District One Horsetales February 2004

The first meeting of the year was held Thursday, 1/8/04, in Midlothian. We had the Pizza place-meeting room packed---way to go. Billy & Heather did an excellent job as our leaders starting off the 2004 year.

2004 District Playdays will be:

Saturday 3/6 11AM hosted by Cedar Hill at the Cedar Hill Arena-rain date 3/13

Saturday 4/3 11AM hosted by Midlothian-arena TBD-NO rain date scheduled

Saturday 5/1 11AM hosted by all 3 clubs at the GP Arena-rain date 5/8

Saturday 6/5 11AM hosted by Grand Prairie at the GP Arena-rain date 6/12

The District playdays are $1.50/per event and open to everyone (Non D1 Members welcome). The playdays will start with Sr. Women and then go to the kids and back-up again.

The Stock Show Parade is tomorrow (1/17/04). The rain is coming down and should continue through Saturday night. More details next month on which brave soles endured the rain to ride in the Parade.

Our District is growing---Cedar Hill Saddle Club has several new families. Welcome to D1.

We also have several people looking for ponies---our younger riders are getting ready. If you know of a good pony call me or post your pony in the classifieds on the website: www.narcsp.org

Speaking of the website----this is a tool that is very useful, if used. I personally want to thank Wren Tidwell for the excellent job she does for our entire association by hosting, updating, and keeping us all informed on current happenings. If you have an email address and not receiving updates—please log onto the website, send an email to Wren requesting your name to be added to her contact list.

Best Recovery Wishes to Johnny Roland. He had his gall bladder removed.

Many activities are around the corner:

1/24/04 NARC&SP January Convention

2/07/04 NARC&SP Grand Entry Night at the Stock Show

5/29/04 NARC&SP Memorial Day Trailride---I heard some exciting events are being planned

If you have any news—please contact me so I can report the good happenings.

Last but not least----Happy 18th Birthday to the NARC&SP Queen and my wonderful daughter, Shannon Race.

Until next month,

Terrie Race

tarace@aol.com