Indian Hill Equestrian Club - Preservation * Education * Community

Indian Hill Equestrian Club
         Preservation * Education * Community
              Newsletter * March * 2017
        Indian Hill Equestrian Club Cookbook — We need your recipes today!
Focusing on the equestrian heritage of Indian Hill, the IHEC Cookbook will contain historical information
about the Indian Hill bridle trails, anecdotes from long-time residents and horse people, equestrian art-
work from local artists, and recent as well as historic photographs of the many horses and riders who
enjoy the beauty of Indian Hill. The IHEC currently has 30 recipes—we need 200 total. Funds raised by the
Indian Hill Equestrian Club Cookbook will used for IH Bridle Trail maintenance and repair, consultation on
best practices for trail repair, member and community education (speakers, seminars, paid meeting
locations), and of course, some of our fun social activities. Please email your recipe(s) to one of the
Cookbook Committee Queens: Suzanne Ruehr, suzrue@yahoo.com, Margie Rennie, mren-
nie1@icloud.com, or Barb Beamer, beamerbj@gmail.com. You can also mail a copy to Ann Gibson, 9225
Shawnee Run Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243. Deadline for recipe submission is February 28, 2017.

                       New Bridle Trail System Takes Flight at Airport
                              IHEC Schedules Training Class for Riders

Using other successful airport horse trail programs as a model, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
Airport (CVG) is welcoming Greater Cincinnati horseback riders to use and enjoy CVG's newly refurbished
horse trail system. Managed by CVG, the trail is approximately 9 miles long, has rolling hills, water
crossings, and visibly marked trails. The horse trailer parking lot is gated, asphalt, roomy, easily accessible
off of the highway and comes equipped with potable running water, a mounting block, and picnic table.
Because of the proximity to CVG, all riders who use the trails are required to have a background check and
must attend a mandatory orientation and training class, follow all the rules and regulations of riding the
CVG horse trails, be photographed, obtain a CVG issued Horseback Rider identification badge and wear this
badge at all times when riding the CVG horse trails. TSA Precheck credentials for airport security are not
valid for a trail license at CVG.

The Cincinnati/Norther Kentucky International Airport is hosting a certification training class for IHEC mem-
bers on Wednesday, April 5 at 6 p.m. at the CVG Police Station. The class is approximately 2 hours, and is
limited to 20 people. Riders will receive a lifetime pass, and may bring up to 3 guests to ride the trails. An-
other training session will be scheduled for IHEC in June. Each rider needs to fill out the appropriate paper-
work prior to attending the class. To RSVP for the training class, and receive the appropriate paperwork via
email, please email Lauren Dudzinski, lauren.dudzinski@gmail.com. The class is limited to 20 people.

Preservation

    IHEC Has Strong Spring Agenda for Bridle Trail Preservation Efforts

Trail Maintenance and Rider Reporting System for Blocked Trails
The winter weather has not slowed the Indian Hill Equestrian Club from its bridle trail preservation efforts.
Working with the Village of Indian Hill, IHEC’s Trail Maintenance Chairman Pete McAdams and Bill Ruehr
are working on a trail maintenance schedule, and procedures to increase communication, prioritization,
and response for trail clearing. Riders can now report downed trees, trail blockages, safety hazards, and
the need for trail markers and signage to a central email. IHEC members can check progress updates in the
Member section of our website.
Procedures:
   Riders can report trail blockages, safety hazards, the need for markers or signage, or any other issues to
    ihbridletrails@gmail.com. If possible, please send a picture of the trail hazard. Please also indicate if
    the trail is completely or partially blocked, or if a safety hazard (wires down, etc.).
   Locating the issue on the trail is time consuming for the Village, thereby reducing response time. Please
    indicate your trail marker location (ie trail number) if available, and/or a detailed description of the lo-
    cation of the trail hazard. Use MapMyRide or EquiTrail on your SmartPhone to “Tag” your location and
    send the GPS tag to ihbridletrails@gmail.com. The Service Department can more easily locate the trail
    blockage with GPS coordinates.

IHEC Exec Members Attending International Trail Symposium in May
Members of the Indian Hill Equestrian Club Executive Committee will continue their preservation education
efforts this spring at American Trails 23rd International Trails Symposium in Dayton, Ohio May 7-10. The
Trails Symposium is an annual event with seminars on sustaining trails for all types of use. Representatives
from the IHEC will attend the Professional Trail Builders Association’s (PTBA) Equine Sustainable Trail semi-
nar in their Sustainable Trails Workshop Series at the symposium.
IHEC members are welcome to attend the Symposium. Early registration deadline for discounted admission
is March 17. Ohio residents receive a discount. Daily and series rates are available.
For more information, visit http://www.americantrails.org/ee/index.php/symposium/2017.

Education
                    Equine Body Clipping Clinic
Sunday March 12, 1 p.m., at the home of Carla Babcock, 6885 Stagge
Road, Loveland, OH. Horse trainer, and 20+-year clipping veteran Becky
Johnston will demonstrate the appropriate method for body clipping
horses. Attendees will have an opportunity to try their hands at clipping a
horse onsite. (Clinic is demonstration and trial – please do not bring your
horses). The Babcocks will serve refreshments. Please RSVP to
Abby Lindell at fogfarm@teamslack.com.

     Indian Hill Equestrian Club Spring Clinic: Starting on Your Parelli Journey
Explore and expand your communication and relationship with your horse at the IHEC’s spring clinic,
Starting on Your Parelli Journey, with Parelli certified instructor Carol Goebel.
The clinic is March 18-19, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. The cost is $400
and includes the clinic, a stall and bedding for the horse
for two nights, and lunch each day provided by IHEC. The
clinic is first-come, first-served basis, and is limited to 6
riders and horses. Auditors are $20 for the weekend. To
secure your spot in the clinic, please send your check to
the Indian Hill Equestrian Club, c/o Cheryl Steele, 700 Mil-
ford Hills Drive, Milford, OH 45150. The clinic will be held
at Carol’s indoor arena at 6655 Long Spurling Road,
Pleasant Plain. For more information, contact Suzanne Ruehr at suzrue@yahoo.com.

Upcoming Member Meetings and Events
Thursday, April 6, 6 p.m. IHEC Member Meeting: Equine Nutrition: It’s Not Just Grain and Go.
Speaker John Carney, Carney’s Feed. Location: Mary Suhre residence, 5909 Graves Road, Cincinnati,
45243. Bring a side, salad, dessert, drinks to share after the meeting. Please note change of venue.
Thursday, May 4, 6 p.m. IHEC Member Meeting: Ask the Vet, Ask the Chiropractor, Ask the
Acupuncturist , Jamie Klements, DVM, Lebanon Equine. Location: Ridenfly Farm, 9225 Shawnee Run,
Cincinnati, 45243. Bring share a side, salad, dessert, drinks to share after the meeting.
Saturday, June 3, 6 p.m. IHEC Member Event: Summer Cookout. Location: Foggy Creek Farm, 1005
Elm Ave., Terrace Park, OH 45243.
RSVP to ihequestrianclub@gmail.com for meetings and events.

Community
                                Tack Sale a Great Success!
                                Thank you to Rita Strong and Pam
                                Sidney who graciously volunteered
                                to take tack donations to the Butler
                                County Tack sale to raise funds for
                                the Indian Hill Equestrian Club.
                                Their hard work, savvy dealing, and
                                excellent presentation raised $800
                                for the IHEC! Thank you also to
                                Lauren Dudzinski who offered her
                                guidance and assistance.

IHEC’s Pasture Management Seminar
More than 60 people attended the IHEC’s February Pasture Management seminar, presented by
Cisco Seeds. Cisco Seeds products are available at Louiso Feed in Batavia. Please call ahead with
specific seed requests, 513.271.5665.
                                                       Thank you! to IHEC Member Lauren Dudzinski
                                                       and Brian Raiff of Midwest Truck and Trailer for
                                                       their amazing presentation on trailer safety,
               Need a 2017 IHEC                        maintenance, upgrades, and trailer tire changing.
               Member Directory?                       Our members and their horses will be safer and
Member Directories are available                       their travels more enjoyable! For more infor-
                                                       mation, visit www.midwestruckandtrailer.com,
at all IHEC member meetings and
                                                       or call 937-408-0537.
events, or email your address to
 lauren.dudzinski@gmail.com.
                                                              Have meeting or education idea for the
                                                             IHEC? Email fogfarm@teamslack.com or
                                                                    loissedacca@gmail.com.

   The Indian Hill Equestrian Club is a non-profit (501(c)3) group focusing on Indian Hill Bridle Trail preservation, equine
education, and community education and outreach. Funds raised by the IHEC are used for bridle trail preservation, repair,
maintenance, and professional consultation, educational seminars and presentations, speakers, and community events. For
       membership and additional information on the Indian Hill Equestrian Club, visit www.ihequestrianclub.com.