EQUINE EXTRAVAGANZA

At the MRVHA meeting this afternoon we got a lot accomplished and all-in-all enjoyed about 90 minutes of good horse conversation. I'll get the rest of the meeting notes together in a few days, but here are some highlights:

Sherry Regner reported on how the Equine Extravaganza is shaping up and it sounds like it will be great. From all reports, last year’s was terrific. This year, mark your calendar for October 3rd, Saturday, at Horsemen’s Center from 9:00 am until 7:00 pm.
It sounds like there will be something for everyone! Seminars with large animal DVMs - Dr. Jacob Johnson and Dr. Margo Machen. Topics include first aid & triage, lameness issues, colic, etc.

3:00 – 4:00 Q & A session with both vets – Don’t miss a chance to talk to equine vets!
5:00 - Q & A session with farriers – All shoeing and feet questions answered!

Lots of Breed demonstrations MRVHA member Stacy Nichols is bringing a variety of horses to demonstrate native costume, dressage, English and western pleasure … I know I’m missing something, but I had already begun thinking about the native costume. It is so appropriate for the High Desert! Don’t forget to bring your camera!
Vendor booths cost $75 for a 10x10 space; Non-profit price for booth - $25 for 10x10.

Oct. 18 Trail Ride – Trail Ride Sponsored by the Town of Apple Valley Equestrian Advisory Committee – See Apple Valley from the saddle! Discover some interesting riding through the Town easements. Meets at Lion’s Park at 8:00, ride out at 9:00 and return by noon. Limited to 30 riders.

The Equestrian Advisory Committee could use your support and input. The next meeting is Oct 14; the 2nd Wed. - 7:00 at Town Council Chambers.

Please pass the word to your friends in other High Desert horse clubs. Send this link to them: http://mrvha.blogspot.com. Call 760/240-7000 x 7071 for Equine Extravaganza information. Call Sherry Regner about the Trail Ride at 760/240-6239.

New Trail Class

Just wanted to let everyone know about a new class in MRVHA's September Double-judged Futurity and Open show. It's a Gambler's Choice Jackpot Trail class and is a timed and pointed trail course. Each obstacle will have a point value. Complete the obstacles of your choice within 2 minutes, and you accumulate the points.

Obstacles can be repeated, but not consecutively. Do Obstacle C for 20 points, complete another obstacle and you can do Obstacle C again. You just can't do Obstacle C (or A or B, etc.) twice in a row, but you can repeat obstacles as many times as you want, as long as you complete other obstacles in between.

The rider with the most points completed within 2 minutes, wins the jackpot - winner takes all. The entry fee is $20, with $5.00 going to the Club. With 10 riders, the jackpot will be $150!! This class only will be single judged.

Also, please help our Youth Pinto members collect dog and cat food to be donated to local shelters.

Thanks,
Lisa, The Announcer ;-)