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Charity Gymkhana for Texas HorsesSunday, October 1st at 9:00am

Thomas Bull Memorial Park211 State Route 416,

Montgomery, New York 12549

Submitted by Sec. Alyson SchiraldiSeptember 2017 Newsletter

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G&M Meeting Brief

Open Meeting September 11: An Open Meeting was held on September 11th at the Town of Wallkill Community Center in Middletown, NY starting at 7:40pm. The previous meeting minutes were presented and approved along with the most current Club and Juniors financials. There was no correspondence again for this month so those present moved right into Committee Reports. First was the Event Committee, there is was a horse show coming up. It was discussed and decided that the last two events of the season will be charity events for the horses effected by Hurricane Harvey. We are still offering $5 discount for pre-entries and food will be provided by Wings N’ Things like usual. Also thrown around was doing a press release and more publicity for the events. Moving onto the Show Committee, someone is needed to take over the shows for next year, Gymkhana is being handled. Adding additional divisions or classes was also discussed and making pre-payment available, but there is plenty of time to work that out down the road. More conversation was also held on how to get more active people to the club. Wrapping out the committee meetings was the Nomination Committee who presented their nominations for the 2018 officers, this list can be found on page 4. Next we moved into new business, the Juniors are looking to go Medieval Times, they are currently offering a discount. More info will be sent out when available. The meeting rounded out at about at 8:50pm.

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2017 G&M Riding Club Prize Point ProgramOffered at G&M Open Shows and Gymkhana!Opt out of receiving a class ribbon (if qualified) and receive TWO points,opt out of receiving a day-off Champion or Reserve Champion ribbon (ifqualified) and receive FIVE points towards a free class or merchandise.

$ 10 towards show bill.

11 points

Davis no-turn PVC Bell Boots (pick your color)

20 points

Coil Hose with Pistol Grip, 25'

20 points

ProfessionalChoice BellBoots, solidcolors only (nopatterns orsparkles)

25 points

Wahl PocketTrimmer

15 points

Fortiflex 2Gallon UtilityBucket,assortedcolors

5 points

Jewelry, horse motive earrings or barrel racing pendant (subject to current availability)

10 points

NobleOutfittersPerfect FitRiding Glove(patterns subject to availability)

20 points

Weaver Original Adjustable Halter with Brass Hardware (solid colors)

25 points

Vetrap, assorted solid colors

2 points

Mane comb orpulling comb

1 point

Mane & Tail Detangler 32oz.

10 points

Ivermectin Single Dose Paste Wormer (1.87)

3 points

Roma SoftTouch Maneand Tail Brush

6 points

You will receive your merchandise at the annual awards banquet. Allitems are subject to availability at time of order. We try are best toaccommodate your color preferences.

2017 G&M Riding Club Prize Point ProgramOffered at Open Shows & Gymkhanas

• Opt out of receiving a class ribbon (if qualified) & receive 2 points

• Opt out of receiving a day-off Champion or Reserve Champion ribbon (if qualified) & receive 5 points towards a free class or merchandise.

You will receive your merchandise at the annual awards banquet. All items are subject to availability at time of order. We try are best to accommodate your color preferences.

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G&M Riding Club 2017 Gymkhana Registration

Personal Information Rider Name Junior DOB

Address Name of Horse

City Name of Owner

State Zip Name of Trainer

Telephone E-mail

In consideration of the acceptance of the foregoing entry, it is understood and agreed that I/we are aware of the risks and exposures to personal injury involved through horsemanship activities and I/we hereby release the G&M Riding Club and/or Orange County Park and all officers and members thereof, from any and all claims for damage which may occur to me or my horse at anytime hereafter. Neither myself, my heirs, representatives or dependents will charge said association, its officers or members with any fault for any injury, loss or damage which may be suffered by me or them due to any manner, thing or condition, negligence or default whatsoever, and I hereby assume and accept the full risk and danger of any injury or damage to myself, family members, livestock and equipment while attending an event sponsored by this organization. ASTM HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR RIDERS 18 AND UNDER, and are highly suggested for ALL riders.

Signature of Rider Signature of Parent/Guardian

Signature of Owner If you do not wish G&M to use pictures taken at their events in any advertising (including website) please initial here.

Copies of current rabies and negative coggins (both dated within one year of event) must be sent with pre-entries or presented before the start of each event. NO EXCEPTIONS! Stalls: A stall deposit fee of $50 is due at registration. Issue a separate check for $50 which will be returned to you if your stall was cleaned.

DIVISIONS Crawl through Dash Clover Navajo Pole Big T Bleeding

Heart Keyhole Entry Fee/Class Total

Leadline $15 (members $10)

Walk/Jog $15 (members $10)

Walk/Jog/Lope $15 (members $10)

Junior $15 (members $10)

Adult <40 ≧40 $15 (members $10)

Open $10, payback 70%

Jackpot $15 ($10 to pot, $5 office)

OCHFC $25

Costume October event only, exempt from office and timer fees. $5

Total Entry Fees

Prize Points in lieu of Ribbons Office Fees $ 5

Participate in Team Challenge Timer Fee $ 1

Stall Fees $20/ea.

Membership

*Pre-Entry Discount: Entry must be received by office no later than Wednesday before event. Pre-Entry Discount* -$5

Paid Cash Paid Check Received by TOTAL

Note: Any and all refunds are made by mail and are subject to a $15 office fee. E-mail Pre-Entry form and copy of current coggins and rabies certificate to gandmridingclub@hotmail.com or mail to: Jae Samuels, 1476 Route 6, Port Jervis, NY 12771

Office Use Only

G&MMember? Yes No

Coggins Rabies

Date received:

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The next awards banquet will be held January 20 at the Mountainville Manorin New Windsor, NY

September Junior’s Report

Submitted by Jr. President Mya Hebbard

A new year begins...Well another year of showing has ended and once again the juniors met to vote new officers. I am turning over the presidential responsibilities to Hope Connolly and treasurer will be Samantha Crawford. The discussion centred on our trip to Medieval Times. The date is November 4th, at 8 pm. Junior members are covered by the club as well as one parent. You must provide your own transportation. Siblings are welcome to come but must pay full price. If you are applying for any awards please check with Jae and Trish to make sure you met the qualifications. Look out for information regarding out end of the year dinner in January.

It has been my pleasure to lead this club as president over the last two years. I wish Hope all the best as I am sure she will be a great president and Samantha will do great as your treasurer. I hope to see you at the end of the year banquet! Best wishes to all and Happy riding!

2018 Nomination SlatePresident - Jae Samuels

Treasurer - Rachel Clarino

Board Members: Andrea Crawford

Kerry CrawfordDeb Corr

Judy ConnollyRenee Turcott

Suzanne Bergstein

G&M Refer-A-Rider ProgramTo be awarded to a Current Member of G&M who accumulates the most referrals of

New Riders* with the club in 2017 by October. Membership of new riders not mandatory, but encouraged. Riders crediting a Member need to be recorded at time of registration for event. Winner will receive a certificate valued at $50 to the restaurant

of their choice, presented at the G&M Banquet.

*riders who haven’t ridden with G&M in the last 5 years

G&M Up ‘N Comer AwardsTo be awarded to an individual New Member from each English, Western and

Gymkhana who has exhibited great progress throughout the 2017 G&M Event Season and has accumulated the most points in their discipline. Award to be presented at

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If you would like to submit something for the next newsletter you can email gandmridingclub@hotmail.com or contact Sec. Alyson Schiraldi

Community Board

OPEN Meetings:February 13

April 10June 12

July 10-TBDSeptember 11

October 9November 13

BOARD Meetings:January 9March 13

May 8August 14

December 11-TBD

All meetings are held at 7:30p.m. at the Town of Wallkill Community

Center in Middletown.

2017 Meeting Dates:

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June 11th

July 23rd September 17th

GymkhanaJuly 9th

August 13th October 1st

smfchauntedfirehouse.com

Children under 10 admitted under parents discretion.

Fri. Oct. 27 & Sat. Oct. 28

7pm-10:30pm • $5 per person

join us as the creatures and spirits of

darkness take over our firehouse.

costumes may protect you, but remember

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