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07.27.10 DRC | Summer Classic Countdown

Pre-entry deadline NEXT Wednesday

Delta Riding Club’s big two day Summer Classic is just a little under two weeks away (August 7 & 8), and exhibitors who pre-enter by next Wednesday, August 4 can save a lot with pre-entry discounts. Hunter exhibitors save $15 per division if they pre-enter; English/Western day riders can pre-enter six classes and save between $10 and $12! (That adds up if you make the show a “full meal deal”!)

Be sure to download the SUMMER CLASSIC entry form (I’ve attached it so it’s real handy!) – the fees for this show (and the pre-entry discounts) are different from our other regular season shows!

Bucks back for winners

This year, ALLLL first place exhibitors will be getting $10 in DRC “Bucks” they can use against anything they purchase from DRC (fees, concession, clothing, banquet tickets, your 2011 membership!) until December 2011. We’ve also got some other great prizes in store for exhibitors, including rider draws where you don’t have to win to win!! Don’t overlook our stakes classes where you can win REAL money, and we have picked out super highpoints for each of our hunter divisions and five EW divisions (walk/trot, junior, intermediate & senior exhibitor, and western).

We’re very pleased to welcome Monique Fraser as our Hunter/Jumper judge and Jodie Moore is doing the honours on our English/Western day on Sunday. Troy Nagle (Divineeye Productions) will be on hand with his trusty camera and slideshow; Marg will be cooking up a storm in our brand NEW kitchen. (Yup! The Cinderella clubhouse is DONE!) This is one show you don’t want to miss!

Day stalls still available

There are just a few day stalls still available on the Hunter day, and a few more on the English/Western. If you’re looking for stabling, be sure to reserve in advance by dropping me an email or calling 604.328.3814! Drop your entries at Roddicks Feed & Farm Supply or the Dog & Pony before next Wednesday. You still have time to post them as well: Delta Riding Club, PO Box 1185, Delta V4M 3T3.

Work party next week

Join us next Wednesday evening (August 4) and help us get ready for the big show! The regulars will be meeting at the clubhouse between 6 and 7 pm to get set up and we really would appreciate some help! The jump course has to be set, windows need washing, there could be some last minute painting to do, pressure washing … oh, we have LOTS AND LOTS to do!

We realize that not all of you can help on show day (because you’re showing), so this is a great opportunity to come on down and support the CREW that makes these shows happen! We’re a fun bunch – really! (The work party is in place of our regular monthly meeting, by the way.) Next Wednesday, August 4 – see you there!

Volunteers required

We also need warm and willing bodies to fill the many volunteer positions it takes to run a good show. Let me rephrase that: WE DESPERATELY NEED WARM BODIES!!

While the regular crew will be on site all weekend long, there are not enough of US to go around -- especially on Sunday for the English/Western Day.

You don’t need experience for many of the positions, and you don’t even have to be a DRC member! Training is free! Free eats, too! And for those who commit to a WHOLE day, we have a special gift this year – one that will be coveted by all!

If you can lend a hand – even half a day – we would love to hear from you! Call or email and let me know you’re available! (Otherwise, I will have to keep begging …)

We’re going SEMI-ANNUAL!

Mark Sunday, September 19 on your calendar! Due to popular demand, we’re opening the gates and welcoming sellers and buyers to a FALL CARBOOT SALE. (And you wondered how you were going to move all those winter blankets that no longer fit, huh?!)

Start poking around the tack room and in your closet to see what you need to divest yourself of, or maybe need to get before winter (and next year’s show season) sets in! Same setup as our Spring Carboot – sellers pay a paltry $10 to set up; buyers get in free! I’m already packing!

Coming up

Wednesday, August 4 – Work party, club grounds 6-ish pm
Saturday/Sunday, August 7/8 - DRC Summer Classic Horse Show
Saturday, August 28 – Open Format Clinic with Adiva Murphy
Sunday, September 12 – DRC English/Western Show
Wednesday, September 14 – Regular monthly meeting
September 19 - Percentage Day & FALL CARBOOT SALE!
Saturday, September 25 – Open Format Clinic with Adiva Murphy