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~ Barn News ~
September 2010
Mika, Jill &
Marian
Michele T., winner of the
Ariat Monaco Classic
Jill, Audrey
& Crystal
The HMI August
Classic Horse Show
THINGS TO DO
Now that the kids are
back in school, please
talk to Mika about your
Fall lesson schedule at
your earliest convenience.
Several of us thought it would be
nice to
reinstate the Riverside Equestrian
Newsletter to
share the latest news and happen
ings at the
barn. Each month we’ll include
a “Things to
Do” section, timely information
about shows,
clinics, lessons, vet and farrier visi
ts, and new
horses and people at the barn.
We want to
build our community at Riversi
de and make it a
fun, informative experience for
everyone!
With chilly weather ahead (not
that we really ever got summer
weather), please make sure that
your horse has a clean, winter
blanket and sheet hanging on
their blanket rack before you
request them to be body clipped.
Head Trainer, Marian Nelson
It has been an eventful year at Sonoma
Horse Park! Riverside equestrians have
made much progress this year and have
achieved great success at the shows,
including earning many championships and
top ribbons. For more show results, see
Riverside’s/Marian’s website at http://
www.mariannelson.com/
Marian_Nelson/Home.html.
Strides & Tides and the HMI August Classic,
both ‘A’ rated, were the last two shows of
the season at SHP. More than 400 riders
competed. Riverside riders brought home
many awards including Dana Schmidt who
won the CWD Amateur Jumper Challenge
and a new CWD saddle. Congratulations
to all!
Sammy & Elle
The trainers are scheduling
monthly riding goal meetings so
set up your appointment today
and put a plan in place!
Remember to contact Marci at
Charlie White’s Feed Store
(707/396-7694) and set up a
payment account. Call Ann R.
if you have any questions.
HORSE SHOWS
Don’t miss ........
The Equestrian’s Concierge sale!
All competition clothing will be
25% off - that includes show
coats, show shirts and beige &
white breeches. Stock up now!
Riverside riders will participate in several
Fall shows that feature medal class finals,
including Norcal and Horse & Hound.
Consider taking part in these shows as they
offer classes for all levels of riding. The
more the merrier!
Assistant Trainers, Mika Gretton ~ Jill Prieto ~ Ann Ruffner ~ Sue Ellen Wright
707/766-9066
Fall is upon us and with
that we
say goodbye to Emma C.
&
Morgan A.. Emma will
be
attending high school in
England
and Morgan is heading
to
Stanford. Best of luck to
both of
you and keep in touch!
CALENDAR
This year we have welcomed
several new horses and riders.....
Marguerite Burbank and her two lovely horses - Cheeks and Stuart
Tiffany Pinkston Tegler and Toby are back from Southern California
Cat Corrado, Cassidy Carpenter, Kaya & Mark Bronz, Delaney
Tobin, Kathyrn Labagh, Susan Wayland and Claudia Goldsberry
have recently started taking lessons and will be riding one of the many great
school horses/ponies at Riverside
We also welcome our wonderful new Assistant Trainer, Jill Prieto, who
joined the Riverside team this past Spring.
Norcal Medal Finals, Leone
Equestrians, Sacramento
10/13 - 10/17
Entries close - October 9
Deposit checks due
NEW PARTNERS
Horse & Hound Medal Finals,
Leone Equestrians, Sacramento
10/21 - 10/24
Entries close - September 29
Deposit checks due
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NEW FACES
Audrey Poole is
enjoying her new
mare Cinderella.
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Solange Van Der
Moer and her new
mount Chief.
Grace Walker is
the proud new owner
of Zeppo.
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CLINICS
In July, over 20 riders participated in a three day clinic with
Nick Karazissis. All riders and spectators were educated and
entertained by Nick!
REMEMBER Nick’s “Six Commandments”
1. Pick a pace and a parallel line
2. Square corner
3. Keep the same pace or move up
4. Jump the fence in the center
5. Land on your center line at the same pace
6. Halt or half halt
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