february 3, 2020

Minutes of the February 3, 2020 General Meeting of the Tehachapi Mountain Chapter, CDS and of the Bear Valley Springs Dressage Club

Call to order: Chemaine Hurtado, President Time: 6:41 pm

In attendance: Melissa Auman, Kathy Carey, Tracy Donahue, Cathi Estes, Chemaine Hurtado, Morgan Hurtado, Alexis Milton, Lizzie Novotny, Janice Polletta, Kathe Rich, Karen Sweaney, Mary Thompson

Approval of the minutes of the January 14, 2020 Meeting: Janice Polletta, Second: Cathi Estes

AGENDA:
1. Financial reports: Tracy
TEHACHAPI MOUNTAIN CHAPTER · Treasurer's Report · February 1, 2020
BEGINNING BALANCE $399.20
Income $0.00
Total Income $0.00
Expenses
CDS Bakersfield Show
& Insurance Fees $185.00
CDS AA Clinic Fee $150.00
Total Expenses $335.00
ENDING BALANCE $64.20
BVS DRESSAGE CLUB · Treasurer's Report · February 1, 2020
EGINNING BALANCE $2,825.71
Income
Membership Renewal $190.00
Food Cashbox Total $99.73
Total Income $289.73
Expenses
Total Expenses $0.00
ENDING BALANCE $3,115.44

2. Confirmed show schedule and judges: Chemaine/Morgan
a. All judges confirmed
b. April 26, Bakersfield: Louise Koch "S"
c. May 31, BV: Judge: Katy Barglow "R"
d. June 28, BVS: Ulf Wadeborn
e. July 26, BVS: Barbara Breen-Gurley "S"
f. August 30, BVS: Donna Richardson "S"

3. WDAA Approval for August Show: Janice
a. Shows will be listed in the CDS Omnibus, on the CWDA website, and in the CWA
omnibus
b. Donna Richardson, “S”, who is judging the August 30 show, is a National Level
Western Dressage judge

4. Club Membership Renewals: Tracy
a. 24 applications submitted, 18 BVS Club memberships paid and 1 non-BVS,
contributing membership paid

5. Equestrian Advisory Committee Update: Tracy & Kathy
a. Marquee to be placed at the entrance to the Equestrian Center
i. It will feature upcoming events held by the seven equestrian clubs in BVS
ii. Cost will be approximately $5k
iii. The clubs will give their event/show schedules to Butch, who will add them to
the marquee
b. Fourth of July Parade
i. The equestrian clubs are hoping for a large equestrian presence in the Fourth
of July parade
ii. This will be coordinated by the Horseman’s Club
iii. Please consider participating so BVSDC is represented
c. Attendance at EAC
i. Cathy noted increased attendance at EAC
ii. Upcoming events include formation of a drill team and a bomb-proof clinic

6. Day-after show clinic with judges: Chemaine
a. No day-after show in Bakersfield (venue not available)
b. Clinic rides will be 45 minutes with a fee of $120
c. Tracy is investigating insurance options

7. Riding Warehouse Giveaway: Karen
a. Karen distributed coupons
b. Coupon code: TMCDS
c. Valid 2/1/20-2/10/20
d. Online, by phone, or in store
e. Donna Fraser won the raffle

8. Announcements:
a. “Drive with Me” clinic by Carriage Club
b. February 27, 10 am, at EC
c. No sign-up required, just show up

9. Discussion: All
a. Dressage Court at EC
i. Footing and arena placement neglected prior to shows
ii. Court set-up not done by Butch
iii. Previously implemented by Lois Quinn
iv. Consider a sign-up sheet for volunteers
v. Will be on the Agenda for the March meeting
b. Junior Clinic
i. Motion by Chemaine Hurtado for TMC to send a Junior to the CDS Junior Clinic, second by Kathe
1. Winner: Abigail Robbins: Congratulations!
c. Chemaine inquired about interest in a Working Equitation (WE) clinic
i. Show of hands indicated interest
ii. Chemaine will contact Nicole Chastain who trains WE riders
d. Chemaine opened discussion of sponsor prizes at shows
i. We are seeking more sponsors
ii. See our website for show award structure
iii. We will post our shows on the United States Eventing Association (USEA) Area VI Eventing website

10. Adjournment: 7:22 pm