SCOTTSDALE AMMY ARMY EQUIPMENT CHECK

Now would be a good time for all Scottsdale participants to take stock of our needed equipment and what each party can bring.

For example, TV/DVD combo, Tables, White board for class management, Refrigerator, plug in fountain or waterfall for incorporation into the theme, chairs, coolers, hanging racks for tack, blender(s), portable lights, extension cords, power strips, strings of "under cabinet" type kitching lighting, etc....not that we need all of those things but those are some items off of the top of my head.

I am bringing stall drapes, equipment bags, black chairs (4), sander for feet, extension cords, a giant white cooler for drinks and ice, portable lighting for stalls and will be buying lumber on scene in order to build our headquarters.

In addition, we should design and print flyers to announce an Ammy Army barn party one evening. Anyone good at that stuff? I can provide Cammy background file to anyone who wants to use it for the flyer.

Please sound off on the "things" you think we may need while there.

I worked a little bit on a flyer, although I'm no pro. If we have one, that would be great. We need to pick a day that works with everyone's schedule and doesn't conflict with the other activities going on.

We bring 2 large tables, 6 chairs in our barn color burgundy, a TV/DVD player, have some tack racks although we usually fill those with just our stuff, pad locks for doors, burgundy stall drapes if needed for a tack/changing room or groom stall, will bring a hose, 3 or 4 extension cords, a surge bar, blender, coffee maker, 2 tubs for drinks/ice (good for the party).

Anything else?

I also need to address all AMMY ARMY members who are attending Scottsdale but without showing a horse. You need to of course consider the AA stalls as your homebase during the show. That is true 24X7.

Now, if you wish to participate in terms of helping with costs and/or labor you also need to feel free to bring your promotional material for display at the barn. For the cost of say, mulch, food, drinks, or anything you think will enhance the experience for all, you need to know that you are indeed part of the invasion.

I will be arriving on the 16th in the afternoon and leaving on the 22nd...

In this time I would be happy to help with what ever anyone needs help with..
If there is a sign up sheet posted in the AMMY barn I would fill in my name wherever I could to help..I have had lot's of experience doing the following..

CLEANING STALLS
GROOMING
BATHING
CLIPPING
FEEDING
WATERING and chatting. .

Brandy,

We'll all appreciate the help and chatting!

We also have a couple of western/wagon wheel benches we can bring.

I have got like a 3 page list of all the items I need to bring. I have coolers, lighting, extension cords, DVD player, flyers and videos to hand out, table, hose, hangers for tack, etc.

I'm pretty good at flyers as I have designed mine to distribute. I print them full page on flyer/brochure paper.

Whoacomer wrote:

I will be arriving on the 16th in the afternoon and leaving on the 22nd...

In this time I would be happy to help with what ever anyone needs help with..
If there is a sign up sheet posted in the AMMY barn I would fill in my name wherever I could to help..I have had lot's of experience doing the following..

CLEANING STALLS
GROOMING
BATHING
CLIPPING
FEEDING
WATERING and chatting. .

I may possibly need major help clipping out ears. Please have twitches of all types and styles!

May I suggest that you not use fluorescent lights, because they are big and fragile...

We use clamp lights with 100 watt bulbs in them, two or three in the groom room. They look like this... Clamp Lights

They work wonderfully well, and they REALLY heat up the room. Which in Scottsdale is a BIG plus. Plus you can just stick em to the top of the walls. They're cheap and they provide more light than you'd think they would.

Just a suggestion, from someone who's not a fan of fluorescents. lol

Austin wrote:

May I suggest that you not use fluorescent lights, because they are big and fragile...

We use clamp lights with 100 watt bulbs in them, two or three in the groom room. They look like this... Clamp Lights

They work wonderfully well, and they REALLY heat up the room. Which in Scottsdale is a BIG plus. Plus you can just stick em to the top of the walls. They're cheap and they provide more light than you'd think they would.

Just a suggestion, from someone who's not a fan of fluorescents. lol

I just picked up 5 of those yesterday:) Thanks for the insight shipmate.

Of course! They last forever too. Lighting GTC since my birth. haha

I'll be there Feb 16th to 22nd with Brandy... so count me in too for help.

Like Brandy I have much experience in the following also !

Stall cleaning
Feeding
Grooming
Filling water buckets
Bathing
and Chatting!

Just think of me and Brandy as your right and left hand women!

My cell is (503) 975-5480 if anyone would like to pre-program it into their phone now so if while at the show one of you needs horse help, or an ice cream cone mid-day, a large basket of curly fires from across the show grounds, or a bloody mary for those early morning halter classes you can call on us 24/7. We're at your service!

Alpha Arabians wrote:

I'll be there Feb 16th to 22nd with Brandy... so count me in too for help.

Like Brandy I have much experience in the following also !

Stall cleaning
Feeding
Grooming
Filling water buckets
Bathing
and Chatting!

Just think of me and Brandy as your right and left hand women!

My cell is (503) 975-5480 if anyone would like to pre-program it into their phone now so if while at the show one of you needs horse help, or an ice cream cone mid-day, a large basket of curly fires from across the show grounds, or a bloody mary for those early morning halter classes you can call on us 24/7. We're at your service!

How awesome does all of that sound!!!??? Yippeeeee! Thank you!!!

Alpha Arabians wrote:

I'll be there Feb 16th to 22nd with Brandy... so count me in too for help.

Like Brandy I have much experience in the following also !

Stall cleaning
Feeding
Grooming
Filling water buckets
Bathing
and Chatting!

Just think of me and Brandy as your right and left hand women!

My cell is (503) 975-5480 if anyone would like to pre-program it into their phone now so if while at the show one of you needs horse help, or an ice cream cone mid-day, a large basket of curly fires from across the show grounds, or a bloody mary for those early morning halter classes you can call on us 24/7. We're at your service!

Hmmm....Bloody mary with stud colt. Maybe after the class?

Again, I'll be there to help out with the horses/barn, cheer everyone on, and hang out!

I have not heard from Kandie lately but last I checked I was riding in with her. If she has enough car space I will try to bring some extra camp chairs if they are needed.
I'll bake some cookies or something to bring along too!

I don't have one but... Maybe a BBQ/grill might be a good plan? A crock pot maybe? I don't know if you guys want to do much "eating in" but a kitchen set up can be fun at horse shows. And I am happy to help cook for the Army.

We're bringing a BBQ. I'm actually thinking of asking the hubby to make some of his chicken. I think I still have my crockpot too. We have 6 chairs, plus the benches that we will bring for seating.

Paper products and plastics can be purchased at Sams. We'll be making a run there probably the afternoon of the 10th to stock our condo. Hubby and I are kind of on a diet so are trying to eat healthy. Probably won't be eating too much at the grounds.

I was thinking about Kandie this morning. It would be great if she could get some pix during the party.

Can we have confirmation on what time and what day the party will be

Hi Brandy,

It's on the thread about the AA party. It's on Monday the 16th at 5 pm.

Anyone get or have a white board?

Mortazavi Farms wrote:

Anyone get or have a white board?

I was looking to see if I could "borrow" one from work but I haven't found an unused one. What I could also do is get those giant sized post-it notes. That way I dont even have to bring it home with me!

If not, let me know, I'll purchase one before we leave.

I'm also bringing one of those blanket racks from Schneiders. Holds 12 I think. I figure between coolers, saddle pads, sweats, blankets, etc. It'll get used. Will also bring 3 4-hook bridle racks. 3 saddle free standing rack. Is anyone else riding other than me (even if just for training?)?

I have a white board here at home...it's my daughter's and I'll snake it from her. I also have 2 6' banquet tables a microwave, some fold up chairs, my toaster oven might be toast by now, I'll have to see if it's too ghetto to bring. I used to show with just a small table area for myself...so I don't have a huge amount to contribute..but I'll see what I can conjure up...I may also have an oriental carpet, too...but would be cool to have a camo one!

I dont have that much show equipment but I can bring all that I have! I'm going to leave all unnecessary tack at home.

I may grab up the living room rug for my tack stall. It needs to be replaced anyhow!

We have an oriental rug that we use also. Do we need surge bars? I'm bringing 3 extension cords also.

Yea, I'd say we need those.

I have a couple of those clip on work lamps that I am bringing along with a stand up work lamp.

Good idea....I have a clip lamp, too...will add that to the list....I also have a humongous box of vet aid supplies..wraps, syringes, ointments, etc...and it looks like a huge military box, too...so it would fit our theme...it has to be over 2' x 3'

I am bringing a huge extension cord, a sander, 4 clip lights, racks for hanging clothes and/or tack, chairs, power surge protector, plug adapters for the overhead lights, the tack bags for the stalls, the stall drapes, number magnets for exhibitors, a very large cooler for snacks/drinks, a tool box to build the display, and my back muscles:)

I have extension cords, spliters (to run multiple cords from one source, orbital sander for feet, circular saw to build the stall front, and I will be picking up lumber, screws, nails, paint, etc, upon my arrival in Scottsdale. Drapes are done and I plan on having the AMMY ARMY stall fronts done prior to eveyone else's arrival.

I have a vibrating sander I can bring as well...I need to go to Home Depot and buy the varying grade sandpapers...I have some extension cords, 2 6' banquet tables, 1 green folding legs poker table, 1 oriental rug, clip light, microwave, toaster, I will pick up some plastic patio chairs, I also have a painted white angled bookcase for a corner...maybe we can put pics in frames on it??, a large cooler, ...I wished I had tons of room to pack in my truck...I also have a tall round table with 4 suede tall chairs..it's really nice but not sure how much stuff will go in my truck..will have my hub help me figure out what will fit!

Rebecca, do you have the kitchen sink?

I like the bookcase for photos in frames!