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News 2009
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December |
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Dear FHASE Members:
Middle of March in Florida, can't think of anything
nicer! Perfect weather to start off your spring
show season!
So........................
Mark your calendars and plan to attend four shows in
one! The al Sol Show will
be combined with the Fiesta Florida
show, March 18-21, 2010 to be held at
Canterbury Showplace in Newberry, FL.
Al Sol show will feature a breed show
for Andalusians, Lusitanos and FRIESIANS,
an ALL breed dressage show, and the
Fiesta Florida show will feature
inscription, revision and morphology classes for the
Pure Spanish Horse (PRE). See the attached
announcement for more information.
This show is an IFSHA Qualifying show as you will
see on the attached flier.
Please plan to attend and support this southern most
Friesian show.
The plan is for something for everyone, be it
dressage(to Grand Prix level) or traditional horse
show classes.
Let's support Lesa's work in including the Friesian
breed.
If you have questions or need information, please
drop me a note.
Canterbury Show Place is in North Florida, very
close to Gainesville, has camping hook-ups, nice
stalls, covered and open arenas and hotels and
eating very near by.
What could be more fun?
Hope to see you all there!!
Bobbi Fenderson
FHASE President
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November |
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During the FHANA
convention in Reno, NV the FHANA board unveiled the
Chapter of the Year program - which is designed
to acknowledge all of
the efforts of each of the FHANA chapters throughout North
America. Starting January 2010 all FHASE members
who show, do exhibitions or who volunteer will earn
points for their activities.
For example:
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Volunteer Hours – Each chapter would
receive so many points for volunteering at various
events based upon the hours. Examples of events
would include but is not limited to Equine Affaires,
Keurings, Fairs and expos. Example: Equine
Affaire 7 volunteers each volunteered 2 hours the
chapter would receive 14 pts.
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Competitions/Shows – For each horse
that participates in various shows/competitions the
chapter would receive 1 point. Example:
Feather Horse Spring Classic, FHASE has 5 horses
participating they would receive 5 points.
Other parts of this program include:
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Largest Membership Growth - This would
be on a percentage base of how many they increased
from the year before to join the chapter and FHANA.
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Membership Retainment- Percentage of
members who stay on with chapter from year to year.
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Technology- Chapter would receive
credits for how they use technology to their
advantage ie. Website, Newsletter, etc… Decision
comes from BOD.
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Educational Clinics- Chapter would
receive points for each of the educational clinics
that they sponsor. Example: Jan Hendricks
Clinic Chapter would receive 5 points.
The winning chapter will receive $500 from
FHANA to be used at the chapter's discretion for a
clinic or show.
I will send out more directions as we get
closer to the new year but just wanted to make sure
that all FHASE members are aware of this exciting
new program.
If you have any immediate questions about
this program, feel free to contact me.
Nadine Kothe
FHASE Treasurer
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Dear FHASE Members,
our chapter has partnered with Moxie Equestrian
to provide members with a 10% discount off all
retail prices. When you shop with them - just
include the code pwm117!!!!! You
can visit their website
www.MoxieEquestrian.com or call them at
864-288-7363.
They currently have a special sale - only available
from November 2 - 6, 2009: Buy any Jacket and get a
FREE Grooming Tote ($28 value). Orders by phone
only!!!
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I would also like to remind everyone that if you are
shopping with Country Supply
www.horse.com , please include FHASE in the
"Country Care Code" box and FHASE receives a 5%
donation of total purchase amount (excl. wormers).
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions
about these programs.
Sincerely,
Nadine Kothe
FHASE Treasurer
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October |
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Please join me in welcoming
Tim & Sara Ramaker of Fleming, GA and Charlotte and
Jason Stotts of Irving, TX to FHASE. |
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September |
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A warm welcome to our new
members: Betsy Mirro-Glass of Ft. Myers, FL, Robin
Anderson of Chiefland, FL and Marissa Aho of Wellington,
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July |
FHANA
implements Drug Policy
As I am sure many of you are aware of,
FHANA has implemented a drug policy this
year for the Keurings, and all future
events for that matter. Attached you
will find the policy that was recently
approved by the board of directors.
FHANA will follow the guidelines that
are set in place by the United States
Equestrian Federation. I am attaching a
link to this
http://www.usef.org/documents/competitions/2007/2007DrugsMedsGuidelines.pdf
The membership has been notified that
this would be taking place in the
Friesian magazine. What we have done
now is put the policy in place so that
everyone understand it. We will be
notifying the membership of the
effective policy via the Aug.
newsletter.
We will be asking that all participants
sign a waiver. This waiver will be
included in the information that FHANA
sends you with your keurings. All
participants will be required to sign
this waiver, and the waiver will then
need to be sent back to the FHANA
office.
If you have any question please don’t
hesitate to contact the office.
Jason
Tice
Executive Director
Friesian Horse Association of North
America
4037 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 160
Lexington, KY
40511-8483
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Dear FHASE Members,
below is a special invitation by FHASE member Ria
van der Veen for a tour to the 2009 Central Mare
Inspection and KFPS 130th Anniversary Show in the
Netherlands. Mention to Ria that you are a FHASE
member and your first evening "Meet & Greet" dinner
in the Netherlands will be FREE.
2009 Tour to the Netherlands with Central
Mare Inspections and KFPS 130th Anniversary Show!
We will be organizing another tour to the
Netherlands, around the dates of the Central Mare
Inspections and 130th Anniversary Show! The show
dates are October 23 and 24.
This tour will be led by Wendy Klazenga and I, two
native Dutch people, who have been working in the
Friesian horse world of the Netherlands and the
United States for many years. An educational and
cultural program, based on the Friesian breed in all
its aspects, will be offered.
The tour will include all ground transportation to
and from Schiphol Airport (Amsterdam) and throughout
the Netherlands, central mare show tickets and
accommodation.
Wendy and I speak fluent English and Dutch and we
know our way around in the Friesian horse world in
the Netherlands. We are familiar with restaurants,
accommodation, etc. and can tell you about the
history of the country and its province of
Friesland. We also have valuable contacts with barns
and trainers in Friesland. All of this will ensure a
great package for a great “Friesian” week. You will
meet other Friesian horse lovers from the United
States and maybe other countries, and get valuable
contacts in the Netherlands.
There will be enough time in the program to relax,
to do some (horse) shopping if you want and/or learn
more about the Friesian culture. Read more about our
October tour on our website
www.oldcorner.nl under News.
Also read the Anniversary Show news on the KFPS
website ( www.kfps.nl)
and order your show tickets now.
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May |
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Our deepest sympathy is being sent to FHASE members
Melissa and Jorge Alvarez in the loss of their
beloved Star mare, Klaske.
Melissa and Klaske have been battling the effects of
lamenitis caused by septic metritis for the past
three months and finally that battle ended on
Tuesday, May 26th 2009.
Melissa was selfless and tireless in her care and
treatment for this mare that she loved so dearly.
She spent most of every day with Klaske just
supporting and caring for her.
Our hearts go out to you Melissa and to your family
in this time of loss.
I know that I speak for all FHASE members when I say
that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Our Annual Meeting was well
attended this year - and beside the actual meeting, many
members brought their horses and made the trip to
Wellborn into a equine mini-vacaction.
left to right: Christine
Lewis and Vicky; David Kaatz and Frank; Lisa Kaatz and
Laterak; Nadine Kothe and Zarina; Mary Pruchanky and
Nasak and Mary King and Hinke.
Cobus with owner Deb
Corson and Bobbi Fenderson
2009 Meeting Minutes |
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March |
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Dear Members,
It doesn't seem possible that another year has gone
by and it's time once again for our annual FHASE
meeting.
It has been tradition that FHASE meets here at
Imperial Oaks Friesians in Wellborn,Florida, where
FHASE was established. (Call it nostalgia!)
The meeting will be held on Saturday, May 2nd at
1:00 in the afternoon. Again tradition, we
share in a pot luck dinner here after the meeting on
Saturday evening.
In past years, some members have come early,brought
their horses along and we have trail ridden on
Saturday morning and again on Sunday for those who
can stay. We can put up several horses here on the
ranch on a first come, first serve basis. We have
space for living quarter trailers (no hook ups
though) and there are several very reasonable motels
within 10 minutes of the ranch.
This year we will be electing two officers,
President and Treasurer for the next two years.
If you would like to run for either of these
positions please let me know by April 1st to allow
for ballots to be made and sent to membership for
private voting.
Nadine Kothe, our treasurer will be running for
re-election as will I for president. We welcome
others who might want to run also.
We will also be discussing the FHASE budget for the
next fiscal year and value input as to how members
would like to see the budget set up and how we can
best support our members in all areas.
So mark your calendar and come on down or up to
share in our annual meeting and trail riding.
Please let me know if you plan to attend early so we
can plan for all and coordinate the Saturday nite
pot luck dinner.
Thanks!
FHASE President
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Welcome to our newest
members: Carol Minker of Naples, FL; Regina Buescher of
Windermere, FL and Shirley Whirley of Marbury, AL. |
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February |
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FHASE would like to welcome
its first new members of 2009: Bruce & Staci Griffin of
Gretna, VA and Christine Lewis of Palm Springs, FL. |
There is a
possibility that Chris Irwin might be coming
to Tennessee, near Knoxville, for a Symposium and/or
Horsemanship Clinic! Chris practices natural
horsemanship for problem horses.
"Chris Irwin is much more than just a horse trainer.
His unique path in life of turning tragedies into
triumphs has led him to become a truly gifted
communicator. Now, as a cutting-edge personal coach,
Chris inspires and facilitates his students to learn
how to harness their inner horsepower through
ongoing workshops in
Equine Assisted Personal Development."
Please visit his website for more information:
http://www.chrisirwin.com/clinics.php
Negotiations are still in the works so it may not
appear on his 2009 Event Schedule right away.
Tentative time frame under discussion is for summer
or fall. If Chris knows ahead of time that we can
fill a Horsemanship Clinic (9 participants), he will
most likely agree to come. If you or anyone you
know might be interested in attending, let Buddy and
Jenny Brewer know as soon as possible by email or
phone.
Buddy & Jenny Brewer
865-986-2690 (home)
865-719-7968 (cell-Buddy)
865-556-2690 (cell-Jenny
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January |
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Dear Members,
Below is the information from Linda that you will
need to make reservations for the FHASE trail ride
at the beautiful Biltmore Estates!
How I wish we were closer so that we could join
everyone from that area!
Bobbi
Following is the phone number to contact Biltmore
for your camping/paddock reservations if you will be
able to join us the weekend of March 27-29, 2009,
Biltmore Barn (828) 225-1454.
Please let me know via phone (828-456-8044) or email
(emptypocketsfarm@charter.net) if you have any
questions. Linda Cunningham, Lake Junaluska, NC
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