No hoof, no horse....

That would have been a fitting title for our last chapter meeting, held Monday evening at Clover Valley Equestrian Center. Pamela Smith, certified barefoot trimmer, gave an educational presentation, complete with slides and bones, on the structure of the hoof, the importance of balanced feet, and what to look for in a healthy, balanced foot. We all came away with a greater awareness of what to watch for in our horses, to assure they stay balanced and sound.


Other chapter business discussed Monday follows.

1. It was suggested to the chapter that we schedule a clinic with Kelly Cecil. Kelly is a trainer that works with natural horsemanship methods for groundwork and riding, teaching people how to build a stronger bond with their horse, gain a better understanding of how to 'speak' to our horses, and how to get the most out of our time with them. Kelly works in a group setting with up to six horses (and unlimited auditing). We don’t have an exact price or time yet (sometime in July is what we're shooting for), but Sharon does need to know how many people would be interested in such a clinic. If you’re interested, send her an email at wred.rider@frontier.com. She will let everyone know as soon as we get the time and cost worked out.
2. Clover Valley is hosting a Tack Sale on Saturday, June 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost for a table is $5. Please contact Myla Natvig at 503-260-9425 to reserve a spot. The sale will be advertised via local media. Their previous sale was a huge success for everyone that participated, so this is a good opportunity to sell things you no longer need, or to pick up things you may need.
3. We discussed having a trail clinic at Clover Valley Equestrian Center this summer. More information to follow.
4. Clover Valley is considering bringing in Debbie Spence for a dressage clinic. Because Debbie travels from Washington there needs to be a commitment for 18 rides over a Saturday and Sunday.  If you are interested in riding with Debbie, please send Sharon an email (wred.rider@frontier.com) so she can get a headcount of those interested.
5. Our next meeting is Monday, June 11, at Clover Valley Equestrian Center starting at 7:00 p.m. This will be a business meeting to finalize plans for the Ride-a-Test, and to complete the events calendar for the year. Please bring your ideas for clinics, speakers, or events that you would like to see happen.
6. Don't Forget. The Ride-a-Test is scheduled for July 7. If you have time to volunteer, please contact Jane Baer at englishrose@embarqmail.com.

Hope to see you at the June meeting!