The Pre-Steeplechase Party was a SUCCESS!!

BRSEA wishes to thank Sue Spiegel, of Chateau du Cheval, for hosting a successful pre-steeplechase party for the benefit of BRSEA. Special thanks go to Mariah Morressey, currently with Stone Soup of Landrum SC, a veteran of Wolfgang Puck's MGM Grand restaurant and Michael Peldey, internationally known designer and Chef for creating a menu that would sure WOW your guests and fellow tailgaters this coming weekend.
Thank you, Stone Soup, for supplying wonderful sellections of wine to accompany these tasty creations.

Jackie Marston, our BRSEA director of administrations and cordinator, a special thanks to you.

Finally it was all about the HAT! What fun everyone had, with the help of Sue Spiegel and her creative talent, designing that special hat, just for you.

See you all at the "Winners Circle" this Sat. April, 23, 2011 for the 65th Block House Steeplechase!!!

Here's what's going on in your neck of the woods!

"The Blue Ridge School of Equestrian Arts"

Calendar: May 21, 2011 (not a BRSEA lecture, but valuable education) At 6:00pm Mill Spring Ag. Ctr. on School House Rd. an informative evening on parasite control with Dr. Ray Kaplan. Contact Bibi Freer, DVM 828-894-2627.

June 17, 2011 BRSEA Lectures at Lunch, "Sustainable Horsekeeping" in the Carolinas, presented by Clay Nelson, Principal of Sustainable Stables LLC, will talk about sustainable horse keeping, what it means and what assistance programs are available for horse owners and managers in the Carolinas and much more! $30 lunch included. RSVP by June 10th. 828-894-5545 c-828-817-0732. Send checks to BRSEA/Spiegle Farm 996E. Frontage Rd. Campobello SC 29322. Check out http://www.tryonhorsecountry,org/ for more details.



Check out http://www.blueridgeequestrian.com/ google maps to Chateau du Cheval 996 E. Frontage Rd. Campobelo SC 29322

Bringing Shifty back!

A seven year old TB off the track, with old tendon injuries, was a rehab challenge! Many of these horses are not just physically challenged, but emotionally, particularly when they were stallions throughout their racing career. Taking such a horse after injury, and bringing him back to usefulness, requires a combined effort of patience and understanding of the horses' physical, emotional and intellectual aptitude. Success, is seeing in this photo, the softness, harmony and willingness, between horse and rider. This can only be achieved with the dedication and love for your equine partner.

BRSEA's next lecture: Laminitis

"The Blue Ridge School of Equestrian Arts" is having their next lecture on March 28, 2011 hosted by "Chateau du Cheval". Time:6:30pm. Location:996 E.Frontage Rd. Campobello SC 29322. Directions on Google Maps. Cost:$27 to benefit BRSEA. Make checks out to BRSEA P.O.Box 322 Tryon, NC 28782 by Mar. 24th. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served. Subject mater will be on Laminitis. It's that time of year again! The lecture will consist of a panel of experts. A vet will explain what Laminitis is. How to identify it and how to treat it. We will also have someone letting you know what is the latest in the feed and nutrition industry. We will also provide information on the grasses in which horses graze on. The wrong and right times to graze. For more info and RSVP, contact Lydia Juenger 828-894-5545 or 828-817-0732. Keep a watch on The Tryon Daily Bulletin for more details. check out this web: http://www.blueridgeequestrian.com/

The Blue Ridge School of Equestrian Arts

On Feb. 19,2011 BRSEA presented the first of "Winter Series of Lectures at Lunch", hosted by "Chateau du Cheval", in their climate control lecture hall. Lecture content: How well do you know your horse"?

Physical: Where is your horse on a physical fitness scale? The lecturer, Lydia Juenger, showed the participants how to rate their horses fat scale. Gait analysis was used to show symmetry vs. asymmetry. How to read your horse's muscular balance. Lydia also showed how to stretch you horse to help improve range of motion.

Emotional: How to read your horses expression. When is he worried, passive, aggressive, or giving you a warning to back off.

Intellectual: What is your horses aptitude for learning? What teaching methods work with your horse. What disipline is he best suited for.

Thanks to Sue Spiegle, owner of "Chateau du Cheval" and founder of BRSEA for making this a wonderful lecture. Our next lecture will be in March. Keep watch for date to be announced.

Contact me via email: foxmeadow@windstream.net

Playing with horses at Fox Meadow Farm!!

Playing with horses naturally is allot more fun then some traditional methods. Here you see a rider sitting on a left brain introvert horse, suitable for the job of working a left brain extrovert.