Bash at LaSH Finals


A Big Horse Association,


The Louisiana Stock Inc.


(LaSH) had its 2017 Show Season brought to a close with their Final End of the Year Show on November 18-19 at the Beauregard Parish Arena in Deridder, Louisiana. Horses and riders from Louisiana and Texas came to Deridder not only to collect their end of the year awards but also to compete for additional prizes and awards for the two day Final Show. Prizes valued at over $40,000 were awarded to both division high point riders and also individual class top riders. Prizes varied from trophy saddles for division high point riders to belt buckles, saddle pads, bridles and other horse related equipment for top rid- ers in both divisions and individual classes. LaSH offers 10 regular one day shows a year that feature ranch cutting,


2017 Division HP Riders (lt to rt) are Trinity Moody, 13&U; Emie Johnson, 14-18, Whitney Moody, Novice; Christina Kinnaird, Amateur; Steve Theriot, Junior Horse; Bryan Cook, Non-Pro; and Layne DuBose, Open.


An auction was held during the Final show which featured member do-


nated items to benefit the LaSH scholarship fund. The Bryan Sumrall me- morial scholarship was established to honor a former LaSH member that contributed greatly to the association. The entire amount raised from the auction goes directly towards scholarships for members that are graduating high school or are currently enrolled in a college or university. LaSH focuses on not only providing affordable shock horse competi-


working cow, reining, trail and ranch pleasure. Horse show divisions include Open, Non-Pro, Junior Horse, Amateur, Novice, Youth 14-18, Youth 13 and under & Youth 8 and under (pleasure and trail only). Riders qualify for the Final show by competing in at least 6 regular shows during the show year.


Fort Worth Dressage Club News


The Fort Worth Dressage Club (FWDC) is a


club devoted to dressage and dressage activities for its members. We work throughout the year to provide educational opportunities and fun activi- ties for our members. We recognize all types of dressage riders, including gaited dressage, West- ern dressage and event riders. FWDC holds monthly meetings at Szechuan


Chinese Restaurant off Bryant Irving the 4th Monday of every month at 6:30 PM. Everyone is welcome. No monthly meeting in January. In-


stead, up next is our Annual Awards Din- ner and silent Auction to benefit our Scholar- ship Program. This will be held the sec- ond Saturday in Janu- ary at Blue Mesa in Fort Worth. Check out our


website at www.fortworthdressageclub.com. We have pictures of members at different activities and our latest happenings. FWDC sends out a monthly newsletter and


group e-mails to members to keep them informed of club activities and other dressage events in the community. Let me know if you would like a dressage event added to our calendar. FWDC was proud to put on a benefit clinic


Melissa M and clinician Gretchen Benefit clinic with rider


for member Lindsay Cooper who was hospital- ized with pneumonia for several days. Instructor Gretchen Aycock donated a full day of lessons and David and Tricia Scott donated the use of their beautiful facility Four Friends Farm. The


tions but also encouraging the development of horsemen’s knowledge and skills through both competitions and clinics throughout the year. The over- all goal of LaSH is to create better horses and horsemen. To learn more, visit us at www.louisianastockhorse.com. w


Party was a hit! The Holiday


News & Events


clinic was full, successful and we are proud to support Lindsay. FWDC member Renee Smith also put together an on-line auction on Facebook and many people donated. Lindsay is recovering and slowly regaining her strength and starting to ride again. It was heartwarming to see so many in the horse community come together to support a fellow horseperson! FWDC held its holiday celebration at The


Londoner Pub and had quite a turnout! Lots of gag gifts and fun and creative holiday sweaters! Join FWDC and learn more about the won-


derful sport of dressage. WE welcome all levels of riders on all breeds of horses! w


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