July Newsletter posted in Flying Changes
Hello Northwest Eventers,
Welcome to summer at last- it’s been a long time coming this year, with our record-breaking rainfalls this spring. June events have not been completed as of this writing; however both events look very good with Aspen Farms Horse Trials clearing 300 entries and Inavale Farm Horse Trials having nearly 400 entries and around 20 entries in the 2nd annual Gallops Saddlery Training Three Day at Inavale Farm. I’ll try and get an update on those in August. This month is the 34th annual Whidbey Island Pony Club Horse Trials on July 9-11, followed by the Event at Rebecca Farm on July 21-25. The Young Riders are working hard to put together a great event at the Lincoln Creek facility, and entries for the horse trials are coming in already, they are open until July 20th. Entries for the Caber Farm Horse Trials in August open July 6th.
I would like to continue to encourage all riders to provide feedback to event organizers on their experiences at events, good and bad, rain or shine (feedback on USEA Camps and Clinics are welcome too). There is a new online event evaluation that many riders have already taken advantage of. It’s fast and easy, accessible from the Area VII website, and since it came online in May I have already received more evaluations than in the past two years combined. These evaluations are shared with the event organizers, and are immensely helpful for planning improvements for future events.
I would like to extend a special congratulations to Maureen Harkcom on organizing a well-run event at Happ’s, after a year’s hiatus. I received many, many positive event evaluations for Happ’s, from riders who liked the course changes and had a great time, despite the continuous rain. Thank you to those riders that sent their competition evaluations in. Maureen and Ken are interested in building a Prelim course on their property and your support is greatly appreciated.
The Young Riders Benefit Horse Trials is coming in August, with a new venue and new courses. Anni and her team have been busy planning, fundraising, and working to make the Lincoln Creek property a fantastic new venue for the Young Riders’ event. It is not too late for you to help them out with your time or donation to help offset the huge costs involved in building cross country courses and event site preparation. On behalf of the area I would like to thank the many northwest eventers that have already sent generous donations to help kick-start the construction and building process. I would like to especially thank Lynn Mahoney and her family for generously sharing their property at Lincoln Creek, we look forward to a long and supportive relationship. If you are interested in making a tax-deductible contribution to the Young Riders’ Benefit Horse Trials, send a check directly to Area VII Treasurer Lorilee Hanson.
Good luck to everyone, have a safe ride.
Luigi
On another note:
You may (or may not) be aware that the USEA Eventing License Officials Committee has developed a new certification program and Eventing Judge category. The candidates that complete this program are given an Associate Eventing Judge Certification to judge both the dressage and jumping tests at the training, novice and beginner novice levels.
It is recognized that for some experienced riders, the mentored fast track program may not be sufficient to become a judge. Training in the methodology of judging dressage and jumping is often necessary even for the most experienced rider. The Eventing Associate Judge Program provides a modified training plan for these candidates. An approved candidate, upon successful completion of the first Dressage Training Session, will be allowed to be an additional dressage judge at USEA Beginner Novice, Novice, and Training Horse Trials. An approved candidate, upon successful completion of the Jumping Training Session, will be allowed to be an additional Jumping judge at USEA Beginner Novice, Novice, and Training Horse Trials.
This is a wonderful opportunity to broaden the roster of officials through experience and education. For more information contact Sharon Gallagher at the USEA office sharon@useventing.com
Adult Rider Report
Adult Rider Report.
For this month’s report I just want to recap and remind. Remind everyone to keep track of their results from Derbies. Remind everyone to keep track of their volunteer hours. Remind everyone to be on teams for year-end awards.
I want to recap the mission of Adult Riders, as I see it at least. Promoting education and a team spirit as well as camaraderie have always been in the fore front. This is why we support the educational portion of a Training 3 Day. Hopefully we will have some great report on the Inavale event from an AR participant. Why we will be giving away via drawings both for membership and for volunteer awards, certificates towards education.
We also sponsor the Pacific NW Canadian American Team Challenge. We need teams to represent us in Canada at the Campbell Valley Horse Trials (just across the border August 13-15). Teams will receive some great loot and fun is guaranteed. You do not need to be a member so if you have a talented child that would be interested, let us know.
You do have to be an adult to participate in the American Team Challenge (ATC). The west division competition is being held in October at Woodside in CA. More loot and transport help in the form of gas money, if we have teams going to represent Area VII Please check the USEA website for qualifications then contact me if you think you want to make the road trip south.
Another reminder, if you haven't received your membership bucks and/or are not getting e mails from me please check with me. You may not have joined or we may have missed your application. magsnags@aol.com
Thanks to everyone that has joined this year hopefully I will get to meet many of you at the events.
Maggie
Young Rider Update:
We currently have the following candidates for the North American Young Rider Championships in Lexington, KY. For the One Star: April Gerlicher, Brynn Meuchel, Lizzie Snow. For the Two Star: Tessa Beckett. Good luck to all of our candidates as they work toward representing Area VII Young Riders in Kentucky.
Our first social was held at Aspen HT. This was our second annual Scavenger Hunt and Cupcake dessert social. Thank you to everyone that participated in this fun activity. Socials are a great way to meet other Young Riders!
This year we will hold the Young Rider Benefit Horse Trials at Lincoln Creek. We will need YRs to help prep the course, work the event, come to the dinner and of course, gather donations to our fabulous auction held at our Saturday night dinner.
Donations are still needed for the YRBHT at Lincoln Creek Please support the YR program! Donations may be sent to Lorilee Hanson, 20317 SE 119th Ct., Issaquah, WA 98027
Erin
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