NCDCTA November 2009

BAREFOOT AND BRILLIANT: Juneau scores comeback win at Pinehurst
By Sue Smithson

Sherlock Holmes’ famous line “Watson, the game is afoot!” could have been referring to the current barefoot movement in Sport Horses. The FEI high score champion Juneau, ridden by Dawn Jenson of Columbia, caused a buzz around the Pinehurst Fall Dressage Show, September 26-27, and not just because he was shoeless. He attracted attention because he bounced joyfully around the turf rings in his extravagant style after an astonishing comeback.

Known by many and loved by all, the now 18-year old Dutch gelding was poised for his Grand Prix debut in 2007 after Olympian Michael Poulin put the finishing touches on his repertoire. Trainer Diane Ritz of Monroe and owner Nan Pieroni of Seven Lakes delighted in every ride on the generous, talented gelding. While making Florida plans and entries at I-2 and GP, Pieroni became concerned about an uneven medium trot.

Fast forward: through surgeries, MRIs, stem cells, and monthly trips to NCSU Vet School. After painstaking rehab, special shoes, and 18 months of hand walking, Pieroni left no stone unturned trying to bring back her beloved partner. But second and third veterinary opinions all agreed: Juneau would never dance again.

Enter: Marilyn Gilligan of Columbia, S.C. Gilligan has made a living trimming barefoot hooves, and has made a reputation as a miracle worker. As a last resort, Pieroni sold Juneau to Gilligan for a dollar. “Juneau was small and non-descript,” Gilligan said to Pilot reporter Pat Smith. “I didn’t believe he was so fabulous. I wasn’t going to take him. But when I met him, he put his head on my chest so I said ’OK, I’ll take him’… I can’t tell you how he has touched me.”

$1,000 MCDEVITT SOTHEBY’S FREESTYLE CHALLENGE
Molly Paris, 14, of Charlotte, drew the first ride time of six challengers in the $1,000 McDevitt Sotheby’s Freestyle class and laid down an unbeatable trip. Aboard Lisa Gorsuch’s My Maxwell, Paris used the Gershwin medley arranged for the horse and choreographed a first level ride, scoring 72%. “I am very thankful that Lisa has let me ride this horse,” said Paris. “I love him and he is teaching me a lot. I have been riding him since May… I love doing freestyles so I was happy and had fun doing this one!” Molly’s older sister Amanda, 18, captured third with Royal Destinie. Both girls bested their trainer, Annette Saunders and Schwabenmadel, but with fewer than four points separating the placings. “I have been with ‘Nettie since I was 6,” Molly said.

THE FIELDS STAKES
Sunday’s stakes classes, sponsored by The Fields, N.C.’s premier equestrian community, prompted heightened competition at all levels. Dawn Weniger of Apex and her Don Derrick bested 16 contenders to claim the first level purse (72.5%). Two Friesians were in hot pursuit; Jeanette Van Mill and Z Boy (second, 67.7%) and Kris Daniel with Farina VV (third, 65.5%).

Valerie Russell of Jacksonville and her Regal Ranier claimed the second level purse (65.4%), and Karen Mahaffey of Sanford and her Westmoreland topped third level. Jeanne Karver of Summerfield and Welle posted a 70% to win the fourth level stakes.

DOVER MEDAL
Valerie Heckrodt of Matthews and her Remington Steel earned the Dover Medal, and the Sylvia Miller Memorial Trophy for the best third level amateur.

NC BRED
With a stage presence much larger than his 14.2 hand stature, PF Karolina King stole the show and the N.C. Bred award with second level scores in the 70’s all weekend. The Norwegian Fjiord stallion, owned and bred by Penny Stuckey of Southern Pines, is ably trained and ridden by Peter Nordlander, also of Southern Pines.

For complete results, visit www.SportingServices.net

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AA Member: Julie Hart

Amateur riders, who thrive in their corporate careers, often develop the thick skin and sense of humor necessary for the long, dynamic process of learning dressage. The favorite quote of this month’s AA member is, “What does not kill me makes me stronger” by Nietzsche. She is a C.P.A. and the C.F.O. of a company in Greensboro that sells fluid processing equipment, engineering and installation services to businesses that manufacture food, pharmaceutical and personal care products. Additionally, she loves her volunteer time with HorseFriends (www.horsefriendsnc.org), a non-profit, Christian therapeutic riding program for families with developmentally disabled children.

Julie thoroughly enjoys her animal family as she is not married and has no (human) children. She owns a small farm in Kernersville that is home to a gold fish with no name and a cat with a clever name: JP Barny, which stands for “just plain barn cat”. She has a retired Arabian gelding, Flash, who carried Julie through the saddle seat, hunter, and early dressage exploration years. A rescued miniature horse named Tazer is a new arrival at the farm.

Julie also has an 11 year old dressage partner, Romanov (Romie). He is registered in the Half Arabian and Oldenburg registries. She loyally appreciates the characteristics of the Arabian breed. She discovered Romie on the internet eight years ago. Her trainer and neighbor, Donna Kelly, flew to Florida to see him. Although Donna advised her that a hot, young horse is not the best choice for a beginner AA rider, it was love at first sight for Julie. Romie is in full training with Donna and Julie credits Donna’s management, care and training for their success. Julie has also enjoyed the opportunity to clinic with Linda Zang and previously trained for a week at Linda’s Maryland facility.

One of Julie’s top equestrian goals for 2009 was to compete at the Arabian and Half Arabian Sport Horse National Championships held at the future site of the WEG in Kentucky. Julie’s ambition was met with great success. Julie rode in two AA first level classes and got reserve champion in both. She showed in-hand, placing in the top ten out of thirty six. Donna rode Romie in first and second level (open) where they placed in the top ten first level and reserve champion second level.

When asked about a major learning experience, Julie says, “The biggest thing I learned last year was that I can’t be competitive in dressage by doing it on my own. I floundered for way too long by trying this method, the curse of being very independent. (I had)… little progress and a lot of frustration. I am amazed at the progress we have made in the last year and look forward to continuing… as long as I can afford my arthritis medication!”

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Ask The Expert

Q: Why is it that dressage judges’ comments always seem to be negative, regardless of the score? Is it me, or do they tend to focus on what is wrong rather than what is correct? Whatever happened to constructive criticism? Sincerely, Thin Skin

A: Dear Thin Skin, To better understand this frequently asked question and ultimately its answer we must look at both the competitor’s and the judge’s point of view. After months of training and personal sacrifices, competitors enter at “A” with a lot of emotional investment and often think during the test “Blaze’s halt was much better than last time” or “Sugar only took one trot step in that simple change instead of three”. While a rider’s evaluation is a comparative one based on history, the judge is making a purely qualitative evaluation. The judge has been trained to first consider the quality of the gait by assessing if there is a clear and correct rhythm and its brilliance or lack thereof. Next the judge assesses whether the essence of the movement is executed (i.e., was a 20 meter trot circle ridden? did the horse halt?) and finally how well the movement was ridden. This is where balance, engagement, acceptance of contact, roundness of the circle, etc. are evaluated. A cumulative score is given for that movement. With 20 to 30 movements occurring in a five minute test, time is of the essence preventing in-depth commentary. In addition to judging the test, the judge must make sure that their scribe is keeping up with them. Being concise is the best way to prevent mistakes as well as ending the day with a frazzled scribe.

According to USEF rule DR 122.7(a): Judges are required to comment on a score of 6 and below, and encouraged to comment throughout the test to explain why the score was not a "10". This automatically puts the comments in a "needs more...." context. For example: a canter-trot transition at first level may score a 7 with comment: “stiffened slightly”. This means that the transition was executed fairly well but would have scored higher if the throughness had been maintained. If read in this manner one can see that the judge’s comment is indeed constructive. The collective scores reflect the body of the test, and final comments are used to summarize the ride but also to affirm riders (i.e., capable pair, talented horse, etc.).

Riders would benefit by learning what the judge is evaluating in each movement (directives printed on the test), know what each score means (i.e., “6” satisfactory, “7” fairly good….) and then use the comments to understand how you can improve. This approach turns a comment that looks negative at first glance into helpful guidance. Auditing an USDF “L” Program can help you with this. Judges have been entrusted with an important job and take it very seriously. Regardless of the long hours and the mentally fatiguing task, they strive to be fair and accurate with the rider’s and the horse’s best interest at heart.

Donna Kelly's riding experience has spanned the globe – from Japan to both coasts of the U.S., to Switzerland; and has ranged from Western stock seat and hunter/jumpers, to dressage. Kelly, who has earned her USDF Bronze and Silver Medals and is an "L" Graduate with Distinction, teaches and trains at her BayMare Meadows Farm in Oak Ridge. When she isn’t teaching or riding, Kelly devotes her time to her family – husband Michael, son Justin (17) and daughter Grace (13).

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Buckhorn Combined Trailer Driving Event: The Road Less Travelled

As competitors rode through their tests at the Buckhorn Farm Dressage Show, August 29, in Apex, an unscheduled visit by a port-a-potty pump truck ended badly. But as a result, a lucky group of dressage divas got a chance to try out their truck-driving chops, navigating a technically challenging cross-country course through Buckhorn’s bucolic pastures and ponds – with their horse trailers.

It all started around 2:30 in the afternoon. The port-a-potty pump service driver had been specifically directed to NOT come to the farm on that date. Regardless, he pulled in and then promptly dropped a front wheel off the edge of the driveway, wedging it firmly over a drainage pipe. The truck, which completely blocked the gate to the trailer parking area, rested on its oil pan, front axle suspiciously askew, a half-full tank of liquid sewage perched precariously on top. It looked like a potential EPA disaster. No farm tractor was going to dislodge the vehicle; it would have to be lifted by a professional with a winch. Unfortunately, the tow truck driver was coming from Raleigh and would not be arriving for several hours. Which meant no one could leave.

Wives and mothers glanced anxiously at their watches, calculating how much time they had until their Saturday evening non-horse commitments. Julia Dearborn had only 30 minutes. There was an event she HAD to get to.

The Oxford-based trainer’s son is a 2nd Lieutenant in the USMC, stationed in California. He also competes in Mixed Martial Arts Fighting and had come home to NC to compete in a fight in Raleigh starting at 6:00 PM. Dearborn recalled, “My husband's final words that morning were, ‘We ARE leaving at 5:00 to be on time for the fight.’ And he was EMPHATIC!” Additionally, the devoted mom explained, “It was the first time ever that I would see my son compete. Family and friends from all over the area were coming, and of course, with him being a Marine, we just never know when we will see him again.” In an effort to get Dearborn home on time, her students had already scratched all rides scheduled after 3:00 that day. The “amazing Endeavor Farm crew had all the horses loaded and the truck running with the AC on as (her) final coaching test was completed...only to have all their planning thwarted” by the foundered port-a-potty pumper.

Dearborn, a fighter herself, was not to be stopped. So she considered a cross-country route. Several people suggested that her idea was impossible, but Dearborn is not a big believer in “impossible.” She carefully assessed the technical questions posed by the course and planned her drive accordingly. Then the intrepid trainer blazed the trail with her F350-4WD-diesel and new Trailet 4-horse head-to-head trailer; the particularly long rig added an element of difficulty in the turns and drops, but Dearborn showed everyone else how it could be done.

The first obstacle, a narrow gate that led from the parking area to the competition field, required an absolutely straight approach – no problem for dressage riders who have ridden centerline thousands of times. As the rigs that followed in Dearborn’s wake maneuvered past “A”, behind the bleachers, and around the judge’s box, farm owner Bridget MacNair reported that, “Our judge, Jan Jacobson, never missed a beat, just kept the riders coming, stayed on schedule and got a full report at the end of the day. It was sort of hilarious by that time.” In the meantime, test riders used the traffic distraction as a training opportunity, and demonstrated that their horses were truly on the aids. Undoubtedly this schooling show experience will help them tremendously in the future at recognized show locations such as Raleigh and Lexington (VA), where horse-eating lions are widely known to lurk in the corners of the coliseums.

The second obstacle, a left turn through double gates followed by the sweeping right turn around the wood pile, required some planning for the change in bend, particularly for the longer rigs. In the approach to the creek bed and the steep ascending bank, pick-up drivers confidently shifted into 4WD, while SUV drivers took a more aggressive tack – and gunned it. The course then continued up the hill, wove through the recently dismantled round–pen, and finished in the parking lot behind the barn, where gooseneck drivers enjoyed a distinct advantage in executing a 90-degree turn in reverse before pulling up to load their horses. All competitors completed the course well within the target time limit with only minimal damage to fenders and fence posts.

Dearborn did ultimately make it to her son's fight. He won his bout with a “fantastic” move that earned him the “Submission Hold of the Night" award. And that “made it all worth it,” said his proud momma. That same evening at about 8 o’clock, after finishing barn chores, Buckhorn’s Bridget and Colin MacNair, and Kelly Clement “were mighty glad to sit on the front porch and drink a cold one.” And they “sincerely hope for a relatively quiet (dressage show) season finale on October 3rd.”

The final Buckhorn show did prove to be uneventful: all vehicles stayed on the driveway. As for the port-a-potty pumpers, their contract has not been renewed.

For more information go to BuckhornFarmNC.com

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No Refund After Closing
Part 1 of 2: Why you can't get your entry fee back after the closing date...

Months of planning! Weeks of learning that darned dressage test and even longer trying to teach it to GiddyUp! Matching Woof boots in hot pink and pads for all three phases with specially ordered hot pink piping! Hot pink vest and matching spandex helmet cover! With just a few days before your first event ever, nothing could possibly stop you now from sweeping that Hopeful Rider division….except…the weatherman is predicting rain!?! Are you kidding ? Surely you can get a refund???

Unfortunately, this is all too often one of the many questions that our organizers have to field, especially at our unrecognized horse trials. So I thought I’d take a moment to explain why it is that you cannot get a refund if GiddyUp goes lame, if you’re not feeling well, if you decided you’d rather play soccer with your friends that day, or if it’s supposed to rain and you don’t want your new saddle to get wet!

One of the hardest parts of organizing an event is trying to determine just how many competitors are going to enter and then preparing for them! Are there going to be enough riders to fill one dressage ring, or are three or four needed to make sure everyone rides before darkness falls? Are additional rings available at the facility or must they be rented and paid for in advance? That is money spent and non-refundable to the organizer. Every dressage ring needs a judge, and most judges are booked months to a year in advance as are EMT’s and, in the case of USEA recognized events, technical delegates, farriers and veterinarians. That means the organizer has to anticipate your numbers and contract with the necessary support staff. Now you have personnel that must be paid, regardless of whether or not GiddyUp goes down the centerline. If stabling is offered, shavings need to be pre-ordered and in place. If portable stabling is required, then a large amount of money is already contracted by management, whether the competition ends up filling those stalls or not. Prizes also have to be ordered well in advance and are also already paid for…yet another nonrefundable item. And don’t forget that most necessary item for the nervous competitor---port-o-johns!

Aside from actual funds that are already spent well in advance of the competition date, there are countless man hours committed as well. The organizer, the secretary, parking attendants, the dressage/stadium judge(s), jump judges (usually a group or organization), dressage stewards, bit check staff, stadium stewards, cross country starter and timer, score runner(s), outriders, workers to set/reset stadium jumps between divisions and during divisions, concessions etc. All these staff members, paid or otherwise, are there because you submitted your entry weeks ago with the intention of showing. Just because the weather isn’t perfect or you or your horse are injured doesn’t excuse everyone from their duties. They will be there, rain or shine…will you?!?

Most organizers are or once were competitors themselves. They do understand that the unforeseeable can and will occur. GiddyUp may come up lame, you may be ill, or your truck may break down! Therefore almost all competitions will offer a refund after the closing date if your slot can be filled from a waitlist. They will try to work with you, allowing you to substitute a horse or employ a “catch rider” if the schedule permits. Some organizers go above and beyond that and refund stabling fees, which is not the case at most horse trials. Remember, it is a rare horse trial, especially the schooling event, that shows a substantial profit. Organizers do not host horse trials to become rich; they do it for the love of the sport. Without such committed individuals and facility owners, we would not have events where we can compete. So for whatever reason that you and GiddyUp don’t go down that centerline, just know that your entry fee was spent well before the competition. There is and can be “No refund after closing.”

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NCDCTA FIVE POINTS
by Courtney Sendak

The Carolina Horse Park is a premier destination for eventers, especially here in North Carolina. For many people, it serves as a ‘mini-Rolex’, providing a first class Olympic caliber competition across all levels. The footing holds up nicely regardless of weather conditions, the jumps are technical, challenging, yet doable, and the arenas are large and inviting – things which are all rarely seen at one venue. The fall event, Five Points Horse Trials has been on my competition schedule since moving to the area four years ago. With the additional bonus of NCDCTA championship divisions, Five Points was certainly on top of the agenda!

Immediately after running around the intermediate course at Five Points in 2008 with my Connemara pony, Wil’Ya Love Me, I could not wait to give the course another go in 2009. However, the fates were against me this year, cutting this plan and my hopes of competing in the CCI** at the NAYRCs short. The pony incurred a puncture wound coming off cross country at an event in May, and shortly thereafter became septic. After two weeks in New Bolton, lots of stall rest, and IRAP injections, things started to get back to normal by mid August. Our three primary vets cleared us for ‘competition mode’ and off we were to begin searching for the perfect fall event to make our great comeback. After consulting with my trainers, it was determined that both Willy and my young horse, Paint It Black (Deacon) would be entered at the NDCDCTA training level championships.

The only drawback for the Five Points event is that it is run over three consecutive days, which, being a full time student at Wake Forest University can be a bit tricky! Thankfully I was able to have late dressage times Friday afternoon so that I could attend my 9 am class (unfortunately “I have a horse show” does not qualify for an excused college absence). Willy felt phenomenal in warm-up; I think he was in disbelief that he was at an actual competition after the mid-season 4 month respite. His test was obedient and accurate, enough to put him less than two points behind the overnight leader (27.4). Deacon also performed a very obedient test, faring not too shabby against his older brother with another score in the low 30s.

Across the levels, cross country was riding beautifully, though as per usual optimum time was not a walk in the park. Willy typically spooks at everything other than the jump itself, and it took him until fence 7 before he settled into a good rhythm. After that point, Willy answered the questions before we arrived at the combinations, taking everything in perfect striding, finishing a second off of optimum time. Not to be outshone by his brother, Deacon also put forth a solid and fast cross country round. This promising young horse learned quite a lot over this course, taking most jumps in stride, and eagerly answering all of the technical questions. With my two double clear cross country rounds my horses sat in 2nd and 3rd respectively going into the final show jumping round.

Deacon was jumping beautifully in warm-up, and put forth his most spectacular course to date. Unfortunately the slightest rub on a square oxer, dropped him to 4th place – though I could not be at all disappointed with his weekend performance. This horse has come leaps and bounds over the past year and a half, and really has the makings of a future star. I am very excited for things to come with this one! The pony went into the ring with his usual “enthusiasm”, eagerly awaiting his signal to start jumping. While quite forward, the pony put forth an effortless jumping round, easily skipping around all the fences… I think he was wondering where the bigger fences were! After the overnight leaders collected several rails, Willy finished the event in 1st place on his dressage score – and also earned the NCDCTA training level low score!

After the weekend of Five Points, I think it is suffice to say that the pink and black of team Defying Gravity Eventing is back, and ready for the fall season! I am happy to report that since Five Points, Willy won the IP division at Tryon Horse Trials and Deacon has successfully moved up to the preliminary level! For more information on the happenings of Courtney and her horses please visit www.DefyingGravityEventing.com.

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NCDCTA Board meeting
October 6 2009

The October board meeting was called to order at 6.50pm in Pittsboro. Present: Jennifer Mitchell, Donna Kelly, Anita Quinn, Robyn Davis Hahn, Dave Stuckey, Lynn Leath, Sue Smithson, Carol Kelly, Rebecca Mikell, and Suzanne Mullen. Excused: Diane LeFever.

New Business/President’s Report:
On a motion by Anita to approve Jennifer’s appointments, the two new at-large members were officially welcomed and unanimously voted onto the Board: Robyn Davis Hahn and Rebecca Mikell. Robyn is serving on the Scholarship committee; Rebecca is serving on the Eventing committee.

Nominations are due for the 2009 USDF Region 1 Awards. The categories are: Outstanding Achievement at the National Levels, Outstanding Achievement at the FEI Levels, Contribution to the Dressage Community (Adult) and Contribution to the Dressage Community (Junior). Anyone who is a GMO and USDF member can nominate a worthy candidate, so if you know someone who has had a particularly successful competition year, or whose volunteerism has really made a difference in Region 1, please nominate them. Awards information, nomination guidelines, and nomination forms are available at www.usdfregion1.org/Awards.htm http://www.usdfregion1.org/Awards.htm or in your Region 1 Omnibus. For more information, contact Kristen Brown at kmpbrown@gmail.com

Vice President’s Report
93 members have renewed or joined for 2010. Re: HOY 39 horses registered so far—23 paid, the rest used volunteer cards. We will continue sending an email blast each month to those members who have not yet renewed.

HOY Banquet: The menu now includes a vegetarian option, and there will be a winery tour during the 6:30 to 7:30 cocktail hour, with dinner following. The meeting and awards presentation are scheduled to begin at 8:15pm, with a silent auction set up in the foyer. Although we have received some sponsorship pledges, we need to have as many sponsors as possible to help offset the cost of the banquet and the awards.

Polly Yeago has again agreed to put together the very popular slide show. Info will be posted in the newsletter and on the website as to where to send photos for inclusion. Laurel Sanders will be graciously assisting Donna again this year with certificates, calling businesses for door prizes, and penning thank yous to sponsors and door prize donators. Volunteers are still needed to help pick up door prizes before the banquet.

Eventing report
NCDCTA got lots of positive attention—and hopefully some new members-- at the Five Points Horse Trial, which also served as our NCDCTA Eventing Championships. Among our fabulous prizes were leather halters for 1st place, embroidered director’s chairs for 2nd, and engraved frames for 3rd, plus neck sash ribbons and regular ribbons.

The John Williams course walk was a huge hit as he literally took participants down the path he would ride…up until the golf cart got stuck in the water complex. Entries are already coming in for the Pittman clinic at Falcon Park in Clayton and the Karol/Sarle clinic, bridging flatwork and jumping.

Communications report
New 2010 Ad prices have been published, with positive feedback continuing for our informative and interactive website and newsletter

Dressage Education report
Lynn gave an update on plans for the upcoming Kathy Connelly symposium, including a preview of the program, which includes a picture and bio of each rider. By press nearly 50 auditors had registered to attend, with more expected in the coming days.

Treasurers Report
Dave presented an updated report on the NCDCTA finances year to date with expenses and income within expectations and budgetary allowances.

Competitions Report (presented by Sue)
The AQHA has passed a rule allowing USDF/USEF dressage shows to license with them, and AQHA points (at Training 4 and above) will be awarded to their members. A sponsor has stepped forward, offering to cover the $50 licensing fee for select shows in 2010. As more information on this becomes available, we will pass it along to NCDCTA members.

Scholarship Report
Robyn and the Scholarship committee have received multiple applications for all three scholarships that will be awarded: Junior/Yr; Adult Amateur and Professional. The winners’ names will be published in the November newsletter.

Additional Discussions:
A motion by Robyn, seconded by Lynn to phase out volunteer cards was vigorously debated. The motion was tabled and referred to a study group that will return with recommendations on how to improve the current system.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 following a motion by Dave, seconded by Jennifer. November’s board meeting will be held by teleconference.
Respectfully submitted by Suzanne Mullen, Recording Secretary

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USA dressage is getting more and more exciting with every passing year. After Steffen Peters’ swept the dressage on the wonderful Ravel at the World Equestrian Festival in Aachen this year, we are all looking forward to seeing him compete on home turf at the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky in 2010. This is the first time that the WEG will be held in the United States.

Even more exciting is that YOU have a shot at winning a trip to the WEG to see the top dressage riders in the world compete head-to-head! As a major fundraiser to fulfill our pledge to the USDF’s Capital Campaign, NCDCTA is offering a raffle opportunity. The winner will receive tickets for two for the Dressage Series in the Main Stadium, Section 203, Row D. Sessions are:

Monday, Sept 27 8:30 am
Monday, Sept 27 2:00 pm
Tuesday, Sept 28 8:30 am
Tuesday, Sept 28 2:00 pm
Wednesday, Sept 29 10:00 am
Wednesday, Sept 29 2:30 pm
Friday, October 1 7:30 pm

Also included are paid hotel accommodations at Fairfield Inn in Lexington, less than 10 miles from the Kentucky Horse Park. This is a suite with one king bed and a pullout sofa bed. Room is for seven nights Saturday September 25.2010 with checkout on Saturday October 2.

Hotel Value is $2100 and Tickets Value is $1500. Total $3600

Raffle tickets are $50 each. Or, $25 with an NCDCTA volunteer card.

If all raffle entries were $50, we would only sell 300 raffle tickets. If all entries were $25, we would sell 600 tickets. No more than $15,000 in raffle tickets will be sold,based on any combination of $25 and $50 entries.

To purchase a raffle entry, fill out the form below and mail it to:

Dave Stuckey, Treasurer, NCDCTA 411 James St, Carrboro NC 27510.
Checks should be made payable to NCDCTA: and if using a volunteer card it should be included with your payment. There is no limit on the number of entries you may purchase.

Name: ______________________________________________________

Address/ Phone: ___________________________________________

Email address ____________________________________________

Number of raffle entries purchased ____________________

Amount enclosed ___________________________________

Number of volunteer cards enclosed (if any) ______________

If you win, please take pictures for our newsletter!!! Happy riding!
Jennifer Mitchell
President, NCDCTA

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