Holiday Schooling Show & Team Try-outs - Friday, January 4th

Hey Raynham Riders,

We are having our Holiday Schooling show the evening of Friday, January 5th.  As always, schooling shows are open to ALL Raynham Stables students.  Our schooling shows are low-stress, a great learning opportunity as well as a ton of fun!   Instead of having a concession stand, we thought we could do a pot-luck again like last year, which was delicious!

For those hoping to compete in 2019, please indicate "Show Team" in the "Questions?" box on the entry form.  Please also fill out a show team application and submit by January 5th.

I hope everyone spotted the date change on the lesson board - I apologise for any inconvenience! If you are hoping to try out for show team and are unable to make the new date - don't worry! Just send us your show team application and we will have a make-up date for try-outs.

In case the weather is chilly, we are going to run using our winter format again this year. Riders will complete a dressage flat class then an equitation over-fences round.  This way, all the classes will last approx. 1 hour so riders don't have to wait around all day in the cold!

Division Descriptions

Smurf/Novice Division - $60.00

·       Flat Class - Walk, posting trot, 2-point in trot, individual/group canter

·       Over Fences - Cross rail/2' max course, 6-8 fences

Pre-Entry Division - $60.00

·       Flat Class - Walk, trot, canter, 2-point in all gaits, sitting trot

·       Over Fences - 2'4" max course (verticals & oxers), related distances (3+ strides),

Entry Division - $60.00

·       Flat Class - All of pre-entry plus: sitting trot w/o stirrups & walk to canter transition

·       Over Fences - 2'8" max course, required trot fence, combination (1 or 2 strides)

Pre-Training Division - $60.00

·       Flat Class - All of entry plus: canter w/o stirrups, canter to walk transition, leg yielding

·       Over Fences - 3' max course, trot fence w/o stirrups, skinny fence, roll back turn & 1 stride combination.

Approximate Time Schedule:

The schedule below is tentative, if you cannot get to the barn before a certain time, please make a note on your entry form and we can adjust the order.  Horse assignments and confirmed times will be posted on the blog by Thursday, Jan 3rd. 

Ring One (Big Arena)

5:00 pm - Smuft/Novice Division (Jump big ring then flat small ring)

5:15 pm - Pre-Training/Training Division

6:00 pm - Entry Division

7:00 pm - Pre-Entry Division

In-House Clinics - Wed. Jan 2nd & Thurs. Jan 3rd

Hey Raynham Riders,

Here are the details for our AWESOME annual in-house clinics!

Wednesday, Jan 2nd - Dressage Day!

Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm.  Riders are welcome to (and encouraged!) to stay and watch as many of the other lessons as possible.  You can learn a ton from watching!

Lunch: Lunch is included!  Pizza, chips, salad, drinks, snacks etc.

Lesson Type: 30 min Private or 45 min. Semi-Private Dressage Lessons with Nikki!  (We will group riders into semi-private lessons if we have riders at the same level).  Test ride optional but encouraged, especially those of you hoping to show this year!  You will run through your test with Nikki during your lesson, receive feedback, and then go back and work on the areas that need improvement!  Here is the link to the dressage tests (learn the 1 test for your level):

Cost: $75.00/rider ($10 less if you own/lease your own horse)

Thursday, Jan 3rd - Jumping Day!

Time: Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm.  Riders are welcome to (and encouraged!) to stay and watch as many of the other lessons as possible.  You can learn a ton from watching!

Lunch: Lunch is included!  Pasta, salad, drinks, snacks etc.

Lesson Type: 1h - 1h 30min small group lesson (depending on the # of riders) with Lindsay!  (We will group riders into lessons based on skill level).  We will be working on the skills needs to ride courses effectively.  We will also have a lesson on how to course walk over lunch!

Cost: $75.00/rider ($10 less if you own/lease your own horse)

If you are interested in participating or have any other questions, please email Nikki - info@raynhamstables.com.  Times will be posted on the blog Monday, December 31st.

Thursday, November 22nd - Classes ARE running tonight

Hey Raynham Riders!

It is very chilly for November today but the temperature is supposed to stay just above our cut-off for cancelling so we are going to run classes.  Please dress in LOTS of layers, wear snow pants, winter boots, thick gloves,  headband to go under your helmet, etc.   Please see the previous post with all my tips for dressing for winter riding :)  We have some hot packs in the tack room as well for chilly hands.  The most important part is to stay warm while tacking up and untacking.  The actual riding portion is fine - riding keeps you warm!

For the parents, we have the heat on in the viewing room or feel free to drop off and go grab a coffee from Tims.

See you in the barn!

Nikki

Winter Riding Tips!

Hey Raynham Riders,

Despite the balmy weather yesterday, winter is coming! Here are a few tips for staying comfortable and warm in the colder weather:

• Dress in layers and make sure your base layers are moisture wicking. Thermal long underwear designed for skiing is ideal! Once you are riding you will warm up quickly, so be sure your top layers have zippers so they can easily be removed when mounted.
• Head, hands and feet lose body heat quickly. Wear winter boots with ski socks, warm gloves or mittens and a hat when tacking up. Snow pants or sweatpants over your breeches is also a good idea for chilly days. You can remove the extra layers and switch to riding boots and gloves right before you get on.
• When riding, a headband can fit under a helmet or a cozy helmet cover is also a great option. 
• Winter riding boots (some options include: Greenhawk or Pleasant Ridge) and gloves are awesome for staying comfortable during the winter months.  
• If you can’t purchase riding-specific gear, your regular winter boots may be fine. They need to have a ½” – 1 ½“ heel, not too chunky treads and the foot needs to be narrow enough to fit into the stirrup. Ask your instructor to check if you are unsure. 
• For those really cold days, hot packs (www.littlehottieswarmers.com, sold at Costco and many other places!) in gloves and boots are a great way to stay warm

Horseback riding is a year-round sport, but we do live in Canada so please remember to dress appropriately so you can enjoy riding throughout the winter :)

Halloween Schooling Show Start Times

Hey Raynham Riders!  We are so excited to have so many of you participating in the schooling show tomorrow. 

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
- As the weather forecast is calling for rain, we will be doing a dressage flat class instead of a dressage test. 
- Please bring CASH or CHEQUE to pay for your entry.  It's $60 for all divisions as there is no dressage test. 

- Riders need to arrive at least 45 min before their ride time to do fantastic grooming job and get tacked up.

- Head to the camp trailer when you arrive for registration & to pick up your number

- Show attire is not required, just dress neatly and warmly.

- Please leave dogs at home since it will be a busy day.

- Breakfast and lunch will be available for sale in the camp trailer!

Halloween Schooling Show Start Times

Pre-Training * WARM UP IN BIG ARENA AT 8:45 AM

Rider		Horse	Flat Class	Stadium
Amy	Kryschuk	River	9:00am	9:30am
Helen	Cheyne	Java	9:00am	9:32am
Hope	Wintle	Autumn	9:00am	9:40am
Ariana	Schmit-Chow	Arizona	9:00am	9:42am
Dawn	Whitehead	Apple Pie/Richelle?	9:00am	---
			9:00am	---
			9:00am	---

Entry * WARM UP IN SMALL ARENA AT 9:35 AM

Rider		Horse	Flat Class	Stadium
Gabrielle	Turcotte	Jazz	9:45am	10:15am
Emeline	Bespalov	Holly	9:45am	10:17am
Emily	Johnson	Bert	9:45am	10:19am
Sarah	Johnson	Bella	9:45am	10:21am
Lauren	Ceolin	Buttercup (or PT?)	9:45am	10:23am
Maija	Karhuneimi	Freaky (or PT?)	9:45am	10:25am

Pre-Entry – Flight A * WARM UP IN SMALL ARENA AT 10:30AM

Rider		Horse	Flat Class		Stadium
Alysson	Johnson	Sunny	10:30am		11:00am
Heather	Gamble	Michelangelo	10:30am		11:02am
Katrin	Heselmann	Scooby/Sampson?	10:30am		11:04am
Emily	Eliraz	Holly f/Autumn j?	10:30am		11:06am
Niki	Kamoei	Jynx	10:30am		11:08am
Pre-Entry – Flight B * WARM UP IN SMALL ARENA AT 10:30am
Rider		Horse	Flat Class	Stadium
Isabella	Mills	Hercules	10:45am	11:10pm
Hannah	Mills	Holly	10:45am	11:12am
Lili	Rizzo	Georgie /Autumn	10:45am	11:14am
Chloe	Di Monte	Snoopy	10:45am	11:16am
			10:45am	11:18am

Halloween Costume Parade @ 11:30am in the Big Arena.

Novice – A * WARM UP IN BIG ARENA AT 12:00pm

Rider		Horse		Flat Class		Stadium
Mila	Bordin	Hercules		12:15pm		12:40pm
Sophia	Logie	Georgie /Autumn		12:15pm		12:42pm
Kate	Zantingh	Jynx		12:15pm		12:44pm
Makayla	McDonald	Snoopy		12:15pm		12:46pm
Olivia	Greco	Jazz/Purdy?		12:15pm		12:48pm
Julia	DeSario	Richelle		12:15pm		12:50pm
Bianca	Fabiano	Freckles
Novice – B * MOUNT IN SMALL ARENA AT 12:45pm
Rider		Horse	Flat Class		Stadium
Vivian	Logie	Jynx	1:00pm		1:25pm
Elizabeth	Pasquali	Autumn	1:00pm		1:27pm
Tanner	McDonald	Richelle	1:00pm		1:29pm
Emma	Baldassarra	Hercules	1:00pm		1:31pm
Jenna	Caruso	Freckles	1:00pm		1:33pm
Charlotte	Piotrowski	Jazz	1:00pm		1:35pm
			1:00pm		1:37pm

 Smurf * MOUNT IN SMALL ARENA AT 1:35pm

Rider		Horse	Flat Class (W,T,C)	Cross Rail Course
Alexzandra	Cairns	Chief/Purdy?	1:45pm	2:15pm
Lea	Ghandour	Richelle	1:45pm	2:17pm
Andrea	Bordin	Freckles	1:45pm	2:19pm
Charlotte	Zantingh	Rumba	1:45pm	2:21pm
Mia	McDonald	Jazz	1:45pm	2:23pm
Mikaela	Bonomo	Georgie/Chief	1:45pm	2:35pm

Grasshopper * MOUNT IN SMALL ARENA AT 2:35pm

Rider		Horse	Flat Class (W,T)	Trot Pole Course
Tori	Sokoloff	Rumba	2:45pm	3:15pm
Gabriella	Zisckind	Juno	2:45pm	3:17pm
Arielle	Ginzburg	Richelle	2:45pm	3:19pm
Motty	Hurynovich	Sunny	2:45pm	3:21pm
Sofia	Podtinkina	Jazz	2:45pm	3:23pm
Stephanie	Lee	Purdy	2:45pm	3:25pm