Worthwhile Website

I would like to invite everyone to visit an excellent website... it is www.riders4helmets.com. Some very good information and statistics are offered on this site, as well as some very touching stories.

I am guilty of sacrificing safety for "looking cool," but after seeing a video about Olympic dressage rider, Courtney King Dye and her TBI (traumatic brain injury) I am going to try to be a better rider and wear a helmet. This is an unpredictable sport that we love. It doesn't matter if you are riding a green 2 year old or your 25 year old broodmare, anything can happen. Courtney's horse was walking and tripped and the fall was near fatal for the rider. She is still trying to learn to speak again.

Last weekend I rode at Union County Riding Club with a bunch of barrel racers. I DID wear my helmet and I DID get some looks, but some of the looks were from kids, so if I can set an example for them, I feel that I have done my part in spreading the message. Do your part... Use your Head.... Strap one On!

August Meeting

We had a fabulous first meeting for this year! A large crowd attended, despite hard rain and after-work traffic. Guest speakers from Black Sheep Search and Rescue (including LARA's very own JIM WILL!) told us about their mission and training and invited members to come out and see if it is something they would be interested in. It was very interesting to hear some of their stories.

Newly amended by-laws were available for review as well as financial information. LARA has an exciting year planned. Everyone is looking forward to the cooler weather so we can get out and ride without suffering from heat and/or bugs! Thanks to all who attended.

Click here to see photos from the meeting.

LARA 20111-2012 Membership Season Kicks Off

The new year has begun for Lake Asbury Riding Association. If you wish to become a member or renew your membership, please contact Lisa Buchanan, or join us at the first meeting of our new year. The meeting will be held at 7PM on Thursday August 18th at the Lake Asbury Community Building. We will discuss plans for the new year and update you on our events and community service plans. This will be an exciting year and we hope you can be a part of it! We need your participation, both as a volunteer and/or participant. Support YOUR club!

Autumn Obstacle Challenge

The Woodards are putting on an Obstacle Challenge October 8th at Bond Arena in Middleburg. There will be classes for Adult and Youth as well as in-hand and under saddle divisions. Entries are limited to 50 participants, so if you are interested in participating, please contact Traci Woodard for more info. We have some great raffle items, including a custom made cap by Cowgirl Swank - who designs caps for Miss Rodeo America.