GRCHA 2010 Calendar
To
volunteer or update GRCHA activities, contact
Diana Thrift, Vice President, diana-thrift@uiowa.edu
Send
other items to Lora Conrad at lpconrad@tctwb.com On-Going
Activities Riding
Lessons at Windrush Hill Farm.
Winter Schedule!Ann
Bennett offers riding lessons for beginners and experienced riders.
Winter
lessons are on Saturdays. Youth
group lesson 1pm to 2pm, be here to groom and saddle at 12:30pm;
Adult group lesson 2:30 to 3:30pm, be here to
groom and saddle at 2pm: Group lessons on a school horse are $35
each. Group lessons on your own horse are $20 each. Private
30 minute lesson is $30 on your own horse, $35 on a school horse.
Email
windrushhill@farmtel.net
or call Ann at 319-986-2199 to schedule a lesson either with a group,
or privately. Free to audit. For
directions to Windrush Hill Farm, go to www.windrushhill.com.
(NOTE: GPS and Mapquest directions are WRONG.)
Roping/Cattle
Working Practice.
Check for the schedule before you come or send an e-mail request to
be on our activities e-mail list.
Location: indoor arena at Dreamcatcher
Stable,
18859
152nd Ave,
Sperry, Iowa. Contact Cheryl or Mark Lieurance at
cheryl.lieurance@yahoo.com See
http://northpinefarm.com/dcs.html
Private
Dressage Lessons with
Genelle Royer at
Pat Pollpeter's Arena near Donnellson are
cancelled for the winter. Lessons will resume in mid-March.
Lessons for GRCHA members are $30 each; for non-members, $35 each.
Auditors free. Contact
Genelle in advance at 217-453-2409 or geneller@frontiernet.net
Riding
Lessons in Fairfield.
Ann Bennett is teaching lessons in Fairfield on Wednesday
afternoon/evening. For an appointment, email
windrushhill@farmtel.net
or call 319-986-2199. There is a $5 trip charge added to each lesson,
so $25 for semi-private one hour lesson, $35 for private 30 minute
lesson.
Riding
Lessons at Flying Change Stables,
1925 295th
Ave., Ft. Madison, IA. Ali Glenn teaches riding by appointment any
day of the week between 9 AM and 7 PM. Lessons are $30 per hour for
private lessons; $15 for 30 minutes. For use of a schooling horse
there is an additional $15 charge. She has one lesson pony and two
lesson horses that can all jump. Group jumping lessons for three
riders can be arranged at $15 each. Contact Ali at
oopers2@hotmail.com
Yoga
for Equestrians with Jewel Marie McDonald,
at Morningstar Studio, upstairs, on the square in Fairfield. Series
began March 2 and will go for eight weeks. Every Tuesday evening at
5:15 pm until about 7:00pm. Cost for 8 weeks--$100. Talk to Jewel
about rates for attending part of the series. Lora, Ann, Judy, and
Martha attended the first session. You'll love it. Contact Jewel at
morningstar@lisco.com
Special
Events 2010 March
17 St. Patrick's day---The luck o the Irish to Ya' March
20...SPRING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mar
21 1:30 PM GRCHA Drill Team Practice at Windrush Hill Farm
GRCHA
members only. No charge. You can join at the practice. Dena
McCulloch is Coordinating this ride. Contact her at
DMcCulloch@Dresser-Rand.com Mar.
27 All Day “Get Ready to Ride” Clinic at Windrush Hill Farm.
For horses ridden last year. Bring
a rope halter with 12 foot lead, a flag of some sort, your tack,
and appropriate riding clothes including boots and safety
helmet. Fee: $90. Clinic 9-12, Potluck Lunch, Clinic
1-4. Contact
Ann at windrushhill@farmtel.net Apr.
3 10:00am-4:00PM Tack Swap and Vendor Show at Flying Change
Stables, (GRCHA member Ali Glenn's stable) 1927 295th Ave.,
Ft. Madison, IA. Hosted by the Prairie Jumpers Pony Club. To
reserve a space contact Della Glenn (319) 371-7762; $10 for
space (no tables available); $1 entry (money goes to pony club)
April
3, 10, and 17 Men's Night Out at Windrush Hill Farm. 5-7 PM.
$25 per night. Includes groundwork, despooking, teaching horse to
work off the halter rope, halt , back, side pass, turn on the
haunches, and turn on the forehand. Includes work over obstacles,
mounted sessions on use of voice, eyes, hands, legs, seat and
positon. All level riders. Safety helmet required when mounted.
Contact
Ann at windrushhill@farmtel.net April
10 GRCHA ENGLISH SADDLE FITTING CLINC at
Windrush Hill Farm with Carrie Rowe, County Saddle fitter. Kathy
Reed is arranging this for us. Carrie can check the fit of your
dressage saddle and reflock them if needed or help you measure for
a new saddle. More info in next newsletter.
Let
Ann know if you want to audit or want to bring a horse. Cost TBD.
See:
http://www.countysaddlery.com/pages/fittingguide.html Apr.
9-11 Iowa Horse Fair;
Sponsored by the Iowa Horse Council; see
http://www.iowahorsecouncil.org/Iowa%20Horse%20Fair/ihf-general.htm April
10-11 Dressage and Jumping Clinic
at Catalpa Corner with Camie Stockhausen. Info and Online
registration at http://www.camstock.net/April
9-11 Myofascial Release Techniques Seminar near Springfield, IL.
Contact: Beth Herren at 217-483-1248 or see
www.TheStablesonhorsefarmroad.com
Seminar
starts with a 7PM Friday night demonstration and continues
Saturday and Sunday April 10-11, 9 am to 6 pm. Total cost $400.
For
registration contact: Sue
Graham 217-483-4650 . Genelle Royer said: This
is different from massage therapy but goes along with it very well
and is a very gentle approach to helping horses recover from
muscle and ligament problems. Apr.
13 12Noon-7:00 pm Cindy Burke Clinic at Flying Change Stables,
1927 295th Ave., Fort Madison, IA . Cindy Burke is an eventing
instructor from Cedar Rapids area. She has been riding, training
and instructing for many years and is great for all riders hoping
to improve their horses. Cindy has coached many young riders in
our area who have successfully competed in international level
competitions. $65.00/hour private lesson. $33/hour semi-private.
Contact GRCHA member Ali Glenn to schedule a lesson (319)372-6034
or oopers2@hotmail.com.
Auditors welcome.
Apr.
16 -18 Block & Bridle Horse Show (66th Annual)
, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA. See:
www.stuorg.iastate.edu/bbhorse Apr.
22-25 Rolex Kentucky 2010,
Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY (525 miles)
http://www.rk3de.org/ Apr.
24 All Day Getting Control of Your Horses Mind and Feet at
Windrush Hill Farm :
$90 Includes understanding the nature of horses, how they learn
and how to show your horse what you want. Effective use of aides,
how to direct your horse's thoughts, in-hand 9-12, potluck lunch
12-1 and under saddle 1-4pm. For more information contact Ann at
windrushhill@farmtel.net Apr.
30-May 2 American Quarter Horse Association Quarterfest ,
Murfreesboro, TN. (550 miles ) Includes clinics by Stacey
Westfall, Julie Goodnight, and Yoga Horsemanship with Tammy Pate.
See:
http://www.aqha.com/quarterfest/clinicDescriptions.html May
2 10:00 Am until.... GRCHA “You and Your Horse” Day; Conrad
Arena near Douds. GRCHA members only. Bring
your horse, lets have some fun! No Charge. Morning---Ground
activities such as longeing and despooking; Potluck Lunch—and we
know what good cooks we are!!; PM—Mounted activities---games;
obstacle course, trail ride around the farm---WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE
TO DO THAT DAY? Let us know so we can finalize the day. Its a
fun day to get our horses and ourselves back in the swing of
Spring. Lora lpconrad@tctwb.com May
1-2 Missouri Waltz CTR at Black, MO
at Brushy Creek Resort, Ride Chair Beth Braznell, 314-495-2681,
ebraznell@aol.comNote:
Horses need shoes for these trails. May
7-9 Centered Riding Clinic with Level III Instructor &
Clinician Carol O'Donnell Wilson at Glen Carry Stables in
Crescent, IA
(That's over on the Missouri River, folks!) Audit is $60 total or
$40 per day. See: http://www.glencarry.com/events/CR1-2010.pdf
Contact:
Kit Cudmore at Kit.cudmore@glencarry.com
Note:
Ann and John Bennett are presently considering driving over to
this clinic where Ann will audit the Friday evening TTOUCH program
and the two days of Centered Riding. If you are interested in
riding and joining Ann and John for this trip , contact Ann.
May
10, 11, 12 9am – 5pm Bob King Horsemanship Clinic
DreamCatcher
Stables, Sperry,Ia (GRCHA Members Mark & Cheryl Lieurance's
Stables) CLINIC FEE - $435 ;$100 non-refundable deposit required.
Class size is limited to 10 riders (**Full—accepting
back-up list names.**).
All levels of riders are welcome! Come out and learn the
traditional Vaquero style of riding and making soft, supple
horses. Call 319-759-5679 for more info or contact Cheryl at
cheryl.lieurance@yahoo.com
See http://www.dreamcatcher-stablecom May
13, 14, 15 - 9am-5pm Bob King Ranch Roping
DreamCatcher
Stables, Sperry,Ia Mark & Cheryl Lieurance
CLINIC
FEE - $435 / CATTLE FEE - $35; $100 non-refundable deposit
required. Class size is limited to 15 riders. All levels from
beginners to seasoned ropers arewelcome! Learn how to handle a 60’
rope and swing a variety of loops like the houlihan, scoop loop,
hip shot, del viento, and the Johnny Blocker. Auditors are welcome
for $25/day - Meals available on site Send deposit checks to:
Dreamcatcher Stable, 18859 152nd Ave. Sperry, IA 52650
Make
checks payable to: Cowboy School Inc.
As
advertised in Apples 'n Oats. May
13-14 Eventing Clinic with Camie Stockhausen.
Catalpa Corner in Iowa City. See http://www.camstock.net/ May
15 ITRA Trail Clinic at Brushy Creek State Recreational Area,
Lehigh, IA; from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Contact: Karen Glock,
515-965-4415, j-kglock@hughes.net May
29 All Day Trail Riding Outdoors Clinic at a horse park to be
determined. Weather Permitting. For horses that have been trail
ridden; not for beginners.
Includes
lecture, ground work from loading to tack evaluation, camp
familiarization, learning to ride in a group, as lead, drag, or in
the middle. Riders learn how to be a good riding buddy. Cost:
$90. For details and to reserve a slot, contact Ann at
windrushhill@farmtel.net May
31 Memorial DayJune
4-6 Schooling Horse Trial and Clinic at
Catalpa Corner in Iowa City with Camie Stockhausen. See
http://www.camstock.net/ June
5 11:00AM Trail Ride at Shimek. Becky
Hassman, Coordinator
Meet
at upper campground; ride out at 11:00AM, brown bag lunch, second
ride in the afternoon. Contact Becky at cohodosb@iowatelecom.net June
7 8:00 AM-4:00PM GRCHA Equine Dental Clinic with Dr. Tom Allen
GRCHA
members Ray & Lora Conrad's Barn, near Douds, IA; Pot luck
Lunch. Auditors free. Contact Lora for an appt for you and your
horse at lpconrad@tctwb.com.
See www.horsedentist.com
for complete information on the examination and dental procedures
that Dr. Allen uses. Pricing information is available at the
website also.
All slots will be scheduled by reservation in advance.
June
18-19 First Iowa Trails Summit,
At UNI on Friday; at Riverside Recreation Area in Waterloo on Sat.
For more information, visit www.iowa.dot.gov,
Hot Topics. Marsha Achenbach plans to attend. Denise Schieffer
of ITRA suggests that we should have equestrian representation at
Session 1-Planning a Healthy Community.
June
26 All Day “For the Good of the Horse” Clinic at Windrush Hill
Farm.
$90. Learn how to shape a respectful relationship with your
horse. Learn how to provide for your horse and contribute to the
horses longevity and soundness. Guidance to round pen, free
lunge and work with your horse on the lunge line - with
purpose, clarity and focus. You will have
the option to ride bareback, or with a bareback pad, or with a
vaulting surcingle. All horses and handlers/riders
welcome For
details and to reserve a slot, contact Ann at
windrushhill@farmtel.net June
23-27 Adult Dressage Camp at William Woods in Fulton, MO/
Sponsored
by the Kansas City Dressage Society. Instructors are Vicki
Hammers-O'Neil, Stacey Schettkoe Hastings and Sarah Geikie. All
are USDF Certified Instructors. Fee: $750. Send deposit by March
15. For details, contact : Terri Becker, KCDS Adult Camp
Organizer- 2010, terribecker@kc.rr.com
(GRCHA
members Becky Hassman, Ann Bennett, Judy Duke, Martha Wick and
Pat Pollpeter have attended these camps. ) July
4 Independence Day July
17-18 Kip Fladland Clinic in Oxford, IA
(between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City)with groundwork class in the
AM and a Horsemanship 1 class in the PM. If you are interested in
attending, contact Nathan Griener at nathangreiner@hotmail.com July
31 All Day Develop Relaxation, Balance, Self Carriage and
Collection Clinic
at Windrush Hill Farm. $90. This class teaches Classical
Horsemanship that is appropriate for dressage riders
or vaquero style riders. This class is intended
for intermediate level riders who feel confident to walk, trot and
canter on their horse. Not for beginning riders or green
horses.For
details and to reserve a slot, contact Ann at
windrushhill@farmtel.net Aug.
28 All day Introduction to Rope Handling and Cattle Work Clinic
at Windrush Hill Farm. $90. No roping experience required but
not for beginning riders or green horses. For rope and attire
requirements and to reserve a slot, contact Ann at
windrushhill@farmtel.net September
6 Labor Day Sept.
17-19 Dave Smith Fall Fiesta CTR at Brushy Creek State
Recreational Area, Lehigh, IA. Check in begins Friday at 2:00 pm.
The competition is Saturday and Sunday.
Sept.
25 All Day Socializing and Handling the Young Horse Clinic
at Windrush Hill farm. $90. Contact Ann for requirements, to
discuss the colt or horse you will bring and reserve your slot.
windrushhill@farmtel.net October
11 Columbus Day GRCHA
Annual Meeting—Dinner ---To be Scheduled
October
26-30 14th World Percheron Congress, Des Moines, IA
http://www.2010worldpercheroncongress.com/index.htmlThis
should be very interesting...Anyone want to go with me for one
day? Lora
November
11 Veteran's Day
November
25 Thanksgiving Dec Annual
GRCHA Holiday Lunch and Awards ProgramDate
and Location--TBD December
25 Christmas
