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 What a week! Happy news and sad news kept pouring in. Mike Schatzberg of Cherokee Hill Farm said goodbye to his partner of many years in an eloquent farewell. You can read it on the link to our Horse Country website. We also said a sad good-bye to local horsewomen Mary Jane McDonald and Patty Volbrecht this week. Ride On! my friends! Green Creek Equestrian Community, a neighborhood of horse farms that last year joined the equestrian Adopt-A-Highway program here because they wanted to ride without stepping on trash and broken bottles, had a Clean Up Day this week. Kudos to this group for their Git 'er Done spirit. Tryon Riding and Hunt Club is still looking for a few hardy souls who long for the wind in their hair, so to speak. Amateur jockeys are being sought for the popular Fox Hunters Cup. If you think you've got a fast horse, give 'em a call. We'll be cheering you on - from our tailgate seats. And finally, the NC Horse Council has its public vote to renew the feed assessment that funds our NC Equine promotion projects. You can support this by stopping by your county extension office and picking up a ballot. Voting day is March 15th, but you can also pick up an absentee ballot Feb 25 - Mar 14. It couldn't be easier. Support the NC horse industry with your vote. Libbie Johnson |
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This Week
Feb 21 - 27, 2011
24 RVPC Unmounted mtg. Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org 25-26 CCC Hazards Driving Clinic with Amy Neary Wildwood Farm, Columbus, NC Contact: Price Story p_story@bellsouth.net 26-27 Paul Belasic Clinic @ Blue Moon Farm Contact: Sophie@montana.net 27 Horse Farm Conservation Forum @ Old Tryon Depot Contact: PAC 828-859-5060 www.pacolet.org
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VOTE
In Favor of the Horse Industry Promotion
Referendum 2011
All horse owners (members or non-members of the NCHC) residing in North Carolina are encouraged to participate in a crucial vote for continuing legislative support of House Bill 1529 begun in 1998. By voting in favor of this referendum, horse owners are continuing to support horses, horse owners, and the horse industry in NC.
Vote March 15, 2011 between 8:30 am-5:00 pm at
The Polk County Extension Office, 60 Gibson Street, Columbus, 894-8218
OR Complete an absentee ballot available February 25-March 14th from the Extension Office(phone in to request a ballot or walk-in to complete absentee ballot).
Questions?
Call Sue Grey in Raleigh at the NCHC headquarters, 919-854-1990 or locally call Nancy Z. Wilson, 828.243.5052.
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Residents of the Green Creek Equestrian Community who collectively adopted a highway last year, had a Clean-up day this past Wednesday. This group, dedicated to keeping their section of Horse Country litter free, worked for 2 hours and picked up a total of 31 bags of trash. We raise our glass to their Git 'er Done Spirit!
In the photo: Terry Lamore, Don Dill, Michael Veatch, Pat Bellanca, Mary Dill, Pam Gordon, Ginger Leavitt, Ron (Pam's husband). Not pictured: Heiko (Pam's barn manager), and Sheila Veatch.
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Edgar Degas. At the Races, Amateur Jockeys. 1876-87. Oil on canvas. Musée d'Orsay, Paris, France. Calling All Amateur Jockeys The Block House Seeks Riders for Popular Foxhunter Cup
The Foxhunter's Cup is a race for riders who have not ridden in a sanctioned race and would like to learn about and experience race riding. Emphasis is on fun, education and safety.
Horses may be of any breed, 4 years old or older, but may not have raced since July 1, 2010. Riders must be between 18 and 59 years of age.
Riders must attend two instructional briefings covering equipment, rules of racing, conditioning, and other subjects.The race will be held at the Block House Races on April 23rd. Entries for the Foxhunter's Cup close on Friday, February 25th. To enter, contact the Tryon Riding and Hunt Club office. Anyone having questions about the race may contact Kelly Murphy at 864-457-3518.
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Farewell, Scout
Owned and Loved by
Mike Schatzberg
1983 - 2011
Read Mike's farewell
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Museum Exhibit The Horse Opens in Chicago
Equestrians and horse lovers will flock to the Field Museum starting Wednesday, as a new exhibit opens depicting horses as the most important animal to ever interact with humans.
The exhibit, called "The Horse" shows how humans domesticated the horse and includes a timeline on how their relationships with humans evolved.
Visitors can explore more than 200 breeds and learn why horses can stand all day without becoming fatigued. READ MORE
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Farewell, Patty
 Patty Volbrecht 1932 - 2011
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USEF Announces Grants for High School Equestrians
USEF announced this week that high school equestrians may benefit from more than $20,000 in grants from the Federation this year. The USEF is offering the funds to qualified students, high schools and equestrian clubs across the United States through the organization's High School Equestrian Athlete program. Qualified students must be members of a USEF Recognized or International Affiliate Association and have completed at least one full year in the High School Equestrian Athlete program, which is sponsored by the USEF, based in Lexington, Kentucky. Participants may win $1,000 USEF grants towards educational or equestrian pursuits. Recipients of the 2011 USEF grants will be randomly selected July 29th, with one winner from each Recognized or International Affiliate Association. In addition, USEF will award eight $500 grants to high schools and equestrian clubs, choosing clubs and schools with the most students enrolled in the High School Equestrian Athlete program. Horse show associations are not eligible for the group grants. More than 2,800 students have participated in the USEF High School Equestrian Athlete program since it began in 2009. Enrolled student equestrians may wear USEF varsity equestrian apparel, such as letter jackets, hats and other logo items. Email for more information
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A Note from Foothills Humane Society
Our Heartfelt Thanks
Dr. Iain Fitch & Dr. Angel Mitchell, & their Staff
Bonnie Brae Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Maria Magsino & her Staff at
Cloverfield Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Jeni Evans & her Staff at
God's Creatures Animal Hospital
Dr. Donna Raines & Dr. Thomas Maiolo & their staff at
Landrum Veterinary Hospital
For their work for shelter animals, Po'Kitties
and community spay/neuter assistance
These generous caregivers made
"No More Homeless Pets" possible
for our Community in 2010.
We deeply appreciate all they do for the animals.
February is Membership Month.
Join us for a future of No More Homeless Pets
989 Little Mountain Road, Columbus, NC 28722 (828) 863-4444
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"Save Our Horse Country"
Pacolet Area Conservancy
will host a
Horse Farm Conservation Forum
Sunday Feb 27 1:30 - 3:00 pm
at the newly renovated Old Tryon Depot,
Depot Street, Tryon
Refreshments and Door Prizes
Equestrian Conservation Panel will answer questions about conservation easements, protecting your farm, state and federal tax benefits, etc.
828-859-5060 www.pacolet.org
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Help Develop an Equestrian Trail System in Rutherford Co
Rutherford County is in need of equestrian trails. Rutherford Outdoor Coalition (ROC) http://www.rutherfordoutdoor.orghas formed a new Equestrian Division (ED). The goal of ROC-ED is to build an equestrian trail system on both private and public land in Rutherford County, similar the FETA system in Polk County. ROC-ED is holding a meeting to exchange ideas and see who is interested in participating on Thur. March 3rd at the Rutherford Annex building, 289 N. Main Street in Rutherfordton at 6:30pm. If you have any questions or would like to RSVP, please contact Kimberley Olson at 828-748-1524 or Rachel Butterworth-Tice, DVM at
828-447-9600.
photo credit: Cedar Creek Stables
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Get on the Stick...Horse
 The Block House Steeplechase will host the 1st Running of the Block House Stick Horse Races on April 23rd. Division 1: 4 Year Olds and Under Division 2: 5 & 6 Year Olds Division 3: 7 & 8 Year Olds Division 4: 9 & 10 Year Olds Division 5: Adults in Silly Hats Sponsors are needed for each division and will be listed in the promotional materials as well as promoted on Race Day. If you or your business would like to sponsor a division, please send your tax-deductible minimum sponsorship of $50.00 (payable to TR&HC) by March 5 to: TR&HC, Stick Horse Races, 289 S. Trade St, Tryon, NC 28782. |
Equine Medicine Symposium at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
April 2nd - 3rd
The NCSU Vet School set of seminars will provide attendees with the most up-to-date information currently available in a variety of topics, including, but not limited to, Orthopedics, Nutrition, Reproduction and Foal Care, Geriatric Medicine, Preventative Care, Diagnostic Imaging, and Infectious Disease. Each day is tailored to a specific audience. The program on April 2nd is focused on the veterinarian and veterinary student, and April 3rd focuses on the owner, caretaker, and rider.
Click Here for Details
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Add this to your calendar
Tryon Summer Premiere,
A Unique A-Rated show
You don't want to miss this one as the May 2011 Tryon Summer Premiere at Harmon Field in Tryon, NC is being thoughtfully designed to create memorable horse show moments for Trainers and Exhibitors alike.
 A-rated and also price-friendly, the May 26th - 29th show is slated to have a full line-up of special events including a Puissance on Friday night May 27th sponsored by Tryon Equine, a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday morning, a 2'6" and 3' Hunter Derby on Saturday evening May 28th sponsored by NickerDoodles All Natural Horse Treats, and more to be unveiled as show time gets closer.
Laura Weicker, Executive Director of The Tryon Riding & Hunt Club notes that the May show encourages all local riders to participate as there will be several Opportunity Classes offered which allow riders to participate in a USEF rated horse show without being a member or having their horse recorded. "All of us with The Tryon Riding & Hunt Club cordially invite the general public to come out and enjoy the events, the hospitality, the horses and the historic Harmon Field during the four days of showing."
To reserve stall space or to request a prize list, visit www.TRHCevents.org or call 828.859.6109. For more information on Tryon Summer Premiere sponsorships, contact Lisa Otto at 518.312.1690
The Tryon Riding & Hunt Club is a non-profit (501c3) organization.
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March
3 Rutherford Trails Committee
@ Rutherford Annex Bldg, Rutherfordton
Contact: Kimberly Olson 828-748-1524
4 RVPC Unmounted mtg.
Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org
5 FRC Dressage & Stadium Schooling Show
@ FENCE
Contact: Margo Savage 828-863-4924
6 FRC XC Schooling @ FENCE
Contact: Margo Savage 828-863-4924
6 Polk County 4-H Hunter Pace (not confirmed)
Contact: Helen Clark 828-894-5151
6 Greenville Foothills Pony Club monthly mtg.
@Riverbend Eq Park
Contact: chculbertson@earthlink.net
8 Pisgah Trailblazers Monthly Meeting
@ Binions Restaurant, Hendersonville
6:30 eat, 7:30 meet
Contact: info@pisgahtrailblazers.com
9 RVPC Mounted Meeting
Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org
12 Harmon Hopefuls @ Harmon Field
Contact: Noreen Cothran 864-457-3557
12-13 Susan Harris Centered Riding Clinic
@Biltmore Equestrian Center
Contact: ebush@biltmore.com
18-20 BRHJA Spring Premier Show @ Harmon Field
Contact: Lewis Pack 828-894-2721
19 Western NC Walking and Racking Show
@ WNC Ag Center
Contact: 828-687-1415
19 RVPC Mounted Mtg.
Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org
20 Green Creek Hounds Hunter Pace
Contact: Pat Hale 864-895-1126
26 Equestrian Art Sale @ Flat Rock
Contact: Nicole Watts 864-276-8536
26-27 USPC Carolina Region Dressage Rally
@ FENCE
Contact: swright14@carolina.rr.com
27 Horse Health Fair
Contact: Nicole Watts 864-276-8536
28 RVPC Unmountd mtg.
Contact: info@rivervalleypc.org
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Don't Get Caught Short Order
Your Hay NowBeautiful 1st & 2nd cutting timothy mix hay from upstate NY available.50 pound +/- bales @ $8.50/bale.
300+ at $8/bale. Delivery available with fee based on load and location Tractor trailer loads of 650+/- also available.Please call:828-289-4230
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Iron Bridge Home Improvement 
Interior and Exterior Remodeling and Renovation Additions, Porches, Decks Patios, Barn work, Sheds, Fencing, Garages any type of Stone work and light grading. Framing, Drywall, Finish trim carpentry, Painting, Wallpaper, Ceramic tile, Hardwood flooring. 864-494-5887
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Think Motlow Creek
Equestrian Center
12 Ac. Mountain Views Run-In/Storage Shed  Board Fencing, Power, Water Neighborhood Riding Trails
Motlow Creek Equestrian Ctr
$239,000.
www.TryonProperties.com
ReMax Advantage Realty
Bonnie Lingerfelt
828-817-0166
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Yikes! Hazards!
February 25 - 26
Amy Neary Hazard Driving Clinic, at Bridge's Wildwood Farm. CCC members audit free. For entry form and information
please contact organizer Price Story, 828/891-7571,
p_story@bellsouth
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Visiting horse country? Our hospitality shines.
Visit the Foothills
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Southern States Feed EQ Feed Brands
"Year after Year,
Simply the Best"
Triple CrownLegends
Southern States
Select
Equimin
Available at
The Hay Rack
Landrum & Green Crk
864-457-2155/828-863-0536
Click Here to Learn More
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Twin Oaks Vet Clinic
Thermography Saddle Fitting Clinic
March 7 - 11
Shouldn't your horse benefit from the newest innovations in saddle fitting technology?
Schedule Your Appointment
864-895-8091
More Info
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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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Humane Society
of the Foothills
828-863-4444
Here's Chris Lewis of Green Creek with his adopted four-legged family members, Claire Bear (PCD "Polk County Dawg") and Barkley the Beautiful (flat coat retriever). The Lewises wonder how they ever lived without them. So there.
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Your Mother Called....
She wants you to Wear Your Helmet
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"When the going gets tough...the tough sharpen their skills and rev up their game!"
Sharpen your equine business game plan
Isothermal Community College,
will offer a 4 week course
Equine Marketing 102
Mar 3, 10, 17,24 6-8 pm
828-894-3092 to register.
Learn More
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Who Is It?
Here's Merrybuck and Nancy Pemberton around 1969 in Huntington, WV. "This was the first horse I ever jumped. I was cooling her out after a lesson and decided to sit on her, bareback with only a halter. She got bored and jumped out of the ring. I didn't actually stay on,but decided at that moment that jumping was l my destiny!" Nancy has lived all over the country, always with a (jumping) horse in tow. Today she can be spotted in the ring at Red Gate Farm trying to convince Tommy, her jumping horse, that he now wants to be a dressage horse. Stay tuned.
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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