SLO-CDS General Meeting

July 30, 2024 at Four Corners Dressage in Paso Robles

 

Attendance: David Eckstein, Ellen Eckstein, Jeanne Boyd, Barbi Breen-Gurley, Geoff Gurley, Katey Katz,

Stacie Rice, Kelly Thulin, John Rees, Nikki Soich, Bev Lewis, Linda Wleklinski

 

Old Business:

 

2025 SLO-CDS Wine Country Dressage Show

 May 3 & 4, 2025 at Twin Rivers Ranch

 John updated us that Eric Grimm has been hired as Manager and Secretary. Eric is from the Pomona

area and will be accompanied by his wife who will also assist at the show.

 Doris North was hired as TD.

 The search for the judge is continuing. Only one judge will be hired, unless the volume of entries

supports the need for a second judge.

 

Amelia Newcomb Clinic

 Stacie reported that the committee is working with Amelia, and that a one-day clinic is tentatively

scheduled for Saturday November 2, 2024 at Eastside Farms Equestrian Center in Santa Maria.

 There will be 8 45-minute spots available in the clinic with a 15 minute break between each ride and a

30 minute lunch. The cost will be $287.50 per ride. Auditors will also be able to purchase spots.

 Stacie and the committee will be signing the contract soon. They still need to ascertain that the deposit

is refundable, and what are the terms of cancellation. Amelia has confirmed that in case of rain, the

clinic will be rescheduled. 5 of the 8 sports are still available for riders. Payment in full is required to hold your spot. Riders whoneed to cancel will receive a refund if their spot is filled by another paid rider. Please contact Stacie if

you would like to secure your spot.

 

Sponsorship

 2025 Sponsorship Committee Members are needed to keep our chapter running. Please consider

joining the Committee or donating to SLO-CDS.

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Treasurer’s Report

 John reported for Laurie Gage that we have a balance of $17,019.06 in our account.

 

Next General Meeting will be scheduled for early October in South County.

 

The meeting was followed by a hands-on demonstration of Veterinary Medical Manipulation by Dr. David

Eckstein DVM. Thank you Dr Eckstein for teaching us about equine acupuncture and chiropractic techniques.