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| Clinics Notice At Blackjack Farms Clinician Dates: Frank Madden April 24 & 25....
Michael Page September 25 & 26...
George Morris October 23 - 25 .... Frank Madden Riding Clinic at Blackjack Farm April 24 & 25, 2010 FILLED!
MICHAEL PAGE CLINIC September 25 and 25, 2010
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AHJA'S 1ST ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER. Thank you to the following : Jennifer Gilliand and Mojojoint donates two 20# tubs of MOJO.
Jennifer Gilliand and Hillcrest Farms a 6 yr old Hanoverian broodmare of Vic Russell.
Jennifer Gilliand and Hillcrest Farms dontates one month training board.
Eddie & Renate' Lyle of Solid Gold Jewelers a Collectors Alabama watch Renate' Lyle a Arbonne Skin Care gift basket
Mark Rikard Photography A Mark Rikard Print matted and framed
Blue Ribbon Tack $300 Rodrigo Bridle
Jill Dean and Hunter Creek Stables a Rocking Horse
Heather Uhall a 8.5 x 11 Prismacolor Pet Portrait
Lachlan Farm One hour of personal or business computer technical service as well as a free iphone repair.
Lachlan Farm One night at our families’ B&B, Monk’s Cove in Mentone, AL.
Riverpine Farm A medium weight Amigo Turnout blanket, size 66". Medium pony size.
Hidden Hills a breeding to Purple Mountain, go to hiddenhillsec.com for info on Purple Mountain
Deborah Stone Equi-Seuticals (fungal and scrathes program) $113.00 value.
Sherrye and Dolf Roell 3 rounds of golf (with a member) at Greystone Golf and Country Club, Birmingham,AL valued at $435.00
Sherrye and Dolf Roell 2 rounds of sporting clays at Selwood Farm, Birmingham, AL, valued at $70.00
Cameron Oaks............. One weekend in the Cabin of Cameron Oaks ($450 value) Built in 1812, includes three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Sleeps seven. The cabin sits on a 38 acre piece of property with a lake stocked with rainbow trout, bass, and brim.
Dapples and Dallies a Gift basket with lots of products valued at $250.
Westminster Farm donating a breeding to Paramore G valued at $1000.
Barbara Grubbs Donates Four 30 minute lessons to children age 5 to 6.
JMichael and Blackjack Farms....... donates a ceramic horse ( white ) and also one lesson with JMichael.
Romney Velazquez donating 2 pair of COACH sunglasses.
Longview Farms and Tracy Slaughter donating two packages of Chi Rho Yoga ...first package of ten 60 minute yoga classes ($75 value, minimum bid of $25) Second package of ten 90 minute yoga classes ($100 value, minimum bid of $30)
J C Hall Construction Co., Inc. along with Shelby Oaks donates 1 load of (arena) Sand delivered anywhere within the Birmingham metro area.
Carousel Tack Shoppe: $50 gift certificate and 2 surprise gifts
Longview Farm and Birmingham Ballet donates 2 tickets to Peter Pan and an ornament.
Lisa Reich and Closet Creations donates $150 gift certificate and free design consult towards a $500 or more closet or tack room from Closet Creations, Birmingham, AL. |
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| Five Questions with USET chef d’equipe George H Morris: JMH: You’ve been teaching riding and jumping clinics at Blackjack Farms in Birmingham, Alabama since 2003. Do you feel there has been marked improvement in the overall clinic attendance and rider talent?
GHM: “There is no question as to the improvement here over the years! This was our best year yet“. JMH: Why is it important for the teachers and trainers in Alabama (Zone 4) to support the USHJA sponsored Trainer’s Certification Program?
GHM: “It is only logical that we certify trainers. They must be recognized like in most other countries and in most other sports”. JMH: What can members of the Alabama Hunter Jumper Association do to upgrade their capabilities and standards within the Hunter / Jumper industry?
GHM: “Read. Watch DVD’s. Watch better riders, teachers and trainers. Learn how to learn. Go out of Alabama from time to time in order to improve”. JMH: Currently there are only 2 USEF rated “A” shows in Alabama – is that because of location, interest or tradition?
GHM: “All of the above. Alabama is not in the “main stream” like New York, Virginia, Florida, and California”. JMH: If we build it will they come? In other words, if Alabama had a - state of the art - Horse Park – where would you put it, how big would it be and do you think it would help the horse industry in this state?
GHM: “Of course they would come just like they go to Kentucky (Horse Park). As long as it is quality and First Class. And, put up some prize money”. |
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