November 19, 2009

Hello there,

We have had a wonderful start to Fall. The Halloween party was alot of fun and John's magic show was fantastic-the kids were enchanted.
After our family tropical vacation we hit the ground running to prepare for the 2nd Annual Friendship Series Awards Supper. We had a wonderful turnout of over 140 people! The evening was filled with food, fun, a great and lively auction, the awards ceremony and of course friendship. Get your 2009 membership in early before rates go up March 1, 2009.
This years' awards were leather halters and award coolers. The recipients were thrilled! Thank you to Gallops for donating the brass halter plates.
As our support continues to grow we are asking for volunteers to help with membership and points tabulation this year. It has gotten too much for just DeeAnna and I. Please contact us at the barn office 360.666.4762. It is not alot of work and we won't abuse you, pinky swear! C'mon we are a super fun group. Just an hour or 2 at one of the shows would be a great help.
Thank you also to Laurie Freeman Swanson for her help at the supper! Here are her show dates for 2009, May 23 and 24; Aug. 8 and 9. All Friendship members we must attend her shows if you want to see them continue.
The Quarry Ridge dates are: May 2, Aug 1, Oct 3rd.
Hope to see you there!
The Woodbrook Hunt's annual "Blessing of the Hounds" is Thanksgiving weekend and a group from Quarry Ridge is riding rain or shine. Tally Ho! Happy Thanksgiving to the Quarry Ridge family and to all.
Next up at Quarry Ridge is the Kathy Everman Dressage Clinic on Dec 6 & 7. Please come and audit for free ($5 for lunch) and see how lovely and light Kathy gets our hunters and jumpers going (with us doing the riding!). Gain insight into your riding. She is an excellent teacher and makes it very digestible. The clinic is sold out, but get your reservation in early for the spring clinic.
When dates are firm we will announce the rescheduling of Julia Kubicek's clinic. Those who were registered get first priority to ride slots.
Our barn Christmas party at Big Al's bowling center is on! Get out your bowling shirts folks. Date and time will follow upon confirmation. Be ready for the wild and woolly gift exchange. It is always a study in human nature! Should we make Verne sing or do a stand-up routine?

That is all for now.

Happy Riding,
Julia