The Christmas Party was a Fantastic time. The decorations where great and everything seemed to run smoothly. A big thank you to everyone that was involved.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Fun Show at Florel Farm - Oct. 18, 2008
Here's a few more picture's from the Fun Show at Florel Farm !
Some new photo's from the Fun Show
Sunday, November 23, 2008
More pic's from Myrtle Beach
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These are some of the photo's I took, the campsite is one of them, then the neighbors across the street had a beautiful palomino, The two black horses we're at the end of our street,
check out the trees in the picture's, the wind had pushed them till they grew that way. The picture of Grace and I was the only sunrise that we had while we where there. It was overcast the whole time though th sun came out every once in a while.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Our Adventure to the Myrtle Beach Ride.
Paula and I have returned from our adventure to the Myrtle Beach Ride. It was the best anniversary present MIDNIGHT could have ever done for me, 8 years now I have been his slave. The beach ride was great, much more than I could have anticipated. To ride my best buddy on the beach was an honor and a true dream come true. THANK YOU PAULA!
I highly recommend every one try to go next year. It was truely a beautiful ride. Hope to see you there next year cause I'm hooked. Joyce
Sunday, November 09, 2008
Photo's from Family ride at Bill and Carol Jones.
On the trail and working over the obstacles. What a beautiful day for a ride!
Monday, October 20, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
October 9, 2008 Meeting minutes
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Alliegnce to the Flag.
The Fun Show at Florel Farms was discussed. Esther is going to make up a release of liability that everyone will have to sign. If you are on the committee to help with the show be there at Florel at 9 AM. Debbie Jerrel and Jenny Ingmire to be ringmasters. Esther is going to bring flour to set up the keyhole game pattern and the boot race and stop watches for timed events. Debbie will pick up supplies for lipstick and shaving cream race and dollar bill game. Jenny will set up the barrels. Randall to bring the poles for the pole bending. Gwen to take care of the egg and spoon race. Martha to help with the barrel dash. Jenny and Traci to get big ball for Team soccer. Paula will bring two small tables and black rubber tubes for the apple bobbing game.
Nov 1st will be the club tack and yard sale at Chips - Mountain Valley Country Store. Please bring any donations to the sale or check with Esther .
Nov 8th Family ride will be at Bill and Carol Jones place, to meet at Home Depot parking lot at 9:30 AM and Paula will lead the way there.
Panther top in Ranger will be the Family Ride for December.
Jenny read the Secretary Report for September, 2008.
The Christmas Party was discused and The Church where several members attend was accepted. Barbara Crose checked and the date of Dec 11 was acceptable. A Motion that the Club make a donation of $100.00 to the Church was made and accepted
The Club will provide the meat, dinnerware and everyone bring a covered dish with their favorite side item. We can get in at 4 PM to start decorating and dinner will start at 6:30 PM. Bring a $5.00 unwrapped gift for a child. This year we are going to do a Yankee Swap Gift Exchange, everyone bring a $5.00 gift.
Donna Gains read the Treasures Report and it was accepted. The Sept and October balance of $613.12.
Paula won the door prize with the Dollar bill game.
Esther gave an update on Darrel and Janets progress.
Donna spoke about the web site we can go to and help determine where funding goes for the NC Parks, it is http://www.ncparks.gov/.
Paula spoke about the Trade Day Sale at Anderson's Cowboy Store in Blairsville and the ride that she and Joyce are going on to Myrtle Beach, SC.
Nominations for next years officers was discussed and accepted as follows:
Randall - President, Jenny- Vice President, Paula - Secretary, Barbara - Treasurer, and Executive Board Members, Darrel Adams and Charlie Kissling.
Nominations will be reopened in November if there are any changes.
Joyce Robinson-King has two Michelin tires that came off of her truck, they are 265 R17 if you need a pair, she's got a good deal on them.
Meeting was closed by Donna with a prayer.
The Fun Show at Florel Farms was discussed. Esther is going to make up a release of liability that everyone will have to sign. If you are on the committee to help with the show be there at Florel at 9 AM. Debbie Jerrel and Jenny Ingmire to be ringmasters. Esther is going to bring flour to set up the keyhole game pattern and the boot race and stop watches for timed events. Debbie will pick up supplies for lipstick and shaving cream race and dollar bill game. Jenny will set up the barrels. Randall to bring the poles for the pole bending. Gwen to take care of the egg and spoon race. Martha to help with the barrel dash. Jenny and Traci to get big ball for Team soccer. Paula will bring two small tables and black rubber tubes for the apple bobbing game.
Nov 1st will be the club tack and yard sale at Chips - Mountain Valley Country Store. Please bring any donations to the sale or check with Esther .
Nov 8th Family ride will be at Bill and Carol Jones place, to meet at Home Depot parking lot at 9:30 AM and Paula will lead the way there.
Panther top in Ranger will be the Family Ride for December.
Jenny read the Secretary Report for September, 2008.
The Christmas Party was discused and The Church where several members attend was accepted. Barbara Crose checked and the date of Dec 11 was acceptable. A Motion that the Club make a donation of $100.00 to the Church was made and accepted
The Club will provide the meat, dinnerware and everyone bring a covered dish with their favorite side item. We can get in at 4 PM to start decorating and dinner will start at 6:30 PM. Bring a $5.00 unwrapped gift for a child. This year we are going to do a Yankee Swap Gift Exchange, everyone bring a $5.00 gift.
Donna Gains read the Treasures Report and it was accepted. The Sept and October balance of $613.12.
Paula won the door prize with the Dollar bill game.
Esther gave an update on Darrel and Janets progress.
Donna spoke about the web site we can go to and help determine where funding goes for the NC Parks, it is http://www.ncparks.gov/.
Paula spoke about the Trade Day Sale at Anderson's Cowboy Store in Blairsville and the ride that she and Joyce are going on to Myrtle Beach, SC.
Nominations for next years officers was discussed and accepted as follows:
Randall - President, Jenny- Vice President, Paula - Secretary, Barbara - Treasurer, and Executive Board Members, Darrel Adams and Charlie Kissling.
Nominations will be reopened in November if there are any changes.
Joyce Robinson-King has two Michelin tires that came off of her truck, they are 265 R17 if you need a pair, she's got a good deal on them.
Meeting was closed by Donna with a prayer.
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
2000 Chevy Silverado Z71 For Sale
Hi Everyone! If your looking for a new truck here's one you need to check out! Doug and Susan Martin are selling thier 2000 Chevy Silverado Z71 , extended cab truck. It's one owner and has three doors, a gooseneck hitch and bedliner. 105,000 miles, great tires, new spark plugs, power door locks, windows and leather seats. Asking Blue Book recommended price For Sale by private individual $9,200.00. for more info call Doug or Susan at 828-389-1084
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
August 14, 2008 Meeting
Hi Everyone, I'm glad you stopped by to check out our Newsletter. We had a great meeting this month and got a lot of business taken care of. Randall Parker, President, Jenny Ingmire, Vice-President, Donna Gains, Treasurer, and myself, Paula Wilde, standing in as Secretary, where present.
The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given. the Treasurers report was made and the checks where approved that where to be presented to the girls that had gone to the 4-H Horse Camp. Susan Martin passed out the St. Jude's Ride items.
New News-Kim from Florel Farms was present and the Fun Show was discussed. The date of Oct. 18th with the rain date of Oct.19 was agreed to.Several classes where discussed. A costume class was suggested since it's so close to Halloween with the idea of making it a $5.00 entry fee with a 50/50 payback to be a separate class from the regular events. Time 10:30 AM until done.
The Family ride for this month was held at Buck Bald in Tennessee. There where 20 of us, if I counted correctly. We met at the Hot Spot and took the scenic drive out to the place where we parked the trailers.Ha! Ha! Everyone that went will know what I'm talking about. It was a bit of an overcast day so it wasn't quite so hot but it made visibility not so good on top but it was still beautiful. We stopped at the top and had lunch.
Next month's ride was discussed and agreed to. It will be at Whetstone on the 2nd Saturday, Sept. 13th meeting at the Ingles in Hiawassee by 9:30 AM for a possible 4 to 5 hour ride.. Several people will be camping so if you would like to join in the fun be sure and check with Susan Martin .
Martha Scissom and Carol Jones won the door prizes.
Several people are considering going to East Fork on Sept. 18th, 19th and 20th, if your interested E-mail me and I'll find out more info for you.
Martha made the announcement that Dr.Caudell is having a first aid for horses clinic Sept. 13th at Shiloh stables, $25.00 entry fee. He will also be having first aid kit's for sale, these are $200.00, Martha thought that was the correct price.
The yard Sale at Chip's, Mountain Valley Country Store was discussed. Would it be donations to the club or to rent spaces/tables and you could sell your own stuff. With the Club possibly selling hot dog and burgers. The date to hold the Yard Sale was tentatively set for Nov. 1st from 8AM until noon.
The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was given. the Treasurers report was made and the checks where approved that where to be presented to the girls that had gone to the 4-H Horse Camp. Susan Martin passed out the St. Jude's Ride items.
New News-Kim from Florel Farms was present and the Fun Show was discussed. The date of Oct. 18th with the rain date of Oct.19 was agreed to.Several classes where discussed. A costume class was suggested since it's so close to Halloween with the idea of making it a $5.00 entry fee with a 50/50 payback to be a separate class from the regular events. Time 10:30 AM until done.
The Family ride for this month was held at Buck Bald in Tennessee. There where 20 of us, if I counted correctly. We met at the Hot Spot and took the scenic drive out to the place where we parked the trailers.Ha! Ha! Everyone that went will know what I'm talking about. It was a bit of an overcast day so it wasn't quite so hot but it made visibility not so good on top but it was still beautiful. We stopped at the top and had lunch.
Next month's ride was discussed and agreed to. It will be at Whetstone on the 2nd Saturday, Sept. 13th meeting at the Ingles in Hiawassee by 9:30 AM for a possible 4 to 5 hour ride.. Several people will be camping so if you would like to join in the fun be sure and check with Susan Martin .
Martha Scissom and Carol Jones won the door prizes.
Several people are considering going to East Fork on Sept. 18th, 19th and 20th, if your interested E-mail me and I'll find out more info for you.
Martha made the announcement that Dr.Caudell is having a first aid for horses clinic Sept. 13th at Shiloh stables, $25.00 entry fee. He will also be having first aid kit's for sale, these are $200.00, Martha thought that was the correct price.
The yard Sale at Chip's, Mountain Valley Country Store was discussed. Would it be donations to the club or to rent spaces/tables and you could sell your own stuff. With the Club possibly selling hot dog and burgers. The date to hold the Yard Sale was tentatively set for Nov. 1st from 8AM until noon.
We need to know how many people are interested in going to the Dennis Reis Clinic on Oct. 11 and 12 in Cookeville, TN. Jenny has 18 tickets left . Please E-mail her if your interested and let her know by the next meeting. www.reisranch.com
Donna Gains said the closing Prayer and the meeting was closed at 8:30 PM
Respectfully submitted, Paula Wilde.
Monday, July 14, 2008
July 2008 Newsletter
Hi Everyone! Esther has asked for someone to take over the newsletter and I have volunteered to try doing it. I didn't do very good to start with though because I forgot to take notes at the meeting of times and dates but with help I think I've got it correct. But if I get anything wrong please forgive me, just let me know and I'll do my best to fix it.
We had a great meeting this month and got a lot taken care of. After the meeting several of us went to visit Darrell and Janet at the Lake Chague Campground, they both are looking great. They have a fantastic view of the lake from their front porch! Please keep them in your prayers.
The next family ride will be at Tuni Gap on July 19th, ride out at 11AM. Barbara Crose has volunteered to meet anyone that doesn't know the way at the Ingles, in Hayesville, at 10 AM. There is water at the lunch area but you should bring some for after the ride at the trailer for your horse and don't forget to bring plenty of water and lunch for yourself.
The family ride for August was discussed and will be at Buck Bald, in Tenn., on August 16th, meet at the Grizzly Bear Gas Station/Restuarant at 11AM. Randall Parker will be having breakfast there and say's the food is great! and to come early if you would like to have breakfast. The Grizzly Bear is located at the junction of 19/129 and 64 by Deckers Flea Market.
A Motion was made and passed, to reimburse the families of the two girls, Amber Swope and Sage Martus, that went to the 3 day 4-H Horse Clinic in Asheville, for their tuition of $125.00 for each. The Club has a fund for this and somehow it got overlooked this year. The girls will be doing a report at next month's meeting of what they learned.
Kim at Florel Farms has allowed us to hold our Fun Show there. The date of Oct. 18th was agreed on, anyone that would like to volunteer please get in touch with Barbara Kissling.
The items from the St. Jude's Ride should be available to pass out at the next meeting, we're waiting on the list to come back to us so that we know who get's what items and sizes.
Donna Gains has ticket's for "Free" admission to the Dennis Reis "No Dust Tour" Oct 11 and 12, in Cookville, TN. Anyone interested in getting together a group to go see him get in touch with Donna.
The next meeting will be at the United Community Bank on August 14, hope to see you there.
Happy Trails, Wildestreak.
We had a great meeting this month and got a lot taken care of. After the meeting several of us went to visit Darrell and Janet at the Lake Chague Campground, they both are looking great. They have a fantastic view of the lake from their front porch! Please keep them in your prayers.
The next family ride will be at Tuni Gap on July 19th, ride out at 11AM. Barbara Crose has volunteered to meet anyone that doesn't know the way at the Ingles, in Hayesville, at 10 AM. There is water at the lunch area but you should bring some for after the ride at the trailer for your horse and don't forget to bring plenty of water and lunch for yourself.
The family ride for August was discussed and will be at Buck Bald, in Tenn., on August 16th, meet at the Grizzly Bear Gas Station/Restuarant at 11AM. Randall Parker will be having breakfast there and say's the food is great! and to come early if you would like to have breakfast. The Grizzly Bear is located at the junction of 19/129 and 64 by Deckers Flea Market.
A Motion was made and passed, to reimburse the families of the two girls, Amber Swope and Sage Martus, that went to the 3 day 4-H Horse Clinic in Asheville, for their tuition of $125.00 for each. The Club has a fund for this and somehow it got overlooked this year. The girls will be doing a report at next month's meeting of what they learned.
Kim at Florel Farms has allowed us to hold our Fun Show there. The date of Oct. 18th was agreed on, anyone that would like to volunteer please get in touch with Barbara Kissling.
The items from the St. Jude's Ride should be available to pass out at the next meeting, we're waiting on the list to come back to us so that we know who get's what items and sizes.
Donna Gains has ticket's for "Free" admission to the Dennis Reis "No Dust Tour" Oct 11 and 12, in Cookville, TN. Anyone interested in getting together a group to go see him get in touch with Donna.
The next meeting will be at the United Community Bank on August 14, hope to see you there.
Happy Trails, Wildestreak.
Monday, June 02, 2008
June 2008 Newsletter
Hello Everyone, I'm back!!
I hate computers. My new one died and I just got this one up and running. We just missed May, what can I say!
The next meeting is June 8th. I will have the new phone lists ready and you can get it there that night. Also I have the tee shirts, if you want one come to the meeting!
We are still working on a Fun Show, Randall has a committee working on a place.
I hate computers. My new one died and I just got this one up and running. We just missed May, what can I say!
The next meeting is June 8th. I will have the new phone lists ready and you can get it there that night. Also I have the tee shirts, if you want one come to the meeting!
We are still working on a Fun Show, Randall has a committee working on a place.
There has been a lot of rides and camping going on, it would be nice to hear how your trips have been, so if you are coming to the meeting and you took a camping trip, let us know about it.
The next family ride is June10th, Saturday at Buck Bald. You will meet at 11am at Bear Paw Gas station on the 4lane in Murphy. It's across the street from the big flea market.
We are still involved with Fires Creek, I hope you all are reading Sue's emails and Charlie wrote a great letter he sent out. So did Bob and Sharon Goggins. We can't save this wonderful area if we sit back and do nothing. If you don't know what to do, come to the meeting and we'll tell you.
Our St. Jude Ride was so nice. We had 37 riders and the camp ground was packed. Everyone one had a great time and the weather held out for us. I don't know the full amount we got, but it was well over a $1,00.00. What a great club we have!!
Keep Darrell and Janet in your prayers, they have been though so much, the transplant is done and we just wait now to see if it works, we miss them both so much!!
Happy Trails,
Esther
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Missing Horse Finder
I received this in an email and thought it might interest the club.
NetPosse.com Idaho Alert - GA - RECOVERED! Black TWH Mare - Bartow County - April 7, 2008
It's been almost 4 months, and Star is finally home!
Though her owners do not know if she was stolen or not, nor where she was for most of this time ... she was only three miles from home when her owners received the good news.
How many other missing horses have been found but no one knows where they belong?
Download flyer and get more info here:
http://www.netposse.com/stolenmissing/missing_1/StarGAmissingJan08.htm
Angela Kirby NetPosse Exec Coordinator Stolen Horse International, Inc. www.netposse.com
704-484-2165 reply: stolenhorse@netposse.com
Home of Idaho Alerts for Missing Horses --Join NetPosse - Never underestimate the power of one!
Purchase microchips and farm security signs at SHI --Proceeds help continue SHII's educational and victim support programs. NetPosse.com Stolen Horse Alerts for Stolen/Missing Horses and more ... A stolen horse could be a long distance in a short time period. Please pass this to your associations, list groups, council members, friends and ask them to do the same. If you put information on your website please link the info to NetPosse.com. SHI will be updating information and has the only flyer ready to print and post for those who want to help. The Internet is great for spreading the word but success stories show that most horse are found from a flyer. Thank you very much for your generosity in helping these victims. -- Debi Metcalfe , President--Stolen Horse International.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
April 2008 Newsletter
Hello Everyone,
Spring is near and I hope riding weather!! Don’t forget, April 11-13 camping and riding at Jake Mt. Call Barbara Kissling for more details.
Next meeting is April 10th at the bank. We will tell everyone where the family ride will be for that weekend. We will be handing out your St. Jude forms so you can be collecting pledges. April 26th at Standing Indian, starting at 11 am. Please plan to be there!!
I have had a time getting the logo to the tee shirt man, so the delay is from my end. I will try very hard to get it to him this week.
It would be nice to have a club formed camp out some time soon; we have so many neat places to camp and ride all around us. Let’s talk about this at the next meeting.
If any of you have problems with rain rot I will pass along a treatment Betty Weir gave me that works real well.
I hear the tee shirts may be ready for the April meeting. So be there to get yours.
The equine dentist is coming to town this month, April 7&8 at the Kisslings farm. If you want to float your horse’s teeth let me know.
I don’t know who our speaker is this month, but come and see our secret speaker!!!
I’m still looking for articles to add to the newsletter!!
Happy Trails, Esther
Spring is near and I hope riding weather!! Don’t forget, April 11-13 camping and riding at Jake Mt. Call Barbara Kissling for more details.
Next meeting is April 10th at the bank. We will tell everyone where the family ride will be for that weekend. We will be handing out your St. Jude forms so you can be collecting pledges. April 26th at Standing Indian, starting at 11 am. Please plan to be there!!
I have had a time getting the logo to the tee shirt man, so the delay is from my end. I will try very hard to get it to him this week.
It would be nice to have a club formed camp out some time soon; we have so many neat places to camp and ride all around us. Let’s talk about this at the next meeting.
If any of you have problems with rain rot I will pass along a treatment Betty Weir gave me that works real well.
I hear the tee shirts may be ready for the April meeting. So be there to get yours.
The equine dentist is coming to town this month, April 7&8 at the Kisslings farm. If you want to float your horse’s teeth let me know.
I don’t know who our speaker is this month, but come and see our secret speaker!!!
I’m still looking for articles to add to the newsletter!!
Happy Trails, Esther
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
March 2008 Newsletter
Hello Everyone,
Our next meeting is March 13th at the bank. Jenny has invited a man to come and show us some tee shirt ideas, so plan to be there. We start at 7pm.
We are putting out a new phone list, so if you have not paid your dues, please mail Donna your dues or bring to meeting. The phone list is based on members.
I hear everyone that went to Florida had fun. Those that did not go are green with envy.
We are still working on our maps and info for the clubs use, so bring in anything you might think would be of interest.
I do hate to have to say we lost another GREAT horse.
Randall lost Jack to colic, we all share in his sorrow. Our hearts go out to you Randall. Jack will always be alive in our thoughts and hearts.
Spring is near and I’m sure we all are ready!! Time to clean up your tack and do a trailer check. We just had a near accident where the reese trailer hitch came off as the person was pulling into a restaurant, lucky no one was hurt. So check!
Hope to see you on the trails REAL soon!
Happy Trails, Esther
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Extreme Trail Challenge
Go to the following web site for more information and some nifty pictures.
Quoted from http://home.comcast.net/~mygeorgiahouse/site/:
Extreme Trail Challenge - Extreme Trail Challenge
The next Extreme Trail Challenge is scheduled for March 29th and 30th, 2008. The deadline to register is March 19, 2008. Registration fee is $35.00.
We will be holding our first Juvenile Trail Challenge, for riders 18 years of age and under, on June 21, 2008. Registration fee is $20.00.
We have scheduled an Adult Confidence Course for beginner riders or experienced riders on beginner horses immediately following the Juvenile Trail Challenge on June 21, 2008.We will take as many riders as time allows - there is no charge for this course.
You may register for any of the above events on the "Register for Upcoming Events" page.
What is The Extreme Trail Challenge?
The ExtremeTrail Challengeis hosted by Double C Stables in Dawsonville, GA and is a timed race with obstacles designed to not only push horse and rider out of their traditional comfort zone, but also test the communication and horsemanship of each team. The horse/rider combination will navigate a course through natural trails where they will encounter natural terrain changes along with man made obstacles designed to mentally, more than physically, challenge both horse and rider. The Extreme Trail Challenge is held once every two months during the year with the winners competing each November in an invitation onlyfinal Challenge to determine the Extreme Trail Challenge Champion for that year. Invited competitors will include the top five finishers from each challenge for that year and the one person who competed in all of the previous challenges for that year with the best average score/time.
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There's much more at the website.
Sunday, February 03, 2008
February 2008 Newsletter
Hello Everyone,
We are going to have a speaker at the next meeting, which is Feb. 14th. Lawrence Beal is going to speak to us about the County Mounties. Please try to come and invite a friend. We will be looking at logos for the new tee shirts and will have the sizes there to try so you will be ready to order very soon. Jenny has been working on this and we hope to get this going. Don't forget to bring any maps or hand written trails that might be of interest. We are trying to make a book for the club’s use and any new member.
Darrell has a very nice trail horse for sale. He is 5 yrs. old and Darrell rode him a lot, so he is very good on the trails and loads good. If you are looking for a good trail horse, he is at Charlie and Barbara Kissling’s place. Call them to set up a time to see him.
Our St. Jude ride is set up for April 26th at Fires Creek, if the weather is good we could make it a camp out too! Mark your calenders now.
As a lot of you know Darrell is doing better, he is getting around and he and Janet have bought a new camper so they can come and join in the fun. Don't give up on those prayers. Darrell still has a way to go and he and Janet thank you all for all your caring thoughts and prayers.
We will be starting up the Sat. Rides soon as it warms up, so get those horses ready!
Since this has been a long winter, I get lots of calls for hay. If you find some and want to pass it along for other club members, just let me know.
We camped at Hunter camp a couple of weeks ago and everyone had fun. It was Doug and Sue's first trip with their new LQ horse trailer. Susan needed a beer when she got there, but all in all she did good. Hope they have many more great trips.
We have had a lot of winter colds going around, so bundle up and stay warm.
Until next time,
Happy Trails,
Esther
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