January 2010 Newsletter - Mill Creek Equestrian Center

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A Word from Cory
F R E E D R E S SAG E C LI N I C
and a new show season. Please be sure to join us on January
10th for an afternoon of learning, show information and fun.
C O M E K I CK - O F F T H E N E W Y E A R AT
M I LL C R E E K O N J A N UA RY 10 TH
Happy New Year everyone. I am so excited to start a new year
As I look back on the past year I have so many things to be
thankful for!! Mill Creek often makes me think of a wheel,
with many spokes that are necessary for keeping this
wonderful wheel rolling along. So I want to thank everyone
involved in helping me; the amazing staff, trainers, grounds
keepers, grooms and especially, our fabulous clients.
As you prepare to achieve your best in 2010 - I am excited to
prepare for the vacation of a lifetime. On February 23rd I will
be leaving you all to spend 2 weeks in Egypt. How can I leave
at such a crucial time?? After 50 years of Ram Tap I decided
it’s time for a vacation!!! I will send pictures as I gallop around
on my camel with my arms wrapped tightly around his hump.
At 1:00 there will be a riding demonstration
by Mette Rosencrantz with Cory explaining
the correct and incorrect dressage movements.
This will be very helpful
for riders of all levels
At 2:00 there will be a
mandatory meeting for
all riders who plan to
compete in the 2010
show season. All riders
and their parents must
attend. Bring your questions and Cory, Mette,
Lindsey and Robyn will be there to answer
them!!
Then join us at 3:00 for wine, cheese and
sodas for the kids!!!
You will be in good hands while I am gone and I
encourage you to look at the list of upcoming
shows on the back page of the newsletter and
plan now to attend. I look forward to a
wonderful year at Mill Creek with all of you!!!
January 2010
MILL CREEK EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Welcome to Mill Creek
W E CONGRATULATE THE FOLLOWING
RIDERS ON THEIR NEW HORSES !!
REMINGTON: A beautiful 16.3 hand Chestnut
Imported Dutch Warmblood owned by Hailey
DiNaso. Remington won his first event at the
novice level.
Hailey DiNaso on her new horse Remington
TRAINER TIP OF THE MONTH
F O R S A F E B L ANKETI NG
When putting a blanket ON the horse
always hook the front first and then work your way
to the back.
When taking the blanket OFF the horse,
undo the back of the blanket first and work your
way to the front.
Recent Show Results
KINGS CROSS: Paulina Montgomery recently
purchased Kings Cross , a 17.1 hand Warmblood
previously ridden by Joe McKinley. His famous
father, Kingston, represented the US Olympic
Team several times!!!
NIRVANA: Madison Montgomery is the proud
new owner of Nirvana, a 15.3 hand black Irish
Warmblood.
CHASE: We welcome to Mill Creek the Robinson
Family and their horse, Chase.
CHANCE: Congratulations to Carla Shamberg
who recently purchased Chance, a wonderful
14.2 hand Pinto gelding. Chance was the reserve
Junior Champion in US Novice in 2006.
LOS ANGELES EQUESTRIAN CENTER
December 5-6, 2009
RAM TAP AREA CHAMPIONSHIPS
November 13-15, 2009
Sadie Buchenau & Puddles -1st Place Beginner Novice
Brittany Clark & Gypsy
-5th Place Beginner Novice
Jordyn Horwitz & Apollo
-5th Place Novice
Joe McKinley & Logan
-3rd place Training Level
Mette Rosencrantz & Finally
-2nd and 4th Places in
Prix St. Georges
Mette Rosencrantz & Donatello
-Two1st Places in Third Level
GALWAY DOWNS
October 29-31, 2009
Robyn Fisher & Artesian
-1st Place Novice
Robyn Fisher & Clair de Lune
-2nd Place Training Level
January 2010
MILL CREEK EQUESTRIAN CENTER
An Ode to a Horse Lady
A POEM FOR S ADIE BUCHENAU
A fair, young damsel named Sadie
With flowing blond hair and bright eyes
Is quite an accomplished horse lady
As walls filled with ribbons apprise
Her first love she called “Gypsy Momma”
A horse of consummate skill
Made all of her jumps without drama
That ne’er cost fair Sadie a spill
But Gypsy’s job was almost done
Her novice she’d fully made ready
‘Twas time for Sadie to move on
To heights that were simply more heady
So Sadie bade Gypsy a fond adieu
As her heart filled with muddles
Until she met an equestrian jewel
With the unlikely name of - Puddles
Puddles arched mane and spirited way
Showed promise of triumphs galore
But training was needed ‘fore joining the
fray, And Sadie attacked that great chore
Jumping, of course, was the forte of the
horse, And Sadie just loved his reaction
So smooth jumps, not coarse,
she’d ne’er have to force
And progress brought great satisfaction
Time came with a thrill, to test new found
skill within Ram Taps wind-blown
embrace,
Where rider and
horse conquered the
course and
rightfully captured
FIRST PLACE!!!
NEW STALL CARDS
If you have not turned in the
information for your new stall
card please get it to the office as
soon as possible.
NEW SHAVINGS
The new shavings seem to be
working well and are doing all
the things Cory hoped for.
However, they are still on a 6
month trial!!!
Submit your poems, stories or photos for inclusion in
future newsletters by bringing them to the office.
January 2010
MILL CREEK EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Upcoming Shows
DRESSAGE SHOWS
- Indio Dressage Getaway
February 11-14
Amateur and junior classes for kids as well as
training level and above.
Cory recommends staying at La Quinta Resort!!
- Los Angeles Equestrian Center
February 26-28
- Del Mar Dressage Show
March 13-14
Amateur and junior classes for kids as well as
training level and above
Cory recommends staying at the Del Mar Hilton!!
EVENTING SHOWS
- Galway Downs
Beginner Novice-Intermediate
January 30-31
- Ram Tap
Beginner Novice-Preliminary
February 13-14
- Twin Rivers
Beginner Novice-Advanced
February 26-28
I N T E R S CH O L A ST I C
E QUESTR I AN L E AG U E
Robyn Fisher is now doing IEL
shows. If you want to compete
please stop by the office.
School horses can be leased for
a day to compete in IEL.
M ILL CREEK M ARKETPLACE
Visit the Mill Creek
Marketplace on the website.
There are many wonderful
items for sale including:
If you are interested in any of these shows please stop by the office.
Vanning sign-ups will be posted on the big barn bulletin board
Mill Creek Equestrian Center
1881 Old Topanga Canyon Road, Topanga California 90290
310-455-1115
millcreekequestriancenter.com
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Saddle Pads
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Tack Trunk
Helmet
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