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 Not sure if you felt the tilt of the earth or not, but an end of an era is here. Friends, collegues, well-wishers gathered on Friday at Larkins in Columbus to give Mitzi Lindsey a spirited send off--to retirement. A well deserved retirement after 38 years of managing Tryon Riding & Hunt Club as its Executive Director and then assistant Exec. Dir to daughter Laura. She's seen it all. From the club's early days with a manned office at the old Oak Hall Hotel, then across the street to the Depot and then finally to their own new digs on Trade Street, Mitzi has help steer the club through thick and thin with 16 presidents and various boards, etc. Didn't get a chance to say good-bye and good wishes? That's okay- you'll find her most nights at Larkins in the back room at the corner table. She's the one with the remote.
Libbie Johnson
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This Week
January 17 - 23, 2011
18 RVPC Unmounted Mtg
Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org
19 RVPC Mounted mtg.
Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org
19-21 Robert Zandvoort Clinic
@ SunCatcher Farm, Green Creek
Contact: Trayce Doubek 864-325-5684
22 Greenville Foothills PC mtg.
@ Riverbend Eq Park, Greenville
Contact: Carolyn Culbertson
chculbertson@earthlink.net
23 Biltmore Hunter Pace @ Biltmore
Contact: Elizabeth Bush 828-225-1454
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Ritacco Tapped to Coach International Team
 Local eventer Janna Bankston Ritacco has been chosen to coach the 2011 Interpacific Exchange Team for USPC that will be competing in New Zealand May 1-May 15. Team members include: Alexa Wolf from CA, Kiersti Wylie from CA, Susan Thomas from VA, and Kaleigh Quinn from NJ. They will be competing in a Nations Cup show jumping event, a one day event and one more competition TBA against Pony Club teams from New Zealand, Australia, Canada & Japan and possibly Singapore. The American team will have a week long training session in Southern California before departing for New Zealand.
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Local Equine Business Featured on GROUPON
Social Marketing is the Next Big Thing. Companies are featured through an email that offers a special for local businesses. Buyers buy online for the special offer, giving businesses a chance to introduce their products and services to a new audience.
Last weekend, the Greenville GROUPON offered riding lessons from Clear View Farm of Landrum, SC. Owner and chief trainer Jeanne Smith was estatic with the response.
Want to know more about GROUPON?
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The S.C. Horsemen's Council exposition on Feb. 5 will have a full schedule of demonstrations, seminars, speakers, vendors, and the always popular parade of breeds. Richard Shrake, the originator of Resistance Free Training, will give two clinics during the day. Also on the schedule are the husband-wife team of Brock and Leisha Griffith of Denton, N.C. They work with young horses, problem horses, and riders of all types. Trainer Reed Edwards of Laurens will conduct two sessions on developing the high performance horse. Mike Kinsey, the founder of "Start 'em Right," puts his emphasis on achieving a steady, dependable attitude. Health seminars by leading veterinarians and professionals will address lameness, diagnostic imaging, foal medicine, dentistry, colic, nutrition, and alternative therapies. Vendors, children's activities, a silent auction, door prizes and much more will be featured. The parade of breeds will showcase approximately two dozen different types of horses in action. The expo will run from 10 a.m.--5 p.m. Feb. 5 at the S.C. Equine Park in Camden, which is located at Exit 101 off I-20. Admission is $5. For more information contact Kaye Watkins at 843-339-2903 or schorsecouncil1@aol.com.
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Hall of Fame Trainer
Janet Elliot Address
SCTOBA Awards Dinner
The South Carolina Thoroughbred industry gathered Saturday night in Camden, SC to honor its own with the SCTOBA Awards Dinner, attended by some of the Foothills area thoroughbred enthusiasts. Janet Elliot, Hall of Fame trainer, entertained the crowd with anecdotal remembrances of special horses she has known and the stories that followed them. Kip Elser, industry veteran, was awarded the association's Frank Whiteley Award for service to the industry. Franklin G. Smith was Breeder of the Year.
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The Future of Breeding
Editorial in The Salt Block by Maryanna Haymon, Marydell Farms  In the new issue of The Salt Block, nationally recognized Hanovarian breeder Maryanna Haymon of Marydell Farms gives her views on the state of the industry.
Photo credit: Mary McKenna-Brendan
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Winter Lecture Series Announces New Date, New Price
After listening to many of your requests to moving the first "Winter Series of Lectures at Lunch", to benefit the continuing educational equine study program of the "BRSEA" hosted by "Chateau du Cheval" to Feb. 2011, and perhaps cutting the cost, due to the stress of the holiday spending, WE HEARD YOU ! New date and New price!
Lecture: "How can you improve your horse, Physically, Emotionally and Intellectually."
Date: Feb. 19, 2011 Closing date: Feb. 15, 2011 Time: 11:00am to (apx) 2:00pm. Fee: $30 adult - $10 for "Pony Club" (lunch included) Send check to: "BRSEA" P.O. Box 322 Tryon, N.C. 28782 Location: "Chateau du Cheval" in their beautiful, climate controled "Lecture Hall". Directions: Google Maps: 966 E. Frontage Rd. Campobello, SC 29322
More info call Lydia Junger 828-894-5545 or
828-817-0732
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Farewell, Col. Ross
 1924 - 2010
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A Hug From the Master
Local young rider Kayleigh Spicer had the opportunity to ride with George Morris this week in Wellington. She has been blogging (because that's what youngsters do) about the experience at imanoriginal.wordpress.com |
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Foothills Humane Society Celebrates Hallmark Year
The Foothills Humane Society has plenty to celebrate with the closing of 2010. Our Humane Society announced a 98.7% live release rate, (which means adoption, return to owners, sent to rescues or still living at the shelter) of otherwise doomed animals. It took the dedication of a superb staff, 200 active volunteers, 6,000 volunteer hours, a $400,000 budget, generous vets, and creative programs like Po Kitties, the Chicken Soup Fund, Lennie's Kids, foster families,a crackerjack Animal Control officer ....and a supportive community. That's you. We can't say it officially yet, but these numbers are more than likely the best in the country.Celebrate your commitment to No More Homeless Pets by sending TWITHC a picture of you and your shelter adopted pet. Let the world know you are part of the solution. (Remember the saying? You're either part of the solution or....you're part of the problem).Its a tall order, but let's keep the momentum going. Become a member of FHS by sending in a donation (any amount). Want to see more about how the FHS reached a 98.7% success rate? Click here.
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And, another one...
Mitzi Lindsey, circa early 70's on DeeDee, her 2 for 1 horse (she purchased a mare in foal, unbeknownst to her). Mitzi often competed DeeDee at the Skyuka Riding Club.
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On the Horizon
January 2011
18 RVPC Unmounted Mtg
Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org
19 RVPC Mounted mtg.
Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org
19-21 Robert Zandvoort Clinic
@ SunCatcher Farm, Green Creek
Contact: Trayce Doubek 864-325-5684
23 Biltmore Hunter Pace @ Biltmore
Contact: Elizabeth Bush 828-225-1454
29 Speed Series Cancer Benefit
@ Stillwater Farm, Greer, SC
Contact: Christi Poole 864-230-0652
February
4 RVPC Unmounted mtg.
Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org
5 FRC XC Schooling @ FENCE
Contact: Margo Savage 828-863-4924
5 SC Horsemen's Council 2011 Expo
@SC Equine Park, Camden
Contact: Terry Boger 864-430-7109
schorsecouncil@charter.net
6 FENCE Hunter Pace
Contact: Jan Smith www.wchpace.org
Contact: FENCE 828-859-9021
8 Pisgah Trailblazers Monthly Meeting
@ Binions Restaurant, Hendersonville
6:30 eat, 7:30 meet
Contact: info@pisgahtrailblazers.com
10 Speed Series Cancer Benefit
@ Stillwater Farm, Greer, SC
Contact: Christi Poole 864-230-0652
10 RVPC Mounted Mtg.
Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org
11-1 Harmon Classics@Harmon Field
Contact: Lewis Pack 828-894-2721
19 Harmon Hopefuls @ Harmon Field
Contact: Noreen Cothran 864-457-3557
20 Grnville Foothills Pony Club Hunter Pace
Contact: Carolyn Culbertson 803-413-0079
20 RVPC Mounted Mtg.
Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org
24 RVPC Unmounted mtg.
Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org
26-27 Paul Belasic Clinic @ Blue Moon Farm
Contact: Sophie@montana.net
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For Tryon Foothills area information, maps and events,
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828-287-0066
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Humane Society of the Foothills
828-863-4444
 Rusty & Smudge
Adopted by Paula Mierop The pups are often seen on Guard Duty at Re-Ride Consignment Tack Store.
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Superb Boarding at
Long Shadows Farm
 12 x 12 Matted Stalls
Automatic Waters in Stalls
Pasture and Paddock
Owners on Site
Arena & Round Pen
Full Board $450
864-809-3431
500 Blackwell Rd
Campobello
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Your Hay NowBeautiful 1st & 2nd cutting timothy mix hay from upstate NY available.50 pound +/- bales @ $8.50/bale.
300+ at $8/bale. Tractor trailer loads of 700+/- at $260/ton. Delivery available with fee based on load and locationPlease call:828-289-4230 |
Horse Blanket Cleaning
Horse Blanket Repair
Custom Sweing Projects
Retrofit and Design Horsewear
Shuana Williams / Owner
864-895-6367
equidress@aol.com
www.Equidress.com
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Boarding, Training, Lessons Rehab Services.
Excellent trainer/instructor available.
12X12 matted stalls,
20X40 dressage ring,
Large all-weather jump ring, Indoor w/ Excellent Lighting, XC Jump Field and Trails.
Experienced, Reliable, Knowledgeable Care.
Located 1 mile off Hwy 74
Large Facility Amenities with Small Facility Care.
WEBSITE
EMAIL
Deana Gilliam 828-429-0688.
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Think Serious Riding
Cozy 3bedroom/2 bath Timber Frame Cottage 
Morton Barn/Covered Arena
10 Private Ac FETA Trail Access Ride in any kind of weather
$574,900
Priced: Under Appraisal ReMax Advantage Realty
Bonnie Lingerfelt
www.TryonProperties.com 828-817-0166
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Tim Dover, Farrier
Graduate of South Dakota Farrier Program
10 YR Prof Experience
Hot Corrective and Therapeutic Shoeing
www.carolinafarrier.com
info@carolinafarrier.com
Carolina Equine Services
PO Box 1127
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
864-246-6646
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For Everyone That Has A Dream...
There's a Horse Waiting for You
Harrison Shiflet Stable
American Saddlebreds
Training Lessons Sales
Indoor / Outdoor Arenas
Private/Group Lessons
828-245-0600 336-953-2053
Email
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Who Is It?
Mitzi Lindsey on Brown Bug, circa mid 1950's. Mitzi grew up in Ohio and was in the saddle early on. She helped her dad run the riding program at their family-owned summer camps. Mitzi migrated south and landed in Tryon in 1961. She successfully managed Tryon Riding and Hunt Club for 38 years. The rest, as they say, is history.
We're looking for vintage photos. Please send us a photo of you as a child/teen on a horse or pony pre-1970.
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