Join Us for the EPIC Indoor Used Tack Sale & Swap

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Bridle hanging from hookShop for great deals on everything you need for you and your horse!
WHEN: Saturday, November 5, 2011 (Rain or shine!), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Indoor arena at Breezy Hollow Farm 19721 Bucklodge Rd., Boyds, MD


VENDORS WANTED
Clear out your tack room, and make some extra money for the holidays!
Spaces are approx 12×12; bring your own table, chairs, change, etc. Setup begins at 9 a.m.
COST: Free for EPIC members and valid equine-related nonprofits; $10/space nonmembers
Arena can accommodate small trailers. (Please let us know ahead of time if you will need space for this.)
Have clean items in good condition but don’t want to purchase a booth? Donate them to EPIC to sell! (tax receipts available.)
Please contact Stacey to arrange a drop-off, or bring by Breezy Hollow before 9:30 a.m. the morning of the sale.

To reserve your space, email Stacey no later than Thursday, November 3.

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Eco Gala, Green Cup of Polo Support EPIC

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Green Cup of Polo

Click for enlargement of flier.

As world citizens, we have a responsibility to reverse some of today’s trends to preserve the environment for our future generations. The Green Cup promotes the goal of conservation and protection by bringing together committed parties to show support of those prominent organizations that work to solve today’s environmental issues.

This makes the Green Cup of Polo the DC area’s most outstanding event supporting green initiatives. it creates a venue for socializing as well as an opportunity for corporations, nonprofit organizations and politicians to join forces and raise awareness of environmental issues.
This year’s profits will go to support NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council and  EPIC (Equestrian Partners in Conservation) Help us build a better environment by supporting the Green Cup of Polo and these hardworking nonprofits by becoming a sponsor today.

The 2011 Green Cup Polo weekend begins with the Eco Gala, Thursday, September 15, at the magnificent L2 Lounge in the heart of Georgetown. As a best-in-class lounge that competes with scenes found in international destinations worldwide, L2 is ideally suited to host the Green Cup Eco Gala with it’s international audience of like-minded diplomats, Washingtonians and polo players. Join us at this world-class location for an exciting evening including a green auction, music and an opportunity to mingle with VIPs, sponsors and polo players. Tickets cost $100 each.

The weekend caps off with the Green Cup Polo on Saturday, September 17. General admission tickets start at $25 per person if purchased before September 14. Prices go up for purchasing tickets at the door. A combo gala/VIP Clubhouse Ticket is available for the special price of $150.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.greencuppolo.com. We look forward to seeing you there!
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EPIC Trail Ride: Saturday, May 21

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Join EPIC for our first trail ride of the year on Saturday, May 21, at Woodstock Equestrian Park in Beallsville, MD! Meet fellow equestrians while you take a guided tour of one of Montgomery County’s fine trail systems, and enjoy complimentary post-ride refreshments.

We will offer several groups: walk only, walk-trot, walk-trot-some canter and fast (depending on interest). Groups begin leaving at 10 a.m. Please try to arrive no later than 9:15 to sign in.

To register for the ride, email Traci Donatelli at HERE at tracidonatelli@hotmail.com no later than May 18 with your name, phone number and the group you’d like to ride in. Rain date is Sunday, May 22.

There is no charge to participate, but donations are appreciated. ASTM/SEI-approved helmets and proof of negative Coggins are required. Download a copy of the EPIC release form HERE if you’d like to fill it out ahead of time.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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You Are Invited to the Ambassadors’ Cup Polo Match!

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Enjoy an exciting day of polo while supporting  the scholarship fund of the Jose M Estrada School of Argentina.

Join guests (ambassadors and/or players) from Argentina, Brasil, Afghanistan, USA, England, France, Greece and Malaysia to honor the Guest of Honor, His Excellancy Said T. Jawad, Ambassador of Afghanistan.

Sponsored by the Embassy of Argentina

September 25, 2010 (Rain Date: September 26th, 2010)
Gates Open 11:00 a.m., match 1:30 p.m.

ADMISSION: Free
$20 suggested donation per car
$400 Box Seats (4 people)
DONATIONS AND BOX TICKET SALES AT THE GATE

LOCATION:
Capitol Polo Club
14660 Hughes Road, Poolesville, MD
at the intersection of Hughes & River Roads

For more information, visit www.CapitolPoloClub.com or click here.

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Ride the Dry Seneca Trail, June 19, 2010!

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Experience a part of the wonderful EPIC trail system while you meet new people who share your interests in trail riding. This approximately two-hour guided ride will take you through the beautiful Dry Seneca stream valley corridor and traverse the new North End Loop. The Dry Seneca Trail is a sanctioned public trail through private and county park lands, which is signed, maintained and monitored by EPIC. Click here to view a map of the trail.

When: Saturday, June 19, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Please arrive no later than 9:30 a.m. to register.) Plan to join us after the ride for complimentary food and drinks!
(Tentative Rain Date: Sunday, June 20–see below for weather cancellation information)

Where: Mrs. Ladd’s farm, 15300 Sugarland Road, Poolesville (click on address to view location in Mapquest)

Levels: Slow (walk only), Medium (walk/trot) and Fast (walk/trot/canter). Please note when you RSVP which group you would like to join. Groups may be split or combined depending on amount of interest.

Cost: FREE!

RSVP: Advance registration is requested. Please e-mail Naomi Manders at naomimanders0@gmail.com and include your full name,  group you would like to ride with, e-mail and phone number.

Weather Cancellation: Call (301) 279-7994 the night before or day of the ride for information.

The Small Print:
• Riders will be required to sign a liability waiver.
• A current negative Coggins must be provided for any horse taking part in this ride. You may send the info with your registration or bring it with you on the day of the ride.
• Due to insurance regulations, participants MUST wear ASTM/SEI-approved safety helmets. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Join us on Facebook for regular updates on EPIC, Montgomery County Agriculture Reserve land conservation and information on future rides and other events!

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ISHS Varsity

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Big Easy Farm to Host Benefit Jumper Show

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March 13, 2010–Big Easy Farm of Boyds, Maryland (located at Canterbury Farm on Bucklodge Rd.) will host a Memorial Day Jumper Show, May 29, 2010, starting at 9 a.m. Proceeds will benefit Great & Small Therapeutic Riding. 6 divisions will be offered from 18″ crossrails to 3′-3’3″ Schooling Jumpers. There is an add-back class at 2’9″, and special classes will include the 3’6″ $500 Alex Hartner Classic and a Horse Show Mom Classic (x-rails).

Download a horse show flyer here. For more information, visit www.bigeasyfarm.com.

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ISHS Jr Varsity

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Kate Chadderton Jumping Clinic

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