Ice and Snow Damage – Cause of Leaks in the Roof

The condition known as “ice dam” due to the buildup of snow and ice on your barn roof (or your house) may be alleviated by following this suggestion.  Using a long-handled snow puller, pull the snow from the roof back just a few feet from the edge of the eaves before ice has a chance to form.  By simply removing the snow along the edge of the roof, you will give melting water a chance to drain from the eaves and prevent the formation of ice dams that may damage your roof.

Please do not get on the roof to remove snow buildup. This is dangerous and you could easily damage the roofing material resulting in leaks when it rains.

Contact Blue Bridle, 1-800-526-1711, for help in insuring your horse or your equine business!

Help for Students of the Sport of Dressage

Most students of the sport of dressage will have questions and queries which arise from the comments and marks that are noted on their dressage score sheet !!!

Pictured right – the founder of Dressage Training On-Line, Reisa Bonetti-Sullivan and her beloved horse Piper.  She says, “Moments like these are the ones that all horse owners cherish, and  in order to preserve this wonderful bond, we must strive to learn more and understand how to communicate with our horse in a way that does not jeopardize his trust and goodwill!”

Reisa asks … 

“Are you experiencing any of the issues mentioned in the scenarios below?”

“Let our trainers and judges help you solve your problems.” she advises!

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Dear ODS Members,

DID YOU KNOW?

We offer equestrian helmets at absolutely the LOWEST prices including Charles Owen, Troxel, IRH, Ovation and others.

We ship FREE to anywhere in the USA?

We price match ALL internet pricing including Stateline, Dover, Horse.com

You can order helmets right NOW at www.columbiariverack.com

We offer a 3% Reward Card on EVERY purchase

Why order from an East Coast “Big Box” when you get the same great products from a local store that supports YOUR organization?

Columbia River Tack

“Outfitting Champions Since 1988”

1460 SE Sedgwick Rd                                                                     Store: 360-874-7592

Port Orchard, WA  98366                                                             Toll free: 888-922-8225

julie@columbiarivertack.com

Columbia River Equestrian Center

81900 Pleasant View Road

Irrigon, Oregon  97844

Available now for Clinic’s, boarding, shows, trail riding along the Columbia River

**Columbia River Tack / Julie Errend  is a current ODS Business Member.  In return for paying higher dues, ODS Business Members are permitted to send 1 broadcast e-mail per quarter.  Please contact the ODS Office for details.

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**Audrey Staton, DVM is a current ODS Business Member.  In return for paying higher dues, ODS Business Members are permitted to send 1 broadcast e-mail per quarter.  Please contact the ODS Office for details.

DK SADDLERY AND KENDIS SADDLERY, LLC

WILL BE OFFERING

ONSITE SADDLE FITTING CLINICS

WITH DANNY KROETCH

SEPT. 30th, OCT. 1,2,3, 2011

PORTLAND/VANCOUVER,EUGENE,ROSEBURG AND SOUTHERN OREGON (LOCATIONS TO BE DETERMINED)

To reserve an appointment or for more information, please call or email Amy Kendis at (360) 835-5070 or amyk@pacifier.com

(YOUR EARLY RESPONSE WILL BE MOST HELPFUL AND DETERMINE WHERE THE CLINICS WILL BE HELD)

**Amy Kendis / Kendis Saddlery, LLC is a current ODS Business Member.  In return for paying higher dues, ODS Business Members are permitted to send 1 broadcast e-mail per quarter.  Please contact the ODS Office for details.

Rose Mountain Ranch/Andrea’s Horse Training in North Plains, OR (west of Portland off of Hwy 26) is hosting the Yoga for Horse and Rider Clinic August 27th, 2011.

There are still spots open for the clinic, so sign up as soon as possible!

More information also can be found at www.andreashorsetraining.com/events.  Thank you!

**Andrea’s Horse Training / Andrea Rawson is a current ODS Business Member.  In return for paying higher dues, ODS Business Members are permitted to send 1 broadcast e-mail per quarter.  Please contact the ODS Office for details.

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Hello ODS Members!

Dressage at DevonWood (July 22-24) – Region 6′s largest dressage competition EVER is coming to Sherwood, Oregon in just EIGHT short days.

There are more than 260 competitors entered, over 1,000 rides, but NOT ENOUGH VOLUNTEERS!

We need your help — and we need to hear from you soon!

If you’re able to volunteer, please do one of the following:

1. Go to www.ezvolunteer.com and sign-up using our web sign-up for new and existing volunteers.
2. Call the Volunteer Coordinator, Noah Rattner at 503.449.1274.
3. Email the Volunteer Coordinator at noah.rattner@devonwoodec.com.

If you’ve already signed-up, thank you! You’ll be hearing from us soon with volunteer assignments and scheduling details. Help us show the entire region why ODS Members are the best and most supportive people in the region! Your generosity and willingness doesn’t go unrecognized – we truly appreciate your help and have great thank you gifts and prizes for each volunteer.

Whether you’re a competitor, spectator, VIP, sponsor, vendor, or just a horse enthusiast, we look forward to welcoming you to the show!

Noah G. Rattner

Assistant Show Manager

Volunteer Coordinator

Dressage at DevonWood 2011

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Director of Public Relations & Marketing

DevonWood Equestrian Centre, LLC

www.devonwoodec.com

www.devonwoodscores.com

www.ezvolunteer.com

(503) 449-1274 mobile

(503) 625-8831 office

(888) 329-3932 fax

facebook.com/devonwoodec
twitter.com/devonwood

**DevonWood Equestrian Centre / Jessica Rattner is a current ODS Business Member.  In return for paying higher dues, ODS Business Members are permitted to send 1 broadcast e-mail per quarter.  Please contact the ODS Office for details.

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We are excited to announce that Equine Promotions and the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo have launched a newly re-designed website! Same address www.equinepromotions.net, great new look. Keep up-to-date on the latest plans for the 2012 Northwest Horse Fair & Expo to be held March 23-25 in Albany, Oregon. See clinicians and events as they are confirmed, find host hotel rates and contact information and print exhibitor applications. You can also follow us on Facebook – search for the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo

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Fuller Fillies – Now available at Columbia River Tack

“Riding Wear designed for Ladies sizes 16 -24”

* Tops and Jackets *  Jodhpurs and Breeches *  Half-Chaps *  Boots – Dressage and Field         Wide Calves Available with Zippers!

We are very proud to announce we are NOW a stocking dealer for the Fuller Fullies line of Boots and Apparel.

Call or visit us for more information:

Columbia River Tack & Pet Supply

“Outfitting Champions Since 1988”

1460 SE Sedgwick Rd                               360-874-7592 store                        julie@ColumbiaRiverTack.com

Port Orchard, WA  98366                          888-922-8225 toll free

It is staggering to conceive, but Fuller Fillies is the world’s ONLY fully-coordinated Collection dedicated to lady riders between sizes 16 – 24 (14-22 in the USA)

www.columbiarivertack.com

www.fuller-fillies.com

**Columbia River Tack / Julie Errand is a current ODS Business Member.  In return for paying higher dues, ODS Business Members are permitted to send 1 broadcast e-mail per quarter.  Please contact the ODS Office for details.

Greetings ODS Members!

It’s mid-June and that means today is CLOSING DAY for Dressage at DevonWood 2011 entries. If you haven’t sent your entry in yet, today is your last chance. In just five short weeks, DevonWood will host its’ 12th Annual Dressage at DevonWood Show – July 22-24, 2011.

Not riding but want to get involved? We’re still accepting vendor applications for our Vendor Village, actively seeking volunteers, and always in search of show sponsors. Want the perfect way to enjoy the show in style? How about a table in the VIP Patron’s Tent – you’re spot in the shade and the center of all the action including over 50 FEI rides each day!

Here’s where to go and what to click…

Download the Entry Form… http://bit.ly/k8RWyq

Download the Prize List… http://bit.ly/muAERB

Become a Vendor… http://bit.ly/iJwVgX

Become a Sponsor… sponsor@devonwoodec.com

Volunteer with Us… http://bit.ly/lq90iG

Get a VIP Patron Table… VIP@devonwoodec.com

Dressage at DevonWood is going to be HUGE this year with close to 300 entries expected and almost 1,000 rides over the course of three days! Don’t miss out!

**DevonWood Equestrian Centre/Jessica Rattner is a current ODS Business Member.  In return for paying higher dues, ODS Business Members are permitted to send 1 broadcast e-mail per quarter.  Please contact the ODS Office for details.