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THE RINGSIDE POST
Ringside Equestrian Center’s Newsletter March 2021
In This Issue Spring Schooling Show
Spring Schooling Show Ringside successfully hosted its spring schooling show, with more
than 20 riders participating! Riders were able to sport their show
Feeding Treats apparel, check in with show secretary Emily, and practice the skills
necessary to compete at horse shows. We appreciate everyone,
Facial and Leg Markings
including parents and staff, for helping to make sure the day ran
Welcome, Lena! smoothly.
Upcoming Events
New Lesson Horses
Buying & Selling Tack
In regards to upcoming off property shows, it is important to note
that many shows are starting to sell out their stalls, even six
months in advance. We need a head count and your commitment
now to confirm the stalls necessary to attend these off property
shows. Please consult with your trainer and sign up using the
hose show binder as soon as you can.
Feeding Treats
A friendly reminder to please make sure you ask the owner of a horse before providing them with
treats outside of their regular feed. Not only is it important for permission to be given by an owner
to make sure they are aware of what is being fed to their horse, some of the horses at Ringside
are on specialized diets that may prevent them from safely consuming different treats.
In addition, in light of the upcoming show season, there are certain treats and foods that may
cause a horse and therefore rider to be disqualified from participating as it may show up if the
horse were to be randomly drug tested.
We all want to reward our horses with treats, but just need to do it in a safe manner.
Recommended treats, with an owner’s permission, are carrots and mints. Ringside appreciates
your cooperation!
Facial and Leg Markings
There are several different types of markings that horses can have, sometimes in combinations. In
addition to body ones that are more or less common with specific breeds, face and leg markings are
often the easiest way to distinguish between horses. Check out the images below to learn more:
Facial markings can be more common in Leg markings, while difficult to clean
specific breeds and colors of horses. Each sometimes, also help bring character to our
marking is considered unique to a horse and horses, just as freckles or other features do
noted by a veterinarian for identification to humans. Horses will have white hooves if
purposes. These can also change slightly as they have a leg marking on that leg, or black
a horse ages. hooves if they don’t.
For practice, you can quiz yourself on which markings the horses at Ringside have. For instance, does
Willie have socks or stockings on his front legs? Does Oliver have a stripe or a blaze?
Welcome, Lena! Upcoming Events
Please join us in welcoming Lena, Sarah’s and
Liz’s new ride! A very sweet girl who is always Wednesday March 24th: Spring Vaccinations:
looking for a treat, we are certain they will all be Ringside welcomes regular vet Dr. Lobar to
great partners together. Congratulations to the administer spring vaccinations to our horses.
three of you! These help keep them healthy and ensure they are
able to continue with regular activities.
Sunday May 2nd: Joint Bridal/Baby Shower:
Ringside is hosting a joint bridal shower for Emily
and baby shower for Lauren. More details will be
shared as we get closer, but please save the date
and mark your calendars!
Please connect with Lauren or Emily for questions.
More New Lesson Horses!
Once again to accommodate a growing lesson program, Ringside has added a few new faces, including
Monte, Willie, and Blaze. Monte has already become best friends with Willie, and has joined the lesson
program easily. He is 16 years old and was previously owned by a trainer and shown at three foot.
Willie is 14 years old and came from the western world with experience over small jumps. It was
determined he was too tall for most western riders, and he has found a new home at Ringside. Blaze is
a 16 year old, 15 hand chestnut mare who previously had a career in the three foot show ring.
Monte Willie Blaze
Buying or Selling Clothing & Equipment
Interested in buying or selling horse related apparel and equipment? We understand the value of wanting
to buy secondhand items for this often expensive sport, particularly when your rider may soon grow out of
their clothes and boots. Ringside’s riders often have extra items they are looking to sell, such as boots,
show clothes, or tack. Please contact Katherine H. with your item and asking price and she will compile a
list to be shared with everyone at Ringside. Added advantages are that it will be cheaper than buying
brand new, no shipping costs are involved, and you will be able to try the item before purchasing to
ensure it fits you and your horse’s needs. Riders can also let Katherine know if they are searching for a
particular item. Items for sale will be posted by the school tack room.
Upcoming Events
March 2021
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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Schooling
Show
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14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Daylight St. Patrick’s
Savings Day
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Spring
Vaccinations
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