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Chris Stevens
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Username: stevens
Post Number: 271
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, Apr 5, 2007 - 9:58 am: |   |
Seems there are at least several HA folks going to the World Cup in Las Vegas in a couple of weeks and the possibility of an informal get together was mentioned. Thoughts?
The best place I know of for Wine tasting would be Marche Bacchus, which is pretty far from the venue.
Incidentally, I have a friend who has 4 extra tickets for sale.
Chris |
Sue G
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Username: warwick
Post Number: 557
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, Apr 5, 2007 - 10:56 am: | |
Chris, this is a great idea.
I arrive late in the evening on the 18th and fly home at 4:30 PM on the 22nd. I'm definitely up for a get together any time in between. It will be great to finally meet some of the folks who although faceless, have become so familiar.
What are everyone else's arrival/departure dates?
Stacy? Sara? |
Sue G
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Username: warwick
Post Number: 559
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, Apr 5, 2007 - 11:01 am: | |
Sara, getting each other's cell numbers is a great idea. Shall we start a list here or would everyone prefer to do it offline? |
Sara Wolff
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Username: mrose
Post Number: 2567
Registered: 1-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, Apr 5, 2007 - 11:38 am: | |
I think it's better not to post phone numbers on a message board. |
Sue G
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Username: warwick
Post Number: 560
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, Apr 5, 2007 - 12:12 pm: | |
Sounds good, Sara. I can be reached via PM at:
grimmt@shaw.ca
sgrimm@aspreva.com |
Chris Stevens
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Username: stevens
Post Number: 272
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, Apr 5, 2007 - 12:55 pm: | |
Sara and Sue,
Agree about not posting cellphone numbers.
chrisbriding@ca.rr.com
The tickets are for the last 2 nights of the dressage competition. I'll verify when I'm home later today and can access the email downloaded from the server. I think she wanted $200/ticket but again will have to verify.
I'm driving from LA on the morning of the 18th and likely staying through the weekend, Las Vegas is my hometown, to visit family.
How about dinner or drinks on the evening of the 19th? The dressage starts at 12:30, the jumping at 7:00, so maybe a happy hour or early dinner?
Another possibility is simply tagging up near the trade show and feasting on the available junk food and beer/wine.
Chris |
Dawn Winans
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Username: dwinans
Post Number: 86
Registered: 9-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, Apr 5, 2007 - 2:03 pm: | |
Hi all,
I would love to meet you guys. Unfortunately, my plane doesn't land until 5:25pm on Thursday.
I have 2 tickets for the Wednesday and 1 ticket for Thursday jumping that I won't be using if somebody wants them. dwinans@wm.com |
Sara Wolff
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Username: mrose
Post Number: 2568
Registered: 1-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, Apr 5, 2007 - 2:17 pm: | |
What happens when you reply via email to a HA posting? I was multi-tasking while on the phone with Verizon, and replied to posting by Chris instead of emailing her!
Anyway, I'll be looking forward to meeting you both, Chris and Sue. |
Chris Stevens
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Username: stevens
Post Number: 273
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, Apr 5, 2007 - 9:26 pm: | |
Hi Dawn,
Stay turned, we may end up getting together on a different day.
Are you only attending the jumping? If you're doing the dressage also, maybe we can still meet sometime.
In 2005 I watched both the jumping and the dressage. Frankly, it was too much and wore me out. This time, I'm just attending the dressage.
Chris |
Dawn Winans
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Username: dwinans
Post Number: 87
Registered: 9-2000
| | Posted on Friday, Apr 6, 2007 - 12:13 am: | |
Hi Chris,
I'm only going to the jumping. I would have loved to see both but it was difficult enough to convince my non-horsey significant other to come to the jumping. I think he will appreciate the jumping a little more than the dressage.
Let's keep in touch and see if we can all meet up. |
Lilo
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Username: lilo
Post Number: 437
Registered: 4-2000
| | Posted on Friday, Apr 6, 2007 - 9:38 am: | |
Hi all,
Just to say I envy you for going to Las Vegas - whether for dressage or show jumping!
Hope you can work out a get-to-gether, and am looking forward to some feedback.
Have fun!
Lilo |
Stacy Upshaw
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Username: 36541
Post Number: 277
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, Apr 6, 2007 - 10:23 am: | |
Hi all! This is too exciting! I get into town Thursday early evening, staying at the Venetian, leaving on Sunday. I am going to two dressages, showjumping once on Friday night. I am up for anything, maybe meet for drinks before the Friday jumping if everyone is town. I also like the idea of a meet in the Trade fair, why not both? I'm so jealous of Sara, we'll want all the details of the behind-the-scenes drama. I do think we should try to schedule at least one hook-up event before we all get there, or we will be playing cell-phone tag with too many people... Stacy |
Dede
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Username: aewheele
Post Number: 79
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, Apr 6, 2007 - 11:09 am: | |
Hi All.
I would love to meet you all as well, but my dance card is really full. I'm going to both Jumping & Dressage & I'm meeting up with old friends. However, I do have tickets to sell if anyone is interested.
1. 1 ticket - Jumping Warmup - Weds 4/18
2. 1 ticket - Jumping Final - Sunday 4/22
I don't arrive in LV until Weds PM and I'm leaving Sunday AM. If anyone is interested please email me at aewheeler@optonline.net. |
Sue G
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Username: warwick
Post Number: 561
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Friday, Apr 6, 2007 - 3:05 pm: | |
This is going to be so much fun! Stacy, please PM us with your cell number.
Trade show, wine-tasting, whatever! Just finally getting to meet each other will be wonderful.
I haven't been before so can somebody who has think of the best place to meet? |
Sue G
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Username: warwick
Post Number: 562
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Friday, Apr 6, 2007 - 3:07 pm: | |
Ilona, can you please PM me as we need to touch base about logistics.
Thanks!
Sue |
Ann
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Username: dres
Post Number: 1248
Registered: 10-2000
| | Posted on Friday, Apr 6, 2007 - 3:22 pm: | |
Ok you all ,,, quit the bragging about how much fun.. I had to sell my tickets when my filly got injured.. and you all are rubbing it in..
No really have a grand time.. there will be another event I will get to meet up with you all at.. or had better be.. !!!!! 
On the first day God created horses, on the second day he painted them with spots.. |
Stacy Upshaw
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Username: 36541
Post Number: 279
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, Apr 6, 2007 - 3:40 pm: | |
Hi Ann, I'll be sure to raise a glass for you on multiple occasions at the event!
On the americantrakehner website there was a notice about TV broadcast of the event. It is supposed to be a 90 minute show on May 12th on Animal Planet, at 9pm EDT. If I spot the cameras, I could do something suitably Alabama-ish like paint my tummy with "HA.COM" and scream "Hi Mom!"
Wait, wait, I'm Canadian born, and my Mom will be with me... you'll just have to settle for the show.... |
Ann
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Username: dres
Post Number: 1249
Registered: 10-2000
| | Posted on Friday, Apr 6, 2007 - 4:29 pm: | |
Stacy Take your cell phone and pictures of your painted belly will do just fine.. !!!
Cheers.. Think i will start toasting now..
On the first day God created horses, on the second day he painted them with spots. |
Cyndy
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Username: hpyhaulr
Post Number: 141
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, Apr 7, 2007 - 12:24 am: | |
Stacey.....
Born in Canada??? That was then ...this is now...
I triple dog dare you to the HA.com belly ad.
We will wine toast you!!!!!! |
Sara Wolff
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Username: mrose
Post Number: 2581
Registered: 1-2000
| | Posted on Saturday, Apr 7, 2007 - 4:12 pm: | |
I just looked up profiles for all of you. You all look so young and elegant! I'll be the old lady, kinda wrinkled, a little plump, looking around for all you young "whipper-snappers!"
Stacey, sure wish I could talk my friend Ellen (who's jumping) into sticking around longer. She's also an MD and into TBs and WBs. You'd get along great! She had her office book her for Friday...bummer. Maybe I can talk her into cancelling all her patients!
I'm searching for rooms. Staying at Amerisuites through the 18th, but they have nothing available after that unless they get a cancellation. Could stay in my camper, but then have no transportation. I'll find something. |
Stacy Upshaw
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Username: 36541
Post Number: 282
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, Apr 7, 2007 - 5:48 pm: | |
C'mon Sara, you're my role model - you're the one getting to WORK the event!! Sounds like Ellen is a super multi-tasker, can't wait to cheer her on.
Cyndy, you wicked thing - the triple dog dare...hmmmm...
I didn't say anything about a belly ad being GOOD to look at, but after two kids in four years the act itself would be typical of the Bayou behavior I see in my adopted home! |
Sara Wolff
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Username: mrose
Post Number: 2583
Registered: 1-2000
| | Posted on Saturday, Apr 7, 2007 - 7:26 pm: | |
Stacey, Ellen loves jumping more than any person I've ever met! She is oblivious to rules, to how she or the horse look, and doesn't care where she is, as long as she can jump! So, another friend and I have been trying to teach her the "finer points" of showing. It's been an uphill battle!
She bred and raised Thomas, the horse she's using, and trained him. When he was born, his mother rejected him at first and they both lived here with me as she didn't have time to work with them. The mare accepted him after a few days. He lived here again when he was being weaned. He's a beautiful horse, though I may be a bit biased!
I'm a bit concerned about how Thomas will look, as he lives outside with her sheep most of the time, and is a little "rough" I guess you'd say. She's had him in the barn for a month and he's starting to shed, but will no doubt be a lot more hairy than the other horses there. I'm meeting Ellen tomorrow to gather up her tack for cleaning, and give Thomas his first trimming up. We can't clip as it's too close to the show. I'm thrilled for Ellen, and really excited about being able to go with her as a groom! |
Sara Wolff
Member
Username: mrose
Post Number: 2584
Registered: 1-2000
| | Posted on Saturday, Apr 7, 2007 - 7:35 pm: | |
I just got a call from my friend Gwen and I think she's coming down to L.V. with me for the last weekend of the World Cup. She's an Arab breeder whose done a lot of endurance. She's retired from the Air Force; used to be head of maitenance for the Stealth. She's originally from Maine. I hope she doesn't get called in to work; she's really a lot of fun and a very knowledgable horse person. |
Chris Stevens
Member
Username: stevens
Post Number: 275
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, Apr 8, 2007 - 9:24 am: | |
This keeps getting better; can't wait to meet you all. |
Cynthia G
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Username: cgby1
Post Number: 38
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, Apr 8, 2007 - 5:15 pm: | |
Wish I could go and meet all of you, maybe next year. I found out on friday that my trainer will be there with his client. I asked him if we would need to change our lesson and he said that they would just be there for the weekend. Chris, I am hoping to go see some dressage at Del Mar at the end of the month maybe I will meet you there. New to Dressage, Cynthia |
Cyndy
Member
Username: hpyhaulr
Post Number: 143
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, Apr 8, 2007 - 6:59 pm: | |
ok let's not leave Stacey hanging all on her own... I triple dog dare all y'all... HA.com tee shirts would be the wimps way out....if it was a rodeo, you KNOW it would be happening!!!!! |
Sara Wolff
Member
Username: mrose
Post Number: 2587
Registered: 1-2000
| | Posted on Sunday, Apr 8, 2007 - 9:57 pm: | |
Cyndy, maybe we can all make up a sign to wear around our necks! It's kind of short notice for HA t-shirts. I do just happen to have some pink Meadow Rose t-shirts and could wear one I figure I'll be easy to spot anyway, I'll be the dirty, tired one that still smells like a horse! Went to watch my friend Ellen jump today! Just watching her was exciting; I can't wait to watch the big name riders!
I'll be in Las Vegas from this coming Friday on through the end of the show, except for Wed. night and Thursday. So, whenever the rest of you arrive, just give me a call and we'll figure out a place to meet.
Cynthia, I've probably asked this before but my memory not so good: are you near Rancho Santa Fe? I went to H.S. in Encinitas and lived in Rancho for awhile and have a brother and sister-in-law about a mile from Mary's Tack and Del Mar show grounds. Maybe could meet you down there sometime? |
Cyndy
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Username: hpyhaulr
Post Number: 144
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, Apr 8, 2007 - 10:38 pm: | |
that'll do... we will be watching for you!
Getting to work with someone on that level must be VERY exciting.... have a terrific time. I will be appropriately jealous! |
Chris Stevens
Member
Username: stevens
Post Number: 276
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, Apr 9, 2007 - 8:50 am: | |
Hi Cynthia,
Wasn't planning to go to Del Mar, but you never know. We're taking off camping after the World Cup, but I'm down there enough that we should be able to hook up eventually.
Regarding the HA.com on our bellies, I'll pass, no offense Dr. O. In 2005 my friend and I actually did end up on the broadcast, only because we were sitting in front of a, shall we say, very animated woman.
Chris |
Stacy Upshaw
Member
Username: 36541
Post Number: 286
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 10, 2007 - 8:13 am: | |
So everybody, maybe a get-together at the Food/Beverage area in the trade fair at 4pm or 5pm on Friday afternoon before the 7pm jumping? Could anyone make it, or interested? I was just thinking it would be good to have at least one contact point set up already so we weren't on our cells the whole time. I'm not sure I will have any coverage anyway. We could treat it like a group blind date, you know, coffee or drinks only, no dinner or sleepover committment...!! |
Sara Wolff
Member
Username: mrose
Post Number: 2590
Registered: 1-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 10, 2007 - 10:14 am: | |
What! No sleep over?  I could do that. How about the food and beverage area nearest the front entrance? I remember a place right in the front that sold bottled water (for way too much $!) How about there? It seems like there were several food places; do you remember?
This is going to be so much fun! |
Wanda Martinez
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Username: sonoita
Post Number: 224
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 10, 2007 - 10:19 am: | |
Hay Guys,
Do not forget to take pictures. We are all looking forward to seeing them.
Happy Trails |
Dawn Winans
Member
Username: dwinans
Post Number: 90
Registered: 9-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 10, 2007 - 11:23 am: | |
4-5 on Friday works for me! I'll be at the food and beverage area nearest the front entrance.
It's too bad we don't have HA caps with the logo that Christos created so that we can recognise each other. Speaking of Christos - I wonder where he is?
I guess we can just all look for people who are look like they are looking for somebody else. |
Chris Stevens
Member
Username: stevens
Post Number: 277
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 10, 2007 - 11:55 am: | |
Should work for me. I'll try to remember to wear tie-dye. I'm 5'8" with short dark blond hair.
Chris |
cindy O'DELL
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Username: zarr
Post Number: 441
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 10, 2007 - 12:34 pm: | |
Do any of you know if A. Helgstrand and Matine are going to be in the dressage event?? By the way her freestyle on youtube.com has been viewed 1,106,955 times! Cindy |
Sara Wolff
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Username: mrose
Post Number: 2594
Registered: 1-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 10, 2007 - 12:35 pm: | |
Dawn, a lot of people there will be looking like they are looking for someone! We should all pick a color shirt to wear, or wear one of those paper name tags with HA and our name on it.
My sons took all my old tie-dyes (originals from the first time around!) |
Chris Stevens
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Username: stevens
Post Number: 278
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 10, 2007 - 12:50 pm: | |
I like the idea of nametags.
How about white shirts? Should stand out more in a crowd and we probably already all own one.
Chris |
Chris Stevens
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Username: stevens
Post Number: 279
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 10, 2007 - 12:52 pm: | |
Here's the link to the list of participants
http://www.hippobase.com/EventInfo/Entries/CompetitorHorse.aspx?EventID=896&Entr yGroupIDs=CDI-WF
Yes, Andreas Helgstrand and Blue Hors Matine are scheduled. |
Sara Wolff
Member
Username: mrose
Post Number: 2597
Registered: 1-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 10, 2007 - 12:56 pm: | |
Here's a list of dressage competitors:
Entries Worldcup Final Dressage 10.04.2007 18:55:10
BLR Belarus
LIS, Iryna Problesk
CAN Canada
BROOKS, Jacqueline Gran Gesto
STRASSER, Evi Quantum Tyme
DEN Denmark
HELGSTRAND, Andreas Blue Hors Matine
FIN Finland
KYRKLUND, Kyra Max
GBR Great Britain
CHANNON, Wayne Lorenzo CH
GER Germany
WERTH, Isabell Warum nicht FRH
NED Netherlands
BAALEN, Marlies van BMC Kigali
GAL, Edward Group 4 Securicor IPS Gribaldi
SCHELLEKENS-BARTELS, Imke Sunrise
POR Portugal
PINTO, Daniel Galopin de la Font
SWE Sweden
BRINK, Jan Briar 899
VILHELMSON, Tinne Solos Carex
USA United States of America
HADDAD, Catherine Maximus JSS
KING, Courtney Idocus
MORSE, Leslie Tip Top 962
PETERS, Steffen Floriano
Nations: 10 Competitors: 17 Horses: 17 |
Fran C
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Username: canter
Post Number: 970
Registered: 1-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 10, 2007 - 1:05 pm: | |
Ahhh...I'm SO jealous, ladies!! That's an impressive list of horses and riders.
Have a fabulous time! |
Sara Wolff
Member
Username: mrose
Post Number: 2598
Registered: 1-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 10, 2007 - 1:14 pm: | |
Sounds good to me! |
Stacy Upshaw
Member
Username: 36541
Post Number: 287
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 10, 2007 - 1:39 pm: | |
I'm willing to hold up a sign on a stick like they do at the airport. I've never been to this event before, will the suggested meet site have a suitable beverage selection for all the accumulated toasting we have been saving up? |
Ann
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Username: dres
Post Number: 1255
Registered: 10-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, Apr 10, 2007 - 3:31 pm: | |
Ok I am crying in my beer as I read that this event is happening without me.. .. This arena is the basketball arena.. so there are food and beer / wine booths EVERY WHERE...
Like Sara said there will be a ton of folks looking like they are looking for someone.. I went two years ago.. it gets very crowded at break time..
ChEErs..
On the first day God created horses, on the second day he painted them with spots.. |
Erika L
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Username: erika
Post Number: 802
Registered: 10-2002
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