November 2014 Newsletter

NOVEMBER 2014
You’re Invited!
It's the end of the year! Come join us for a fun party!
Annual DCTR Christmas Party
Saturday, December 13th, 6:30 p.m.
DCTR Clubhouse
816 N. 1750 Rd., Lawrence KS
Clubhouse doors open at 5:30 p.m. and a potluck dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. DCTR will provide the
main course of chicken and ham. See the following list for suggested dishes to bring to share.
Last names beginning with
A-J
K-S
T-Z
Please bring
Vegetables or Sides
Desserts
Salads or Rolls
Following dinner we will have a brief meeting to introduce next year's officers and recognize our outstanding
members. Last but not least will be our popular Christmas Auction! Please bring a gift to be auctioned off to the
highest bidder. Gifts can be horsey related but don’t have to be! We request that gifts not be wrapped or that an
approximate value be marked on wrapped gifts.
Please RSVP to Julie Springer by calling 785-979-1161. We do request an RSVP so we have an accurate
headcount for dinner.
Hope to see you there!
Upcoming Events
December
6 – Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade,
11:00 a.m., Downtown Lawrence
13 - DCTR Christmas Party, 6:30 p.m. DCTR
Clubhouse
January
2 - Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:00 p.m.
meeting
February
6 – Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. meeting
Get Your 2015 DCTR Events
Calendar
Don’t want to miss a single DCTR event in 2015? Then
you’ll definitely want to buy the 2015 DCTR Events
Calendar. They’re just $10 and will be on sale at the
DCTR Christmas party. The calendar features photos of
and by DCTR members and their horses participating in
wide range of activities sponsored by DCTR. Dates for
the monthly meetings, horse shows, trail rides and
parades are preprinted on the calendar so you won’t miss
a one.
A big Thank You to Vice President Jenna Brumm for
this great idea and for putting the calendar together.
2015 Officers and Board
elected at November meeting
The 2015 Officers and Board of Directors were
elected during the November 7 membership
meeting. Members attending received a preview of
activities planned for the rest of 2014 and into the
New Year.
2015 Officers:
President: Bonnie Kern
Vice President: Jenna Brumm
Recording Secretary: Kirstyn Flohrschutz
Corresponding Secretary: Julie DeYoung
Treasurer: Lyric Bartz
Board of Directors:
Marty Bloomquist
Kelley Hamsersky
Dee Karlskint
Bob Rombach
Julie Springer
Tammy Yergey
Congratulations to all, and thank you for your
willingness to serve.
Come support DCTR at the
Lawrence Christmas Parade
The Lawrence OldFashioned Christmas
Parade is one of the only
horses-only parades in the
US that attracts entries
from all over the country.
We are very fortunate to
have it right here in
Lawrence! This year’s
parade is on Saturday
December 6th, at 11:00
a.m. in downtown Lawrence.
Members interested in riding should already have
contacted Jenna Brumm at 785-766-7413 or
[email protected]. All participants must
have passed a DCTR parade evaluation and we
highly recommend you have previous parade
experience. No side walkers allowed. Members
must wear DCTR Jackets, dark pants and Santa hat.
Horses should be well groomed and will be
decorated alike. We meet at the Douglas County
Fairgrounds off Harper Street no later than 9:30
a.m. (this may be subject to change.)
Downtown Lawrence has planned activities to
attract people downtown before and after the
parade. New this year are horse-drawn wagon rides
in South Park (12th & Massachusetts Street) from
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. DCTR has volunteered to provide
assistants during the wagon rides. Volunteers will
provide crowd control to help riders and horses stay
safe. Please contact Jenna if you would like to help.
Wagon rides are being provided by Robin Dunn of
Dunn’s Landing in Wellsville, KS and Cecil Carter
of 3C Carriage Co. of White City, KS. A nostalgic
10 minute holiday ride in Downtown Lawrence is
$5 per person, tickets on sale at South Park on
parade day only. You’ll find the full schedule of
weekend activities here:
http://www.downtownlawrence.com/winterwonder-weekend/
After last year’s frigid cold, this week’s forecast
looks balmy, so come on out, cheer for DCTR and
stay for more fun activities in downtown Lawrence.
DCTR is in the News!
In case you missed it, DCTR’s 60th Anniversary was
recognized with a feature article in the Better Horses
magazine! This well-read publication reaches horsemen
and women across the state, providing terrific exposure
for the Club and its activities. Several DCTR officers
were quoted, talking about the Club’s history and appeal
to a broad spectrum of horse enthusiasts. Look for the
printed edition at your local tack or feed store, or read
the article online at
http://www.betterhorsesnetwork.com/issues/2014WINT
ERBH
Halloween Fun Show & Turkey Trot Raceo
The newly renovated DCTR Arena was put through its paces in November with DCTR horse shows two weekends in a
row.
The November 1 Halloween Fun Show was well attended, with horses and their people dressed up for fun. Members and
non-members participated in halter, performance and timed event classes and had a good time.
On November 8, DCTR hosted the Turkey Trot Jackpot Raceo, with added money from sponsors and DCTR Board
members. Following the Raceo, Larry Bartz conducted a Despooking/Parade evaluation for several new members who
wish to ride in future parades.
Both events brought in new members and additional income for the Club. A big THANK YOU to Show Director Jenna
Brumm and to all the volunteers who came out to make the shows happen. Thanks to Cherrie Wasson for the great
photos! And a special thanks to the Springers and the Concession Committee for the always delicious food.
DCTR Members Recognized at KSHSC Year End Awards
Congratulations to all the DCTR members who won Kansas State Horse Show Circuit Year End Awards.
DCTR President Bonnie Kern was High Point Adult Showmanship, Horsemanship, and Equitation buckle
winner. Sharon Leclair and her horse Dr. Zeus won Overall High Point Halter Horse. Bruce Leclair won a
buckle for being the best Horse Show Hubby, too! DCTR Vice President Jenna Brumm, Catherine Kiernan,
DCTR Board Member Dee Karleskint, Reese Miller, DCTR Board Member Kelley Hamersky, Kevin Webb,
Keaton Holding, Peggy Wenger and Lucas Holding were also winners. Five Wenger-bred and raised horses
were award winners! Centered Riding Instructor Jenna Brumm had seven students who won awards in addition
to her own. Great job by everyone and congratulations to all!
KSHSC will be celebrating 50 years in 2015. DCTR has been a long-time supporter of this great organization
and we look forward to helping KSHSC celebrate next year.
Douglas County Trail Riders
816 N. 1750 Road, Lawrence, KS 66049