GLAPHC takes the reins at Equestrian Center
In late 2022, G.L.A.P.H.C. presented a petition to the Simi Valley Parks and Recreation board to
rehabilitate the Arroyo Simi Equestrian Center, so it can continue to serve the community. The club members have volunteered to help run the facility and help with its rehabilitation, so all equestrians can have a safe and pleasant place to hold events. All clubs and organizations will be able to use the facility for various activities. As of July 2024, Simi Valley Parks District board has allocated $275,000 to get the facility back in shape with new footing and drainage for the arenas, updated judges stand, fix or replace bleachers and other necessary items.
On September 6 th , 2023 the Dale Poe Real Estate Group on behalf of the Poe family, donated 149 acres of land that will connect trails from the
equestrian center to the Southern California Edison property trail, up to the Albertson Motorway trail that stretches to the Lang Ranch open space in Thousand Oaks, California.
Arroyo Simi Equestrian Center sits on 8 acres of land in Simi Valley, CA.
Included is one show ring and one warm up ring. There is a two story announcers booth, full flushing restrooms and plenty of parking.
G.L.A.P.H.C. has taken over management of the grounds and will be handling rentals of the facilities once renovations are complete. Longer term plans could include providing overnight stabling for 2 day events.
The goal here is to provide a safe space for all equestrians to gather. Simi Valley is centrally located between Los Angeles and Northern Ventura Counties, making it a great location for events.
The equestrian community needs to ban together and be a team in keeping the equestrian lifestyle alive and thriving and facilities like these are intrigal to that goal. We encourage you to join our club, join another club, join all the clubs and be an advocate for our way of life. It's more important now than ever before. Make a difference today!
GLAPHC Club Members represent at Pinto World Show
Taurie Banks, Richard Fleczok, Bailey Brantley & Sue Fleczok
with Tribal King & See En Magic
Sue & Richard Fleczok took their black and white APHA Stallion "See En Magic" and Taurie Banks (Owner of Kings Corner Training Stables) took her overo APHA Stallion "Tribal King" to the Pinto World Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Along with their groom Baily Brantley, they sported their GLAPHC shirts around the show grounds and had several banners displayed.
The group returned home from the show with two World Championship titles and three Reserve World Championship titles. Taurie Banks, riding See En Magic, saw her way to winning the Open First Level Dressage, she received a World Championship buckle, Ribbon and World Championship Jacket. See En Magic went on to make Top Ten with 6th place in Open Hunters Over Fences, 5th place in Open Jumpers and 5th place in Hunter Hack. Taurie was quoted saying, "I am so happy with Wizard (See En Magic), it has been a lot of work to get here, but Wizard was amazing. He really showed he trusted me in the ring, and relaxed and gave me his best. I didn't even know we had won, but it felt like a World Championship ride!" Sue Fleczok, owner of See En Magic stated, "I am so glad we found Taurie. She has the patience and the ability to read horses and work with them through any issues they might have."
Taurie also rode her American Paint Horse Stallion, Tribal King, winning the Open Western Dressage Level 2 World Championship. The pair also won Reserve World Champion in the Open English Dressage Second Level, Reserve World Champion in Open Jumping (only missing the World Champion title by a few seconds). They also placed 5th in Open Working Hunters.
Taurie is quoted saying "this was an amazing experience! I had the opportunity to ride two amazing horses, in three completely different disciplines. My goal was to try and make Top Ten in all of my classes and I came home with five Champion and Reserve Champion buckles and all my rides were in the Top Seven."
Tribal King was also awarded Reserve Show Champion for Open Hunter for the entire two week show, even though he only competed for three days.
Taurie thanked Sue and Richard for the opportunity to ride See En Magic and making the show possible for her. She also thanked her amazing and hard working groom Bailey Brantley, for always making sure the horses needs were taken care of.
Always representing GLAPHC
Taurie Banks with her Stallion Tribal King
Paints make a Splash of Color at local shows
See En Magic, black and white Tobiano Stallion, owned by Sue Fleczok of Simi Valley, CA and his sister Absolutely No Color have been out showing at some local jumping shows at Stradivarius Equestrian Center in Santa Paula. The beautiful setting, fun courses and relaxed atmosphere make for a really great show, and the prize money doesn't hurt either.
See En Magic is showing his new strengths in the jumper ring at 3' and Absolutely No Color continues to shine with several riders. See En Magic and Your's for A Knight (aka Gambling Soda Pop), owned by Taurie Banks and ridden by Jillian Morris of Fillmore, CA made heads turn at the Meadows of Moorpark Combined Test Derby. Tribal Colours, a new Horse of Color Program participant, owned by Taurie Banks, made her APHA sire Tribal King proud.
"We have been getting lots of attention at the shows", Taurie stated. "Another trainer asked me if all I had at the barn were Paints, I told her yeah, even the solid ones!" She replied that they were all really nice horses. She was impressed with how well they moved and how athletic they were!"
The Greater Los Angeles Paint Horse Club would like to encourage all of you to get yourself signed up for the Paint Promotion Program and the new Horses of Color Promotion Program. We have awards in every category, so get out there and show your colors!
Paints win at Meadows of Moorpark
Taurie Banks and her APHA Stallion, Tribal King, along with Baily Brantley riding Absolutely No Color were the Year End Champions at the Meadows of Moorpark.
Bailey Brantley of Fillmore, CA, riding the breeding stock mare, Absolutely No Color, owned by Sue Fleczok of Simi Valley, were the Champions for Beginner Novice Division. They led the division since the beginning of the season and actually moved up to the Novice Division soon after. Bailey was also the highest placing Pony Club Member at the Novice Level at the Shepherd Ranch Horse Trials in Santa Ynez.
Taurie Banks and Tribal King, won Champion for the Training Level Division, as well as Champion for the Preliminary Division. They were also the overall Champion for the season.
Both Bailey and Taurie were awarded embroidered saddle pads, trophies, gift certificates and a bouquet of flowers.
Equestrians compete even as hot weather affects turnout
By Rachel Mcgrath
Turnout was small but enjoyment was high at the fourth annual Show for the Gold open horse show at Conejo Creek Equestrian Park in Thousand Oaks this weekend. Participants said they thought the high heat and the wildfires kept some equestrians away, with fewer returning for the show's second day Sunday.
"It was so hot yesterday, otherwise there would be more coming," said Jody Bucak, who runs Stoney Point Ranch and Riding in Chatsworth. Bucak brought 11 riders to the show Saturday and eight Sunday.
Bucak's daughter Jamie Sailor, 18, was showing her 3-year-old quarter horse Ned for the first time.
"I've had him since he was a weanling, which is when he was taken from his mom, and he wasn't even halter broke and I trained him all myself," said Sailor, whose ambition is to make it onto the U.S. Olympic Equestrian Team. "I just turned 18, and you have to be 18 to ride a stallion, so I hadn't been able to take him anywhere before and so far we've done good."
Karen Avance of Woodland Hills brought her granddaughter Alyssa Trujillo, 9, to take part in the competition, riding one of Avance's five horses, a 19-year-old Palomino called Rosie.
"We came here just to play and have fun. She's been riding for about a year in shows now but we haven't been to this particular show before," Avance said.
Susan Fleczok of Simi Valley organized the show, which was sponsored by the Greater Los Angeles Paint Horse Club. She says the main point of the two-day event is to allow owners of paint horses to show them in competition against other breeds.
Thirty horses had been preregistered for the competition, according to Fleczok, though additional entrants turned up each day. There were 35 English competitive classes Saturday and 38 Western competitive classes Sunday.
"With this economy, it's been tough this year. The economy, the heat and the fires have all had an effect on this show," Fleczok said. "But basically it's gone well and people are happy.
Shelley Morita of Sherman Oaks came to the show Sunday with her 6-year-old daughter Shae, who was the youngest competitor.
"She's doing well. She's the youngest here and it's tough because she rides with the 17's and under," Morita said. "It's a good experience for her before she goes on to the bigger shows."
Bucak says a small show like this one is good for young riders.
"It teaches them responsibility, respectfulness, the need to share, the need to help each other and the need to care for the animal."
Riders Saddle Up and Show for the Gold in Thousand Oaks
GLAPHC member Kendall Klepic guides her horse around a turn in the barrel racing class at the fourth annual Show for the Gold event in Thousand Oaks, CA. Klepic won second place, with a 20.09 second run.
Greater Los Angeles Paint Horse Club represents The American Paint Horse at Western States Horse Expo in Pomona, CA
The Western States Horse Expo is a horse event held in Pomona, California that offers education, training, shopping, and activities:
- Education and training: The expo features top clinicians and trainers from around the world who share knowledge on various aspects of the equine industry.
- Shopping: The expo has equine vendors selling a variety of products.
- Activities: The expo includes events, demonstrations, and horse shows.
- Connecting with other horse enthusiasts: The expo provides an opportunity to meet with other horse owners and friends.
- Interactive schedule: The expo's interactive schedule and exhibitor tools allow attendees to design their ideal experience.
The expo is considered one of the top horse expos in the United States. It's a low-cost way to stay engaged with the horse industry and learn about the latest training and products.
GLAPHC members came out to represent the American Paint Horse Association and the Greater Los Angeles Paint Horse Club. They answered questions about the breed, their colors and association registration & handed out educational information and fun goodies.
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