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Quarter 1 - 2003

NEWS

A wonderful clinic was given recently by Eric Smiley - Please click here for the clinic summary contributed by Erin Hofmann! If anyone has pictures from this clinic that they would like to share, email them to cklar@att.net and I'll post them here!

Sincere sympathy goes out to Lisa-Michelle Benson who lost her wonderful horse "Cat" to irreparable colic on Thursday, March 6, 2003. The vet tried his best to save him, but there was too much internal damage. It came on suddenly and without warning. In just a few short hours he was gone.

Lisa-Michelle was delighted to own Cat from the time she rescued him at three years old until his death at the young age of eleven. He was a lovely chestnut horse with a wonderful gallop and big jump. Lisa-Michelle and Cat were quite a pair. He was a strong athlete but he always took good care of her. She will miss him more than words can say. Lisa-Michelle would like to express her thanks to all of you who have had a kind word for her in this difficult time.

Bonnie East is putting together a special remembrance item for Lisa-Michelle. If you are interested in contributing to this, please call Bonnie at 573-9815.

USEA Rule Changes - Click here for a brief summary of the most significant currently effective rule changes, submitted by Trisha Schmid on 3/11/03.

WREA Year End Award Winners! - click here for the report

WREA year end awards banquet took place on 2/8/03 at Homestead, Midway. The banquet was a huge success! The club offered many WONDERFUL silent-auction prizes and raffle prizes in addition to spectacular year end awards earned by our talented and tenacious members! A great time was had by all ! Also a special thanks to the Shannons and the Homestead for providing wonderful banquet facilities and superb food for this event!

WREA Scholarship - each year WREA awards one junior and one senior member a $500 scholarship for an educational activity. Applications are due by 3/1/03. Eligibility details and applications were sent out in last month's newsletter. If you need a copy or additional information, the contact person for this is Ann George - annmgeorge@yahoo.com

MEETING MINUTES of 1/29/03

Click here to display/print the minutes of the 1/29/03 Meeting File format is Microsoft Word

Quarter 2 - 2003

Words of "wisdom" from our President, Trisha 4/3/03

Check out the calendar below on our website! There are two schooling horse trials, a two phase, a dressage schooling show and clinics - all within a short driving distance from Salt Lake City and all within the next two months! Seems like Utah is a pretty great state for eventing.

WREA is now also in a pretty great state. Thanks to the efforts of Lorna Burgess and her law firm, Parsons, Behle & Latimer, contributions to WREA are now tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. The federal government and the state of Utah now recognize WREA as a tax-exempt educational organization under 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. WREA's new status should help fundraising efforts.

Arizona recently proved to be a pretty great state for WREA members too. Several members competed at Trojan, and made many of us envious. Some of you jumped the REALLY big jumps - you know who you are - so congratulations!

For the rest of us who haven't yet taken that big road trip to show or to school, now is a good time to have the trailer inspected, and to make sure that the truck is ready to pull our valuable equine partners.

Additionally, if you are going to start showing, it is time to review the recent USEA rule changes (there's a summary on our website), to make sure that your national and local memberships are up to date, to ensure that your brand inspection is current (and can be found) and to get your horse's necessary health tests, like a Coggins test, performed in advance of your first competition's opening date.

And it is also time for some of us to practice backing up the trailer!

Rolex 2003 - It was anotherr spectacular year at the KY Horse Park! The competitors were awesome and seemed to thrive on the XC course that was designed to run in the opposite direction this year. The addition of several jumbo-trons around the XC course made viewing of most of the course possible from one comfortable location! The weather cooperated quite nicely and only dampened a few of the Friday dressage rides. Unlike 2002, the XC day was perfect, and I'm happy to say there were no major wrecks. We were all happy to see Bruce Davidson's excellent XC ride, and marveled at his incredible recovery from numerous broken bones sustained during an event in MA late last summer. At 53, he is still an amazing athlete! The British contingent kicked our butts, taking the top 3 awards this year. Buck Davidson was the highest placing US rider, finishing in 4th place. Another young up-and-coming eventer, 21-year old Will Faudree finished an impressive 12th. For all the official results, click here. The first of the XC photos are now online. Click here for a look!

Foal Watch - Its always fun to see the new babies frolicking about in the spring time! Please submit any foal pictures you'd like to share with your fellow WREA members! Please include your name, as well as the foal's sire and dam. Click here to see foals submitted to date.

Competition History

COMPLETED Spring Fling 2-Phase: May 3rd --- Organizer: Bonnie East - beast@dsdmail.net --- Click Here for Results.

COMPLETED Great American Chicken Event: May 10th - Click Here for Pictures/Results Details available on Wasatch Pony Club Web Site

COMPLETEDRocky Mountain mini-event: May 31st- location: Zephyr Ranch. Fund Raiser for Mountain Paradise Pony Club. Click here to download entry form. FMI contact Joan Landes 801-465-5113 jrlandes@hotmail.com

COMPLETED Utah Summer Games - Equestrian Events will be June 13 & 14th in Parawon. The levels of Combined Training we will have on June 13th are Intro, Begginer Novice (listed as novice A) and Novice (listed as novice B). Intro level will be the USDF Intro Test A, then approximately 7 cross country obsticals all less than 2 ft (most are 12"-18"), followed by a 18" stadium jumping course. Beginner Novice will be the USEA Novice Test C, then approximately 12 cross country obsticals are 2.6 ft , followed by a 2'.6" stadium jumping course. Novice will be the USEA Novice Test D, then approximately 12 cross country obsticals are 2.11 ft , followed by a 2'.11" stadium jumping course. Riders under 18 years of age must wear a body vest while jumping cross country. All dressage test will be in a 20 x 40 meter arena Cross Country & Stadium Jumping are not timed and will be scored on faults only. All levels are open to any age rider. Utah Summer Games Medals (gold/silver/bronze) will be awarded to the best score in each levels. FMI - call Rachel Stratford 435-656-4311 Entries due by June 10th. Show Programs are available on-line at www.utahsummergames.org

Recap of Clinics Completed

Another great clinic was given by Tom Ordway on 4/12-13 at Pegasus. Please click here for great pictures and some brief notes.

Mark & Tanya Eventing Clinics in Utah - May 9,10,11. - Anyone with pictures please send them to me for posting: cklar@att.net

CANCELLED - WREA Horse Trials at Pegasus: June 14-15 - Details in USEA Omnibus

Quarter 3 - 2003

NEWS

SADDLE THEFT - Sunday night 9/7/03, Hawk's Nest in N. SLC was burglarized and 8 saddles were taken. 3 of them were $3800 reining saddles and the other 5 were English. If you see any suspicious saddles, please contact Bonnie East: beast@dsdmail.net or call 801 573-9815

New Horse Registration Form for event points is now available online! Please click here to see and print it.

July/August - In this issue of Hunter & Sport Horse is an excellent article on "The Future of Eventing" mainly the CCI to CIC format change that is to take place in 2008, and the impact that will have on the sport. If you have a copy of this magazine, see pg. 14 for details. In a nutshell, this says that the endurance phase is going to lose the roads and tracks and steeplechase at the Olympic level, mainly as a cost-cutting measure. The article further speculates that with less endurance required, the predominance of TBs in the sport may be replaced by WBs in the future.

7/17/03 - Eventing and Responsibility - click here for a note contributed by our president, Trisha Schmid

Recap of Clinics Completed

Area IX Young Riders Camp: June 30th - July 3rd in Hailey ID. There is a great list of clinicians for this! Please Click here to view details and entry form (PDF file) or email Ellen Guthrie for details.

Adult Rider Camp: June 30th - July 3rd at Swiftsure Ranch in Hailey, ID. CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES It will be an INTENSIVE training session as well as lots of fun. We will have lectures for us "Adult Amateurs", and wine and cheese for just the "Adult" in us! Swiftsure offers a X-C course through advanced with many complexes and options to school over. Please sign up fast as space is limited. We will try to formulate Adult Teams for the Championships during the camp as well. Area IX will have a great showing this year! Good Luck to everyone and we hope to see you around the jump course! Early registration by 5/30 is $250. After that, $275. email Ellen Guthrie for details. Camp Registration is now full. Entries received after 6/6/03 will be wait-listed.

Competition History

COMPLETED Jumper Fun Show - July 11th at Davis County Fairgrounds, Farmington- to be held in conjunction with the 2-Phase shown Click here for RESULTS immediately below. Info on www.jbeevents.com

COMPLETED Summer Days 2-Phase: July 12th at Davis County Fairgrounds, Farmington Click here for Pictures and ResultsFMI, call 801 573-9815 Info on www.jbeevents.com or email Bonnie East - beast@dsdmail.net NOTE: VENUE CHANGE DUE TO FIRE - BEING HELD AT GOLDEN SPIKE

COMPLETED Rebecca Farms Horse Trial Kalispell, MT July 18-20 (PDF takes a while to load)- Click Here for Results

COMPLETED Wasatch Pony Club 1-day : July 26th - Details available on Wasatch Pony Club Web Site

COMPLETED Jumper shown and Two-Phase Event: 8/15-8/16 at Hawk's Nest Ranch, 105 W. Center St in North SLC. Jumper classes from 2'3"-3'3". Combined Test Crossbar to 3'7". Results posted hereFMI, call 801 573-9815 or email Bonnie East - beast@dsdmail.net

COMPLETED Golden Spike Horse Trials: Sept. 6-7 STADIUM PICS Results will be posted on Wasatch Pony Club Web Site For Anyone Interested in purchasing Professional Pictures, please visit: www.mountainliondigital.com , the official event photographer.

CANCELLED Fall Rocky Mountain Mini-event - September 27, 2003, Zephyr Ranch in Salem, UT, Cost per horse is $55.00. Sponsored by Mountain Paradise Pony Club. Click here for Entry Form. FMI call Trudy Sumsion at 801-798-8434 or e-mail: tsumsion@hotmail.com

Quarter 4 - 2003

WREA General Membership meeting - Nov 18, Tues night, Loco Lizard Cantina --- Thanks to all those who attended! It was an enjoyable evening... Click -> for details! Meeting Minutes submitted by our club secretary, Dee McCarthy

WREA Scholarship Updates - [pic1, pic2, pic3] Click here for Andrea Lewis' Report

Notes from the fall Eric Smiley Clinic - Once again, it sounds like he was loved by all!

Our condolences to Angie Binkerd on the loss of her horse, DB. He was a wonderful 21 year old TB gelding that had been a successful eventer, most recently winning 2nd in Jr. Training Level at the 2003 Golden Spike Horse Trial. DB died quickly and unexpectedly on Friday, 11/28 of an apparent aneurysm. DB was a real gentleman who will be missed by all who knew him.

...US Eventing - Format Update!...

BADMINTON STICKS TO WINNING FORMULA

The Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials in 2004 will retain its traditional format. The recent International Equestrian Federation decision
to remove the steeplechase phase from cross country day at its Championships has caused much controversy in the sport, with many people asking whether other events would retain it.

Event Director Hugh Thomas commented "Our event next year is an important qualifier for the Olympic Games. It is also the most sought after prize in the sport of Eventing and with its emphasis on the traditional values it represents the pinnacle of achievement for any horse or rider."

Thomas consulted British Team Manager Yogi Breisner and British Eventing, the national governing body, as well as the other major event organisers before announcing the Badminton decision. He also said that as had often been done before in an Olympic year, both the steeplechase and the cross country courses would be a little shorter than usual, to give the horses the very best chance in Athens at the Olympic Games.

There is also the opportunity for a rider in 2004 to emulate Pippa Funnell's Rolex Grand Slam success, by winning at Lexington (USA), Badminton and Burghley, with all 3 of the sport's 'majors' having now confirmed their continuation as 'long-format' competitions. Perhaps Pippa could even win
the Grand Slam again?!

Jo Whitehouse - Executive Director - US Eventing - Phone: 703.779.0440 x 3004

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WREA Report read at the MSEA annual meeting

>>> From WREA President, Patricia Schmid 10/23/03 07:26PM >>>

This has been a challenging and exciting year for the Wasatch Range Eventing Association (WREA).

We lost, and gained events. The WREA decided not to run the Pegasus event. We saw a dormant event site, Zephyr Ranch, host two schooling events. The events put on at Golden Spike by the Wasatch Pony Club were great successes. The wet weather for their Chicken Event in May was tough though - did anyone else hear rumors of trout on the cross country course? Bonnie East continued to host her popular two-phase events, giving people numerous opportunities to show off their dressage and stadium skills.

Lots of riders from the WREA attended the popular Adult and Young Rider camps. I am proud to boast that WREA's Ellen Guthrie, along with Ashley Colonel, organized those fantastic camps. Swiftsure Ranch was a great setting, with an amazing assortment of cross country jumps. The corner was especially impressive as I looked up at it. Twice. The instructors were marvelous. We are all looking forward to camp next year as Ellen and Ashley gamely volunteered to do it again.

WREA achieved non-profit status with the help of Lorna Burgess and her law firm, Parsons, Behle & Latimer. Donations to WREA are now tax deductible!

An outstanding year end awards banquet was held at the Homestead Resort in Midway, with generous help from the Shannon family.

The WREA moved into cyberspace with a great website. Carol Klar, our newsletter editor/webmaster, keeps us informed of events and results,
and provides a great communication resource for our members. Here's
our website: http://www.oocities.org/wreautah/

Once again, our trainers, vets, and farriers ( in some cases helped by our doctors) helped us improve our performance, or heal from our
mistakes. Our horses helped us maintain what sanity we have left. Our
friends helped us improve our perspective and maintain a sense of humor.

Thanks to all for a great year, with a special thanks to Bonnie East, vice president; Dee McCarthy, secretary/treasurer (who voluntered to take on both jobs - what a woman!) ; Ellen Guthrie, delegate; and Carol Klar, newsletter/webmaster.

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Last week there was a house fire in Sandy that burned a three-plex (it has been on the news and in the paper). One of the guys who cleans stalls at Corner Canyon lived there with his wife and 1yr old son. Saul and his family are in need of donations of winter clothes, food, and money. Saul wears mens 34/32 pants, shoes 9, shirts L. Maria wears pants 9, shirts M/L, shoes 8.5. The baby is 14months, and fairly chunky.
His son was born with a serious medical condition and Saul is working four jobs to help pay his medical bills. We have been trying to get together some gift cards for stores like Target so they can buy what they need. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. They can be sent to me, and Michelle Palmer (who owns the barn) and I will get them to Saul.
Ingrid George - call for pickups (801)243-7539
585 9th ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84103

Clothes, etc can be delivered to Corner Canyon - 1287E. 134000S. - Draper 84020
Thanks! Ingrid

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COMPLETED Fall Fling 2-Phase: October 11th at Hawk's Nest Ranch. Call JBE Events at 801 573-9815 for details or email beast@dsdmail.net. Click here for entry form.

Completed and Wonderful - ERIC SMILEY Back by Popoular Demand at 2 Great Locations - 2 DIFFERENT formats!!! November 13th at Graceland in Morgan & - November 14-16th at Lynnleigh Farm - 10777 South State Street - Sandy, Utah

Completed - Dec30-31 - Mark and Tanya Eventing Clinic at Cottoonwood Farm in Heber. FMI, Contact Ellen Guthrie 435\649-1646 ellenguthrie2@aol.com or Peggy McIntyre 435\654-0809

Classified Ads

Passier Dressage saddle for sale, older model, good condition; 17 inch seat, regular tree, one piece molded flaps and universal billets. $600.00 Call Mary Sorensen at 208-547-4701 or E-mail at marymarguerite@cs.com

KIPLING [PIC] is a 13.2 hand chestnut/roan Welsh/Quarter Horse 13 years old. He has gotten scores in the upper 60's and low 70's at training level and first level and mid-60's at second level. he has qualified for the ABIC/USDF region 5 championships at all of the aforementioned levels. he placed in the top 7 each time. He is always in the ribbons, and always wants to please. He has adorable movement & is well known in utah. he has competed Hunter/jumpers and is always in the ribbons there, too. He has competed up to beginner novice (2 ' 6) eventing. he has great scope and a wonderful jump.Videos are available, but only for serious inquiries. Contact Emily Shannon at (435) 649-3416. Kip could compete seriously up to third Level and has potential to do upper-level movement. He is a lower-level schoolmaster and is willing to achieve anything asked of him. what a great pony! 13,500 or near offer.Also, children's dressage saddle available, same one as in picure. Email shannon@pcfastnet.com

TB Mares - "Becky" Chestnut, 12 years old. Raced. Post race training with Carson Robbins in “Natural Horsemanship”. Maiden Mare – Excellent Bloodlines. Very athletic. 15H. Very intelligent & spirited. Been mainly a pasture pet so needs some hours in the saddle. Jockey Club registered, sound & healthy. Personal circumstances require sale. $700. Also lease terms available. heather@bird-usa.com

Eventer/Jumper/ Dressage Horse. "All The Best" He's a beautiful 9 year old, 16.3 hand, TB Gelding. Dark bay, almost black. Lovely conformation. He's going Training, schooling Prelim and will be easy to move up. He's very scopey, with a big gallop and stride. He's a nice mover and a brave and bold jumper. This guy gas it all! He's currently in training with Ashley Wagner. Asking $15,000. See him at Golden Spike Event. Call Diane Callis to try him 801-680-0200

The WREA now has a set of eight dressage cones for rent. The set can be rented for $25 per day, with a deposit of $50. Please contact Trisha Schmid at pschmid@utah.gov or 943-8339 if you are interested in renting the cones. Premier Dressage sold the cones to our club at a discount.
Check out Premier Dressage's website at http://www.dressagearena.net/

New Moritz close contact 16.5 $550, Wintec Isabelle dressage saddle 17.5", Dover Jump saddle 16.5 w/blocks front and rear $395, Courbette (same design as stubben siegfried) 17" jump saddle $245, Ainsley Chester 16.5M, Schleese JES Pro Dressage 17"W . Other dressage and jumping saddles for sale, Great Prices!. Click here for Info.

Handsome 17.1H TB Gelding - bay,12 y.o. Well schooled for dressage or jumping. 4th level, stadium and XC. Click here for picture. Asking $13K. Call 801\231-6547.

Trailer Ride Needed - Would like ride for horse from SLC area to out-of-state events. Horse hauls great and is a good babysitter. Will help with expenses. 801 572-7763 or email Gina Strickland at dbarnges@yahoo.com

Jupiter Moon - 10 year old Trakhner cross gelding. Beautiful mover, scopey jumper. Solid Training level event horse, and has been started Preliminary. This horse is a young rider or amateur's dream! 2001 WREA Training Champion, and 2002 WREA Horse of the Year. $20,000. Call Danielle at (801) 631-9985 or email at dmarquis@dentsply.com

One Breeding to First Class * 5-star Oldenburg Stallion * Discounted Price * Please call Midge Rothwell at 801 278-6900

Passier Hanover Traditional dressage saddle. 17.5, medium tree, long flap. Excellent condition. Black, long billet style. Will include new Prestige deerskin no-stretch dressage leathers. I can e-mail pics. $1300, obo. 801-597-4694.

For Sale by Owner: Executive Home and Horse Facility on 5 irrigated acres! Motivated Seller!!! Click here for pictures and details.

2 SUPER RIDING HORSES “Whinnie” 15 Y.O. KID’S HORSE, GENTLE 14.3 hand Quarter Horse mare, neck reins, great on trail, ridden on 3-day pack trip in the Book Cliffs and shown in halter by a 7 year old, dark brown with a big star, good to shoe, load, etc. $800 OBO “Stormy” 12 y.o. Lippizan look-alike, cute moving 15.2 hand ½ Arab gelding, used extensively in the mountains, used in beginner, jumping, and dressage lessons, Pony Club, schooled x-country, some show experience. Loves people and attention. Tired of sharing his owner’s attention with 9 other horses. Great dressage or PC prospect. $2000 Inger Oveson 435-623-2154

"Victorian Silver" coming 6 yr old, 16.lh, gray mare by "Gray Macha" (RID) out of a TB eventing mare. Victoria has lots of natural presence. She is bold, powerful jumper and loves ditches, banks and water. Currently eventing novice but schooling training successfully. Quiet dressage, super stretches and great work ethic. Very personable. Finished 2nd as Casa de los Cabiolos in Cave Creek, AZ in Open Novice, March 2003. $15,000 OBO. Call Fox Mountain Farm, Ingrid Galdics. 1-208-788-2029. E-mail bigdog2old@earthlink.com. Also have 2 year olds for sale that are lovely, under $6,500.

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