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Bernies Opinion...
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West Coast Active Riders and Zone 10
HITS has also been cooperating in addressing the needs
of exhibitors. They have published a large list of issues
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raised by exhibitors that they state will be addressed and
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In Los Angeles, last November, PCHA, ZONE
in compliance by the start of this ‘08 Desert Circuit. For
me, they have complied with one of the most important,
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10 Jumper Committee, and WCAR appointed Bernie
long overdue issues, “footing”.
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Traurig to be the Technical Representative to the 2008
HITS Desert Circuit for their organizations.
Q. What else is happening that is going to
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play a part in the West Coast Future?
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Q. What do you see this role as being during
A. Another show of unity here
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Thermal?
on the West Coast is the recent
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formation of the United Horseman’s
. The idea is that having one voice as the point person
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Group, with Ali Nilforushan at the
and spokesman for the above organizations should
helm. This group has stated that
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greatly simplify communication regarding the footing
their goal is to ensure riders, trainers,
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and other show standard issues that have been brought
and owners a voice in improving
forward.
and maintaining the quality of
Thermal is a work in progress. If management and
horse shows for a betterment of
exhibitors share the same vision, think what this facility
show jumping on the West Coast.
could be down the road for the West Coast. Hopefully,
This group encompasses all three
we can all facilitate a meeting of the minds to enable this
disciplines, hunters, jumpers and
facility to realize its fullest potential.
equitation. It will be exciting to follow
I was elected Chairman of WCAR last year. Although
it as it formulates its organization.
Ali Nilforushan & Leslie Steele
it’s an enormously time consuming volunteer position,
the ultimate rewards for this Coast are endless. WCAR
Bernie Traurig is George Morris’s Associate Chef d’Equippe and was
has taken a much more aggressive stance in its role as
recently appointed Co-Chairman of the USEF High Performance
liaison between exhibitors and managers. People on our
Committee with Anne Kursinski. If you would like to contact Bernie, please
coast seem to have a real desire lately for positive change;
email califshowbiz@aol.com and include “For Bernie” in the subject line.
adopting a pioneering spirit of sorts and that has to be
admired.
Q. Where can the West Coast go because
there seems to be so much unity here now
between these organizations?
You need it...We’ve got it!
A. For me, this unity has become really apparent
- Largest Selection of
New & Used Saddles
throughout this year and continues to gain strength. Last in Southern California
year’s Desert Circuit, and the opening of a new show
- English & Western
facility, seemed to act as the catalyst as we move to the
Tack & Apparel
2008 show year. The issues raised by so many exhibitors,
- Blankets & Horsewear
who attended Thermal, created an unprecedented type
of unity between owners, riders, and trainers. This is the
- Grooming Supplies,Fly
first time I’ve seen this in my career.
Products & Supplements
New items
Consignment Sales
The World Cup riders for example, who have a yearly Blanket Cleaning & Repair
meeting to access the quality of the existing World Cup Clipper Sharpening
qualifiers and make recommendations for changing Tack Repair
venues, were totally in sync. They were successful in their
efforts of having all World Cup qualifiers held indoors in
Thrifty Horse also carries
the future, and thus more related to the Finals.
jewelry, gift & decor items,
books and so much more!
HITS agreed to upgrade all jumper rings with the
760 North Main Street, #101
same new footing being installed in the Grand Prix oval, Corona, CA 92880
Grand Prix warm up and new indoor World Cup venue. 951-280-0294
Hiring a show jumping footing specialist from Holland,
Thriftyhorse@aol.com
Bart Poels, is a huge upgrade on HITS part, and speaks www.thriftyhorse.com
volumes to our horses, riders and owners.
We’d love to see you! New Everyday Hours 9am - 6pm!
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