Gatton Quarter Horse & Performance Association

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November 2008 Newsletter

In This Issue:
Welcome to our New Committee
Editor’s Message
Coming Events
Thank you
Welcome to our Latest Members
Coming Events
Share a Joke with a Friend
Dr. John Kohnke article
“Bad Habits at Feed Time”

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Welcome to our New Committee

EDITOR’S MESSAGE

Hello everyone,
Welcome to another edition of the Gatton monthly newsletter.
At the last general meeting we arranged show dates for 2009. You will see the list in the coming events page.
Remember this newsletter is your guide to all coming events, show & tell, classifieds and important
news for this club. So keep it handy on your fridge as a reminder. I have included an article in this
issue with kind permission from Dr. John Kohnke. Bad Habits at Feed Time - some practical hints.
Keep on riding everyone.
Your Editor
Bernardette Hall

INVITATION to All MEMBERS
 BE  INVOLVED COME ALONG TO MONTHLY MEETINGS
Held on Second Tuesday of every month
Committee is always open to hear your queries or problems but
we would love you to bring along a solution too.
Please remember we are all volunteers and give our time to the club and
Sometimes we don’t have enough time in our busy days to give anymore.
Be willing to put your hand up to help us help you.

COMING EVENTS

2008-2009
All events held at Gatton Indoor Arena, showgrounds
Entry forms and show program available on clubs website.
For members who receive newsletter by Post you will receive your Show program via mail

2009 PENDING SHOW DATES

UPDATED NOTICES TO ALL COMPETITORS WHO COME TO GATTON EVENTS:

When downloading your entry forms from our website you will notice there is a new form that you are required to fill in and present to the Show Secretary on the day of the show.
It's called the "Horse Event/Activity Participation Tracing and Declaration", This form replaces Waybills in Queensland and is compulsory for all competitors.  Please ensure that you download this form and bring it (completed) to every show that you attend.  Thank you

Due to the Gatton QH&PA having to pay a show secretary position
Show entry fees will be priced at $5 per class at Beginner shows or 10 for $40
$8 per class at “A” shows & $12 per class at “AA” shows. No Office Fee charge
Prize money will be awarded at “AA” shows 1st $15,  2nd $10,  3rd $5 for specific events.

NOTICE TO ALL COMPETITORS WHO COME TO GATTON SHOWS:
Please don’t put your horse in a stable before seeing Show Manager Graham Voss. You could be taking someone else’s booked stable.
$5 per horse is to be paid for use of arena the day before a show

SHARE A JOKE WITH A FRIEND

A young jackaroo from outback Queensland goes off to university,
but halfway through the semester he foolishly has squandered all of his money.
He calls home. "Dad," he says, "you won't believe what modern education is developing. They actually have a program here in Brisbane that will teach our
dog Ol' Blue how to talk."
"That's amazing!" his Dad says. "How do I get Ol' Blue in that program?"
"Just send him down here with $2, 000," the young jackeroo says,
"I’ll get him in the course." So ... his father sends the dog and $2,000.
About two-thirds through the semester, the money again runs out.
The boy calls home. "So how's Ol' Blue doing, son?" his father wants to know.
"Awesome! Dad, he's talking up a storm. But you just won't believe this. They've had such good results with talking; They’ve begun to teach the animals how to read."
"Read!" exclaims his father. "No kidding! How do we get Ol' Blue in that program?"
"Just send $4,500. I'll get him in the class."
The money promptly arrives. But our hero has a problem. At the end of the year, his father will find out the dog can neither talk nor read. So he shoots the dog.
When he arrives home at the end of the year, his father is all excited.
"Where's Ol' Blue? I just can't wait to talk with him, and see him read something!"
"Dad," the boy says, "I have some grim news.
Yesterday morning, just before we left to drive home, Ol' Blue was in the living room, kicked back in the recliner, reading the Wall Street Journal. Then he suddenly turned to me and asked,
'So, is your dad still messing around with that little redhead barmaid at the pub?'"
The father groans and whispers, "I hope you shot that bastard before he talks to your Mother!"
"I sure did, Dad!"
"That's my boy!"
The kid went on to be a successful lawyer.

 

It’s unaustralian to not have a bet on the Melbourne Cup.
                                                             But how did you fair….

WELCOME TO OUR MEMBERS SO FAR FOR 2008 to 2009 SEASON

2008 Events for Other Clubs

LAIDLEY WALLOON QUARTER HORSE & PERFORMANCE ASSOC.
President: Robyn Hall 5465 6932 or 0439207661           Secretary: Julie-Ann Curry 5465 8491
8thNovember 08 Country music singer Neil Douglas at Regency Downs.
6PM start $10 per person or $20 for family. Free camping on the night. Sausage sizzle & drinks available. BYO alcohol.
Bookings essential.Contact Julie Ann 5465 8491 AH
15th November Saturday TEAM PENNING SCHOOL at Gatton indoor arena 8AM start.
Call Robyn Hall to book place. Spectators welcome to watch competition. Food & drinks avail.
16th November Sunday TEAM PENNING COMPETITION at Gatton indoor
23rd NOVEMBER, Sunday BEGINNER SHOW at Rosewood Showgrounds.Nominate on the day.PRIZES & TROPHIES

BURPENGARY WESTERN PERFORMANCE CLUB
President: Kevin Peatey 3204 1325                                 Secretary: Robyn Dwight 5494 5043
2nd November 2008       “A” QH & “A” Appaloosa
TRAINING DAYS 2008 2nd and 4th Saturdays Monthly Held at Burpengary Indoor Arena
BOOKINGS: Isobel Collins 54987999 tandicollins@bigpond.com

REGIONAL APPALOOSA OPEN PERFORMANCE CLUB
Western Training & Horsemanship clinic With Ed Minehan For Beginner to Advanced Horses & Riders
At Palmerston Indoor Area – Walloon Sunday 16th November  8am start
All Breeds Welcome. Non Members welcome. Fence Sitter places available. Food & Drinks available
Bookings Essential - Please phone Vicki Prattt 8am to 8pm on 07 5424 2007