Hello,
   My name is Keith Kibler. My wife Sandy and I live in Southern IL by
the Shawnee and raise mtrs and twhs. This is our herd:
http://photobucket.com/albums/v106/kkibler/Horses/

We have a whole group of gaited riders down here but we are the only
mftrs. Everybody else is twhs or rockies.

Hope we can all ride together sometime.
Anybody going to Big Creek in late May?
Keith

Well, I made it this time.  I hope to make it Sunday.  I'll have to
see what the weather brings, and if I get everything done around here
I need to first.  Then see if I can find it.
Carole

Sarah,

Congratulations on your accomplishments! I wish I could attend the
open house Sunday, but I have a prior committment out of town.
Hopefully you will have a good turnout.

Vickie

--- In BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com, "Sarah McCoin"
<sarahmccoin@...> wrote:
>
> Check our out new logo.
>
> Also, we will be having an Open House on Sunday, March 19, 2006,
1:00 -
> 3:00 p.m. at Rivendell Farms, home of Exceptional Equestrians, in
> Washington, MO.  Located:  I-44 to Washington (Hwy 100) exit, at
the
> intersection of Hwy 47 and Hwy 100 (approx 10 miles from I-44),
turn
> left onto Hwy 47, go approx 2 miles, turn right on Country Club
Drive
> which will turn immediately left then sharp right.  Proceed
straigt to
> the "t" in road.  The farm is directly ahead and you will turn
right
> then left into the drive of the farm.
>
> Sarah McCoin
>

Vicki

Where is the starting point for this ride? Is Ron H planning on
riding? I've been wanting a chance to ride but can't seem to work it
in lately. This would be a good opportunity to make time.

Vickie Copeland

--- In BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com, "vicki cook"
<cassowary1ostrichs@...> wrote:
>
> Hi All-There I is a benefit trail ride for St. Jude on APRIL 1-it
> starts at 10am. It will be approx. 10 miles and takes about 3 hours.
> You need to get family and firends to sponsor you for the ride. You
> will get a free t-shirt if you bring in $35.00. I am leaving from
> Jefferson County, if anyone would like to form a trailer caravan on
the
> way to Owensville
>   vicki cook
>

Hi Linda, Welcome aboard. We just got up an running w/ this group last
week so we are in our infancy :)

Glad you are here
Sarah

This afternoon I met with a hunter/jumper trainer & friend who runs a
fabulous facility in Chesterfield off Wildhorse Creek Road.  The
facility is next to the where the Paso Fino barn on Wildhorse Creek
Road was next located.  (Wildhorse Creek Road is above Chesterfield
Valley, just of I-64(old Hwy 40).

Here's the deal.  The trainer said we could use the facility as long
as everyone had a current coggins and would sign a release.  To fund
the event, a major portion of the funds will be directed to
TailorMade Sport Horses and the balance will be donated to Bi-State
Fox Trotter Horse Breen Assn (the newest MFTHBA affiliate).

Let me describe the facility:  (This is the same place I train,
trained Troy Murrell on Diana Hyde's High Point Versatility 2004
Champion).  The outdoor arena footing is perfect for jumping, there
are very nice A rated jumps, and is of schooling size.  If the
weather is not agreeing with our clinic, no problem.  There is an
indoor arena where we can fit at least 4 jumps with nice footing.
Further, there are stalls available at $20 per night (12 x 12).  This
is a first rate Hunter Jumper training facility and I'm delighted we
have the opportunity to train at this facility.

The event will either be a one day deal or two days beginning Sat
afternoon and wrapping up on Sunday morning (preferred).  The cost
will be very affordable with stabling available.  Human accomodations
will need to be made.  We will need to take reservations and pre-
registration required as the facility will only hold a limited number
of trailers (depending on size of trailer and it's recommend you
bring the smaller rig).

The Bi-State FTHBA has not yet approved this event but since it is
not a sponsored BSFTHBA clinic, I don't know that approval is
required.  Simply put, BSFTHBA will benefit from some of the proceeds
of the clinic.  Please note that I will not be charging an
instructor's fee as I do not train as a professional.  My time is a
donation to benefit MFT and other gaited horses.  For those who do
not know me, I owned/trained/rode Eliminator's
Copper Bullet to three world champion - jumper - titles.  Though not
training as a professional (accepting riders/horses), I have broke
and retrained many off track thoroughbreds.

Helmets REQUIRED, English saddle RECOMMENDED, Attire --- whatever you
want to wear!

More information to follow.

Thank you.

Sarah McCoin

We are in the process of planning a jumping clinc May 6 0r 7 in
Chesterfield at a REAL Hunter Jumper barn. Any gaited horse is invited.
Sarah McCoin with be the instructor. There will be stalls available
overnight, if needed. ANYONE INTERESTED?
   More details will follow soon.       vicki cook

s usual, lot of stuff going one and I really need to get focused on
my profession ( job )but this MFT project is far more fun & thought
provoking.

This morning, I spoke w/ Dr. Bob and he is very excited.  Not sure he
will be around on Sunday but if you see him (he is a big man - like
Paul Bunyon), please be sure to introduce yourself.  He has not one
pretentious bone in his body and is very approachable - just a dandy
of a man!

He asked if I would discuss w/ his insurance broker the plans we have
and further asked that we hold off on the "open riding" sessions as
the insurance needs to be worked out.  With regard to planning
clinics, it's a go as we can purchase individual event liability
insurance so we will go ahead with getting clinics going.

However, I need to get our affiliate w/ the government and will file
next week all necessary documents, open the bank account, etc.  We
should have our by-laws established next week and ready to plan our
first official membership meeting to formally advise all members of
our ligitimacy.  To all - this is going to be a GREAT RIDE!

With regard to open riding, it occurred to me this morning (while
talking with my tall friend, Vicki Cook), that we may have another
opportunity for use of a training facility located in Wildwood, off
Wild Horse Creek Road.  This is facility is an operating hunter
jumper barn complete with an indoor and outdoor arena. This
facility's areanas are not as functional for a show as Dr. Meckers
but wouldn't it be nice to have two nice facilities for our use.  I
have a call into the trainer to see if we could put on a jumping
clinic at her facility.  Again, very accessible, however, limited
trailer space so we will need to ask that you try not to bring
the "big rig" if we use this facility.

So, Sunday to visit Dr. Mecker's place, and as soon as I hear from
the other barn manager, I will let you know.

Again, thank you all for the support.  Dr. Mecker's is very excited
and I know I'm grateful for the opportunity.

Toodles,


Sarah McCoin

Great idea - go for it and I will try to remember to utilize the
calendar as well.
S.

--- In BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com, "Mary" <mhampton@...> wrote:
>
> Vicki great idea. We can utilize it for information also, clinics
and
> such.
> Mary
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of vicki cook
> Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 1:37 PM
> To: BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [BiStateMFTAssn] Utilizing the calendar
>
> How does everyone feel about putting events, such as shows and
trail
> rides from other groups,on the calendar here? I plan our posting
our
> activites, but I
> feel there is a a big hole in people being able to find out about
fun
> shows that offer fox trot classes. I know, I have to dig far and
wide,
> and still miss some.     vicki cook
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>

Vicki great idea. We can utilize it for information also, clinics and
such.
Mary

-----Original Message-----
From: BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of vicki cook
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 1:37 PM
To: BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BiStateMFTAssn] Utilizing the calendar

How does everyone feel about putting events, such as shows and trail
rides from other groups,on the calendar here? I plan our posting our
activites, but I
feel there is a a big hole in people being able to find out about fun
shows that offer fox trot classes. I know, I have to dig far and wide,
and still miss some.     vicki cook






Yahoo! Groups Links

How does everyone feel about putting events, such as shows and trail
rides from other groups,on the calendar here? I plan our posting our
activites, but I
feel there is a a big hole in people being able to find out about fun
shows that offer fox trot classes. I know, I have to dig far and wide,
and still miss some.     vicki cook

Hi All-There I is a benefit trail ride for St. Jude on APRIL 1-it
starts at 10am. It will be approx. 10 miles and takes about 3 hours.
You need to get family and firends to sponsor you for the ride. You
will get a free t-shirt if you bring in $35.00. I am leaving from
Jefferson County, if anyone would like to form a trailer caravan on the
way to Owensville
   vicki cook

Lisa, every time I see one of these Montana rides to be retired so I can
go too.
Mary

-----Original Message-----
From: BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of lpetty65202
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 10:03 PM
To: BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BiStateMFTAssn] Re: Big Sky Fox Trotter Assn Horse Show &
Memorial Trail Ride

Wish I could go!!!
Lisa

--- In BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com, "Sarah McCoin"
<sarahmccoin@...> wrote:
>
> Hi All, I hear this is a wonderful show w/ many versatility
classes
> as well as performance classes.  Dennis and I will be attending
this
> show in 2006.  Thought ya'll might be interested.
>
> ------------------------
>
> Sarah, I forgot to give you the show info--this is what I sent off
to
> some web sites:
>
> >> Name of Event: Big Sky Fox Trotter Association Horse Show and
> Memorial
> >> Trail Ride
> >>
> >> Event Contact: Ross Damrow, show chair--406-961-4321 or
> >> rossdamrow@...
>
> >> Thea Gervais, trail ride chair--406-642-6546 or
> >> mtgervais@...
> >>
> >> Contact Information:
> >> This 12th annual point show highlights the Missouri Fox Trotter
> horse,
> >> with classes for youth and adult competitors who travel from the
> >> Pacific Northwest, the Rocky Mountain region and Missouri.
Classes
> >> include versatility, ranch horse (including cow classes), model
and
> >> performance.  It is one of three shows in the 2006 Intermountain
> >> Regional High Point Versatility Circuit.  Contact Ross Damrow
for
> more
> >> information.
> >>
> >> The memorial trail ride, held in honor of past officers Curt
Bates
> and
> >> Laurie DeMarois, takes place on Sunday, July 23, with location
in
> the
> >> Bitterroot Valley to be arranged.  The public is invited to
attend.
> >> Call Thea Gervais to sign up or for more information.
> >>
> >> Date & Time of show: July 21-22, 2006--Starts at 8 a.m. each day
>
> >> Trail ride: July 23, 2006--9:00 a.m. (tentative time & place
TBA)
> >>
> >> Location of show: Ravalli County Fairgrounds, Hamilton, MT
>
>
>
> >
> Karen Philips
> Secretary, BSFTA
> 725 Mihara Lane
> Corvallis, MT 59828
> 406-961-0101
>







Yahoo! Groups Links

Wish I could go!!!
Lisa

--- In BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com, "Sarah McCoin"
<sarahmccoin@...> wrote:
>
> Hi All, I hear this is a wonderful show w/ many versatility
classes
> as well as performance classes.  Dennis and I will be attending
this
> show in 2006.  Thought ya'll might be interested.
>
> ------------------------
>
> Sarah, I forgot to give you the show info--this is what I sent off
to
> some web sites:
>
> >> Name of Event: Big Sky Fox Trotter Association Horse Show and
> Memorial
> >> Trail Ride
> >>
> >> Event Contact: Ross Damrow, show chair--406-961-4321 or
> >> rossdamrow@...
>
> >> Thea Gervais, trail ride chair--406-642-6546 or
> >> mtgervais@...
> >>
> >> Contact Information:
> >> This 12th annual point show highlights the Missouri Fox Trotter
> horse,
> >> with classes for youth and adult competitors who travel from the
> >> Pacific Northwest, the Rocky Mountain region and Missouri.
Classes
> >> include versatility, ranch horse (including cow classes), model
and
> >> performance.  It is one of three shows in the 2006 Intermountain
> >> Regional High Point Versatility Circuit.  Contact Ross Damrow
for
> more
> >> information.
> >>
> >> The memorial trail ride, held in honor of past officers Curt
Bates
> and
> >> Laurie DeMarois, takes place on Sunday, July 23, with location
in
> the
> >> Bitterroot Valley to be arranged.  The public is invited to
attend.
> >> Call Thea Gervais to sign up or for more information.
> >>
> >> Date & Time of show: July 21-22, 2006--Starts at 8 a.m. each day
>
> >> Trail ride: July 23, 2006--9:00 a.m. (tentative time & place
TBA)
> >>
> >> Location of show: Ravalli County Fairgrounds, Hamilton, MT
>
>
>
> >
> Karen Philips
> Secretary, BSFTA
> 725 Mihara Lane
> Corvallis, MT 59828
> 406-961-0101
>

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sarah McCoin"
To: BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BiStateMFTAssn] BSFTHBA
Date: Mon, 13 Mar 2006 16:33:28 -0000

Check our out new logo.

Also, we will be having an Open House on Sunday, March 19, 2006, 1:00 -
3:00 p.m. at Rivendell Farms, home of Exceptional Equestrians, in
Washington, MO.  Located:  I-44 to Washington (Hwy 100) exit, at the
intersection of Hwy 47 and Hwy 100 (approx 10 miles from I-44), turn
left onto Hwy 47, go approx 2 miles, turn right on Country Club Drive
which will turn immediately left then sharp right.  Proceed straigt to
the "t" in road.  The farm is directly ahead and you will turn right
then left into the drive of the farm.

Sarah McCoin

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Check our out new logo.

Also, we will be having an Open House on Sunday, March 19, 2006, 1:00 -
3:00 p.m. at Rivendell Farms, home of Exceptional Equestrians, in
Washington, MO.  Located:  I-44 to Washington (Hwy 100) exit, at the
intersection of Hwy 47 and Hwy 100 (approx 10 miles from I-44), turn
left onto Hwy 47, go approx 2 miles, turn right on Country Club Drive
which will turn immediately left then sharp right.  Proceed straigt to
the "t" in road.  The farm is directly ahead and you will turn right
then left into the drive of the farm.

Sarah McCoin

Sarah, It would be nice to have the first meeting at our new home( Dr.
Meckers>. That way maybe we can get a little tour. It is suppose to
rain but so riding is probl'y out.
Mary

Hi All, I hear this is a wonderful show w/ many versatility classes
as well as performance classes.  Dennis and I will be attending this
show in 2006.  Thought ya'll might be interested.

------------------------

Sarah, I forgot to give you the show info--this is what I sent off to
some web sites:

>> Name of Event: Big Sky Fox Trotter Association Horse Show and
Memorial
>> Trail Ride
>>
>> Event Contact: Ross Damrow, show chair--406-961-4321 or
>> rossdamrow@...

>> Thea Gervais, trail ride chair--406-642-6546 or
>> mtgervais@...
>>
>> Contact Information:
>> This 12th annual point show highlights the Missouri Fox Trotter
horse,
>> with classes for youth and adult competitors who travel from the
>> Pacific Northwest, the Rocky Mountain region and Missouri.  Classes
>> include versatility, ranch horse (including cow classes), model and
>> performance.  It is one of three shows in the 2006 Intermountain
>> Regional High Point Versatility Circuit.  Contact Ross Damrow for
more
>> information.
>>
>> The memorial trail ride, held in honor of past officers Curt Bates
and
>> Laurie DeMarois, takes place on Sunday, July 23, with location in
the
>> Bitterroot Valley to be arranged.  The public is invited to attend.
>> Call Thea Gervais to sign up or for more information.
>>
>> Date & Time of show: July 21-22, 2006--Starts at 8 a.m. each day

>> Trail ride: July 23, 2006--9:00 a.m. (tentative time & place TBA)
>>
>> Location of show: Ravalli County Fairgrounds, Hamilton, MT



>
Karen Philips
Secretary, BSFTA
725 Mihara Lane
Corvallis, MT 59828
406-961-0101

----- Original Message -----
From: brutch8450@...
To: BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [BiStateMFTAssn] Test
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 21:34:30 EST

Brenda,  That is my walking horse Ellie, and Cindy who belongs to Vicki....aka cassowary1ostrichs.

 

Betty

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Yeah, approved.  I think my last post was lost but we are official!
Thanks to you all and I look forward to a great Affiliate!  More to
come soon!

Sarah McCoin


-

-- In BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com, "lpetty65202" <lpetty65202@...>
wrote:
>
>
> Have you heard anything about whether the affiliate passed today or
> not??
>
> Lisa
> --
>
> - In BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com, "Sarah McCoin"
> <sarahmccoin@> wrote:
> >
> > Our affiliate will be presented, assuming it makes the agenda,
> this
> > evening.  I believe we have the appropriate support to have this
> > affiliate approved.  My only fear is that the paperwork was
> submitted
> > today making it tough to be placed on the agenda.
> >
> > Thank you to all who have supported us.  And, we have a beautiful
> > logo
> > in the develop stages, thanks to Arlene Wilson.
> >
> > And, thank you to all who offered to serve as an officer allowing
> us
> > to
> > get up and running.  Obviously, we will have a real meeting v. a
> > virtual meeting and elect officers/directors, review by-laws, and
> all
> > the other tasks.
> >
> > thank you to Becky Myers for offering graphic artist services, we
> > will
> > need your professional eye (and wonderful photography skills).
> >
> > A huge thank you to Dr. Rober Mecker for allowing us the
> opportunity
> > to use his equestrian playground!
> >
> > If I have failed to thank anyone, I apologize - and, speak up!
> Your
> > voice counts!
> >
> > Let's foxtrot on!  Keep positive!
> >
> > Sarah McCoin
> >
>

Have you heard anything about whether the affiliate passed today or
not??

Lisa
--

- In BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com, "Sarah McCoin"
<sarahmccoin@...> wrote:
>
> Our affiliate will be presented, assuming it makes the agenda,
this
> evening.  I believe we have the appropriate support to have this
> affiliate approved.  My only fear is that the paperwork was
submitted
> today making it tough to be placed on the agenda.
>
> Thank you to all who have supported us.  And, we have a beautiful
> logo
> in the develop stages, thanks to Arlene Wilson.
>
> And, thank you to all who offered to serve as an officer allowing
us
> to
> get up and running.  Obviously, we will have a real meeting v. a
> virtual meeting and elect officers/directors, review by-laws, and
all
> the other tasks.
>
> thank you to Becky Myers for offering graphic artist services, we
> will
> need your professional eye (and wonderful photography skills).
>
> A huge thank you to Dr. Rober Mecker for allowing us the
opportunity
> to use his equestrian playground!
>
> If I have failed to thank anyone, I apologize - and, speak up!
Your
> voice counts!
>
> Let's foxtrot on!  Keep positive!
>
> Sarah McCoin
>

----- Original Message -----
From: brutch8450@...
To: BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BiStateMFTAssn] Test
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 18:45:07 EST

<< Horses%20adj%202.jpg >>

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WHOOOOHOOO!  Let's go!!!  Brenda --- In
BiStateMFTAssn@yahoogroups.com, "cassowary1ostrichs" <vcook118@...>
wrote:
>
> Just got off one of the other MFT groups. Lets start new and keep
this
> site fun and informative. We have a great bunch of folks with alot
of
> knowledge and ideas to share!! TROT ON!!!!   vicki cook
>

Just got off one of the other MFT groups. Lets start new and keep this
site fun and informative. We have a great bunch of folks with alot of
knowledge and ideas to share!! TROT ON!!!!   vicki cook

Our affiliate will be presented, assuming it makes the agenda, this
evening.  I believe we have the appropriate support to have this
affiliate approved.  My only fear is that the paperwork was submitted
today making it tough to be placed on the agenda.

Thank you to all who have supported us.  And, we have a beautiful
logo
in the develop stages, thanks to Arlene Wilson.

And, thank you to all who offered to serve as an officer allowing us
to
get up and running.  Obviously, we will have a real meeting v. a
virtual meeting and elect officers/directors, review by-laws, and all
the other tasks.

thank you to Becky Myers for offering graphic artist services, we
will
need your professional eye (and wonderful photography skills).

A huge thank you to Dr. Rober Mecker for allowing us the opportunity
to use his equestrian playground!

If I have failed to thank anyone, I apologize - and, speak up!  Your
voice counts!

Let's foxtrot on!  Keep positive!

Sarah McCoin