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DISPATCH PALOS VERDES PENINSULA HORSEMEN’S ASSOCIATION Vol. XXXIV, Issue 11 PVPHA.org NOVEMBER 2020 COMMUNITY CALENDAR PVPHA GENERAL MONTHLY MEETING: CANCELLED Equestrian Committee Meeting MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2020 7:00 – 9:00 PM. The Equestrian Committee normally meets on the 4th Monday of each month. You can view and participate in meetings virtually. Instructions are available on the city website. ALL PALOS VERDES PENINSULA HORSE SHOWS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR. Events listed here are not necessarily sponsored or endorsed by the PVPHA. To add an event, please email: pvpha. dispatch@gmail.com REMINDER: As of July 1st, 2020, membership dues are $40 per year, per household. Photo by Chloe Green Please email pvpha.membership@gmail. Aven Ard as a tennis player, riding her horse Shaman at the Portuguese com with any questions. Bend Pony Club Halloween parade Pony Club Parade! by Chloe Green The Portuguese Bend Pony Club organized friendly competition with games like pole- some Halloween fun this year! On Saturday, bending, keyhole, and barrels. Halloween October 24, they gathered (outdoors and may not look like normal this year, but we socially distanced) to show off their and can still have fun! Stay safe and wear your their horses' costumes! Some favorites mask. Happy Halloween everyone! included ghosts, hippies, tennis players, More pictures of the parade available and "Wet Paint" (on a paint horse!). inside! The riders demonstrated their skills in a
2 • PVPHA DISPATCH PVPHA.org NOVEMBER 2020 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Pony Club Parade!............................................................................................. 1,3 2020 Mayor's Ride.. ............................................................................................... 4 PVCDS Rides to the Top at Championship Show................................................. 6-7 Local Youth Rider Turning Heads in the Ranch Sorting World............................. 8-11 Reminder! Renew Your Membership!. . .................................................................. 11 Seasonal Plant Identification and What to Do.................................................. 12-13 November Photo Theme...................................................................................... 14 INTERESTED IN WRITING OR PHOTOGRAPHY? The Dispatch is always looking for photographers and writers to help fill our future issues! Email pvpha.dispatch@gmail.com for more information. TRAIL PROTECTION FUND Please consider making a donation to the PVPHA Trail Protection Fund. All donors receive recognition with their name in the Dispatch in the following month. All donations are tax-deductible. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK! Keep up with the PVPHA, our monthly Dispatch, and local events, news, and concerns by visiting facebook.com/pvpha.. facebook.com/pvpha Please share our articles and post relevant content and local equestrian happenings to our page. Don't forget to click the "Like" button to get updates sent to your feed!
Vol. XXXIV, Issue 11 PVPHA.org PVPHA DISPATCH • 3 From left to right, top to bottom: Caroline Mckeel on Begheera Jaden DelMonte holding Ava Loloee Kiera DelMonte on Sunny and Zemira Dominis on Kobe Sailor with Rachel and Cameron Bond and Malia Ujiki on Lucy Mia Van Buren painting her horse Fancy Kaia Van Buren with Charlie Aria Crew-Wheele on Fancy The youngest Pony Clubber, Ava Loloee, on Sunny.
4 • PVPHA DISPATCH PVPHA.org NOVEMBER 2020 2020 Mayor's Ride by Cynthia Morquecho Participants will be able to take a self-guided trail tour, where each location will have poster-sized This year has brought about many changes with signage that provides a brief description of the the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic location and a QR code, that will link the rider and the associated health and safety protocols. to a short video clip to learn more about that Rolling Hills Estates City staff have adapted location’s significance. Those who complete the many of the annual City events with reimagined ride will receive a commemorative Rolling Hills elements, such as the first virtual Hills Are Alive Estates keychain and a 10% discount at Kelly’s 5k/10k. Also, the City Celebration event was Korner Deli or General Store, and horses will transformed to capture the historic elements of receive a special treat! All items will be available the City during this unprecedented year with a during the week of the event, November 14-22, 2020 Time Capsule. 2020 and can be picked up at Kelly’s Korner! The Mayor’s Breakfast Ride is one of the City’s This year has presented many challenges most enjoyed events, which was postponed due and changes to many of the City’s events, but to the restrictions put in place by the pandemic. through it all the community has come together Now, this re-imagined event will invite residents to continue to make Rolling Hills Estates to explore the City of Rolling Hills Estates though resilient! For access to the digital map and a unique trail riding experience. A digital map more information on the event, please visit the highlighting points of interest along the City’s City website at RHE.city/mayorsride for more trails will be provided to help riders explore information. #RHEresilient. the City’s equestrian heritage at their own pace.
Vol. XXXIV, Issue 11 PVPHA.org PVPHA DISPATCH • 5 “Wish I had my pony at home.” CalBre#00787823 Charlene@pvcountry.com 310.422.1212 O’Neil Charlene O’Neil Properties
6 • PVPHA DISPATCH PVPHA.org NOVEMBER 2020 PVCDS Rides to the Top at Championship Show by Lynda Palmer Five adult amateur riders from the Palos Verdes chapter of the California Dressage Society (PVCDS) qualified for a chance to compete for the top spot in the state in their various divisions at the Great American Insurance Group/United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Region 7 and California Dressage Society (CDS) 53rd Annual Championship Show which took place September 24-27 at Del Mar Horse Park, Del Mar, California. Three of the riders earned top spots in their respective divisions in this highly competitive show. Julie Ramstead, resident of Lomita, and her 13-year- old Hanoverian gelding, Ringo Springs, won the first level USDF Region 7 Championship and Lynda Palmer, resident of Rancho Palos Verdes and her 13-year-old Swedish Warmblood mare, Tip Top’s Kiki, were Reserve Champion in the USDF Region 7 fourth level Championship. Both horse and rider combinations earned spots in the National USDF competition which has been postponed to 2021. Terry Griggs, resident of Rolling Hills Estates, and her five-year-old Oldenburg gelding, Famous EDI, were Reserve Champion training level California Dressage Society Horse of the Year (HOY). Also in the ribbons were Julie Unvert, resident of Rancho Palos Verdes, and her 9 year old Friesian gelding, Jildert Fan Jonkershuzen (Jackpot) winning 6th place in 1st level HOY and 7th place in 1st level USDF Region 7 Championships and Joanne Irish, resident of Long Beach, and her 17-year-old Hanoverian mare, Fair Angel taking 6th place in 1st level USDF Region 7 Championships and 8th place in 1st level HOY. Supporting the five riders were Peninsula-based coaches and PVCDS members, Louise Koch of Rancho Palos Verdes, Ken Anderson of Palos Verdes Estates and Mallory Schneider of Ventura, Ca. Great American Insurance Group/United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Region 7 and California Dressage Society (CDS) Annual Championship Show is attended by the top riders in California and Nevada. Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19 and the California wildfires, more than 220 horse/rider combinations competed at the show. There are two championships offered at this show with a total of
Vol. XXXIV, Issue 11 PVPHA.org PVPHA DISPATCH • 7 $40,000 of prize money and awards given throughout the weekend. 1. The California Dressage Society (CDS) Horse of the Year Championships. This competition is designed to showcase the top horse and rider combinations in the state of California. Each horse and rider combination must achieve a designated number of qualifying scores over the year in CDS licensed competitions to qualify for a spot in the CDS Championships. The championship classes are judged by two judges and the score is averaged to determine the winner. Three divisions are offered: Open and Amateur at Training through Grand Prix and Junior/Young Rider at Training through Prix St Georges. The open division is open to all competitors, the amateur division is open to competitors holding a US Equestrian (USEF) Amateur card and the junior/young rider division is open to all competitors under 22 years of age. 2. The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Region 7 Championships. This competition is designed to identify the top horse and rider combinations at training level through Grand Prix in the nine USDF regions throughout the United States. Similar to CDS, horse and rider combination must achieve a designated number of qualifying scores over the year in USDF licensed competitions to qualify for a spot in the USDF Championships. The champions and reserve champions in each division at the regional finals, earn the opportunity to compete on the national stage at the 2020 US Dressage Finals which typically takes place at the Kentucky horse park, but unfortunately was cancelled this year, due to COVID-19. The qualifying horse and rider combinations from 2020 will automatically be eligible to compete in the 2021 US Dressage Finals. This statewide competition is attended by the top riders in California, most of whom train at dedicated dressage barns, with trainers on-site. These five PVCDS competitors ride and train at the wonderful public arenas in Rolling Hills Estates including the dressage courts at Ernie Howlett Park and Dapplegrey Park, and at Chandler arena, and also enjoy the lovely trails on the Peninsula. On behalf of the competing riders and coaches, we would like to express our sincere appreciation to the City of Rolling Hills Estates and the PVPHA for providing such a wonderful environment, with well- maintained facilities and trails for us to safely ride and Top: Ken Anderson and Joanne Irish riding her train our horses. We couldn’t do it without you! horse Fair Angel Bottom: Lynda Palmer with horse Tip Top's Kiki All photos provided by Lynda Palmer
8 • PVPHA DISPATCH PVPHA.org NOVEMBER 2020 Local Youth Rider Turning Heads In The Ranch Sorting World by Sean Martin When you think of the South Bay, you may think of multi-million-dollar homes, surfing, biking down the strand, and cruising down Pacific Coast Highway through the beach cities. Most people would not think of the sport of ranch sorting. But there is a group of cowboys and cowgirls that practice and compete and keep the sport alive in the South Bay. The Cinch Ranch Sorting National Championship (RSNC) was founded in 2007 and currently has over 23,000 members. RSNC’s goal is to preserve parts of the ranching lifestyle while providing a family oriented, competitive riding experience at the grassroots level. Each year has slowly seen the growth of RSNC and the popularity of ranch sorting. This year at the RSNC World Finals we saw over 6500 teams compete for over $676,000 in cash and prizes awarded to participants. Ranch sorting evolved from everyday ranch work when cattle had to be sorted out and separated for Piper Edwards doing pole-bending. All photos taken branding or doctoring. Ranch sorting is performed by Dale Lofgren. in two pens put together, with an opening in between the two pens. A team consists of two riders and each herd of cattle will have ten head of cattle that are numbered zero through nine and usually there will be one or two extra cattle in the herd that are not numbered. The team will be stationed in one pen and the herd in the other pen. When the announcer calls out “Flags Up,” the team will cross the opening in between the two pens. Once the nose of the first horse crosses that opening the flagger/judge will drop his/her flag signaling the start of the run, time will start, and the first number will be called. The team must sort out the number called and continue in numerical order. Sorting out of sequence will result in a disqualification. A team will have sixty seconds to sort as many cows as they can. The goal is to sort all ten cows in under that time limit. In RSNC, riders are rated 1-9 based on their sorting ability. A #1 is considered a Beginner Sorter, #2 a Rookie Sorter, #3 a Novice Sorter, #4-6 are Amateur Sorters and #7-9 are Open Sorters. Most classes in RSNC are numbered classes. What that
Vol. XXXIV, Issue 11 PVPHA.org PVPHA DISPATCH • 9 means is that when you combine two sorters ratings great humor and confidence, but what you are really together, it is called a team rating. The team rating struck by is how she carries herself. She is no drama, cannot go above that class number. For example, a matter-of-fact, has a smile on her face and makes rider that is rated a #4 can only enter a #6 class with everything easy and fun for those around her. She a rider that is rated a #2 or #1 (4+2=6, 4+1=5), they can hang with the kids, hang with the adults, and cannot enter with a rider that is a #3 because the she is an absolute pleasure to be around.” team rating would be 7. One rider turning heads in “Our family has watched Piper grow from a young the sport is Palos Verdes Estates resident and youth girl learning to ride into a talented rider. Piper has rider, Piper Edwards. confidence beyond her years and has developed into Twelve-year-old Piper’s love for horses began at a a fantastic mentor for the younger girls venturing young age when she attended pony camps off and into new beginnings on their own horses. As for the on starting at the age of four. At seven, she'd started mesmerizing videos watching Piper compete, to taking riding more seriously and was taking lessons her grace on the trails, we cannot wait to see Piper with Martin Performance Horses (MPH), lessons and where she ends up in the years to come,” says with Tiffany Chiu at Mystic Canyon Stables, and Carrie Lambert, mother of local youth rider, Nyah English lessons at Seahorse Riding Club with Teresa Lambert. Bartko. Piper has participated in both local Western Piper’s introduction to ranch sorting was back in and English events like the Peninsula Equestrian 2016, competing in a couple RSNC events and local Circuit, Portuguese Bend National Horse Show, sorting events at the Empty Saddle Club. In 2017, South Bay Gymkhana Series and Empty Saddle she got her first horse, a four-year-old mare named Club’s Cowboy Days. Much of her foundation is Stylish Little Pic better known as Kodi, who is out of credited to what she has learned from riding different Stylish Rey Gay and Smart Little Pic. By the end of disciplines and learning from different trainers. 2019, Piper and Kodi had really started to figure each What has really made Piper excel at such a young other out, their sorting ability was really starting to age is her hard work, attitude, and taking any develop as well as their partnership. opportunity to learn how to become better. Tracy On March 8, 2020 at and RSNC event at Sun Circuit Fitzpatrick, mother of local rider, Jenna Fitzpatrick in Scottsdale Arizona she finished 2nd place out of describes her as, “one of those kids that come 29 teams in the #6 class with Cody Clayton from around once in a blue moon. Her ability as a rider Queen Creek, Arizona, winning $165 each. They also is obvious, the way she approaches any horse is with won the #4 Incentive, which is a side pot for teams
10 • PVPHA DISPATCH PVPHA.org NOVEMBER 2020 that are rated 4 and below, winning them each an additional $96. Cody and Piper also finished 4th out of 32 teams in the Rookie Class but were one cow out of the money. Taylor Golden, girlfriend of Cody Clayton, who also grew up on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, had this to say; “Piper is the most wholesome girl. She is humble about her riding and is always quick to give others compliments. She deserves every win she gets, and is a pleasure to ride with, she is a great rider, and a great friend.” After a successful weekend in Scottsdale, Piper won the Youth Sorting Buckle the following weekend for the ranch sorting series at Rio trainer Sean Martin in the Rookie #11 Class. And she Mesa Ranch in Parker, Arizona. Shortly after that finished the Big Daddy Spectacular on Sunday, with came the lockdown and cancellation of all events. a 9th place finish out of 103 teams in the #8 Class. During lockdown, Piper spent most of the time in Going into the Western State Finals in Reno, Piper Utah with her family and working her horse. was awarded the maximum points possible based June saw events slowly resuming in some states, but on her place in the California point standings. Those large events were still cancelled, including Cheyenne points along with points accumulated during the Frontier Days in Wyoming. This was the first time in weekend, would determine the division winners. the events 124-year history that it was cancelled, but This years Western State Finals had over 1400 teams it also offered RSNC a unique opportunity to have competing for $125,000 in cash and prizes. an event at historic Cheyenne Frontier Park. With Piper started the weekend off competing in the the 2020 Western State Finals scheduled August Western Heritage Class #3 and Below. Western 28-30 in Reno, Nevada, and Piper being in Utah, Heritage Classes are beginner friendly and the the decision was made to attend the 2020 RSNC Big purpose of those classes is to go back to the roots Daddy Spectacular, July 23-26 in Cheyenne. of sorting cattle, where things are done slowly and Two goals were set going into Cheyenne. The first quietly. Riders may only sort out the cows from the goal was to enjoy the experience at this historic herd at a walk or trot and riders and are not allowed venue, the second was to get enough shows to qualify to make loud noises at the cows to move them. #3 for Reno. Riders needed to attend three shows in and below simply means the class is open to any the Western States to be eligible for awards at the rider rated a #3 and below. Piper finished the class, Finals. With Cheyenne counting as two shows and winning 1st out of 101 teams with Keith Harris from having attended Scottsdale in March, Piper was able Miles City, Montana, sorting 19 head with a total to meet her three-show requirement for the Western time of 168.19 in three go’s/rounds winning them State Finals. It was also in Cheyenne where people both each $706. She also finished 2nd in the same started taking notice of her. class earning her an additional $555, as well as The 2020 Big Daddy Spectacular saw over 1700 having the third fastest time of the first go/round teams with competitors coming from all over the with Keith earning them both an extra $41. Piper Western United States to compete for over $93,000 ended the first day with a 4th place finish out of in cash and prizes. Piper began the Big Daddy on 161 teams with Rod Bryner in the Rookie #11 Class Thursday finishing 2nd and 4th in the Rated Youth sorting 27 head in a time of 161.03 in three go’s/ Class out of 18 teams winning $139. The following rounds and winning $446. day she placed 3rd out of 103 teams in the #4 Class, Saturday was another successful day as Piper winning $312. She also had the 3rd fastest time in finished 5th, 9th and 10th out of 47 teams in the the first go/round, sorting 7 head in a time of 55.51 Rated Youth Class, as well as finishing 8th out of seconds, earning her an additional $30. She ended 134 teams in the #12 class. She finished the weekend Friday’s events winning the Bareback Team Penning accumulating enough points to become the Western with RSNC Leading All Time Money Earner, Logan States Champion for the #2 and Below division Wolfe. Saturday also saw another successful day for awarding her with a brand-new Todd Jey Saddle Piper where she finished 10th out of 204 teams with and Championship Jacket.
Vol. XXXIV, Issue 11 PVPHA.org PVPHA DISPATCH • 11 Piper’s hard work, attitude and taking every REMINDER: opportunity to learn and improve her riding have been the keys to her success. Her advice to kids and even adults who want to be successful competing is: “Competing is fun, go out and make friends with people, it makes it more enjoyable. And do not get Renew Your frustrated, you are there to have fun and learn. It is ok to fail, failing is part of learning.” Membership! Current RSNC California Amateur points leader, Jodi Griswold, has been a huge supporter of Piper Dearest PVPHA Members, and will be one of her partners in the Western Horses are our passion. I am passionate about the Sorting Bowl and Truck Sorting in Las Vegas, November 28 and 29 had this to say: “Piper Edwards Horsemen’s Association which keeps you informed is a remarkable young lady. I first saw her ride at on horse care, saddle care, leg wrapping with Dr. a Ranch Sorting National Championship event in Ruth, dentistry with Dr. Kelly, podiatry and general Chowchilla, California a few years ago. I took notice health with Drs Garcia, and Dr. Giacopuzzi. We of her quiet hands, good seat and horsemanship have a website that will keep you up to the latest right away. I was off the circuit most of 2018-2019, news on trails and trail safety and horse goings-on. so our paths did not cross much until this year. I saw We want to see horses on our BEAUTIFUL HILL her again at the 2020 Western States Finals in Reno for many years to come! But it all costs! WE cannot this summer and I was really impressed with her do it without YOU! You can now pay your dues with progress. Not only has her sorting ability improved your credit card, check or cash. Stay with us. We've ten-fold, but her horsemanship and confidence got amazing stuff planned! are tremendous. It is apparent that her work ethic and coaching by able trainer, Sean Martin, is a Warmest Regards, testament to her, her parents and coach. But what Charlene O'Neil I like most about this young lady is her presence and positivity. She is kind, gracious and ALWAYS smiling. She is a solid performer and handles herself well in competition adapting to whatever conditions present. No matter the outcome of each go, and sometimes it can be frustrating when it does not go according to script, she remains positive and delightful to be around. We can all learn how to be good humans by following her example. I want to be like her when I grow up.”
12 • PVPHA DISPATCH PVPHA.org NOVEMBER 2020 Seasonal Plant Identification and What to Do by Tiffany Chiu Which of these pictures are are poison oak? Answers on facing page — try to guess before checking!
Vol. XXXIV, Issue 11 PVPHA.org PVPHA DISPATCH • 13 Seasonal Plant Identification and What to Do: Answers! Answer: ALL of the photos show poison oak! The key way to identify poison oak is its leaves. Its leaflets always grow in clusters of three; remember, "Leaves of three, let it be!" The color can vary from green to red. What makes poison oak so dangerous? It contains a compound called urushiol, which, when it comes into contact with skin, causes an irritating and itchy red rash. The best strategy for treating this rash is prevention, but if you do get some on you, wash with Technu soap or dish soap and cold water within ten minutes of exposure to avoid the allergic reaction. Urushiol transfers extremely easily, so wash any clothing, animals, or surfaces that may have come into contact with poison oak. Top: Tiffany Chiu cuts a sample of poison oak Far left: Sample of poison oak in plastic baggie Left: Travel- sized bottle of Technu soap All photos on this and previous page provided by Tiffany Chiu
14 • PVPHA DISPATCH PVPHA.org NOVEMBER 2020 The October photo theme was: horse travels! These horses are cooling off in the Santa Ynez river near Rancho Oso! The top image shows Sierra Ryan on Falcor, Erin Ryan on Maya, and Helen Roessler on Cassy, and the bottom image shows Nancy Wildman on Bucky. It's great that these horses got to see the world! NOVEMBER PHOTO THEME! The November Photo Theme is: Festive Horses! Send us photos of your horses all decked out for Christmas or Hanukkah or whatever winter holiday you celebrate. Get creative and have some fun. Time to don your gay apparel! Submit your photos to pvpha.dispatch@gmail. com to get yourself and your horse featured in our December dispatch! PVPHA BOARD ELECTIONS The following positions are up for election at the next General Membership Meeting (currently suspended due to LA County Safer At Home order) of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Horsemen’s Association: • President • VP Civic Affairs • VP Membership • Corresponding Secretary Those who are interested in running or nominating someone for a position on the Board of Directors should contact the Nominating Committee Chair Melody Colbert. Nominating Committee Chair Contact: Phone: 310-427-4378 Email: melcolbert@aol.com
Vol. XXXIV, Issue 11 PVPHA.org PVPHA DISPATCH • 15 INTERESTED IN WRITING JOIN THE PVPHA OR PHOTOGRAPHY? To join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Horsemen’s The Dispatch is always looking for contributing writers and Association, clip and mail this form to photographers to help fill our PVPHA next issue. Contact the editor at PO Box 4153 pvpha.dispatch@gmail.com for Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 more information. Name: Dispatch Address: Advertising Rates and Policy City: Monthly Rates: Full Page (approx. 8″×10″) $ 150 Half Page (4″×10″ / 8″×5″) $ 75 State: ZIP: Quarter Page (4″×5″) $ 35 Business Card (2½″×4″) $ 20 E-mail: Classified - per line $ 2 Two-line classified ads are free to Phone No.: members. This is a membership renewal. SPECIAL: Pay for 11 months in advance, and the 12th month is free! Please indicate how much you would like to donate; checks should be made payable to PVPHA: Please visit pvpha.org/store to pay or make checks payable to PVPHA and mail them to: Household membership $ 40.00 PVPHA PO Box 4153 Tax-deductible contribution PVP, CA 90274 to Trail Protection Fund $ Email print-ready ad copy and proof of payment for ad space to the Dispatch editor at pvpha.dispatch@ Total: $ gmail.com. Any additional printing costs must be paid by the advertiser. PVPHA Board of Directors ADS MUST BE RECEIVED BY Charlene O’Neil, President 310-422-1212 THE 25th OF THE MONTH OR Nancy Wildman, VP Membership 310-729-3266 THEY WILL NOT BE PRINTED. Sean Martin, VP Fiscal Affairs 310-418-4583 Sharon Yarber, VP Civic Affairs 310-378-9412 NEED AN AD DESIGNED? Jan Spak, VP Education 310-291-2484 Melody Colbert, Treasurer 310-427-4378 Email the editor for help and rates! Erin Ryan, Recording Secretary 310-413-4679 Dispatch Editor: Chloe Green Tiffany Chiu, Corresponding Secretary 310-621-4247 pvpha.dispatch@gmail.com
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