EquestriSol News: February 21, 2008

Chloe Chipko

Last week we had some special birthdays on a special holiday – so we want to wish a belated Happy Birthday to everyone born on Valentine’s Day, including:

Melissa Jones
Lee Ann Morgan
Chloe Chipko
Chloe McFarland

The WCAR Annual Winter Fundraiser – Celebrating the Champions – is going to be fabulous! The views of the Santa Rosa Mountains are unbelievable from the courtyard where there will be a cocktail reception and silent auction. Once inside, enjoy delectable cuisine, unique entertainment, dancing and a live auction. Celebrate our West Coast Active Riders and their horses in the Jumper, Hunter and Equitation arenas.

Let’s party!

Chloe McFarland

New date: Saturday, March 8th
New location: The Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells

EquestriSol News: January 25, 2008

Hello 2008!

Looking forward to a fabulous year. We are so happy to have Tammy Chipko, Zazou Hoffman and other special guests participate in the newsletter this season. We also welcome Lorri Quiett to our team as Account Executive.

WCAR welcomes Kathy Hobstetter to its team and while EquestriSol will still assist, Kathy will take over the management reins during the next few months. Super things are happening for WCAR from raffles to parties to European Tours, Rider Grants & Spruce Teams.

We will be launching a list of new logos, ad campaigns and web sites this winter so stay tuned. With a growing team that many of you will meet in the upcoming months, we are rarin’ to go!

If you are looking for fabulous marketing, contact us at our new toll-free number (877) 538-9508 or contact Tammy directly at (818) 472-5930.

EquestriSol News: February 22, 2007

UPCOMING AD DEADLINES
From custom ad design and placement to developing copy, we can handle every aspect of your ad campaign. Our equestrian experience is an asset in understanding the look and feel our clients seek in print advertising and the results speak for themselves. Contact us for more details.

Chronicle of the Horse – published weekly
• Deadline: 2 weeks prior to the pub. date
• April 6th, World Cup Preview Issue – Deadline: 3/23/07

USEF’s Equestrian Magazine
• May Issue – Deadline: 3/15/07

California Riding Magazine
• April Issue – Deadline: 3/15/07

Sidelines Magazine
• April Issue – Deadline: 2/28/07

Horse Connection
• April Issue with focus on the World Cup – Deadline: 3/15/07

WEST COAST ACTIVE RIDERS
Buy World Cup Tickets & Support West Coast Show Jumping!
Buy your World Cup 2007 tickets through WCAR and 10% of the ticket price will be donated back to the organization. Seats are all session Show Jumping (Wed-Sun) and in the Plaza Level for just $300. Email us [email protected] and we’ll purchase tickets for you on behalf of the organization. Don’t wait, these tickets will SELL OUT!

Spruce Prix de Nations Teams
WCAR is excited to have SEVEN trials this year – two in Northern California. Your best four scores will count towards Team selection. Please note the final trial at Ranch & Coast is mandatory. We are finalizing some of the details, so applications will be available in print and on the web site soon. Deadline for applying is March 19th. 

Opportunities to support WCAR at the 2007 HITS Desert Circuit!
WCAR Young Rider Membership Contest
Young riders unite to sell WCAR memberships! Teams of three riders have three weeks to sell the most WCAR memberships possible. The leading sales team will win credentialed course walks with Bernie Traurig, George Morris’ Associate West Coast Chef d’Equipe for the West Coast, during the World Cup Finals in Las Vegas.

Pick your teams, see Bernie in Thermal for your packets, and sell, sell, sell! The winning team will be announced at Fundraising Party on March 10th. Contact Bernie at (760) 522-6060.

WCAR Barn Fundraising Challenge
The barn that raises the most donations for WCAR will win two fabulous prizes!

  • Six plaza level seats at the 2007 World Cup Finals in Las Vegas (sponsored by Caitlin & Bernie Traurig and Mike & Christa Endicott)
  • Complimentary permanent stall, entry and nomination fees for one horse during the entire 2008 HITS Desert Circuit in Thermal (generously donated by HITS, Inc.)

The barn that raises the second highest amount of donations to WCAR will win:

  • Six plaza level seats at the 2007 World Cup Finals in Las Vegas (sponsored by Caitlin & Bernie Traurig & Mike & Christa Endicott)

The winner will be announced at the Fundraising Party on March 10th. See Bernie in Thermal for your packets and get started! Contact Bernie at (760) 522-6060.

WCAR Golf Cart Raffle
Can you see yourself driving around the shows in a beautiful fire engine red golf cart? For just $50.00 per ticket you get a chance to win a gorgeous Villager 4 Golf Cart valued at nearly $10,000 (generously donated by Pam & Bob Buie of Fairbanks Valley Farm). The drawing will take place Sunday March 11th during the Grand Prix at Thermal. Tickets on sale now! Every weekend at tables by the Grand Prix Field and during the week at J2 (the big red Rolling Meadows trailer) in vendor area row.

WCAR Fundraising Party, Saturday, March 10th
Our Annual Fundraising Party at La Quinta Resort & Club offers not only a fun night to catch up with your friends but also dinner, a silent and live auction, grand prix calcutta, casino night and dancing. Don’t miss the fun! We sold out last year so get your tickets early. Tickets are $165.00 each, or $1,500 for a table of ten. Call Lorri Quiett at (562) 682-9582 or fax to (562) 438-5569 to reserve your table now.

EquestriSol News: May 8, 2006

EquestriSol Announces New Clients

We are proud to announce our newest clients – Aimee Primm (Las Vegas, NV), Cheval Couture (Las Vegas, NV), Highland Farm/Marc Grock (La Jolla, CA), Nubby Grip (Santa Barbara, CA), Round Meadow Farm (Atherton, CA) and Willowbrook Stables (Lake View Terrace, CA). Thank you for trusting EquestriSol with your marketing needs.

EquestriSol Announces New Client Web sites
We have been working hard on a few web sites with plans to launch within a month. Stay tuned, we’ll be announcing their e-grand openings very soon!

West Coast Active Riders
SO Much happening here… read on.

WCAR General Membership Meeting – Friday, May 12th
A General Membership Meeting will be held at the Showpark Ranch & Coast on Friday, May 12th at 4:30pm. Every member and potential member is invited. All the latest news, future plans & goals will be discussed. Please join us!

Owners, riders & trainers must be members of WCAR to participate in programs. Membership forms will be available at this meeting and at Ranch & Coast.

Spring Cook-Off and Auction – Friday, May 12th
WCAR, in association with Margaret’s Café, is hosting a fabulous Spring Cook-Off & Auction directly after the Membership Meeting at 5:30pm. The food will be phenomenal – don’t miss the chance to taste our chefs’ specialties – Bernie’s burgers, Harvey’s tri-tip and Will’s ribs!

DONATE & SAVE!
RSVP to [email protected] by May 11th and get your Cook-Off tickets for only $20!

IMPORTANT: Please include the following information in your email:
Attendee name(s)
Number of tickets
Credit card number (VISA or MasterCard)
Expiration date
Billing address
Phone number

Tickets will also be available for $25 at the door.

Bake Membership Drive and Silent Auction – Saturday, May 13th
A bake membership drive and silent auction benefiting WCAR will be held on Saturday, May 13th – before, during and after the Grand Prix. Please come ready to eat tasty desserts and bid on fantastic items!