april newsies - northwoods harness club...
TRANSCRIPT
To Ocala We Came To Ocala We Came To Ocala We Came To Ocala We Came Jeanette Rantala and Sheri Houtakker—
WWWWinter in Ocala, Florida is a horse-lovers dream. There are endless ranches,
ranchettes, race tracks, riding and training stables, stud farms and horse shows
every weekend. Sheri Houtakker and Jeanette Rantala missed seeing you there
this winter. They volunteered for the Live Oaks International Combined
Driving and Show Jumping held at Live Oaks Stud Farm March 9-12.
Day 1: A volunteer coordinator warmly welcomed all volunteers during the
early morning continental breakfast. A lead person for each task met
volunteers at a pre-assigned station to give detailed instructions. This year a
man from Austria was in charge
of driving dressage shows.
Sheri staffed the warm-up
arena for driven dressage on
Thursday, checking in each competitor and alerting them to the start of
their scheduled time. After the turnouts finished their test in the
Competition Arena, Jeanette and two other women measured the axle
between the two rear wheels. This measurement was used in the
obstacle/cones course on Sunday.
Day 2: After a provided lunch on Friday they both assisted scribes for
international judges for more driven dressage tests in the lower arena.
One judge was from France and the other from Sweden.
Day 3: The Horse Network Driving Marathon featured singles, pairs and four-in-hands competing in ponies and horse
divisions on Saturday. Thousands of spectators, walked the perfectly groomed grounds to see horses splashing through
ponds, galloping over bridges, leaping up banks and twisting through mazes of fence as they negotiated hazards in this
timed event. The “Gulch” Hazard was amazing (see pic) and Sheri relieved
one of the spotters while she took a break.
Day 4: On Sunday morning the obstacle/cones course at the Competition
Arena was surrounded by covered bleachers as well as tables with food and
beverage service under white tents. The cones were interspersed among
the jumps used by the jumpers on day three and Sunday afternoon. The
horses, carriages and weather were beautiful and volunteers went home
with t-shirts and visors as mementos of a delightfully long weekend. For
more information check out the website at: www.liveoakinternational.com
On another horsey note, Sheri and Jeanette took dressage riding lessons at
the Big Rock Equestrian Center (BREC), owned by Tyra Vernon, now living in Ocala but originally from near Ashland, WI.
Another Wisconsinite, Autumn Howland from Maple, WI, works for her. The week was topped off by shopping at several
tack shops.
AprilAprilAprilApril 2017201720172017 Live Oak International 2017 – Chester Weber and Co.
Mini BitsMini BitsMini BitsMini Bits Harness Club Takes On Horse Fair
Connie Johnson--The Northland Horse Fair,
sponsored by Diamond Royal Tack in Superior turned
out to be a very successful event this year and the
display for the Northwoods Harness Club was awesome!
In addition to Smokey Joe's easy entry cart and harness,
this year’s display included a beautiful Doctors Buggy
owned by Jim Block and a very classy wicker road cart
and 1913 Swedish sleigh owned by Candy Hankins.
Candy's display even included some of her fine show
apparel.
We also displayed digital pictures, posters, handouts, a
rein rail and complimentary magazines. The people that
came to visit the booth had lots of questions about the
club, driving, and the vehicles.
We let visitors know that new members are always
welcome, and that the NWHC holds events throughout
the year for all it's members.
Jim Block also gave a very informative demonstration
on "Harnessing the Horse". As always, he did an
awesome job and and was a hit.
Vicki Garro, Alana Maijala, Jim Block, Candy Hankins and
I were all on hand to greet visitors to the booth. It was a
great event with good club participation. The highlight
of the day for me was getting a ride through the mall in
the Doctor’s Buggy with Jim as my horse!
May Clinic in Hayward is On!
Candy Hankins—Mark your calendars for the Warm Me
Up Driving Event at the Hayward Arena on May 20th.
We’ll have two cones courses, cross country trail loop,
Arena Games and Driver Dream It Up. Starts at 10 a.m.
with set up and tear down before and after. We’ll finish
up the day with yummy pot luck and prizes. The only
cost is a $20.00 membership in the Northwest
Wisconsin Equine Club if you are not already a member.
More info to be sent out soon.
Cones practice at Warm Me Up in May 2015
Bye Bye Biting Fly
If your equine pals suffer from biting flies of the
Tabanidae family (i.e. horse flies, deer flies, etc.) there is
a product called HORSE PAL BITING FLY TRAPS, out of
Omro, WI. http://www.bitingflies.com/
Some club members plan on gathering similar materials
to create their own home-made version,
and work on building it at the Memorial
Weekend Bird Sanctionary in late May. If
this interests you, then the following
Youtube Demo should help you get an
idea of what is needed to build your very
own (or order one):
https://youtu.be/PcTaUZBQees
For SaleFor SaleFor SaleFor Sale Reg Behrends--Pony cart for sale. Easy entry cart with
brakes, built by Guy Foltz. Will fit 13-14 hand pony. Very
sturdy with motor cycle wheels. Asking $1400. Contact
Reg Behrends at [email protected]
Mary MacGrath--17h Irish Sport horse gelding and his
harness and cart for sale. $5000 for the package. I will
even separate out the horse if needed. Thanks. 847-
989-4857 [email protected]
Claudia Cavanaugh--Posting for a friend: Four-in-Hand
harness, black with spots. Quarter horse size. Very
pretty harness---black leather with lots of spots. More
draft horse style, but not draft size. Harness is in lovely
condition, was custom made for owner. Willing to
separate into two pair harnesses. $4000 for the four,
and $2000 each if split into two pair harnesses. Also
nice pair harness with no spots, $1600. Please email
Claudia for more information...pictures available.
[email protected] or call 715-419-2661
UpcominUpcominUpcominUpcomingggg Club Club Club Club EventsEventsEventsEvents May 20th—Warm Me Up Clinic, Hayward Arena. Candy
Hankins [email protected] or 715-413-1049
May 26- 29 AND Sept 2-5--Spring Camp at Bird
Sanctuary – Gordon, WI Club Meeting Saturday, after
Potluck Meal
June 10-11 Club Drive-- Claudia and John Cavanaugh,
Cumberland WI. [email protected]
Aug 19 Club Drive – Alfresco Acres Country Drive-
Bennett WI. Rain date Sept 23. Don & Jeanette Rantala
Sep 30-Oct 1 Club Drive-- Indian Lake Drive, Penokee
Mountain Area –Hosts Steve & Barb Robertson
Oct TBD—Club Drive and Dory Kidder Farm near Stone
Lake WI. 715-468-2635
Other Events of NoteOther Events of NoteOther Events of NoteOther Events of Note May 6th--Connie Johnson is gathering information for
camping at St. Croix State Park east of Hinckley, Mn.
This is the same weekend as the MN Distance Riding
Assoc. event May 6 and 7 which includes Distance
Driving. Contact Connie for more info on camping:
[email protected] and for Distance Driving, check
out the MNDRA website at: http://www.mndra.com/
May 6-7 MNDRA 1 Distance Drive Hinckley, MN.
Theresa Meyer [email protected]
May 6-7 Kettles & Bits Distance Drive New Prospect
WI. Joslyn Seefeldt [email protected]
May 13-- Diane Monson-- I am hosting a drive at Sand
Dunes State Forest, just west of Zimmerman MN. The
official drive is Saturday May 13 , but can easily be a 2
or 3 days of driving. Hopefully the Dunes horse camp
will be open $16.00 per day, or folks can stay at my
place, I live a block away. The DNR has been kind
enough to open the gate so 4 wheeled vehicles can get
on to the trails. 2 wheels can easily go around the gates,
and out riders are always welcome. The drive is open to
all of the local driving clubs. The only warning is that the
sand can be very deep on the main trails, but enough
smaller trailers to keep us busy, if your horse/pony is
not in condition. I welcome you all, please just E-mail
[email protected] or phone call 612-670-5958 if you
can join us.
May 13—Driving clinic with Garrett Gustafson. Dave
and Pam Dunn, hosts. Hertel, WI [email protected]
May 17-Lakeland Horse Auction Park Rapids, MN. See
flyer below, sent by Alana Maijala.
June 17-18--Columbus Carriage Festival at Fireman's
Park in Columbus WI
www.columbuscarriagefestival.org Michele Harn Cell
608-558-3436
July 15—Head of Lakes Fair with DRIVING SHOW.
Superior, Wi. Vicki Garro www.holfair.com
July 22-23—Hickory Knoll CDE John Frieburger
July 30—Whips and Wheels Driving Show at Washburn
Co. Fair, Spooner. Robert Housel 715-635-7375
Aug 12-13--Wade House Carriage Driving Days
Greenbush, Wi 920-526-3271
Sep 8-10--Villa Louis Carriage Classic Michael and Shelly
Rider www.carriageclassic.com 608-326-4436
Sep 16-17--Cutfoot Drive at Deer River, MN. Bobbie
Kleffman [email protected] (218) 244-0538
Have a carriage driving event to share with us? Please
let us know [email protected] Include event name,
date, contact information and particulars. Thank you.
NORTHWOODS HARNESS CLUB MEETING
MINUTES
April 17, 2017 Candy and Rob’s home, Cable Wi.
Call to Order: 7:20 pm. 12 Adults, 3 Youth
Treasurer’s Report-- read by Candy Hankins and placed
on file.
Secretary’s Minutes-- from Feb 8th meeting read by
Marti Peterson and approved by Candy H, seconded by
Reg Behrends.
Committee Reports: None
Old Business:
MAY SPRING CLINIC-- Early plans for the 2 weekend
Clinic was cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. Read
further on, all may not be lost.
HORSE FAIR at Mariner Mall: Was a success overall.
Several carriages on display, lots of magazines handed
out, a few new memberships and Jim Block gave a
harnessing demo. Thank you to Connie Stien Johnson
for coordinating this on behalf of the club.
New Business:
LOTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS, outside of the club.
Suggestion made to have an informal driving “clinic” in
Hayward.
May Hayward “Clinic”: Reg B suggested that we go
ahead with plans for a May 20th club only day of driving
at the Hayward arena. To attend, one must be a
member of the Northwest Wisconsin Equestrian Club
(20.00). Candy offered to bring obstacles, and further
planning from the membership is welcome. (Candy find
out about availability first)
FLY, YOU DIE. Insects beware, as we call for materials to
build a biting fly trap (or two or three) patterned after
the HorsePal Fly Trap. Construction to be done at
Memorial Weekend Birdcamp.
Demonstrations:
Beth Peterson and a couple others brought vintage
and carriage driving clothing for swap and the taking.
Don and Jeanette Rantala spent time in Florida and
visited the Tryon International Equestrian Center near
Asheville, N.C. on their way home. The 2018 World
Equestrian Games will be at that venue. Jeanette
handed out flyers about it.
Jeanette R showed helmet covers she sewed, and
patterns were shared. She also showed a variation of a
Drover’s coat/Kleffman’s Cloak that she and Sheri
Houtakker made. Candy demos it below:
Upcoming NWHC Events:
May 20th. Hayward Casual Clinic at the Hayward Arena,
10-4. Set up beforehand, and potluck lunch. NOTE:
Candy will make sure about the Hayward Arena
availability at the next NWWEC meeting. Stay tuned.
May 27th. May Meeting, the last one of the season.
Bird Sanctuary, after Saturday potluck meal.
Sept 3rd. September Meeting, the first of the season.
Bird Sanctuary, after Saturday potluck meal.
Jan 13th 2018: NWHC Sleigh and Cutter Rally
Adjourned 8:08 pm.
Marti Peterson, Secretary
Newsletter Editor Position Available Starting September
1st—Choose your own hours…nine times a year.
Northwoods Harness Club Ltd.
Marti Peterson, Editor 32165 Kjarvick Rd Washburn, WI 54819
TO:
President/Membership: Janet Martens 68200 Cty Line Rd., Brule, WI 54820
715-372-4765 [email protected]
Vice-President: Candis Hankins 44995 South Lake Owen Drive, Cable, WI 54821
715-413-1049 [email protected]
Secretary/Newsletter: Marti Peterson 32165 Kjarvick Rd., Washburn, WI 54891
715-373-5571 [email protected]
Treasurer/NCDA: Sue Ahonen 2499 County Rd 314, Brimson, MN 55602
218-638-2123 [email protected]
Ashland Rally: Charlie Singler 68525 Fish Creek Rd., Ashland, WI 54806
715-685-4725 [email protected]
Director at Large: Connie Stein-Johnson 4350 E, Ullan Rd. Superior, WI 54880
715-399-8120 [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Website: northwoods-harness.org Next Meeting: May 27th at Bird Sancturary after dinner
See Inside About Our May Clinic!