NEW HARMON HOPEFULS RING SCHEDULE AND RULES

APPLIES TO UPCOMING HARMON HOPEFULS AUGUST 29th

The last 4 shows have seen in excess of 130 horses show up for our little one-day shows. in each of these we have made slight improvements to the way we run the show, but we hope to make some leaping changes for August 29th. Most important it so be able to handle the rush of entries so that we can start on time.

ADVANCE ENTRY!!
ENTRY FORM CLICK HERE
MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL IS TO GET AN ENTRY FORM TO US IN ADVANCE:

1. Click on the "Entry Form" link above, and print it out.
2. Fill it out CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS.
3. Write "Advance Entry" on the top of the form.
4. Either fax or scan/e-mail to:

864-457-4214 (the Farm House) or
lehnermark@gmail.com

5. On show day, bring your original form and payment to the secretary. If you add or scratch please make sure to let the sec know.
6. Form must be signed by both trainer and exhibitor, and a parent must sign for any child under 18, or you may not ride!!!

RING START SCHEDULE: RINGS WILL START ON AN OFFSET SCHEDULE AT THIS SHOW TO ALLOW US TO DRAG EACH RING BEFORE SHOWING STARTS. TIMES ARE ON ENTRY FORM, BUT:

9am SPENCER / 9:30am TRYON / 10am LEHNER

SCHOOLING: RINGS WILL BE OPEN WHEN YOU ARRIVE ON THE SHOWGROUNDS, BUT 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO RING START TIME WE WILL CLOSE RINGS TO ALLOW FOR A WATER AND DRAG. PLEASE COOPERATE WITH US ON THIS.

WARM UP ROUNDS / RIDING UNJUDGED:
**YOU MAY NO LONGER CROSS ENTER ANY CLASSES AT THESE SHOWS. IF YOU WANT TO GET SOME ROUNDS IN, WE HAVE A WARM UP ROUND AT YOUR LEVEL ADDED TO THE SCHEDULE.
**IF YOU ARE RIDING UNJUDGED, PLEASE REMEMBER TO TURN YOUR NUMBER BACKWARDS AS A SIGNAL TO THE JUDGE!

PLEASE HELP US ALL OUT BY COOPERATING WITH ALL OF THIS SO THAT WE HAVE A SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL SHOW..

Thoughts and Prayers to Shelley Griffitts

As many of you may already know, Shelley Griffitts had a bad fall at the Harmon Hopeful show this past Saturday. She is scheduled for surgery on Tuesday the 21st, and at this point, we ask that you all please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

It has been asked that, should you want to send her a card, please do NOT send them to the hospital, but please do send them to her home address:

Shelley Griffitts
180 Night Lark Lane
Campobello, SC 29322

Please also feel free to leave good wishes as a comment to this post. I'm sure that it will be a nice thing for her to read when she is out of surgery and recovering.

Please if you do post info as to her progress here, do make sure that it is accurate information and not just hearsay.

So at this point Shelley, the BRHJA board and family do wish you a successful surgery and a complete and speedy recovery! God Bless!!

Meet My Friend Jaime

I would like to introduce you to Jaime Robertson who is a very good friend of mine. She is my neighbor and riding buddy. Jaime is a very talented artist who graduated from Converse College, my alma mater, with a degree in Art. She rode on the Converse Riding Team while she was there. She has recently studied with Pat Parrelli in Florida to further her knowledge and love of natural horsemanship. Jaime works as an artist for an interior designer doing murals and faux finishes in homes. She has her two horses at home with her. Her horse Raisin is so special and very smart. She showed me some of the things he would do for her. I was in awe! I wanted to have that type of communication! She has been teaching us about natural horsemanship, and it has made such a difference in our horses. Liza loves Jaime because she is always happy and such a joy to be around. Her attitude is contagious! It is not all about winning – it is about trust, relationship, and FUN! Jaime is a very talented artist! Her artwork is gorgeous! The most incredible thing about Jaime is that she is legally blind! I have to constantly remind myself of this fact because I forget it when I am with her! She is an inspiration to me and my family!

Ashley Goodlett

This is a portrait of Liza's horse Lucky done by Jaime.

Contact Information:

Jaime Robertson

• Artist •

Original paintings

Commissioned portraits and murals

425 Saranac Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307

(864) 579-1515 (864) 205-8658

Email: lrober007@charter.net

Harmon Hopefuls July 18 ADVANCE ENTRY NOW AVAILABLE

ADVANCE ENTRY!! ENTRY FORM CLICK HERE
We're going to try something really space-age folks! Advance Entry.. With nearly 150 horses regularly showing up, and the need to get three rings started on time at 9AM, if you know you are coming, please send in your entry form in advance. Here's what to do:

1. Click on the "Entry Form" link above, and print it out.
2. Fill it out CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS.
3. Write "Advance Entry" on the top of the form.
4. Either fax or scan/e-mail to:

864-457-4214 (the Farm House) or
mark@farmhousetack.com

5. On show day, bring your original form and payment to the secretary. If you add or scratch please make sure to let the sec know.

STALLS.. STALLS .. STALLS....On not such a nice note, since the stalls were left in an abysmal state at the last show, please note that the new rate for a daily stall is $10. this will allow us to pay to have a crew come in to clean out the stalls...

Hunter Pace in Derbyshire

Fire Ants Gone For Good! I hope!

Motlow Creek Schooling Show this Sunday

Motlow Creek Schooling Show
Sunday, April 19
Start time: 10:00am
Classes offered: Wt-3' and a leadline class
Judge: Holly Hugo-Vidal
great prizes
Yummy food available
call 864-621-6923 for more info

Come out and have some fun!
Hope to see you there - Sally Frick

For Sale or Lease - Pixie Dust aka American Pie

Pixie Dust - AKA - American Pie - Barn name - Amey is for sale or lease. She is a large pony. She has been champion at Culpeper, Biltmore, Ocala, Tryon, Conyers in short stirrup and children's pony as well as receiving many year end awards at BRHJA. She has taught MANY kids how to ride and show. She is 14 years old and sound as they come. Anyone can call 864 895 5249 if they are interested.

Katie Maxwell
Sovan Hill Enterprises

More Info on the Charlotte Jumper Classic

Below is the e-card for the Charlotte Jumper Classic.



Friday April 10th 7pm Junior Amateur-Owner Competition/Charlotte Welcome Stake

Saturday April 11th 1:30pm International Competition/ Junior Amateur-Owner Accumulator

Saturday April 11th 7pm Accumulator Competition/Puissance Competition

Sunday April 12th 1:00pm Charlotte Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic/$450,000 Grand Prix of Charlotte for the Charlotte Bobcats Cup



As I mentioned on the phone, if you go through this link you will get charged at least four dollars per ticket in fees. If you contact me directly to purchase the tickets there will be no extra fees. I also want to mention that we have deals going on if you hit a certain number if tickets. If you purchase 50 tickets/$500 ($1,050 value) you will receive 2 Inner Circle Club seats for a Charlotte Bobcats 08-09 game (excluding the Lakers) which includes food and beverage. Another option is if you purchase 100 tickets/$1,000 ($2,000 value) you will receive an extra 20 tickets for a Party Suite for the 2009 Charlotte Jumper Classic as well as 2 Inner Circle Club seats for a Bobcats game.



All proceeds go to the Bobcats Youth Foundation so if you would like to donate tickets as well please let me know. I look forward to following up with you tomorrow afternoon!



Katherine Buckley

Inside Sales Consultant

Bobcats Sports & Entertainment

333 E. Trade St.

Charlotte, NC 28202

Office: 704.688.9029

Fax: 704.688.8736

kbuckley@bobcats.com

Lincoln Russell Clinic

Lincoln Russell Clinic
Hunters and Jumpers
Motlow Creek Equestrian Center, New Cut Road, Campobello, SC
Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 8:35am
Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 11:35am
Phone: 864-621-6923
Email: loneoaktryon@gmail.com

Description
Hunter Sessions:
A. Crossrails- 2': 8:00 -9:00 am.
B. 2'-2'6": 9-10 am.
C.2'9" and over: 11-12:30 pm.
Jumper Sessions:
D. .85-1 m.: 2-3:30 pm.
E. 1.1-1.35 m.:4-5:30 pm.
(Schedule applies to both Sat/Sun, lunch included.)

Facebook Link: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1177745985&v=feed&story_fbid=58988049596#/event.php?eid=72897137813&ref=ts

Charlotte Jumper Classic

Go to this link for all the info of this fabulous event!

http://www.charlottejumperclassic.com/newsstory.aspx?story=126

Mike Henaghan Clinic

Michael Henaghan Clinic

at

Rolling Hills Show Stable, Columbus, N.C.

Saturday April 4^th and Sunday April 5th, 2009

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.

3 sessions offered each day -

2’6”

3’0”

jumper/equitation

6 people in each session

Cost: $175/day

Payment in full is required by 3/21/09

No refunds unless the spot can be filled

Auditing: $20/day, $30 for both days

50% of auditing proceeds will be donated to Polk Equine Emergency Rescue

Negative coggins and approved helmets are required for all riding in the clinic.

For questions or to Reserve a spot:

Call Joann Loheac 828-817-4438 or Joloheac@alltel.net

The Art Grind

Hello All! My name is Christy Souther and I ride and live in Motlow. I wanted to show everyone my site, www.theartgrind.com

Please take a look. I have new artist all the time. It is a great cause, I promote student artist, help jump start their career and give the public a chance to own it. Also a portion of my profits go toward funding arts in the public schools where the funding has been cut.

Thanks so much and feel free to contact me with any questions :)

Christy Souther / Founder

www.theartgrind.com

864.316.4082

Jinks Jervey Page

I am sad about the loss of my old riding buddy - Jinks Jervey Page. Some of you may remember her. We rode with Jeanne Smith. Jinks, Jonathan Shoemaker and I were Jeanne's first junior riders. We rode back in the 80's. Jinks and I had two lessons a week together, carpooled to the barn, and raced in the peach orchards along Higway 11. She had her masters degree in counseling and did Equine Therapy up in Michigan where she lived with her husband and two small children. She died of cancer. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers!

If you want to see her obituary and photo - go to www.GreenvilleNews.com - click obituaries - and go to Monday of this week.

Ashley Goodlett

Farm House Winter Clearance Sale!!

Going on now! Certain blankets 50% off, and lots of other goodies. Stop by the store of visit
www.FarmHouseTack.com

Banquet Ribbons & Awards

Any banquet ribbons and awards not picked up will be at available for pickup at:
The Farm House on Monday January 19 or
Harmon Field from February 28 onward....

Regret that there are so many that we simply can't start mailing one without mailing them all.

Come by and get them!

2009 BRHJA Sanctioned Show Schedule On-Line Now

Everyone, the schedule of BRHJA sanctioned shows is online now on the website:
http://www.brhja.com/ShowSchedule.htm

We do have our regular four BRHJA orgainized shows at Harmon Field throughout the year. The great news, so I believe, is that we have PSJ sancioning for all four of these shows. We made the decision to hold the October Classic a week earlier this year for a variety of reasons. The net of that was that it will give PSJ time to calculate points from that show into their standings and get invitations out to those who would like to attend their medal finals.

So go take a look at the site for the show dates.

Mark

Great Note from Shelley

Dear Mark, Noreen, Freda, Harriet, Ashley, Linda, Libby, Jamie, Arden & Anne,

The 2008 BRHJA Banquet was a lovely evening!!! It is always a first class affair!

I would like to thank you for the awesome cooler, I will always be proud when one of my horses wears it ringside.

I am new to this whole Hunter Jumper world and have been so blessed to land in the Tryon area. I am privileged to show with Jeanne Smith, who has endured much angst with me, trying to find my way around course! I continually say that I am not interested in the supposed prestige of the “A”s …. besides……my friends are at Blue Ridge shows!!!! So, to receive the Sr. Sportsmanship award at this year’s banquet was such a surprise and honor! I am humbled and touched and appreciate it more than I can express. I will always try to live up to what it represents…that good rides, camaraderie and good sportsmanship are more important than winning!

Thank you, truly for all of your hard work and dedication to our horse show community. I know there are thousands of hours a year devoted to often unrecognized, thankless tasks. But through your efforts, BRHJA continues to grow and provide a terrific showing experience to us all. I will always treasure my hat of “many monograms”!

With deepest gratitude,

Shelley Griffitts

Banquet Photos

All images from the banquet are under the BRHJA link and are half price...

Coupon Code:

banquet

Please pass it on.... Offer only good for the year end banquet.

All the best,

Erik Olsen
864-990-1217

http://erikolsenphotography.exposuremanager.com/g/brhja_2009

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