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May/June 2012 PO Box 14, <strong>Scandia</strong>, MN 55073 www.scandiariders.com<br />
Upcoming Events<br />
See the SRSC Website for more details or call the listed<br />
contact.<br />
“On Deck” (coming soon)<br />
5/3/12 Membership Meeting<br />
• SRSC Ring - 5:00 pm – Cleanup &<br />
Potluck<br />
• Contact: Terry Caflisch<br />
5/5/12 Lake Elmo Trail Ride<br />
• Lake Elmo Park Reserve<br />
• Contact: Host TBD<br />
5/12/12 Pleasure Show (closed)<br />
• SRSC Ring<br />
• See SRSC Web site for show bill<br />
• Contact: Mary Bradley<br />
5/18/12 Becky’s Fun Shows<br />
• SRSC Ring<br />
• Contact: Becky Mathison<br />
5/31/12 Barefoot Hoof Care Clinic<br />
• Stephanie Schuster’s House – 6:30 pm<br />
• Contact: Terry Caflisch<br />
6/7/12 Membership Meeting<br />
• <strong>Scandia</strong> Community Center – 7:30 pm<br />
• Contact: Terry Caflisch<br />
6/9/12 Hugo Good Neighbor Days<br />
Parade<br />
• Parade Lineup- Hugo, MN<br />
• Contact Sonia Borg<br />
6/12/12 Rock (Picking) Party<br />
• SRSC Ring – 6:00 pm<br />
Contact: Terry Caflisch<br />
6/14/12 Fun Show (closed)<br />
• SRSC Ring<br />
• Contact: Mary Bradley<br />
6/21/12 Horse Soccer<br />
• SRSC Ring – 6:00 pm<br />
• Contact: Terry Caflisch<br />
<strong>Club</strong> 6/24/12 News Open Continued Show from Page 1<br />
• Deadbroke Arena – Hugo<br />
• Contact: Gayle Bergstrom<br />
6/28/12 Horse Soccer<br />
• SRSC Ring – 6:00 pm<br />
• Contact: Terry Caflisch<br />
6/29/12 Becky’s Fun Shows<br />
• SRSC Ring<br />
• Contact: Becky Mathison<br />
6/30/12 Wild River Trail Ride<br />
• Wild River State Park<br />
• Contact: Laura Kemmis<br />
continued on next page.<br />
<strong>Scandia</strong> <strong>Riders</strong> <strong>Saddle</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />
A family-oriented club organized in 1975 which offers a variety of things to do with fun<br />
people who share common interests with horses.<br />
<strong>Club</strong> News – “From the Horse’s Mouth”<br />
� The Health Benefits of Horseback Riding<br />
� Alternative Treatment for Thrush<br />
See p. 6<br />
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Summer has finally begun and it’s time to kick off<br />
an exciting summer of horsin’ around in the sun with<br />
these upcoming events!<br />
New for 2012 - 50 and over age class now available<br />
at SRSC closed shows.<br />
SRSC Arena Updates<br />
SPRING CLEANUP - The riding season is here and it's time to get the SRSC riding<br />
arena in tip top shape for all of our upcoming activities. On Thursday, May 3, we<br />
will be holding our regular monthly meeting and a potluck at the SRSC arena so<br />
we can do Spring clean up. We have a need to replace nails with screws around<br />
the arena, replace a few boards, pick rocks, and trim tall grass and volunteer shrubs<br />
that have popped up especially down by the trailer. The fun begins at 5:00 and lasts<br />
until we are done. Please bring any tools/yard work items you think might be useful<br />
in our efforts and a dish to share. The SRSC arena is located in <strong>Scandia</strong> on Olinda<br />
Trail (aka County Road 3) .9 miles north of highway 97. In case of bad weather,<br />
meet at the Community Center. Call Terry Caflisch at 612-710-8767 with questions.<br />
NEW THIS YEAR - "rock parties" at the arena. Sorry, we tried to get Bon Jovi and<br />
Aerosmith to come but they respectfully declined. Instead, we can make our own<br />
music while we gather at the SRSC arena to pick new rocks that appear in the arena<br />
throughout the riding season. Dates are planned around some of our upcoming<br />
shows. Please join in on the fun and help us keep the arena in great condition for<br />
the safety and security of our members and horses. Pack a picnic and join us<br />
at 6:00 on the following dates: Tuesday, June 12; Friday, July 6; Friday, August<br />
17. Beverages provided.<br />
MOWING - Anyone interested in mowing? If you have equipment available and are<br />
willing to mow the arena (once, twice, or several times throughout the season),<br />
please call Terry Caflisch at 612-710-8767. Any help you can provide is much<br />
appreciated.<br />
SRSC Parade Practice<br />
SRSC Contact: Sonia Borg (651-433-4746)<br />
Dates: May 7, 14, 21 and June 4 (Prior to Hugo Parade)<br />
Aug 6, 13, 20, and 27 (Prior to Taco Daze Parade)<br />
Details: Parade practices will take place Monday evenings starting promptly at 6:30<br />
pm (riders should be arriving around 6 pm) at Rick-A-Shay Ranch (24520 Lofton<br />
Avenue, Chisago City, MN 55013). Practices will run for about an hour and work on<br />
maneuvers such as: Flank Out, Do-Si-Do, Peel Back, Crossover, Columns of two, or<br />
any new ideas to try out!<br />
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Upcoming Events –<br />
Continued from Page 1<br />
See SRSC Website for details.<br />
“In the Hole” (out a bit)<br />
7/5/12 Membership Meeting<br />
• <strong>Scandia</strong> Community Center – 7:30 pm<br />
• Contact: Terry Caflisch<br />
7/6/12 Rock (Picking) Party<br />
• SRSC Ring – 6:00 pm<br />
• Contact: Terry Caflisch<br />
7/8/12 Game Show (closed)<br />
• SRSC Ring<br />
• Contact: Mary Bradley<br />
7/26/12 Horse Soccer<br />
• SRSC Ring – 6:00 pm<br />
• Contact: Terry Caflisch<br />
7/27/12 Becky’s Fun Shows<br />
• SRSC Ring<br />
• Contact: Becky Mathison<br />
7/29/12 Zumbro Bottoms Trail Ride<br />
• Zumbrota Bottoms State Park<br />
• Contact: Host TBD<br />
8/9/12 Horse Soccer<br />
• SRSC Ring – 6:00 pm<br />
• Contact: Terry Caflisch<br />
8/11/12 Hay Creek Trail Ride<br />
• Hay Creek Valley Campgrounds<br />
• Contact: Host TBD<br />
8/16/12 Horse Soccer<br />
• SRSC Ring – 6:00 pm<br />
• Contact: Terry Caflisch<br />
8/17/12 Rock (Picking) Party<br />
• SRSC Ring – 6:00 pm<br />
• Contact: Terry Caflisch<br />
8/19/12 Over The Hill Show (closed)<br />
• SRSC Ring<br />
• Contact: SRSC Royalty<br />
8/23/12 Horse Soccer<br />
• SRSC Ring – 6:00 pm<br />
• Contact: Terry Caflisch<br />
8/24/12 Becky’s Fun Shows<br />
• SRSC Ring<br />
• Contact: Becky Mathison<br />
9/1/12 Combined Show (closed)<br />
• SRSC Ring<br />
• Contact: Mary Bradley<br />
9/8/12 <strong>Scandia</strong> Taco Daze Parade<br />
• Lineup @ <strong>Scandia</strong> Elementary-3pm<br />
• Contact: Sonia Borg<br />
9/21/12 Becky’s Fun Shows<br />
• SRSC Ring<br />
• Contact: Becky Mathison<br />
1/12/13 Annual Awards Banquet<br />
• <strong>Scandia</strong> Community Center<br />
• Contact: Terry Caflisch<br />
Horse Soccer at the SRSC Arena!<br />
SRSC Contact: Terry Caflisch (612-710-8767)<br />
Dates: Every Thursday<br />
Details: Have you ever played soccer while riding your horse? It's a blast and is played<br />
with a giant ball. This summer, we will be having informal soccer games at the SRSC<br />
arena on certain Thursday nights. Unless someone is up on the rules, we will have to<br />
wing it and make them up as we go. Please show up if you're interested in playing. The<br />
fun starts at 6:00pm. The dates are always on Thursdays and include: June 21; June<br />
28; July 26; August 9; August 16; and August 23. More dates can be added if member<br />
interest supports it. Remember, events at the arena are limited to members only.<br />
Horsenality Seminar<br />
SRSC Contact: Susan Smith (651-433-2236)<br />
Date: May 10 th from 6-9pm<br />
Details: This seminar is being presented by Bryna Helle, a certified 2-Star Parelli<br />
Instructor at Susan Smith’s house on Thursday, May 10th from 6 - 9 PM. The topic<br />
identifies different horsenalities and strategies to work with them. It is a horseless event.<br />
Class size is limited to 6 participants, room still available. Cost is $35. Pizza will be<br />
provided!<br />
Barefoot/Natural Hoof Care Clinic<br />
SRSC Contact: Terry Caflisch (612-710-8767)<br />
Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 6:30 pm<br />
Details: Have you ever wondered about the difference between barefoot hoof care<br />
versus a traditional ferrier? Here is your opportunity to learn about it, along with hoof<br />
anatomy, hoof health, view sample x-rays, cadaver bones, and hoof capsules and view a<br />
trimming demonstration. Our speaker will be Kelly Williams, owner of Bare and Balanced<br />
Hooves. The clinic is free and will be held at Stephanie Schuster's House (13877 195th<br />
Street North; Marine on St. Croix). Call Terry Caflisch to reserve your spot.<br />
Western Dressage Clinic in River Falls, WI<br />
Contact: UW-River Falls Extension (800-228-5607)<br />
Dates: June 8-10, 2012<br />
Details: The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is offering a 3 day Western Dressage<br />
Clinic with Jack Brainard at the UW-River Falls Lab Farm. The clinic will be customized to<br />
the needs of the participating riders and will cover the basic essentials of western<br />
dressage and advanced horsemanship. This clinic is not appropriate for problem or<br />
unstarted horses. Registration is limited to 15 riders. Registration for all three days is<br />
$700. An auditor rate of $25 per day or $60 for all three days is also available. Stabling is<br />
available for an additional $15 per horse per night. Clinic hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<br />
with a lunch break from noon to 1:30 p.m. The UW-River Falls Lab Farm is located in<br />
River Falls, WI, about 30 miles east of the Twin Cities and about 10 miles south of I-94 at<br />
Hudson.<br />
Jerusha’s Extreme Cowboy Challenge<br />
SRSC Contact: Stephanie Schuster (651-433-5911)<br />
Dates: TBD based on interest<br />
Details: An extreme cowboy challenge course and training is available from Jerusha<br />
Steinert, a Certified Level 1 Extreme Cowboy Race judge and Top 10 Extreme Cowboy<br />
Race Finalist of the Professional Division 2010. Class Topics include a teeter bridge,<br />
cowboy curtain, backing through objects and much more. Costs vary from $15 to $40 per<br />
hour depending on the number of riders. Classes are held at Lakeview Farm; 17742<br />
Keystone Ave, Hugo, MN 55038. Call Stephanie if you are interested<br />
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Membership Corner – “Line Up”<br />
Current Membership - Single: 35; Family: 33<br />
New Members: On behalf of everyone at SRSC, please welcome the following new members.<br />
-The Mack Family -Jessica & Nancy Chelmo<br />
-Grant Stoddard -The Remington Family<br />
-Jordan Hild -Tim & Chris Skarphol and Family<br />
-Emily Vogl<br />
Membership Forms and Information: available at www.scandiariders.com.<br />
Membership Meetings – “Round Up”: 1 st Thursday of every month, 7:30 p.m., <strong>Scandia</strong> Community Center<br />
(Reminder: Weather permitting, the May meeting will be a spring clean up and potluck at 5:00 at the SRSC riding arena.)<br />
Board & Membership Meeting Minutes available at www.scandiariders.com or from Renee Lee upon request.<br />
Member Spotlight – “Howdy Mary Partner” - If you would like to appear here, contact Grace Borg.<br />
Bradley: <strong>Club</strong> Member since 2012<br />
5 things you might want to know about me….<br />
• My daughter Kirsten and I have been members since January and I’m the Closed<br />
Show Committee chair person.<br />
• I have a 16-year old Paint/Quarter horse mare named Dinah. My daughter does the<br />
riding and shows her in Games. We have a leaser named Emily Lund, also a<br />
member, who shows Dinah at Game shows as well.<br />
• I am the mom of three children (15, 19, and 23), all living at home. One is in college,<br />
but saving money by being at home, the other has a full-time job but paying off<br />
student loans, etc. This keeps me busy along with my jobs.<br />
• I work two part-time jobs to pay for my hobby (Dinah). I work at Target in Vadnais<br />
Heights and have been there for 14 ½ years. I also work at Mills Fleet Farm in Blaine<br />
and have been there for four years.<br />
• I like to go on walks, bike, travel, camp, read, anything with music and my church.<br />
Monthly Meeting Treat List – “Sweet Feed”<br />
• May 2012………………………………………………………………………………..Potluck at SRSC Ring–Spring Clean Up<br />
• June 2012……………………………………………………………………………….Connie Polsfuss & Sue Prokop<br />
• July 2012………………………………………………………………………………...Lisa & Katie Crum<br />
Royalty News – “Bling”<br />
REMINDER:<br />
*Anyone interested in running for 2013 SRSC Royalty must bring completed forms (available on club website<br />
under “Royalty”) due by our May membership meeting--5/3/12. Call Kayla Erickson at 651-433-5161 with<br />
questions.<br />
Sunshine <strong>Club</strong><br />
• Kallie Taylor- From all of us at SRSC, we wish you luck and a speedy recovery from your skiing<br />
injuries.<br />
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Tips & Techniques – “Round Pen”<br />
Avoid Being Sneaky When Desensitizing Your Horse<br />
By Clinton Anderson<br />
Most people fail when it comes to desensitizing their horses to scary objects because they're sneaky and overly cautious.<br />
They slowly walk up to the horse with the object hidden behind their back, and then very carefully try to touch the horse with<br />
it. Of course the horse gets scared and moves away because he assumes that if you're being cautious, you must have a<br />
reason. I have a saying, "Heart attacks are free, so give one to your horse." Or, in other words, don't tip-toe around your<br />
horse and be afraid to scare him. In reality, trying to protect your horse from objects he's scared of only makes the situation<br />
worse. As a trainer, your goal is to desensitize your horse to as many objects that move and make a noise as you can. You<br />
can't get that done if you're afraid to scare him. When I'm desensitizing a horse, if he wants to get scared, that's fine by me.<br />
Heart attacks are free. As long as I'm in a safe position, I don't care if he has a heart attack.<br />
This & That – “The Muck Bucket”<br />
Notice to All SRSC Members:<br />
If you plan to show at the Champ Show in September, be sure that your SRSC membership is up-to-date.<br />
Dianne Daniels is in the process of updating our membership list with WSCA. May 20 is the deadline<br />
to be included. Contact Dianne Daniels with any questions regarding your membership status.<br />
Classifieds – “Tack Room”<br />
Lightly Used<br />
Thornhill Klasse<br />
Dressage <strong>Saddle</strong>--$900<br />
Black, all leather, 18”x36cm-extra<br />
wide. In great condition, lightly used<br />
for 2.5 years for mainly arena work<br />
and a few trail rides. Light and<br />
comfortable. Includes saddle cover -<br />
no stirrup leathers, irons, or girth.<br />
(Pictured to the right)<br />
For more info contact:<br />
Sonia Borg at 651-485-2534<br />
Help Wanted!<br />
We need someone to administer the SRSC<br />
Web site.<br />
Ideally, we would like someone who is an<br />
SRSC member and has knowledge of Web<br />
site administration.<br />
If you are interested, please call Terry<br />
Caflisch at 612-710-8767.<br />
Please note: Sarah Kilgriff is no longer working<br />
on the SRSC Web site or sending mass emails to<br />
club members. If you need to update the SRSC<br />
Website or send a mass email, please forward<br />
your information to Terry Caflisch or Laura<br />
Kemmis until a more permanent solution is found.<br />
*Items that appear here will be removed prior to the next newsletter. If you’d like to keep your item listed, please resubmit it by the<br />
corresponding submission deadline.<br />
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2012 SRSC Leadership – “Trail Bosses”<br />
Officers & Board Members<br />
President: Terry Caflisch 612-710-8767 terry.caflisch@rbc.com<br />
Treasurer: Laura Kemmis 651-341-0601 kemmi001@umn.edu<br />
Secretary: Renee Lee 651-433-4309 renee.lee@securian.com<br />
Board Members: Gayle Bergstrom 651-653-9215 gbergstrom123@hotmail.com<br />
Sonia Borg 651-433-4746 flyingears@gmail.com<br />
Committee Chairs<br />
Dianne Daniels 651-464-7285 ddaniels96@msn.com<br />
Awards: Pam Foshay 651-257-7050 rickashayrigging@aol.com<br />
Banquet: open<br />
Clinics: open<br />
Directory: Heather Taylor 651-357-2712 two.sweet4u@msn.com<br />
Fundraising: Jessica Chelmo & 651-470-8199 P700switchback@aol.com<br />
Jordan Hild 651-767-2795 jbisschen@hotmail.com<br />
Membership: Dianne Daniels 651-464-7285 ddaniels96@msn.com<br />
Newsletter: Grace Borg 612-437-0132 Farmgirl291@yahoo.com<br />
Parades: Sonia Borg 651-433-4746 flyingears@gmail.com<br />
Taco Daze Float: Sue Prokop 651-257-6707 susan.prokop@zodiac.com<br />
Team Sorting Sue Prokop &<br />
651-257-6707<br />
susan.prokop@zodiac.com<br />
Laura Kemmis<br />
651-341-0601<br />
kemmi001@umn.edu<br />
Ring & Grounds Terry Caflisch &<br />
612-710-8767<br />
terry.caflisch@rbc.com<br />
Renee Lee<br />
651-433-4309<br />
renee.lee@securian.com<br />
Royalty & PR Kayla Erickson 651-433-5161 kaylawerickson@yahoo.com<br />
Shows – Closed Mary Bradley 651-429-0599 marybradley651@q.com<br />
Shows – Open Gayle Bergstrom 651-653-9215 gbergstrom123@hotmail.com<br />
Sunshine Bridget Edgar 651-464-8585 bridget@ourhobbyfarm.com<br />
Trail Rides Sonia Borg 651-433-4746 flyingears@gmail.com<br />
Versatility not offered – no 2012 chair<br />
Web Site Terry Caflisch (interim) 612-710-8767 terry.caflisch@rbc.com<br />
Laura Kemmis (interim) 651-341-0601 kemmi001@umn.edu<br />
WSCA Delegates Laurie Carlson 612-868-5633 craigandlauriec@aol.com<br />
Royalty<br />
Allan Spidahl 651-429-5110<br />
Queen Kayla Erickson<br />
Junior Princess Hannah Bergstrom<br />
Junior Royalty Katie Crum<br />
Newsletter Information – “Trail Guide” - Submit newsletter ideas/articles/training tips/classified/etc. to:<br />
Grace Borg<br />
(612) 437-0132<br />
Farmgirl291@yahoo.com<br />
Next Submission Deadline: June 15, 2012<br />
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THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF HORSEBACK RIDING<br />
Submitted by Laura Kemmis<br />
What you may not realize is that there are many health benefits associated with horseback riding. Not only is it a very<br />
enjoyable activity, but it also keeps you incredibly fit. In fact, horseback riding is one of the best types of exercise that you<br />
can take part in. It exercises every muscle in the body and the best part is – you don’t even realize that you are exercising!<br />
How many hours do you have to spend in the gym to look and feel good? It takes just a few hours of horseback riding a<br />
week to make a difference to your health. It is thought that just half an hour of riding can burn the same amount of calories<br />
as a 30 minute jogging session. It is the way that the horse actually moves that gives you a workout. Most people assume<br />
that the rider doesn’t actually do anything but sit on top of the horse. This couldn’t be further from the truth. After your first<br />
horseback riding session you will certainly feel the work that your muscles have had to do!<br />
Still thinking about the exercise benefits of horseback riding, you will find that it is quite gentle on the joints. When you take<br />
part in running, cycling or swimming the joints of the knees can suffer quite a lot. Horseback riding on the other hand is<br />
better for the joints and therefore you will be exercising in a healthier way.<br />
The benefits aren’t just physical however. You will also feel better mentally too. Being out in the fresh air is a definite<br />
advantage. Benefitting from regular fresh country air is a great way to beat depression and lower your stress levels. If you<br />
have had a particularly stressful day, there is no greater way to get rid of it by going out on a ride. You can literally gallop the<br />
stress away!<br />
The bond that you develop with the horse can also be important. Having trust between a horse and rider can be a great<br />
feeling. As you are riding there is also a great sense of freedom too. You can take in the sights and go wherever you want to<br />
go. No other sport is as free and relaxing as horseback riding.<br />
Overall physically horseback riding is one of the best forms of exercise available. It also helps to boost your cardiovascular<br />
system and it burns a high number of calories. The best thing about it is that you do not see the sport as a form of exercise.<br />
It is highly enjoyable and that is why many women do take up horseback riding.<br />
ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT FOR THRUSH<br />
- Submitted by Stephanie Schuster –<br />
If your horse has thrush or stinky hooves, here's a remedy you may want to try as an alternative to conventional treatments<br />
like Thrush Buster or Nitrofurazone Ointment.<br />
Try U.S. Vet Go-Dry brand of Dry Cow Mastitis treatment found in the cattle aisle at Fleet Farm. It comes in a tube like<br />
dewormer and is applied to the frog area. I was given this secret from a farrier, who also recommends working a horse with<br />
Thrush in sand while trying to keep the frog area as clean as possible. He said sand itself flushes out the frog. I wasn’t able<br />
to buy just one application of the product. It comes in a box of 18.<br />
When I used this product it didn’t irritate the feet and actually worked. In the past I tried conventional products as<br />
recommended by my veterinarian, and they didn't cure the problem. I just wanted to share.<br />
Now....if someone would recommend a great fly/mosquito spray I’d be good.<br />
Thrush is the stinky black gooey material one might see when cleaning out the hoof. Use this advice at your own risk. It<br />
should not be construed as veterinarian advice.<br />
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