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The Castor Review, October, 1981 7 Recreation R.A. budget under control The Russell Recreation Associa- tion held its annual meeting three months early this year. The move was to bring in line the term of of- fice of a newly elected Board of Directors with the realities of budgeting for RA activities. With budgets due in December, previous boards, elected in December too, found themselves responsible for a budget they did not create. Horse Bits All about eventing By Lola Wood : When I talk about Eventing most people give me a blank (but politely concealed) stare. It goes by several names: Combined Training, Three Day, One Day, etc. depending on how advanced you are. The rules, of course, change as the game increases in difficulty. Basically, eventing is a test of the training and endurance of the horse and rider: It consists of dressage, endurance and jumping competitions. Here at Pine Tree Stables we divide our training into two distinct parts. A month or so at dressage and an equal amount of time at jumping well. In between we gallop them to improve their wind. Then we put it all together. This year we have been very unlucky in that our cross-country course has been flooded most of the summer. Maybe we should add another competition -- swim- ming. When we can get out there though the horses just' breeze around the course, jumping every thing we put them at. The dressage training came ear- ly in the summer. This improves the obedience, suppleness and im- pulsion of the horse as well as the riders accuracy, balance and rhythm in co-operation with the horse. The test is timed with a prescribed number of movements performed in a ring 20mx40m. Even Redwing did the test with a few personal touches! Our jumping training up to now has been mainly exercises to im- prove the rider's "base of sup- port" (that is what keeps you on regardless of what may occur) plus equitation type courses over fairly small jumps. The horses can jump big if they want to, but now we are aiming for style and con- sistency. The big stuff can come anytime. : The one difference which is most noticeable in the two phases is the change in tack. The dressage saddle has a very straight flap and deep seat which encourages a long leg and a more erect position, while the jumping saddle has for- ward flaps and often knee rolls which enable the rider to sit for- ward over. the horses shoulders and not interfere with him. Your stirrup length is shorter with this seat as well. We are still making do with our all-purpose saddles (maybe it cramps our style a little) but it doesn't spoil the fun one bit. In a further constitutional change, the RA dropped the posi- tion of Treasurer from the Board of Directors, The post is replaced by a three member Financial management Committee. Speaking for the Financial Management Committee, Peter Romme reported that the RA budget, though far from balanc- ed, is under firm control. While the building debenture payable re- mains at $136,500 and the deficit with Township is over $56,000, the current operating position is encouraging. Certainly RA's '"thold the line" policy adopted last spring is having an effect but newly elected chairman Baird McNeil says a great deal of con- tinued effort and resolve is necessary to bring finances into the block. Outgoing RA Chairman, Lorne Wade, expressed his pride in the arena and his gratitude to its manager Paul Wylie and his staff 7 for their efforts in maintaining the facility. Lorne will continue his in- volvement by serving on the three- member RA Management Com- mittee. -- > Marilyn Savage reported on the activities of the Arena Auxiliary committee which, since 1978, has raised nearly $12,000 toward costs of operation. Volunteers are always welcome. All positions up for election 'were contested in a welcome display of concern for the com- munity's recreational needs. The newly elected members to the Board, each for a 2-year term are: Chairman Baird McNeil Vice-Chairman -- Peter Romme; Secretary -- Jean Millaire; Direc- tors -- Jean-Paul St. Pierre; Peter Vantol and, Greg Rokosh. Jumping clinic held ' A group of hardy souls, true horsemen all, braved the wind and rain Saturday, October 3 to attend a jumping clinic at Pine Tree Stables given by Ruth Koch. * Ruth, fresh from a John Lasset- ter clinic, put-sparkle and vigor in- to what could have been a hard day's work. She introduced the participants to a gymnastic preparation to jumping involving cavalletti. By the end of the afternoon a decided improvement could be felt by everyone. Even a certain mischievous Quarter Horse was doing things his owner thought impossible. The real pet of the clinic was Katie O'Connor who rode Shawn; her very second time on a full- sized horse. She looked like a real pro and rode like one to. This will probably be the last clinic here until spring, but we are already planning big things. Pony Club 'Everyone interested in forming a Pony Club, either as an assistant or a member, please call 445-2976. An Apology We apologize to'Suzanne Veh fo1 omitting the credit for her in- teresting photo of the ponies last - issue. Notes Mrs. Dimy Achtereekte and Mrs. Bertha Walsh hosted the September meeting of the Russell Village Women's Institute held in the R.C. Hall. The roll call was answered by 21 members and three guests. Mrs. Ina Henry reported on the fairs and Ottawa Exhibition prizes. Mrs. Cherry Bekkers thanked everyone for helping with ~ the exhibits. Pastoral painting of grazing horses was executed by Desireé Pernas of Embrun. 92 Mill St. RUSSELL FOOD MART Tyo's Red & White Store "your friendly grocer"' Selected meats, produce. and groceries MEAT AND CHEESE TRAYS Personal Service -- Best Value 445-5557 EMBRUN INDEPENDENT RADIATOR SERVICE COMPLETE RADIATOR SERVICE NEW CGRE INSTALLED & RECONDITIONED GAS TANK & HEATER REPAIRS Pick Up & Delivery 443-5423 Shaklee Products and People: in Harmony with Nature Independent Distributor For further information 445-2892 Tomorrow's products...today. For people with a genuine concern for good nutrition and ecology. Shaklee Products are designed to be com- patible with nature and to promote health. Dick and Lise Thom Box 293, 297 Church St.,_ Russell, Ont. KOA 3BO Mrs. Bertha Walsh reported on the July trip with W.I. members and residents of the Lanthier Nur- sing Home in Vars. # A committee was formed to organize the Blood Donor's Clinic in Russell on October 23. A discussion was held on the ex- cellent service available from our local businesses including special services to senior citizens. The Russell Village W.I. hopes that those giving those services realize their efforts are appreciated. It was decided to enter the Organized Group Section of the Metcalfe fair. Mrs. Ina Henry volunteered to take the leadership course on 'Food for all Seasons' in Bear- brook. Lunch was served by Mrs. Erva Cumming and. Mrs. Diny Achtereekte. Office 443-2833 Hardware 443-2833 Petroleum Dept. 443-2892 = @ iLaCo-operative Agricole RUE NOTRE DAME EMBRUN IGA 443-3064 Feed Dept. 443-2946 Fertilizer 443-3333 Licensed and Inspected by Ministry of Agriculture and Food RIDING SCHOOL Lola Wood -- 445-2976 -scotiabanks THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA RUSSELL 445-2880 'Grow With Us' Scotia Bank