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Berks Equine Council
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Calendar of Events for 2010 |
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| April 24 | Open Hack/Arena Jumping at South Mountain YMCA. 1-4 p.m. Wernersville, PA. Held the last Saturday of the month from March-November. Jumps will be set up in the arena and low level cross country obstacles through a designated trail. FREE. Register at ridingdirector@smymca.org or 610-670-2267 |
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| April 24 | OVCTA Dressage Show. Red Bridge Farm, West Chester, PA. Contact Cheryl Oshman Blunt 610-399-7757 or www.ovcta.org | |||
| May 1* BEC Event |
Derby Day at the Goggleworks 201 Washington St. Reading, PA. 4-7 p.m. Come watch the Kentucky Derby on widescreen theatre while enjoying a mint julep bar, games, raffles, prizes, bluegrass entertainment, gourmet grazing and a Derby Hat contest. The BEC will be a partner in this event! We will have a featured DVD of the Jumper Show at the event as well as information about our organization. Early bird $50, at door $75, visit www.goggleworks.org. | |||
| May 1 | Open Trails/Arena at South Mountain YMCA. 1-4 p.m. Wernersville PA. Come ride the trails on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays from March through November. Bring your own horse, trails will be marked and the arena will be open for use. FREE. Register at ridingdirector@smymca.org or 610-670-2267. |
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| May 2 | Combined Test in morning & Jumper Show at 4 p.m., Fairwinds Farm & Stables, North East, MD. www.fairwindsstables.com | |||
| May 8-9 | Mounted Orienteering Ride, Blue Marsh Lake, PA. Info at horselady9@aol.com or www.nacmo.org | |||
| May 8 | Radnor Hunt Pony Club Jumper Show, 9 a.m. Fences 2’-3’6”, gambers choice, ribbons to 6th place, tons of prizes, food and vendors. www.radnorhuntpc.org | |||
| May 15 | Windswept Acres of Stonetown Open House, Oley, PA. www.windsweptacresatstonetown.com | |||
| May 15 | Open Trails/Arena at South Mountain YMCA. 1-4 p.m. Wernersville PA. Come ride the trails on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays from March through November. Bring your own horse, trails will be marked and the arena will be open for use. FREE. Register at ridingdirector@smymca.org or 610-670-2267. |
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| May 16 | Jumper Clinic with Melissa Michelson of M &M Equestrian. Windswept Acres of Stonetown, Oley PA. www.windsweptacresofstonetown.com | |||
| May 23 | Junior League’s 1st Annual Hunter Horse Show, 4-H Show Grounds, Leesport, PA. 7:30 a.m. for registration, show starts at 9 a.m. Pre-entries - $8 class/$30 division; Day of show - $10 class/$35 division. All proceeds benefit the Junior League of Reading. For more information, go to www.jlreading.org | |||
| May 29 | Open Hack/Arena Jumping at South Mountain YMCA. 1-4 p.m. Wernersville, PA. Held the last Saturday of the month from March-November. Jumps will be set up in the arena and low level cross country obstacles through a designated trail. FREE. Register at ridingdirector@smymca.org or 610-670-2267 |
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| June 5 | National Trails Day, 9-2 p.m. Green Lane Park, Knight Road, Red Trail Head Parking area. Pack own lunch and enjoy the trails at your pace. Sponsor is Montgomery County Equine Council. Pre-register by June 3, $5 individual, $15 family. Carol Wood at 215-234-8390. | |||
| June 6* BEC EVENT |
Mounted Orienteering Ride, Blue Marsh State Park. Contact Janet Citron at horselady9@aol.com or info@berksequinecouncil.org for more info. |
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| June 18* BEC EVENT |
Barn Fire Prevention Seminar, Ag Center, Leesport PA. 7-9 p.m. Irvin Lichtenstein, Chief of PA Search & Rescue, President of the Montgomery County Equine Council and a firefighter, will present this seminar. Learn how to prevent a fire in your barn, precautions, equipment, and even about what building materials to use and avoid. FREE for BEC members/$5 non-BEC members. |
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| June 26 | Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show, held at Windswept Acres at Stonetown in Oley, PA. Show sponsored by Brook Ledge Inc. Short Stirrup classes sponsored by the BEC. www.windsweptacresatstonetown.com | |||
| July 25 | Rocky Mountain Riders Fun Show, Berks County 4-H Show Grounds, County Welfare Road, Leesport, PA. 9 a.m. Entries $5. Peg Nahrgang at 610-914-0980 or nahrgang6@aol.com. Click for class listing. | |||
| August 7-8* BEC EVENT |
BEC Horse Show 4-H Center, Leesport PA. This is the 5th anniversary for the horse show! It has expanded to a two-day format featuring hunter & jumper show. Entry Form & Prize List |
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| August 9-14 | Reading Fair, www.readingfair.us | |||
| August 10 | Reading Fair Versatility Competition, 4-H Show Grounds, County Welfare
Road,Leesport, PA. 6:30 p.m. $40 an entry. Versatility Competition flier. |
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August 13 |
(Cancelled) Reading Fair Barrel Racing Competition, 4 D Jackpot, 100% Payback.
$30 entry. $5 for exhibitions with these proceeds going to Berks County
4-H Arena Renovations. 4-H Show Grounds, County Welfare
Road,Leesport, PA. Exhibitions 6-7 p.m. with open run to follow. Barrel Racing Competition flier. |
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| August 14-15 | USEA/OVCTA Karen O’Conner Clinic, Laurel Hill Farm, Unionville, PA Olympic gold medalist, national and international competitor, nine-time USEA Female Equestrian Athlete of the year and renowned instructor, Karen O’Connor will be coming to Pennsylvania to give a two-day jumping clinic. Groups from Beginner novice on up will be offered. Entries: Open May 1, 2010 for OVCTA members, May 8, 2010 for non-OVCTA members. Limited to first come, first entered. Cost is $325 OVCTA members/$365 non-OVCTA members per horse/rider combination for both days. Auditor passes may be purchased in advance for $12/day or $20/both days or the day of the clinic for $15/day or $25/both days. For more information, go to www.ovcta.org or janewbeck@yahoo.com | |||
| August 22 | Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show, held at Windswept Acres at Stonetown in Oley, PA. Show sponsored by Brook Ledge Inc. Short Stirrup classes sponsored by the BEC. www.windsweptacresatstonetown.com | |||
| Sept 12* BEC EVENT |
“Twisted Fairy Tales & Nursery Crimes” Judged Trail Ride, South Mountain YMCA. (Raindate: Sept 19) Pre-Registration $30 by 9-5-10; $40 at the gate. $5 discount for BEC members. Non –BEC member $40 pre-register, $50 gate. Twisted Fairy Tales & Nursery Crimes Flyer |
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| Sept 19 | Jumping Clinic, Windswept Acres at Stonetown in Oley, PA. www.windsweptacresatstonetown.com | |||
| Oct 1-3 | Whole Horse Dissection Clinic with Ivana Ruddock, MVDr. Leesport, PA. Tuition $850. Whether rider, trainer, saddler, or horse health care provider, you will be taken beyond mere anatomy. This wholistic presentation reveals the huge impact that our environment and actions impose upon the horse’s body and soundness. For more information, contact publisher@naturalhorse.com or Cate at 610-334-8263 |
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| Oct 24 | Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show, held at Windswept Acres at Stonetown in Oley, PA. Show sponsored by Brook Ledge Inc. Short Stirrup classes sponsored by the BEC. www.windsweptacresatstonetown.com | |||
| Oct 29-31 | Virginia Equine Extravaganza, The Meadow Event Park, 13111 Dawn Bvd, Doswell, VA 23047. 9-7:30 p.m. on Friday/Sat. and 9-5 on Sunday. You'll experience three days of everything equestrian at this exciting horse happening! Three full days of clinics, demonstrations, seminars, kids activities, shopping and equestrian fun. Equine Extravaganza brings the best in everything equine to our attendees. Attend demonstrations on dressage, eventing, jumping, western pleasure, gaited horses, general training, driving, and more are combined with great family entertainment, educational seminars, breed demonstrations, the best vendors the horse industry has to offer, trailer shopping extravaganza, and exciting All Women Trainer Challenge! |
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| Nov 12* BEC EVENT |
Denim & Dancing Fundraiser, 7-10 p.m., Woodstone Farm, Robesonia, PA. This year’s event will be at a new location on a beautifully maintained private estate. There will be heavy hors d’oeuvres, dancing, and a Chinese auction. $45 BEC member/$50 non-BEC member. |
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| Dec 5 | Hometown Christmas Horse Parade in Red Hill, PA | |||
