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Dehner Boots President, Jeff Ketzler is coming!

Jeff Ketzler, president of the Dehner Boot Company will be here at Equine Gatherings during the Celebration of the Horse. (Sept 27 and 28)  Here is your chance to have your boots measured by the ultimate pro!  If you've been anticipating your next pair of Dehner's, take advantage of this rare opportunity. 

Call the store to make an appointment at 810-678-8000.

Catherine Siterlet is coming!

Animal communicator, Cathy Siterlet, will be here offering her services during The Celebration of the Horse on September 27 and 28.  We are taking appointments for her now so give us a call and we'll set you up!

(If you haven't experienced Cathy's talents before.....you should really give it a try.  It is a memorable experience.)

Area Clinics Scheduled

I thought you may be interestesd in the following clinics!

The Club at Mount Christie Equestrian Facility in Oxford will present Debbi Johnson on September 20th for a Trail Riding Clinic.

A few of the topics she will be covering are:

• Introducing Your Horse to the Trail
• Solving Trail Problems
• De-spooking
• Crossing Obstacles
• Arena and Trail Work
• Question and answer luncheon

For reservations or more info, call 248-431-7161

Find out more at www.mountchristiehorseclinic.com

Also of Interest

Gallopin Gals Horse Day Camp For Women!

August 24 and September 21

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This is a fun and informative clinic presented by clinician, Carol Ley, to improve your riding, build your confidence, and keep you and your horse working together. 

For more info, contact Lise Mouthaan at lisem@centuryte.net

And Last But Not Least!

Dianna McPhail of Traverse City, MI will be hosting a 2 day retreat.

On The Right Lead

Embody the Spirit of a Horse

A weekend of emotional safety. We will "feel" the emotional genius of a horse. No riding or horse experience is required.

For more info, visit www.mind-bodyintuition.com

English Retailer of the Year

So, I get to toot my own horn here.

I am so blessed.  I have received an award!. Tack 'n Togs Magazine is a monthly publication for the Tack Store Industry.  It goes to all of the Tack Stores in the United States and this publication has given me a very special honor.

Every May, Tack 'n Togs devotes their May publication to "The Best of the Best".  They honor different businesses by designating an English Vender, Western Vender, Sales Rep, Western Retailer and English Retailer as the Best of the Best for that year.  This year, by some miracle, they have named Equine Gatherings Tack Store as the English Retailer of the Year! 

Needless to say, I am overwhelmed by this honor and want to share it with you.  They chose Equine Gatherings as we are a different kind of tack store and yes, we certainly are. 

If you haven't visited, I hope you'll come.  If you do visit, ask and I will be MORE than happy to show you the magazine.  :)

My Mom always told me not to brag so.........sorry Mom. 

*Celebration of the Horse

This year's Celebration of the Horse is scheduled for

Saturday, Sept 27 (9-5) and Sunday, Sept 28 (9-4)

See the complete schedule at the end of this article!

We'll be having FUN this year as we provide you with

• breed displays
• a larger business expo
• an ENTERTAINMENT/Speakers tent
• horse drawn trolley
• historical carriage tours
• speakers
• training demos
• a PARADE on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.
• children's activities

Round Pen Demonstrations by:

·        Larry Large – Lauriche Saddles – Saddle Fitting

·        Dorothy Mueller – Ironwood Farms – Problem solving and retraining in the round pen

• Daniel Nummer, Serenity Farms - Communicating with your horse through trick training.

·        Kim and Kristi with their Mobile Confidence Course

·        Susan Snethkamp – Snethkamp Dressage – Riding lessons on a lunge line

·        Mary McKiernan – Shenanigans Farm – Riding Lessons for Beginners

·        C.A.N.T.E.R.

Make your appointment now for Cathy Siterlet,

Animal Communicator (call the store at 810-678-8000)

Business Expo:

•       Blue Water Equine Hospital
•     Shenanigans Farm
•     Debbie Pace, Fair Play Farm
•      Julie Bates – Centered Riding Instructor
•    Michigan Farriers Association
• Lapeer County Farm Bureau and Craig Van Norman
•       Trish Marie – Equine Astrologer
•     Lisa Machala – Michigan Equine Therapy
•    Mid-Michigan Recycling
• Susan Snethkamp/Snethkamp Dressage
  
• Carol Ley - instructor/trainer
  
• Premo Fence
• Gingell Feed Consultants/ADM Nutrition
• Ann-Marie Lavallee - The Traveling Trainer
• Willowdale Realty
• Wrapped in Style Polos
• Christine Prince/Equine Artist
  

Also:

•     Pancake Breakfast on Saturday a.m. from 7 – noon!
•      Slow cooked BBQ Chicken, Hot Dogs and More!
•  Breed Displays
•      Horse Drawn Trolley
•    Historical Carriage Tours
•   Talk to the Vet on Saturday 1-3
•     Visit a Dressage Show or a Team Penning Event
• Childrens's Activities including Pony Rides, Pumpkin Painting, Horse Tattoos, Cookie Decorating, Make Your Own Scarecrow and MORE!

Parade on Sunday at 1 p.m.!

(Come be a part of it!  It is all horses – no sirens!)

Would you like to be part of the Celebration?

You can download the following forms here:

Parade form click here

Advertising Form click here

Sponsorship Form click here

Business Expo Form click here

Breed Display Form click here

Would you like to Volunteer?  We need volunteers to man the information booth and help as parade spotters.  If you are willing to lend us some of your time and talents, email csnow2547@aol.com

Come be a part of the Celebration!

Celebration Schedule

Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

·        Pancake Breakfast at the Masonic Hall (across the street from the Historic White Horse Inn) from 7 am to noon.

·        Free Horse Drawn Trolley to and from free parking at the Lions Club and Metamora Products

·        Round Pen Demonstrations – Equine Gatherings

10-noon, Mobile Confidence Course – building your horse’s confidence using obstacles.

12:30 – 2:00, Susan Snethkamp, Riding Lessons on the Lunge Line

2:30 – 3:30, C.A.N.T.E.R. presenting horses in need of adoption

3:30 – 5:00 Larry Large – Lauriche Saddles - Saddle Fitting

·        Business Expo – Large tent in Harmer Park featuring: Mid-Michigan Recycling – Snethkamp Dressage – Blue Water Equine Hospital – Mary McKiernan, Shenanigans Farm – Lapeer County Farm Bureau – Debbie Pace, Fair Play Farm – Julie Bates, Centered Riding – Lisa Machala, Michigan Equine Therapy – Willowdale Realty – Ann-Marie Lavallee, The Traveling Trainer – Digital Success Network –Martha Denver, Whispering Pointe Farm – Aflac Insurance – Trish Marie, Equine Astrologer – Gingell Feed Consultants/ADM Nutrition – Carol Ley, trainer – Dr. Lisa Saliga/Equilete/Equine Integrated Healthcare– Michigan Farrier’s Association – Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy – Wrapped In Style Polos – Christine Prince, Equine Artist – Premo Fence – Bluegreen Resorts

·        Speaker/Entertainment Tent offering Storyteller Lois Sprengnether-Keel at 1 p.m. as well as assorted speakers throughout the day. Check the schedule for changes at the information booth or in the tent.

o       10:00 Mary McKiernan/Shenanigans Farm – How to Become Involved in the World of Horses 101.  Trainers, lessons, purchasing a horse, equipment etc.

o       11:00 Lisa Machala – Michigan Equine Therapy

o       Noon – Trainers/Instructors Julie Bates and Debbie Pace

o       1:00 – Story teller Lois Sprengnether-Keel

o       2:00 – Michigan Farriers Association

o       3:00 - Blue Water Equine Hospital

o       4:00 – Music from Brian Bates & Co.

·        Food –

o       pancake breakfast today at Masonic Hall (7 a.m.- noon)

o       Historic White Horse Inn featuring Slow Roasted BBQ Half Chickens beginning at 11:30 a.m.

o       Metamora Pony Club – Harmer Park

o       Top of the Mornin’ Coffee Café – scones, coffee, sandwiches

o       Best’s Party Tyme – sandwiches, ice cream

o       Chocolate Inked – ice cream, treats

·        Breed Displays – Equine Gatherings

·        Dehner Boot Co. – President Jeff Ketzler.  Come and meet him while being measured for boots at Equine Gatherings.

·        Historical Carriage Tours 11:00 – 5:00 make reservations and buy tickets at the information booth. ($5 adults and $3 children)

·        Ask the Vet – 1-3 p.m. Dr. Karl Gubert – All Creatures Veterinary Clinic

·        Carriage Display – presented by the Metamora Carriage and Driving Association – in the Village Lot next to Best’s Party Tyme

·        Farmer’s Market – at Equine Gatherings and The Village Salt Box

·        Dressage Show – watch riders compete at Win-A-Gin Farms – Special presentations at noon. Get directions at the information tent

·        Children’s Activities –

o       Pony Rides – in Harmer Park

o       Horse Cookie Decorating – 1 p.m. behind the Historic White Horse Inn

o       Family Scarecrow Making –and other children’s activities next to Best’s Party Tyme

o       Horse Tattoos –  at Design Works Custom Jewelry Studio

o       Pumpkin Painting – at Chocolate Inked, Chocolate and Ice Cream store.

o       Hair Braiding – at Emily’s Salon and Boutique

o       Make An Edible Spider – at Top Of the Mornin’ Coffee Cafe

Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

·        Parade at 1 p.m.!

·        Free Horse Drawn Trolley to and from free parking at the Lions Club and Metamora Products

·        Round Pen Demonstrations – Equine Gatherings

o       10am -  Mary McKiernan, Shenanigans Farm -  Demo of a riding lesson, What to expect in your first riding lesson.

o       11:30 – 1:00 – Dorothy Mueller, Ironwood Farm – Solving Problems/Re-Training in the Round Pen

o       2:00 – 4:00 – Daniel Nummer and Kaitlyn Boltic – Serenity Farms – Communicating with your Horse using Trick Training.

·        Business Expo – Large tent in Harmer Park featuring: Mid-Michigan Recycling – Susan Snethkamp, Snethkamp Dressage – Blue Water Equine Hospital – Mary McKiernan, Shenanigans Farm – Lapeer County Farm Bureau with Craig Van Norman – Debbie Pace, Fair Play Farm – Julie Bates, Centered Riding – Lisa Machala, Michigan Equine Therapy – Willowdale Realty – Ann-Marie Lavallee, The Traveling Trainer – Digital Success Network –Martha Denver, Whispering Pointe Farm – Aflac Insurance – Trish Marie, Equine Astrologer – Gingell Feed Consultants/ADM Nutrition – Carol Ley, trainer  â€“ Dr. Lisa Saliga/Equilete/Equine Integrated Healthcare - Michigan Farrier’s Association – Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy – Wrapped In Style Polos – Christine Prince, Equine Artist – Premo Fence – Bluegreen Resorts

·        Speaker/Entertainment Tent offering Sweet Adelines- Immediately after the parade as well as assorted speakers throughout the day. Check the schedule at the information booth or in the tent for any changes.

o       10:00 – Ann-Marie Lavallee, The Traveling Trainer

o       11:00 – Gingell Feed Consultants/ADM Nutrition

o       12:00 – Carol Ley/Trainer

o       2:00 – Sweet Adelines

o       3:00 – Music from Brian Bates & Co.

·        Food –

o       Slow Roasted BBQ Half Chickens beginning at 11:30, Historic White Horse Inn

o       Metamora Pony Club – Harmer Park

o       Top of the Mornin’ Coffee Café – scones, coffee, sandwiches

o       Best’s Party Tyme – sandwiches, ice cream

o       Chocolate Inked – ice cream, treats

·        Breed Displays – Equine Gatherings

·        Dehner Boots – President Jeff Ketzler.  Come and meet him while being measured for boots at Equine Gatherings.

·        Historical Carriage Tours 12:00 – 4:00 make reservations and buy tickets at the information booth. ($5 adults and $3 children)

·        Carriage Display – presented by the Metamora Carriage and Driving Association – in the Village Lot next to Best’s Party Tyme

·        Farmer’s Market – at Equine Gatherings and The Village Salt Box

·        Team Penning – 2 p.m. Watch this interesting competition at Dude’s Arena. Get directions at the Information Tent

·        Dressage Show watch riders compete at Win-A-Gin Farms – Special presentations at noon. Get directions at the Information tent.

·        Children’s Activities –

o       Pony Rides – in Harmer Park

o       Horse Tattoos –  at Design Works Custom Jewelry Studio

o       Pumpkin Painting – at Chocolate Inked Chocolate and Ice Cream store.

o       Hair Braiding – at Emily’s Salon and Boutique

o       Make An Edible Spider – at Top Of the Mornin’ Coffee Café

o       Misc Children’s Activities – next to Best’s Party Tyme

Come to a Talk to the Pro-Night!

Thursday September 4, 6-8 pm Share your horse stories around the campfire tonight! We all have a good story to tell… and we can’t wait to hear your story!! We'll be making s'mores to go along with our popcorn.  Come hear the one about Carol in her horse ballerina days! 

Looks like rain is in the forecast....call us at 810-678-8000 around 5 and we'll let you know if we are going to re-schedule.

September 27 and 28...Celebration of the Horse!!!!!  Check our website to see how to participate.

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