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Punta Gorda Horseman's Association Speed Show
Charlotte County Community Services is currently permitting the PGHA to host events as scheduled. While we hope this message finds you all of excellent health, should you be feeling unwell, please refrain from attending. In the event that missing a PGHA competition will remove you from eligibility for year-end awards, please contact your director.
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The PGHA Speed Show is the 2nd Saturday of the month unless otherwise noted on the Showbill.
Speed Director: Kathy Castranova
All shows start at 5 PM
Speed Director: Kathy Castranova
All shows start at 5 PM
Good Morning Riders and Members,
Just a few quick notes before Saturday's show:
We will have a new vendor who makes a lot of her food by hand. Audrey and her Hubby Don make everything fresh. Please make plans to visit their food trailer and look at the menu. Let me know if you would like them to come to the remaining shows. Since most of us start getting ready for the show early many of us get hungry shortly after 5 or 6. It's great to have a place to buy something other than pizza and ice cream. Thank you
We need volunteers to keep the show running smoothly. This week we will need an entrance gate person. Also 3 arena crew people. Please step up to the needs of the show. Let me know asap if you will help.
The Banquet date is June 27thSaturday. I think I said the 20th in my newsletter. Oops, my mistake.
See you all in a few days.
Kathy Castronova
Speed Director
Just a few quick notes before Saturday's show:
We will have a new vendor who makes a lot of her food by hand. Audrey and her Hubby Don make everything fresh. Please make plans to visit their food trailer and look at the menu. Let me know if you would like them to come to the remaining shows. Since most of us start getting ready for the show early many of us get hungry shortly after 5 or 6. It's great to have a place to buy something other than pizza and ice cream. Thank you
We need volunteers to keep the show running smoothly. This week we will need an entrance gate person. Also 3 arena crew people. Please step up to the needs of the show. Let me know asap if you will help.
The Banquet date is June 27thSaturday. I think I said the 20th in my newsletter. Oops, my mistake.
See you all in a few days.
Kathy Castronova
Speed Director
Good Morning Speed Show Riders,
I can't believe it's February already. Are you over the holiday clean-up? Well hold on to your hats because this month is going to be a busy one. We have 2 shows this month. February 8th & 29th. That's right! I hope you can make both.
Our season has been wonderful. We have been growing with new members and non-members from all over. Because each club is different, some are not familiar with how we do a show, I will go over some important rules at the bottom of this newsletter. More importantly is that I want to give everyone a BIG "THANK YOU" for coming to our PGHA shows. You are what makes this Speed Division ROCK .
Believe it or not we are now working on the Awards Banquet in June. We are going to have an awesome Banquet for all the members of our club. There are 4 shows left to power-up your riding talents and win beautiful prizes for all your hard work and efforts. The banquet will be held at the beautiful Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda, located on the Peace River on 41 N and Taylor St. It's a time to shine as we reward our riders dedication for sticking with what it takes to connect to one of the most fabulous creatures God made, Your horse.
As you noticed at the show we have a lot of younger riders now. We love them and welcome them since they are the future of our Charlotte equine community. Thank you parents for bringing them to the shows. I know it takes a lot of work. Some Saturdays you would just like to stay home and rest but instead you are giving them the opportunity to connect with the horse and show everyone their talents as well as their beautiful best friend. You are making memories with your children that will last a lifetime.
I would like to make sure all our little ones are safer at the shows so I am going to ask you to watch your little cowboys and cowgirls as they play in-between their classes.
Keep our Youth riders safe and teach them Horsemanship Etiquette.
Thank You
Kathy Castronova
Speed Director
I can't believe it's February already. Are you over the holiday clean-up? Well hold on to your hats because this month is going to be a busy one. We have 2 shows this month. February 8th & 29th. That's right! I hope you can make both.
Our season has been wonderful. We have been growing with new members and non-members from all over. Because each club is different, some are not familiar with how we do a show, I will go over some important rules at the bottom of this newsletter. More importantly is that I want to give everyone a BIG "THANK YOU" for coming to our PGHA shows. You are what makes this Speed Division ROCK .
Believe it or not we are now working on the Awards Banquet in June. We are going to have an awesome Banquet for all the members of our club. There are 4 shows left to power-up your riding talents and win beautiful prizes for all your hard work and efforts. The banquet will be held at the beautiful Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda, located on the Peace River on 41 N and Taylor St. It's a time to shine as we reward our riders dedication for sticking with what it takes to connect to one of the most fabulous creatures God made, Your horse.
As you noticed at the show we have a lot of younger riders now. We love them and welcome them since they are the future of our Charlotte equine community. Thank you parents for bringing them to the shows. I know it takes a lot of work. Some Saturdays you would just like to stay home and rest but instead you are giving them the opportunity to connect with the horse and show everyone their talents as well as their beautiful best friend. You are making memories with your children that will last a lifetime.
I would like to make sure all our little ones are safer at the shows so I am going to ask you to watch your little cowboys and cowgirls as they play in-between their classes.
- All riders who want to stay on their horses when not showing in the arena must stay on the street side of the arena. No riding near the registration booth or near the exit and entrance gate. It might be best to get off your horse and tie it up by the trailer.
- The only people who should be in the holding pen should be the riders called for the next class. If you need help getting you horse to go out the shut come and see me.
- Bring a chair for the little ones to sit and watch the seasoned riders ride. They can sit on the arena side where the registration booth is. Please tell the children not to climb on the railsof the arena since it is a dangerous thing to do. They might get hurt or the rider might get hurt if the horse gets spooked.
- Keep the exit gate and entrance gate clear. Some horses are very excited and might not see the children or adults and run right over you. Imagine 1000 pounds knocking you off your feet. Horses are not soft and fluffy. They are all hard muscle. It hurts.
- Park trailers on the strip where all the trailers always park and leave enough room for your horse to be tied up as well as your neighbors horse. The less contact they have usually is the best. Cars should be parked on the street side of the arena. We have water hoses available so make sure your horse is hydrated. Hay bags are nice to have to keep them occupied. I know we all like to be near the arena so come early and get a good parking space.
Keep our Youth riders safe and teach them Horsemanship Etiquette.
Thank You
Kathy Castronova
Speed Director
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