Situations Vacant: ICP Focal & Affiliates Representative Needed
| The USEA will be rolling out some new programs and services this year so Area IV will need additional volunteers to help bring them to us and provide the necessary feedback back up to HQ.
Instructor Certification Program (ICP) Focal
The ICP has probably done more to encourage safe, correct instruction than anything else. The USEA now wants to improve support to Instructors as well as promote the ICP itself. They have asked all the Areas to appoint someone to act as an information source and help get the courses & clinics needed . You do not have to be an ICP Instructor yourself but it would be an advantage to have participated in the program.
Affiliates Representative
One of the strengths of Area IV are our Affiliate organizations that provide training, advice & friendship all across the region. They have a unique view of what our sport needs and the Area IV Council needs someone to speak on their behalf.
Persons interested in either of these positions are asked to send an outline of their experience and ideas for the post to the Area IV Chair at areaivchair2010@yahoo.com
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| Notes from the Area IV Chairman: Safety & Security | The recent change to the "hat rule", EV114, has, made us all wear our helmets more - a good thing - but modern helmets are not hats, they're a safety system that happens to protect our brain. The whole effect relies on a correct fit of both the helmet and the chin strap that holds it in position despite our movements. A loose strap may seem better but if the helmet slips forward you won't be able to see and if it slips back during a fall the additional bulk can cause neck injuries. Make sure your helmet fits snuggly and can't slide around - it will be more comfortable too.
So-called "Air Jackets" are now in vogue and there is no denying that they may help in certain kinds of falls but, again, a correct fit is the key. Firstly, of course, it must fit you and the equipment you ride in. By this is meant that you should check that when the vest inflates it doesn't catch on other parts of your gear like your required safety vest under the Air Vest or that the neck bag or tube doesn't hit the back of your helmet and either force it over your eyes or worse. If you're wearing it in competition, make sure that the pinny is either tied loose enough for inflation or will break away like the paper ones otherwise the Vest will still inflate but it will squeeze you such that you may not be able to breathe. The Jacket must also fit your horse & saddle allowing sufficient length in the tether for you to move around in the saddle (some vests have fired when sitting back for a drop fence) but also to fire the CO2 cylinder in the vest such that it will be fully inflated when you hit the ground or obstacle. Finally, make sure you know how to deflate it if you need to - some claim to automatically do so after a certain time but others have been reported as keeping inflated despite the rider's (and others) best efforts.
At a recent Horse Trial (not in our Area), seven saddles were stolen overnight. The ones taken (new, custom, high-end) and the randomness of the victims probably rule out a spur of the moment or spite theft and point to a knowledgeable, targeted crime by a professional thief. We all would like to think that it could not happen here but, it is in our interest to "keep the honest people honest" by securing our tack stalls & trailers at shows and taking reasonable precautions to ensure we leave with the same equipment we came with.
Wishing you all a safe, secure - and successful - 2011 Season,
John Clarke
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CIC* Coming to the Fox River Valley Pony Club Horse Trials
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Save the Date, June 24-26, 2011: In an effort to provide Midwest riders with qualifying competition options within the Midwest region, the FRVPCHT Advisory Board has applied for and received USEA approval for a new CIC One Star division, beginning in 2011. This development is in keeping with the FRVPCHT mission of providing the best possible competitive experience for horses, riders and trainers.
The 2010 autumn and fall preparations for the 2011 event included the clearing of some new tracks, management of existing turf, and a restorative schedule for some of the older jumps. New jumps are in the works at all levels, as are improvements to many of the systems that have been in place for decades on the property. The venue has been recently altered by the additions of a fence boundary that separates the Park District from the Forest Preserve and some new graveled parking areas, resulting in some new challenges related to stabling and parking. However, all systems are "go" and the organizers are in full swing to make the 2011 event the best ever.
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Mill Creek PC Horse Trials & XC Schooling Dates
|  Mill Creek Pony Club is proud to announce the 2011 Mill Creek Pony Club Horse Trials at Longview Horse Park May 14-15 2011.
Our Spring cross country school dates are
April 9-10 April 23-24.
Please find more information at: http://millcreek.ponyclub.org/horse%20trial.htm
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Jennifer Ohmes XC Schooling at Longview
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Jennifer Ohmes will be coaching at the Longview Schooling April 9th. Coaching fee is $75.00. (You will still need to pay your fee for park access) Groups will be small. If interested contact KathyOhmes@yahoo.com.
Jennifer Ohmes - Long Listed for USET Eventing Squad since 2005 - Competed at the Advanced and CCI**/ CIC** levels - USEA Level II Certified Instructor - For more info on Jennifer check her website: www.jenniferohmes.com
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MACTA 2011 Schooling Opportunities at Heritage Park
|  The Mid-America Combined Training Association is pleased to announce the MACTA Schooling D/CT/HT & XC Schooling dates for the 2011 season.
Please join us at Heritage Park in Olathe, KS for cross-country schooling:
April 30th, June 18, July 16th.
Make a weekend of it and stay to compete at the MACTA Schooling D/CT/HT:
May 1st, June 19th, July 17th
Details available on the MACTA website, http://www.macta.info
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Queeny Park XC Schooling & Schooling Dressage Show
|  Queeny Park Equestrian Events is pleased to announce we will be hosting a Cross Country Schooling and Schooling Dressage Show on May 7th 2011. The Cross Country Schooling will offer all levels beginning with Starter Novice and going through Preliminary and will offer water, ditches, banks, and all portable fences. The cost for Cross Country Schooling is $30.00 or $50.00 for a rider who wishes to school two horses. Riders who enter the Dressage Show will get a $5.00 discount on the Cross Country Schooling per horse. The Dressage Show will run the Eventing Dressage Tests first, so there is ample time to school over cross country fences later in the day. The Cross Country course will close on Monday May 9th in preparation for our June 11-12th USEA Horse Trials. Also, on May 8th QPEE will be hosting the annual Mother's Day Hunter Pace. Please visit www.qpee.org for more information. |
Catalpa Corner Spring Tune-Up Weekend
| Make plans to ride in Iowa on Memorial day weekend. There will be something for everyone - open cross country schooling, clinic availability, a schooling horse trial and a schooling dressage show. This is one of three opportunities to ride at Catalpa Corner Horse Park this year. Mark your calendars for a similar schooling show weekend on September 10th and 11th and an open xc schooling weekend held on July 30th and 31st. All proceeds from the shows and schoolings go to the park.
Schedule of Events for Memorial Day weekend:
Saturday May 28: Open XC School, XC clinic with Camie Stockhausen,
Ride-A-Test clinic and Ride-A-Showjumping Course Clinic
Sunday May 29: Schooling Horse Trial
Monday May 30: Open XC School
Complete information is available at http://catalpacorner.org/Catalpa/Tune-Up_Weekend.html or contact Camie Stockhausen at fielddayhorses@gmail.com. |
Jonathon Holling Clinic: May 27/28
|  Versailles Equestrian welcomes Jonathon Holling May 27th-28th, 2011.
Jonathan Holling has competed through the advanced CCI**** level on many horses. He has ridden at such world famous events as The Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event, Burghley Horse Trials, and the World Cup Eventing Finals in Malmo Sweden. His partners at these events include Prairie Schooner, Lion King, Tell You Why, and Direct Merger. Jon has been given the honor of being considered by the U.S. team numerous times. Additionally, Jon is the coach of the Area IV Young Rider team. During his coaching of this team at three championships, they have won two team gold medals.
Clinic Details/Registration Form
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Lucinda Green Clinic: June 12/13
| Don't miss this opportunity to ride with an equestrian legend! Lucinda Green will be returning to the Pratts Wayne Woods Forest Preserve in Wayne, IL for a XC clinic Sunday/Monday JUNE 12-13, 2011. She began riding at age four, and is most known for winning the Badminton Horse Trials a record six times, on six different horses. To date, Green is the only rider to have done so. She has also won the Tony Collins Trophy-given to the British rider with the most points in eventing in a season, a record seven times.
Green first represented Britain at the 1973 European Championships at Kiev. She competed in the European Championships a total of 7 times, and was European Champion in both 1975, on Be Fair, and in 1977, on George.
The entry form and clinic information for the Lucinda Green clinic are now available on the Wayne DuPage Horse Trials, Inc. website, www.waynedupageht.com. Those of you e-mailed to request a flier may print one from the website or e-mail again to request a flier. We regret any inconvenience, but the waynedupageht@sbcglobal.net folder containing those e-mails was "compromised".
Inquiries: waynedupageht@sbcglobal.net |
Wayne DuPage XC and SJ Schooling June 19th
| SAVE THE DATE
Wayne DuPage Horse Trials, Inc. will offer a unique schooling opportunity in the Pratts Wayne Woods Forest Preserve, site of the Wayne DuPage Horse Trials, on SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 2011, the week before the Fox River Valley HT!
All three water jumps will be filled, there will be multiple XC fences in both water jump fields and a SJ course will be set up for use as well.
Details will be available later on the Wayne DuPage Horse Trials, Inc. webpage, www.waynedupageht.com and will be sent to the Area Newsletter for posting.
E-mail: waynedupageht@sbcglobal.net |
Hunter Oaks Celebrates the 11th Annual Event
|  Hunter Oaks Horse Trials July 22-24, 2011
Celebrating our 11th annual event
Starter, BN,N,T,P,IP John Williams xc course design
Fri-Dressage, Sat-XC, Sun-SJ
Ribbons & Prizes thru 8th.
Saturday night Mexican Fiesta!
More vendors & concessions!
Hope you can ride, but if interested in volunteering,please contact: hunteroaksfarm@bopi.com
Cross-country open for schooling by appointment ($40) 5/13-6/26 |
Spring Schooling & Clinic Dates at Geneva Equestrian
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Spring has finally sprung and it is time to dust off the cobwebs and get out side to ride!!! Geneva Equestrian is offering several opportunities for clinics and cross-country schooling at their facility near Geneva Lakes, WI. www.genevaequestrian.com March 31 Brad Hall Cross country schooling at GE April 21st - 23 Brad Hall Clinic and XC schooling at QPEE in St Louis April 30th - May 2 Brad Hall Clinic and XC schooling at GE MAY 11 Brad Hall XC clinic at GE May 28th Brad Hall Clinic at GE May 29th IDCTA Mini event and CT at Geneva Equestrian June 16th Brad Hall XC schooling at GE July 20th Brad Hall XC schooling at GE July 30th and 31 Eventing Derbie at Geneva Equestrian August 10th Brad Hall XC schooling at GE August 20th and 21st Brad Hall Clinic and XC schooling at GE October 15th Brad Hall Clinic at GE October 16 Geneva Equestrian IDCTA Mini Event and CT |
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