The Jeff Cook Clinic was a huge success! The weather was perfect for a great clinic on October 15 th and 16 h . Three groups of 6 rode both Saturday and Sunday. The clinic began with riders who jump cross rails and ended with those who jump up to 4 ft. There was a very big emphasis on flat work and dressage. The two-hour riding session incorporated both jumping and dressage instruction. Jeff Cook did an excellent job at instructing and was given rave reviews by the riders who attended. A special thanks to those that helped make the clinic a success. (Michelle, Katie Anich, Katie Feldkamp and Annie. Boarder News * Barn heater information * Boarder referrals * Winter Blankets * Angela Krampe got married Page 2 November News Charity Show highlights, Irish Fox, Halloween fun lessons and more tidbits. Page 3 & 4 Schedule & Calendar * Lesson Schedule * Jacket Order * Parking notes * Calendar Page 5 & 6 Ridgefield November 2011 Newsletter
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The Jeff Cook Clinic was a huge success! The weather was perfect for a great clinic on October 15th and 16h. Three groups
of 6 rode both Saturday and Sunday.
The clinic began with riders who jump cross rails and ended with those who jump up to 4 ft. There was a very big emphasis on flat work and dressage. The two-hour riding session incorporated both jumping and dressage instruction. Jeff Cook did an excellent job at instructing and was given rave reviews by the
riders who attended. A special thanks to those that helped make the clinic a success. (Michelle, Katie Anich, Katie Feldkamp and Annie.
Boarder News * Barn heater information * Boarder referrals * Winter Blankets * Angela Krampe got married
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November News
Charity Show highlights, Irish Fox, Halloween fun lessons and more tidbits.
The last show of the year! Don’t miss it. The signup is in the boarder’s tack room. If you have any questions ask your trainer and they can fill you in on the details. This show will only have hunters and not jumpers. Stall reservations, trailer accommodations and trainer schedules are decided after the deposit are received, so please make your plans early.
Irish Fox Show November 12th and 13th
Howling Halloween Fun!
2011 Charity Shows
We did it! We ended with a successful year of shows. It didn’t look promising after our first show, but we pulled it out in the end. I’m not sure if it was the weather, timing or economy. We couldn’t provide in house shows for our customers or area horseman with out the help of our dedicated staff, volunteers and great sponsors. We are very proud to announce that we were able to donate $2000 to our benefiting charity Eureka Mounted Fire and Rescue. Thanks again to everyone who supported the shows and yes…. BOUGHT RAFFLE TICKETS!
Wish Russell Happy Birthday! It’s November 13th!
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Jacket Order
Mondays 7, 14, 21, 28, $140
Tuesday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 $175
Wednesday 2, 9, 16, 30 $140
Thursday 3, 10, 17 $105 Please make lesson checks payable to: Ridgefield Riding Academy.
MAKE UPS If you are going to miss a lesson, PLEASE call and let us know ASAP. It helps us in managing the lesson horses as well as allowing us to know if there are spots for those of you who ask for makeup lessons.
We will place an order for jackets this month. They are a wonderful Christmas present. What’s a better way to say “ keep that barn smell on one coat!” So don’t miss out on the info. It will be posted in the barn and if you have any questions ask Annie, Stephanie, Tracey or Flo Anne
The weather is changing and it is dark in the parking lot. Please pull to the front row along the barn if possible. If not make sure you are parked far enough away to avoid accidents.
November Lesson Schedule
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Nov 2011 (Central Time)ridgefieldarena@gmail .com, Horse Shows, US Holidays, W e a t h e r
30 31 1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 1 2 3
Hal loweenNO LESSONS
5 p m - Lessons6 p m - Lessons
9 : 3 0 a m - Adult Lesson s6 p m - Lessons7 p m - Lessons
4 p m - Lessons5 p m - Lessons6 p m - Lessons7 p m - Lessons
Dayl ight Saving Time Ends
4 p m - Lessons5 p m - Lessons6 p m - Lessons7 p m - Lessons
Election Day5 p m - Lessons6 p m - Lessons
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Irish Fox @ NECVeterans Day
Irish Fox @ NEC
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NO LESSONS NO LessonsThanksgiving
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Sun M o n T u e W e d Thu Fr i S a t
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When a new customer joins the Riding Academy and pays their lesson deposit and 1st month’s lesson package, the referring person will receive a free group lesson!
Free
Lesson
Five years ago, we upgraded all stalls with automatic waterers and wow how wonderful that was! Now after the rough weather trends of the last two years, we are once again going to implement a barn upgrade.
In February we configured the barn with 3 propane heaters. After researching other barns that have heaters we believe these will be the best, safest and most efficient. Anything will be more efficient than the temporary heaters we were forced to use last year. This should be a great addition for these extreme St. Louis winter days and nights. Not only will it protect our water pipes, but also it will make the barn a more comfortable place to ride and enjoy your horse all year long! This being the first year for the heater use, we have adopted the other stables’ policy for pricing. A $25 per month charge for heating may be added as needed during the winter months if severe weather persists.
Heater Information
When a new boarder
brings in a horse and
pays their first month,
the referring person will receive $50 off one month’s board!
Current Customer Referral Program.
$50 OFF
For all details contact Annie, Flo Anne, Stephanie or Tracey
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As the weather gets colder – Its time to bring out your blankets!
We have provided hooks for your use in the lost and found area above the lesson tack room.
Please make boarding and leasing checks payable to: Ridgefield Arena.
As always, any notes on your payment checks are welcomed in order to help Flo Anne apply it to the proper invoice. If you have not gotten on our email list yet or know someone else at the barn that isn’t getting our emails, contact Flo Anne
Boarders this is a reminder that the board will reduced to $575 in November.
Save the date for the Ridgefield Christmas Party
Sunday, December 18th, 2011 11am – 2pm Enjoy fun, friends and cheer while having lunch, watching our memory slide show and shopping at our silent auction tables benefiting the Circle of Concern. If you have pictures to share (on a cd) or would like to donate something for the auction, contact Annie, Stephanie or Tracey.
Angela tied the knot in August!
She is now MRS. TJ Gascho.
As you can see from the lovely picture, the new hubby is as beautiful as the Krampe family. Pictured from the left. Randy, FloAnne, TJ,
Angela, Jessica and Melissa. We all will miss her and Rusty as they now reside in Indiana.
