18       BRSEA Art Lecture Bas Relief Sculpture

           Chateau du Cheval at Spiegel Farm

           Contact: Marie-Christine de Tarragon

            864-457-2478   

19-20  Scott Hassler Clinic @ Cross Creek Farm 

           Contact: Jen Baumert    

           cloverleajen@yahoo.com

23       65^th Block House Steeplechase

           Contact: Laura Weicker 828-8596109

The mare is a winner, and full or half sister to six other winners, one full sister being stakes-placed. No name yet.

 New Colt 

at Suncatcher Farm  

There's a new arrival at Green Creek's Suncatcher Farm, owned by Karim and Sue Shihata. The colt was born  April 15th.  His dam is Whitney's Star by Houston who is by Seattle Slew and the colt's sire is Petionville by Seeking the Gold.

Found Feather Farm's English Shire, Powerful Paul, was chosen for the 2011 Barnes and Noble 2011 Romancing the Horse cover. The photograph was taken by Mark Barrett. A stallion, the 2000 lb Powerful Paul stands at Found Feather Farm and is described as "a puppy."

New Sprout

TROT has been awarded a $4,000 grant from Asheville's Janirve Foundation, part of a larger grant to FENCE for the benefit of area children. (The remainder will be used to complete a renovation of the Animal Studies room at the FENCE Center). TROT will use the grant monies for its Ridership Fund to assist those who may have difficulty meeting the lesson fees.

 TROT is grateful for the support from Janirve, which targets programs improving health and educational opportunities for children and young adults in western North Carolina.  

 It seems Tryon Horse Country is lucky to have the recent high-profile vistors we've had. In town this week is Kelly Prather, on a layover before she rides Rolex in two weeks. They were out at FENCE on Friday working the hills with colleague Beth Perkins.  Kelly's  mare's name is Ballinakill Glory.  From Bodega, CA, Kelly is a trainer who works at Chocolate Horse Farm in Petaluma. Andrea and James Pfieffer are the farm owners and Kelly works for them. James is a horseshoer and Andrea is a trainer. Kelly found her mare as a two year old while she was working in Ireland and she has trained her from the beginning. This is their second go at the Rolex CCI 4*. Last year the mare was badly spooked by some cameras moving too near the dressage arena but finished the event. They have represented the U.S. in Poland at the World Cup Championships two years ago.

The Corolla wild horse herd might grow larger with the passing of a bill currently under consideration by the U.S. House of Representatives' subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.

Currently, 108 wild horses in the Corolla herd reside on a sanctuary in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge on the northern tip of North Carolina's Outer Banks. The refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a division of the Department of the Interior. The Corolla Wild Horse Fund, a nonprofit organization, manages the horses.

The proposed legislation, HR 306, the Corolla Wild Horses Protection Act, would allow a herd of not less than 110 free-roaming wild horses in and around such refuge, with a target population of between 120 and 130 free-roaming wild horses.

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Taylorsville, NC

May 7th Hunter Schooling Show at F.E.C. - Judge Ann Moore

May 21- 24 Centered Riding Open and Instructor Update Clinic with Robin Brueckmann at F.E.C.

Foothills Equestrian Center

531 Starnes Lane

Taylorsville, NC  28681

828-495-3022

  foothillsequestrian@hotmail.com

www.foothillsweb.com 

 **Auditing Fee has been lowered 

 April 19-20    Scott Hassler Clinic

 Cloverlea is very excited to welcome Scott Hassler. As many of you know, Scott operates Riveredge Farm in Md. with his wife Suzanne. He is currently the US National Young Horse Trainer. As well as being super involved with the training of most of our country's best dressage prospects, Scott has trained many horses to Grand Prix himself. Scott has an amazing eye and is an incredibly insightful and encouraging Clinician. This will be Sott's first clinic in the Tryon area. Photo credit: Mary Phelps

May 18-19      Henk van Bergen Clinic

Henk van Bergen is one of the most successful trainers in Holland.  He has been the coach of the Dutch National team and has coached many individuals to international success.  Henk has twice been the presenter of the USDF National Symposium.  Henk has a clever and precise ability to convey his knowledge to riders and auditors.

Contact:  Jen Baumert   cloverleajen@yahoo.com 

Part of the greater exhibit, The Horse.  This is really cool.  

During the spring horse show season, Stone Soup in Landrum will reward your hard work with scrumptious eats. Bring in your blue ribbon from one of the following upcoming shows: 

Apr 23-24     FEE USEA Horse Trial

Apr 30            Dressage @ FENCE

May 6-8          BRHJA Mother's Day Show

May 14            FEE Dressage & CT 

May 15            FEE Driven Dressage

 May 15            FRC Horse Trials 

And receive a free dessert or glass of wine or appetizer with the purchase of an entree. Bon Appetit!

April

30-May 1  Paul Belasic Clinic @ Blue Moon Farm

           Contact: Sophie@montana.net

 May

1           4-H Fun Show @ Etowah Riding Club

        Wendy Cantrell(828)-891-2750

1          Greenv Foothills Pony Club monthly mtg.

            @ Long Shadows Farm, Campobello

            Contact: chculbertson@earthlink.net 

6-8       BRHJA Mother's Day Show

            @ Harmon Field

            Contact: Lewis Pack  828-894-2721

7          FRC XC Schooling @ FENCE

            Contact: Margo Savage 828-863-4924

7          Biltmore Challenge Endurance Ride

            @Biltmore Equestrian Center

            Contact: ebush@biltmore.com 

7          Big Brothers/Sisters Hunter Pace

            Contact:  www.wchpace.org 

7          Hunter Schooling Show @ FEC 

            Contact: foothillsequestrian@hotmail.com 

10        Pisgah Trailblazers Monthly Meeting

            @ Binions Restaurant, Hendersonville

            6:30 eat, 7:30 meet

            Contact:  info@pisgahtrailblazers.com 

13        Asheville Spring Classic Horse Show

            @ WNC Ag Center

            Contact:  Ray Cloninger 704-483-5000

14        Harmon Hopefuls @ Harmon Field

            Contact: Noreen Cothran 864-457-3557

14        FEE Dressage/ CT @ Windridge Farm

            Rutherfordton, NC

            Alicia Henderson 828-674-1885

14-15   Biltmore Ride N Tie

            @ Biltlmore Eq Center

            Contact:  Sara Boelt

            mailto:lightermount1986@gmail.com 

14-15  Masterson Method Intro Clinic

           @Wood Henge Farm, Columbus

           Contact: Ivey Sumrell 704-516-6518

15       FEE Driven Dressage Show

           @ Windridge Farm, Rutherford, NC

           Alicia Henderson 828-674-1885

15       FRC Schooling Horse Trials @ FENCE 

           Contact:  Margo Savage 828-863-4924 

15       Steps to Hope Hunter Pace

           Contact:  Jan Smith   www.wchpace.org 

16-20  Masterson Method Phase 1 workshop

           @ Wood Henge Farm, Columbus, NC

           Contact: Ivey Sumrell 704-516-6518

18-19  Henk van Bergen Clinic @ Cross Creek Farm

           Contact: 

21       Parasite Education  w/ Dr Ray Kaplan

           @ Mill Spring Ag Center, Mill Spring, NC

            Contact:  Bibi Freer, DVM  828-894-2627

21       FRC Dressage Schooling Show

           @ Harmon Field

           Contact: Margo Savage 828-863-4924

21-22 Working Eq Clinic w/Kimberly Garvis

           @ Biltmore Eq Ctr

           Contact: lcanter@biltmore.com 

21-22 Progressive Show Jumping @ FENCE

           Contact: psjshows@aol.com  803-649-3505

21-24 Centered Riding Open & Instructor Clinic

            w/ Robin Brueckmann

            Contact: foothillsequestrian@yahoo.com

26-29 TRHC Summer Premier Horse Show

           @ Harmon Field

           Contact: Laura Weicker 828-8596109

           www.trhcevents.net 

28      Greenville Foothills PC Mounted Mtg.

           @ Gallagher Farm, Columbus

           Contact: chculbertson@earthlink.net 

28-29 CCC Driving Trial @ FENCE

           Contact: Price Story 828-891-7571

29      RVPC Hunter Pace

           Contact:  Jan Smith   www.wchpace.org

See the extended Calendar