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N.S.E.C. NEWSLETTER - June 2010
HST COMING
We’ll get the bad news over first! As of July 1st all NSEC services including board and lessons are subject to HST (additional 7%). Previously there was no PST on our services. For convenience sake most prices including HST will be rounded to the nearest nickel.
SCHOOLING SHOWS
Thank you to our participants and volunteers who helped to make our last show a success! Next year we plan fewer, but larger shows - probably just 2, one in January and one in May. We would like to revamp the format to make them more enjoyable. We invite you to give us your ideas on what sort of classes appeal to you and ideas to make the shows more fun.
COACH UPGRADES
We are very pleased to announce that next year NSEC coaches who currently do not hold certification will attain national recognition by completing their training for Equine Canada Coach Level 1 certification! This change will ensure that our students receive schooling to national standards, qualifying students to participate in Equine Canada Rider Certification Program. This program of 10 levels has Certificates of Achievement, rewarding the student’s progress over several years.
SUMMER SCHEDULE
We switch up our programs to focus on our day camps during the summer. The last day of regular weekly classes will be June 25th. However, over the summer we do offer lessons to our intermediate/advanced riders who do not need to ride the ‘easy’ horses. Weekly sign-up sheets will be posted by the office. It may be best to phone in each week instead of filling them in too far in advance - as no-shows will be charged.
CAMP HELPERS
Mature, helpful and courteous riders are welcome to apply for our volunteer camp helper positions. Ideal helpers are age 13 and older, intermediate riders and keen to help. Please see Allanda in the office to apply.
SUMMER PROTOCOL
Parents are asked to NOT drop off your children at the stables for the day. Please bring them down to ride, giving them enough time (but not too much) in order to ride their horses (2 ½ hours or so should be plenty). Camp helpers should be picked up promptly after the camp finishes. Riders not in lessons over the summer are welcome to drop by for a short visit but are NOT to be left to visit and play with friends. NSEC is beautiful place to visit but for the safety of all concerned it is NOT a place to play or hang out.
SEPTEMBER REGISTRATION
We are working on the schedule for September and the registration forms should be available from the website www.WeCreateRiders.com by the end of June or early July. Please have them back to us by the end of July. This year’s forms will include the requirement of providing NSEC with the security of a credit card number. It will not be used unless authorized for monthly payments OR the account has fallen into arrears.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Is anyone interested in planning one or two fun events to be held at NSEC next year? Say a scavenger hunt, or barbecue or ??? If you would like to do something like this please let me know.
BEST WISHES
On behalf of Peter and I and all of our staff and coaches we would like to thank you for your dedication to NSEC and the support you have given us and the horses over the year(s!). We hope that you have a lovely summer and that we will see you in September.
~ Denise Kinvig, Owner/Manager 604-988-5131 or info@WeCreateRiders.com
