Current News

Omnibus Changes/Updates

Foot Hills HT, April 24-25, has been cancelled. Weather has delayed preparations.
Red Hills, March 4-7, accepting post entries until February 23d.
Fort Rucker HT, scheduled for Feb 27-28, has been cancelled due to lack of entries.
Schedule details for the T3D at FENCE, April 1-4, are available at this link, www.fence.org/equestrian-center/equestrian-events/april-3-4-fence-horse-trials.

Two USEA Young Horse Event (YEH) Qualifier competitions, offered by New Spring Farm, will be held in Florida February 3 and March 9, 2010, as part of a three-venue series in collaboration with organizer Alice Andrews of Rocking Horse Stables, who will conduct a one-day venue there on February 27. Jumping courses for both age divisions will be set easier and lower than at qualifiers later in the year. We hope that this will lead to an annual availability of YEH qualifiers in that area. Those interested in complete details of the YEH program should read the material at: http://www.useventing.com/competitions.php?section=yeh.

Special Note: Just-For-Funners Division March 9 -- at the second venue there will be an unrecognized experimental division for late-bloomers, conducted at the 4-year-old YEH level, open to horses of all ages. This should be of great value to those wanting to introduce an inexperienced horse to eventing, to get an expert opinion of talent from a world's authority, to learn first-hand about YEH without competitive angst, and to have some great fun. Try it out!! This is an experiment that could take hold and spread.

Details and entry information for the February 3 and March 9th events at www.newspringfarm.com/yeh.

Young Event Horse overall program details and qualifications are available on the USEA website - www.useventing.com/competitions.php?section=yeh.

USEA News

USEA Launches a Suggestion Box 02/28/09

Continuing Items of Interest

The Difference Between Trainer and Coach - Each time you enter a USEA recognized horse trials, three signatures are mandatory - Rider, Owner and Trainer. A Parent/Guardian signature is required if the Rider is a minor. If applicable, there is also a place for a Coach's signature. The role of the Trainer and Coach are frequently confused. The "Trainer" is responsible for the care of the horse. The "Coach" provides instruction/assistance to the Rider. Read more about these roles in this article, Knowing Your Role at the Competition.
Unwritten Rules of Eventing - Whether newcomer or veteran eventer, Denny Emerson reminds us of the eventers "ethic" in My Guide To Some Unwritten Rules Of Eventing published in the Chronicle of the Horse magazine. Please click on the link and enjoy this enlightening article.

Area 3 Activities

Clinics

Mary Bess Sigman Stadium and XC Jumping Clinic - March 13, 2010, Calimar Farm, Summerville, GA. Contact Marty Starman, calimar@windstream.net.
Dressage Clinic with Ron Smeets - March 19-21, 2010, Hiram, GA. Training level through Grand Prix. Clinic will be held at the indoor arena at Roundtree Riding Facility. For Rider or Auditor information contact Gina Cook, 770-749-0274, info@centaurfarms.com, www.centaurfarms.com.
Werner Geven at Sweet Dixie Farms - March 26-28, 2010, Fayetteville, TN. Cross Country (and a few dressge lessons, if you wish!) clinic at Sweet Dixie Farms. Campsites and Stabling available. Contact Megan at 256-655-9066, email threedaytbred@yahoo.com.
Bill Hoos Eventing Clinic - April 3-4, 2010, Newberry, Florida. Flatwork and gymnastics on day 1; cross country schooling on day 2. Details and registration form at www.thinkingequestrian.com/billhoos.html.
Mary Bess Sigman Stadium and XC Jumping Clinic - April 24, 2010, Calimar Farm, Summerville, GA. Contact Marty Starman, calimar@windstream.net.
Kyle Carter Eventing Clinic - May 1-2, 2010, Birmingham, AL. Saturday SJ/Sunday XC. Pre-Beginner Novice and up. See www.bdcta.com or email lkvaughan@gmail.com.
Phillip Dutton Eventing Clinic - May 15-16, 2010, Monroe, NC. Beginner Novice through Intermediate. Limited to 20 riders. See website for for entry form and details, www.whynotanamericanark.com.
Mary Bess Sigman Stadium and XC Jumping Clinic - May 22, 2010, Calimar Farm, Summerville, GA. Contact Marty Starman, calimar@windstream.net.
Mary Bess Sigman Stadium and XC Jumping Clinic - June 19, 2010, Calimar Farm, Summerville, GA. Contact Marty Starman, calimar@windstream.net.
Mary Bess Sigman Stadium and XC Jumping Clinic - July 17, 2010, Calimar Farm, Summerville, GA. Contact Marty Starman, calimar@windstream.net.

Schooling Shows / Camps / etc.

2010

January, February, March

Big Bear 3-Phase, CT, Jumper & Dressage Show - March 6, 2010, Big Bear Farm, Pine Mountain, GA. Prize list available online at www.bigbearfarm.com. Contact Leigh Ellen Ertle, 706-881-2141, email lerobertsembbf@bellsouth.net.
Southern Pines Adult Camp - March 7-13, 2010, Southern Pines, NC. See flyer for more information. Contact Linda Dreher, 910-245-7330, email lcm@pinehurst.net.
Spring Fling Combined Test & Dressage Show - March 13, 2010, Ashland Farm, Walnut Grove, GA. Details and entry form at www.ashlandfarm.com.
Dressage, Combined Test and Show Jumping - March 13, 2010, Bare Bones Farm, Shorter, AL. Contact Lorna Aho, lorna@artbythesf.com for details.
One Day, Three Phase Schooling Show - March 20, 2010, Dreamweaver Stables, Clay, AL. See website, www.dreamweaverstables.com, or email dmwvr32@aol.com.
Apple Tree Farm South 2-Phase - March 21, 2010, Windsor, SC. 12" through Preliminary levels; dressage $20/ride; extra jump rounds $15. Entry forms can be found at www.appletreefarm.org. Casual and relaxed atmosphere. Contact 803-266-5870.
Apple Tree Farm Adult Event Camp - March 22-26, 2010. Preparation for the event season. Find more info on our website at www.appletreefarm.org. $550. Bring your own horse or lease one of ours. 1530 Oak Ridge Club Road, Windsor, SC 29856. 603-465-9592/803-266-5870.
Three Ring Horse Show Series - March 27, 2010, Iron Horse Farm, Shorter, AL. For more information, see website, www.threeringsseries.com.
Tri County Dressage CT and Jumper Show Series - March 28, 2010, Spring Creek, Montevallo, AL. See website, www.tricountydressage.webs.com for entry forms, rules, guidelines, directions, contact information and series end awards information.

April, May, June

Poplar Place Farm Schooling Show - April 3, 2010, Poplar Place Farm, Hamilton, GA. Details and entry form available on the website, www.poplarplacefarm.com.
BDCTA Spring Fling Dressage Show - April 18, 2010, Birmingham, AL. Expanded class list, dressage saddle not required! See www.bdcta.com or email lkvaughan@gmail.com.
Dressage, Stadium & 3-Phase Schooling Show - April 24, 2010, Rocking Horse Stables, Altoona, FL. Details and entry form available on the website, www.rockinghorseht.com.
Big Bear 3-Phase, CT, Jumper & Dressage Show - April 24, 2010, Big Bear Farm, Pine Mountain, GA. Prize list available online at www.bigbearfarm.com. Contact Leigh Ellen Ertle, 706-881-2141, email lerobertsembbf@bellsouth.net.
Tri County Dressage CT and Jumper Show Series - April 25, 2010, Spring Creek, Montevallo, AL. See website, www.tricountydressage.webs.com for entry forms, rules, guidelines, directions, contact information and series end awards information.
Three Ring Horse Show Series - May 8, 2010, Foxwood Farms, Pike Road, AL. For more information, see website, www.threeringsseries.com.
Poplar Place Farm Schooling Show - May 8, 2010, Poplar Place Farm, Hamilton, GA. Details and entry form available on the website, www.poplarplacefarm.com.
Merry May Combined Test & Dressage Show - May 8, 2010, Ashland Farm, Walnut Grove, GA. Details and entry form at www.ashlandfarm.com.
Tri County Dressage CT and Jumper Show Series - May 9, 2010, The Rise, Leeds, AL. See website, www.tricountydressage.webs.com for entry forms, rules, guidelines, directions, contact information and series end awards information.
One Day, Three Phase Schooling Show - May 22, 2010, Dreamweaver Stables, Clay, AL. See website, www.dreamweaverstables.com, or email dmwvr32@aol.com.
Dressage, Combined Test and Show Jumping - May 22, 2010, Bare Bones Farm, Shorter, AL. Contact Lorna Aho, lorna@artbythesf.com for details.
Big Bear 3-Phase, CT, Jumper & Dressage Show - May 29, 2010, Big Bear Farm, Pine Mountain, GA. Prize list available online at www.bigbearfarm.com. Contact Leigh Ellen Ertle, 706-881-2141, email lerobertsembbf@bellsouth.net.
Ashland's Second Annual Summer Pace - June 5, 2010, Ashland Farm, Walnut Grove, GA. Details and entry form at www.ashlandfarm.com.
Tri County Dressage CT and Jumper Show Series - June 6, 2010, Spring Creek, Montevallo, AL. See website, www.tricountydressage.webs.com for entry forms, rules, guidelines, directions, contact information and series end awards information.
Dressage, Stadium & 3-Phase Schooling Show - June 12, 2010, Rocking Horse Stables, Altoona, FL. Details and entry form available on the website, www.rockinghorseht.com.
Dressage and Combined Test Schooling Show - June 19, 2010, Cadence Farm, Wagener, SC. See website, www.cadencefarm.org for entry form and details. Contact Holly Biddle, 803-221-3227.
Tri County Dressage CT and Jumper Show Series - June 19, 2010, Bluewater Creek, Florence, AL. See website, www.tricountydressage.webs.com for entry forms, rules, guidelines, directions, contact information and series end awards information.
Poplar Place Farm Schooling Show - June 26, 2010, Poplar Place Farm, Hamilton, GA. Details and entry form available on the website, www.poplarplacefarm.com.

July, August, September

Dressage, Stadium & 3-Phase Schooling Show - July 10, 2010, Rocking Horse Stables, Altoona, FL. Details and entry form available on the website, www.rockinghorseht.com.
Poplar Place Farm Schooling Show - July 10, 2010, Poplar Place Farm, Hamilton, GA. Details and entry form available on the website, www.poplarplacefarm.com.
Mid Summer Combined Test & Dressage Show - July 17, 2010, Ashland Farm, Walnut Grove, GA. Details and entry form at www.ashlandfarm.com.
Big Bear 3-Phase, CT, Jumper & Dressage Show - July 17, 2010, Big Bear Farm, Pine Mountain, GA. Prize list available online at www.bigbearfarm.com. Contact Leigh Ellen Ertle, 706-881-2141, email lerobertsembbf@bellsouth.net.
Dressage, Combined Test and Show Jumping - July 24, 2010, Bare Bones Farm, Shorter, AL. Contact Lorna Aho, lorna@artbythesf.com for details.
Tri County Dressage CT and Jumper Show Series - July 25, 2010, Dreamweaver Stables, Clay, AL. See website, www.tricountydressage.webs.com for entry forms, rules, guidelines, directions, contact information and series end awards information.
Big Bear 3-Phase, CT, Jumper & Dressage Show - August 7, 2010, Big Bear Farm, Pine Mountain, GA. Prize list available online at www.bigbearfarm.com. Contact Leigh Ellen Ertle, 706-881-2141, email lerobertsembbf@bellsouth.net.
Dressage, Stadium & 3-Phase Schooling Show - August 7, 2010, Rocking Horse Stables, Altoona, FL. Details and entry form available on the website, www.rockinghorseht.com.
Tri County Dressage CT and Jumper Show Series - August 8, 2010, Dreamweaver Stables, Clay, AL. See website, www.tricountydressage.webs.com for entry forms, rules, guidelines, directions, contact information and series end awards information.
Poplar Place Farm Schooling Show - August 14, 2010, Poplar Place Farm, Hamilton, GA. Details and entry form available on the website, www.poplarplacefarm.com.
Dressage, Combined Test and Show Jumping - August 21, 2010, Bare Bones Farm, Shorter, AL. Contact Lorna Aho, lorna@artbythesf.com for details.
Ashland's Fabulous Fall Derby & Dressage Show - September 4, 2010, Ashland Farm, Walnut Grove, GA. Details and entry form at www.ashlandfarm.com.
Dressage, Stadium & 3-Phase Schooling Show - September 4, 2010, Rocking Horse Stables, Altoona, FL. Details and entry form available on the website, www.rockinghorseht.com.
Poplar Place Farm Schooling Show - September 4, 2010, Poplar Place Farm, Hamilton, GA. Details and entry form available on the website, www.poplarplacefarm.com.
Tri County Dressage CT and Jumper Show Series - September 12, 2010, The Rise, Leeds, AL. See website, www.tricountydressage.webs.com for entry forms, rules, guidelines, directions, contact information and series end awards information.
Three Ring Horse Show Series - September 18, 2010, Iron Horse Farm, Shorter, AL. For more information, see website, www.threeringsseries.com.
Big Bear 3-Phase, CT, Jumper & Dressage Show - September 18, 2010, Big Bear Farm, Pine Mountain, GA. Prize list available online at www.bigbearfarm.com. Contact Leigh Ellen Ertle, 706-881-2141, email lerobertsembbf@bellsouth.net.
BDCTA Fall Combined Test & Dressage Show - September 26, 2010, Birmingham, AL. See www.bdcta.com or email lkvaughan@gmail.com.

October, November, December

Poplar Place Farm Schooling Show - October 2, 2010, Poplar Place Farm, Hamilton, GA. Details and entry form available on the website, www.poplarplacefarm.com.
Dressage, Stadium & 3-Phase Schooling Show - October 9, 2010, Rocking Horse Stables, Altoona, FL. Details and entry form available on the website, www.rockinghorseht.com.
Three Ring Horse Show Series - October 9, 2010, Iron Horse Farm, Shorter, AL. For more information, see website, www.threeringsseries.com.
Big Bear 3-Phase, CT, Jumper & Dressage Show - October 16-17, 2010, Big Bear Farm, Pine Mountain, GA. Prize list available online at www.bigbearfarm.com. Contact Leigh Ellen Ertle, 706-881-2141, email lerobertsembbf@bellsouth.net.
Tri County Dressage CT and Jumper Show Series - October 17, 2010, Spring Creek, Montevallo, AL. See website, www.tricountydressage.webs.com for entry forms, rules, guidelines, directions, contact information and series end awards information.
Dressage, Combined Test and Show Jumping - October 23, 2010, Bare Bones Farm, Shorter, AL. Contact Lorna Aho, lorna@artbythesf.com for details.
8th Annual Haunted Hollow Hunter Pace - October 30, 2010, Ashland Farm, Walnut Grove, GA. Details and entry form at www.ashlandfarm.com.
Poplar Place Farm Schooling Show - October 30, 2010, Poplar Place Farm, Hamilton, GA. Details and entry form available on the website, www.poplarplacefarm.com.
Halloween Hunter Pace - October 30, 2010, Dreamweaver Stables, Clay, AL. See website, www.dreamweaverstables.com, or email dmwvr32@aol.com.
Hilltoppers Pony Club Annual Fundraiser Combined Test - November 20, 2010, Ashland Farm, Walnut Grove, GA. Entry form at www.ashlandfarm.com. For questions or additional information contact Jennifer Hood, 678 639-1309 (home), 770 757-1907 (cell), or jennygirlhood@yahoo.com.
Big Bear 3-Phase, CT, Jumper & Dressage Show - November 27, 2010, Big Bear Farm, Pine Mountain, GA. Prize list available online at www.bigbearfarm.com. Contact Leigh Ellen Ertle, 706-881-2141, email lerobertsembbf@bellsouth.net.
Tri County Dressage CT and Jumper Show Series - November 7, 2010, Dreamweaver Stables, Clay, AL. See website, www.tricountydressage.webs.com for entry forms, rules, guidelines, directions, contact information and series end awards information.
Three Ring Horse Show Series - December 4, 2010, Foxwood Farms, Pike Road, AL. For more information, see website, www.threeringsseries.com.
Dressage, Stadium & 3-Phase Schooling Show - December 4, 2010, Rocking Horse Stables, Altoona, FL. Details and entry form available on the website, www.rockinghorseht.com.
Big Bear 3-Phase, CT, Jumper & Dressage Show - December 4, 2010, Big Bear Farm, Pine Mountain, GA. Prize list available online at www.bigbearfarm.com. Contact Leigh Ellen Ertle, 706-881-2141, email lerobertsembbf@bellsouth.net.
Poplar Place Farm Schooling Show - December 18, 2010, Poplar Place Farm, Hamilton, GA. Details and entry form available on the website, www.poplarplacefarm.com.

Bulletin Board

Need a Ride Back North from Aiken? I am leaving with my one horse in a 3 horse comfy trailer back to VT and would be happy to take someone in need of a ride. Will lay over in VA. Can make a delivery stop anywhere along the way. Mid March. Contact Aubrey Cohen, 802-824-4380. 02/22/10
The Fork (Norwood, NC) Needs Volunteers - I'm in charge of Family Entertainment for the CIC weekend at the Fork Farm April 1-4, 2010. This is also traditionally their Outdoor Heritage Days weekend. We are turning it into a springtime festival this year. We are putting out an urgent call for volunteers! My contact information is: Pam Medlin, 704-621-6884, jpakmedlin@aol.com. 01/27/10
Ashmore Equestrian Receives BHS Approval - Ashmore Equestrian Center, Inc., located in Apopka, FL, is proud to announce the esteemed appointment and certification by the British Horse Society (BHS) as an approved livery and training facility as of 12.12.09. Ashmore owners, Hilda Donahue (international CCI rider) and Andre Merlet have one of the few BHS approved riding and training facilities in North America. 12/30/09
Playdates - Riding mom with playful 2 year old girl looking for others for occassional playdates this winter. We are from NY but in SW OCALA Jan 15 to March 15 and Aiken thereafter. Have toys and books, will travel. Cori Nichols, 845-616-3608. 12/30/09
New Facility Available - Sweet Dixie Farms, Fayetteville, TN. See description and contact information in the Area Barns listing. 12/23/09
New Training Facility - Attention all adult amateurs! I'd like to introduce our brand new, state-of-the-art facility that is dedicated to educating the adult amateur. Owned and built by an adult amateur competitor, Southern Eighths Farm is the first of it's kind! Two turf steeplechase tracks, hand groomed roads and tracks trails through the woods and Beginner Novice through Training cross-country courses. We are even going to introduce the long format at the Beginner Novice and Novice levels! All of this has been built for you, the adult amateur; not the high performance riders!!!
Even if you don't believe in the long format, we will utilize the training theories for you and your horse and make your eventing experiences much more than you could have ever hoped!
Our website is just up: www.so8ths.com. Please let me know if you need more information! Shelley H. Lambert, 352-266-3970. 12/15/09
Train in Aiken with Sarah Cousins - Long or short term stays, full or self care, relaxed friendly atmosphere. See website for more information www.sallycousins.com, call 610-324-6628, or email sallycousins@aol.com. 11/17/09