MEMBERSHIP
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In order to be eligible for year end awards, riders must be members in good standing with the NLEA. Membership is as follows: Life $250.00 (for an individual only ) Life $350.00 ( for a family) Single $25.00 per year Family $35.00 per year
NLEA membership begins on the date that dues are paid and are NOT retroactive. Any shows the horse or rider participated in prior to membership will not count towards year end awards. In classes labeled "Hunter", and all jumper classes, all points go to the horse regardless of who is riding the horse. But, the rider must also be a NLEA member to get year end awards. In order to receive year end awards in these classes, the horse must be lifetime registered with the NLEA. This is a one time fee of $25.00. If a horse which is lifetime registered is sold, then a transfer fee of $10.00 will be due. IF A HORSE IS LIFETIME REGISTERED WITH THE NLEA, BUT THE RIDER IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE NLEA, THEN THE HORSE WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR YEAR END HUNTER OR JUMPER AWARDS. To print up the forms for membership or a horse recording, click on FORMS below. The form contains the mailing address of the club secretary.
NEWS FROM THE BOARD Begining in 2008, look here for news from the board. Find out how the board members are using the money from the shows to make your club better. All board meetings are open to ALL members, so if you have anything to say, come on out. Notes from the board meeting in January not available. The only point of discussion at the meeting was the show schedule. Check the Divisions page to see the changes made to the classes/divisions. Notes from the board meeting held Feb. 5, 2008 currently unavailable. Amanda Zimmerman showd off the clubs new laptop computer to be used for the horse shows only. The laptop will be available for rental to organizations who hold a NLEA approved show. Also, several committees were staffed. When secretary notes are received, they will be posted.
North Louisiana Equestrian Association NLEA Board of Directors Meeting Called to order at 7:06 pm Martha motioned to buy what is needed, seconded by Tracy, passed by unanimous vote Committee Reports: Show – judges contract being supplied by Regan Equipment – new jump cups have arrived and given to Tracy for
Website- Regan suggested web.com for website at $16.95/month, easy to use and understand Hospitality - Ashley Maniscalco will make up goodie baskets for show judges Next meeting March 11 noon at Gator’s
North Louisiana Equestrian Association
Members present: Martha Belchic, Hal Williams, Donna Kroehnke, Paul Kroehnke, Tracy Hewlett, Jennie Easterwood, Amanda Zimmerman, Raegan St. John, Sig North, Katie Arnoldy, Julie Wrzesinski. Absent: Ashley Maniscalco Meeting was called to order at noon by president Paul. Order of business: By-Laws report, show packet approval, judge’s contract, club show details. Changes to the minutes of the last meeting: Hal corrected the wording of “not finding any missing equipment” to “not finding any radios”. He also corrected that he did not have the computer in his possession, but that Jennie had it. He had, however, downloaded the show software. The minutes were than approved as corrected. It was proposed that all show management be a member of NLEA. No motion was made. Sig suggested the Vice-President be responsible for coordinating show packets and making sure the list is completed. Raegan also added that a signature be added to the packet at the bottom of the checklist form. Hal was concerned about the use of “competent” to describe the person required for each job on the show packet list. There was discussion as to the word “experienced” instead. It also needed to be added to the safety disclaimer #14 that NLEA and property owner be protected from liability. On the insurance line the change was suggested to underline the need to provide insurance and make it a single line for importance. There was also discussion that it states a separate adult is needed to do points apart from the announcer. It was reported that the Pony Club show was very disorganized, one major problem was that children were tabulating points and trying to run the back gate. Raegan and Donna remember previous discussion of creating a book of courses or other show management to use. Jennie added board members should alternate checking courses proposed by other show management. There should also be continuity in courses, i.e. second hunter should by the warm-up course. Julie brought up the need for variety in the equitation courses, being different from the hunters.
The By-Laws committee reported they are almost finished and will have a hard copy to hand out. Any changes or suggestions can then be emailed. It was also suggested that a show committee be created. The questions of who would be on the committee and what jobs they would hold then arose. Martha pointed out the Chairman of the committee is appointed by the president, and the chairman would then choose their committee. Raegan is trying to do the newsletter and still needs news from all the farms. Sig suggested adding vocabulary terms and definitions. Hal wanted to report about Math/ Science fair results and academic awards. Raegan reported that Crystal Brumbaugh can’t judge the May show but could possibly do the June show. Nancy Jones is confirmed for September and Jim Henson is tentative for August. Raegan submitted the judge’s contract for approval. It was decided an additional form be used for additional requests or fees from the judge. Katie moved the contract be approved. It was seconded motion carried. Kim Brunson contacted NLEA to recognize NLEA at some of her shows. She would have to pay for recognition fee. Her Texas Rose Horse Park holds THJA and NTHJA schooling shows. It was discussed that this could add members to NLEA and expose local members to another venue out of the Shreveport area. Raegan discussed the possibility of giving NLEA points to members competing in rated shows. Jennie was concerned about the need for all divisions to be available and comparable from club shows to rated shows. Donna suggested that be a second level of awards would need to be added. After much discussion, the subject was tabled for another meeting. The wording in the prize list for the Boy Scout show was confusing as to the specs of the mini-stirrup division. The wording should read “over 2 feet”. Donna needs the name of the judge for the May show to print in the prize list. It was also decided that most people liked the judge, Marcie Lockett, and that she should be added to the judge’s list. Jennie has paid for the jump cups purchased by NLEA. Katie reported the jumps are almost finished and needs a check. She will get a total for next meeting. Hal looked at the web.com website and thinks it looks useable but said it was hard to navigate without having an account. Tracy wants to put names of members and horses registered on the website. Katie volunteered to print new membership cards and horse registration cards. The President adjourned meeting at 1:33pm. Katie Arnoldy
North Louisiana Equestrian Association Board Members present: Sig North, Martha Belchic-Loeb, Katie Arnoldy, Raegan St. John, Tracey Hewlett, Paul and Donna Kroehnke, Amanda Zimmerman, Jennie Easterwood, Julie Wrzenski Absent: Hal Williams, Ashley Maniscalco Meeting was called to order at 7:16 pm by President Paul. Order of business: By-Laws report, Show Packet, show results. Martha handed out new copies of by-laws with updates. New copies will be emailed to the board. Voting to approve of by-laws as corrected will be determined at a future meeting. Committee left out ways of voting from by-laws. New Show packets were handed out and read over. Raegan requested clarification about #21 “accident report” and what was to be recorded for an insurance claim. Katie suggested the wording “anyone needing assistance leaving the ring”. Julie had concerns about the show results being sent in different formats. She requested results be sent to her in Word to post on the website. It was suggested that a “format” be eliminated from #22. Katie and Donna discussed requiring a deposit from organizations in addition to the association fee to be held in the case of offenses. Tracy suggested $50 fee and $100 deposit to be held until show results are turned in. Paul moved to approve such amounts, motion was seconded and carried. Donna questioned how club would determine how much to fine for such offenses. Katie moved to approve such fees for the 2009 season and to determine list of offenses and fine amounts at a later date. Motion was seconded and carried. Reagan reported that the judge for the May 16-17 show will be Robert Allison. Martha offered her home as a place for future meetings. It was decided the next meeting will be held at Martha’s; May 12 at noon. Sig pointed out that there was no start time on the show premium. It was determined the start time is 8:00am. Julie had just received the show results from the Boy Scout show, after receiving with numerous errors. It was also requested for the secretary that all entries be accompanied by a check. There was a concern that the club paid too much money for announcer, $400. $200 seemed to be a more acceptable rate among members. Sig said her husband, David, has announced for free. Micki Cannon was also said to announce for $200 as well as George Newtown. Raegan said she would ask around about industry prices. Jennie reported the gross from the club show was about $5000 and close to 50 horses. It was stated that the goal for each show is $10,000. There were questions raised about why the computer wasn’t used. Amanda said she used it that morning and it worked. It was suggested that there be a place for barn/trainer on entry blanks. Raegan pointed out maybe a stall discount for early entries be given or entries received before the closing date. Katie reported that association cards are finished and will be given at the next meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 8:33 pm.
Katie Arnoldy NLEA Board meeting Called to order at 7:16 pm Committee Reports:
- add family yearly membership,
- accident report for any rider needing assistance leaving the arena
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm
NLEA Board Meeting Called to order at noon Present: Hal, Julie Wrzesinski., Paul and Donna Kroenke., Ashley Maniscalco, Martha Belchic, Regan St. John, Sig North, Jennie Easterwood, Amanda Zimmerman
North Louisiana Equestrian Association Members present: Katie Arnoldy, Raegan St. John, Sig North, Paul and Donna Kroehnke, Jennie Easterwood, Julie Wrzenski, Ashley Maniscalco, Tracy Hewlett with special guest Bobby Hewlett. Absent: Hal Williams, Martha Belchic-Loeb, Amanda Zimmerman Meeting called to order at 7:00pm. Order of business: November show schedule, clarify rules on division restrictions. Double Rainbow show dates are August 22, 23 and September 12,13. It was suggested that a schedule needed to be determined for the November show and daylight at that time of year. The idea was raised about 2 rings and 2 judges, however, there were concerns as to the logistics of this idea. Julie pointed out that were changes to the Boy Scout show results on the website. There was discussion about the eligibility of some riders from the June show. Courtney Therneau showed a horse in the beginner hunter division. The current description reads that either horse or rider who has jumped 2’ or higher is not eligible. Courtney has shown over 2’ so will receive no points for the division. It was discussed that the wording needs to be changed to Beginner Hunter as horses that have not jumped 2’ or higher and Beginner Rider as riders who have not jumped 2’ or higher. It was also agreed that the description “young” or “new rider” be taken out. In addition, it should be stated that in the Long Stirrup division “no professionals”. Another addition was that the short/long stirrup divisions could be combined for the classes but split out the points as long as there were enough horses and riders to make points count for both divisions. Sig reported that she keeps all her prize lists and advised everyone else to do the same in order to make corrections after the show season for next year. Some other re-writes should state; Poles on the Ground should be once around the ring; Beginner Hunter horse/rider combination may only cross enter into Poles and Mini-Stirrup; Mini-Stirrup should only be open to horse/rider combinations who have not jumped 2’3” or higher. It was agreed that everyone should re-write descriptions of Short/Long/Mini and bring to the next meeting. Donna agreed to email Katherine McFadden to let her know about the changes. Ashley suggested if the horse/rider can jump 2’ they shouldn’t be allowed in Mini-Stirrup. Another addition that needed to be added to the Show Packet is that show managers need to add Champion and Reserve to their results and turn in a Master List of horse/riders. The By-Laws are complete! They will be added to the website for approval. The new jumps will be unveiled at the next club show. Next meeting will be August 18 at noon at Gators. Meeting was adjourned at 8:20pm.
Katie Arnoldy
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