As posted last time, there will be 2 Serenity Valley Farm Horse Shows this year. That hasn't changed. But the dates have.
Serenity Valley Farm Horse Show I is now Saturday, June 29th (previously reported as June 8th).
Serenity Valley Farm Horse Show II is still on for Saturday, October 12th.
Both are still being held at Twin Towers Park in Fairborn and both are still including Dressage, Combined Test and Jumper classes (with 2 Gambler's Choice payback classes) and possibly including Cross Country Schoolling with the new bank and water complexes available.
A complete class list will be posted on the website, which I'm in the process of giving a MAJOR makeover and am VERY close to completing, but I wanted to make sure the new dates were out so folks could include them in their plans. I know I'm already looking at calendars and thinking of what I'd like to go to.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
Exciting News! Serenity Valley Horse Shows coming soon
Wow, it's well into January already. I slacked off again keeping up the farm blog. I need to do better because there's a LOT going to be happening this year.
Probably the most exciting news is that we are going to be organizing 2 Serenity Valley Horse Shows at Twin Towers Park in Fairborn -- Saturday, June 8 and Saturday, October 12. Each show will consist of Dressage, Combined Test and Jumper classes. The dressage classes will be sanctioned by DLSC and points towards DLSC Year End awards can be earned at these shows. We're still working finalizing show bill/prize list but this is what we know so far.
The Dressage portion of the show will include all the regular DLSC classes:
The Jumper classes will range from 2' up to mirror the jumping levels of the CT divisions. In addition, we will have a Low and a High Gambler's Choice. Low will run from 2' to 3' and be held between the Beginner Novice and Novice divisions. High will run from 3' to 4' and be the last class of the day. Both classes will be 50% PAYBACK (minimum 5 entries to be payback).
Limited stabling will also be available and possibly cross country schooling, including the new water and bank complexes.
Stay tuned for more details as we get them figured out. Of course we'll also be looking for help for both shows! If you can offer some help either with paperwork, scribing, timing or jump crew (or any other of the myriad of jobs that go into hosting a horse show), please let me know at tleventer@gmail.com! Unlike the other DLSC shows, I don't have a barn full of students/parents to pool from for help (though I do have a wonderful partner in crime for this venture, and I'm sure some of the iTolt folks will be able to help). But as we all know, horse shows are definitely labor intensive.
I'm in the process of revamping the Serenity Valley Farm website itself. In terms of the horse shows, I'll be posting the show bills, entry forms and all the pertinent information on the website so stay tuned!
Probably the most exciting news is that we are going to be organizing 2 Serenity Valley Horse Shows at Twin Towers Park in Fairborn -- Saturday, June 8 and Saturday, October 12. Each show will consist of Dressage, Combined Test and Jumper classes. The dressage classes will be sanctioned by DLSC and points towards DLSC Year End awards can be earned at these shows. We're still working finalizing show bill/prize list but this is what we know so far.
The Dressage portion of the show will include all the regular DLSC classes:
- Intro Tests A, B, C (split by Jr/Sr as possible)
- Training Tests 1, 2, 3 (split by Jr/Sr as possible)
- USEA Eventing Tests - Beginner Novice through Training level (specify test on entry)
- First Level Tests 1, 2, 3
- Percentage Class - Second thru Fourth Level USDF only
The Jumper classes will range from 2' up to mirror the jumping levels of the CT divisions. In addition, we will have a Low and a High Gambler's Choice. Low will run from 2' to 3' and be held between the Beginner Novice and Novice divisions. High will run from 3' to 4' and be the last class of the day. Both classes will be 50% PAYBACK (minimum 5 entries to be payback).
Limited stabling will also be available and possibly cross country schooling, including the new water and bank complexes.
Stay tuned for more details as we get them figured out. Of course we'll also be looking for help for both shows! If you can offer some help either with paperwork, scribing, timing or jump crew (or any other of the myriad of jobs that go into hosting a horse show), please let me know at tleventer@gmail.com! Unlike the other DLSC shows, I don't have a barn full of students/parents to pool from for help (though I do have a wonderful partner in crime for this venture, and I'm sure some of the iTolt folks will be able to help). But as we all know, horse shows are definitely labor intensive.
I'm in the process of revamping the Serenity Valley Farm website itself. In terms of the horse shows, I'll be posting the show bills, entry forms and all the pertinent information on the website so stay tuned!
Friday, December 7, 2012
December Already?
It's really been an... uh... Interesting fall, that's for sure. After I began recovering from the kick, I recently came down with a severe case of systemic hives! Let me tell you, riding in breeches with itchy hives all over your legs is NOT my idea of a good time and I highly recommend no one attempt it. It wasn't fun.
That said, cantering and jumping Shirley while in said condition certainly could have been worse! Yep, while suffering through hives, Anita and I took advantage of the 50+ sunny weather (probably the last we'll see for months) and did some work with Shirley in the field at the farm. I need to upload more of the work we did, but here's one video. Note this is the first day we've cantered under saddle OR jumped since we've had her (told you our program took her back to the beginning and brought her along slowly). She's such a GOOD girl!
Yes it was only a single crossrail that we were jumping, but she was eager yet soft and I can't wait to do more. Unfortunately the weather hasn't been cooperating since then.
We do have a lesson set up sometime tomorrow afternoon with Emily Abbate and I'm REALLY looking forward to it. Hopefully an update later in the weekend.
That said, cantering and jumping Shirley while in said condition certainly could have been worse! Yep, while suffering through hives, Anita and I took advantage of the 50+ sunny weather (probably the last we'll see for months) and did some work with Shirley in the field at the farm. I need to upload more of the work we did, but here's one video. Note this is the first day we've cantered under saddle OR jumped since we've had her (told you our program took her back to the beginning and brought her along slowly). She's such a GOOD girl!
Yes it was only a single crossrail that we were jumping, but she was eager yet soft and I can't wait to do more. Unfortunately the weather hasn't been cooperating since then.
We do have a lesson set up sometime tomorrow afternoon with Emily Abbate and I'm REALLY looking forward to it. Hopefully an update later in the weekend.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
More pretty bruise pics
Taken this morning, 12 days post kick:
Thigh: You can see where the bruise is starting to go away. Towards the front (right in the pic), there is still a lump under a part of the bruise (under where the yellow is)
Knee: Pretty, eh? As the thigh bruise is going away, this one seems to be getting "bigger"... not to mention darker.
Whole leg. All I can say is it's a good thing it's winter. If it were shorts weather, I'd probably have some serious explaning to do to people. :)
Thigh: You can see where the bruise is starting to go away. Towards the front (right in the pic), there is still a lump under a part of the bruise (under where the yellow is)
Knee: Pretty, eh? As the thigh bruise is going away, this one seems to be getting "bigger"... not to mention darker.
Whole leg. All I can say is it's a good thing it's winter. If it were shorts weather, I'd probably have some serious explaning to do to people. :)
Monday, November 12, 2012
Bruise update
Mostly I'm posting this so the pictures are online and I can share. Been 10 days since the kick. Still limping here and there... mostly when I first get up. Also, still dealing with it waking me in my sleep although not nearly as much. The good part is that the bruise is slowly fading...
The picture doesn't do the deepness of the colors justice at all, but you get the idea.
The bad part is that with the bruise dissipating, the blood I guess has to go somewhere, right? And it seems to be travelling down my leg. On Friday I noticed a bruise around my kneecap. This is what it looks like today (again, the deepness of the bruising just isn't conveyed by the P.O.S. camera on my phone):
Lovely, eh?
I did manage to ride Noble on Saturday and it was a lovely ride. He was feeling pretty good... the sun was shining, there was a breeze... and first time through the grid with actual jumps, I got a "this is fun" buck at the end. Stinker. Was sore afterwards, but had a good time.
The picture doesn't do the deepness of the colors justice at all, but you get the idea.
The bad part is that with the bruise dissipating, the blood I guess has to go somewhere, right? And it seems to be travelling down my leg. On Friday I noticed a bruise around my kneecap. This is what it looks like today (again, the deepness of the bruising just isn't conveyed by the P.O.S. camera on my phone):
Lovely, eh?
I did manage to ride Noble on Saturday and it was a lovely ride. He was feeling pretty good... the sun was shining, there was a breeze... and first time through the grid with actual jumps, I got a "this is fun" buck at the end. Stinker. Was sore afterwards, but had a good time.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Week of Color
Walnut Creek PC horse trials didn't happen for us. I was in the wrong place at the wrong time and did the wrong thing 2 days before (Friday evening) and was on the receiving end of a major kick. No one's fault except my own really... which is almost worst. The kick landed on my left thigh which instantly felt swollen. Spent Friday night alternating 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off with ice while I relaxed on the couch. Wasn't all that great the next morning so off to the ER I went. Xrays showed no bone bruise. Prescription was made for no weight for 2 days along with pain killers. That pretty much solidified the notion that I was going to have to withdraw from the event. Can't exactly gallop and jump without using my left leg.
I have yet to ride. Hoping to do so this weekend since the weather is going to be fantastic (mid 60s!). But I'm still having some issues with the leg, mostly down into my knee. That pain is most likely due to the limping and thus stressing the joint "differently", according to Thom the amazing paramedic. So it's just going to take some time. In case you're wondering, the impact spot is amazingly colorful.
If you look closely you can see the "line" running down the middle -- I'm pretty sure that's the seam of my coveralls that I was wearing at the time.
So Anita has been working with the girls. Spider is still at Jen's and doing fantastic. Shirley is at home and doing just as well. Anita's even gotten on Shirley the last 2 days (walk only) at the farm without any incidents or nervousness! I'm just hoping to be well enough to hop on her at some point really soon!
I have yet to ride. Hoping to do so this weekend since the weather is going to be fantastic (mid 60s!). But I'm still having some issues with the leg, mostly down into my knee. That pain is most likely due to the limping and thus stressing the joint "differently", according to Thom the amazing paramedic. So it's just going to take some time. In case you're wondering, the impact spot is amazingly colorful.
If you look closely you can see the "line" running down the middle -- I'm pretty sure that's the seam of my coveralls that I was wearing at the time.
So Anita has been working with the girls. Spider is still at Jen's and doing fantastic. Shirley is at home and doing just as well. Anita's even gotten on Shirley the last 2 days (walk only) at the farm without any incidents or nervousness! I'm just hoping to be well enough to hop on her at some point really soon!
Friday, November 2, 2012
Walnut Creek Pony Club Horse Trials
Our last event of the season is Sunday at the Walnut Creek Pony Club Horse Trials outside Cincinnati. Noble will be making his Beginner Novice debut. Ride times finally came out and I'm major excited. Because we're not stabling AND because I was told the course wouldn't be available to walk until Sunday, I had envisioned having to get up at 4am to pick Noble up, drive just over an hour to the show grounds, walk my courses and be ready for a butt-crack of dawn dressage ride. Thankfully that is NOT the case!!
Dressage: 12:03
Stadium: 1:13
XC: 2:13
Plus, the time change is this weekend. So not only am I getting to "sleep in" til about 7, but I'll have an extra hour of sleep too!
In other news, the girls are doing well. Ella took Spider this week to a lesson with Rob (hunter trainer) and he was VERY positive and really liked her a lot. Ella does too. Last night we split them up -- Spider staying at iTolt and Shirley coming home. When I last saw Spider, Ella had a pink sheet on her with her bright rainbow colored peace sign decorated sleezy hood on. It was very cute. Shirley is doing well too. The last 2 days she was as iTolt she had to deal with a lot of "new" stuff that pushed her out of her comfort zone, and while we had to take things slow, both Anita and I agree that slow is better. Shirley did relax in all the situations eventually and I think she's smart enough that she'll retain what she's learned. She's not exactly happy now as she is home with a small fuzzy midget-boy for company (an icelandic gelding named Logi).
Just a reminder, if you ordered a turkey, they'll be ready for pick up late afternoon/evening on Saturday, November 17th.
Dressage: 12:03
Stadium: 1:13
XC: 2:13
Plus, the time change is this weekend. So not only am I getting to "sleep in" til about 7, but I'll have an extra hour of sleep too!
In other news, the girls are doing well. Ella took Spider this week to a lesson with Rob (hunter trainer) and he was VERY positive and really liked her a lot. Ella does too. Last night we split them up -- Spider staying at iTolt and Shirley coming home. When I last saw Spider, Ella had a pink sheet on her with her bright rainbow colored peace sign decorated sleezy hood on. It was very cute. Shirley is doing well too. The last 2 days she was as iTolt she had to deal with a lot of "new" stuff that pushed her out of her comfort zone, and while we had to take things slow, both Anita and I agree that slow is better. Shirley did relax in all the situations eventually and I think she's smart enough that she'll retain what she's learned. She's not exactly happy now as she is home with a small fuzzy midget-boy for company (an icelandic gelding named Logi).
Just a reminder, if you ordered a turkey, they'll be ready for pick up late afternoon/evening on Saturday, November 17th.
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