Silver Spur Riding Club General Meetings
Silver Spur Riding Club
Minutes of 07 June 2010 General Meeting
The Meeting was called to Order by the Club President, Jodi Bater at 7:33 PM. There were 21 members
and 1 guest present.
Previous Minutes
The Minutes from the May 2010 meeting were previously distributed electronically. There were no
errors or omissions reported.
Barbara Smith / Kelsey Noble
Correspondence
Jodie Bater reported that she had received the yearly club information from HCBC. The main points of
interest were how to request funding and what the money had to be used for. It was also pointed out
that funds are available from Equine Canada. After much discussion it was mentioned that Coombs 4H
were submitting an application for funding to finish off the Fairgrounds stalls. As such, Silver Spur
would not be submitting an application.
President's Report
National Ride Week was 29 May – 06 June. Jodi submitted an application to HCBC for a prize package
but as we did not hold an event during that specific week, a package was not sent to us.
Treasurer's Report
Marlee Edgeley reports that the club's total amount is $4,445.16 and is broken down as follows:
Trail Fund - $ 219.98 Bursary Fund - $ 677.85 General Fund - $ 3,547.33
Standing Reports
Work Party – On Monday, 17 May we combined a ride and work party. 7 members rode out from
Evans Rd Logging Gate at 6:00 PM to the area that required work and made a short 150 meter trail to
connect 2 existing trails in the Evans Rd trail system. We then rode a circular route back to the Evans
Main gate. It was a good ride and we now have another circular route in the area.
- No work party was scheduled for June.
Club Rides - The "Longest Day of the Year" Ride is to be held on June 21st from the end of Clarke Rd.
Barb Smith will be trail boss. Ride-out is at 7:00 pm sharp. The ride should be about 2 hours long.
CHRCO – No Report. Kelsey was unable to attend last meeting and is looking for someone willing to
fill in for her when she is unable to make the meeting.
Page 2
ESAT – No searches last month involving ESAT. Mock Search is on Sunday, 13 June. We will meet at
the SAR Hall at 9:00 AM. We will be holding a training ride in conjunction with the Club Ride June
21st.
Gymkhana – The May 9th gymkhana had 23 riders and we played 7 games. The rain held off and a
good time was had by all.
-The next gymkhana is Saturday, June 26 Because the Arrowsmith Agricultural Society is going to be
charging us for using the ring (62.50 for the day), we will have to increase our fees. After much
discussion and a vote, it was decided to raise the fees to the following: Club Members - $10.00; Non-
Members - $15.00; Member Family rate - $25.00 and Non-Member Family Rate - $30.00.
Kelsey Noble / Donna Jager
-The results from last month's survey on running the Peewees and Juniors separate from the Seniors
revealed that of those that responded, 2 wanted it to remain the same, 4 didn't care and 6 wanted the
split. We will give this a try and see how it goes. As such it was decided to run the PeeWees and Juniors
starting at 10:00 AM and the Seniors will start at roughly 12:30 PM. Jodie Bater will announce the
changes on the Island Horses Website.
Library - No report.
Bursary – Carol Wolver reported that 2 graduating students applied for bursary's but only one had the
necessary qualifications. The qualified applicant was selected and will receive a bursary of $250.00.
- It was also mentioned that we should transfer some funds from the General Fund to the Bursary Fund.
After some discussion it was agreed that $1,000.00 be transferred to the Bursary Fund.
Concession – The Chambers' did the concession at the May Gymkhana and gave the club a portion of
the monies made which worked out to $25.00. Everyone appeared quite happy with this arrangement.
Clinics – Inga reported on the following clinics:
- May 20th: Cecil Mercer held a Harness Driving Clinic at the Fairgrounds. 5 members attended and
the clinic was well received.
- May 29th: Jodi Bater and Becky Martens held a Horsemanship Clinic at the Fairgrounds. There were
a total of 9 riders. Jodi gave the basic clinic in the morning and Becky gave the advanced clinic in the
afternoon. All participants were extremely impressed.
- June 19th - Games Clinic. Donna Jager will give a clinic on gymkhana games at 10:00 AM. There is
no cost for club members. Contact Donna if you wish to attend.
Trail Ride Against Cancer (21 Aug)- Sue Sheppard reports that the committee has changed the name
for the ride to "Vancouver Island Memorial Trail Ride Against Cancer". Also, White Spot has come on
board as a sponsor and will provide burgers for the Saturday BBQ. As per last year, there is a minimum
$50.00 pledge to participate in the ride.
Page 3
Toy Ride - The route is to be decided at the July Meeting.
Old Business
Just Horsin Around Expo. 15 & 16 May - The booth looked really good. Quite a few people stopped to
chat and they even signed up a few new members. Thanks so much to Theda and all the volunteers.
Fairground Equestrian Facilities - Natasha Morse reported that Silver Spur would be charged half the
daily fee. This amounts to $62.50. There will be no charge for clinics or other educational uses. There
is a sign-in book in the equipment room that individual users must sign when using the ring and no
riders are allowed past 9:00 PM. Natasha also issued out keys to the ring gates after receiving a $10.00
deposit per key. Anyone wishing keys are to contact Natasha.
New Business
Equine Book Fundraiser - Jodie Bater wanted to know if members wished to take orders for the
purchase of books from HCBC. We would get 15% of any orders made from the books listed on the
HCBC website. After some discussion, Paul Mullin volunteered to coordinate and place the order.
Club Booth at Fall Fair - Barbara Smith reported that each year the Fair has an animal which they
showcase and this year, the horse has been chosen. She wanted to know if Silver Spur wished to set up
a booth and promote the club. After some discussion Natasha Morse stated that she will check with the
AGS Board to see if this is possible and report back at the July meeting.
New Jonathan Fields DVD - Inga Smith reported that there is a new Johnathan Fields DVD out on
training your horse at liberty. The cost of the 6 disc DVD series is $199.00 plus tax. It was voted on and
passed to purchase the DVD series.
Inga Smith / Natasha Morse
Meeting Ends: 9:05 PM
Next Meeting - 05 July 2010 @ 7:30 PM
J.G. Kinch
Secretary
Silver Spur Riding Club
Minutes of 07 June 2010 General Meeting
The Meeting was called to Order by the Club President, Jodi Bater at 7:33 PM. There were 21 members
and 1 guest present.
Previous Minutes
The Minutes from the May 2010 meeting were previously distributed electronically. There were no
errors or omissions reported.
Barbara Smith / Kelsey Noble
Correspondence
Jodie Bater reported that she had received the yearly club information from HCBC. The main points of
interest were how to request funding and what the money had to be used for. It was also pointed out
that funds are available from Equine Canada. After much discussion it was mentioned that Coombs 4H
were submitting an application for funding to finish off the Fairgrounds stalls. As such, Silver Spur
would not be submitting an application.
President's Report
National Ride Week was 29 May – 06 June. Jodi submitted an application to HCBC for a prize package
but as we did not hold an event during that specific week, a package was not sent to us.
Treasurer's Report
Marlee Edgeley reports that the club's total amount is $4,445.16 and is broken down as follows:
Trail Fund - $ 219.98 Bursary Fund - $ 677.85 General Fund - $ 3,547.33
Standing Reports
Work Party – On Monday, 17 May we combined a ride and work party. 7 members rode out from
Evans Rd Logging Gate at 6:00 PM to the area that required work and made a short 150 meter trail to
connect 2 existing trails in the Evans Rd trail system. We then rode a circular route back to the Evans
Main gate. It was a good ride and we now have another circular route in the area.
- No work party was scheduled for June.
Club Rides - The "Longest Day of the Year" Ride is to be held on June 21st from the end of Clarke Rd.
Barb Smith will be trail boss. Ride-out is at 7:00 pm sharp. The ride should be about 2 hours long.
CHRCO – No Report. Kelsey was unable to attend last meeting and is looking for someone willing to
fill in for her when she is unable to make the meeting.
Page 2
ESAT – No searches last month involving ESAT. Mock Search is on Sunday, 13 June. We will meet at
the SAR Hall at 9:00 AM. We will be holding a training ride in conjunction with the Club Ride June
21st.
Gymkhana – The May 9th gymkhana had 23 riders and we played 7 games. The rain held off and a
good time was had by all.
-The next gymkhana is Saturday, June 26 Because the Arrowsmith Agricultural Society is going to be
charging us for using the ring (62.50 for the day), we will have to increase our fees. After much
discussion and a vote, it was decided to raise the fees to the following: Club Members - $10.00; Non-
Members - $15.00; Member Family rate - $25.00 and Non-Member Family Rate - $30.00.
Kelsey Noble / Donna Jager
-The results from last month's survey on running the Peewees and Juniors separate from the Seniors
revealed that of those that responded, 2 wanted it to remain the same, 4 didn't care and 6 wanted the
split. We will give this a try and see how it goes. As such it was decided to run the PeeWees and Juniors
starting at 10:00 AM and the Seniors will start at roughly 12:30 PM. Jodie Bater will announce the
changes on the Island Horses Website.
Library - No report.
Bursary – Carol Wolver reported that 2 graduating students applied for bursary's but only one had the
necessary qualifications. The qualified applicant was selected and will receive a bursary of $250.00.
- It was also mentioned that we should transfer some funds from the General Fund to the Bursary Fund.
After some discussion it was agreed that $1,000.00 be transferred to the Bursary Fund.
Concession – The Chambers' did the concession at the May Gymkhana and gave the club a portion of
the monies made which worked out to $25.00. Everyone appeared quite happy with this arrangement.
Clinics – Inga reported on the following clinics:
- May 20th: Cecil Mercer held a Harness Driving Clinic at the Fairgrounds. 5 members attended and
the clinic was well received.
- May 29th: Jodi Bater and Becky Martens held a Horsemanship Clinic at the Fairgrounds. There were
a total of 9 riders. Jodi gave the basic clinic in the morning and Becky gave the advanced clinic in the
afternoon. All participants were extremely impressed.
- June 19th - Games Clinic. Donna Jager will give a clinic on gymkhana games at 10:00 AM. There is
no cost for club members. Contact Donna if you wish to attend.
Trail Ride Against Cancer (21 Aug)- Sue Sheppard reports that the committee has changed the name
for the ride to "Vancouver Island Memorial Trail Ride Against Cancer". Also, White Spot has come on
board as a sponsor and will provide burgers for the Saturday BBQ. As per last year, there is a minimum
$50.00 pledge to participate in the ride.
Page 3
Toy Ride - The route is to be decided at the July Meeting.
Old Business
Just Horsin Around Expo. 15 & 16 May - The booth looked really good. Quite a few people stopped to
chat and they even signed up a few new members. Thanks so much to Theda and all the volunteers.
Fairground Equestrian Facilities - Natasha Morse reported that Silver Spur would be charged half the
daily fee. This amounts to $62.50. There will be no charge for clinics or other educational uses. There
is a sign-in book in the equipment room that individual users must sign when using the ring and no
riders are allowed past 9:00 PM. Natasha also issued out keys to the ring gates after receiving a $10.00
deposit per key. Anyone wishing keys are to contact Natasha.
New Business
Equine Book Fundraiser - Jodie Bater wanted to know if members wished to take orders for the
purchase of books from HCBC. We would get 15% of any orders made from the books listed on the
HCBC website. After some discussion, Paul Mullin volunteered to coordinate and place the order.
Club Booth at Fall Fair - Barbara Smith reported that each year the Fair has an animal which they
showcase and this year, the horse has been chosen. She wanted to know if Silver Spur wished to set up
a booth and promote the club. After some discussion Natasha Morse stated that she will check with the
AGS Board to see if this is possible and report back at the July meeting.
New Jonathan Fields DVD - Inga Smith reported that there is a new Johnathan Fields DVD out on
training your horse at liberty. The cost of the 6 disc DVD series is $199.00 plus tax. It was voted on and
passed to purchase the DVD series.
Inga Smith / Natasha Morse
Meeting Ends: 9:05 PM
Next Meeting - 05 July 2010 @ 7:30 PM
J.G. Kinch
Secretary
Silver Spur Riding Club
Minutes of 07 June 2010 General Meeting
The Meeting was called to Order by the Club President, Jodi Bater at 7:33 PM. There were 21 members
and 1 guest present.
Previous Minutes
The Minutes from the May 2010 meeting were previously distributed electronically. There were no
errors or omissions reported.
Barbara Smith / Kelsey Noble
Correspondence
Jodie Bater reported that she had received the yearly club information from HCBC. The main points of
interest were how to request funding and what the money had to be used for. It was also pointed out
that funds are available from Equine Canada. After much discussion it was mentioned that Coombs 4H
were submitting an application for funding to finish off the Fairgrounds stalls. As such, Silver Spur
would not be submitting an application.
President's Report
National Ride Week was 29 May – 06 June. Jodi submitted an application to HCBC for a prize package
but as we did not hold an event during that specific week, a package was not sent to us.
Treasurer's Report
Marlee Edgeley reports that the club's total amount is $4,445.16 and is broken down as follows:
Trail Fund - $ 219.98 Bursary Fund - $ 677.85 General Fund - $ 3,547.33
Standing Reports
Work Party – On Monday, 17 May we combined a ride and work party. 7 members rode out from
Evans Rd Logging Gate at 6:00 PM to the area that required work and made a short 150 meter trail to
connect 2 existing trails in the Evans Rd trail system. We then rode a circular route back to the Evans
Main gate. It was a good ride and we now have another circular route in the area.
- No work party was scheduled for June.
Club Rides - The "Longest Day of the Year" Ride is to be held on June 21st from the end of Clarke Rd.
Barb Smith will be trail boss. Ride-out is at 7:00 pm sharp. The ride should be about 2 hours long.
CHRCO – No Report. Kelsey was unable to attend last meeting and is looking for someone willing to
fill in for her when she is unable to make the meeting.
Page 2
ESAT – No searches last month involving ESAT. Mock Search is on Sunday, 13 June. We will meet at
the SAR Hall at 9:00 AM. We will be holding a training ride in conjunction with the Club Ride June
21st.
Gymkhana – The May 9th gymkhana had 23 riders and we played 7 games. The rain held off and a
good time was had by all.
-The next gymkhana is Saturday, June 26 Because the Arrowsmith Agricultural Society is going to be
charging us for using the ring (62.50 for the day), we will have to increase our fees. After much
discussion and a vote, it was decided to raise the fees to the following: Club Members - $10.00; Non-
Members - $15.00; Member Family rate - $25.00 and Non-Member Family Rate - $30.00.
Kelsey Noble / Donna Jager
-The results from last month's survey on running the Peewees and Juniors separate from the Seniors
revealed that of those that responded, 2 wanted it to remain the same, 4 didn't care and 6 wanted the
split. We will give this a try and see how it goes. As such it was decided to run the PeeWees and Juniors
starting at 10:00 AM and the Seniors will start at roughly 12:30 PM. Jodie Bater will announce the
changes on the Island Horses Website.
Library - No report.
Bursary – Carol Wolver reported that 2 graduating students applied for bursary's but only one had the
necessary qualifications. The qualified applicant was selected and will receive a bursary of $250.00.
- It was also mentioned that we should transfer some funds from the General Fund to the Bursary Fund.
After some discussion it was agreed that $1,000.00 be transferred to the Bursary Fund.
Concession – The Chambers' did the concession at the May Gymkhana and gave the club a portion of
the monies made which worked out to $25.00. Everyone appeared quite happy with this arrangement.
Clinics – Inga reported on the following clinics:
- May 20th: Cecil Mercer held a Harness Driving Clinic at the Fairgrounds. 5 members attended and
the clinic was well received.
- May 29th: Jodi Bater and Becky Martens held a Horsemanship Clinic at the Fairgrounds. There were
a total of 9 riders. Jodi gave the basic clinic in the morning and Becky gave the advanced clinic in the
afternoon. All participants were extremely impressed.
- June 19th - Games Clinic. Donna Jager will give a clinic on gymkhana games at 10:00 AM. There is
no cost for club members. Contact Donna if you wish to attend.
Trail Ride Against Cancer (21 Aug)- Sue Sheppard reports that the committee has changed the name
for the ride to "Vancouver Island Memorial Trail Ride Against Cancer". Also, White Spot has come on
board as a sponsor and will provide burgers for the Saturday BBQ. As per last year, there is a minimum
$50.00 pledge to participate in the ride.
Page 3
Toy Ride - The route is to be decided at the July Meeting.
Old Business
Just Horsin Around Expo. 15 & 16 May - The booth looked really good. Quite a few people stopped to
chat and they even signed up a few new members. Thanks so much to Theda and all the volunteers.
Fairground Equestrian Facilities - Natasha Morse reported that Silver Spur would be charged half the
daily fee. This amounts to $62.50. There will be no charge for clinics or other educational uses. There
is a sign-in book in the equipment room that individual users must sign when using the ring and no
riders are allowed past 9:00 PM. Natasha also issued out keys to the ring gates after receiving a $10.00
deposit per key. Anyone wishing keys are to contact Natasha.
New Business
Equine Book Fundraiser - Jodie Bater wanted to know if members wished to take orders for the
purchase of books from HCBC. We would get 15% of any orders made from the books listed on the
HCBC website. After some discussion, Paul Mullin volunteered to coordinate and place the order.
Club Booth at Fall Fair - Barbara Smith reported that each year the Fair has an animal which they
showcase and this year, the horse has been chosen. She wanted to know if Silver Spur wished to set up
a booth and promote the club. After some discussion Natasha Morse stated that she will check with the
AGS Board to see if this is possible and report back at the July meeting.
New Jonathan Fields DVD - Inga Smith reported that there is a new Johnathan Fields DVD out on
training your horse at liberty. The cost of the 6 disc DVD series is $199.00 plus tax. It was voted on and
passed to purchase the DVD series.
Inga Smith / Natasha Morse
Meeting Ends: 9:05 PM
Next Meeting - 05 July 2010 @ 7:30 PM
J.G. Kinch
Secretary
Silver Spur Riding Club
Minutes of 07 June 2010 General Meeting
The Meeting was called to Order by the Club President, Jodi Bater at 7:33 PM. There were 21 members
and 1 guest present.
Previous Minutes
The Minutes from the May 2010 meeting were previously distributed electronically. There were no
errors or omissions reported.
Barbara Smith / Kelsey Noble
Correspondence
Jodie Bater reported that she had received the yearly club information from HCBC. The main points of
interest were how to request funding and what the money had to be used for. It was also pointed out
that funds are available from Equine Canada. After much discussion it was mentioned that Coombs 4H
were submitting an application for funding to finish off the Fairgrounds stalls. As such, Silver Spur
would not be submitting an application.
President's Report
National Ride Week was 29 May – 06 June. Jodi submitted an application to HCBC for a prize package
but as we did not hold an event during that specific week, a package was not sent to us.
Treasurer's Report
Marlee Edgeley reports that the club's total amount is $4,445.16 and is broken down as follows:
Trail Fund - $ 219.98 Bursary Fund - $ 677.85 General Fund - $ 3,547.33
Standing Reports
Work Party – On Monday, 17 May we combined a ride and work party. 7 members rode out from
Evans Rd Logging Gate at 6:00 PM to the area that required work and made a short 150 meter trail to
connect 2 existing trails in the Evans Rd trail system. We then rode a circular route back to the Evans
Main gate. It was a good ride and we now have another circular route in the area.
- No work party was scheduled for June.
Club Rides - The "Longest Day of the Year" Ride is to be held on June 21st from the end of Clarke Rd.
Barb Smith will be trail boss. Ride-out is at 7:00 pm sharp. The ride should be about 2 hours long.
CHRCO – No Report. Kelsey was unable to attend last meeting and is looking for someone willing to
fill in for her when she is unable to make the meeting.
Page 2
ESAT – No searches last month involving ESAT. Mock Search is on Sunday, 13 June. We will meet at
the SAR Hall at 9:00 AM. We will be holding a training ride in conjunction with the Club Ride June
21st.
Gymkhana – The May 9th gymkhana had 23 riders and we played 7 games. The rain held off and a
good time was had by all.
-The next gymkhana is Saturday, June 26 Because the Arrowsmith Agricultural Society is going to be
charging us for using the ring (62.50 for the day), we will have to increase our fees. After much
discussion and a vote, it was decided to raise the fees to the following: Club Members - $10.00; Non-
Members - $15.00; Member Family rate - $25.00 and Non-Member Family Rate - $30.00.
Kelsey Noble / Donna Jager
-The results from last month's survey on running the Peewees and Juniors separate from the Seniors
revealed that of those that responded, 2 wanted it to remain the same, 4 didn't care and 6 wanted the
split. We will give this a try and see how it goes. As such it was decided to run the PeeWees and Juniors
starting at 10:00 AM and the Seniors will start at roughly 12:30 PM. Jodie Bater will announce the
changes on the Island Horses Website.
Library - No report.
Bursary – Carol Wolver reported that 2 graduating students applied for bursary's but only one had the
necessary qualifications. The qualified applicant was selected and will receive a bursary of $250.00.
- It was also mentioned that we should transfer some funds from the General Fund to the Bursary Fund.
After some discussion it was agreed that $1,000.00 be transferred to the Bursary Fund.
Concession – The Chambers' did the concession at the May Gymkhana and gave the club a portion of
the monies made which worked out to $25.00. Everyone appeared quite happy with this arrangement.
Clinics – Inga reported on the following clinics:
- May 20th: Cecil Mercer held a Harness Driving Clinic at the Fairgrounds. 5 members attended and
the clinic was well received.
- May 29th: Jodi Bater and Becky Martens held a Horsemanship Clinic at the Fairgrounds. There were
a total of 9 riders. Jodi gave the basic clinic in the morning and Becky gave the advanced clinic in the
afternoon. All participants were extremely impressed.
- June 19th - Games Clinic. Donna Jager will give a clinic on gymkhana games at 10:00 AM. There is
no cost for club members. Contact Donna if you wish to attend.
Trail Ride Against Cancer (21 Aug)- Sue Sheppard reports that the committee has changed the name
for the ride to "Vancouver Island Memorial Trail Ride Against Cancer". Also, White Spot has come on
board as a sponsor and will provide burgers for the Saturday BBQ. As per last year, there is a minimum
$50.00 pledge to participate in the ride.
Page 3
Toy Ride - The route is to be decided at the July Meeting.
Old Business
Just Horsin Around Expo. 15 & 16 May - The booth looked really good. Quite a few people stopped to
chat and they even signed up a few new members. Thanks so much to Theda and all the volunteers.
Fairground Equestrian Facilities - Natasha Morse reported that Silver Spur would be charged half the
daily fee. This amounts to $62.50. There will be no charge for clinics or other educational uses. There
is a sign-in book in the equipment room that individual users must sign when using the ring and no
riders are allowed past 9:00 PM. Natasha also issued out keys to the ring gates after receiving a $10.00
deposit per key. Anyone wishing keys are to contact Natasha.
New Business
Equine Book Fundraiser - Jodie Bater wanted to know if members wished to take orders for the
purchase of books from HCBC. We would get 15% of any orders made from the books listed on the
HCBC website. After some discussion, Paul Mullin volunteered to coordinate and place the order.
Club Booth at Fall Fair - Barbara Smith reported that each year the Fair has an animal which they
showcase and this year, the horse has been chosen. She wanted to know if Silver Spur wished to set up
a booth and promote the club. After some discussion Natasha Morse stated that she will check with the
AGS Board to see if this is possible and report back at the July meeting.
New Jonathan Fields DVD - Inga Smith reported that there is a new Johnathan Fields DVD out on
training your horse at liberty. The cost of the 6 disc DVD series is $199.00 plus tax. It was voted on and
passed to purchase the DVD series.
Inga Smith / Natasha Morse
Meeting Ends: 9:05 PM
Next Meeting - 05 July 2010 @ 7:30 PM
J.G. Kinch
Secretary
Minutes of 07 June 2010 General Meeting
The Meeting was called to Order by the Club President, Jodi Bater at 7:33 PM. There were 21 members
and 1 guest present.
Previous Minutes
The Minutes from the May 2010 meeting were previously distributed electronically. There were no
errors or omissions reported.
Barbara Smith / Kelsey Noble
Correspondence
Jodie Bater reported that she had received the yearly club information from HCBC. The main points of
interest were how to request funding and what the money had to be used for. It was also pointed out
that funds are available from Equine Canada. After much discussion it was mentioned that Coombs 4H
were submitting an application for funding to finish off the Fairgrounds stalls. As such, Silver Spur
would not be submitting an application.
President's Report
National Ride Week was 29 May – 06 June. Jodi submitted an application to HCBC for a prize package
but as we did not hold an event during that specific week, a package was not sent to us.
Treasurer's Report
Marlee Edgeley reports that the club's total amount is $4,445.16 and is broken down as follows:
Trail Fund - $ 219.98 Bursary Fund - $ 677.85 General Fund - $ 3,547.33
Standing Reports
Work Party – On Monday, 17 May we combined a ride and work party. 7 members rode out from
Evans Rd Logging Gate at 6:00 PM to the area that required work and made a short 150 meter trail to
connect 2 existing trails in the Evans Rd trail system. We then rode a circular route back to the Evans
Main gate. It was a good ride and we now have another circular route in the area.
- No work party was scheduled for June.
Club Rides - The "Longest Day of the Year" Ride is to be held on June 21st from the end of Clarke Rd.
Barb Smith will be trail boss. Ride-out is at 7:00 pm sharp. The ride should be about 2 hours long.
CHRCO – No Report. Kelsey was unable to attend last meeting and is looking for someone willing to
fill in for her when she is unable to make the meeting.
Page 2
ESAT – No searches last month involving ESAT. Mock Search is on Sunday, 13 June. We will meet at
the SAR Hall at 9:00 AM. We will be holding a training ride in conjunction with the Club Ride June
21st.
Gymkhana – The May 9th gymkhana had 23 riders and we played 7 games. The rain held off and a
good time was had by all.
-The next gymkhana is Saturday, June 26 Because the Arrowsmith Agricultural Society is going to be
charging us for using the ring (62.50 for the day), we will have to increase our fees. After much
discussion and a vote, it was decided to raise the fees to the following: Club Members - $10.00; Non-
Members - $15.00; Member Family rate - $25.00 and Non-Member Family Rate - $30.00.
Kelsey Noble / Donna Jager
-The results from last month's survey on running the Peewees and Juniors separate from the Seniors
revealed that of those that responded, 2 wanted it to remain the same, 4 didn't care and 6 wanted the
split. We will give this a try and see how it goes. As such it was decided to run the PeeWees and Juniors
starting at 10:00 AM and the Seniors will start at roughly 12:30 PM. Jodie Bater will announce the
changes on the Island Horses Website.
Library - No report.
Bursary – Carol Wolver reported that 2 graduating students applied for bursary's but only one had the
necessary qualifications. The qualified applicant was selected and will receive a bursary of $250.00.
- It was also mentioned that we should transfer some funds from the General Fund to the Bursary Fund.
After some discussion it was agreed that $1,000.00 be transferred to the Bursary Fund.
Concession – The Chambers' did the concession at the May Gymkhana and gave the club a portion of
the monies made which worked out to $25.00. Everyone appeared quite happy with this arrangement.
Clinics – Inga reported on the following clinics:
- May 20th: Cecil Mercer held a Harness Driving Clinic at the Fairgrounds. 5 members attended and
the clinic was well received.
- May 29th: Jodi Bater and Becky Martens held a Horsemanship Clinic at the Fairgrounds. There were
a total of 9 riders. Jodi gave the basic clinic in the morning and Becky gave the advanced clinic in the
afternoon. All participants were extremely impressed.
- June 19th - Games Clinic. Donna Jager will give a clinic on gymkhana games at 10:00 AM. There is
no cost for club members. Contact Donna if you wish to attend.
Trail Ride Against Cancer (21 Aug)- Sue Sheppard reports that the committee has changed the name
for the ride to "Vancouver Island Memorial Trail Ride Against Cancer". Also, White Spot has come on
board as a sponsor and will provide burgers for the Saturday BBQ. As per last year, there is a minimum
$50.00 pledge to participate in the ride.
Page 3
Toy Ride - The route is to be decided at the July Meeting.
Old Business
Just Horsin Around Expo. 15 & 16 May - The booth looked really good. Quite a few people stopped to
chat and they even signed up a few new members. Thanks so much to Theda and all the volunteers.
Fairground Equestrian Facilities - Natasha Morse reported that Silver Spur would be charged half the
daily fee. This amounts to $62.50. There will be no charge for clinics or other educational uses. There
is a sign-in book in the equipment room that individual users must sign when using the ring and no
riders are allowed past 9:00 PM. Natasha also issued out keys to the ring gates after receiving a $10.00
deposit per key. Anyone wishing keys are to contact Natasha.
New Business
Equine Book Fundraiser - Jodie Bater wanted to know if members wished to take orders for the
purchase of books from HCBC. We would get 15% of any orders made from the books listed on the
HCBC website. After some discussion, Paul Mullin volunteered to coordinate and place the order.
Club Booth at Fall Fair - Barbara Smith reported that each year the Fair has an animal which they
showcase and this year, the horse has been chosen. She wanted to know if Silver Spur wished to set up
a booth and promote the club. After some discussion Natasha Morse stated that she will check with the
AGS Board to see if this is possible and report back at the July meeting.
New Jonathan Fields DVD - Inga Smith reported that there is a new Johnathan Fields DVD out on
training your horse at liberty. The cost of the 6 disc DVD series is $199.00 plus tax. It was voted on and
passed to purchase the DVD series.
Inga Smith / Natasha Morse
Meeting Ends: 9:05 PM
Next Meeting - 05 July 2010 @ 7:30 PM
J.G. Kinch
Secretary
Meeting Notes from July 5,
Happy Summer weather to everyone! Hope you are all getting out in the cool of the morning or evening for a ride. We had a relatively small amount of people attending, but 1/4 of them were brand new members! What a great way to start their association with our club. Welcome to Judy, Michele, Ted, Jackie and Tyrone.
1. There was no Treasurers report - Marlee on holidays
2. There was no Presidents report - Jodie on holidays
3. There is no club ride slated for July, unless someone out there would like to host a ride. If that is the case, please contact me and I will send out a club wide notice.
4. CHRCO - There was no report, Kelsey not there, holidays perhaps?
5. ESAT - July 19th, 7pm @ Stagdown trails. Everyone welcome. There will be a hasty search practice. Stagdown is off Fairdown, which is off Dobson, which is off Errington Rd. More info? contact Joe at
kinch@shaw.ca or 954-0443
6. LIBRARY- No report- Mary not in attendance
7. GYMKHANA - Next gymkhana is July 18th, Sunday.It will be a 10:00 am start. Registration begins at 9:00. WE WILL BE REVERTING BACK TO EVERYONE COMPETING TOGETHER, NO MORE SEPARATION OF JUNIORS FROM SENIORS. There will be our wonderful concession, and don't forget, if you have never been to one of our games days, you must bring proof of current HCBC membership. Fees have gone up, it is now $10.00 members, $15.00 non-members, $25.00 family members, $30.00 family non-members. All junior and peewees must wear approved CEF helmets and proper footwear is strongly reccommended.
8. ETRA - ETRA pledge forms were handed out at the meeting, I have some more if anyone wants one. The ride is Oct 3. This could possibly be the last ride held at Arbutus Meadows, Jolene is retiring and shutting down Island Trail Rides and ETRA is moving to Lantzville, so everyone come out and help this worth cause. Don't forget, Cedar Horse Club creamed us last year and the trophy and accolades are up for grabs again this year. Come on Silver Spur, the challenge is on.
9. CLINICS - Info on more clinics upcoming
10. CANCER RIDE - Volunteers are needed to be Ride leaders. Please contact Sue Sheppard at
sheppardg@shaw.ca or 954-3661 Cancer Ride is August 21, Tickets for the BBQ Friday night are available. Again contact Sue. Take a bunch and sell them to friends. They are only $5.00 for riders and $10.00 for non-riders. BBQ chicken is being supplied by White Spot and there will also be the usual BBQ beef and fixins. We are trying to get as large a crowd as possible to attend, especially our club members, whose numbers have been dwindling over the past years. There is going to be a big media push this year as well to get the word out about our efforts. In conjunction with the Cancer Society, we have raised over $170,000.00 through our rides
There will also be the pancake/sausage breakfast on the day of the ride and Burgers after the ride. So get busy and get lots of pledges, forms are also available now. Contact, you guessed it, Sue.
11. On a personal note, just wanted to let everyone know that Jean Murland finally had her knee surgery and is slowly recovering. Send her happy healing thoughts everyone..
12. PORT ALBERNI BACKCOUNTRY HORSEMAN : They are now holding monthly gymkhanas and we are invited. They are held at the fairgrounds in Port. The next date is July 25th, they start registration at 10:15 and the games begin at 11:00. There will be a Kiwanis run concession for all your refreshment needs.
There will also be one on August 22nd and their final one of the year is Sept 26th. They don't have an electric eye yet so timing will be by stop watch, but a good thing is if your horse tends to swing a little wide around the turns, you have a little more leeway, and less chance of getting disqualified.
Prices are $10.00 for non-Backcountry people
$ 5.00 for members (Backcountry Horsemen)
That's all for now,
Gottago, Terry
There are 9 new items this week on the Buy/SELL, so be sure to read to the end., ENJOY
New items this week will be highlighted in red!
Minutes of 07 June 2010 General Meeting
The Meeting was called to Order by the Club President, Jodi Bater at 7:33 PM. There were 21 members
and 1 guest present.
Previous Minutes
The Minutes from the May 2010 meeting were previously distributed electronically. There were no
errors or omissions reported.
Barbara Smith / Kelsey Noble
Correspondence
Jodie Bater reported that she had received the yearly club information from HCBC. The main points of
interest were how to request funding and what the money had to be used for. It was also pointed out
that funds are available from Equine Canada. After much discussion it was mentioned that Coombs 4H
were submitting an application for funding to finish off the Fairgrounds stalls. As such, Silver Spur
would not be submitting an application.
President's Report
National Ride Week was 29 May – 06 June. Jodi submitted an application to HCBC for a prize package
but as we did not hold an event during that specific week, a package was not sent to us.
Treasurer's Report
Marlee Edgeley reports that the club's total amount is $4,445.16 and is broken down as follows:
Trail Fund - $ 219.98 Bursary Fund - $ 677.85 General Fund - $ 3,547.33
Standing Reports
Work Party – On Monday, 17 May we combined a ride and work party. 7 members rode out from
Evans Rd Logging Gate at 6:00 PM to the area that required work and made a short 150 meter trail to
connect 2 existing trails in the Evans Rd trail system. We then rode a circular route back to the Evans
Main gate. It was a good ride and we now have another circular route in the area.
- No work party was scheduled for June.
Club Rides - The "Longest Day of the Year" Ride is to be held on June 21st from the end of Clarke Rd.
Barb Smith will be trail boss. Ride-out is at 7:00 pm sharp. The ride should be about 2 hours long.
CHRCO – No Report. Kelsey was unable to attend last meeting and is looking for someone willing to
fill in for her when she is unable to make the meeting.
Notes from the June 7 2010
1. Work Party - None planned for this month
2. Club Ride - "Longest Day of the Year" Ride. June 21st from the end of Clarke Rd. Barb Smith will be trail boss. Ride-out from end of Clarke Rd at 7:00 pm sharp. Approx. 2 hour ride. Park trailer on side of road. Clarke Rd is left off Alberni Hwy, approx 1 km past the Hilliers Fire Hall/SAR Hall.
3. CHRCO - No Report. Kelsey was unable to attend last meeting and is looking for someone willing to fill in for her when she is unable to make the meeting.
4. ESAT - June 13 - Mock Search - Meet at 9:00 am at SAR Hall
June 21 - Night Ride - See # 2 above
5. Gymkhana - Next event is June 26, Saturday. THERE HAVE BEEN SOME CHANGES FOR EVERYONE TO NOTE:
BECAUSE WE ARE NOW GOING TO BE CHARGED BY THE ARROWSMITH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY FOR USE OF THE COMMUNITY GROUNDS, WE ARE HAVING TO INCREASE OUR FEES FOR GYMKHANAS. STARTING THIS JUNE, THE FEES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Members - $10.00
Non-members - $15.00
Member Family - $25.00
Non-member Family $30.00
Also, the results from last months survey are in and it has been decided that we will be dividing the Junior members events from the Seniors. The Junior and PeeWee riders will be competing from 10:00 am to 12:00 and the Senior events will begin at approximately 12:30 pm.to whenever. This should make the wait times a lot shorter between games for everyone.
6. Trailer Driving Clinic - June 16th, 7:00 pm at the Fairgounds. Bring your truck and trailer WITH NO HORSE. Cec Mercer will be instructing on how to drive, park and turn around with a trailer, the safe and efficient way. Come learn so you don't have to depend on anyone else being available to take you.
7. Gymkhana Games Clinic - June 19th at the Fairgrounds. 10:00 am Start. To register, contact Donna Jager giddyups@telus.net This is free for club members. June 25th at the Fairgrounds. In the evening, Theresa Hobenshield will be instructing. Cost to be announced
8. Trail Clinic - Carol Walton - Beginning of August, date, time and cost to be announced at later time.
9. Gymkhana games practises - Friday nights at the Fairgrounds. starting at 6:00 pm until dark for June, July and August. Drop in basis Must have HCBC.
10. " Year of the Horse" This year is the year of the horse at the Fair.. The club is hoping to set up a booth at the Coombs Fall Fair, Aug 14 & 15, and is looking for people to man the booth. If you can spare a few hours, to work a shift either or both days, please contact Barb Smith. We will also be looking for people to man the gates, this is a duty everyone who is a member of the Ag is responsible for. Please volunteer some time.
11. The club has voted to purchase the DVD Liberty Series by Johnathon Field which comes with a free "Hard to catch horse" DVD.
Next meeting July 5th at 7:30 p.m.
May 3, 2010 Meeting: 19 members present
Presentation
Dr Doug Quesnel held a question and answer session prior to the start of the meeting. Topics discussed were colic, scratches, cuts & minor wound care, vaccinations and other topics. Thank you Dr Doug.
2. Correspondence
Marlee Edgeley reported that she had received notification from the Bank Of Commerce that their fees will be increasing.
She will monitor the situation and we may possibly look at changing financial institutions.
3. President's Report: National Ride Week is 29 May – 06 June. Jodi has submitted an application to HCBC for a prize package.
4. Treasurer's Report: Marlee reported that the total amount was $4,231,48: trail fund has $219.98, Bursary Fund has $677.83 and general account: $3,333.66
5. Club Ride/Work Party. Work Party – This month we will be combining a club ride with a work party. It will take place on
Monday, 17 May. Ride out is from Evans Rd Logging Gate at 6:00 PM. We will be making a short 100 meter trail to connect 2 existing trails in the Evans Rd trail system.
The 11 April Geo Cache ride that was postponed from 03 April, took place on the trails around Winchester Main. Ride co-Trail Bosses were Barry Rathburn & Joe Kinch. There were 9 riders and a good time was had by all.
6. Kelsy Noble has volunteered to be our liason person with CHRCO (Rodeo grounds). If anyone else would like to assist her, please contact Kelsey. This position involves meetings each month. (Used to be every 3 months) and Becky is no longer able to manage this. Kelsey 954-2051.
7. ESAT: Training sessions will be May 10th (at the fairgrounds) and 24th Demonstrations will be held at the Horsin Around Expo May 16 & 17. contact Joe
8. GYMKHANA: Our next gymkhana will be this Sunday, May 9th, Mothers Day. We will be starting at 10:00 am (one hour earlier than previous dates) Registration will commence at 9:00 am. Again, we are asking everyone to park at the far end of the field, as we did last month. There will be a concession, Coffee Truck. . The subject also came up at the meeting about possibly separating the peewees and juniors from the Seniors, PW and Jr would run the games in the am and SR's would run in the afternoon. There will be a sign up sheet on Sunday for everyone to state their preference (change or stay) and we will go with the majority. PW's and JR's must wear helmets and everyone is asked to wear proper heeled boots.
6. Bursary Report Joe has been in contact with Paa/Woodwind School but no-one eligble.
7. No Library Report
8. CLINICS: Contact Inga to sign up for any of the following Clinics ingasmith@shaw.ca
• May 20th: Harness Driving at 7 pm at the Fairgrounds. Clinician: Cec Mercer
• May 29th and 30th Horsemanship Beginners with Jodi Bater in the mornings (limit 8) Advanced with Becky Martens in the afternoons (unlimited)
• June 16th- Horsetrailer driving,parking, & turning: 7 pm at the Fairgrounds. Clinician: Cec Mercer
• June 19th - Games Clinic: more info to follow•
• July - Horse Training Wednesday evenings - Clinician Addy Merce
9. The Just Horsin Around Show is this month, May 15 & 16. If you are able to help out, manning the booth or setting up or taking down on either or both days, please contact Inga to get signed up. Inga 248-3556
10: Barbara gave a brief talk on the Club History
11. Loaning out Club Equipment. Members can use equipment at no cost but a $50 damage deposit to be returned if equipment is undamabed
Next Meeting, June 7th,
Notes of April Meeting:
1. There is no Work Party planned for this month
2. Club Ride: the club ride for this month is the Egg Hunt Geocache ride that was postphoned from April 3. We will now be riding on April 11th, this Sunday. Everything else will remain the same. Ride out is 11:00 am from Tinturn and Winchester Roads. You do not need to have a GPS but we do ask that if you plan to attend the ride, PLEASE, contact Joe or Barry to get a map and so we will have enough goodies for everyone.
3. ESAT: - Training will begin this month. - April 15th - trail certification
April 29th - Map & compass
April 25th - Mock Search (Meet at 9 am at SAR Hall)
May 13th - Search patterns ( Spider Lake area)
May 27th - Probability of Detection
4. Gymkhana - April 17th, Saturday. It will be an 11:00 am start, there will be a concession. Everyone is asked to enter the grounds through the Burgoyne Rd gate and keep to that end of the field. Park facing the fence along Ford Rd on the high ground. The gravel parking area near the large new red building will be occupied and in use for the set up of an event the next day.
5. Upcoming Clinic dates will be announced next meeting. Also next meeting, May 3rd, we will be having Dr. Doug Quesnel as a guest speaker, answering all your burning equine health questions. The meeting will start 1/2 hour earlier than usual, at 7 pm.
6. The official date for our Annual Ride Against Cancer has been set for Aug 21st. We will move the date of the gymkhana that was slated then, to be announced next month.
7. We are looking for people willing to man our booth at the Horsin Around Equine Expo on May 15th & 16th. It will be a 2-3 hour commitment (or longer if you want) on one or both days. The Expo runs from 9 - 5 each day with a big show on the Saturday night. This would be a great way for members to get in some of their volunteer hours for their "Member in good standing" credit. This credit entitles you to a 10% discount on clinics held by our club. We will be taking names at the next meeting, but if you are unable to attend the meeting, contact Inga to volunteer. This horse expo is an effort to raise funds for the BCSPCA Equine Rescue, so please come and help and enjoy all the expo has to offer.
8. Unfortunately Natasha Morse was not at the meeting and therefore a lot of members' questions were not able to be answered about what is happening with the Arrowsmith Agricultural Society and the new regulations coming into effect at the Fairgrounds for Equine users. The next meeting for the AAG is 7:30 pm at the fairgrounds and we are asking for as many Silver Spur and 4-H members to attend and have their voices heard. This is our chance to find out what is happening and what we can do as a club to keep the status quo. If you do not attend and help show solidarity, you will have no one to blame but yourself if things in the future there are not to your liking. So please try and make it.The AAG meeting is Tuesday, the 20th of April @ 7:30. Their monthly meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month.
Notes of Feb. 2010 General Meeting
Hi all, Lots of decisions made at the meeting, sorry if you weren't there to help with them.
1. No Work Party planned this month
2. Poker Ride Feb 21, from Tiger Lily. 11:00 am ride-out This is to raise funds for our Bursary account, so come on out, help and have fun in the process. Hands are $10.00 each, and will include some great homemade chili, by Rachael. Some come on out and support your club.
3. Becky Martens has volunteered to be our liason with CHRCO, thank you Becky. The BullerRama this year has been cancelled, the Marimba Boogie Band will be playing at dance on Feb 13th at Rodeo Grounds, More items but you will have to contact Jodi, I couldn't write fast enough to get them all.
4. ESAT: Mock Search this Sunday, Feb 7th in the Spider Lake Area. Meet at SAR Hall at 9:00am. Barry Rathburn will be team leader for ESAT.
5. Gymkhanas; We have set the dates, tentatively, for the year. They are as follows:
Sunday, March 21st
Saturday, April 24th
Sunday, May 9th (Mother's Day)
Saturday, June 26th
Sunday, July 18th
Saturday, August 21st
Sunday, September 19th
Saturday, October 23rd
6. Library: No Report
7. Cancer Ride: A Committee has been formed by Marlee, Jayne D. Joan Mercer, Sue Sheppard, Ann Maberley, Donna Reed. They will be discussing plans and making decisions on whether we will be participating, when we will be running, prizes, venue and all other pertinent details.
8. Membership Fees: It has been decided that as of next January, 2011, our club fees will be increasing. Seniors will now be $15.00 each, Juniors will increase to $10.00 each and a Family Membership will be $35.00. So if you haven't done so already this year, please get your dues paid for this year. Your name will be removed from our mailing list if you have not paid your membership dues by the next meeting.You can mail a cheque to our Treasurer, Marlee Edgeley at Box 32, Errington, B.C. V0R 1V0. Don't forget to get your HCBC fees paid for 2010 as well.
9. Rainbow Shows will be starting this new year with a new format. Kelsey will be changing things up a bit, there will be the English and Western showing in the mornings, and an Open Gymkhana and a games Competition in the afternoon. The first show will be in March, date to be announced later. Call Kelsey if you need more info right away. 954-2051
10. Steve Rother Follow-up Weekend Clinics, with Addie Mercer - Steve Rother Apprentice
Feb 6th & 7th Feb 13th & 14th Feb 27th & 28th
Opportunity for participants, and auditors/spectators to come out and practice and play with their horses and continue working on the foundation for both horse and rider. Saturdays for large group clinic and Sundays for Private and Semi-Private lessons or training rides with Addie Book quickly for private lessons, space is limited. Rates: Saturday Group Clinic $30.00, Sunday private lessons $35./ Semi-private $30.00. Need more info? Call Addie at 248-5686.
11. We are planning to have some educational presentations at the meetings and/or other times. We are hoping to draw from within our club members to do these presentations. So if you have any talents or knowledge you would like to impart to the club, please contact Jodi. We know there are a lot of knowledgeable people in our club whom we could all learn something from. There will be a small stipend for the presenters. So far a Colic Presentation has been suggested and Driving Clinic.
12. See you at the Next Meeting, March 1st, 2010.
Minutes of 04 January 2010 General Meeting
The Meeting was called to Order by the Club President, Jodi Bater at 7:34 PM. There were 17 members and 1 guest present.
Previous Minutes
The Minutes from the December 2009 meeting were previously distributed electronically. It was noted that there was no Treasurer's Report included. This report will be added to the Minutes.
Barb Smith/Theda Mortenson
Correspondence
Information was received from HCBC on the P'Tit Trot Western Riding Program for 5 to 12 year old members. This program was quickly explained by Jodi Bater. Interested members can contact Jodi or HCBC for further information.
President's Report
Jodi informed the meeting that she has received some "Caution, Horses on Road" pamphlets from HCBC. These pamphlets are free and she requested that members take some and post or pass them out where both horse rider's and the general public may see them. Jodi will try and get the local news papers to print an article on this subject in March as it would be more appropriate than now.
The club logo clothing order has not yet been placed. It will be placed later this week. If any members want to place an order, they should contact Jodi as soon as possible.
Treasurer's Report
Barbara Smith made her last Treasurer's Report as Marlee Edgeley will now be taking over the Treasurer's position. The total amount is $3591.67 and is broken down as follows:
Trail Fund - $ 219.98 Bursary Fund - $ 677.85 General Fund - $ 2693.84
Inga Smith/Terry Kinch
The need to increase the amount in the Bursary Fund was discussed at some length. It was generally agreed that the club should not just transfer money from the General Fund but instead should hold some events with the specific intent of increasing the Bursary Fund.
Standing Reports
Work Party - There were no work parties held in December. It was discussed and agreed to wait for another month or two before holding a work party as there will be lots of "blow downs" over the trails between now and then.
Club Rides - There will be no club ride in January. Jodie Bater will host a Poker Ride to benefit the Bursary Fund in February. Ride details listed under Bursary.
CHRCO - No report. Liz Sahlstrom no longer wishes to be a club rep to this organization. It is not known if Hugh Phye still wishes to hold that position. Jodie will check with him. We are looking for club representatives to this organization. If anyone is interested, please notify Jodi.
ESAT - Joe Kinch related that here will be a map, compass and GPS Exercise held on Sunday, 24 Jan. Ready to ride 10:00 AM at Evans Road Gate. Maps will be transmitted electronically and club members are welcome to attend.
- Arrowsmith Search & Rescue is holding a Mock Search on Sunday, 31 Jan. More information will be transmitted once it is received.
Gymkhana - Terry Kinch will stay on as the organizer. They will be held this year each month from April to October.
Library - Mary Denholm will stay on as the club librarian. Liz Sahlstrom has donated a copy of the Instructional Manual from the Livestock Emergency Evacuation Course she attended last fall.
Bursary - Margo Rathburn, Joan Mercer, Carol Wolver and Lori Gray have agreed to stay on the Committee for this year. They will be discussing and bringing forward at a future meeting, a suggested policy concerning an Adult Bursary.
- Jodi Mercer will be hosting a Poker Ride to benefit the Bursary Fund on Sunday, 21 Feb. Ride out is at 11:00 AM from Tiger Lily Farm, Errington Rd. Cost is $10.00 per hand. The ride will be about 2 hours long and will be followed by a bowl of chili.
Concession - Theda Mortenson has agreed to stay on as the Concession Organizer. It is hoped by both Theda and the club members present that her future move will be a local one. She has not yet purchased the new barbecue. $150.00 has been set aside for this purchase.
Clinics - Inga Smith has agreed to stay on as the Clinics Coordinator. What clinics club members wished to have this year was discussed at length. The discussion is summarized as:
- A Steve Rowther clinic was discussed but it was reported that he would not hold a clinic within a 2 hours drive of another of his clinics. Both Duncan and Black Creek are already scheduled to host his clinics this year. Addie Mercer who has completed an instructors apprentice with Steve may be willing hold a clinic for the club;
- Liz Sahlstrom in regards to a clinic about the Livestock Emergency Evacuation Course she recently attended;
- Theresa Hobenshields in regards to a Gymkhana Clinic;
- Jodie Caruthers in regards to a Harmonious Healing Clinic; and
- The possibility of a Doug Mills Clinic was discussed but will not be followed up on as he holds clinics at Debra Contreras' in Qualicum Beach a couple of times a year.
Trail Ride Against Cancer - Sue Sheppard has agreed to stay on as the organizer and coordinator. Barbara Smith agreed to stay on as the trails organizer for this event. Sue stated that she would like to set a date in September as we have not had good attendance when the ride was held earlier in the year. The problem with a date in September is that it would conflict with the ETRA Pledge Ride which is well attended by club members. Terry Kinch will contact ETRA to discuss this and report back at the next meeting.
Toy Ride - No report.
Old Business
1. New Adult Bursary - This is to be created by the current Bursary Committee
2. Club Logo Clothing - Jodi will place order later this week
3. Membership Fees for 2011 - This was discussed at length. The suggestion that most members agreed with was that fees be increased by $5.00 per person (up to $15.00 for seniors and $10.00 for Juniors & Peewees) and $10.00 for a family (up to $35.00). This will be brought up again next month for further discussion.
New Business
1. Non-Rider Members - Jodie has been in contact with both HCBC and Capri Insurance. Both representatives informed her that we can have non-riding members in the club. They would not have to purchase membership in HCBC and it would not affect our insurance policy with Capri. The one condition that must be met is that the non-riding member cannot mount or ride a horse.
2. Joe Kinch brought forward information in regards to the "Just Horsin' Around 2010" Horse Expo being held at Beban Park on 15-16 May 10. Proceeds from this expo will go towards the BC SPCA for equine rescues and maintenance. ESAT will be participating by setting up a booth and possibly conducting a demonstration. Cost of a booth is $100.00 for the 2 days. Theda Mortenson agreed to organize and oversee a club booth outlining all our activities.
Motion - A motion was made by Theda Mortenson and Seconded by Inga Smith for Silver Spur to have a booth at the Just Horsin Around 2010 Horse Expo. Cost would be $100.00.
Passed
Meeting Ends: 8:40 PM
Next Meeting - 01 February 2010 @ 7:30 PM
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J.G. Kinch, Secretary
