Equine Gatherings - Community

Ask the Pro for Thursday, 3-4

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:20:18 GMT

Dr. Jessica Younk will be here with a program called "What to do until the vet comes!" If you have an emergency with your horse, do you know what to do until the vet gets there? Do you know how to take your horses vitals? What else do you need to know? GREAT OPPORTUNITY.....don't miss it!

Used Saddles

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:45:07 GMT

We have been selling quite a few used saddles lately. This is the time of year when people are shopping for saddles so if you have one to sell, bring it in! If you are shopping for one, check ours out!
You can always see what we have in stock by checking the "Used Saddle Inventory" on our website.

Celebrating 5 Years!

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:38:03 GMT

Mark your calendars NOW for Sat. March 27 when we will
Celebrate our 5th Birthday!

We'll have Cake, and Sales, and Prizes and Gifts 4 U while you take a look at all of the New Spring Merchandise!

Yeah! Dr. Denise Burbury-Muston will be here from 4-?

She is celebrating her
25th anniversary as a vet!
Come for a toast to wish her well!

This Thursday Night (Feb 25)

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:34:33 GMT

Trainer, Deb Johnson, will be here to talk to us about Bits and Bitting. Let Deb help take the mystery out of choosing and using the correct bit for your horse!

She will also talk about tack in general and if you are a new horse owner, this is a GREAT opportunity to pick the brain of this well respected pro!

Are you working with a young horse?????

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:44:06 GMT

Feb. 18, 6-8 p.m. Trainer David Burnisky and vet, Dr. Liz Kruttlin will host a round table on Starting the Young Horse. What can you do with you baby and when? How to facilitate a healthy, happy horse.

Here are two great brains for you to pick!

Cricklewood Dressage Show

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:53:59 GMT

Cricklewood Dressage Dressage Sport Horse In Hand May 13, 2010 USEF /USDF #328122 Judge: Jos Sevriens USEF ("r") Sport Horse Judge Georgia TD: Rosemary Herman USEF ("R") TD Michigan Show Manager: Pat Toth (810) 614-1383 Show Secretary: Lois Kropiewnicki (248) 891-1220 Prize List coming soon Opening Date: March 1, 2010 Closing Date: April 13, 2010 USEF

Cricklewood Dressage Schooling Shows I & II May 14, 15 & 16, 2010



Cricklewood Dressage Schooling Show I Win A Gin Farm May 14 & 15, 2010

Cricklewood Dressage Schooling Show II Win A Gin Farm May 16, 2010

Opening Date for Schooling Shows: March 1, 2010 Closing Date for Schooling Shows: April 14, 2010 One Weekend - Two shows Scores Qualify for year end awards for MidWest Dressage Association for all competitors that are current MDA members when showing during the Cricklewood Dressage Schooling Shows. Silent Auction Saturday May 15 during the competitor party. Donationswelcome! Proceeds will benefit Horses Haven in Howell Michigan. The need has never been greater and we are honored to assist this great rescue organization! Won't you help us help them? If you have items to donate, we would be happy to pick up if you are unable to drop off at the show. Call Pat or Marie.......contact info on entry page.

Catherine Siterlet is Coming March 27

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:17:53 GMT

Animal Communicator Cathy Siterlet will be doing a Pro Night on March 25 (no charge!) and will introduce you to what she does, how she does it and perhaps get you on your way to doing it too! (Cool!)
She is also taking appointments for Saturday, March 27. Call the store at 810-678-8000 to make your appt!

This Thursday Night (Feb 11)

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:48:54 GMT

Feb. 11, 6-8 p.m. Pat Toth of Cricklewood Dressage (www.cricklewooddressage.com) will guide us through getting ready for a dressage show. Learn how to make your entries and what you need to know to get your horse ready to show. Pat is hosting a schooling show at Win-A-Gin on May 14-16 and a USEF Dressage Sport Horse in Hand Show on May 13th. If anyone enters and pays for the schooling show tonight, they will receive $10 off his or her entries.

Sat, April 17 - MDA Used Tack and Apparel Sale

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:28:55 GMT

Mark your calendar for the
MDA Used Tack and Apparel Sale
and
Mini Clinic Sessions on
Horse Turnout
Rider Turnout and Braiding
(Rider Clothing courtesy of Equine Gatherings)

Indoor sale space will be free to all MDA members all others $10
Mini sessions are free to MDA members, all others $5

Admittance to sale is free

At Lost World Farm in Ortonville
Saturday, April 17

Additional information, details, and contact information to follow. Watch your MDA newsletter and www.midwestdressage.org.
Contact gail_anderson@comcast.net

Clinic - Saturday, April 3, MDA Scribing Clinic!

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:34:49 GMT

We are full for our afternoon session so we are adding a morning session! Call now to register for the 10:00 class!

Saturday, April 3 1 - 3:30 PM* at Equine Gatherings

*second class added for 10 a.m. call now to register
(also o.k. if you want to switch from p.m. to a.m. class)

Midwest Dressage Association presents

"Learn to Be a Dressage Show Scribe".

Let us take the mystery out of scribing so that you will feel confident to sit in the judges box with the opportunity to see first hand what the judges are looking for and possibly even earn some money. Anyone can learn to be a good scribe with a little practice.

Presented by Carolyn Van Cise who is a very experienced scribe with many years of experience with a variety of judges from Intro through Grand Prix and freestyles at USDF/USEF dressage shows.

Reservations are strongly encouraged as space is limited to 12. Call the store to make your reservation. (810-678-8000) Bring paper and pencil.
No cost to MDA members, $10 for non-members. (please pay on April 3)

Sat., March 20 at Michigan State

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:38:39 GMT

Crusts, bumps, lumps and other icky skin conditions

When: Sat. March 20, 9 a.m - 12 p.m.
Where: E-100 Veterinary Medical Center - Free Admission
Questions: Linda Silvers@ 517-355-0001 (no need RSVP) or silversl@cvm.msu.edu
Speakers: Dr. Hal Schott, Betsy Carr and Annette Petersen

Have you ever wondered what that crusty "fungus" was on your horse or whether or not you should be concerned about the marble-sized lump on your gray horses tail? Well, come to MSU on Saturday morning, March 20, for a discussion of common and not so common skin problems on horses.
Maps: http://maps.msu.edu/

Pro Night on Pasture Management

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:01:12 GMT

NOW is the time to think about Pasture Management and Maintenance.
When is the best time to Overseed?
What seed should I use?
What about Weed-Killers?
What about fertilizing?

John Paige is an EXPERT.
He will tell you how to do it yourself OR will set up an appointment to come and do it for you!

Your pasture is VERY IMPORTANT so don't miss this opportunity to meet this pro!

Celebration of the Horse 2010

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:55:11 GMT

Save the Date!
This years Celebration is scheduled for Sat. September 25!

MidMichigan Dressage Schooling Shows Schedule

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:41:30 GMT

MidMichigan Dressage Show
2010 Show Dates.

May 29-30, 2010 - AmberWay Stables - Ortonville, MI
Judges Douglas Peterbough and Carol Grant

June 12-13, 2010 - Mt Pleasant Fairgrounds - Mt Pleasant, MI
Judges Nancy Bryant and Carolyn VanCise

August 28-29, 2010 - Mt Pleasant Fairgrounds - Mt Pleasant, MI
Judges Dorothy Mueller and Sue Thome

You will be able to find all the necessary information for our schooling shows on our new website. (www.freewebs.com/midmichigandressage )At MidMichigan Dressage Schooling Shows you do not need to be a member of an organization to show.

For those who are members of the Midwest Dressage Association, scores earned at our shows are eligible towards your year-end awards as we are an open Dressage Schooling Show, not limited by breed, age, or membership.

We are committed to bringing Dressage to the Central Michigan area and are looking forward to seeing everyone again and meeting new riders!

Sincerely,

Will & Mel

Dressage Test Riding...check this out!

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:08:30 GMT

Dressage Test Riding Clinic at YOUR Farm
presented by;
eDressageShow.com and Snethkamp Dressage LLC.

Join Susan Snethkamp and Laurel Johnson for the launch of eDressageShow.com....your internet dressage competition website.

for a flyer with complete information

click here