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Freedom Farm, Inc.
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| Summer Newsletter | June 2012 |
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Dear Friends,
May was another great month of fun-filled horsemanship activities. Summer is almost here, and June is going to be a busy month here at the farm. Every weekend is booked with a clinic, show or fun event. Here's what we have to look forward to:
- Bainbridge Island Schooling Show
(Hoof Beats away show) - Mini Beats Ride & Charity Drive
- Freedom Farm Jumper Clinic
- Summer Camp I
- Cow-Working Fun Day
- Michelle Grimmer Dressage Clinic
(for Hoof Beats Riders & Adults) - Adult Workshop
- Summer Camp II
- Freedom Farm Jumper Show
Be sure to check your email Inbox for announcements and more details of these events. Sign up can be done online or by contacting me via email or phone.
Mary
CONTACT INFO:
Mary Gallagher
(360) 457-4897
freedomf@olypen.com
freedomfarms.net
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Hoof Beats Activities This month's Hoof Beats activities include: Bainbridge Island Schooling Show Saturday, June 2 All Day Freedom Farm Jumper Clinic Saturday, June 9 10 am - 3 pm Freedom Farm Jumper Show Saturday, June 30 10 am - 3 pm
May 19, 2012 Schooling Show Results: |
Class #
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Class Name
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Place
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Rider
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Horse
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Points
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1
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Walk/Trot
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1
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Kathy B.
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Lily
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6
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2
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Grace N.
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Owl
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5
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2
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Walk/Trot
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1
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Kathy B.
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Lily
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6
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2
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Grace N.
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Owl
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5
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3
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Trot Pole Eq. Flat
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1
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Jessica G.
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Indie
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6
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2
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Fiona C.
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Toffee
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5
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3
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Maggie T.
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Royal
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4
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4
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Hailey E.
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Shiriah
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2
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5
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Emma W.
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Dinky
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1
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6
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Zoe K.
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Annie
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7
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Kathy B.
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Lily
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8
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Grace N.
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Owl
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4
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Trot Pole Eq. Rails
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1
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Jessica G.
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Indie
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6
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2
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Fiona C.
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Toffee
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5
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3
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Kathy B.
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Lily
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4
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4
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Hailey E.
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Shiriah
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2
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5
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Grace N.
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Owl
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1
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6
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Maggie T.
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Royal
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7
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Zoe K.
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Annie
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8
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Emma W.
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Dinky
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5
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Trot Pole Opt. Time
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1
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Zoe K.
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Annie
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6
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2
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Jessica G.
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Indie
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5
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3
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Fiona C.
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Toffee
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4
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4
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Hailey E.
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Shiriah
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2
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5
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Emma W.
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Dinky
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1
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6
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Grace N.
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Owl
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7
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Maggie T.
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Royal
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6
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Cross Rail Eq. Flat
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1
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Maggie T.
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Royal
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6
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2
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Emma A.
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Honey
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5
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3
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Hannah C.
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Mikey
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4
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4
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Fiona C.
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Toffee
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2
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5
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Jessica G.
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Indie
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1
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6
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Zoe K.
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Annie
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7
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Hailey C.
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Shiriah
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8
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Emma W.
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Dinky
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8
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Grace N.
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Owl
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Class #
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Class Name
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Place
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Rider
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Horse
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Points
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7
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Cross Rail Eq. Jumps
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1
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Emma A.
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Honey
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6
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2
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Fiona C.
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Toffee
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5
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3
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Hannah C.
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Mikey
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4
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4
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Maggie T.
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Royal
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2
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5
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Zoe K.
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Annie
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1
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6
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Emma W.
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Dinky
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7
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Jessica G.
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Indie
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8
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Hailey C.
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Shiriah
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8
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Cross Rail Opt. Time
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1
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Hannah C.
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Mikey
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6
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2
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Jessica G.
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Indie
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5
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3
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Maggie T.
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Royal
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4
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4
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Fiona C.
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Toffee
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2
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5
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Zoe K.
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Annie
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1
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6
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Emma A.
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Honey
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7
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Hailey C.
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Shiriah
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8
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Emma W.
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Dinky
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9
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Beg. Equitation Flat
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1
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Emma A.
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Honey
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6
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2
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Maggie T.
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Royal
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5
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3
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Hannah C.
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Mikey
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4
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4
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Zoe K.
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Annie
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2
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5
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1
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10
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Beg. Eq. over Jumps
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1
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Emma A.
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Honey
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6
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2
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Maggie T.
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Royal
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5
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3
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Hannah C.
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Mikey
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4
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4
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Fiona C.
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Toffee
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2
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5
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1
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11
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Beg. Jump Opt. Time
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1
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Emma A.
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Honey
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6
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2
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Maggie T.
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Royal
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5
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3
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Hannah C.
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Mikey
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4
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4
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Fiona C.
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Toffee
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2
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May 19, 2012 Schooling Show Division Points: |
Class #
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Division
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Rider
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Horse
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Points
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1
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Lead Line/Walk Trot
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Kathy B.
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Lily
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12
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Grace N.
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Owl
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10
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2
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Trot Pole Division
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Jessica G.
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Indie
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17
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Fiona C.
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Toffee
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14
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Hailey E.
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Shiriah
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6
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Zoe K.
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Annie
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6
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Maggie T.
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Royal
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4
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Kathy B.
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Lily
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4
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Emma W.
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Dinky
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2
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Grace N.
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Owl
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1
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3
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Cross Rail
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Hannah C.
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Mikey
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14
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Maggie T.
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Royal
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12
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Emma A.
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Honey
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11
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Fiona C.
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Toffee
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9
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Jessica G.
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Indie
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6
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Zoe K.
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Annie
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2
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Hailey E.
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Shiriah
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0
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Emma W.
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Dinky
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0
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4
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Beginning Jumpers
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Emma A.
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Honey
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18
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Maggie T.
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Royal
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15
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Hannah C.
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Mikey
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12
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Fiona C.
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Toffee
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4
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Mini Beats Ride & Charity Drive
Sunday, June 6
Noon - 2 pm
Mini Beats is open to all riders under 100 lbsThis is a great experience for young equestrians! Donations go to Peninsula Friends of Animals If you're looking for a fun birthday party idea, then try planning your party around a Mini Beats Ride & Charity Drive. The viewing room is large enough for parties and the horse games make a great activity for all the children attending. All proceeds benefit Peninsula Friends of Animal; please give what you can.
Contact Mary for more information or to schedule a party.
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Cow Working Fun Day
Our next cow-working date is set for
Sunday, June 10
Noon - 3 pm
Working cows gives your horse a job to do, and is so much fun!
Join us, and then enjoy the transformation in your horse
that becomes evident in all aspects of his or her training
just from this one activity!
Contact Mary for more information, or to let her know you'll be riding.
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Michelle Grimmer Dressage Clinics
Saturday, June 23
1 - 3 pm
Michelle's clinics are always full and always fun. Space is limited, so be sure to contact Mary to sign up soon!
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Summer Camps
Camp I: June 18 - 22
Camp II: June 25 - 29
Camp I is for our youngest equestrians, ages 5 and up. We'll play a lot of horse games on our great retired show horses. Campers learn about care, feeding, and grooming horses. We'll also have fun with various crafts. Camp II is for our older and more experienced campers, ages 7 and up. We play and give confidence on wonderful, safe horses. The campers also have fun making crafts and taking part in horse care activities. For more details, visit Summer Camp Information page on the the Freedom Farm web site. To register, contact Mary: freedomf@olypen.com or Jess Crouch: wildabouthorses@q.com. |
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| Adult Horsemanship
June 24
We appreciate everyone who rides in these Adult sessions. Please let Mary know if you are interested in having your ride on DVD. All DVD's are free to participants.
Next Month:
Adult Beach camp
July 26 - July 29
If you have been enjoying the Adult Horsemanship play days we would love to have you join us at our Adult Beach Camp. We spend 4 days at the beach playing games that improve our riding and horsemanship.
Please contact Mary if you'd like to sign up for the beach camp.
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Upcoming Joe Wolter Clinic
August 3 - 5
We're excited to announce that we're hosting a cow-working clinic in August, with clinician Joe Wolter. Riders have the opportunity to learn key elements of working livestock, including positioning, timing, pressure points, control, and horsemanship. Joe says, "The ability to work stock is secondary to the team work required between rider and horse. Horsemanship allows the horse and rider to blend together into one mind and work as a team. Putting the horse and rider up against a free thinking animal like a cow challenges both to work together to manage the cow in a manner quiet and pleasing to all involved, including spectators, the livestock owner, and most importantly, the rider and their horse."
To find out more or to sign up, contact Mary.
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Arena Schedule
Here is a schedule that might help you plan your time at the Freedom Farm arena.
Sunday - Open all day unless we have to bring cows in for our cow working.
Otherwise expect the Sequim equestrian team to ride from about 3:30 - 5:30 pm.
Monday - Open all day. * Bridget Stambaugh 7 pm.
Tuesday - Open all day. Expect the Port Angeles equestrian team at 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
Wednesday - Open all morning. Afternoon reserved for Boarders & Hoof Beats
from 3 - 6 pm. * Bridget Stambaugh 7 pm.
Thursday - Open all Morning. Afternoon reserved for Boarders & Hoof Beats
from 3 - 5 pm. Evening reserved for Sequim equestrian team 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
Friday - Open all Morning. Afternoon reserved for Boarders & Hoof Beats
from 3 - 6 pm. * Katie Salmon 6 - 7:30 pm, then Bridget Stambaugh 7:30 - 9 pm.
Saturday - Boarders and Hoof Beat members only 9 am - 4 pm.
Reserved for Port Angeles drill team 4:30 - 6:30 pm.
* Katie & Bridget come in the evenings. They are very easy to get along with. Don't hesitate to join either one of them if you are doing a similar activity.
If you have any questions please contact Mary.
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Fitness Training for Riders
The Adult Horsemanship Workshop in late April focused on Fitness Training for Riders. Riders started in the classroom, learning different ways to strengthen their core muscles at home. Then the class moved into the arena and riders did more exercises that Mary designed to help strengthen their core. Mary also came up with several exercises that challenged rider's balance and involved rotating the upper body left or right while keeping the pelvis and lower body still and stable. These movements mimic what they need to be able to do when mounted. Then everyone worked with their horses and rode through various fun and challenging obstacles that Mary had set up. It was a full and very educational day. As a reminder to those who attended the workshop, here is a description of just one of the safe, simple core exercise taught that day, that you can do at home. When done right, this exercise helps to strengthen the core muscles, and also keep the lower back flexible, which is so important for riding.
Pelvic Tilt
- side or crossed in front, as shown above.
- TigLie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor, arms athten your glutes and abs, and then press your back to the floor as you roll your pelvis up, so that your tailbone just barely lifts off the floor. (To understand the pelvic rotation that you want to feel, imagine that you have a long tail and someone is standing above you, pulling your tail straight up between your thighs.)
Be sure to breathe out as you press your back to the floor. - Relax to the starting position, and then arch your back slightly, as if someone were pushing a towel under your back (or pulling your tail the other direction) while keeping your butt on the floor.
Be sure to breathe in as you relax and arch your back up off the floor. - Repeat steps 2 & 3 about 12-20x, being sure to tighten your glutes and abs and breathing rhythmically.
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written by Grace Lambert, owner of Flamingo Fitness
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