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Tower Hill Stables
12N254 Tower Rd
Hampshire, IL
60140

(847)464-1616 Voice
(847)464-4375 Fax

tower.hill@yahoo.com

     

 

March  2010

Index To THS News Items

Welcome Wagon  - New faces around the barn       IHJA Banquet - Pictures 
Wild West Horse Fair  -  March 14                         Upcoming show dates -  Schooling, IDCTA & ISC
Dusty Spur Riding Team - Riding for ages 50 & up   Heated Barn - Upper Barn
Horse Shows  - Upcoming "A" & "B" dates              Schooling Show-  Pictures

Welcome Wagon
 
 Join us in welcoming our new equine enthusiasts and their companions.

Congratulations to:
 - Alyssa and "Orion"
 - Sandy and "Payton"
 - Jessica and "Tattoo"
 - Stankus Family and "Valentine"
 - Megan and "Titan"


Welcome:
  - Renee and "Chex"
  - Miranda and "Autumm"
  - Chris and "Mikey"
  - Lauren and "Styker"
 
 
 

 
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 Dusty Spur Riding Team

 The Dusty Spur Riding Team (D.S.R.T) is a weekly program for ages 50 and up.   This 1 hour program includes 1/2 hour bonding, grooming & tacking and 1/2 hour of riding in a small group lesson.  Finish off with lively conversation.  The instructor is Karin Ebben, a Del Web resident.  Classes are on  Fridays  from 8:30 am - 10:30 am and will run every Friday.  You can join anytime and come for as many weeks as you like.  Cost is $30 per hour - $120 for 4 lesson session.  Please give Carrie (847) 464-1616 or Karin (847) 669-1595 a call if you have any questions or would like to join or email Carrie at tower.hill@yahoo.com
 

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 IHJA Banquet

  The annual IHJA Banquet was on Saturday November 21st. Congratulations to all who received awards.  Everyone looked great and had good time. 


               Congratulations

    
         Kim & Kimmie

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Keep Kerri Weiss, Weiss on Location Photography, in mind for any photography needs
. Make an appointment to have her take pictures of your horse, family, pets, wedding, or any other upcoming event.   Please visit Kerri's web site at www.weissonlocation.com or give her a call at (630) 788-9773 for information her on services.


           
 Kerri's horse "Quincy"


AKA Doodles & Poodles
Amy & Matt Schuning
Elburn/ Kaneville
(630) 673-3022
www.akasdoodlesandpoodles.com
shoesfam@aol.com



 


         

     
Welcome Wagon Pictures

           
                     
Jes and "Tattoo"

                   
                                 Sandy & "Payton"

                

           
                                Lauren & "Stryker"
                
     

   
 
                     

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 Heated Barn

   Finally, heat at Tower Hill! We have made some changes in the upper barn that will go into effect on February 1st.  The biggest change is that the barn will be heated.  The other extras include:
  -Hooves picked out daily after turnout
  -Blankets on/ off - will be switched for turnout as   needed
  -Boots on/ off
  -Administer simple medications & topical ointments
  -Provide blanket washing & repair at cost
  -Extra hay will be given by THS upon request at $6/bale.  Hay feeders will be provided. 
  -Fans in the summer (owner provides fan)
  -All stalls have windows
The board will be $575.  Please see Carrie or the desk staff with any questions or to reserve a stall. 

     
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Upcoming "A" & "B" Show Dates

A Show Dates:
 March 13 & 14 - Ledges

B Show Dates:
March 6 & 7 - Ledges
 

Sign up sheets are in the club room.  Please see your trainer with any questions.


Do you want to go to the show, but don't have a horse?  Horses are available for shareboard or lease.  Please see your trainer for more information. 
 
 

 Wild West Horse Fair

   Everyone is invited to the Tower Hill Stables Wild West Horse Fair!  Everything you wanted to know about preparing for the show season for you and your horse.  Or just come enjoy horses and learn a whole bunch!  Riding styles to be covered: English, western, dressage and hunter over fences.

Booths will include:
Consignment items
 If you are interested in bringing items to sell please give Carrie a call (847) 464-1616.
Weiss on Location Photography
  Kerri will be taking pictures.
Clipping Demo
Wrapping Demo
What to pack in a show trunk
Grooming and show grooming tips
Braiding for Hunters & Dressage
Tack cleaning & English saddle fit

and other booths

Where: Tower Hill Stables indoor arena
When: Sunday March 14 from
          12:00pm -4:00pm.
Tickets: $10/ person or $20/ family

 
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 Upcoming Show Dates

Come and join us at our Spring Schooling Show on April 24 & 25. 

Tower Hill will be hosting another IDCTA dressage show on Sunday July 18th, 2010.  Be sure to save the date.

Tower Hill will be hosting Illinois Short Circuit Finals on Oct 2nd & 3rd.  

Upcoming schooling shows to be announced. 

   
                   Pat & "Dude"

    
                  Lexi & "Gemini"

  
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   November Schooling Show

  Congratulations to all who participated in the Tower Hill Stables November Schooling Show.  The weather was great.  We were able to show outdoors on Saturday.  Thanks to all who made it a success.  A big thanks to Lynn Johnson for the pictures!

       
                          Abby on "Oreo

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                            Kerri & "Saffeen"

   
                   Sam & "Nation"

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