Horse Handling 101

Volunteer Training Class

USERL - Central Piedmont Region

Horse Handling 101

Saturday, April 18, 1 PM - 4 PM

Stonecrest Farm

Mint Hill, NC

Register for this free class on the basics of safely handling horses. Learn to catch, halter, lead, and groom horses, as well as how a horse communicates and general horse anatomy. Spaces are limited so register today. Participants must be a minimum of 18 yrs. old. Contact Stonecrest Farm @ stncrest@aol.com or 704-753-4297.

Poker Run Rules for April 5, 2009

Poker Run Rules

1. Cost to participate is $15 to ride the poker ride or walk the trails. Additional hands may be purchased at $5 per hand.
2. Lunch will be available at $5 per plate and will include BBQ, Slaw, Potato Salad, Bread and Dessert.
3. All monies raised go to benefit the U.S. Equine Rescue League horses of the Central Piedmont Region.
4. Participants may be at Diamond R Ranch and ready to ride by 1:00 PM and no later than 3:00 PM.
5. There will be 5 check points. At each check point, one chip will be collected by each registered rider.
6. At the final stop (Registration table/Final stop) all chips will be counted, you must have 5, and you will then draw 5 cards one at a time from a bag containing one full playing card deck (52 cards) without jokers. The playing cards will be returned to the bag.
7. The poker run route must be completed by 4:00 pm including stops.
8. Neither Diamond R Ranch, USERL, nor any organization or individual associated in any way with the "poker run"; assume any liability for any claims which may arise as a result of your participation in this event. Each participant assumes all liability as to the welfare of them selves and their animals.
9. The rule in case of a tie will result in a High Card Draw at the registration booth between the participants involved in the tie.
10. Other rules may be put in place the day of the run at the judges discretion.
11. Announcements will be made prior to the start if anything changes.
12. The following rules will be used to rank the completed score cards. Prizes will be awarded to the two best hands.

Please fill out the registration form below and return it via:
e-mail to Tracy at KXL@PERIGEE.NET or
mail to:USERL, P.O. Box 157, Wingate, NC 28174 or
fax to: 704-624-3564

You do not need to prepay, payment can be made the day of the ride at the registration table.
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Save the Date - Saturday - August 29, 2009

The USERL Central Piedmont will have a volunteer / donor appreciation cook out on Saturday, August 29, 2009.

It will be an afternoon/evening thing since it is usually so hot in August, plus it will give folks time to do other things during the day.

Come out any time after 3:00 and dinner will be at 6:00.  We will set up some tables/tents outside and have the garage available with A/C for anyone that needs to cool off.

We can play with the ponies, throw horse shoes, kids can play in the pool, fishing is
available, etc.  It will be a pot luck, so bring your favorite dish, desert or beverage and USERL will provide the hamburgers and hot dogs.

This will be a great time for the volunteers to get to know each other and we will have as many USERL horses there as we possibly can.

The event will be held in Marshville, NC

USERL Central Piedmont Fundraiser at Township Grill in Matthews

Monday - April 20, 2007 The USERL Central Piedmont group will be having another fundraiser at Township Grill in Matthews 10400 E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105-5364.

We will get 25% of all food sales that night, as well as all tips. We will be waiting tables, busing tables, playing host/hostess and having a lot of fun!

The last time we did this fundraiser it was a great success, so please come out and show your support!

USER L Central Piedmont to participate at the MARES Event in Marvin, NC

The 4th Annual Marvin Area Recreational Equine Show Saturday, April 4, 2009 · 10 am - 3 pm
9705 Joe Kerr Road
Info at 704-843-1680 or www.marvinnc.org
Featuring: Equestrian Demonstrations · Drill Team and Vaulting · Pony Rides · Crafts for Kids - Kids’ Prizes · Hay Rides · Games for Kids - Face Painting · Great Food · Parade of Breeds - Waxhaw Mounted Patrol · And Much More!

People of all ages enjoy this event, which is geared toward both horse owners and nonhorse owners! Order your tickets by 3/30/09 and pay just $4 for children (12 & under) and $5 for adults. (Kids’ ticket price includes all event sponsored activities except pony rides.
Prices after 3/30/09 will be $5 for children and $6 for adults.) Preordering tickets is strongly encouraged. Give us a call today at 704-843-1680 and order your tickets or take your chances on event day! Food and drinks will be available for purchase or you can bring
a picnic to share with your family.
So get your tickets, wear closed-toe shoes, leave your pets at home, grab your sunscreen & your camera, and join your friends and neighbors for a great day of horse fun in the warm Carolina sun!

Poker Run Ride/Walk Rescheduled for April 5, 2009 (Sunday)

Just a reminder to everyone, the poker run trail ride/walk has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 5, 2009.
Everything remains the same (except the St. Patrick's Day theme sort of got rained out)....
Looking forward to seeing everyone there on April 5th.
To register, or for more details, contact Tracy at kxl@perigee.net