Post Meeting Update....Make sure and take the survey!!!

We had a great meeting yesterday, and here are some of the things coming up....

 

 

To help make decisions on some upcoming opportunities (Team Penning, Thursday Night Programs, and End of Year Party), a survey was built to get the club's feedback.  Please take a minute to answer a few questions in the following web link:  http://hoofpicks.net/forms

 

Upcoming Dates:

 

February 23rd, 2011  Open Riding at the Williamson County Show Barn.  The barn will be open at 5 pm.  Any issues or concerns please call Mary or Scott at 512-680-5663.  Please note that we are looking for someone to assist in opening and closing the barn going forward. Please let me know if you want to do it.

 

March 3rd, 2011-- Top Roland of Top Horse Solutions has agreed to do a trailering session at the Show Barn for FREE!!. Come watch him load Keno in a 2 horse straight load trailer.  Demo horses needed.... Email hoofpicks4h@gmail.com if you want to bring your horse too!!

 

March 6th, 2011--  4H Riding Session-  Look for email from Sundra for more info.

 

March 10th, 2011-- Thursday Open Riding Session 5-9pm

 

March 17th, 2011--Thursday Open Riding Session 5-9 pm.

 

March 26th thru March 27th Texas State Youth Reining Horse Clinic-  see calendar entry for more info

 

March 27th, 2011 4H Riding Session--Look for email from Sundra for more info the week of.

 

March 29th, 2011  Monthly Meeting at CEO. 7pm

 

March 31st, 2011  Open Riding Session 5-9 pm

 

March 2011-  Team Penning Clinic at Sheriff's Posse Arena- Exact date TBD

 

April 16th, 2011--  Hoofpicks Horse Show, remember that if you sign up early it is $65.00 for all day. All members do not forget to sign up and work at least 2 hours and get those sponsorships!!

Click Here for Showbill .

 

 

Fwd: wednesday with your horse

Hi all! 

Well the sun is out finally.  We will be ready to ride again Wednesday at the Georgetown show barn.  I'll open the doors around 2pm ant the group lesson will begin around 6pm.  See you there!

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Blessings,

Ramona

February News and Announcements

Latest Hoofpicks' News & Announcements for February

• Open Riding Sesson has been cancelled for tonight, Thursday, February 10th, 2011.

 

• We have a riding session scheduled for this coming Sunday, February 13.  Yay! 
  
  
  Ramona will be directing this one, and she plans to have one session from 1:00 - 3:00 for general horsemanship and a second session from 3:00 - 5:00 more focused on speed events.  However, whether you are into speed events or not, both sessions are helpful for everyone, including beginners.  If you don't want to do speed on your horse, you and your horse can still learn from the techniques she uses without doing them fast.  I will probably post a question on the 4H Hoofpicks Facebook page  (http://www.facebook.com/hoofpicks ) in the near future asking for input on what areas you would like to focus our riding sessions (Horsemanship, speed, roping cattle, etc.).
  
  
  I'll get back to you with more specific lesson plans later in the week, but I wanted to let everyone know so you can plan to be there.  There is a minimum number of riders we need to have in order to have the session, so let me know if you plan to come by replying to hoofpicks.riding@gmail.com as soon as you can.  
  
  
  All current Hoofpicks members are welcome to bring a horse and ride.  It is $15 for each 2 hour session.  Be sure to bring your current Coggins papers on each horse you bring.  I have some on file from Mr. Bergman's records, but bring them anyway just to be on the safe side.  A parent or guardian needs to stay during the session. 
  Sundra Lemanski   512-964-2015

 

• Our next club meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 22nd, at the CEO.

 

 

Keep an eye on the web site for new news and event opportunities.  Also take advantage of our new Call Before You Haul #.  Just dial 522-HAUL before you make that long drive with horses and kids - just in case something is canceled or changed this will be another way for you to get the latest updates from our officers and leaders.  For all communications options visit http://hoofpicks.net/contact-us

Have a great week!!

 

Hoofpicks 4H

January 25th Club Meeting Canceled

Our monthly club meeting scheduled for 1/25/11 had to be canceled at the last minute.  Please check back here or watch for email messages for updates.

December News

Latest Hoofpicks' News & Announcements for December

• Hoofpicks joined the Christmas parades recently.  See the parades page for some videos.
• We had outstanding participation for the Brown Santa volunteering.  Kids were sorting gifts like crazy and toys were literally flying to their proper bins!  We also helped a local family with their Christmas gifts.
  
• The Christmas Party on Sunday was also a hit.  We had tons of food and fun games (on and off the horses).  Special thanks goes out to Charles for quickly borrowing the WCSP tractor to repair the arena which was left in bad shape following the Livestock Show.
• Note: There will not be a meeting in December.
• Keep an eye on the web site for new news and event opportunities.  Also take advantage of our new Call Before You Haul #.  Just dial 522-HAUL before you make that long drive with horses and kids - just in case something is canceled or changed this will be another way for you to get the latest updates from our officers and leaders.  For all communications options visit http://hoofpicks.net/contact-us

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

News

We held our November meeting at Duke's BBQ and had a great turnout.  Upcoming events (click events for more information):

• Williamson County Livestock Show concession stand volunteering.
  
• Georgetown Christmas Stroll Parade - Dec 4th.
• Brown Santa volunteering - Dec. 6th
• Weir Christmas Parade - Dec. 11th
• Annual Hoofpicks' Christmas Party Dec. 12th

Re: Parade Practice

Great, thanks!

There is also a community service opportunity Tuesday after 3:00pm to help set up for the Livestock Show.
We can help move the folding chairs from the arena into the concession stand.  The sheriff's posse would really appreciate our club coming to their rescue.

On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 7:18 PM, Scott Anderson <swa90@yahoo.com> wrote:

Charles will have the Sheriff Posse Arena open Tuesday Nov. 23 for anyone wanting to practice parade riding to prepare for the Georgetown Christmas Stroll coming up December 4th and a Weir parade soon after that.  The parades and Christmas party (and other topics) will be discussed in greater detail at the upcoming meeting Nov. 30th.