NEXT MEETING:

Tuesday, May 7th, 7:00 PM (6:30-7 social time)
Count Down to Show Time by Mary Drexler
at Barbara & Tom Hall, 10611 Hawks Haven Road NE, Cedar Rapids IA 52411

The perfect presentation of horse and rider starts at home. Learn about the steps to take before you step into the ring. From cleaning tack, packing the trailer, bundling up baby for travel, braiding and more. Let Mary Drexler share her organizational tips and grooming tricks to make your horse a shining star.

Barbara & Tom Hall, 10611 Hawks Haven Road NE, Cedar Rapids IA 52411
Directions: From I380 going north past Collins and Blairs Ferry exits, take Boyson Road exit, right onto Boy-son Road, then turn left (North) immediately onto Center Point Road. Go one mile and turn left (West) onto Tower Terrace Road. Go 2.3 miles (go past Milburn, Hunt, Hall roads) and turn right (North) on Hawks Haven Rd. Follow it to the end 2-3 blocks, and at the cul-de-sac, go straight into the driveway and bear left to the white barn.

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Tuesday, June 4th, 7:00 PM (6:30-7 social time)
Cross Over Training: The Barrel Horse, Not so Different from the Dressage Horse
by Carla Baumgartner
at Destiny Farms, 4810 Rolling Acres Road, Center Point IA 52213
Carla Baumgartner has a passion for horses and is an avid barrel racer. She and husbasnd, Eric, own Destiny Farm Arena, in Center Point, IA, offering arena rental, clinics, and conditioning. (destinyfarmarena.com) Carla has worked in the veterinary field for over 20 years and currently helps Dr. Christine Wolford.
Meeting Host: Nan Barta

Directions: Go North on I380, Take exit 35 toward Linn County/Center Point, Turn right onto Lewis Access Rd, Continue onto Franklin St, Turn left onto Vine Street, Take the 2nd right onto Main St., Continue onto Rolling Acres Rd, Destination will be on the left

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Tuesday, July 2nd, 7:00 PM (6:30-7 social time)
Iowa Horse Council “Horse Woman of the Year” Ann Bennett
Location to be announced, Meeting Leader: Nan Barta

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Tuesday, August 6th, 7:00 PM (6:30-7 social time)
Picnic with Dr. Melissa Holcomb at Lewis Bottoms Farm, Palo
Meeting Leader: Nan Barta

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Tuesday, September 3rd, 7:00 PM (6:30-7 social time)
Speaker: Barbara Hall Topic / Demonstration To Be Announced
At Barbara & Tom Hall, 10611 Hawks Haven Road NE, Cedar Rapids IA 52411

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Tuesday, October 1st, 7:00 PM (6:30-7 social time)
Speaker: Annie Trumpold Topic / Demonstration To Be Announced
At 7A Ranch

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Tuesday, Nov 5th, 7:00 PM (6:30-7 social time)
Year End Social at Lighthouse Supper Club
Lighthouse Inn & Supper Club, 6905 MOUNT VERNON ROAD SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 5240, phone: 319-362-3467
Directions:
From Highway 30 turn on Highway 151 /13 going north at the first 4-way stop, turn left onto Mt. Vernon Road, go .7 mile, turn left into the Lighthouse.

From I380 going north take 5th Ave. / Diagonal Road Exit turn right onto 5th Ave. / Diagonal Road. This road merges into 8th Ave. before the bridge. At 10th St. (by Mercy Hospital) 8th Ave. merges into Mt.Vernon Road. Continue on Mt.
Vernon Road for 4.7 miles, right into the Lighthouse.

From I380 going south take 7th Street exit. Stay on 7th street until you come to 8th Ave. Turn left onto 8th Ave. At 10th St.(by Mercy Hospital) 8th Ave. merges into Mt.Vernon Road. Continue on Mt. Vernon Road for 4.7 miles, right into the Lighthouse.

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Tuesday, December 3rd, 7:00 PM (6:30-7 social time)
To Be Determined . . . any sugestions?