certificates plus Grand & Reserve Halter.
· Gift certificates will be given for High Point Awards to local equine-related stores to support sales in the High Desert. (M/S/C - McGuire/Fowler)
· High Point Awards will be $50; need 6. (M/S/C - Olson/Fowler)

Reminder from last meeting: 40 & OVER W/T Non-Pro class at each show, regular ENTRY fee at April & Sept. shows. Buckle offered only at DCC with $25 entry fee.

Food
Great News! We have Snack Shack Volunteers - a whole family!! Friends of Laura - Kaye and Rick Green and their 3 children - are assisting and making chicken fajitas with tortillas, cinnamon rolls, brownies and something else that sounded delicious! We are very appreciative for the help, truly.

· Laura and Kaitlyn will make cupcakes … Sherry K. is providing spaghetti
· The following beverages from the Fuzzy Show are at the LaMere’s: 18 – Pepsi, 20 – Shasta Cola, 20 - Diet Coke, Sprite, 15 - Dr. Pepper, 22 - Orange, 12 – Root Beer, 22 – Shasta Twist, 22 – 7-Up and 4 cases of bottled water. That’s 151 sodas and about 96 waters. It probably wouldn’t hurt to get a few more cases of water, especially if it gets hot that day.

· Need ice and muck buckets for soda & water. Can’t find a note about who volunteered to do this. Anyone owning up?
· Coffee maker is at Sherry K.’s along with BBQ.
· Coffee and coffee maker – Sherry K. has both, but we need to replenish the coffee cups, creamer, sugar, and sugar-substitute.
· We also need ketchup, mustard if we are having hot dogs. And we should stock up on paper goods, stirrers and plasticware.

Raffle
· We will hold a 50/50 raffle.

Bank
· $100 need lots of ones, fives and tens. Office has quarters.
· Need checks available for judge’s fees, park & rec, food booth and miscellaneous reimbursement.

Office
· Kara and Liz will work the office. Sherry Regner would be available to help before judging.
· Liz will prepare 2 sets of Judge’s cards. There are enough back numbers.
· Kathy will design a double-judged entry form for the April and September shows.
· Laura and Sherry Krig will have trail and other patterns available.

Vendors
· Photographer: Liz will notify photographer that called her, and Kara is contacting ‘Chris’ for DCC.

Day of April 19 Show NEED:
· Kathy: Premiums for Desert Color Classic
· Kathy: Membership forms & Sponsorship forms
· Kara and Liz: Entry Forms, Back numbers, Safety Pins, Raffle Tickets & Posted Rules
· Bernice: 961-1248 (Sherry Regner will call Bernice and pick her up.)
· Scott: Check Walkie-talkies. New batteries. (Sherry K. has the one that George Kapp returned. ;-)
· Sherry will bring power strip. Coffee box and Coffee Maker. She also volunteered to get dry erase board.

DESERT COLOR CLASSIC:
· Lisa will not be available for this show.
· Announcer: Sherri McGuire - thanks Sherri!
· Raffle: Custom Buckle Cabinet (suggest 3 tickets for $5, 7 tickets for $10)

Old Business
· Reminder: September Show - Gambler’s Choice Trail Jackpot: Have right after lunch break and before Western classes

New Business
· Ad: Kathy B. will verify cost for ¼-page ad in Horsemen’s News and compare to Horse Trader.
· Kathy will design and place 1/4-page ad in the paper with the least cost. (M/S/C – Krig/Fowler)

Sherry Regner spoke to the members and guests about her efforts to promote Horsemen’s Center, multi-use trails, with her involvement in the Town of Apple Valley’s Equestrian Advisory Council. The council is holding the 2nd Equine Extravaganza on October 3rd at Horsemen’s Center. Much enthusiastic discussion took place, and some suggestions were made, including the possibility of MRVHA partnering with the Advisory Council during the EqEx. Their next meeting will be the 2nd Wednesday in May at 7:00 pm at Town Hall and some MRVHA members expect to be attending.

Meeting adjourned 8:15 p.m.
Submitted April 11, 2009 by
L. LaMere for K. LaMere who is in Utah with S. Krig showing at a Paint/Quarter Horse Show

2009 April Membership List (Pre-Show)

Greetings All! This post is to publish the first in a long time of membership list. It is so up-to-date, it even shows "pending".

Speaking (writing?) of this post, that reminds me of a hitching post, and so, how about we name this blog the ...

MRVHA Hitchin' Post

Simply leave a comment with your yay or neigh (sorry, for the lame pun) or another suggestion.

I'm researching some ways to get the PDF premiums and forms online in a way that can be read, is easy to do, and is FREE! So excuse the following list, I hope it doesn't get too scrambled. ;-)

In order to protect members' privacy, the Club will not publish addresses, phone numbers, or e-mail addresses. Copies are available for the Board only. If there is an error, please leave a comment for everyone to read, or let us know at mrvha.info@gmail.com. Here's the list:

NAME & ADDRESS
MEMBERSHIP
CHILDREN
HORSES

1
Basha, Lee & Claudia
family
Apple Valley, Ca. 92307

2
Bolin, Patti
individual adult
Hesperia, Ca 92345

3
VICE PRESIDENT
Brown, Kathy & Robert
family
Ashley, Alyssa
Elk Creeks Dynasty, Un Zip Me Bey B
Victorville, Ca. 92392

4
Clinton, Kimberly & Joshua
family
Ethan, Austin
Shiloh, Tucker
Hesperia, Ca. 92345

5
Crisp, Christy
family
Ashlynn
GQ's Rockstar, Whispers In the Dark
Hesperia, Ca. 92345

6
Dean, Dennis & Toni
family
McKinley, Delaney
Man O Love
Apple Valley, Ca 92307

7
BOARD MEMBER
Fowler, Laura and Tobe
family
HF Artisic Babe
Apple Valley, Ca. 92308

(21)
Pending BOARD MEMBER
Henson, Sara
PENDING
PENDING
CA

8
BOARD MEMBER
Krig, Sherry
LIFETIME
Apple Valley, Ca. 92307

9
PRESIDENT
LaMere, Scott & Lisa
family
SECRETARY (Appointed, non-voting)
Kaitlyn
Fairly Special Tale
Hesperia, Ca. 92345

20
Lenhert, Norma
LIFETIME
CA

10
Lenhert, Ron
LIFETIME
Apple Valley Equine Hosp.
Apple Valley, Ca 92308

11
BOARD MEMBER
McGuire, Sherri
Individual Adult
Peter, Willie
Hesperia, Ca. 92345

12
Nichols, Stacy & Steve
family
Lisa
Brute Force, SL Blue Angyl
Phelan, Ca. 92329

13
SHOW CHAIR /BOARD MEMBER
Olson, Kara
Individual adult
Apple Valley, Ca. 92307

14
Quigley, Megan
Individual Junior
Just for Paradice
Apple Valley, Ca. 92307

15
Raysser, Cynthia & Fred
family
Just Sweeten My T
Yucca Valley, Ca. 92286

16
Regner, Sherry & John
family
Clay, Trista
Apple Valley, Ca. 92308

17
TREASURER
Smith, Dale & Suzi
family
Keri, Holly
Maximillions Gold, So Slow Zippo
Apple Valley, Ca. 92308

18
ALT. BOARD MEMBER/SHOW CO-CHAIR
Swaffield, Liz
individual adult
SHOW CO-CHAIR
Hesperia, Ca 92345

19
Williams, Kay
LIFETIME
Hesperia, Ca. 92345

Welcome to MRVHA's new blog!

Greetings and welcome to MRVHA's answer to a website!

If you are a lifetime member, a returning or new member, and especially to those who exhibit at our shows, this is the place where you will find up-to-date information about MRVHA. Premiums, show results and even our meeting minutes will be posted here, along with photos.

We will try to keep this as informational as possible, so if there's anything you would like posted, let us know. New foals, a new ROM, a win at another club's show - just send an e-mail to mrvha.info@gmail.com. Please don't forget the 'dot' between mrvha and info.

Our next meeting is tomorrow, April 8th, at 6:30 at Molly's in Apple Valley. Minutes will be posted within a week of the meeting, so no one forgets what it is that we have committed to doing. Over the next weekend, I will get the Fuzzy Play Day results online. Unfortunately, no photos, but we will have some of our Double Judged Show on April 19th. We hope to see you there!

Best to ya'll,
~Lisa