Eau Claire Bit & Spur Saddle Club

Welcome to The Eau Claire Bit & Spur Saddle Club website. The Bit & Spur Saddle club has been in existence since the early 1900's. All of Bit & Spurs shows are WSCA and Wisconsin Horse Council Championship show qualifying. Shows are held May - September. Our facility offers a rustic log cabin which serves as our main station where we have our entry stand, food stand and a place to relax. We also offer an 82 stall barn, exercise arena and camper hook ups.

Linda Van Huda

I am a former two term President of Bit N Spur.  I was President before Amy Hayden took over.   I show American Quarter Horses on the AQHA and Open circuit.  I also breed and raise most of the horses I show.  I also hosted and hope to continue putting on a benefit horse show for the Make-A-Wish foundation.  Our first show was a huge success.  Linda
 
Ellen Ness

I am Ellen Ness. My husband and I live in Chippewa Falls. I work as a RN Manager for the Hospice Program at Black River Memorial Hospital in Black River Falls.
I have had experience on the board of the state organization for Hospice. I held that position for six years with the last three acting as Secretary. I have been in the ground floor in starting community organizations. I was the past initial co-chair of the Chippewa Valley CARE coalition and remain active with this group. I am currently the chair of the Jackson County Healthcare Workforce Alliance.
 
My love for horses started when I named my bike “Black Beauty” after the horse in the book. I was finally able to realize my dream about ten years ago when my husband bought me my first horse. I have been going to the Bit and Spur to watch shows and finally three years ago actually got the courage up to participate myself.
 
My vision for Bit and Spur is that we can make a difference….to encourage young people to be involved with horses….to encourage parents to be involved with their kids and horses….to be a place where education and encouragement can happen for those in the Bit and Spur club and to others in our communities. Lets all work together to make a difference.
 
Gail Kaufman-Gregory
 
I have been involved in the horse industry for 12 years and been showing with the Bit n' Spur club for 10.  I have just recently started my own boarding and training barn and I really enjoy training and showing horses of all kinds.  I also give lessons in western pleasure, English and jumping.  I really enjoy  being a part of the care and growth between people and their horses.  I have a lot of new and fresh ideas that I would love to share with the club in hopes to grow the bond between the club and the public.
 
Heather Cole
 
As you know, I am currently a stay-at-home mom of our three children Grace (8), Brooke (5), and Thomas (2 ½).  I decided to stay at home full time after Brooke was born.  I have an accounting degree and a minor in statistics from Iowa State University.  I graduated in 1994 and was employed at Wells Fargo Corporation – Treasury Department in Minneapolis for 9 years as a financial analyst.  My past experiences have included due diligence and acquisition activities of investment portfolios of other banks.  I also prepared and analyzed the financial earnings including actual, budget, and forecast variances of the investment and trading portfolios.
I feel I am a responsible person and can be relied upon to complete tasks.  I am interested in the position to use my accounting skills and be part of a group who shares my interest in horses.

Sonya Thomsen
 
Hi my name is Sonya Thomsen.   I have 61 years of experience in the horse business: riding/showing/teaching/judging/enjoying.  I worked for many horse organizations including AQHA/ASH/OHA?Tri-State/SOHA/NWSCA.  I have been on the board of directors of most of those groups.
 
My education is : BA in Chemistry and BS in Biology from UWEC. I have a Masters in public health. I worked for 40 years at Mayo Clinic Rochester as a Medical Technician
 
In 2008 I worked for the Bit and Spur Club by attending every Club meeting and Workday.  I worked in the entry office for every show. I volunteered to be in charge of the Clubhouse, donated the new Club sign, inventoried the entry booth and club house, Chaired the new Flag Donation, Donated Paint for the entry stand, and donated food for the food stand.
 
Dick Bergevin
 
Dick has been actively involved in the Bit and Spur Club this year. He has worked with members to repair the water lines on the grounds, keep the tractor in working condition, shore up the Club house walls and keep the arena dragged for shows this summer among many other tasks that have made for a successful show season. Dick’s goals if he is elected Board Member is to work to grow the Club Membership and explore full usage of the Club Grounds.
 

For those who cannot attend the November meeting. Please complete the absentee ballot below.

The Bit & Spur Club has joined the County Care program through the discount horse supplier, Country Supply. They will donate 5% of your purchase (excluding dewormers and shipping) to the Bit & Spur when you enter our care code at the online checkout. Our care code is ECBS. The 5% is only given to us if you remember to enter the code. Also it only applies if $50 or more has been spent. http://www.countrysupply.com/ or http://www.horse.com/

         2007-2008

President- Dan Klein

Vice President- Katie Kenner

Secretary- Heidi Krenz

Treasurer- Teresa Thorson

Dr. Beth Smith

Dr. Joan Schumacher

Melissa Werner

Ellen Ness

Jennifer Wickham-Gensch