The dates and details for the 2010 Summer Camps are now available on the website. Please register early to reserve your space. After June 30th all prices will have to include the 13% HST instead of just the 5% GST so don't leave it too late to register.

FITNESS TAX CREDIT

The Government of Canada's Fitness Tax Credit (FTC) will allow parents to claim a max.
of $500/year for eligible fees paid for each child under 16 yrs of age.
Max. amount of eligible fitness tax credit program allowance is $500/ child.
The parent/taxpayer's tax bracket will determine the actual amount of the tax credit.
Shadow Ridge's March Break & Summer Camps, in addition to our weekly lesson program and mounted games program all qualify for this fitness tax credit. In accordance with the FTC stated requirements, we offer: (1) Ongoing (2) Supervised program(s) (3) Suitable for children in which substantially all of the activities undertaken include a (4) significant amount of physical activity that contributes to cardio-respiratory endurance, plus (5) one or more prescribed physical activities; Muscular strength, Muscular endurance, Flexibility, Balance. An FTC eligible program should encourage children under 10 years to strive for at least 30 minutes of sustained moderate to vigorous physical activity per session, and 60 minutes for children 10 and older. An FTC eligible program must: Run at least 8 weeks, 1 session/week. (lessons and mounted games) Run 5 consecutive days ( camps ) So please don't forget to ask me for those tax receipts!!! If you would like a receipt please ask for it by January before I switch over to the new year files.

SHADOW RIDGE REVUE

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UPCOMING EVENTS

2010 SHOW TEAM

If you are interested in being on the show team this year please let me know as soon as possible.
This year Meaghan is putting together a dressage team to do a couple of dressage shows as well as the usual hunter shows we do.
Call or talk to Meaghan or myself if you want more information. Some restrictions do apply.

WINTER WORKSHOPS

The next workshop will be held on March 20, 2010. This is the Blue Ribbon Workshop and the topic is: Stable Management.. Although these workshops are intended for the riders, non-riders,parents and other adults wanting to learn more about horses, may also attend. Please fill out the sign up sheet in the barn or email your registration Check the website for further details.

MOUNTED GAMES

Our Mounted Games Program now runs every Saturday afternoon These practices with Terry Vieweg (Level I Mounted Games coach) are open to riders of all ages. You must be able to at least walk and trot confidently to join the games program. We have already bought or acquired lots of the equipment needed. Terry is hoping to put together a competitive team for the Spring. The cost (including GST) is $32/practice (payable to Shadow Ridge) but you must call to reserve a spot and, if needed, a pony (you can bring your own pony). Check our website for dates (in case of changes), details and pictures.

SHADOW RIDGE SHOW TEAM 2009

Introducing our 2009 Show Team:-

Chelsea Arden and Starbuck	Chelsea and Starbuck
Alison Lee and Sir Prescott	Alison and Prescott
Meaghan Keaney Pearman and Patches of Blue	Meaghan and Patch
Emily Hough and Starbuck	Emily and Starbuck

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Navigating The Shadow Ridge Website:

HOME	This will take you back to our home page
LEASE/BOARD	This section contains information on our boarding and leasing services.
RIDING LESSONS	This page provides the details of our riding lesson plans and schedules.
CAMPS	This page gives a description of our Summer Residential Camps, our March Break Day Camp. Also, rates and schedules.
WORKSHOPS	The Workshops page provides information on our current Winter Workshop dates and the topics covered as well as other horse courses as they become available.
OUR HORSES	Introducing Our Horses
CLASSIFIEDS	This page will feature the horses we have for sale, horses wanted, used tack, hay for sale, etc.
BREEDING	This page will feature our broodmares and their foals.
LINKS	This will link you to other equestrian sites.
ABOUT US	This page provides background information on Ted and Marilyn Cheek and their pets.