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April 2008

Message from the President

Didn't the show season just end? Here it is April and the new show season is here. If you haven't already, remember that your show points can't count until you have your sign up completed & turned in to either Debbie Paul or Sarah Wardell for the 2008 season. There are EVZ approved shows in April, so get those year end sign ups completed & turned in.

EVZ needs all of its members to do two things (besides turning in your year end sign ups!)

1. Support EVZ clubs - go to the Bits & Spurs, Hollywood Hills & Windy Tides Shows! All of these shows qualify you for year end awards and the Zone Challenge team.

2. Recruit new members to the Evergreen Zone. All of us know horse show people who could easily qualify to be members. Let them know about our zone & encourage them to join!

Besides supporting our zone, please be concerned, active members of the horse community and do all you can to help horse rescue organizations (People Helping Horses, SAFE, Second Chance, Whidbey Island Horse Rescue, Hope for Horses), and/or therapy associations such as Little Bits, and Equifriends. We can all contribute to our horse community. See you at the
meetings and at the shows!
Deb Lemeshko

Clipper Maintenance (yes it’s time!)

Learn how to uphold your clipper and blade performance.

With proper use and maintenance, your clippers can last for many years. To keep them in top condition, follow the manufacturer's instructions for that particular clipper and lubricate regularly according to instructions. It sounds obvious, but follow the directions carefully. For example, some manufacturers recommend using a cooling spray during use; others do not.

Store clippers in a dry place. A small toolbox is ideal and can also hold blades, lubricant, et cetera. Unless clippers are warranted as maintenance free, they should be cleaned and serviced once a year.

Care of the blades is important if you want them to last and hope to get a smooth cut.

If you only start out with two types of blades, purchase a set of #10 blades, which are most commonly used for body clipping, and a set of #30 blades for finer trimming.

When buying blades remember: Choose high grade steel which contains chromium and a high carbon content to retain sharpness longer. Ice-tempered steel blades coated with titanium are harder than average blades which translates to longer life and less sharpening. Some premium blades have an additional chromium coating to resist outer surface corrosion.

Blades can have a long life if properly stored and cared for. Tips on caring for clipper blades:

Use a blade and wash as directed rather than use kerosene or fuel.
Store them properly in a blade holder with oil in it, or in a plastic bag which contains lubricant. An inexpensive way to store blades is wrapped in a sock sprayed with WD-40.
Always have an extra set of sharp blades on hand and switch out blades if they become hot while clipping.
Lubricate blades during clipping.
Make sure the horse is clean before you start.

Have blades sharpened whenever they begin to dull. (In addition to slowing the job and delivering less than quality results, dull blades tug on the hair and make clipping uncomfortable for the horse.)

Zone Benefit Show

** BENEFIT SHOW! Date Change to Sunday June 1^st ** Bridle Trails Arena

*Benefit Show Report* officials are hired and Bridle Trails is secured. We need a sponsor for the show. Anyone have any ideas? The class list will be on the website after the meeting next week. I will have copies at the meeting. We need everyone’s help at the show and to distribute the forms. (I will be on vacation from April 4th to the 15th). Last year we only had 23 exhibitors, we need double that or at least half as many more. Remember this is how we fund our yearend awards. I just need to arrange concessions? Anyone want to take on this job? Vickie Millhouse

Show

Get your WSH card!! Signing up is easy, just go to http://www.wshorsemen.com/
EVZ Sign Year End Sign up form which can be located on our website at www.evergreenzone.org
And your Sponsor form which is also located on out website at http://evergreenzone.org/ And your check made out to Evergreen Zone.
Mail the above items to me at 26325 Old Owen, Monroe, WA 98272
If you need a class list, let me know and I can send it to you.
Your Zone will not accept paperwork for year end awards if everything is not there!!! Sign up now!!

Thanks!!! -Deb Paul, Sarah Wardell