Monday, May 28, 2007

JUne 3 Riding/Jumping clinic at Panaewa

Aloha all,
HIDCTA is sponsoring a last-minute, sudden-decision clinic at Panaewa Equestrian Center in Hilo. (We'd already booked the facility, so why not??)

June 3, Sunday, 9:00 - pau
$20.00 for the day, auditors are free
Clinician/organizer: Sarah Blanchard 934-9246
Designed for young or novice riders who need some group instruction in basic balanced seat and beginning jumping. Sessions in walk-trot equitation, trail obstacles, cavalletti, crossrails. Games and a trail ride around the track and infield cross-country course.
Call or email sarah sarah@tactfultraining.com for more info.

Friday, April 06, 2007

Silent Auction for May 6 show

We are having a Silent Auction at the May 6 Hunter Jumper Show!!

We would love to have our HIDCTA members help us collect items for the Silent Auction. There are many different things that would be great auction items---plants, coffee, services, dining, vacation rental evenings, goods, new books, new or nearly new horse items, the list is endless.

To make this easier, we have prepared a letter that you can hand any potential donor. Here is what it says....

Aloha,

The Hawaii Isle Dressage and Combined Training Association (HIDCTA) is currently planning our 1st Annual Spring Hunter – Jumper Show, to be held Sunday, May 6 2007 on the grounds of Hawaii Preparatory Academy in Waimea. This show is an HIDCTA year-end awards show. It helps support the efforts of HIDCTA to further develop the knowledge and skills of our local riders in a supportive and safe environment.

In conjunction with this event, we will be hosting a Silent Auction to raise additional funds for various club activities and programs such as educational clinics, symposiums, equipment maintenance and adult/youth scholarships. We are seeking donations for the Silent Auction, and hope that you or your business will be able to contribute. Merchandise or gift certificates in any amount would be greatly appreciated. Businesses and individuals making donations to the Silent Auction will be acknowledged in our show program and via announcements throughout the day of the show.

If you have any questions, or need to make arrangements for a pick up of a donation, please contact Lisa Johnston at 959-9075, or Pattie Rechtman at 966-6235.

HIDCTA thanks you and looks forward to your support of safe and educational equestrian activities on our island. We would also like to extend an invitation to you and your associates to join us for this event. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,



You can dowload the letter here.
The letter is on Page 1. This 2-page file also contains a "list" (page 2) page to make it easy for you to keep track of any donations you have gathered. A nice idea is to print 10 copies of the letter, and keep them in a file folder in your car. If you staple the list to the inside, all you need to do is go about your day, and mention the auction to anyone that you think might enjoy this exposure and advertising opportunity. Your hairdresser, grocer, nursery, whomever....! Once they say "yes, I would LOVE TO SUPPORT THE CLUB," leave them the letter, collect their certificate, and then write their information on your list!

If they dont have a certificate we will be happy to make one. Just write down the information and let Pattie know.

May 6 Hunter Jumper Show!!!!!

The Spring 2006 Hunter Jumper Show is Coming May 6th!!
The show will be held at HPA in Waimea on the Polo/Jumping field.

This show will have a new format, and opportunities for riders to jump in Equitation, Hunter, and Jumper divisions. Non jumpers may select from flat classes in divisions as well. There is something for everyone!!!

Each course will consist of 8 jumps. Crossrails classes will also be available.

Mark your calendar and watch your email or mailbox for your entry.

Also new this year is a Silent Auction which will run throughout the day. If you have any ideas for donations for the silent auction, please contact Pattie or Lisa right away.
Cant make it to the show???
You can dowload the entry and send in a Good Luck Rider message or even your HIDCTA memership!
Download the show information and entry forms right to your own computer:

Click here to download the pdf version of the Entry Form
See You There!!!

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

MARCH 11 FUN DAY AT PANAEWA

The Fun Day show at Panaewa Equestrian Center on March 11 was just that - plenty of fun for all. We had a great turnout, with many riders young and old coming out to play with their horses. There were many new faces, which was wonderful to see. It was such a success that we're hoping to do another on June 3, so mark your calendars. Thanks go out to ALL volunteers who helped make it happen, especially manager Maureen Goto, judge Barbara Kankainen, and Pattie Rechtman, who was corralled at the last minute to be our announcer for the day. Thanks also to the participants who helped us raise funds for more improvements to the Equestrian Center.

Here's the financial breakdown for the day.

MARCH 06 PANAEWA FUN DAY SHOW STATEMENT

INCOME

Raffle Tickets 170.00
Entry Fees 855.00

Total Income 1025.00


EXPENSES

Ribbons 35.20
Volunteer Lunches 50.00
Printing 15.63

Total Expenses 136.03


NET INCOME 888.97

Friday, March 09, 2007

Contest: win tickets to World Cup

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This survey is to provide dressage demographics for our sponsors, no private information will be released, only the total demographics such as average number of horses owned, percentage of respondents who board or keep their horses at home, will be given to sponsors and shared with dressage organizations who chose to link with us. This dressage demographic information will help us all. http://www.dressage.com/hoc/survey/survey207.html

Sunday, February 25, 2007

March 11 Show at Panaewa

HIDCTA “All-Kine” Schooling Show & Fun Day
Panaewa Equestrian Center, Hilo, Hawaii
March 11, 2007 – 8:00 a.m.
Judge: Barb Kankainen
Show Manager: Maureen Goto 935-9018

8:00 am Main Arena
1. Showmanship, 11 & under. English or western.
2. Showmanship, 12-18. English or western.
3. “Antique” Showmanship, Open/Adult English or western. Horses must be 15 or older.
4. Leadline Walk-Trot Equitation Rail class English & western, 11 & under.
5. Beginner Walkabout Riders who have not trotted or cantered. Rail class, walk only. Open.
6 Novice RIDER Walk-Trot Equitation/Pleasure Rail class. 11 & under. English or western.
7. Novice RIDER Walk-Trot Equitation/Pleasure Rail class. 12-18. English or western.
8. Novice RIDER Walk-Trot Equitation English & western. 11 & under.
9. Novice RIDER Walk-Trot-Canter Equitation Rail class. English & western, 11 & under
10. Novice RIDER Walk-Trot-Canter Equitation Rail class. English & western, 12 & over.
11. Novice HORSE Walk-Trot-Canter Pleasure Rail class. English & western, Open
commands promptly and correctly.
àBreak to set up
12. Leadline Barrels Kids (under 12) lead adults (19 and over)
13. Walk-trot Cloverleaf Barrels 18 and under. May NOT canter or lope.
14. Junior Cloverleaf Barrels 18 & under.
15. Cloverleaf Barrels . Open.
16. Leadline Polebending ­18 and under.
17. Walk-trot Pole Bending 18 and under. May NOT canter or lope.
18. Pole Bending Open
19. Costume Relay Teens (13-19) against adults (over 20). Sign up in teams of two..
20. Musical tires Open
21. Water Glass Relay Open
22. Apple Dunking Relay Open. Sign up in teams of two
23. Egg and Spoon. Open. Rail class, not timed.
24. Keyhole Race Open
à Break to set up
25. Novice RIDER Hunt Seat Equitation Open. Eight crossrails, max. 18”, trot or canter.
26. Novice HORSE Crossrails Eight crossrails, max. 18”, trot or canter.
27. Hunt Seat Equitation over Fences 18 & under. 8 jumps at 2’ high, at canter.
28. Hunt Seat Equitation over Fences Open. 8 jumps at 2’ high, at canter.
29. Novice Hunter over Fences Open. 8-10 jumps, 2’ high, at canter.
30. Low Hunter over Fences Open. 8-10 jumps, 2’3” high, at canter
31. Hunter Hack - Open. Two jumps at 2’3”, walk-trot-canter on the rail, individual hand gallop..

10:00 am - 2:00 pm TRAIL COURSE, behind the main arena. Judge: Gail Duituturaga.
32. Novice RIDER Walk-Trot Trail 11 & under.
33. Novice RIDER Walk-Trot Trail 12 & over.
34. Novice HORSE Walk-Trot Trail Open
35. Open Trail. Will be asked to canter. Will be divided English/western if entries warrant.
26. Sit-a-Fiver Jackpot. Winner takes all. All ages, any style of riding. Sit bareback on your own $5 bill. Last rider with $5 remaining wins. No ribbons, no entry fee – just show up!
General Rules and Information
Rules: USEF rules where applicable.

Entry fees: $5.00 per class. No deadline for entries; sign up at the show.

Waivers: Must be signed for all riders and horses BEFORE they ride on the show grounds, regardless of whether they are entered in the show.
Multiple Riders/Multiple Entries: A horse may compete more than once in jumping, trail and games classes, with different riders.

Novice Horse classes are designed for green horses with experienced riders, in their first or second year of showing. A Novice horse may not compete in any class requiring jumping.
Novice Rider classes are designed for beginner riders in their first year of showing at that level. (Please, no beginner riders on green horses!)

Showmanship classes: In-hand. Judged on grooming, cleanliness, and handling. Judge will announce pattern. English riders show in bridle, western riders in halter and lead.

Trail classes 32-35: Judged separately on an outside trail course, behind the arena, from 10:00 - 2:00 pm. Ride the trail course at your own convenience, but you MUST complete the class before 2:00 pm. English or western, may use two hands on the reins. Course will be posted.

Games: All games classes 12-24 can be ridden in English or western tack, with one or two hands on the reins.
Hunter and Hunt Seat classes 25-31 must be ridden in appropriate English tack and attire.

Awards: Ribbons for 1st through 6th place, for all classes other than Sit-a-Fiver.

Helmets & Attire: Correct attire is encouraged. To comply with HIDCTA and insurance regulations, boots with a heel and ASTM-SEI approved helmets with harnesses are required for all riders, including western riders, whenever mounted. Helmets are available for loan from the secretary’s booth. Jackets and ties are optional. Protective vests are encouraged in jumping classes.

Gaits: Horses that perform intermediate gaits (singlefoot, running walk, pace, or similar non-diagonal gait) will be included and judged along with horses that perform the trot or jog.

Stallions: Well-mannered stallions are welcome, but may not be shown, ridden or handled by anyone under 18.

Tack and Equipment: Appropriate tack should be used for the style of riding. Bitless bridles, including hackamores and sidepulls, are allowed. No martingales, tiedowns, boots or bandages in pleasure, equitation or trail classes; no horse boots or bandages in hunter or trail classes. Stirrups may not be tied to the girth. No dressage whips in jumping classes.

Schooling: Schooling areas are set behind the arena.

Dogs: Dogs must be leashed.

Questions? Manager: Maureen Goto 935-9018

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Farewell Ristyka

We will miss you Ristyka



Somewhere...somewhere in time's own space
There must be some sweet pastured place
Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow
Some Paradise where horses go.
For by the love that guides my pen
I know great horses live again.
-Stanley Harrison
We lost Ristyka to a broken leg this week. She is already deeply missed by Cyndy, Pat, Megan Howard, and the Youngs, and all the Horseplay and Big Island Ohana. HIDCA sends its heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved this beautiful mare.

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

H.I.D.C.T.A.

HIDCTA YEAR END FINANCIAL STATEMENT: JANUARY - DECEMBER 2006

Income
2006 Membership Dues 1820.00
2007 Membership Dues 1091.00
Class Sponsorship/Advertising
Kona Shows 1950.00
Panaewa Shows 405.00
Waimea Shows 460.00
Class Sponsorship/Ads – Other 30.00
Total Class Sponsorship/Advertising 2845.00
Clinic Fees 40.00
Donations 845.00
Show Entry Fees
Entries/Kona 2229.00
Entries/October Dressage 1474.00
Entries/Panaewa Dressage & CT 1718.00
Entries/Panaewa Schooling 2053.00
Entries/Waimea All Around 2161.00
Total Show Entry Fees 9635.00

Total Income 16314.00

Expense
Awards
Awards/Show Ribbons 1710.03
Total Awards 1710.03
Awards/Year End Awards 1562.93
Bank Service Charges 5.00
Bridle # Refunds 908.00
Equipment 254.09
Equipment Repairs 72.92
Insurance 1220.04
Insurance/Additional Insured 51.60
Judges/Clincians
Airfare 1263.90
Car Rental 192.06
Fees 1860.00
Lodging 291.86
Meals 165.31
Total Judges/Clinicians 3773.13
Miscellaneous Expense 1358.56
Office Supplies 127.09
Panaewa Improvements 1936.14
Postage 43.58
Postage/Newsletter 53.79
Postage/Shows 372.18
Printing 30.60
Printing/Newsletter 182.74
Printing/Shows 733.92
Returned Checks 255.00
Security Deposit -600.00
Show Entry Refunds 476.00
USDF Membership Fees 1143.44
Volunteer Meals 546.59

Total Expense 16217.37

Net Income 96.63