Check out Diane Randolph's touching memorial to a wonderful pony.
www.hiddenspringsfarminc.com
It is so hard to lose them!!!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Michael Henaghan Clinic
Michael Henaghan
at
Rolling Hills Show Stable, Columbus, N.C.
Tuesday October 7th and Wednesday October 8th, 2008
Mike Henaghan is a world class show jumping professional. He is a respected horseman, horse trainer and instructor who has trained Greg Best, Beezie Madden and Allison Firestone.
Mike teaches all levels - from the fundamentals to Grand Prix.
ALL sessions HAVE BEEN FILLED, but this is a wonderful opportunity to audit one of the top clinicians in the country
Auditing: $15/day, $20 for both days
50% of auditing proceeds will be donated to Foothills Humane Society
For schedule call Joann Loheac 828-817-4438 or Joloheac@alltel.net
at
Rolling Hills Show Stable, Columbus, N.C.
Tuesday October 7th and Wednesday October 8th, 2008
Mike Henaghan is a world class show jumping professional. He is a respected horseman, horse trainer and instructor who has trained Greg Best, Beezie Madden and Allison Firestone.
Mike teaches all levels - from the fundamentals to Grand Prix.
ALL sessions HAVE BEEN FILLED, but this is a wonderful opportunity to audit one of the top clinicians in the country
Auditing: $15/day, $20 for both days
50% of auditing proceeds will be donated to Foothills Humane Society
For schedule call Joann Loheac 828-817-4438 or Joloheac@alltel.net
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Points Points Points !!!
Points through the Harmon Classics Show of September 13/14 have been posted on the site:
http://www.brhja.com/PointsPDFFiles2008/Points2008.htm
We've gone through all of the rows to make sure the totals are calculated, resorted and republished. There was also a sanctioned show that had errantly been left off the list up until now, and it has been added. It was the SCHJA Medal Finals from December 1&2 in Camden. This same show has been put into October this year, the week before our Halloween Classic.
All shows are also unhidden. You will have to use your zoom to look at the whole sheet, but please help us make sure your points aren't incorrect so that we can get any and all mistakes cleared up before the end of the year!
WE SHOULD ALSO ALL GIVE A BIG THANKS TO CHICKIE FOR DOING THIS!!! It takes quite a bit of time and detailed effort to get this done for you!
http://www.brhja.com/PointsPDFFiles2008/Points2008.htm
We've gone through all of the rows to make sure the totals are calculated, resorted and republished. There was also a sanctioned show that had errantly been left off the list up until now, and it has been added. It was the SCHJA Medal Finals from December 1&2 in Camden. This same show has been put into October this year, the week before our Halloween Classic.
All shows are also unhidden. You will have to use your zoom to look at the whole sheet, but please help us make sure your points aren't incorrect so that we can get any and all mistakes cleared up before the end of the year!
WE SHOULD ALSO ALL GIVE A BIG THANKS TO CHICKIE FOR DOING THIS!!! It takes quite a bit of time and detailed effort to get this done for you!
FACEBOOK Group
Michelle Drum has created a facebook group for the BRHJA. Thanks for doing this Michelle - it seems like everyone is now on Facebook!!
go to this link to check it out -
http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=24418829565
go to this link to check it out -
http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=24418829565
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
What a GREAT 2008!
Hello all –
Wow, the board is winding down with only one more show left. It is hard to believe that we are starting to focus on the banquet and year end prizes. This has been an incredible year, culminating with our most recent Summers End Show, which we suspect was the most highly attended show of all time at Harmon Field. None of this would have been possible without a lot of help from many volunteers over the past few years. We want to thank all of you for making our shows fun and full! Harmon Field is going to continue to be a busy place! 2009 is shaping up to be another exciting year with more shows offered close to home!
We are tooting our own horn a bit, but we want to let you all know about the accomplishments this year from our all volunteer Board of Directors. We have a wonderful new web site that is updated regularly and easy to use! The BRHJA BUZZ is our new blog to keep everyone up to date on any important information. It's a great way to stay informed and feel like a community!
The improvements to the facility include a new judges stand built for the TR&HC Ring, new footing in the Spencer Ring, a new announcers stand with the old judges stand, and a longing pad. We have worked hard as your board to improve the facility and provide wonderful shows. Without all of the exhibitors, sponsors and other volunteers we would not be able to continually improve Harmon Field.
We have an ambitious wish list for next year that will include leveling some of the stalls, fencing the schooling area, a road frontage fence, more shade trees, more bleachers, and improving the sprinkler systems.
We also would love to hear from you all. Please comment on this blog or email Ashley (agoodhorse@bellsouth.net) with any compliments, complaints, suggestions, etc. It is your field too and we want everyone to enjoy Harmon Field.
Thanks for a great year so far!!!!!
2008 Board of Directors:
President - Mark Lehner - LehnerMark@gmail.com
Treasurer - Harriet Spencer - hspencer65@alltel.net
Secretary - Ashley Goodlett - agoodhorse@bellsouth.net
Libby Carter - bookworksofsc@yahoo.com
Arden Cone - ponyrider2090@yahoo.com
Noreen Cothran - NoreenCothran@Alltel.net
Freda Jessen - jfjessen@nctv.com
Linda McDaniel - ponypatch@windstream.net
Anne Swift - aeswift@hotmail.com
Other BRHJA Jobs:
Past President – Jamie Corn - jec828@msn.com
Horse Show Manager – Lewis Pack - lewispack1@aol.com
Points Secretary – Chickie Brown - fsb316@aol.com
Web Design & Maintenance – Mark Lehner - LehnerMark@gmail.com
Wow, the board is winding down with only one more show left. It is hard to believe that we are starting to focus on the banquet and year end prizes. This has been an incredible year, culminating with our most recent Summers End Show, which we suspect was the most highly attended show of all time at Harmon Field. None of this would have been possible without a lot of help from many volunteers over the past few years. We want to thank all of you for making our shows fun and full! Harmon Field is going to continue to be a busy place! 2009 is shaping up to be another exciting year with more shows offered close to home!
We are tooting our own horn a bit, but we want to let you all know about the accomplishments this year from our all volunteer Board of Directors. We have a wonderful new web site that is updated regularly and easy to use! The BRHJA BUZZ is our new blog to keep everyone up to date on any important information. It's a great way to stay informed and feel like a community!
The improvements to the facility include a new judges stand built for the TR&HC Ring, new footing in the Spencer Ring, a new announcers stand with the old judges stand, and a longing pad. We have worked hard as your board to improve the facility and provide wonderful shows. Without all of the exhibitors, sponsors and other volunteers we would not be able to continually improve Harmon Field.
We have an ambitious wish list for next year that will include leveling some of the stalls, fencing the schooling area, a road frontage fence, more shade trees, more bleachers, and improving the sprinkler systems.
We also would love to hear from you all. Please comment on this blog or email Ashley (agoodhorse@bellsouth.net) with any compliments, complaints, suggestions, etc. It is your field too and we want everyone to enjoy Harmon Field.
Thanks for a great year so far!!!!!
2008 Board of Directors:
President - Mark Lehner - LehnerMark@gmail.com
Treasurer - Harriet Spencer - hspencer65@alltel.net
Secretary - Ashley Goodlett - agoodhorse@bellsouth.net
Libby Carter - bookworksofsc@yahoo.com
Arden Cone - ponyrider2090@yahoo.com
Noreen Cothran - NoreenCothran@Alltel.net
Freda Jessen - jfjessen@nctv.com
Linda McDaniel - ponypatch@windstream.net
Anne Swift - aeswift@hotmail.com
Other BRHJA Jobs:
Past President – Jamie Corn - jec828@msn.com
Horse Show Manager – Lewis Pack - lewispack1@aol.com
Points Secretary – Chickie Brown - fsb316@aol.com
Web Design & Maintenance – Mark Lehner - LehnerMark@gmail.com
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
BRHJA End of the Year Banquet
Hello all - just wanted to let you know that the end of the year banquet is just around the corner. It will be held at the Spartanburg Marriott on January 10th, 2009 from 6 - 10. We will have more details to follow with prices and reservations. Put this date on your calendar and plan to attend!
Harmon Hopeful Shows Need Volunteers!!!!!
We need Volunteers for the Harmon Hopeful Shows on Sept. 20 (this Sat.), October 11, and November 15. These shows are run by all volunteers and ALL money goes into our facility improvments! Contact Noreen Cothran at noreencothran@alltel.net or call the Farm House at 457-3557 to volunteer and have a fun day! BRHJA Classic Show - Oct. 31 - Nov. 2
We are looking forward to our next BRHJA show at Harmon Field. It is the annual Classic Show where we all dress up, braid, and feel special!
It will be October 31, Nov 1 & 2.
Saturday is a regular show and will have the second annual Hunt Team class on Sat. night. There will also be a Costume Class for the little goblins and their mounts on Sat. night before the Hunt Team Class so start thinking about your costume. The board is planning a pizza party on Sat night for all of these activities.
Anna Tur Kuile on her Zebra last year! (she won the class!)
Sunday is the Classic! All of the horses are braided and everyone dresses in their finest! Each jumping round will be scored and averaged together for the winners. This is a great honor to win a classic and money will be offered in all of these classes.We would like to ask for $100 sponsoships in these Classic Divisions. This will help us to offer more prize money to all exhibitors. We need to know ASAP if you would like to sponsor a division so we can get your name in the prize list. Ashley and Robert Goodlett will sponsor the Children's Hunter Classic. Contact Ashley at agoodhorse@bellsouth.net if you want to be a sponsor!
We look forward to this wonderful show that has always been a tradition with the BRHJA!
Liza Goodlett was so honored to win her classic the last year on her pony - Ginger Spice.Friday, September 5, 2008
Arden Cone wins an award!
Lexington, KY –
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announces the winners of the 2008 Emerson Burr Horsemanship Awards sponsored by Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, along with the winner of the Buttons and Bows Sportsmanship Award and the winner of the Short Stop Perpetual Trophy. All of these special awards took place at the 2008 USEF National Pony Finals at the Kentucky Horse Park.With pony riders competing in each age division, the winners of the Emerson Burr Awards were Madeline Schaefer, of Westminster, MD, in the 8 years and under group; Meredith Sitze, of Raleigh, NC, in the 9-11 age group; Tess Vindischman, of Holly, MI, in the 12-14 age group and Arden Cone, of Landrum, SC, in the 15 years and up group.
The Emerson Burr program consisted of two tests— a written test and a hands-on horsemanship test. The young equestrians who score the highest on the written test moved on to the hands-on horsemanship test. Each winner receives a $500 monetary grant to further their education or offset equestrian-related costs.The Emerson Burr Horsemanship Awards Program was created in 2002 by friends and family of the late Emerson Burr to promote and perpetuate good horsemanship in younger equestrians.
The Buttons and Bows Sportsmanship Trophy went to Lillie Keenan, 11, of New York, NY. This trophy is awarded to the junior rider who best personifies the high standards and virtues of integrity, sportsmanship, honor courage, good temper and unselfishness during the USEF Pony Finals competition.The Short Stop Perpetual Trophy went to Elizabeth Solomon, 15, of Huntingdon Valley, PA, (Zone 2) who rode her chestnut Paint mare Hip-Hop. This award is given to the pony jumper rider who, in the opinion of the judges, exhibits the best style of riding through the Pony Jumper Championships.As the sponsor of the 2008 Emerson Burr Horsemanship Awards Program as well as the Official Equine Hospital of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital is a full-service equine hospital established in 1986 as a referral center for horses requiring specialized medical and surgical care.
Today Rood & Riddle is known and respected throughout the world for innovative and highly skilled treatment of horses. Rood and Riddle’s reputation stems from their unwavering commitment to quality, both in the care of horses and in their relationship with clients and community.
For more information, including horse shows who are interested in offering the program or making a donation, please contact Marion Maybank, USEF Director of Hunter and Collegiate Activities, at (859) 225-2033 or via email at mmaybank@usef.org.
Congratulations Arden!!!!
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announces the winners of the 2008 Emerson Burr Horsemanship Awards sponsored by Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, along with the winner of the Buttons and Bows Sportsmanship Award and the winner of the Short Stop Perpetual Trophy. All of these special awards took place at the 2008 USEF National Pony Finals at the Kentucky Horse Park.With pony riders competing in each age division, the winners of the Emerson Burr Awards were Madeline Schaefer, of Westminster, MD, in the 8 years and under group; Meredith Sitze, of Raleigh, NC, in the 9-11 age group; Tess Vindischman, of Holly, MI, in the 12-14 age group and Arden Cone, of Landrum, SC, in the 15 years and up group.
The Emerson Burr program consisted of two tests— a written test and a hands-on horsemanship test. The young equestrians who score the highest on the written test moved on to the hands-on horsemanship test. Each winner receives a $500 monetary grant to further their education or offset equestrian-related costs.The Emerson Burr Horsemanship Awards Program was created in 2002 by friends and family of the late Emerson Burr to promote and perpetuate good horsemanship in younger equestrians.
The Buttons and Bows Sportsmanship Trophy went to Lillie Keenan, 11, of New York, NY. This trophy is awarded to the junior rider who best personifies the high standards and virtues of integrity, sportsmanship, honor courage, good temper and unselfishness during the USEF Pony Finals competition.The Short Stop Perpetual Trophy went to Elizabeth Solomon, 15, of Huntingdon Valley, PA, (Zone 2) who rode her chestnut Paint mare Hip-Hop. This award is given to the pony jumper rider who, in the opinion of the judges, exhibits the best style of riding through the Pony Jumper Championships.As the sponsor of the 2008 Emerson Burr Horsemanship Awards Program as well as the Official Equine Hospital of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital is a full-service equine hospital established in 1986 as a referral center for horses requiring specialized medical and surgical care.
Today Rood & Riddle is known and respected throughout the world for innovative and highly skilled treatment of horses. Rood and Riddle’s reputation stems from their unwavering commitment to quality, both in the care of horses and in their relationship with clients and community.
For more information, including horse shows who are interested in offering the program or making a donation, please contact Marion Maybank, USEF Director of Hunter and Collegiate Activities, at (859) 225-2033 or via email at mmaybank@usef.org.
Congratulations Arden!!!!
SCHJA Palmetto Finals Rescheduled and BRHJA Sanctioned
The SCHJA Palmetto Finals are now rescheduled to the weekend of October 25 and 26, to be held at Highfields in Aiken. As it doesn't conflict with any of our other shows, it is also now officially sanctioned by BRHJA as well as PSJ, PHSJ, PHJA, NCHJA, and of course by SCHJA. So in case you need to chase a few more points before our October BRHJA Classic.
An update of scheduled BRHJA sanctioned shows here:
http://www.brhja.com/ShowSchedule.htm
As soon as the prize list is out, we'll post it on BRHJA.com!
Mark
An update of scheduled BRHJA sanctioned shows here:
http://www.brhja.com/ShowSchedule.htm
As soon as the prize list is out, we'll post it on BRHJA.com!
Mark
Horses at Converse's Quad
Horses at Converse's Quad
Lincoln Russel jumps Lance over a big fence at the Quad. It was an exciting event! (this photo was taken by Ashley Goodlett)
Crystal Bohnen and Lincoln Russell from the Motlow Creek Equestrian Center gave an exhibition to students at Converse College in Spartanburg on Sept. 4, 2008. The riders showed off their horsemanship skills as well as made several jumps in the center of the school's quad area.
check out these photos from the exhibition - Photo Credit: ALEX HICKS JR/alex hicks@shj.com
Converse is trying to get a riding club up and going for its students to enjoy at Motlow Creek Equestrian Center. Jennifer Holmes will be the head instructor for the Converse girls and Crystal will be the assistant. Jennifer was the coach of the equestrian team years ago when they competed as a team. Now she is back to try and get the ball rolling on a new riding program for Converse. Ashley Goodlett is an alumn of Converse and hopes this will take off and become a reality. Ashley wants to help the team with stable management classes, field trips, and keep them aware of fun horse activities around the area.
Motlow has several wonderful school horses for the girls to take lessons on or they can bring their own horses to live at Motlow while they are at school. Motlow is a short 30 minute drive from the College in Landrum, SC. Landrum is a very horsey place with horse farm after horse farm so the drive is easy and beautiful.
check out the beautiful facility - http://www.motlowcreekequestrian.com/
We hope this will catch on and the girls at Converse will take advantage of this wonderful facility and excellent coaching! Beginners through advanced students will all be welcome!!
check out the photos that Ashley took - http://ashleygoodlett.smugmug.com/gallery/5888763_q9tBx#366047802_YunAJ
Read Lincoln's bio from the City League website -
Thursday, September 4, 2008
HANNA AND IKE EVACUATIONS....
HANNA AND IKE RELIEF??
BOTH FENCE (398 STALLS) AND HARMON FIELD (140 STALLS) ARE OPEN IF YOU NEED TO EVACUATE THE COAST. CALL MARK AT THE FARM HOUSE 864-457-3557 / 864-420-6526, OR FENCE 828-859-9021 TO RESERVE A SPOT. FOR STALLIONS, EXPECTING MARES, OR MARES WITH FOAL, WE HAVE A NETWORK OF PRIVATE STALLS WITH WHICH YOU CAN BE PUT IN TOUCH WITH.
IF YOU COME, PLEASE PLAN ON BRINGING YOUR OWN FEED, HAY, AND SHAVINGS.
WE WILL WANT A CREDIT CARD DEPOSIT UPON ARRIVAL, THIS ONLY TO COVER THE COSTS OF ANY POTENTIAL DAMAGE TO THE FACILITIES.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR HORSES BEHIND IF YOU EVACUATE!!!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Long Stirrup Division Added for Friday Sept 12
The Long Stirrup Division was accidentally left off the schedule for Friday Sept 12 at the September Spectacular Horse Show. It will go after Short Stirrup on Friday. Sorry for the omission! Don't forget to contact Lewis for stall reservations -
harmonclassics@aol.com.
See you at the show - BRHJA Board
harmonclassics@aol.com.
See you at the show - BRHJA Board
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