We are still in need of Country Girl Horse Craze Days Queens. (Like Rodeo Queens)Must be able to carry the flag while mounted. Will be required to show up 90 minutes prior to event start to go over rehersal with your horses.
Our Arena location will most likely be in Temecula or Murrieta. I plan to Visit the Arenas (All 3 of them this weekend) and choose which best while suit us.
Shannon has suggested a Trail Ride after eventing for both days! She has 17 horses that she is offering for those whose horses are arena type only. Spectators wishing to use Shannons horses for the trail rides will be required to pay.
We will be doing pony rides for the horse crazy kiddos during the events. They will probably $3 per ride or something small like that.
Again this is a NON Acoholic event. Family oreintated. This is a gathering and a competition for horse lovers. To meet up make new friends. And come away from this event with happy memories, and a few new good friends.
This event will also help raise funds for our rescue.
Again the sign up dates will be closed May 1st. So we will know how many divisions we can hold in each event.
Right now we will be holding
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
in each of the classes
Barrel Racing
Pole Bending
Jumping
The classes will NOT be split up by age, but by experience. Don't be bashful! If this is your first event that's OK!! This is a just for fun event. All participants will receive an award. Everyone will receive a ribbon for the place they took. That's why it is crucial to let us know ASAP how many events you plan to enter, which levels. Ect.
The obstacle course where horse owners will LEAD their horses through it has been drawn out. It's going to be Orange cones to weave in and out of, barrels to walk around, and logs to walk over. This is a timed class, it will not be split up into different catergories.
People wanting to rehome their horses, You are welcome to bring your horse and enter into atleast ONE event. We will announce the horse's information, and the horse's owners contact information. That way people will get to see what your horse can do and meet your horse. :)
Some of our rescues will be at the event as well. Entered in atleast ONE event. Their information and adoption fees will be announced.
After speaking with a few bands, we have deceided during breaks we will play CDS through the speaker system.
Next: If you would like a certain song played while you are eventing, please tell us by May 1st, so we can have the CDS made and ready. All songs will be the "clean" or "edited" versions as this is a family orientated event. No cussing, or vulgar songs will be allowed.
Also if you are planning to attend and participate in any event with your horse, and you have a space available in your trailer let us know. So that perhaps people can Horse pool. :) And split the gas? Let us know the area you are coming from and how many spaces you have.
Still in need of some volunteers to help clean up. We will have garbage cans set up for Soda Cans only, Plastic Bottles only, and Normal Trash Cans. We expect everyone to be respectful and use the trash cans. As the people offering to let us use their arenas are being generous enough to let us use their space, lets try to respect that.
Official dates: July 31st and June 1st.
Rules pertaining to horses: Must have UTD shot record to unload any horse, coggins are not required UNLESS the horse has come from out of state. No stallions.
Rules: No Animals besides horses will be allowed. So please don't bring your dogs or cats and leave them in your truck. All riders and anyone working around or helping a rider with their horses are required to wear a helmet and boots at all times when working with or around the horses. They don't have to be fancy. They just have to do the job. :) Everyone attending including onlookers will be required to sign a release of liability. One for the property owner, one for Country Girl Horse Rescues. All participants are required to arrive 45 minutes prior to the events starting to receive their numbers and pay their entry fees. We will not be accepting checks for entry fees. All vendors should arrive atleast one hour prior to the start of events to set up their tables/booths. We will not be accepting checks for vendors who are going to rent a space during the events. Deadline for vendors to reserve a space is May 1st. Deadline to reserve a space in the events is May 1st as well to keep things simple. Attire for everyone attending, casual. No t-shirts with profanity, or vulgar slogans. Jeans and T-shirts showing parts of your body that children shouldn't be seeing aren't allowed. The rule includes spectators and not just enterants.:)
I think that about sums it up. All that we will need to determine now is the exact location. We should have that space set up/ reserved by next week.
Again if you are planning to enter an event and have extra spaces in your trailer, please let us know what area you are coming from and if you are willing to horsepool for other people who want to enter. The details can be worked out between the individuals as far as paying half of gas or what not. We will simply put people in contact with each other in the same areas.
Good sportsmanship please. This is a fun event. Let's keep it that way. :)
Good Luck to everyone that enters!
If you or someone you know may be interested in being a Horse Craze Days Queen. Please have them contact us with a photo of them/you and their horse. We will be coordinating what the queens will be wearing. Red white and blue. :)
Last but not least! Help us SPREAD the word!! Fliers can be mailed to you upon request. If you have a tack store / feed store, or any place that will let you place the fliers where horse people can see them. That would be great. :)
So please mail us if you don't mind putting up a few fliers for us! We will mail them to you ASAP.
Thanks again to all of our supporters. Even if you do not plan to event, I do hope that you plan to attend. So that we can all meet up!
-Melissa V-And the Country Girl Team
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Our Ads for our Event on Cragslist keep getting flagged!
Hey everyone, sadly there is one or a few ticked off people out there. Probably our old facility off Los Caballos that is flagging every single ad I post in the farm and garden for our event! We have fliers printed out that we will start hanging all over. We need your help to promote the event! Tell all your horse friends! Tell everyone! Despite the flagging we will prevail and have a great time! :)
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Country Girl Horse Craze Day of Eventing!
When: Month of July.
Date: Soon to come
Location: Murrieta
Events: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Jumping (2foot is the highest), Relay races. We will also be setting up an obstacle course for those of you who are not comfortable in the above events. You will be able to lead your horse through the course and it will be timed.
One of our friends has offered her full size arena that is lighted. With a speaker system already installed. Thanks to Lori Griffin for helping us solve the hunt for space.We may be changing it to just a one day event, being the arena is lit. It all depends on how many enterants per catergory there are.This is a just for fun event, it does not matter what attire you wear to run the events with your horse.
Rules: No stallions, No animals except for horses. All riders will be required to wear a helmet and boots. No horse can be entered in more then 2 events. Owner's of the horses must be present. If you are going to be riding a horse that is not yours in an event. The owner must be present, or a signed permission slip provided. All enterants are required to show up 1 hour prior to starting to sign in and receive your #'s. Entry fees are $15 per rider, per event.All enterants will receive a prize.
We will also have vendors with tables set up, with flyers and such. If you offer horse related services and would like to sign up we are charging $50.00 per space. Limited space so please reserve early. We will be making banners to hang on the inside of the arena for all space renters and sponsors.
We will have a BBQ following the events.
We are still in need of the following:Horse transporters with reasonable rates for those who wish to enter but do not have transportation for their horses.
Picture Taker
Clean up crew.
Judges
Country Girl Horse Craze Queens. Please send pictures of you and your horse. You must be able to carry the flag while mounted.
We have not deceided if the National Anthem will be recorded and played, or actually sang.If you are interested in singing the National Anthem contact us.
If you are interested or able to fill any of the following positions above please let us know.
Deadline for enterants is May 1st. The earlier you let us know if you plan to enter a catergory the better.
You do not need to be professonally trained. This could be your first event. Come on out! And bring your horse! :) This will be our first annual Country Girl Horse Craze Day of Eventing. If all goes well we may hold 2 a year in the future. All ages are welcome. Western or English riding.
ALL enterants will receive an award.
ALL 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each catergory will win a ribbon and framed 18x18 photo of you and your horse once the ribbon has been put on.
More prizes will be added. As we draw near.
We will be in need of fold up tables. As of now. It is a bring your own chair. Refreshments will be sold at the event. All proceeds will go towards paying for this event and the prizes. Any monies left over will go towards our rescue horses.
We will have a booth/table set up with our T-Shirts, Stickers, and more.
This is a non alchoholic , Family oriented event.
We do have one judge already. Lori Griffin. She is a hunter/jumper trainer and she will be a great value as a judge in the Jumping event.Lori Griffin is also offering horse transport. She is able to haul 8 horses at one time.
More haulers needed just in case. :) Please let us know as soon as possible if you plan to enter any of the events above.
Spectators are not required to pay anything.
We will have a donation area for those who wish to donate.
Date: Soon to come
Location: Murrieta
Events: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Jumping (2foot is the highest), Relay races. We will also be setting up an obstacle course for those of you who are not comfortable in the above events. You will be able to lead your horse through the course and it will be timed.
One of our friends has offered her full size arena that is lighted. With a speaker system already installed. Thanks to Lori Griffin for helping us solve the hunt for space.We may be changing it to just a one day event, being the arena is lit. It all depends on how many enterants per catergory there are.This is a just for fun event, it does not matter what attire you wear to run the events with your horse.
Rules: No stallions, No animals except for horses. All riders will be required to wear a helmet and boots. No horse can be entered in more then 2 events. Owner's of the horses must be present. If you are going to be riding a horse that is not yours in an event. The owner must be present, or a signed permission slip provided. All enterants are required to show up 1 hour prior to starting to sign in and receive your #'s. Entry fees are $15 per rider, per event.All enterants will receive a prize.
We will also have vendors with tables set up, with flyers and such. If you offer horse related services and would like to sign up we are charging $50.00 per space. Limited space so please reserve early. We will be making banners to hang on the inside of the arena for all space renters and sponsors.
We will have a BBQ following the events.
We are still in need of the following:Horse transporters with reasonable rates for those who wish to enter but do not have transportation for their horses.
Picture Taker
Clean up crew.
Judges
Country Girl Horse Craze Queens. Please send pictures of you and your horse. You must be able to carry the flag while mounted.
We have not deceided if the National Anthem will be recorded and played, or actually sang.If you are interested in singing the National Anthem contact us.
If you are interested or able to fill any of the following positions above please let us know.
Deadline for enterants is May 1st. The earlier you let us know if you plan to enter a catergory the better.
You do not need to be professonally trained. This could be your first event. Come on out! And bring your horse! :) This will be our first annual Country Girl Horse Craze Day of Eventing. If all goes well we may hold 2 a year in the future. All ages are welcome. Western or English riding.
ALL enterants will receive an award.
ALL 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each catergory will win a ribbon and framed 18x18 photo of you and your horse once the ribbon has been put on.
More prizes will be added. As we draw near.
We will be in need of fold up tables. As of now. It is a bring your own chair. Refreshments will be sold at the event. All proceeds will go towards paying for this event and the prizes. Any monies left over will go towards our rescue horses.
We will have a booth/table set up with our T-Shirts, Stickers, and more.
This is a non alchoholic , Family oriented event.
We do have one judge already. Lori Griffin. She is a hunter/jumper trainer and she will be a great value as a judge in the Jumping event.Lori Griffin is also offering horse transport. She is able to haul 8 horses at one time.
More haulers needed just in case. :) Please let us know as soon as possible if you plan to enter any of the events above.
Spectators are not required to pay anything.
We will have a donation area for those who wish to donate.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Looking to rent Full Size Arena for one weekend in July!
We are looking to rent a full size arena for one weekend (Saturday and Sunday) for the month of July.
We will be hosting our first annual Country Girl Horse Craze event.
We will be holding events in the following: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Jumping ( 2 foot jumps only), Dressage, and other events.
Some other catergories: Halter, Walking your horse through an obstical course, relay races.
Awards/Plaques/Ribbons will be given to winners in all events.
Release of Liability will be signed by everyone.
Rules: No Stallions, No Dogs, All people participating in the events MUST wear a helmet and boots. All horses must have proof of all shots before being unloaded.
This is just for fun, you do not have to be a professional! You can come out and fake it and have a good time! Good down to earth horse people event.
There will be a BBQ afterwards.
We are looking for a band who would like to donate some of their time for the after eventing/dinner to perform.
We are also looking for horse haulers with reasonable rates, for those who to do not have transportation for their horses to the event.
The Arena must be in the following or surrounding the following areas.
Riverside, Temecula, Sun City, Mira Loma, Aguanga, Rainbow
We will also be needing Judges! Horse knowledgeable in the above classes.
If you or someone you know would be interested in renting their full size arena for one weekend in July please contact us!
If you or someone you know would like to be considered as a Judge, please contact us.
If you or someone you know are able to provide horse hauling for one weekend in July, contact us.
Above all if you would like to participate please let us know! :)
If all goes well we may hold 2 events per year.
We will give everyone a 1 month advance notice as to the dates and times.
Once we find the location and arena, we will begin collecting funds to help pay for the cost of the events and awards. :)
Thanks to everyone for reading!
God Bless!
Hope to see you at the event! Just come on out and have a good time with your horse! That's what it's all about!
We will be hosting our first annual Country Girl Horse Craze event.
We will be holding events in the following: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Jumping ( 2 foot jumps only), Dressage, and other events.
Some other catergories: Halter, Walking your horse through an obstical course, relay races.
Awards/Plaques/Ribbons will be given to winners in all events.
Release of Liability will be signed by everyone.
Rules: No Stallions, No Dogs, All people participating in the events MUST wear a helmet and boots. All horses must have proof of all shots before being unloaded.
This is just for fun, you do not have to be a professional! You can come out and fake it and have a good time! Good down to earth horse people event.
There will be a BBQ afterwards.
We are looking for a band who would like to donate some of their time for the after eventing/dinner to perform.
We are also looking for horse haulers with reasonable rates, for those who to do not have transportation for their horses to the event.
The Arena must be in the following or surrounding the following areas.
Riverside, Temecula, Sun City, Mira Loma, Aguanga, Rainbow
We will also be needing Judges! Horse knowledgeable in the above classes.
If you or someone you know would be interested in renting their full size arena for one weekend in July please contact us!
If you or someone you know would like to be considered as a Judge, please contact us.
If you or someone you know are able to provide horse hauling for one weekend in July, contact us.
Above all if you would like to participate please let us know! :)
If all goes well we may hold 2 events per year.
We will give everyone a 1 month advance notice as to the dates and times.
Once we find the location and arena, we will begin collecting funds to help pay for the cost of the events and awards. :)
Thanks to everyone for reading!
God Bless!
Hope to see you at the event! Just come on out and have a good time with your horse! That's what it's all about!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Cutting Ties
Here we are again.. Cutting more ties... If anyone has any questions about Pepsi the 18 year old Peruvian Paso Cross. I will be updating this blog with her owners contact information. He is asking $1,300.00 for her rehoming fee.. Pepsi is no longer posted on our website, or myspace. Pepsi is not owned by Country Girl Horse Rescues, and we are cutting ties with her owner. :) We wish Pepsi and her owner nothing but the best in the future. Her owner just did not fit in. We prefer to stick to low key, down to earth, honest, and drama free people. :)
All the rescues are doing great!! Pat and Scott have rehomed 4 of their rescue horses!! Yay!! :)
Thanks again to Pat and Scott Rogers for doing what they do helping make the world of horses better.
I am eternaly greatful to Laynette, Heather, and Cassie for helping me so much. Without these ladies, I do not think the Country Girl Horse Rescues would be able to function or carry on.. These ladies are wonderful!! :)
Thanks again to all of our supporters you guys make all the difference in the world with your pats on the back. Wether via email, over the phone or in person. We appreciate all the support..
-Melissa V-
Country Girl Horse Rescues Founder
All the rescues are doing great!! Pat and Scott have rehomed 4 of their rescue horses!! Yay!! :)
Thanks again to Pat and Scott Rogers for doing what they do helping make the world of horses better.
I am eternaly greatful to Laynette, Heather, and Cassie for helping me so much. Without these ladies, I do not think the Country Girl Horse Rescues would be able to function or carry on.. These ladies are wonderful!! :)
Thanks again to all of our supporters you guys make all the difference in the world with your pats on the back. Wether via email, over the phone or in person. We appreciate all the support..
-Melissa V-
Country Girl Horse Rescues Founder
Thursday, March 5, 2009
The Girls Are Doing Good!
All of our rescue girls are doing good!! :) Valentine is getting better day by day!! Dakota has come leaps and bounds since coming to us. :) Dakota now trail rides by herself, she is way more trusting of people. Scarlet is settling down now and getting used to her new home. Pepsi is adjusting to having her teeth floated. All in all we are doing great! Thanks to Laynette, Heather and Cassie for watching and taking care of the girls while I'm at work! Love ya guys! :) Laynette's new rescue mare is coming along great! Aged at age 5 by the tooth fairy. She now has her teeth floated. She is unnamed for now. But she will be available for adoption soon. Heather has taken her out on trail. She is making great progress! :)
Keep checking back for updates!
Since so many people are coming out this Sunday we are going to turn it into a country girl shin dig! BBQ time yay!! :)
-Melissa V-
Keep checking back for updates!
Since so many people are coming out this Sunday we are going to turn it into a country girl shin dig! BBQ time yay!! :)
-Melissa V-
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
So I'm a day late and a dollar short!
Ok sooooo I missed a day posting on our new blog.. Ack!! It is still NEW to me as well so.. Anyways.. I went to sleep at 6:30pm right after work. Ack!!
Rescue Updates: 3-3-09 Pepsi and Valentine got their teeth floated. Their teeth were both TERRIBLE!! Valentine was aged at 13years old. :) Valentine should pick up weight quickly now that she can chew properly, poor thing. Valentine will be receiving her shots this week. :) Yay!!
We have several people coming out this weekend to meet Valentine and Dakota..
Valentine is getting used to her new front shoes.. After she passed her trail riding test.. (We had her feet trimmed prior) After a week of getting used to standing properly, because her hooves were so overgrown from neglect. Valentine went out on trail. She blew an abcess out in her front right hoof. Everyone.. this is why keeping up on farrier is SO important!! Her feet being so overgrown and cracked she was walking on the balls of her hooves. Valentine is healing quickly. This type of blow out is not uncommon for rescue horses whose feet are neglected. It should never be a problem again. Lynette Wilson and her daughters are taking very good care of Valentine, putting medicine on her hoof, it is healing well. We'll see if Valentine will be feeling better by Sunday. :)
We will probably turn this Sunday into a BBQ still! :) Since we have so many people coming out. ;)
Bring a side dish! :D
Rescue Updates: 3-3-09 Pepsi and Valentine got their teeth floated. Their teeth were both TERRIBLE!! Valentine was aged at 13years old. :) Valentine should pick up weight quickly now that she can chew properly, poor thing. Valentine will be receiving her shots this week. :) Yay!!
We have several people coming out this weekend to meet Valentine and Dakota..
Valentine is getting used to her new front shoes.. After she passed her trail riding test.. (We had her feet trimmed prior) After a week of getting used to standing properly, because her hooves were so overgrown from neglect. Valentine went out on trail. She blew an abcess out in her front right hoof. Everyone.. this is why keeping up on farrier is SO important!! Her feet being so overgrown and cracked she was walking on the balls of her hooves. Valentine is healing quickly. This type of blow out is not uncommon for rescue horses whose feet are neglected. It should never be a problem again. Lynette Wilson and her daughters are taking very good care of Valentine, putting medicine on her hoof, it is healing well. We'll see if Valentine will be feeling better by Sunday. :)
We will probably turn this Sunday into a BBQ still! :) Since we have so many people coming out. ;)
Bring a side dish! :D
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Tack For Sale Updates!! :)
The Tack 4 Sale section will be updated soon with some awesome goodies at great prices!! :)
Farrier day went well! We got some great new pictures of Dakota under saddle, thanks to Heather! :)
Check out website for new pictures of Dakota, and the new Tack 4 Sale!
Farrier day went well! We got some great new pictures of Dakota under saddle, thanks to Heather! :)
Check out website for new pictures of Dakota, and the new Tack 4 Sale!
Farrier Day
I'm (Melissa V) off to meet our farrier Rochelle at the facility! :) Valentine and Dakota are both getting front shoes, and Scarlet the new comer is getting her hooves trimmed! :) Check back later for more information. I will be taking more pictures today of our rescues.
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