Saddle Up

2009-12-16T12:29:00.001-06:00

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

2009-12-16T11:30:00.003-06:00

The November DCHA meeting was called to order by President Kevin Juliuson.

Secretary's Report - approved as printed in the newsletter.

Treasurer's Report - raised $103 with silent auction at banquet. Need to contact Mikah Vosequil about arena payment.

Old Business - Need to check with WI Horsemen's News about ad prices. Will be putting half page in for December and full page for January advertising Tack Swap. Will check with Scott Fitgerald about featured speaker at 1pm at Tack Swap.

Silent auction will now be the benefit for 2010 recipient(s). There are two nominees, Judy Strehlow and Howard Tietz, both of which are cancer patients. Rose moved to split monies raised between the two - motion carried.

Banquet - not many attended, but those who did attend didn't go home hungry. Had a lot of fun with the silent auction items. Randy Woock was our Appreciation Award winner.

Old Business - Had some new members attending the meeting. Andrea Soter & family were welcomed.

Tack Swap - without the stallion service auction, we are expanding the silent auction to benefit the recipients. Rae Geb volunteered to be silent auction chairperson. Contact her about any donations at 920-344-9541.

Country Supply has discontinued the Care Code program. Bonnie will find out details.

Check with Missy Baker about advertising in the new calendar.

Show dates for 2010 - DCHA Pleasure/SSA - Aug. 10
Speed - Sep 18 or 19
Casual or Ranch - ????
Will check with Crystal Creek if we have a double show or not.

Congratulations to Diane Sackett for winning Reserve Ranch Cutting on the WRHA circuit.

Results of election of officers for 2010 - President - Kevin Juliuson
Vice President - Sherry Helmer
Secretary - Jan Pieper
Treasurer - Bonnie Shepherd
Public Relations - Don Schwandt
Newsletter - Dennis Affeld

Club Reports - Dodge Co. 4-H - Officer election results - Pres. - Raelyn Woock
VP - Morgan Stebbins
Sec. - Anna Boschert
Treas. - Ronna Woock
Reporter - Natalie Siedschlag
This year's emphasis will be safety and pattern work. Working on constitution and bylaws. Considering changing the requirements to show at the fair by adding attendance at one clinic. November meeting will have a parent meeting at 6:30 with regular meeting to follow. Will be working on no sew blankets for Shop For Cops. State conference for leaders is the second weekend in November and several youth plan on attending.

CCR - wet but fun camping trip at Ukaradee. Christmas party on December 6 and model horse show on Nov. 21. Next meeting at Gunderson's.

Kin Krest - in spring will build horse trails at Richfield. Christmas party Dec. 5 at Heidel's.

WSHC - Hearts & Horses dance Feb. 13 at House on the Rock Lodge. Will discuss a donation for this at next meeting. Looking for submissions for a new council logo.

Next DCHA meeting will be January 5, 2010 in Juneau.

Attendance - Rae Geb, Sherry Helmer, Diane Sackett, Lori Helmer, Ralph Schauer, Randy, Robert & Rose Woock, Dennis Affeld, Andrea Soter, Bonnie Shepherd, Kevin Juliuson, Don Schwandt, Jan Pieper.

Upcoming Events

2009-12-16T10:06:00.005-06:00

Upcoming DCHA Meeting Dates

Dodge Co. Administration Building

127 East Oak St.

Juneau, WI

All meetings start at 7:30pm

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January 5, 2010

February 2, 2010

March 2, 2010

April 6, 2010

May 4, 2010

June 1, 2010

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Sackett Ranch Announces...

Dummy Roping - Yes, the return of Dummy Roping! The fundamentals of what the heck to do with a rope without hanging yourself! Coming early in 2010. Dates and details coming soon! Sackett Ranch

920-689-2625

Diane@SackettRanch.com

DCHA 2010 Tack Swap

2009-12-16T10:03:00.000-06:00

WSHC Equine Foundation Fundraiser

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Marketplace

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Advertising Rates
Text Classified - free
Photo class. - $5 per issue
Business card - $20 per year
Full page - $20 per issue
Half page - $10 per issue
Ad deadline is the 10th of each
month

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2009 Filly by Papas A Little Sexy. Quality filly ready for the show ring. Flashy sorrel w/lots of chrome; super all-around prospect. This is the kind you can show all day long. Great with clipping, bathing, trailering, etc. Classic Big Sexy looks and temperment. Sunset Sands 920-295-2237. www.sunsetsandsqh.com

Hay finder

2009-12-16T09:50:00.001-06:00

Hay Finder
Looking to buy or sell hay? List
your ad in this monthly column
for free! Contact the newsletter
editor to get your ad in!

Business Card Directory

2009-12-16T08:06:00.002-06:00

The Back Page

2009-12-16T08:05:00.001-06:00

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2009-10-21T12:26:00.000-05:00

October DCHA minutes

2009-10-21T12:23:00.002-05:00

The October DCHA meeting was called to order by President Kevin Juliuson.

Treasurer’s Report - Bonnie sent Kevin an update. We made $300 on NBHA show.

Secretary’s Report - approved as printed in the newsletter.

Steve Haase did a presentation about the Jefferson County Draft Horse Club
and their work days at Old World Wisconsin, with the fall harvest being October 10.
Sen. Scott Fitzgerald was unable to attend our meeting as planned, but does want to reschedule. Possibility of having him be the featured speaker at the Tack Swap in February.

Old Business -banquet - DCHA will pay for the meals for officers and committee chairs. Missy needs points ASAP for year end. Kevin needs suggestions for Appreciation Award to be presented at the banquet.

Calendar - Have four monthly ads sold and one possible, plus five business card ads. The cut off date is December 15 to make a decision on going to print depending on if enough ads are sold.
Need to check with Crystal Creek Riders about ranch show for next year.

New Business - need ideas for a benefit person for 2010.

Club Reports - CCR - meeting next week; trail ride at Ukaradee last week.

Kin Krest - update about trail work coming.

WSHC - Sen. Scott Fitzgerald spoke about slaughter bill. DNR is proposing a hunting season extension on state land. District 3 Christmas party December 5from 1-5pm at the Wade House. Foundation received a big thank you card from 4-H gymkhana for grant money towards championship show at State Fair. UW Madison will have seminar for serious horse owner on February 20. Foundation fundraiser at House on the Rock February 13, 2010. WI Interscholastic Program will receive a grant.

Dodge Co 4-H - major emphasis on safety this year, along with clinics and working on patterns. October meeting will be games and pizza. November meeting will start at 6:30 with parents and leader meeting while members start no-sew blanket for Shop with Cops. Dodge County was well represented at State Speed Expo. Six to seven youth members expressed interest in attending State Leaders Conference at Oshkosh. There is interest in fixing up the fairgrounds arena for show use.

Coming next month at the November 3 DCHA meeting at Culvers will be election of officers for 2010.

Attendance - Kevin Juliuson, Ralph Schauer, Dennis Affeld, Rae Geb, Don Schwandt, Diane Sackett, Sherry Helmer, Julie & Missy Baker, Amy Hilleman, Jan Pieper.

Upcoming Events

2009-10-21T12:18:00.002-05:00

DCHA Banquet Sunday,
November 1 at Juneau
Community Center. Send in your reservation form if you haven’t already done so!

Election of officers for 2010 at the November DCHA meeting (even newsletter editor!) Come and get involved!

December 15 is the deadline to advertise in the next DCHA
calendar. Contact Missy Baker at (920) 979-9196 or rbaker@milwpc.com

Lazy Creek Farm
October 31 - Halloween party with fun, games, prizes and bring a dish to pass for the pot luck. email for details - lazycreek.farm2@verizon.net

November 7th Dressage clinic with Sandy Blank. $40 per horse and rider. Starts at 10am till ? Only 3 spots left - Come for the learning and the FUN

Banquet reservation

2009-10-21T12:17:00.001-05:00

DCHA Annual Banquet
Sunday, November 1

Juneau Community Center
Buffet style dinner served at 1pm
Awards presentation starting at 3pm
Adults $8.50 each
Children ages 4-10 $4.50 each

RSVP by October 25

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# of adults @ $8.50 each_____________________

# of children @ $4.50 each___________________

Total amount enclosed_______________________

Make checks payable to DCHA

Return form to:
Bonnie Shepherd
6622 Arthur Rd.
Hartford, WI 53027

4-H Expo results

2009-10-21T12:15:00.000-05:00

2009 Expo Results

Anna Boschert, grade 8, Beaver Dam, Leipsic: in photography champion related horse, top ten action and entered still.

Kimberly Duckett, grade 5, Beaver Dam, Leipsic: in model horse—grand champion in pony halter, reserve champion in western halter, top tens in english halter, costume, draft halter, western pleasure and showmanship plus entered an trail, hunter under saddle, open other performance, gymkhana, hunter over fences; plus top ten in educational poster, top ten action photo and entered a still photo.

Erinn Kiesow, grade 9, Waterloo, Portland Boosters: in model horse-top tens in draft halter, english halter, and gymkhana.

Kallie Kiesow, grade 11, Waterloo, Portland Boosters: in model horse-grand champion in draft halter, top ten in western halter plus entered gymkhana, english halter and open other performance.

Alesha Lund, grade 11, North Lake, County Line: in pony grades 9-13--grand champion in western pleasure, stock seat equitation and western showmanship; reserve champion in saddleseat/hunt pleasure; top ten in saddleseat/ hunt equitation. In educational events: grand champion clothes horse for member and horse item; reserve champion in art any other craft and top tens in judging w/o reasons and drawing, in addition to entering poster, action photo, and woodworking.

Alexis Ottman, grade 8, Iron Ridge, County Line: in pony grade 6-8 classes-top tens in western showmanship and western pleasure, entered stock seat equitation, saddleseat/hunt equitation and trail; entered clothes horse, judging w/o reasons, action photo, poster and drawing.

Jessica Spern, grade 11, Watertown, County Line: participated in hunt showmanship, western showmanship, hunt seat equitation, and hunter under saddle.

Raelyn Woock, grade 9, Burnett, Burnett, Inc.: top ten in stock seat equitation; entered western showmanship, hunter under saddle and western pleasure, hunt seat equitation; plus in educational: grand champion in clothes horse accessory and entered judging w/o reasons.

Ronna Woock, grade 7, Burnett, Burnett, Inc.: top tens in hunter under saddle, western showmanship and western pleasure and entered stock seat equitation and hunt seat equitation. In educational: reserve champion in clothes horse accessory and top ten in judging w/o reasons.

Hay finder

2009-10-21T12:14:00.000-05:00

Hay Finder
Looking to buy or sell hay? List
your ad in this monthly column
for free! Contact the newsletter
editor to get your ad in!

Country Supply Care Code DCHA1

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Business Card Directory

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Marketplace

2009-10-21T12:08:00.001-05:00

Advertising Rates
Text Classified - free
Photo class. - $5 per issue
Business card - $20 per year
Full page - $20 per issue
Half page - $10 per issue
Ad deadline is the 10th of each
month

The Back Page

2009-10-21T12:04:00.002-05:00

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2009-09-29T17:51:00.000-05:00

September DCHA minutes

2009-09-29T17:47:00.001-05:00

The September DCHA meeting was called to order by President Kevin Juliuson. The meeting room at Culvers was being remodeled, so we met at Sackett Ranch with a potluck following the meeting.

Treasurer’s Report - approved as given.

Secretary’s Report - approved as printed in the newsletter.

Old Business - Banquet -
Sunday, November 1 at Juneau Community Center. Meal served at 1pm with awards following at 3pm. Meal will be buffet style with chicken pasta salad, fruit with dip, Swedish meatballs, chicken cordon bleu bites with dipping sauce, mild wings, ham rollups with pickles, Italian sausage stuffed mushrooms & BBQ smokies. Cost will be $8.50 per adult and $4.50 per child age 4-10. DCHA will pay for soda. Have reservations to Bonnie by Oct. 25. Don will call Col. Bob Wedel and invite him to the banquet.

NBHA Show - Sept. 20. Check with Randy about mowing. Jordan will construct stakes with rope for barrel pattern. Will have ribbons for Tiny Tot classes. Need to count ribbons & cups. Work crew for the day will be Bonnie, Julia, Jan & Karen at the front desk & Don Segins, Kevin & Jordan as ring crew.

New Business - SSA - suggestions to do benefit silent auction or dedicate a class for a benefit donation. Will send thank you & info on why we are delaying the stallion service auction.
Next Meeting - October 6 at the Administration Building in Juneau starting at 7pm with State Senator Scott Fitzgerald as the featured speaker. All horse owners are welcome to attend. Will discuss
how government affects horse owners and how we can be heard.

Club Reports - Dodge Co. 4-H - nine members showing at Expo - Anna Boschert, Kimberly Duckett, Erinn & Kallie Kiesow in educational; Alesha Lund, Alexis Ottman, Jessica Spern, Ronna & Raelyn Woock with horses. Anna Boschert, Erinn & Kallie Kiesow, Alexus & Janelle Remington, Morgan Stebbins, Kelly Starich & Jessica Schaefer are showing at gymkhana. Nine members showed model horses at the fair and 28 members showed at the fair pleasure show. Will have feed specialist at the next project meeting.

CCR - rode in Labor Day parade & had potluck at Meekma’s.

District 3 - meets tomorrow night, next meeting October 7.

WSHC - Unwanted Horse Coalition; voted to have DNR of WI to control the wolf pack. Farm Bureau to support horses as a commodity in animal rights actions.

Attendance - Leah Janke, Jordan Crave, Bonnie Shepherd, Lori Helmer, Sherry Helmer, Karen Vanderwerff, Don Schwandt, Diane Sackett, Kevin & Jenny Juliuson, Rae Geb, Amy Hilleman & Jan Pieper.

Upcoming Events

2009-09-29T17:45:00.002-05:00

State Senator Scott Fitzgerald will be the
featured speaker at the next DCHA meeting on October 6 at the Administration Building in Juneau starting at 7pm. Bring a fellow horse owner!

Lazy Creek Farm
Lazy Creek Farm is pleased to have Paul Huettl here for a PERFORMANCE HORSE clinic on October 10 from 10 till ? $15 per horse and rider.

October 24 is a Pleasure horse show from 10 am till ?? $15 for the day per horse and rider. Paul Huettl is the judge and the food booth will be run by the County Line 4-H.

October 31 - Halloween party with fun, games, prizes and bring a dish to pass for the pot luck. email for details - lazycreek.farm2@verizon.net

November 7th Dressage clinic with Sandy Blank. $40 per horse and rider. Starts at 10am till ? Only 3 spots left - Come for the learning and the FUN

Tack Swap at Circle S
Stock Farms, right outside of Portage on Oct. 17+18 , 9 to 3 each day.
Everyone is welcome to come sell no charge, all will be inside, so rain or
shine. Please contact if interested in coming to sell. circles@merr.com
4-H club will be having a food stand. For more information call or email. 608-587-2737

Banquet reservation

2009-09-29T17:39:00.003-05:00

DCHA Annual Banquet

Sunday, November 1

Juneau Community Center

Buffet style dinner served at 1pm

Awards presentation starting at 3pm

Adults $8.50 each

Children ages 4-10 $4.50 each

RSVP by October 25

__________________________________________________________

# of adults @ $8.50 each_____________________

# of children @ $4.50 each___________________

Total amount enclosed_______________________

Make checks payable to DCHA

Return form to:
Bonnie Shepherd
6622 Arthur Rd.
Hartford, WI 53027