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OET Sponsor Thank You Letter        
OET Sponsorship Letter & Form
Release Form     
Generic Show Entry Form
Lesson/Education/volunteer Logs -- Chris and Julie can edit, all can view

Meeting Notes for February 2009      Meeting Notes for January 2009

Meeting and Show Dates   

Meetings will resume in the fall.

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Archived news can be found below under Meeting Minutes and Archived News

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RIFNA has designated us our own Zone along with Gwinnett County (Dacula High and Middle) and Barrow County (Bella Terra High School and Middle School Teams)!! We will make our own schedule and compete amongst ourselves to determine who will ride at RIFA Nationals in May 2009 in Alpharetta

We now have everything in place to be recognized as a club in the schools! Be watching for an announcement when this becomes a reality!!!

This year we will need the following volunteer positions filled:

• Corporate Sponsor Representative
• Purchase Representative
• Membership Representative

  Modify Calendar       Contact Calendar Administrator

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Sponsor Letter - 2008-2009 OET Sponsor Letter

Sponsor Thank You - Sponsor Thank You Letter (editable Word document)

RIFNA Forms - 2008-2009 RIFNA Membership Package

OET Form - 2008-2009 OET Membership form

RIFNA Tournament Entry Form for 2/21/09 - 2/21 Show Tournament Entry Form

RIFNA Liability Release Form - Release Form

RIFNA Tournament Entry Form (generic) - Generic Tournament Entry Form

 

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Interscholastic competition rules dictate that (1) show participants must complete a minimum of two lessons at the sponsoring farm within the month preceding the show. (2) Show participants can only enter two different disciplines (hunter, dressage, western). (3) Show participants can only enter three classes.

Volunteer Requirement - Members of OET are required to have at least five hours of volunteer work by the end of the year.

• Volunteer forms are available online.
• Volunteer opportunity: Butterfly Dreams Farms

 RIFNA News & Info

As per RIFNA rules, all members must have the following points accumulated over the competition year to qualify and ride in the Championships at the end of the year:

Show points:  40 - Earned at every show attended depending on your individual scores
Lesson points:  30 - Accumulated every time you have a lesson at GCS with either Chris or Julie.  1 lesson=1 point
Educational points:  30 - See below for ideas about educational points=. 

The maximum number of points earned per activity is 3 per day. Contact us prior to the event so we can help determine points.

• Veterinarian/Farrier/Horse Chiropractor/Massage Therapist/ Acupuncturist – If you have one of these professionals come to your barn to provide treatment and they are willing to talk about what they are doing and why to a group of riders or just one rider that could be considered a clinic. How many horses they treat and/or possible descriptions for treatment will determine the points earned. Have the rider(s) write a paragraph indicating what was demonstrated/practiced/learnt and send to me. Another option would be if done as a group clinic and the presenter gives a test to take at the end, send in a sample of the test and the score for each rider for credit.
• Feed Dealers – Take a road trip to a feed dealer and learn about the different feeds available. What is recommended for an older horse, a mare that is nursing, recommended amounts, what products do feed dealers supply, where do they get their products, how did they get started in the business and why. Lots of opportunity for education. Write a paragraph and send in.
• Saddle Fitting
• Tack Stores/knowledge – You can go to one or have a clinic at your barn or do both. This can be a great team bonding event.
• Riding Clinics/Camps in any Discipline – If a rider attended a riding summer camp, they can be credited just education points. Have the rider give us the number of days and what was covered in the camp and we will determine points. As an example, In Your Dreams had a summer clinic that ran 4 days and the riders earned 8 education points. Since most also bought 3 books that were used in assignments, they earned an additional 3 education points. Because IYD is a RIFNA barn and they rode all 4 days, they also earned 4 lesson points. Anyone who attended the July College Bound Invitational Clinics earned 3 points per day attended. The same will apply for the December 15th and 16th College Bound Invitational (more on that in another email). Also if they showed, they earned their placement level per discipline. Anyone that attended the George Morris Clinic in Birmingham earned 3 points per day.
• Trailer Loading – Some of you trailer horses yourselves and/or hire a professional. If you are attending a show and trailering yourself and demonstrate what to do and have riders assist you, they can earn points the first time that they do so and again if different requirements are in place. If you hire a professional and he/she is willing to speak to your group, that is another great opportunity. Things that could be covered are what do you need to know/be concerned about, differences/concerns when trailering local/short, medium or long distances. Personally, when we lived in Idaho, the stable my daughter rode at moved to North Carolina. My daughter was able to help and learn from the man that moved most of the horses which included an 18 hand, 2000 pound Shire stallion. She wrapped legs, helped load, and learned why he had certain things done for about 2 weeks prior to the move such as adding Gatorade to their water.
• Equine Dentistry
• Books – 1 point per educational book owned. Books used in the IYD camp were Hunter Seat Equitation by George Morris, Grooming to Win by Susan E. Harris, Pony Club ‘D’ Level by Susan E. Harris
• Magazine – 1 point per magazine subscription. Does not have to be in the rider’s name. If two of your riders are siblings and one gets one magazine, Equius, for example and the other Practical Horseman, both riders get 2 points.
• Homework – This could be a book report or a science project dealing with horses. Basically if it has a horse in it, send us a copy.
• Equine therapy for humans and/or horses – If a rider volunteers with a group that provides equine therapy with horses for people as a side walker or horse leader, they earn points. While undergoing training with the organization, they earn one set of points per day per training. Thereafter, they earn an additional point each month they continue to volunteer for the organization. If a rider volunteers at an event that raises funds for an organization that provides equine therapy for humans or horses such as a horse rescue group, they can earn points. Write a paragraph and send it in.
• First Aid/CPR – We require all coaches to be CPR certified but any rider 16 and over for the American Heart Association can be certified. They earn 1 point for First Aid and 1 Point for CPR. Must show card.
• College Tours – Earn a point for each college you tour that you are thinking of applying to. Show proof.
• Movie Night – This is a good team building experience as well. If you have an educational video and get the team together to view and discuss it, that is a point. If they take a test on what they saw, that would be 2 points.
• Equine Event – Attend a rodeo or a polo match and earn a point. Show proof of attendance. Write a paragraph about it and earn another point. Attend the Georgia Tech IHSA Competition at West Winds Equestrian Center, 2060 Holbrook Rd, Alpharetta GA on November 4, 2007 or attend a University of Georgia NCAA Equestrian Competition in Athens, GA on either Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 10AM, Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 2PM, Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 10AM or Saturday, February, 23, 2008 at 2PM.

If you do a clinic, you need to send in a sign-in sheet with the date and a brief description of the clinic. Clinics can be done for just your team or barn, as part of a scheduled competition or as a separate event. Remember all points, show, lesson and education, currently need to be reported. It would be greatly appreciated if it is done in a timely fashion and not the week before Zones/Regionals. Show points need to be reported within 14 days of the end of a competition. If you have any questions, concerns or ideas, please contact me. Janet Fabian

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If you are a Junior or Senior and want to ride in the Equestrian Talent Searches in the Southeast these are the links to their sites:
www.threechimneys.com or www.collegeboundinvitationalhorseshow.com.

CBI Speech, CBI Requirements, Letter of Interest and Cover Letter files available online - see links below
Text below from: Keely Ryan iydrifna@yahoo.com

Below are files that cover what should be in a riding video, an introductory speech that was used for a video that can be a guideline for any rider, a sample of a letter that can be sent expressing interest in an equestrian team and a cover letter and resume that were used by a rider to successfully get on an equestrian team. Another web site that can be used by any of your riders that want to attach a resume to their application, is the following: www.internationalstudent.com/resume_writing/samples.shtml At the bottom there are links to go to 2 sample college admission resumes. I liked these because they explained why they were set up as they were under the critique section. Again it is up to them if they want to add a resume.

Janet

PS I added Middle School contacts as you can show at College Bound starting in the 6th grade

CBI Tape Intro Speech available in Acrobat format and Word format

CBI Tape Requirements available in Acrobat format and Word format  

College Equestrian Team Interest Letter available in Acrobat format and Word format

Cover letter for rider to get on IHSA team available in Acrobat format and Word format

Meeting minutes
Oconee Equestrian Team Meeting
February 3re, 2009 at Jittery Joe’s

Meeting opened my Linzi at 6:50
T-Shirt Report-
            -Short sleeve- Pink with black writing
            -Long sleeve- Black with white writing ( ordering extras to sell )
 Horse Show
            - February 21st at Rancho Alegra (Dacula)
            - Entry forms will be at Chris's by this weekend
            - Need to have forms in by Wednesday the 11th
            - Remember to wear show attire
In order to go to zone finals you will need 40 points in each discipline
UGA sports concession stand fundraiser
            -Will get 10% of profit

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Meeting minutes
Oconee Equestrian Team Meeting
January 6, 2009 at Greenbriar Creek Stables

• 7:10 Lindsey called meeting to order
• Paige- treasurer report $1,005.30
• Paige has most sponsors
• RIFNA show -Feb. 21st- home
• Possible show on Jan 19th
• Need to get recommended amount of lessons in
• Check on face book
• March 14th Kristin Webber Memorial Show - Sign up to work at next meeting
• Set up will be on Friday 13th
• Sponsorship due on Jan 15th
• Work Concession stands at UGA basketball games to make money
• Earn all proceeds
• Girls need to help work it
• Shirts - Hot pink with black writing, long sleeves free, long sleeve will be about $15
• Sponsors - Need to send out thank you notes
• Next meeting will be Feb. 3rd at 6:30
• Check website or face book page for location of meeting

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Meeting minutes
Oconee Equestrian Team Meeting
November 4, 2008 at Greenbriar Creek Stables

• Treasurer report- $485
• Membership dues
• Report of last show
  • 2nd place overall
  • Need to be more prepared
  • Mock show- placed based on dress, attitude, etc.…
• Next show
  • Bella Tera
  • November 22nd in Winder
• Facebook group created to help team communicate
• Need to get the team into the newspaper
• Sponsors
  • Lindsay Parsons: Mitchell Bridge- $100; Cover Bridge- $100
• Discussed shirt colors/logo
• December 13 possible head to head
• November 21 Friday after school from 4:30 - 5:00
  • Bring show clothes; Dress rehearsal
• Entries for November 22 show is due on November 14
• Kristin Webber Memorial Show
  • March 14th
  • GDCTA approved- combined tests
  • AAHJA approved
  • Volunteer hours
  • Set up on 13th at Serenity Creek
  • Silent auction
  • All money goes to scholarship fund
• Lesson Records
  • Can be recorded on Google
  • 15 with Julie or Chris
  • Can have the other 15 with a trainer certified by Chris or Julie

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Thanks for coming out for the September 13th tournament. It was a great day.

September 13th tournament results:

High School
Champion with 110 points, Dacula
Reserve Champion with 101 points, OET
Third Place with 40 points, Winder Barrow

Middle School
Champion with 62 points, Rancho Allegra
Reserve Champion with 59 points, Bella Terra Stables

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Meeting minutes
Oconee Equestrian Team Meeting
October 7, 2008 at Greenbriar Creek Stables

Lindsay called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.

Treasurer's Report

• Paige West reported a balance of $585.26
• Made $99 on concessions at last show
• Welcomed new members
• Took up dues
• $40 check made out to Oconee Equestrian Team (OET)
• Everyone needs to bring in dues so we can order shirts and/or jackets
• Can leave dues in the mail box at Greenbriar Creek Stables or give to Lindsay at school
• Polo shirts can be bought for $15

Sponsors

• Bronze - $100
• Silver- $250
• Gold - $500
• Platinum- $1000 plus
• When looking for sponsors there will be a link on the website with a printout that will tell the sponsors what they will get for each level of donation. Bring this with you when talking to sponsors. Explain to them that this is a non profit organization and is also considered a tax write off
• The first $150 goes to the team and any money after that 60% will go to the team and the other 40% will go to the girl to help with show expenses. This amount that goes to the team will be for things such as saddle pads, shirts, pants, etc…
• Donations will also be accepted. People who donate will get a personal thank you card and possibly a t-shirt
• If anyone gets a sponsor tell Julie or Chris immediately so that no one else will go to that sponsor again!!
• The goal by the next meeting will be to have at least $500 dollars in sponsors
• There will a special prize for the girl who gets the most money through sponsors by the end of the year

Shows

• Friday October 22 at Greenbriar Creek Stables - Head to Head competition against Dacula. Good way to get high points. Coaching fees will be reduced
• October 25th show was moved to November 1st and is now going to be at Rancho Alegre in Dacula
• About 45 minutes away
• Carpool
• November 22nd show will be at Bella Terra Stables in Winder
• January, February, March
• April- district, must have all show points, education points, and lesson points
• Zone Championships- 2-3 girls will be chosen to compete at nationals which will be held May 2-3

Scholarship Opportunities

• $1000 for any senior planning on going to college
• To raise the money a show will be held at Serenity Creek where we can use their facilities free
• Would be in honor of Kristen and/or Erin
• Hunter/Kelmac/3 phase/2 phase. Could be any type
• OET members would work and volunteer at the show
• All money goes to the scholarship
• Committee will vote who will get the scholarship
• Show will be held in the spring
• Needs to be on a weekend with no other shows
• Possibility- GDCTA recognized show on Saturday and have some hunter classes on Sunday
• Make sure to be doing things to earn educational points
• Next meeting will be held on November 4th at 6:30 at Greenbriar Creek Stables

Submitted by Bryana Carlson

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Meeting minutes
Oconee Equestrian Team Meeting
September 9, 2008 at Greenbriar Creek Stables

Linzi Richards opened meeting at 6:30

Elected officers

• President: Linzi Richards
• Vice President: Rebecca Case
• Treasurer: Paige West
• Secretary: Bryana Carlson
  

Discussed shirts and jackets for the team

Discussed sponsorships - levels to be determined

Parental help:

• Drinks and snacks for shows (OET girls) - Gabrielle Carlson
• Corporate Sponsor - Heidi and Gail
• Purchasing - Kandyce West
• Communication- Chris Prichard

Lesson requirements

• If you are to jump in the show you must take a lesson with Julie at least two weeks before the show
• For girls who have other trainers you will be able to have some of their lessons count towards the overall number of lessons (30)

This year the OET has created their own zone which allows us to schedule our shows around our school calendar. Therefore, all show dates are set

Discussed classes

The next meeting will be held on October 7th at 6:30

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Archived Meeting Minutes - August 2007

Archived Meeting Minutes - April 2007

Archived Meeting Minutes - March 2007