May, 2023

NEECA Newsletter

Another GREAT Work Day Helps To Get NEECA Ready For The New Season!

Many thanks to the 25 energetic and hardworking volunteers that showed up for our April 8th Work Day to get NEECA looking spiffy for the coming season. Thanks to the great turnout, we got nearly all of our "to do" projects done: the front entrance was cleaned up and fresh mulch was spread, the registration booth received a fresh coat of stain, our small storage shed got reorganized, the Confidence Course was prepped for the year, including the placement of non-skid strips on our teeter-totter bridge.

https://www.facebook.com/100001862201831/videos/698084085406333

There would be no NEECA without the support of our membership. And it is so exciting to see both the organization and the park itself expand and improve every year. MANY THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Finding Your Way Around NEECA

As NEECA continues to grow, and add new amenities to what the park offers, we realized that new visitors might find it a little challenging finding their way around at this point. So we thought this year would be a good time to update our park signage.


When you pull through the front gates, please notice the sign on the left that provides some helpful information regarding park rules. Just as importantly, you will find two brochure racks on the legs of that sign that contain the NEECA Trail Map Brochure, and the Nature at NEECA Brochure. Please feel free to take one of each.


Once inside, look for our new white and blue directional signage that will assist you in finding your way around NEECA once you get here. They will provide guidance to the main arena, warm-up ring, confidence course, driving area, spectator parking, and trailer parking. Our hope is that this information will allow you to enjoy your time at the park even more!

Well, Well, Well.......Finally!

Work has begun on the installation of NEECA's new well! The site was prepared last week, and installation of the well is scheduled to be done this week. We're so excited that this long awaited goal is finally being realized!

EVENTS COMING UP SOON!

To see ALL of our scheduled events, go to neeca.org/calendar

Poker Ride

April 29th

HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY!

• Registration opens at 9:30.

• Cost is $20.00 for members/$25 for non-members.

• You can ride out any time after 10:00 a.m.

• Prizes awarded for top 3 hands.

Contact [email protected] for more information

https://www.neeca.org/poker-ride-registration

Versatility Clinic

May 13th

We may have one opening in this clinic available as someone had to drop out. We'd LOVE for a NEECA member to get it if anyone was interested.


Contact [email protected] if you are, but don't wait too long because this clinic usually fills fast!

Gymkhana # 1

May 21st

All Ages, Ability Levels and Disciplines Welcome

Each Day Will Consist of 6 Events

Ribbons and Points Awarded at Each Gymkhana with Points Accumulating Towards Year-End Awards

•More information and patterns available at: https://www.neeca.org/gymkhana-information

NEECA Drivers #2

May 22nd

Join us for another fun filled day of driving, laughs and camaraderie at NEECA's monthly driving event. Contact [email protected] for more info, and check out https://www.neeca.org/neeca-drivers

Trailer Safety Clinic

May 27th

Ryan Rudy, from Whitehorse Truck and Trailer Sales, will give a presentation on proper trailer safety and maintenance techniques. Learn about:

  • Driving Tips
  • Pre-Trip Inspection
  • Trailer Maintenance
  • Proper Tow Vehicles and Trailers

Follow link below for more information and to register for this important clinic:

https://www.neeca.org/trailer-safety-clinic-info-reg

Plants Toxic To Horses

June 10th, 9-11 a.m.

Discover how to identify potentially harmful trees and herbaceous plants on a guided walk with Linda LeBlanc, who graduated from the University of Maine, Orono in 1973 with a major in Wildlife Management, one of the first women to graduate from the School of Forest Resources.

FREE! Contact Linda at [email protected]

Sign An Online Waiver Before You Attend Your NEECA Event(s)

If you are planning to participate in one or more of NEECA's events this year, just click on following links to sign online waiver form, or helmet opt-out form, that is good for the entire year, no matter how many events you attend.

Online Waiver Form

Helmet Opt-Out Form

PLEASE REMEMBER TO PARK IN THE TRAILER PARKING DRIVEWAY IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO VISIT NEECA DURING THE "SOGGY" TIME OF YEAR TO AVOID PUTTING RUTS IN THE AREA AROUND THE MAIN ARENA.

THANKS!

Handy Links For Your Convenience

NEECA has so much going on already, way too much to fit into this newsletter. So for your convenience we've provided links to some information we thought you might might interested in. Just click on green highlighted links.

2023 Event Calendar

NEECA Trail Map

NEECA Membership / Renewal

NEECA FaceBook Page

NEECA Online Business Directory

2023 Gymkhana Dates & Info

2023 NEECA Drivers Dates & Info