Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Horse Activities This Weekend, April 16 & 17

Twin Tiers equestrians have several horse-related activities to choose from this weekend.  A nice mix of events offer fun, education and competition. 

I'm really surprised at the wide variety available so early in the season.  I better get myself and my horses in gear so I don't miss all the fun this spring!


 April 15-17, 2011 - Athens, Pennsylvania
Jackie Dube Jatzlou Barrel Racing Clinic, Standing Stone Farm, Bradford County, cost $375, limited to 15 students, Deposit of $187 to hold your spot, balance due day of clinic, FMI Connie Schwartz, 570-637-5066 or 570-888-0548 or email E Mail 

Twin Tier Trail Riders
• April 16, 2011 - Dresden, N.Y. Outlet Trail – 10:00 Contact JoAnn Schwab at 607-739-2554 or jnjrockinrranch@gmail.com
• April 17, 2011 – Fair View Farm Ride, Troy, PA – Penny Streeter from Troy, PA has offered to take us on a ride at her barn where she boards. This will be a 2 hour loop in the a.m. coming back for lunch. Then another 2 hour loop in the p.m. after lunch. They have port-a-potty and plenty of parking. Contact Jeanne Root 570-596-3653 or jroot@npacc.net or Penny Streeter 570-297-9018 or pennyspatches@frontiernet.net

NYS Horse Pullers Assoc. "Pull of Champions"
The most prestigious pull in the Northeast and one of the top pulls in the country. Averaging between 15 and 20 entries per class. The finest horses from the United States and Canada competing!
Date(s)
04/16/2011
Location
Coliseum
Time:
12:00 noon
Cost
$10.00
Telephone
607-849-3028
Website
Email

Judy Richter Clinic

Time
Saturday, April 16 · 8:00am - 11:00am
Location
Elk Stables, 1222 TR Williams Rd, Uniondale, PA
Created By
More Info
*Please get in touch with us and let us know soon if you would like to ride in the clinic as spaces are filling fast.
*We are so very pleased to have Judy Richter come and do a clinic at Elk Stables.
...Credit: National Show Hunter Hall of Fame, National Sporting Library
...Judy Richter, a renowned trainer and author, lectured at the National Ms. Richter was inducted into the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame, which is housed at the National Sporting Library, in 2004.

Ms. Richter has been in the horse business for over four decades. In the 1970’s, 1980’s, and 1990’s over 30 horses and riders were in training at Coker Farm, her facility in Bedford, N.Y. Her students were consistent contenders at A-rated horse shows and several have won the National Finals and have gone on to brilliant careers in the sport, including Andre Dignelli, Joan Scharffenberger-Laarakers, Kara Hanly Raposa, Ellen Raidt Lordi, and Peter Lutz. Other horse-related activities engage Judy as well: she has been a member of the Board of Directors of the American Horse Shows Association, chairman of Zone II, a licensed “R” judge for AHSA, and a columnist for The Chronicle of the Horse. Her earlier books, Horse and Rider, The Longeing Book, and Pony Talk, which were published years ago, are still in print. Recent books are Some Favorite Days, a memoir, and the instructional book, Riding for Kids.

Ms. Richter was also the chairman of the USET Owners Committee and is currently part owner of a Grand Prix horse as well as several prospects. Her son, Philip, competes in the Amateur Owner Jumper division. Ms. Richter is also an “A” Pony Clubber, has her colors from the Essex Fox Hounds in New Jersey, and hunts with the Golden’s Bridge Hounds in North Salem, N.Y.

*Clinic will be 4/16 and a second day will be added of 4/17 if needed. Sessions will be 2 hours long with 3 sessions per day. First groups will be 9am-11am Beginners-Intermediates juniors and adults, Advanced-which will include Junior and Amateurs 11am-1pm. And then at 2pm - 4pm the last session each day will be Green horses . (When signing up.....please express what you want to work on as categories may change to accommodate needs of students) *If there is enough people who ride jumpers or ponies - that category may be created.

*We will also be hosting a fantastic food vendor Mr. Steven Cintron who has the best Spanish home cooking I have ever had! Breakfest Burritos in the am and some wonderful chicken and pork with rice in the pm....yum!

*Audrey from grinninghorses.com will have her mobile tack truck at the clinic filled with great stuff!

*Stabling can be available with prior arrangements

*Please be sure to have Negative Coggins before coming on to property. Also, be careful and considerate that if your horse may have been exposed to any contagious diseases...that you do not attend.

*Fee is $125 per student for the 2 hour session - $75 Deposit can be sent in to hold spot - and/or final payment is due 3/26/11. Checks can be made payable to:

Whitney Mulqueen
214 Depot St
Clarks Summit, PA 18411

*Auditor Fee: $30 Cash or checks to: Whitney Mulqueen

*Please contact: Whitney Mulqueen on facebook or call her at: 570-575-8649 and give us you address so that we can send you registration and waiver forms

*Directions: If you have problems locating farm with GPS please call Whitney 570-575-8649 and I will give you more detailed info


Annual Spring Clinic with PJ Crawley

Don't miss the Spring Clinic with PJ Crowley on April 16 and 17, 2011 at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds. Hughesville, Pa. PJ has agreed to come to give participants (both new and experienced) an intensive weekend of training. Learn more about PJ at: www.kendalwoodfarm.com.

Saturday April 16, 2011:
  8:30 AM to 4:30 - PM Individual - approxamitely 45 minutes private lesson (1/2 lunch included in this time span).
 5:00 PM to ? - Mock Group classes - to be critiqued by PJ.
Sunday April 17, 2011: 
 Individual - approximately 55 minutes private lesson.
PRIVATE LESSONS may be available again this year on Friday April 15, 2011 in the afternoon at the cost of $85.00 per lesson. Each lesson will run approximately 50 minutes. Payment due at time of registration April 2, 2011. Payment will be REFUNDED if private lessons are not scheduled.
Reservations for the clinic will be accepted on a FIRST PAID in full - FIRST reserved basis with a limit of 10 horses and drivers. Clinic fees are non-refundable but if we can find a replacement for your registration we can make the exchange. In the event that you need to cancel your reservation contact: Danny A. Harter immediately @ 814-934-8931.
Send registration form and payment to: Danny A. Harter, 353 Penny Lane, Bellefonte, Pa. 16823 - make checks payable to SVWW.
To participate in the clinic the cost will be $200.00 for the entire weekend. This will include 2 stalls, one for your horse (bedding not included) and one for tack. Participation in both Saturday's and Sunday's clinic session, and lunch both days for each clinic participant.

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