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ACPS REGION X SHOW/INSPECTION FLYER

ACPS Region X Show/Inspection Flyer

Created by Redbud Ranch Jan 23, 2009 at 11:23am. Last updated by Redbud Ranch Jan 23.

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Hello Mountain & Moorland Pony Enthusiasts,
ATTENTION REGION X--Another Opportunity to show your Ponies!

I can't believe how fast spring as flown by with summer just around the corner. With that in mind, I wanted to get out some preliminary information to you regarding the 4th annual M&M event at the Brookside Equestrian Center in Elk Grove. The event is graciously hosted by the Welsh Pony and Cob Association of California (WPCAC) as part of the Pacific Coast Classic/Western National held September 11th-13th.

This year we are making a few modifications that will hopefully make things a bit smoother for both the M&M and Welsh exhibitors. The WPCAC has arranged to have the UK judge stay an extra day so that we can hold all of the M&M classes on Saturday, September 12th! We have also been given our own arena (the arena where we held the performance classes last year) so that we do not have to wait for the Welsh classes to finish and visa versa. For those of you who were riding under lights in the Ridden M&M class - I think we can safely say that won't happen this year.

We will be offering the following classes - though not necessarily in this order. Both registered purebred M&M's and part bred M&M's can participate in the performance classes, although the Ridden M&M class is for purebreds only.

INHAND COMPETITION
M&M 3 and under
M&M 4 and over
NPS America M&M Champion and Reserve Champion
M&M part-bred, all ages
Ridden M&M (purebreds only)

PERFORMANCE COMPETITION
M&M Working Hunter Pony, 2'
M&M Working Hunter Pony, 2'6"
M&M Novice Ridden (walk/trot only)
M&M Leading Rein Pony (rider between 3-9 & may not enter other performance classes; pony may cross enter)

M&M Pleasure Driving
M&M Carriage Driving
M&M Driving Obstacle

For those of you needing lodging, arrangements have been made with The Comfort Inn in Galt. Many of the Welsh exhibitors have stayed there at one time or another during the past three years, and have had nothing but positive comments about the accommodations.

The WPCAC have a block of rooms reserved. When calling to make your reservation (209-744-7800), please be sure to let them know you are with the Welsh Pony & Cob Association of CA (if that doesn't work mention Judy Hubert's name to get the group rates). The rates are lower this year than last year. The block of rooms will be released AUGUST 24th, 2009, so please be sure and book your room(s) prior to that date.

I will send out more information as it becomes available to me. I will also be soliciting volunteers and sponsorships in the coming weeks. If you will not be able to bring ponies to the show, I hope you will consider volunteering and/or sponsoring a class. As always, please pass this email along to other M&M folks whose contact information I might not have.

Wishing you and your ponies all the best,

Kelly Davidson Chou
Davidson Dales and Dartmoor Ponies
www.DavidsonDales.com


VISIT: http://www.westcoastconnemarashow.com/
For Additional Information and to Download Your Programs!



Download NEW SPONSORSHIP FORM sponsorship.pdf
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Annual West Coast Connemara Show
Twin Rivers Ranch
Paso Robles, CA
June 26, 27 & 28, 2009

Dear Connemara Friend,

The American Connemara Pony Society, Region 10, will soon be hosting its 2009 USEF Recognized West Coast Connemara Show in Paso Robles, CA. In addition to the Connemara Breed and Performance Show, “Open” classes will be held in the disciplines of dressage, driving, hunters and jumpers.

Our show continues to grow with the generous support of individuals, local tack and feed stores and businesses which help us meet horse and equestrian needs. We hope we can include your name on the list of donors and sponsors this year. Sponsorship information is as follows:

SHAMROCK SPONSOR: $500 - $1,000

Advertisements in Program* Publication Deadline May 22, 2009
Listing, Friends of WCCS $15
Business Card $20
¼ page $30
½ page $40
Full Page $80
Inside front or back cover $125
Outside back cover $175

Sponsors (Includes Free Show Program Advertisement) - size -
Single Class $40 business card
Division Reserve Champion $60 business card
Division Champion $80 ¼ page
Breed Classic Supreme Champion $125 ½ page
All Classes in a Division $225 full page
Classified ads are .25 per word, prepaid.

*Ads/Sponsorships must be paid by publication deadline. Receipts will be mailed to you. Prices quoted require camera-ready copy presented by the publication deadline with payment attached. An additional fee will be charged by publisher if set-up is required. Please provide copy on white paper ONLY. Size of Horse Show Program: 8.5” x 5.5”. A specification sheet follows.
Checks Payable to: ACPS Region X

We truly appreciate your consideration and generous support of our fundraising endeavors. We are proud to be owners of Connemaras and Connemara Halfbreds. Please “Join Us in June!”
Any questions, please feel free to contact us: West Coast Connemara Show Committee

Sponsorship and Advertising Coordinator - Joanie Webster – joanmwebs@sbcglobal.net
6440 Wild Horse Valley Road, Napa, CA 94558 (707)255-8258


ADVERTISING IN THE WEST COAST CONNEMARA HORSE SHOW PROGRAM
___ Yes, I would like to advertise in the West Coast Connemara Horse Show Program!
1. ¼ page ad _____ $30 (3.5 x 2.25)
2. ½ page ad _____ $40 (3.75 x 4.5 inches)
3. full page ad _____ $80 (7.5 x 4.5 inches)
In planning your ad, please keep in mind that the dimensions of the ads are:
quarter page (3.5" tall x 2.25" wide)
half page (3.5" tall X 4.5" wide)
full page (7.5" tall x 4.5" wide)
An 8.5” x 11" ad cannot be reduced to the 7.5” X 4.5” allotted dimensions for the “finished” 8.5” x 5.5” Horse Show Program.
The proportions are all wrong!!
IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOUR AD BE PRESENTED EXACTLY AS OUTLINED ABOVE.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS-ACPS REGION X SHOW--2009!


The show will be held at Twin Rivers Ranch in Paso Robles, June 26-28, 2009. CeeCee Moss-Giovanetti will be judging a *** (USEF, USDF, CDS recognized) Open Dressage Show on Friday, Saturday will be In-Hand, Driving, Western, etc, and Sunday will be a USEF (L) recognized Hunter/Jumper show with Connemara classes. Marynell Eyles will be our Connemara judge for in-hand and performance. M& M's are welcome to join in the fun.

Kathy Lucas will be the contact/secretary/manager (kathygatelyfarm@aol.com, 714-403-4343), Please Down Load Your Programs from http://www.westcoastconnemarashow.com. If you need a Premium Mailed to You Please Contact Kathy Lucas (see above contact information).

------------------------------------------------------INSPECTIONS
We will also have the necessary complement of inspectors on site if we can get enough ponies together (I believe 9 is the current minimum).
I know that several Region X members are interested in presenting their ponies for inspection. To make this happen, we need a list of names (owners and ponies) with email and telephone contacts ASAP. I will compile this list and send it on to Gloria LaCroix and Kathy Sparks, co-chairs of the ACPS Inspections Committee.

We will have enough inspectors on-site for the show, so it is a sure thing if we can round up 10 ponies. The 2009 West Coast Connemara Show will be held at Twin Rivers Ranch, Paso Robles, CA, June 26-28, 2009. Mark those calendars! More information will coming regarding the show schedule and class list. Please do keep an eye on the Region X site for updates: http://acpsregionx.ning.com

All the forms and information regarding inspections can be found on the ACPS site : http://www.acps.org/general/inspections.htm

To add ponies/owners to the list for inspection, please e-mail neame of pony, name of owner, e-mail and telephone contact information to Lee Webster, bcs@sonic.net.

Thank you,

Best wishes,

Lee Webster

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darian hall

Kristen and Knighty

Congratulations on a new partnership: Kristen Enedy and Tullymore's Mountain Knight. Kristen has been riding Knighty for the past year and has brought him along very well in dressage, trail riding, over fences and a bit of cross country training. Kristen has been eventing her big TBs up through the advanced levels. Who knew that she would fall in love with a 14.1 Connemara stallion.

We will welcome Kristen as a new Connemara owner and member of area X Connemara Society.

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darian hall

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New Ashbrookstud.ie Website Launched

Hello to everyone here in the ACPS region X!

As I noticed I while back that you have an RSS feed here from ashbrookstud.ie, I just thought I'd intrude very briefly to let you all know that we've launched a brand new design back at the ranch website, and you may now need to reset your feeds or personal subscriptions in order to be sure to get the latest posts. 'Detective Tennant Roams the Bushveld' (he enjoyed that!) was the last post from the original feed, and there have been three sinc… Continue

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Satu

Clifden Stallion Parade

Still trying to figure out how this page works ;)

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Posted by Satu on April 8, 2009 at 3:39pm

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