Fox
Tales
Updated
March 16, 2008
2007 GSDHJA Results
The Greater San Diego Hunter Jumper
Association Awards Banquet was held in January at the Bahia Hotel in
Mission Bay. Hidden Fox Farmers attended in their finery and had a
great time. Shenay Kloss, Lily Garth, and Maddy Villacruz received
their Achievement Awards in the Long and Short Stirrup Divisions and
Lily got her Green Rider Medal.
The highlight of the evening wasn't the magnificent
bird house we won in the raffle. It was the unexpected presentation
of the Sportsmanship of the Year award to our very own Lily Garth!
We were very proud of Lily for being selected for this prestigious award
and couldn't agree more that she sets the highest standard of
sportsmanship, friendship, and support. This is the second time an HFF
rider has won the trophy. In 2003 Katrina Fedorka was honored.
March SWF Results
Congratulations to Becca Evans and the HFF horse Big
Champ for their Championship in the Long Stirrup Division at our first
show this year. Becca won her equitation class, Champ won his
under saddle class, and they got good ribbons over fences. This
pair will be moving up to the 2'3" Green Rider Hunter Division for the
March ECHO show.
Lauren Hawley made her debut on Sweet 'N' Low
("Sugar") in the Walk/Trot Divison. They were very cute, always in
the ribbons, and will be a formidable team to beat in the future.
Change in the Weather
What a beautiful spring
we're having! The purple lilacs and wildflowers are magnificent!
Be sure you take a trail ride through the hills and see San Diego flora
at its best!
But watch out! The
snakes are coming out of hibernation and will be basking in the warm
sun. We've got our share of snakes, including rosy boas, gopher
snakes and rattlesnakes. Learn how to recognize the different
species.
Backcountry rules dictate that you never put your hands where you can't
see them (on a rock ledge above your head, for instance) and be cautious
when you
pick something up - like a jump or
trashcan - because there might be a surprise under it.
PS: Please do not harm
any of our wildlife, including rattlesnakes. They are part of the
natural environment, they help control rats and gophers, and they are
very shy and not dangerous if you respect their space.
Let's Lease!
The horse show season has started, the sign-up lists
are posted, and everyone is practicing for the March ECHO Show.
It's time to start leasing your favorite horse so you'll be assured of
the best ride possible for the summer and show season. Full and
half leases are available on most of our horses and it's First Come
First Serve. Even if you aren't planning to show, it's fun to have
a horse that you can call your own. Please ask your trainer today
if she can recommend a lease for you!
Some riders have already started the season with a
lease. Lauren Hawley and Talia Isaacson are sharing Sweet 'N' Low
("Sugar"). Kim Hawley is sharing Phantom with owner Vicki Fedorka.
Jodie Rappe is riding the McQuaid horse Rain. And Maddy is eagerly
awaiting the renewal of her half lease on Sky. We still have some
great horses available, such as Big Champ, Jove, Guinness, and Snickers. |
