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Hi Everyone,
Just a note to remind people that the February 9th deadline to have your
hotel reservations made and registration forms turned in is coming up quickly.
Please remember if you are bringing horses, that you bring your original
Coggins papers and a copy to leave with the Center. For those of you who are
out of state, you will need to have a valid health certificate. When you
check
in at the Main Barn, you will have to sign a liability form.
I am still looking for items to include in the guide I am putting together.
The types of things I would like to include are harness makers, wagon/cart
makers, trainers that work with Fjords, catalogs that you get your bits,
tack, or health products out of. Some of your favorite brands of items, like
Stubben, Smuckers or Schneiders. A contact phone number or web site would be
appreciated, so if someone needs a harness they know how to get a hold of the
person. I have received homemade recipes for fly spray, using softener sheets
to keep the mosquitoes away. Reach deep into your bag of favorites and
share a few with the rest of us.
There are still openings for the saddle and harness fitting evaluations.
These evaluations are open to 8 horses. If all the spots for the English
saddle fitting evaluations are not filled, I will be offering the spots to
outside
people. This way we meet our quota of 6-8 horses, which is a requirement for
the Schleese Saddle Company, and those who have signed up will be able to
have their saddle fitting evaluation done. If we do not meet the quota of 6-8
horses, the saddle company will not do the evaluations, they will only do the
lecture and the money you have sent in for the pre-registration will be
refunded back to you. The Western saddle and harness fitting evaluations
will
happen if there is only 1 horse or 8 horses.
There is a change to the schedule for Sunday. Karen Turvey will not be
doing her seminar. In her place will be Ben Eyster. Ben is a local trainer
located here in Northern Illinois specializing in starting colts, working with
problem horses and helping people become more effective with their horses.
Ben
says, “Effectiveness is earned through attitude, self control, confidence,
focus, leadership and respect”. Ben will show us how to earn the respect of
our horses on the ground first, then transfer that knowledge to the saddle
through preparation, feel and timing.
Ben is willing to work with up to three horses in his 3 hour seminar. If
you would like to participate in Ben's clinic, please check the box that lists
the Desensitizing clinic. I will get in touch with you and confirm your
reserved spot. This is a great opportunity to work on any issues you may be
having with your horses. One of Ben's specialities is helping horses with
their
transitions, such as walk to a trot, walk to a canter, or canter to a walk.
Looking forward to seeing everyone! If anyone has questions, you can
contact me at
815-645-2630 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED])
Dawn Schlickman
MWFHC Winter Meeting Chairperson
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