Arizona March, 2009

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March, 2009

Arizona March, 2009


	Equine Resource Guide™ of Arizona Comprehensive Resources for the Caring Horse Owner

Note from the Publishers

There is so much to see and do this month to indulge our never-ending horse passion! Read below for some fun opportunities during this busy spring. We have links to all of the Arizona Horse Clubs & Associations on our website, so check out the wide range of horse activities throughout our beautiful state.

You can view this e-newsletter and the previous editions on the web at www.Equine-Guide.com. Thanks! ~ Cathleen & Rachel Prudhomme

Don't forget to submit news items for the April Equine E-News!
Use the form for submissions or send us a quick e-mail.

Quick Links to March Horse Events Around our State!
Don't forget that we have quick links on our website to event locations!

March 12-15
Carousel Charity Horse Show at WestWorld
Arizona Hunter-Jumper Association Spring Preview at WestWorld
March 13-15
Competitive Trail Ride at Estrella Mountain Regional Park
March 14
Equine Voices Annual Fundraiser at Brandi Fenton Park in Tucson
Ultimate Ground Manners Clinic with Steve Sikora in Gilbert
March 14-15
Arizona Horse Driving Trial At Goree Farms in Coolidge
Orlando Garrido Memorial Polo Tournament at WestWorld
March 15
Lipizzaner Horse Show at US Airways Center
March 18-22
Arizona Hunter-Jumper Association Spring Festival at WestWorld
March 19-22
Festival of the West at WestWorld

More fun links for later this month!

March 21
Trail Trials Benefiting Horses Help! at McDowell Mountain Regional Park
March 21-22
North Scottsdale Polo Club Rusher Cup Tournament at WestWorld
March 25-29
Arizona Hunter-Jumper Association Spring Classic at WestWorld
Touch of Class Miniature Horse Show at WestWorld
March 26
Hoof Prints Fundraiser for LUV Shack Ranch Horse Rescue at the Phoenix Zoo
March 26-29
SAQHA Shamrock Show at Pima County Fairgrounds
March 27-30
Paul Dietz Clinic at Larkyn Memorial Arena
March 28
Southern Arizona Appaloosa Promoters Show at Brandi Fenton Park
Equine Assisted Learning Activities for Children with Georgie Benyk
AzRHA Jackpot and Schooling Show at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Center, Queen Creek
March 28-29
Arizona Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association Opening Weekend for the New Cowboy Arena at the Ben Avery Shooting Range

Photo of Candice Hill-Crouch on "Good Hope General" Courtesy of Southern Arizona Appaloosa Promoters. The March 28th Show at Brandi Fenton Park in Tucson starts at 9am and is an Open Breed Show involving all levels of riders. If you are just getting your horse started or just starting to show, they have all types of events for you to participate in, so get out and have some fun!

Sign-up now for the April Kip Fladland Clinic in Prescott!

Develop better communication between you and your horse at the Kip Fladland Groundwork and Horsemanship Clinic in Prescott, Arizona. The clinic takes place on Saturday, April 18th and Sunday, April 19th. The techniques learned are applicable to all disciplines and horse activities. Kip grew up in Montana and has been riding horses for more than 30 years. He's been a student of Ray Hunt and Buck Brannaman style of horsemanship for more than 22 years, studying under and assisting Buck at his clinics for five years. Kip enjoys working with horses of all ages and has started well over 200 colts. His work includes colt-starting, re-schooling problem horses, schooling pleasure and performance horses of all disciplines, as well as ranch roping. Learn more about Kip Fladland. Call Bev Pettit at 928-899-1052 or 928-460-2840 or e-mail Bev for details.

Each 6 hour group class is only $250. Sign-up and payment deadline is April 1, 2009.

Featured Equine Artist, Photographer Bev Pettit

Bev Pettit's beautiful and artistic photography is currently showing this month at the Xanadu Art Gallery in Scottsdale. Her work can also be seen at Grayleaf Galleria and the Phippen Museum in Prescott. She is also the Featured Photographer in the April issue of Photoshop User Magazine where you can read her interview and see a number of her equine photos. Bev is a member of Cowboy Photographers and Artists International, and has recently won awards in Art Horse Magazine's International Equine Art Competition and the Horses in Art Magazine juried Cover Competition. You will also be able to see her amazing work in Art Horse Magazine's Ex Arte Equinus II, a full-color bound book that will be available for purchase this month.

For learn more about Bev (self-portrait on the right), please visit her website!

Tack Solutions by Leslie Customer Appreciation Sale Today!

We LOVE Tack Solutions by Leslie, particularly during these challenging economic times! Did you know that their store is Arizona's ONLY 99% used tack, saddles, clothing and gift shop? And you will be able to find even better deals during their Customer Appreciation Sale going on right now! Hurry over as the sale is going on all this week through March 14th! Tack Solutions has saddles and tack for all disciplines of riding. Why buy new when you can buy gently used and already broken in at great savings? Whether you are consigning or buying, they're worth the trip!

Tack Solutions is located at 16026 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032.
You can call at 602-404-2165 or e-mail Leslie with any questions.

Tina Giordano - Way more than riding!

"Parelli Natural Horsemanship...the ULTIMATE way to train your horse." Licensed Parelli Professional Tina Giordano has been studying Parelli since 1998, and was one of the founding members of the Parelli Faculty. She was privileged to be chosen to live and teach at the Parelli centers in Florida and Colorado under the tutelage of Pat and Linda Parelli for two years. During her time there, she led both the Freestyle Riding and Finesse Riding courses and supported the Liberty and Horse Behavior Course. She is a 3 Star Instructor, and now makes her home right here in the Phoenix Area! Her goal as an Instructor is to help horses and humans to develop a harmonious relationship in whatever discipline they are involved. She brings her passion for horses, as well as the experiences and insights that she gained as a Faculty Member to all of her clinics.

To learn more about Tina, visit her website at www.Equitina.com. 'Licensed Parelli Professional' name and logo are trademarks of Parelli Natural Horsemanship, Inc.

Timely Opportunity! Receive Tax Preparation Assistance AND
Help your Favorite Equine Charity!

Claire Schapiro is both a breeder of Miniature Horses AND is fully aware of all of the tax implications of the equine and related industries. She is a federally licensed Enrolled Agent, permitted to practice before the Internal Revenue Service. Her business, Cameo Enterprises, Inc. provides tax representation before the Internal Revenue Service and local taxing authorities, tax preparation, quarterly payroll tax reports and bookkeeping support for her clients. In today's economy, Claire recognizes that not every person who would want to donate to an equine charity has the funds to do so. In order to assist local 501(c)(3) charities and to introduce her tax preparation service, she is offering the following:

- For every fully paid individual set of 2008 tax returns she prepares,
she will donate $20.
- For every fully paid business set of 2008 tax returns she prepares,
she will donate $25.

For more information, call Claire at 928-636-9098 or send her an e-mail.