Ask the Pro for Thursday, 3-4Dr. 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!
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Used SaddlesWe 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.
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Celebrating 5 Years!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!
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This Thursday Night (Feb 25)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!
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Are you working with a young horse?????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!
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Cricklewood Dressage ShowCricklewood 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
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Opening Date: March 1, 2010 Closing Date: April 13,
2010

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Cricklewood Dressage Schooling Shows I & II
May 14, 15 & 16, 2010
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Cricklewood Dressage Schooling Show I Win A Gin Farm May 14 & 15, 2010
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Cricklewood Dressage Schooling Show II Win A Gin Farm May 16, 2010
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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.
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Catherine Siterlet is Coming March 27Animal 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!
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This Thursday Night (Feb 11)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.
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Sat, April 17 - MDA Used Tack and Apparel SaleMark 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
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Clinic - Saturday, April 3, MDA Scribing Clinic!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)

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Sat., March 20 at Michigan StateCrusts, 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/
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Pro Night on Pasture ManagementNOW 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!
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Celebration of the Horse 2010Save the Date! This years Celebration is scheduled for Sat. September 25!
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MidMichigan Dressage Schooling Shows ScheduleMidMichigan 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
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Dressage Test Riding...check this out!
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
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