2019 LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW, WINTER TOURISM CAMPAIGN, SKIJORING, AND MORE
The Kalispell Chamber’s December 2018 Newsletter features the upcoming Skijoring and Rebecca Farm event, the Kalispell Convention and Visitor Bureau’s winter marketing campaign, and several highlights of the 2019 Montana State Legislative Session. To read the complete newsletter, click here.
SKIJORING RETURNS THIS DECEMBER 29-30
Equestrian skijoring, an exciting combination of alpine skiing, stunts, and horseback riding, returns to Rebecca Farm for the second year on Dec. 29th and 30th kicking off the 2019 National Skijoring Season. Alpine skiers pulled by horse and rider teams will fly down the snow covered course, sailing over jumps, grabbing rings and navigating gates as they compete for a total prize purse up to $25,000.
New this year is a j-hook course, providing an added challenge for competitors, as well as extra excitement and better viewing for spectators. Teams will compete in Open, Sport, Novice and the crowd-pleasing Costume classes from 12:00pm to 4:00pm both days.
This wildly entertaining, family-friendly event is fun for all ages. Admission is $5 per person, with children under 13 free. Food and beverages will be available on-site for purchase from local vendors like Frugal’s. Rebecca Farm is located west of Kalispell at 1010 West Spring Creek Road. Skijoring at Rebecca Farm wouldn’t be possible without a crew of wonderful volunteers.
Extra hands are still needed, no horse experience necessary. To get involved, click here or email [email protected]. For more information, visit rebeccafarm.org/skijoring. Skijoring at Rebecca Farm is presented by Montana Equestrian Events, Inc.
FLATHEAD LEGISLATORS SELECTED FOR LEADERSHIP IN THE 2019 SESSION
Several of our Flathead legislators were selected for leadership positions in the ’19 Session. Sen. Mark Blasdel (Lakeside) will serve as Senate President Pro Tem, the #2 position in the Senate. Rep. Greg Hertz (Polson) will be the Speaker of the House, and, Rep. Derek Skees (Lakeside) will be a House Majority Whip. Additionally, several local legislators will serve as committee chairs: Rep. Carl Glimm will chair the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Mark Noland will chair House Business and Labor, Sen. Keith Regier will chair Senate Ethics and Senate Judiciary, Rep. Bob Brown will chair House Fish Wildlife and Parks, Sen. Jennifer Fielder will chair Senate Fish Wildlife and Parks, Sen. Bob Keenan will chair Senate Legislative Administration, Rep. Derek Skees will chair House Rules, Sen. Dee Brown will chair State Administration, and Rep. Matt Regier will chair the Appropriations Committee on the Judiciary.
