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March/April 2012 PO Box 14, Scandia, MN 55073 www.scandiariders.com
Upcoming Events –
“Line Up”
See the SRSC Web site for details.
“On Deck” (coming soon)
3/1/12 Membership Meeting
Scandia Community Center
Contact: Terry Caflisch
4/5/12 Membership Meeting
Scandia Community Center
Contact: Terry Caflisch
4/27/12 Fun Show (closed)
SRSC Ring
Contact: Becky Mathison
“In the Hole” (out a bit)
5/3/12 Membership Meeting
SRSC Ring – Cleanup & Potluck
Contact: Terry Caflisch
5/12/12 Pleasure Show (closed)
SRSC Ring
Contact: Mary Bradley
5/18/12 Fun Show (closed)
SRSC Ring
Contact: Becky Mathison
6/14/12 Fun Show (closed)
SRSC Ring
Contact: Mary Bradley
6/24/12 Open Show
Deadbroke Arena – Hugo
Contact: Gayle Bergstrom
6/29/12 Fun Show (closed)
SRSC Ring
Contact: Becky Mathison
7/8/12 Game Show (closed)
SRSC Ring
Contact: Mary Bradley
7/27/12 Fun Show (closed)
SRSC Ring
Contact: Becky Mathison
8/19/12 Over The Hill Show (closed)
SRSC Ring
Contact: SRSC Royalty
8/24/12 Fun Show (closed)
SRSC Ring
Contact: Becky Mathison
9/21/12 Fun Show (closed)
SRSC Ring
Contact: Becky Mathison
Scandia Riders Saddle Club
A family-oriented club organized in 1975 which offers a variety of things to do with fun
people who share common interests with horses.
Club News – “From the Horse’s Mouth”
SRSC Annual Awards Banquet
See pg. 4 for highlights and pictures.
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The weather is getting nicer and we are all itching for fun things
to do. Here are a few options our fellow club members thought
you might want to consider.
Extreme Trail Competition in Mora
SRSC Contact: Sue Prokop (651-324-1310)
Dates: Wednesday evenings in June, other dates tbd
Details: There is a new extreme trail competition course that features many obstacles open in
Mora, MN. Sue currently has a full league of 10 SRSC members for Wednesday evenings in
June, but if you are not signed up yet and have an interest, call Sue. She is willing
to form a second league if there’s enough interest or sign you up as a substitute. Group rates
are available through Sue - $10 per night for 2 course runs.
Sheriff’s Mounted Posse Association Convention
SRSC Contact: Laura Kemmis (651-433-5819)
Dates: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Details: For an afternoon and evening of food, fun and silent auction, business meeting,
entertainment, and live auction, please plan to attend. Event is $22 per person and will be held
at the VFW #8752 (Big Red Barn); 9260 East Point Douglas Road; Cottage Grove, MN 55016;
651-459-9940. See SRSC Web site for more details and the registration form.
Jerusha’s Extreme Cowboy Challenge
SRSC Contact: Stephanie Schuster (651-433-5911)
Dates: to be determined based on interest
Details: An extreme cowboy challenge course and training is available from Jerusha Steinert,
a Certified Level 1 Extreme Cowboy Race judge and Top 10 Extreme Cowboy Race Finalist of
the Professional Division 2010. Class Topics include a teeter bridge, cowboy curtain, backing
through objects and much more. Costs vary from $15 to $40 per hour depending on the
number of riders. Classes are held at Lakeview Farm; 17742 Keystone Ave; * Hugo, MN
55038. Call Stephanie if you are interested.
2-Day Parelli Clinic
SRSC Contact: Susan Smith (651-433-2236)
Dates: June 2 – 3, 2012
Details: This clinic will focus on ground work and the horse/human relationship. The Seven
Games are seven different ground exercises that build on each other to develop a language
between horse and human. These games focus on building confidence and respect. Practicing
these exercises and learning the most effective way to teach your horse depending on their
“horsenality” can address many problems between horse and rider, both on the ground and
under saddle. To learn more about the Instructor at www.kevinbolf.com.
Event will be held at the SRSC arena in two, half-day sessions. There is room for 6
horses/riders in the morning and 6 in the afternoon sessions. Cost is $125 for both days. See
the SRSC Web site for details or call Susan with questions or to sign up.
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Membership Corner – “Round Up”
Membership Meetings: held the 1 st Thursday of every month, 7:30 p.m., at the Scandia Community Center.
Board Meeting & Membership Meeting Minutes: available at www.scandiariders.com or upon request from Renee Lee
Current Membership:
Single: 30
Family: 30
New Members: On behalf of everyone at SRSC, we want to welcome the following new members!!!!
Monthly Meeting Treat List – “Sweet Feed”
Get to know your fellow SRSC club members here. If you’d like to appear, contact Grace
Borg.
Grace Borg: Club Member since 2010
5 things you might want to know about me….
I am a Sophomore at UW-River Falls majoring in Animal Science-Equine Emphasis
I was born on November 20, 1991. I moved to Marine on St. Croix, where I currently
live, from Shoreview, MN a year and a half ago after I graduated High School.
My horse’s name is Victory, or “Vic”. He is a 12-year old Morgan and we’ve done
everything from hunter pleasure and basic dressage to trail riding and team sorting.
Besides horses, I like to spend my spare time cooking, walking my dogs, and
spending time with my friends and family.
I am a vegetarian and a Scorpio!
March 2012……………………………………………………………………………..Luci & Emily Struck
April 2012……………………………………………………………………………….Gayle & Hannah Bergstrom
May 2012………………………………………………………………………………..Potluck at SRSC Ring–Spring Clean Up
Royalty News – “Bling”
The Firkus Family (joined1/9/12)
Julia Posterick (joined 1/30/12)
Membership Forms and Information: available at www.scandiariders.com.
Member Spotlight – “Howdy Partner”
Congratulations to our new 2012 SRSC Royalty: Kayla Erickson (Queen)
Hannah Bergstrom (Jr. Princess)
Katie Crum (Jr. Royalty)
*Interested in Running for 2013 SRSC Royalty? Bring completed forms (available on club website under “Royalty”) due by
our May membership meeting--5/3/12
Sunshine Club
Laurie Carlson & Family – Deepest sympathy for the loss of Laurie’s father
Mary Bradley – Wishing you a quick recovery
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Tips & Techniques – “Round Pen”
Tighten Your Girth in Three Stages
While there’s no golden rule for how tight you should cinch your horse, remember that you should tighten it in stages. The first time I cinch
the horse snugly, but I don’t cut him in half. I want to give him a chance to warm up and get comfortable before I really cinch him up. I’ll do
groundwork for about 5 minutes, and then I’ll check the girth and tighten it a little more. I’ll do groundwork again for 5 to 10 minutes and
then I’ll tighten my girth for the third time.
The third time I do the cinch up, I really do it up tight. You may have heard me tell a joke about this on tour. I often say that when I tighten
a girth up, I tighten it so tight the horse’s eyes roll back in his head. Even though that’s obviously a joke, I really do make it a point to do
girths up snugly.
When the horse is warmed up and mentally ready, I’m not afraid to cinch him up tight. The reality is most people don’t tighten the cinch up
nearly enough. This isn’t just careless - it’s dangerous. When a saddle slips under a horse’s belly, whoever’s riding him is going to end up
in a massive wreck. If you’ve warmed your horse up and given him time to get used to the saddle before really cinching him up tight, you
should be able to cinch him up quite snugly without making him feel uncomfortable.
Source: Clinton Anderson, 2/6/12, No Worries Club Newsletter, Down Under Horsmanship
This & That – “Muck Bucket”
Thank you to everyone who completed the SRSC Survey. Results are being tallied and will
be used to make our SRSC the best saddle club ever. Congratulations to Renee Lee for
winning the $25 Target gift card.
A few serving items were left behind at the Annual Banquet in January. If you’re missing a
bowl, platter, or breadboard, please call Terry Caflisch (612-710-8767).
Classifieds – “Tack Room”
15.5” Lightweight
Circle Y Saddle
Saddle – Black – Fabric Fenders. Well used
but good condition - $200. Call Terry Caflisch
at 612-710-8767.
Used Western Pleasure Tack -
show reins and headstall to match a brown
saddle. Call Terry Caflisch at 612-710-8767.
Brand New 17.5”
Black Crest Ridge
WesternSaddle-$1,600
Black, all leather, 17.5” padded seat, extra wide-
8” gullet. Includes- 4 point breast collar, rear
cinch, matching headstall with nose band. Also
has the wider stirrups for trail riding comfort. It is
a beautiful saddle and never been used. Located
in Forest Lake, MN
(Pictured to the right)
For more info visit:
(http://www.tacktrader.com/show_item.php?tack
_id=420059)
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2012 SRSC Leadership – “Trail Bosses”
Officers & Board Members
President: Terry Caflisch 612-710-8767 Board Members: Gayle Bergstrom 651-653-9215
Vice President: Open N/A Sonia Borg 651-433-4746
Treasurer: Laura Kemmis 651-433-5819 Dianne Daniels 651-464-7285
Secretary: Renee Lee 651-433-4309
Committee Chairs
Awards: Pam Foshay Ring & Grounds Terry Caflisch & Renee Lee
Banquet: Open Royalty & PR Kayla Erickson
Clinics: Open Shows – Closed Mary Bradley
Directory: Heather Taylor Shows – Open Gayle Bergstrom
Fundraising: Open Sunshine Bridget Edgar
Membership: Dianne Daniels Trail Rides Sonia Borg
Newsletter: Grace Borg Versatility Open
Parades: Sonia Borg Web Site Sarah Kilgriff
Taco Daze Float: Sue Prokop WSCA Delegates Laurie Carlson & Allan Spidahl
Team Sorting Sue Prokop & Laura Kemmis
Royalty
Queen Kayla Erickson
Junior Princess Hannah Bergstrom
Junior Royalty Katie Crum
Newsletter Information – “Trail Guide”
Submit newsletter ideas/articles/classified/etc. to:
2012 SRSC Annual Awards Banquet
Grace Borg
(612) 437-0132
Farmgirl291@yahoo.com
Next Submission Deadline: April 15, 2012
Thank you Scandia Riders Saddle Club for a wonderful year end banquet. If you
missed it, here is a quick re-cap:
All of the tables were decorated by SRSC members. The Erickson family table
caught the eye of the majority and one a “Best Table” prize! We enjoyed a
bountiful potluck meal followed by a year in review slide show.
Everyone bid on great silent auction items and the club raised over $1,200. We
beat last year’s total! Thanks to Sonia Borg for chairing the silent auction as well
as the many generous businesses and individuals who donated.
Year end awards were presented by Pam and Linda. SRSC 2012 royalty (listed
on pg. 2) held a personal items/soap drive. We received over 50lbs of personal
items that were donated to the Alexander House in Blaine. Laura Kemmis, being
our greatest donor, won a prize.
The end of the night left Gayle, Hannah, and Bridget locking up. Someone
(Bridget) dropped the key in the mail slot thinking the doors would lock behind
us. We also realized should anyone drop a key in the slot you can get it back out
with a hanger and double stick mounting tape.
Thank you all for a great banquet!
Bridget
The Erickson family took home the prize for “Best
Table” with an Old West theme.
Our 2012 Royalty: Hannah Bergstrom,
Kayla Erickson, and Katie Crum.
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