"Around the Horn"

Natalie Zuccone, (11) and her new pony Lakoda earned the Jr Grand Champion Award at this years Washington Cty 4H Game Show at the County Fair.

Natalie and Lakoda have had a wonderful first season together, and they are only going to get better.

Congratulations Natalie!

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Haili Spreeman is 12 yrs old with basic horse riding lessons. And this year is her first year competing. She has been in 4H for 3 yrs and this year has been her first year also competing in the horse project where she received 1 red ribbon in western pleasure. And received 4 white ribbons in western games. And she placed 2nd place in Key Race in a horse show and the same show she placed second in pole weaving.

Good Luck Haili and congratulations on your first year of horsemanship.
 

Michelle Schimek and her horse Deizel, along with Kathy Sasik and her horse Guy have been approved into the Courage Rider program. The approval process is very detailed and the program is a wonderful opportunity for children facing challenges and special needs to enjoy horses. They have been to (2) sessions and Deizel and Guy are new heroes. Congratulations and thank you for taking the time to give back.

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Veronica Faye, a new member of Trail Riders Saddle Club was just was selected Champion for Dakota County 4-H Horseless Horse Project. Veronica has taken riding lessons from Laurie Arco for the past 3 summers. Her 4-H project, "Spot That Horse", was inspired by a conversation she had with Harmony Arco about the confusion between Paints and Pintos.

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Samantha Kent and her horse Santana were named the SR Grand Champion for Games at this years’ Washington County 4H Game Show. She earned her forst trip to the State 4H Show and is very excited to represent Sunnyside 4H. She also placed 3rd in the Talent Show. Thank you to all who came and cheered her on.. our club is awesome!
 

Andrea Passe has won the Junior Dan Patch Award for the Minnesota State 4H Horse Project. This is a very prestigious award that Andrea has worked extremely hard on. Her knowledge, training, and diligence has paid of with the highest honor.. Besides the award, she receives an automatic trip to the state fair.

TRSC congratulates Andrea; we are very proud of you!
 

Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest Parade

June 20th

I am happy to report that our Parade went very smooth and without a hitch.
Riding in the parade was: Myself (Rex), Samantha Kent, Maria Lubich (with her cart), Amy Rastetter, Julia Northwick, Tony Sanders, Chandler Sanders, Maria Schimek, Michelle Carlson and Kristen Digiulio.

Mary Strohfus brought her gator and Mary, Michelle Schimek and Monica Sanders passed out candy and were the official poop-scoopers. (Always a parade favorite)

Of course, what would a parade be without horse glitter? There was plenty of that and ribbons while Amy flew the colors and Julia wore her Royalty clothes.

My thanks to all of you for taking the time out of your weekend to show up and represent Trail Riders.
 

At the June 12th Fun Show, Bud & Cora Dorsey celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary.

Her daughter Stephanie, son-in-law Troy and grandchildren Tate and Alexis made the big trip down to join them and to participate in our show. As true Dorsey’s, the kid’s rode like they were born on a horse.

40 years of bliss and rode haulin’!

Congrats Bud and Cora, our club salutes you and wishes you many more Horsey Dorsey years!
 

Logan Weir competed at the Granite Falls High School Rodeo this past weekend. Saturday, he got 4th in team roping, and 5th in calf roping. On Sunday he got 2nd in the steer wrestling.
I think we need a steer wrestling demo at one of our shows Logan!
 

Harmony Arco is currently working at Village Creek Bible Camp, which is near Lansing, Iowa. The area is called 'little Switzerland' because of the deep valleys and steep hills. It is beautiful and near the Mississippi River. She will be working with the horses and helping people learn to ride, and of course taking them on trail rides through the valleys, over hills and along ridges. She is planning on being here for the county fair, but then back down there til the end of August.

What a wonderful experience for Harmony; we will miss seeing her this summer. Congratulations and God bless Harmony.
 

Bud and Cora Dorsey’s grandchildren, also members of TRSC, went to the Rainy River SC show in International Falls. Tate was 10 in March and Alexis turned 8 in Feb. They did very well at the show and got their pictures in the International Falls Daily Journal newspaper. Alexis won 10 and under Barrels, Speed Dash, Jumping Figure 8 and 2nd in keyrace,

Tate Won 10 and under Poles and Keyrace and 2nd in Speed Dash. They are making the trip down for the June Fun Show!

Congratulations Tate and Alex, we look forward to seeing you on Friday!
 

Bud and Cora Dorsey attended the WI 03 NBHA (National Barrel Horse Association) Barrel Blast in Chetek, WI this past weekend.

In the Senior Bud got 2nd in the 2-D with Shifter and 4th in the 4-D in the NBHA Open and 1st in the Senior 4-D with Moon on Saturday. On Sunday he got 2nd in the Senior 3-D with Moon. He received a total of $78.00. Rumor has it that Cora did not ride, but she was able to get her hands on some prize money. Congrats Bud!
 

Logan Weir competes in High School Rodeo and at barely over 100 lbs soaking wet; he’s playing with the big boys. Logan attended the Pine City Rodeo last weekend and placed 3rd in Calf Roping and 5th in Steer Wrestling. Logan wrestled for Stillwater High School, but none of those dudes had horns. Congrats Logan!
 

Sometimes, it’s all good and sometimes there are ups and downs, or as in Katie Stewarts case; on and offs. Katie participated in the May 30th Cancer Benefit show at Washington Cty Fairgrounds. She is currently working Cindy Rowe’s 4 yr old Charlie and brought her along. She made it threw poles and then something happened..she’s off. Charlie threw Katie and Katie ended up in the hospital with a concussion. Doc says 3 weeks – No Riding. I’m betting the doc is wishful thinking. On the brighter side, Katie’s new mare and foal arrived yesterday!


Kasey Stewart ran barrels at the High school Rodeo in Pine City. Kasey was thrilled as her horse went in the gate all weekend and Kasey piled on 8 more points in her runs. Congrats Kasey!


Chandler Sanders also rode in the Cancer Benefit Show this weekend. Chandler took 1st place in her barrel class. Chandler has been working hard on her horse and it shows; Congrats Chandler.


New member Emma Phillips attended her first big horse show; the WSCA Royalty Show in North Branch. Emma rode in her first Lead Line Class partnered by Sammy Kent. Sporting matching outfits atop Sock-A-Jo-Wee-A, Emma received a 3rd place metal, a bling crown and matching ear rings. Way to Go Emma!


The Kent’s attended the WSCA Royalty Show in North Branch. Samantha had a great day finishing 1st in Key, Barrels and Jump Fiq 8. She was the Reserve High Point Champion. I rode in a slightly less competitive class of 35+ and by some new math and no-knock runs, I ended up with a beautiful pink WSCA Hi-Point Chair. I know..go figure. Way to go Sammy! Jenifer did not ride in the show, but she did ride her 3yr old “Sky” again on Sunday. Jenifer will be showing pleasure classes once Sky comes home. She is very excited.


We received a troubling text message from Maddie Rowe late yesterday and Sammy confirmed in conversation with Maddie that she did indeed fracture a bone in her arm Sunday. Maddie was riding Firecracker in the pasture when her horse spooked and Maddie landed wrong. The Doc says, no hockey or horses for 3 weeks..once again..I’ll beleive that when I see it. All our thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery Maddie.
 

The Clymer Kids were another (2) show Memorial Weekend performing family. They attended the Houck Barrel Jackpot where they brought home more money than they put in; as long as you count the $3.00 that DeNeila found. Eddie took 1st in 3D open class and a 2nd in 3D youth. DeNeila placed 3rd in 4D Open, Tommy took a 4th in 4D Youth and Big Sister Clarissa took home a 1st and 2nd in the 3D Open runs. After that, they hustled down to Deadbroke; hung out with the TRSC riders and rode together in 4-in-line, taking a 4th. The family competition has really tightened up this year. Congratulations C-Crew!
 

The Rygh family had a busy Memorial Weekend attending two shows; the Downsville Game Show and the Scandia Saddle Club Game Show.

In Downsville, our little Buckaroo, Jacob, took home the 10 and under High Point Award while sister Maria and Summer placed 3rd in Jackpot Barrels.

At the Deadbroke Arena, Jacob and Bailey once again took home the 10 and under Hi-Point Award ( there seems to be a pattern here), while Maria won the 1D Jackpot Barrel Run on Summer. Mike also rode Summer at Deadbroke while Maria worked with her new horse; Mike took home the Reserve Hi-Pont for his class.

Well done Ryghs.. Congratulations on all the success.
 

Heidi Stepaniak also attended the Scandia Saddle Club Memorial show.

Heidi and Spike (11-13 Class) placed first in Barrels, 2nd in Speed Dash and 2nd in the 2D barrels.

Congratulations Heidi on your continued success.
 

Rowe-Bauer Rides Again

At the Scandia Saddle Club Memorial Day Fun Show, Maddie Rowe rode her mom’s horse Dash to a first place ribbon in Speed Dash. Maddie’s time would have been first in all age divisions. What a sight! Cindy, although humble with her comments, pulled out a few 1st and second place ribbons of her own at the show…on Dash. And her daughter Lindsey Bauer, on Dancer, was the 18-34 Hi-Point Champion for the show. (It was Lance-Luck) Jenna Bauer and her horse Ada were also there giving big sister a run for the ribbons. Congratulations to all you gals.
 

Ginny Larson spent Memorial Day at a horse show guest judging as she applies for her Judges card. Ginny shadows the Show Judge and is able to offer her input, comments and meet the riders, spectators and club personnel. Ginny enjoys the graceful movers in a pleasure class as much as a flawless run in a game class.

She’s also getting better at “dusting” herself off. Good luck Ginny!
 

Andrea Passe attended the Minnesota Palomino Horse Exhibitors 3 day show in Windom, MN over Memorial weekend.

Andrea is going for her Youth Supreme Championship on Dude and by ending up #1 for the weekend, she secured many more points towards her goal.

Congratulations Andrea on a job well done!

Scandia Riders Saddle Club

Memorial Day Game Show at Deadbroke Arena

Sammi Opitz is back on Storm and earned her 1st ribbons of the year, placing first in Key and Speed Dash in the 11-13yr old division.

Kati Stewart brought Sammi to the show and in true Katie fashion, was working the show riding two horses and mentoring.

Congratulations Sammi and a special thank you from the Opitz family to Katie.

Samantha Kent earned the all around 11-13yr old Hi-Point Award on her horse Santana. Placing in all but two events, Samantha had a banner day. She recorded a 1st place in Jump Fig 8 for the first time this season. Congratulations Samantha on your success.
 

On Sunday, May 10th, Maria Schimek attended the Jill Houck Barrel Clinic where she received the High Point Award and recorded the fastest times. Congrats Maria!

New member Corrin Heesch rode in her first shows this past weekend. On Sunday she was at the Houck Barrel Racing Clinic where she earned her first ribbon in poles.

Congratulations Corrin.

At the May 2nd Stillwater FFA Show; the team of Samantha Kent, Maria Schimek, Natalie Crusan and Jourdyn Krech had a clean run and a second place finish in the 4-In-Line event. Samantha experienced her first …oops, I’m off my horse, Santana, in Jump Figure 8, but got back on and finished.