They are here!!  BISC Club apparel orders will be available for pickup tomorrow, Saturday 9/15, at the HJ Schooling Show.  

We have a few extras of these prized hoodies, full and quarter zip sweatshirts for purchase in case you missed the ordering cycle.  But they are expected to go fast...so don't delay!  

ALSO don't miss shopping for bargains at the BISC Annual Tack Sale, starting at 8am under the tents in front of the Clubhouse.  

Come RIDE and SHOP to support your Bainbridge Island Saddle Club.  

Good Morning Trail Volunteers

Our monthly trail work party is next Saturday, September 22^nd on the Veterane Trail 10am-1pm. Please meet at the Crystal Springs Drive entrance at 10am. There is street parking along the shoreline and on Baker Hill.  We will be working to open up the trail corridor and inspect/repair any potential hazard spots. Erik will bring an assortment of tools, but feel free to bring along  your trusty loppers.

Best, 

Emily Helgeson

Volunteer Coordinator
Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Rec District
206-488-8592

BISC ANNUAL TACK SALE
SEPTEMBER 15, 2018 - 8AM (Day of Sept HJ Show)

Mosey on over to the BISC annual tack sale, taking place under the tents on the lawn in front of the show office during our last HJ schooling show of the season. All proceeds will go towards overhead costs of Saddle Club operations and facilities upkeep.  Only cash or check will be accepted.  Many wonderful bargains will be there, so please come take advantage of this once a year event!!  

GOT TACK??

Do you have tack, apparel or barn implements that are collecting dust?  Now is the time to clean out your tack trunk, barn or garage and donate it towards a great cause!  Plus make room for new stuff!

DONATION / TACK SALE:

Please bring your items, large or small, clean and ready to use, (w/ retail or est price if available) to the Saddle Club office BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14...  Or, start a collection at your barn and call us to arrange a pick-up (BI and Poulsbo only)…Jackie Flannery 206-747-1734.  

We will also be accepting items in the AM on the day of the sale, Sept 15, which is the last BISC Hunter Jumper Show for the year.  

“SILENT AUCTION” :  WE ALSO PLAN TO HAVE A FEW choice USED items to bid on during the day. 

Here are a few examples: 

• Porta-Grazer ie: Slow Hay Feeder & Soaker. Size XL. Excellent for stall rest or rehab.
  
  

• Rambo Turnout Blanket.  Navy, med Weight. Used, Size 81.

It happens only once a year... earn double points at the HJ schooling show this Saturday, 8/11!!  

Show starts at 8am with Jumpers, followed by Hunters and Equitation.  Stalls may be reserved through your trainer, or by contacting Jackie Chipman at jackie_chipman@msn.com or 206-310-7478.

Don't miss this opportunity to catch up or jump ahead towards securing a coveted year-end award, presented at the November Awards Banquet.

See you on Saturday...Happy Trails!

The BISC apparel order is going in early next week, so it's not too late to sneak in your order for a sweatshirt in the style and color of your choice.  Orders will be taken through Sunday, 7/15.

ORDER HERE 

Join the "club"...don't be left without one!

An exciting Member Event is coming up this Saturday, July 7.

Schelule of Events:

9am       Equestrian games
11:30am    Barbeque lunch
12:30pm    Member meeting

We will enjoy of morning of fun equestrian games (free) and schooling courses ($3 ea) with a complimentary BBQ, followed by short meeting in which the Board will be discussing our efforts to finally secure 501(c)(3) non-profit tax-exempt status for our Club.  We will present what has led us to pursue changing status, the benefits, and the time-line of this process.  Our legal counsel, Kol Medina, will be with us to answer questions.  The meeting will conclude with vote to adjust our By-Laws to better align to the federal 501(c)(3) criteria. 

If you are not a currently member but would like to participate in this event and help shape the future of the Club, please feel free to become a member and join us!

Event Description:  Come join us for a morning of fun and games followed by a BBQ and brief membership meeting. We will set courses at 3 or 4 different heights to accommodate different ages and ability levels. Each schooling round will cost $3. The schooling rounds will be followed by an assortment of equestrian games: ride a "buck", egg & spoon and streamer team to name a few.... all free of charge. Also included is a casual BBQ lunch compliments of BISC. This is a member event but non-members are welcome to ride too if they wish by simply joining the club :) .  An "event" level, weekend membership is always an option, but does not hold voting privileges. We hope to see you on the 7th. Please let us know if you can come and if you need a stall. We will be holding a brief membership meeting to approve new By-Laws, to facilitate our transition back to non-profit status! So exciting :)  Please RSVP to jackie_chipman@msn.com.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to order a BISC sweatshirt.  Hoodies, full-zip hooded, ¼ zip and crew sweatshirts are now available to order online in an assortment of colors in youth & adult sizes THROUGH JUNE 17.  Payment due upon pick up. 

Place your order today! 

ORDER HERE

What a great day Saturday turned out to be for the June 9 HJ show!  It was a light showing of participation but a fun time nonetheless.

Congratulations to our high-point champions!
Jumper - Bryna Ross on Electra
Trot Pole Hunters - Lindsey Merrifield on Giddeon
Cross Rail Hunters - Mary Brickle on Esparado
Tiny Hunters - Travis Martinson on Squirt
Pre-Child/Adult - Angie Tronset on South Pacific

A HEARTY THANK YOU to our sponsor Countryman Stables, judge Mary Ann Lee and announcer Laura Wise.  Also a round of applause to our tireless supporting office staff and Pony Club cook shack staff.  These folks made the day a success!

Starting tomorrow, Wednesday 6/6, the arenas will be closed for watering and drag in preparation for the hunter-jumper show on Saturday 6/9.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

We hope to see you at the show!

Please check the BISC May 2018 Newsletter for all the latest Saddle Club news.  Hope to see you on June 9 for our next HJ Schooling Show!

Newsletter Contents:

• Past Show Results
• Club Apparel Orders
• Stall Reservations Update
• Changes in the Board of Directors
• Hay Nets and Big Rigs
  and more...

Happy Trails!