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APRIL 2014 FREE
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WILDWOOD RANCHESOKANAGAN FALLS, BC
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Since late October, BC SPCA
cruelty investigators have
removed 49 horses from distress
at properties throughout the province.
Many of the horses seized were badly
neglected and/or starving; some were
shockingly malnourished.
Th e BC SPCA currently has 14
horses available for adoption in the
Th ompson Okanagan area. Nancy
Roman has donated space in Saddle
Up to assist us in re-homing these
horses (thank you Nancy). I would
also like to thank Cathie and Jackie
Cross for assisting in their training
and aft er care, they have done an
incredible job gaining the trust of
these beautiful animals to make them more adoptable! Th ank
you to Dr. Britt Mills for your ongoing commitment to the well-
being of the horses, and Ester Gerlof for volunteering your time
to assist with training. Hats off to Naomi McGeachy of Sweet
Iron Photography for providing the photos, great job Naomi!
And to Candice Camille Photography for her shots of Ginger and
Spice.
Th e BC SPCA relies greatly on volunteers and donations
such as these... thank you from a very grateful group of horses
and the SPCA!
For more specifi c information on adoptable horses check out
http://crosscountryhorsesales.com/SPCA.htm
For Adoption Information please contact Constable Dan
Chapman [email protected]
BC SPCA Up for Adoption By Kathy Woodward, Senior Animal Protection Offi cer
IT’S THE YEAR OF THE HORSE ACCORDING TO THE CHINESE ZODIAC, AND THE BC SPCA IS HOPING
2014 WILL BRING BETTER NEWS FOR BRITISH COLUMBIA’S HORSES.
“GINGER” - approximately 5 years old, 14.2HH and pregnant (due in April). She loves people and is easy to halter, lead and load in a trailer,
good for the farrier. She accepted a saddleand bridle with no problem, so we suspect she
was started under saddle.
“SPICE” - 10 years old and approximately 14.2HH.She loves people and is easy to catch, lead, load
and handle, stood nicely for the farrier. We suspect she is broke as well but have not tried her as she is
also pregnant (due in April).
Vaccinated, de-wormed, trimmed, Vet checked.
Awesome thing about adopting a horse from the SPCA
is full disclosure of behaviour and health!
Adoption fee is by donation (although we suggest a min
of $200) and goes to recover some of the costs of their
care. To experienced homes only.
We require people to fi ll out our adoption contract and
a brief inspection, by SPCA staff , of where the horse will
be housed (to ensure adequate and safe shelter/fencing
and water source) or a Vet reference who has attended the
location.
ADOPT ME PLEASE…
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From the Editor…
April already? I cannot believe how the
months are passing so quickly. It is
almost Spring-like in my neck of
the woods, but so many other areas still
have winter. You gotta love the Okanagan!
(I sure do) Although I am a little envious
of the Canadian ‘Arizona bound’
winterites.
Activities and events for the ‘Year of
the Horse’ 2014 have started… in March we
had the Horse Council BC Equine Education
Summit in Richmond, the Kamloops Cowboy
Festival, then the Horseman’s Bazaar & Country
Fair in Langley. Reports on all are in this issue.
I wish there was more time in each day (or month) to be able to take in all the
horse events and activities… there is so much that I would like to do… ride more
(priority!), and volunteer when I can. And I do enjoy volunteering. Did I mention
clubs only survive through their volunteers?
We have our annual Fashion Feature in this issue – hope you enjoy!
Our next article and ad deadline is April 15th for the May issue. As we are
prepping to go to Th e Mane Event in Red Deer (April 25-27); please try to get
everything in on time – would sure appreciate it! Makes my life easier… and maybe
I could get in an extra ride or two!
NancyCONTRIBUTORS: Stephanie Kwok, Steve Rother, Christa Miremadi, Dana
Hokana, Judy Newbert, E.J. MacDonald, Hazel Plumbley, Mark McMillan, Carol
Ross, Valerie Barry, Lisa Kerley, Suzi Vlietstra, Wendy Moore, Jena Gustafsen, Lor-
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FeaturesBC SPCA - Up For Adoption 3
How the Mind is Aff ected - Part 3 8
Equine Rescue in Mexico 10
Priorities, Priorities 12
Gaited Horses 14
BC Seniors Games 15
Training with Dana Hokana 16
Quarter Horse Racing 20
How to Separate Wheat from Chaff 22
Trail Warrior 30
Annual Fashion Feature 32
Our Regulars
Cariboo Chatter 38
Top Dog! Section 44
Horse Council BC 47
Ask Suzi 53
BC Rodeo Association 56
BC Paint Horse Club 57
Lower Mainland Quarter Horse 58
Back Country Horsemen of BC 59
Clubs/Associations 60
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Business Services 63
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Rural Roots 68
Stallions/Breeders 69
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Introducing
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ATTENTION BC HORSE OWNERS TRANSPORTING HORSES(BC Livestock Identification Regulation Section 28)
All horses being transported to a public or private sale or sale outlet, feedlot
or slaughter facility outside of BC, must be brand inspected and travel on a
BC Transportation Certificate prior to leaving the province. This applies to all
horses whether they are branded or not.
Horses traveling south to the United States should be brand inspected
before departure to avoid problems in other jurisdictions. Certain states
require brand inspection for all horses entering or traveling through their
state for any purpose.
Horses traveling from BC to the United States via Alberta can travel on
a BC Transportation Certificate which is issued by the BC Livestock Brand
Inspectors, only.
It is highly recommended that everyone transporting horses within BC,
and or out of the province, travel with a properly completed livestock manifest
(form 3) accompanying the horse(s).
It is also advisable to carry the registration papers on the transported
horse(s) as proof of ownership. If you do not have registration papers and you
have purchased the horse(s) be sure to have a bill of sale in your possession in
order to confirm ownership.
For BC origin horses traveling to Alberta for weekend events and returning
on the same weekend, Alberta Livestock Inspection Service is prepared to
waive the Alberta inspection requirement providing BC requirements are met
prior to leaving the province.
Please be aware that in BC, Alberta and most of the western states, violators
can be fined or charges can be laid, if you do not comply with the appropriate
legislation of the participating provinces and states.
This is not a new regulation
For more information please contact
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Dear Editor:
I have a question for Steve Rother based on his article in the
February 2014 Saddle Up Magazine.
Dear Mr. Rother:
I was wondering if your horses are allowed to be happy or do
they have to work, work, work and move, move, move, as you put it, if
they don’t do as they are told? In my opinion, you forgot to off er the
“simple” option for Brownie; the one based on how horses think and
see the world, not based on the way humans think. Th e simple option
is to be the leader your horse needs. All horses need a good leader, no
exceptions, and they willingly follow that leader everywhere they go (in
the trailer, away from the barn and buddies, into a new arena, etc.). If
Brownie felt safe and happy with his rider/leader, he wouldn’t want to
make a break for it and run back to the barn.
Th anks for taking the time to read my letter to you.
- Best regards, Angelica Sro, Cochrane AB
Saddle Up forwarded Angelica’s letter to Mr. Rother, and following is his
response.
Dear Angelica:
Thank you for the letter. You are absolutely right, leadership
is key. Th is 3 part article (best if all 3 are read) is meant to
be a demonstration focusing on concept. I am giving riders
the tools needed in a situation when the horse is NOT looking to the
rider for leadership. We exaggerate to teach, and then refi ne from
there. Th ere are many parts to my program (a partnership is a balance
of many things), one of them is work, which gives the horse purpose. It
also allows for the comparison of comfort and discomfort, in order for
horse and rider to make decisions. A horse will always seek the area of
zero pressure (or comfort), but sometimes this needs to be “created” by
working on exercises. Very rarely does a horse feel safe and happy just
because the owner (or nice predator) is standing next to them.
Every day I hear about awful wrecks happening out on the trail and
in the arena. Most of these horse owners are Mothers with families to
take care of. Th ey come to my clinics to learn how to become a better
leader and learn the exercises that will help enable their horse to think,
rather than react, in a panic situation. Work may not seem fun to you,
but there are many rewards and benefi ts that come with the proper type
of work (and many horses, and people, actually enjoy their job). For
the horse and the rider, work gives purpose, and with this purpose can
come an amazing partnership.
- Steve Rother
(P.S. See Part 3 in this issue on pages 8-9)
Dear Editor…
8 • Saddle Up • April 2014 HCBC 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
It is early Saturday
morning; you have
been waiting all
week to ride, so you are
on your way out to the
barn to see your good
friend, Brownie. Today,
you are going to one of
your favourite trail riding
locations, but in the back
of your mind you are a bit hesitant. You are just hoping and
praying that Brownie has come to like the place as much as you
do. On your last trip up that trail, he wasn’t too excited; in fact,
he wasn’t impressed at all and only wanted to be back home at
the barn. As you look into the paddock, you see your good friend
come loping over to greet you. Wow, it seems things are off to a
great start, aft er all!
You slowly enter, put his halter on - and then it happens!
You feel the “joy” of your 1200-hundred-pound friend standing
on your foot as he makes an attempt to squeak past you, on the
way to the gate. At fi rst you feel shocked, then threatened, until
fi nally you start to feel your confi dence sliding. You ask yourself,
“Maybe Brownie wasn’t so
happy to see me” or “Maybe
he just forgot about me for a
brief moment” or “Perhaps he
is just in a hurry to start his
trail ride.” Either way, it feels
as if you are losing control of
the situation before it even
begins.
At this point, it is time
to make some very important
decisions about the
relationship between yourself and your horse - you have to learn
to draw an appropriate line between the two of you. If this line
is drawn carefully, it can set you up for success in the long run.
However, if this line is poorly drawn, it can mean the diff erence
between building a partnership and losing a friend.
The PartnershipWhen trying to develop a better partnership between you
and your horse, I would like you to be aware of two extremes.
One extreme is the place where there is absolutely no wrong for
your horse. Everything is roses, carrots, and belly rubs. If you
ask your horse to do something, there is always some form of
verbal or bribed coercion involved. Th is place seems great as how
could any horse not love this one? I am sure that we would all
like this place - at fi rst.
Th e other extreme is the place where everything is forced
and made to happen. Once again coercion steps into the picture,
but this time it is in the form of whips, stud chains, six “helpers”
and passive-aggressive behaviour.
I want you to notice in these two examples that there is one
word in common for both of them… the word coercion. You
might ask, “How could this be?” One form seems so nice, while
the other so harsh.
Many people may condone one of these behaviours around
their horse, but never condone the other. However, since we are
dealing with a horse - NOT a human - we should look much
closer at them.
CoercionTake two horses that are loaded into two separate trailers,
one with a bucket of grain, and the other with butt ropes. Both
horses may eventually load, but in the process of getting in, did
they learn anything about the dark steel cage? Or were they
distracted? One horse by the grain, and the other by the butt
rope (and six people)? Both horses have an equal chance of
panicking once the door is shut and the wheels are set in motion.
Although one method may have seemed much kinder, the
mental, emotional, and physical stability of the horse are still at
risk, due to the coercion factor.
How the Mind is Aff ected By the Feet, Part 3 By Steve Rother
THE LINE BETWEEN BUILDING A PARTNERSHIP AND LOSING A FRIEND
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How the Mind, cont’d
So why is coercion such a negative thing in the long run?
Typically, coercion lacks some very important things that are
necessary to the development of a good relationship between you
and your horse. Some of these are: Leadership, Education, and
Partnership.
I encourage you to fi nd the middle ground between these two
extremes. Find the place where you can be kind, but not taken
advantage of; fi rm, but not feared; and fun, but still taken seriously.
For a lot of students in my clinics, this means stepping it up a little
and for others, taking it back just a notch.
Th e next time you are at the gate with your horse and there is a
question mark in your mind as to where the day might be heading,
step up to the plate and be the leader that your horse is looking for.
Let him know that sneaking past you (to the gate or his buddies) is
not the way to go. Get him to look to you for leadership and support,
so that he wants the partnership that you have to off er.
FinallyTh e answers are once again in the feet. Horses are prey animals
and when scared they move their feet fi rst and ask questions later.
So move their feet forwards, backwards, left and right. Th e feet
aff ect the mind. When the feet are centered, the mind will be
centered. Find that partnership that you have been looking for -
your horse will thank you.
Until next time - ride for fun!
(See you at Th e Mane Event in Red Deer)
Steve Rother is an internationally-acclaimed clinician and two-time winner of
Th e Mane Event’s Trainers Challenge colt-starting competition. Known as Th e
Horseteacher, Steve is dedicated to all horse people who strive to teach their
horses by educating themselves. He is not limited to specifi c disciplines, but the
development of a willing partnership between horse and rider. Steve conducts
horsemanship clinics throughout the USA and Canada, as well as camps (from
5 days to 21 days) at his ranch, Th e School of Horse, in northeast Washington.
His Excel with Horses club allows students to come together to achieve their
horsemanship dreams through a levels program. His seven DVDs include a
just-released Liberty DVD. For more information, please visit Horseteacher.
com or Rother Horsemanship on Facebook.
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In a nutshell, he, along with his wife Loretta and his friend
Donna, have a dream to provide a safe haven for some of
the area’s neglected or abused horses. A vivid description
can be found by going to www.jaltembabaylife.com, clicking on
“community” and scrolling to J.E.E.P.
I decided that I could spend some time up there for the
next month grooming and doing some groundwork with the
six horses that he currently had in his care. Each time I walked
the half hour to the refugio, I would meet other volunteers from
western Canada as well as the north western USA who either
own homes in the area or spend their winters down there. Many
are not horsey people at all, but had been inspired by George’s
hard work and ultimate goal of training the horses and a few
local teenagers to provide equine assisted therapy to the special
needs children of the surrounding communities.
Th is part of the program is in its infancy, but I was able
to participate in the fi rst activity day for these children. Th ree
busloads of children, as well as parents and over 30 volunteers
showed up that day. Th e children ranged in age from 4-16, and
each and every one had an opportunity to be led around the
yard wearing some form of
helmet and held securely in
place by two people. Others
helped with preparing the hot
dog lunches, fi tting helmets or
lift ing the children into and out
of the saddles. According to
George, most of these children
had never been taken on a fi eld
trip or touched a horse before
that day. You can well imagine
the excitement and
enthusiasm generated by
these children. A day to
remember and hopefully
to be repeated.
J.E.E.P. has a Board of
Directors, many of whom
are North Americans,
who are working hard to
fundraise for a roof on
the tack room which is
currently covered by a
tarp and for a fenced area for riding and exercising the horses.
Th is area is either farmland or jungle, so feed also has to be
purchased from a town over 50 km away.
Horses, especially those in need, seem to bring people
together. Th e old adage “the outside of a horse is good for the
inside of a person” seems to fi t this project perfectly.
Equine Rescue Centre in Mexico By Carol Ross
While on a winter holiday in La Penita, Mexico, I literally stumbled upon the “Hilltop
Refugio” while out for a morning walk in the hills above the town. I spent an hour talking
with George Leavitt about his project which began in 2012.
A happy child’s fi rst ride.
Peso and other horses discovered by George in 2012.
Open air stalls and one of the rescued horses, a year later, looking very healthy.
Peso, a year later. I’m partial to greys!
George with Alma, a yearling who was adopted a year ago by a rescue
mare who had lost her foal.
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In this issue, I will get into the details of
how this can be done.
As the round pen grew in
popularity, so did the list of ways to use
it. For some trainers, the round pen
was a safe place to allow a horse to react
however they were going to react without
getting caught in a corner; for others, it
was a place to scare the living daylights
out of a horse; and for others still, it
became a place to explore possibilities,
experiment and grow. As in all things
in life, there are positive and destructive
ways to use any tool. As I said last month,
it is not my intention to “sell you my
program,” only to share my thoughts and
observations.
Keeping in mind that the round pen
is a place for freedom of speech, exercise/
conditioning and communication/training,
it’s important to remember one of the most
powerful principles of teaching a horse
anything: dependable consistency.
Th e rules we set up are actually less
important to our horse than our ability to
remain consistent. It is through consistency
that our horses can learn to understand our
expectations. If our rules change or shift ,
it’ll not only frustrate the horse but also
make learning our expectations impossible.
Without remaining dependably consistent (at
all times), we’ll be unsuccessful at developing
a sense of security, confi dence or a thinking
state of mind - all things leading to trust and
things that have become very important to
me.
As long as I remain consistent, a
conversation can take place. Developing
an ability to use the round pen as a space
to share information requires establishing
a foundation. So many people begin the
very fi rst session with a horse by pushing,
chasing or driving the horse around the pen,
oft en trying to imitate what they saw a horse
trainer do in a DVD or clinic, essentially (and
unintentionally) sharing the message with the
horse that they’re very powerful, dominant
and not interested in feedback (not necessarily
what the trainer was doing). Unfortunately,
these methods do achieve results. Because they
achieve results, people continue to use them,
despite the traumatizing eff ect they can have
on the horses involved.
I’ve had the honour of rehabilitating a
number of horses who’ve been worked with
in this way and whether I’m rehabilitating a
traumatized horse or starting a colt, we always
start from the same place and work through
the same four foundational priorities before
progress can be made:
1. Establish boundariesTh is may take seconds or (in the case of
one badly-abused ex-race horse I once worked
with) it could take months! Having been tied
to a wall and beaten with a whip, “Donny” had
essentially had his fl ight response removed.
He’d been put in a position in which he had
only two of his four natural choices left to
him. Naturally, a horse can chose fl ight, fi ght,
accept or ignore. Due to the inability to relieve
the pressure by leaving (thanks to being tied
to a wall), Donny had been taught that fl ight
or acceptance were not options. Th is left only
Priorities, Priorities! By Christa Miremadi
Photos by Aynsley Cairns
In the previous issue, I began my round pen series by addressing what I use a round pen
for - as a place for expression, communication and progression; a place for relationships
to grow and learning to occur.
Jasper exercising his right to freedom of speech as we discuss boundaries and
maintaining a direction.
Jasper fi nding a soft jog on the rail and being given an opportunity to soak up some
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Priorities, cont’d
ignore or fi ght back. When asked to move
away from his handler, Donny would shut
down. If the pressure escalated to a level that
Donny perceived as a threat, he’d fi ght back,
teeth bared, and striking.
It took a lot of patience and dedication
to help Donny learn that it wasn’t only okay
to move away but actually desirable! Once he
learned that he wouldn’t be held in place for a
beating and the ability to establish boundaries
was created, Donny could (and would) leave
the centre of the pen to travel around the rail.
All four of Donnie’s natural choices were
restored. Th is ability to use all four of his
natural choices made conversations possible
again and put us in a position to be able to
begin to explore the second foundational
priority.
2. Maintaining directionMost of you are probably aware of how it’s
believed that a horse’s brain works. For those
of you who aren’t, I’ll keep this short. Due to
the nature of the horse as a prey animal, whose
eyes are on the side of his head and work in a
“scanning the horizon” kind of way, the horse
is gift ed with the ability to view two diff erent
pictures at once. Th at means he can watch for
predators on both sides. I like to explain it
to the kids I teach as follows: It’s like having
two lookout guys keeping watch for a bank
robber in the old west, “Bob” and “Joe.” Bob
is watching out back and Joe, out front. Both
Bob and Joe (the horse’s left eye and right eye)
are able to perceive danger and alert the bank
robber, “Frank” (the horse). But if Joe sees the
sheriff coming, Bob won’t know about it until
Frank and/or Joe fi lls him in.
In other words, what the left eye sees
and understands, the right eye has little to no
knowledge of. Th at’s why a horse can pass the
garbage can outside the arena four times while
travelling left and only spook at it once it turns
around and sees it out of the right eye. What
this means is that, while a safe boundary is
being established, maintaining a direction
of travel and sticking to it will help a horse
to learn our expectations more quickly. Yes,
it’s important to work both sides of a horse’s
body and mind evenly in order to achieve both
emotional and physical balance, but each time
he changes direction he has to start learning
from scratch again. Th is is due to the horse’s
Corpus Callosum.
Th e Corpus Callosum is essentially
a walky-talky between the left and right
side of the brain. In humans, this is very
well developed (and having both eyes on the
front of the head helps as well). In the horse,
the Corpus Callosum is fairly small and
under-developed. Th is means that, although
they do have the ability to transfer some
information from one side to the other, it’s
not easy for them. In other words, the better
they understand something on one side, the
faster they can learn it on the other. Switching
back and forth from one side to the other,
frequently and at a time when the learning
is still either fresh or not quite understood,
simply keeps them in a state of “not-quite-got-
it” and prevents them from beginning to feel
confi dent and secure in their understanding
of the requests being made. At least, this has
been my experience.
Once the horse has learned that, 1.
you have a sacred bubble around you (i.e.
boundaries) and, 2. you’d like them to
continue moving in the direction that you’ve
chosen at whatever speed they are comfortable
with (as long as it’s forward), then you’re
ready for foundational priority number 3: a
discussion around changing direction which
will ultimately lead you to the fourth and fi nal
priority, and the ability to discuss things with
a functional language.
How a horse changes direction is very
important to me and there are only two
choices. A horse can change direction in
a round pen by turning either towards the
handler or away from the handler. Each choice
is a very powerful message that we can either
support or not. How we deal with helping
our horses to learn which change of direction
is most desirable is far more infl uential that
you’d think. It’ll have an impact on everything
you do with your horse. Check out next
month’s article to fi nd out how!
Christa Miremadi has been working with
horses since 1984, and is a partner and facility
manager in her family business in Langley,
Silver Star Stables, where she also provides
riding instruction and conducts horsemanship
clinics. Christa is dedicated to creating harmony
and building relationships between horses and
humans through compassionate communication,
and to strengthening partnerships by sharing the
horse’s point of view.
(See her listing in the Business Services Section
under TRAINERS)
Jasper and I are taking a moment to “share space and time” together.
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Asome may be curious to know more about gaited horses, how many breeds there are and what types
of riding activities people do with them?
Prior to the wide appearance of horse drawn carriages in Europe, riding horses were bred for their
smooth ambling gaits. Riders wanted horses that could transport them frequently over long distances with
minimal wear and tear on their bodies. Th e least amount of movement to a rider came from a horse with a
lateral gait. Amblers, as they were called, were the preferred choice of noblemen. As transportation needs
expanded to wheels, trotting horses became important for their speed and high stepping style. Th us began
the development of modern breeds, in which diagonally gaited horses became the norm. Some breeds that
are predominantly diagonal today still carry the ambling gene that can be seen from time to
time, such as Morgans and Arabians.
Th e ability to gait diff erently, or move laterally, is completely inherited. It cannot be
trained into a horse that does not have the genetic
background to do so. Under saddle, some gaited breeds
were developed to both trot and gait, while others were
bred for a locked in gait, according to purpose and
function. Th ere are many variations of movement and
timing within gaited breeds but all strive for more
smoothness than is possible with a non-gaiting horse.
Today, there are about 16-20 breeds of gaited
horses, with common ones in Canada being Tennessee
Walker, Peruvian, Rocky/Kentucky Mountain Horse, Icelandic, Paso Fino, American Saddlebred,
Missouri Fox Trotter and Spotted Saddle Horse.
Riders are valuing once again the pleasure of being on gaited horses, which also tend to be
sensible and easy to handle, as well as beautiful.
Some people have chosen to switch to them as
their bodies age, so they do not have to give up
their love of riding. Gaited horses can be found
in police work; ranch work; breed and open
shows; parades; drill teams; and therapeutic
riding. Th ey excel in competitive trail, mountain
trail and completing endurance rides. Most of
all… they are the supreme pleasure horse.
Th ere are many myths about owning
gaited horses, e.g. need for special tack; special
training; special shoes; inability to walk (all
horses walk)! Th ese are all completely false,
as anyone doing their quality research will
discover. Th ey are simply a normal horse with
a special way of moving - one that a woman
described recently as “the happiness horse.”
Th e Interior Gaited Fun Show off ers a once
a year chance to see several of these breeds. If
you want to satisfy your curiosity, what better
way than to talk to friendly owners. Th ere will
be a demonstration parade of breeds in the arena
on Saturday, about 12 Noon. One never knows
what surprise demos may be in store! Hope
you’ll come have a look.
Fun With Gaited Horses By Jacki Evans
Sharing Grandpa’s horse. Photo credit by T. Greening
Combined age of nearly 100 years!
Photo by K. Quilliams
Real cowboys can play!Photo by K. Quilliams
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CSeptember 9-13 to attend the BC Senior Summer Games to be held at Milner
Downs Equestrian Centre in Langley BC. Reining, Dressage, Mountain Trail
and Driving are the equestrian events during the Games.
“Th e BC Senior Games off er a
wonderful opportunity to participate
in a sport that you love. Competing
in the Equestrian Mountain Trail
division was a fi rst for me and my
horse. It was a very positive experience.
I enjoyed meeting the other competitors
and being there as they and their
horses demonstrated their courage
to overcome personal obstacles as
well as the actual obstacles that were
presented. I would do it again in a
heartbeat. See you in Langley!”
- Monica Jahrig, Gold Medal Winner, Mountain Trail
Registration must be completed by June 21st and late registrations will not be
accepted. To register online go to www.bcseniorsgames.org or Google BC Senior
Summer Games Langley 2014. Additional questions may be answered by your Senior
Games Equestrian Zone Rep.
BC Seniors Games – Join Us! By Janice Reid
Photos courtesy of Saddle Up magazine
Monica Jahrig
16 • Saddle Up • April 2014 HCBC 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
These are some tips to establish a great relationship with your
horse through your hands.
First, you must realize that you can take a hold of your
horse’s face. But, also realize that how you approach him with your
hands is equal to how you would speak to a person. If your approach
is sharp, jerky or rough, you have “yelled” at him with your hands and
he may be on the defensive. Th e biggest thing you can do to change his
response is to change your approach to him. Here are some secrets to
good hands.
Th e “pick-up” consists of several parts. Th e pick-up is what I call
the action of when you connect with his mouth, using your hands.
How you perform your pick-up is directly related to how skilled you
are with your hands. I encourage you to strive to study and learn these
techniques. Th e three components of the pick-up are:
1. Your Approach
2. Th e Connection
3. Th e Release
1. Your Approach
Th is is such an important part, as it
is the start of your communication with
your horse with your hands. Do your best
to make sure initial contact is smooth
and fair. Don’t come in with a rough or
rigid jerk. I teach my riders that it is okay
to bump or correct your horse in the face
as long as you are already in contact. If
you jerk or bump with no warning, “out
of mid-air” so to speak, you will scare
your horse and teach him to brace against
your hands. When you pick up on the
reins, just draw up smoothly and slowly
until you are in contact with his mouth,
then make any corrections as needed.
2. The Connection
Once you’ve made contact with your
horse’s mouth, you now have to decide if
you need to pull or bump your horse in
the face or simply just hold him. Th is is
where feel comes into play. Do your best to
“feel” with your hands what your horse is
doing at the end of the bridle reins. Which
leads me to make a point to you - if your
horse is ever pulling the reins out of your
hands, he is basically controlling your pull
or pick-up. Th is can reinforce the very
bad habit of a horse throwing his head.
By allowing him to pull the reins out of
your hands you are giving him a positive
reward for his negative behaviour. Which
will make him do it more and more. Make
sure you are mindful about your hold on
the reins and don’t let those reins slide through your hands!
Don’t give your horse any stronger correction than is needed to get
the desired response. Remember the pounds of pressure that you use to
pull or bump on your horse is intensifi ed or magnifi ed when you use a
shank bridle to the degree of severity of the bit. If you are in a snaffl e it
is close to the same pounds of pressure as you actually apply with your
hands. So ride very mindful of this and don’t add any more pressure
than you need. Th at will develop trust in your horse. Also make sure
you give a clear message. Riding this way will take a lot of focus and, for
myself, I have found that if I am really working on a horse I have to limit
my outside distractions or I may get heavy handed and lose the feel I am
trying to develop. You are building a relationship with your horse, so be
a fair partner.
Training with Dana HokanaTHE PICK-UP
As riders, we strive to become better and to understand how to ride and develop a
proper and good relationship with our horses. Being good and mindful with your hands
is one way to build that relationship.
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Follow-through is another important component of this phase of
the pick-up. Follow-through is nothing more than asking until you get
a response. Th is also requires feel and awareness. It means to stay in
or follow through until you are satisfi ed with the amount your horse
gives. Be clear and give a clear message and your horse will learn faster.
I look for my horse to give in the face but also to soft en or lighten in my
hands. Th en I know I’m ready to release.
3. The Release
Once you are satisfi ed with your horse and the amount that he
gave, you then want to release or give back to him with your hands.
I like to release in a smooth, slow motion. I recommend that, when
you release, you are truly released. Make sure you give enough rein
so that the pressure (or contact) changed enough so that he truly felt
the release. Th e release is his reward. Horses learn by that reward and
they look for the reward, so make your message clear and make sure he
realizes that he is being rewarded.
I’ve just given you a lesson on how to use your hands more
eff ectively. If you study that and put it into practice, you will start
seeing some good results with all the horses that you ride.
Also a word of warning: with any horse that you ride, when you
are in contact with his face, if he shows any signs of wanting to rear
or becoming dangerous, stop what you are doing and get the help of a
professional.
Building a good relationship with
your horse is worth the eff ort. Our
hands are one of the main methods of
communication we use when we ride,
so learning to use your hands fairly and
eff ectively is a very valuable use of your
time. Good luck to you and your horse!
Dana Hokana is one of the top female
trainers in the Quarter Horse industry
and currently operates Dana Hokana
Quarter Horses in Temecula, California.
She has trained multiple Western Pleasure
circuit champions as well as some major
Futurity winners. Dana has also trained
horses to top ten placings in Western
Pleasure at both the All American Quarter
Horse Congress and the AQHA World
Championship Show. Riding her stallion,
Invested Dimension, she captured an AQHA Reserve World Championship
title in Senior Western Pleasure.
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We welcome all ranges of riders and
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Iwas quite young when I saw a Quarter
Horse race for the fi rst time. It was
over in about 17 seconds, but looked
every bit as intense as watching the
Kentucky Derby stretch run on television.
No, actually, it was more so.
I used to imagine that riding these
well-muscled horses was like strapping
yourself to a barrel of dynamite with
wheels on it, charged not to blow outward
but forward. One blink and you miss it.
I had worked off and on at the
Th oroughbred track and had thought of
getting into Th oroughbred ownership,
but I also liked the Interior racetracks
for their scenery and the vacation sense
I got from going there. I decided that I
was going to get a racehorse but, at that
moment, I wasn’t sure what kind I wanted.
Th en in 2011, I bought a Quarter
Horse. Th is one, though not destined
for the track, is every bit the winner in
his own right. He is small, at just under
14.2hh, but the brain this breed is known
for is well apparent. In his six years on
the planet, he has humbled me and taught
me a further understanding of what I
will need to do to have a successful go at
my chosen discipline. I decided that the
racehorse I would buy would be a Quarter
Horse. Th e plan was set in motion, slowly
rolling and ever gaining speed.
Racing, for the long and the short of
Quarter Horse Racing By E.J. MacDonald
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Racing, cont’d
it, is in my blood. My grandfather liked to gamble. I never got to
know him, save for what my father told me about him. I have a
feeling that my father was, in his youth, dragged to the racetrack
on a weekly basis. He didn’t tell me much, other than to surmise
that “your grandfather liked to gamble... a lot.” I did fi nd out that
my grandfather was also a gift ed horseman. He liked to ride, and
if it weren’t for my grandmother’s iron will, he would have had
a stable of horses - racehorses, most likely, given his gambling
habit.
Had he still been alive when I reached my teenaged years, I
would likely have been dragging my grandfather to the track -
not to gamble, but to watch the horses run. I loved it then, and
even more so now.
Yes, I also like the money from working (and sometimes
winning) but could you say you’d stick with a job if you were
NOT getting paid a cent? People don’t work at a fast food place
for the fries, so there is some incentive to stick with it. Th at, and
the thrill of seeing your horse come in fi rst, then rushing to the
Winner’s Circle to get a picture taken with YOUR horse.
Th ere are many great trainers at the Interior racetracks. Or,
if you have the experience, you can train your own horse (or
horses). Training your own racehorse is a hobby and a business
all in one.
For anyone who isn’t already racing their own horse (or
horses), I recommend trying it, even if only for the fun of it.
Th e Interior tracks could always use more people, since more
people equals more racing, and more racing equals growth in the
industry. Th ese tracks are wonderful icons of British Columbia
and they should be used. Sagebrush Downs, in Kamloops was
closed. Hopefully, the others will not follow suit.
If you get the chance this summer, please make the drive to:
~ Sunfl ower Downs in Princeton
~ Desert Park in Osoyoos,
~ Kin Park in Vernon
…for sunshine, fresh air, and of course, horse racing.
It’s well worth the trip.
E.J. MacDonald has been involved in the horse industry since 1989. E.J. is
an author, artist and trainer on the Interior Racing circuit.
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Judy Newbert
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Mane Eventin Red Deer.
Driving - because it had a long history,
almost died out and then was
revived - seems to have more than
its fair share of advice givers. Old men regale
us with how it was in the good old days, draft
horse drivers try to tell us that no one ever
drives without a full collar, pleasure driving
people tell us we should have leather harness,
brass hardware and better clothes, combined
driving drivers tell pleasure drivers that they
should do more than just drive around and
look nice. To make things even worse, there
is a wide variety of driving styles; draft horse
driving evolved for farm work; pleasure
carriage driving evolved in the eastern
USA and Britain in the 1800s to be seen and
admired by one’s friends as a gauge of societal
status; heavy carriage driving in Britain was
for hauling in cramped city conditions or in
coaches along hard-surfaced roads; and light
horse driving in western North America was a
way to get to and from town for supplies over
mostly non-existent roads. Even continental
Europe and Great Britain had very diff erent
driving styles, diff erent horses, diff erent
harness and diff erent vehicles. Each style of
driving evolved based on its intended purpose,
the types of horses and harnesses available, the
terrain travelled and, in some cases, regional
customs and costumes.
Th is is why it is so hard to determine what
is really correct in driving and why there is so
much controversy about almost everything.
But lest you think drivers have it bad, there is
just as wide a range of riding styles, equipment
and horses utilized in the various riding
disciplines.
So, in the face of people constantly
giving us their advice on what we should be
doing: what does one do?
Obviously, you do not take just anyone’s
advice at face value and blindly do everything
anybody tells you. Madness and fi nancial ruin
lie in that direction!
You could ignore everyone, but by doing
that you may be missing out on some valuable
advice that might help you with a problem
your horse is having that, in some cases, you
may not even have recognized.
Dispensing of advice oft en comes when
you are contemplating a purchase - whether
of a horse or some equipment. Since these are
typically large-ticket items, the wrong choice
does have fi nancial implications. A horse
purchase following incorrect advice endangers
not only our wallet but our life as well.
Well, what to do. One of my previous
articles dealt with purchasing a driving horse.
You can re-read that article as some but not all
of the same suggestions apply to equipment
purchases.
Find someone that you trust. Th is mentor
should preferably be a successful driver or
instructor themselves with a reputation for
producing competent drivers and reliable
horses in the area of driving in which you are
interested. If this paragon is not available in
your immediate area, you can oft en solicit
advice from other well-
known or recommended
drivers via phone or
email. A number of instructors will comment
on turnouts using video clips which can be
done at long distance. In most instances, this
person will not have a vested interest in selling
you anything which means you will likely get
a more objective opinion. Th e requirement
of good taste in driving turnout (the sum of
your horse, harness, cart or carriage and the
dress of the driver) is diffi cult for the beginner
to understand without some experienced
guidance. Talk to lots of people, not just one
or two to get a wider range of opinions. Over
time, you will winnow out your advisors to
the people who have steered you correctly in
the past. If you are a recreational driver, this
discussion of turnout is immaterial, but the
safety aspects of training covered later will
interest you.
In the absence of a reliable mentor, you
can do your own research and make up your
own mind on anything. For showing, if you
wish to enter a particular class, read your rule
book; it will give you information on what
is required. When I was preparing to show
a Welsh pony in driving classes for the fi rst
time, I was told by numerous well-meaning
people that I had to have a wooden cart and a
leather harness with brass fi ttings. Since I had
neither, I doubted whether I should even enter
the class. Reading the rule book indicated that
a clean, safe and well-fi tting harness and cart
was required - very diff erent from what I was
being told. In most instances, the equipment
and turnout only counted for a maximum of
15% anyway, with the remaining 85% relating
to performance and manners. Based on the
scores and real life, the equipment is much
How to Separate the Wheat from the Chaff By Judy Newbert
WHICH ADVICE DO I LISTEN TO?
It seems that, in the horse world, there are a lot of people dispensing advice of various
sorts which can be graded into several categories: good, bad, useless and downright
dangerous.
Formal show ring turnout Typical farm machinery turnout in draft harness
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See us at Mane Event in Red Deer!
Wheat from the Chaff , cont’d
Knowing what the rule book says for your
event will allow you to sort out the advisors
who have no idea from the advisors to whom
you can safely listen. When someone gives
you advice, question them, listen carefully
for the answers and decide for yourself. If
they can provide no logical reasons for their
recommendation, forget it. If they fall back on
“that’s the way we have always done it”, forget
it. Again, if available, judges may be a better
resource for this sort of advice since they
usually do not have a vested interest in selling
you something. When buying equipment, look
at the sales person as a used car salesman;
their intent is to sell you something, not assess
your needs. Be especially wary of the sales
person who can’t answer questions but still
insists that you should trust them. If anyone
says “just trust me,” walk away.
One of the best examples is synthetic
harness with stainless steel fi ttings compared
to the old standard of leather harness with
brass hardware. Leather harness with brass
hardware, if good leather is used, is expensive.
It is true that the fi rst attempts at synthetic
harness were poor quality; numerous
improvements have been made and most
synthetic harness is today a high quality item.
Leather and brass require maintenance which
many people today are not willing to do. Better
they have a clean and safe low-maintenance
synthetic harness with stainless steel hardware
than a perpetually dirty leather harness with
tarnished brass hardware. Worse yet is the
choice of a cheap leather harness which is
typically dangerous due to low quality and the
possibility of a sudden failure of some part of
the harness. Th e person who insists on leather
harness with brass or even leather harness for
everyone does not recognize the realities of
modern life and, as a result, is dispensing poor
advice. Again, they are probably selling leather
harness because that’s the way it has always
been done.
Beware of the advisor who produces a
series of inviolable rules with no latitude.
Very rarely are the words “never” or “always”
used in conjunction with training or handling
horses. Th e worst off enders are people who
produce a series of rules under the heading of
“we have always done it this way.” Th e horses
we drive, the equipment we have available, and
the type of driving we do today has very little
resemblance to the horses, equipment and
driving done in the old days. Th e phrase “it
depends on the horse’s background” is much
more applicable today.
You must recognize that the fi eld of
horsemanship is always evolving. Th ings like
driving without blinkers, driving without
check reins, driving with bits that are actually
designed for the horse’s mouth instead of
bits which are simply easy to manufacture
and driving in helmets and safety vests are
relatively modern ideas and are not part of the
driving “old ways of doing things.” Each of
these new ideas must be investigated in light
of our horse knowledge and experience and
we must decide whether or not to embrace the
new ways of doing things.
Driving instructors and trainers provide
an interesting study. In driving, there is no
such thing as “we will take 30 days and the
horse will be a reliable driving horse” and
no competent trainer will suggest this. Older
trainers are better than younger trainers
because experience is the best teacher and
older people are usually not in as much of a
rush as younger people.
A trainer can only train
a horse as quickly as
the horse can absorb
the information. Some
horses are slower than
others; it does not mean
that they will never “get
it,” it just takes longer.
Both a good trainer
and a competent owner
recognize this. A good
trainer will take the
time and the competent
owner will not insist on
a quick training job and
the horse will be better
for it. For the trainer,
having exposure to many
diff erent horses and
breeds is a plus since
this usually means a
range of temperaments
and situations have been
handled. A creative
thinker with problem-
solving abilities is
essential to be a good
trainer. Competent
trainers may have to say things such as “this
horse needs more time” or “this horse will
never make a driving horse” because their
experience tells them that some horses may
take longer and some may never become
reliable driving horses. Th at is based on their
experience and it is your choice, as the owner,
whether to accept their recommendations
or not. But, you must remember that not all
horses will take to driving AND a poorly-
trained driving horse is far more dangerous
than a poorly-trained riding horse, both
to yourself as the driver and to innocent
bystanders. Instructors and coaches that have
little experience or experience with only one
breed should be avoided, as their handling of
Informal combined
driving turnout
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problems may be lacking and will likely not be
as eff ective as a more experienced person.
A note on harness changes while
your horse is hitched up: the in gate at a
competition is not the time or place to allow
anyone to change your harness settings. If
your horse has been performing fi ne up until
now, DO NOT risk upsetting him at the last
minute before entering the ring, by allowing
someone to change any of the harness
adjustments. Th e time to experiment with
harness adjustments is at home, long before
the show.
Several years ago, at a clinic, a coach
raised the tug loops on a horse that was
known to be “cinchy” without releasing by
the same amount the hold down straps. Th is
increased the tightness of the girth and the
horse took three steps forward, exploded and
ran away. Th ankfully, neither horse nor driver
was injured, although the equipment took a
beating. Th e driver said aft erwards, “I knew
the horse was sensitive to the tightness of the
girth; I warned the clinician. I ASSUMED
when the clinician adjusted the tugs one hole
up he also loosened the lower girth. Had I
known what had really been done, I would
have loosened the girth before I tried to drive
the horse.” Two people are at fault here; the
clinician, for making an incorrect adjustment
which had the potential to upset a horse about
which he had been warned and the driver,
for not protecting the horse. In the end, the
driver is responsible for the safety of himself
and his horse. At a clinic, if the clinician
wishes to adjust the harness on my horse, I
dismount and watch the person do it and I
make sure that I am okay with the adjustment
before I drive. You know your horse better
than anyone else and if you are uncomfortable
with the change, do not do it or make the
change in smaller increments. Clinicians are
not gods; it is your right and responsibility to
refuse to make harness changes with which
you are uncomfortable. You have invested a lot
of time and eff ort getting your horse trained
and giving him good driving experiences; do
not allow it to be compromised by a moment’s
inattention.
In the end, you are responsible for the
safety of yourself and your horse. Look for
a reliable driving mentor. Th ink, do your
research, ask questions, listen carefully and
evaluate the answers and make up your own
mind whether you will take someone’s advice
or not.
At Newbert Equine, we are “Everything for
Driving.” Th e company is owned and run by Judy
Newbert who has been driving for over 25 years
and is a certifi ed EC Driving Coach. She has
competed in Pleasure and breed driving as well
as CDE. NEE is a dealer for both leather and
synthetic harness and Pacifi c Carriages (the best
North American-made horse vehicles). We can
fi t everything from Mini to Draft . We also can
advise on restorations, turnout, fi tness and most
other topics for driving horses. Judy also travels
to give clinics and lessons.
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Wild Rose DraftHorse Sale
Friday May 2 & Saturday May 3, 2014Agricultural Fairgrounds, Olds, AB
Invites Consignments of Horse DrawnEquipment, Harness, Tack, Shoes, etc;
Purebred, Crossbred & Grade DraftHorses; Draft Mules & Mammoth Jacks
FOR INFORMATAA ION CONTACTT T:Barb Stephenson
Box 96, Turner Valley, ABTT T0L 2A0403-933-5765 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
or visit: www.wrdha.comADDITIONAL CONTACTT TS:
Fred McDiarmid403-575-2181
David Carson519-291-2049
Bob Lewis403-556-7589
MAY 22:00 p.m. Preview of the
Driving Horses5:00 p.m. Social & Supper
6:30 p.m. Tack & Harness Sale
MAY 38:00 a.m. Tack & Harness Sale
11:00 a.m. Equipment Sale12:00 noon Draft Horse Sale
Records were broken February 20-21 at the 2014
RRMid-America Draft Horse Sale, in Giff ord,RRIllinois. A total of 247 Belgians and Percherons RRsold for a $5,902 average, their highest-ever overall
average, at the Gordyville USA Auction Center. Forty-
three Percheron females averaged $9,097; 30 Percheron
geldings averaged $8,507; 50 Belgian geldings averaged
$5,385, while 73 Belgian females averaged $5,612. Each
fi gure was a Sale record.
Th e trade peaked when David Helmuth of Seymour, Iowa, trotted
his four-year-old Percheron mare, Ingates Leading Desire, centre-ring.
Jane Gray, of Trippcrest Farms (Harrison, Maine), placed a last bid of
$51,000 on his mare; Cal Lipsett, of Glencal
Percherons (Schomberg, ON), who bid to
$50,000, was runner up. A lead horse prospect,
Desire is a Skyview Count On It mare. At
17.3 hands, she sparkled, when driven at the
Preview. She joins a hitch of Percheron mares
widely respected in breed circles.
D.M.W. Modern Bess topped the Belgian
females. When this red sorrel, fi ve-year-old
trotted centre-ring, the ringmen faced a
bidding fl urry. Th e Harbor Haven’s Extreme
brood mare cost William Gerdes and Mike
Schwark of Burlington, Iowa, a sum of $18,000.
Sold in foal to Anvil Ring Cyclone, she was
consigned by John Hershberger of Sullivan,
Illinois.
Th e fi rst gelding centre-ring caused a
bidding fi restorm. Bently cost Ted English,
of Country Lane Belgians (Sunderland,
ON), a fi gure of $34,000. Th e four-year-old
hitch horse, consigned by Jonathan Miller
of Millersburg, Ohio, topped the geldings
catalogued - Belgian and Percheron. Bently
will fi ll a position in the Country Lane Belgian
hitch, a former World Champion Six at the
Calgary Stampede.
E.R.’s Hi Guy topped the Percheron
geldings. He won a $30,000 bid from Brian
and Randi Th iel of Pleasant Gove, California.
A black horse, at nearly 19 hands, he was
consigned by Joe Yoder of Bloomfi eld, Iowa.
Shipped to Alberta following the Sale, Hi Guy
joins the turnout of Percheron geldings Brian
Coleman schools and wheels for the Th iel
family. Th is Skyview Count On It son was one
of two fi ve-fi gure Percheron geldings the Th iel
family bought.
Th is year 15% of the horses sold for
$10,000 or more; 36% of the consignment
sold for $5,000 or more. Buyers came from 24 American states and the
provinces of BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.
Two breeders from Belgium purchased two Belgian females. Vernon
Yoder, the Amish Sale Manager, was over the moon!
Record Breaking
Mid-America SaleBy Bruce Roy, www.wrdha.com
Bently, the high priced geldingsold for $34,000. (Photo courtesy
of Draft Horse Journal)
The ringside crowd included Amish horsemen in record number. The growing Amish communities
in America farm with quality draft horses. (PSD Photo/Ken Siems)
26 • Saddle Up • April 2014 HCBC 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
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Breeders of Quality Appaloosas since 1985
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Or keep up-to-date on the blog:
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Check out our for sale page at:
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A blogger, amateur photographer, and published author. Sherry has recently
added to her repertoire of skills, training through Higher Trails of southern
Alberta, as an EAPD (Equine Assisted Personal Development) coach. The
field of Equine assisted wellness is growing in North America and inter-
nationally and has been recognized as a viable therapy for PTSD, addictions,
issues of self esteem and a wide variety of other applications.
Contact us for more information, demos or consider the
“Trail of the Heart Program.”
Stallion services offered.As well as quality
young horses for sale.
BC could indeed have a Mountain Trail Horse organization
in the very near future. At least that’s the hopes of Laurie
Th ompson and a good size group of folks that showed up
at the Twisted Terrain Horse Park on March 1st in Hope BC.
It’s pretty obvious that Laurie really wants to see everyone
be able to enjoy the sport of Mountain Trail Horse (MTH). She
has spent many hours, and a lot of dollars from her own pocket,
preparing for a meeting that she hosted with the help of Debbie
Hughes, in her “meeting room” in the guest house at Twisted
Terrain.
Th e idea of the meeting
was that like-minded MTH
enthusiasts get together and
sit around discussing what
the judge’s rules / standards
/ criteria should be when
judging a mountain trail
course ‘challenge’.
Now that last word was
a key word to me ... I like a
“challenge” but I’m not one for
“competition.”
Another word
that was used
over and over at
the meeting was
“horsemanship”
... and that’s
basically what
MTH is all about -
horsemanship and
having fun! We’re
new to this sport
(heard about it at
the Mane Event in
Chilliwack) but the more we hear the more eager we get. Aft er a
day in Hope with this group we’re raring to go!
Laurie was quite surprised when 19 people showed
up, some from quite a ways away. Th ere were park owners,
clinicians, trainers, current judges, recreational riders, and club
representatives. Folks came from Princeton, Kelowna, Vancouver
Island, Delta/Ladner, Langley, Chilliwack, and us from 70 Mile
House attending. On top of this, information was sent out to
park owners in Ontario, and even Germany! We started in the
Mountain Trail For All To Enjoy! By Mark McMillan
A good sized group of folks attended
Laurie Thompson bundled up as we toured Twisted Terrain Horse
Park
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meeting room with pens, paper, and
a “criteria handbook” that Laurie
had draft ed. Discussion around
the room was for input and Laurie
made notes to revise the handbook.
Everyone in the room pretty much
agreed on everything so no fi st fi ghts
were generated.
A couple of points of interest
that were noted, and may be of
interest to other “horse” people, are
things like - the word “horse” is to
include mini, donkey, pony, and mule.
Th e words walk, trot and canter now
include “gait.” Th e categories “In Hand”
and “Under Saddle” now have a third title
“At Liberty.” Th ese are just a couple of
examples of how the group is trying hard
to include everyone in every discipline.
A course for a horse of course ... the
sport of Mountain Trail ... a unique, fun,
challenging sport for any horse lover!
We were split into groups and each group set up a course and then judged Dani
going through it.
Debbie Hughes explains the procedure when judging different obstacles
Laurie’s “fantastic assistant,” Dani Moffoot, handling Laurie’s horse ‘Mac’
Dani showing everyone that the limit to obstacles is only the limit of our imagination
28 • Saddle Up • April 2014 HCBC 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
On the weekend of March 8-9, I attended the annual
BC Equine Education Summit, hosted at the Hilton in
Richmond. It was my fi rst time participating in this
conference, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Th e fi rst of seven
speakers over the two days was scheduled to present at 8:30am so,
aft er a quick and trouble-free registration, I grabbed a coff ee from
the beverage station that was set up near the conference room
(greatly appreciated!) and chatted for a few minutes with the other
attendees at my table. I noticed little details that gave the event
“polish” - the swag bag of horsey magazines for each registrant,
pens and notepads on each table, roomy seating, screens at each
end of the room so everyone could see the presentations easily, a
tasty and fi lling lunch each day and an effi cient time-keeper who
made sure the speakers stayed on schedule. But what impressed me
the most about the Summit was the amount and depth of material
presented.
I learned something new from each speaker.
Dr. Yves Rossier, DVM spoke on the ethics of
pain medication in competitive sport, something
I have never explored in detail before. Th ere was
a lot of information to absorb in 90 minutes, and
the issue of horse welfare was a prominent theme.
Dr. Gerd Heuschmann, DVM was a big
draw for many people; he is the author of the
expose, “Tug of War,” about the disturbing eff ects
of the Rollkur technique, seen in the sport of
dressage, and more recently, “Balancing Act - Th e
Horse in Sport.” Th e focus of his presentation
was biomechanics, and he used the entire 3 hours, 40 minutes over
two sessions, just for the “condensed version” of his material - it is
a HUGE topic, and I came away with several pages of notes and a
couple of new titles to add to my book wish list.
Saturday’s session concluded with photographer Debra
Garside’s mesmerizing photos and video presentation about her
expeditions to Sable Island, Nova Scotia, to capture images of the
wild horses living there.
Sunday’s fi rst speaker was equine nutritionist, Dr. Claire
Th unes. She provided a detailed overview of what horses need in
their diets in general, why it is important to do our best to obtain
an accurate estimation of our horse’s weight in determining feed
rations (and how to do that), which minerals are defi cient in our BC
hays and diff erent ways to make up the diff erence. She provided a
lot of useful information specifi c to horses living in BC, and to the
product lines that we have available to us in our local feed stores.
Th e next speaker was Dr. Tawni Silver, DVM; she is a medical
imaging specialist. She presented a case study of equine lameness,
and discussed the diff erent imaging technologies,
from basic radiography all the way to the “gold
standard” of MRI, and how they are each best
used to assist in diagnosis.
Up next at the podium was Jennifer Woods,
a livestock handling specialist, who gave us as
much information as she could pack into her
time slot about the best practices when it comes
to hauling horses. She sure is a fun and dynamic
speaker. She listed all the DOs and all the
DON’Ts, plus some warnings about some Really
Bad Ideas that she’s encountered over the years
of helping clients, such as “Never go through
a drive-through car wash while hauling your
horses” - especially on their fi rst ride in the trailer!
Th e conference concluded with Dr. Steve Manning, DVM.
He is a theriogenologist who is active in the
teaching, research and clinical practice of
acupuncture. He gave us some history about its
origins and the diff erences between “Chinese”
and “Western” theories of acupuncture. Dr.
Manning stated that it is still an experimental
therapy for equines, and he emphasized
that horse owners should work with their
veterinarians if considering alternative therapies
such as acupuncture.
Th is weekend of learning was excellent
value for the money. I hadn’t expected to be
given so much useful information and am very
glad I took notes to help me remember it all.
Th ank you to the 2014 Summit speakers for
sharing their knowledge, to Horse Council BC
for organizing this event, and to the sponsors
who helped fund it!
BC Equine Education Summit By Stephanie Kwok
Dr. Gerd Heuschmann, DVM
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OHowever, one thing they all share in common is their need for regular maintenance to combat dust. Th e footing in your
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ride.
Th ere are only three ways to conquer dust in an arena: water, waterless footing, and the use of dust control additives.
If water and time are not a concern, some rules of thumb that will save time and money are: groom when your arena is moist
and not dry, as this will reduce the wear and tear on the sand, reduce dust and prolong the need to replace your footing.
Try to alternate grooming patterns to keep the base and footing level. By keeping the base level you will be able to minimize the
mixing of clay and footing which causes dust. When watering your arena, only water enough to saturate the top two thirds of the
footing. Th is will reduce dust that is caused when the arena footing packs. Evening is the best time to water your arena. Th is gives
your footing time to absorb the moisture during the cooler hours, and reduces the amount and frequency of watering by weighing
down the dust.
Another option is waterless footing,
and it is exactly that – you do not use water.
Th is is by far the most expensive route but,
the most eff ective. Arenas with waterless
footing never need to be watered, usually
due to a polymer additive that coats each
individual grain of sand. Th ese arenas are
dust free as long as you are diligent about
picking out the organics.
Th e third option is arena dust control
additives. Th is is a great alternative to
waterless footing if budget is a concern
and an environmentally friendly solution
if water is scarce in your area. Oft en,
dust controls can be applied in either
granular or liquid and can be: organic-
based, chemical-based, chloride-based, or
polymer-based. Th ere are many benefi ts to
dust control agents including:
. reduction of labor and water use
. prolonged life of footing
. a more stable footing
. and accurate moisture distribution
Dust controls work in diff erent
ways including; coating the dust causing
adhesion to the footing, water retention
weighing the dust down, or charging the
dust using fl occulation. All dust control
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way to fi nd the one for your arena is by
researching which ones have worked in an
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save money, time and water, and provide
your horse with footing that encourages a
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30 • Saddle Up • April 2014 HCBC 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
An on-line defi nition of “trail
warrior”: “engaged energetically
in an activity or cause.”
Th e many people who know Rose
Schroeder of Abbotsford, BC, know
that her energy is infectious and she is
PASSIONATE about trails. Th is makes
her the ultimate Trail Warrior. Rose has
been riding horses her entire life and has
participated in many disciplines, but I
have to say that trail riding is where she is
most at home.
One of Rose’s favourite sayings is:
“Many hands make light work.” Th is leads
her to collaborate with numerous trail
user groups and to be the voice for equine
trail use. Just look at the positions she
currently holds:
~ VP, Recreation, Horse Council BC
~ Chair, Yarrow Chapter of Back Country
Horsemen Society of BC
~ Director, Outdoor Recreation Council
of BC
~ Director Back Country Horsemen
Society of BC Trails Committee
~ Director, Vedder Mountain Trails
Association
~ Director, Friends of Manning Park
~ Director, Chilliwack River Advisory
Group
Rose is always prepared to do trail
maintenance, whether she’s packing a
chainsaw, nippers or just using physical
strength to move rocks and debris off a
trail. On average, she logs over 80 hours
per year of volunteer time to our trails.
To describe Rose as “adventurous” is
an understatement as she loves to check
out what’s over the next ridge. We have
ridden together on many trails that are
packed with history. Th e most signifi cant
was the Hudson Bay Brigade Trail. It was
built in 1849, and was a fur trading route
between the coast and interior of British
Columbia. Rose was a valuable volunteer
on a three-year project to re-open seven
kilometres of this historic trail in the
Cascade Mountains.
Rose was also instrumental in
establishing the Headwaters Corral
Equestrian Campsite in beautiful E.C.
Manning Provincial Park located near
Hope, BC, a perfect destination to
introduce newcomers to the experience of
backcountry trail riding.
Preserving and registering trails
for future generations to enjoy is also a
priority for Rose. You will oft en fi nd her
with GPS in hand mapping as many trails
as possible.
And when the day is done, like a
true Trail Warrior, you can hear Rose’s
amazing voice as she leads her posse back
to camp with a good old cowboy song.
Th is “Trail Hero” story was submitted by the
Joint Trails and Access Committee (JTAC).
Th is volunteer-based committee was formed
in 2006 by Horse Council BC and the Back
Country Horsemen of BC. JTAC is a working
advisory group with expertise in development
and preservation of multi-use recreational
trails throughout BC. Committee volunteers are
involved with access to front and back country
riding trails on both public and private lands.
JTAC’s goal is to provide a clear, persuasive
and collective voice to government and land
managers for equestrian use on shared trails.
In recognition of the priceless contribution of
volunteers, the Committee shares these true
stories of trail “heroes.”
British Columbia “TRAIL WARRIOR” – Rose SchroederBy Linda Buchanan
Rose testing a bridge she built in the backcountry, check out her riding gear!
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Saddle Up attended the 40th Annual Horseman’s Bazaar and Country Fair held at
Th underbird Show Park on March 16th, hosted by the Lower Mainland Quarter
Horse Association. Although it was a particularly WET day… thousands still
turned out for this popular event of the year! Everyone and their dog attended! (It’s
called ‘socializing’)
New this year, the Used Tack Sale was on a ‘rent-your-own-table’ basis with horsey
folk selling their own ‘wears’. Th is was a risk on LMQHAs part, but I believe this change
worked well for everyone – the sale tent appeared to be quite busy.
Th e day held many events in all the covered arenas, i.e. round pen demos, activities
for dogs, llamas and rabbits, driving, vaulting, and other demos for Western Dressage,
Champion Barrel Racer Barb West, cutting and fl ag work, and Mountain/Extreme Trail.
On top of all the activities… add in the Trade Fair (with over 100 exhibitors), the
new Artisan Alley in the Country Fair and a Petting Zoo… this certainly kept attendees
busy hopping between all
the tents!
Another great show
put on by the LMQHA!
And Happy 40th to you!
Annual Horseman’s Bazaar a Hit! By Nancy Roman
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It’s that time again... time to dust off your horse and your equipment
and prepare for a new show season. Plan ahead to get you and your
horse back in show shape, then take a moment to evaluate your
current wardrobe and show tack, and you’ll be well on your way to a
winning season.
Showgirls, let’s take it from the top: from your show hat, that
is. Your hat frames your face and defi nes your personality in the
show ring, so invest in a fi ne western hat then keep it ‘tuned up’ with
occasional professional shaping for years of attractive service. While hat
trends change slowly, expect a steeper brim this year, hinting towards
‘taco’ hats from yesteryear.
Hats will garner extra attention when they’re sporting colorful and
fancy decorations to coordinate with a showgirl’s best outfi ts. Hand-
painting, crystals, even exotic leather appliqué and vintage-inspired
laced brims may be seen in the show ring; just make sure your hat is
shaped to fl atter your face and doesn’t overpower the rest of your look
before you ‘spruce it up’ to create a one-of-a-kind topper. And expect to
see more color in hats this year as well, coordinating with chaps or an
aspect of a rider’s blouse or jacket.
And about those blouses or jackets... anything goes! From
starched cotton shirts in traditional menswear colors and fabrics
to embellished looks encrusted with enough chains, jewels, and
medallions to impress an emperor, we’ll see a huge range of trendy tops
in the show ring this year.
If you do choose an understated menswear look, have your
blouse tailored to fl atter your fi gure, and be sure to accessorize it with
feminine touches like the perfect pendant necklace or a pretty silk
scarf. If you opt for an ornate embellished look, have fun but be sure the
garment is made to a standard that will hold up to show use, and can be
cleaned.
For riding classes, you’ll see as many short zip tunics as
you will blouses, and expect a strong return of a western favorite:
the fi tted vest. Vests trim your torso yet allow you freedom of
movement and add less bulk for more comfort. Th ey’ll be presented
in fresh feminine fabrics this year like laces and brocades, paired with
traditional cotton blouses or technical-fabric stretch tops that are
akin to workout apparel: form-fi tting and capable of wicking away
perspiration.
Annual Fashion Feat urePhotos copyright 2014, Hobby Horse Clothing Co., Inc.
Hobby Horse’s 2014 Western Fashion Forecast
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Welcome a new western event that
will gain fans this year: Western
Dressage. Although it’s early
days for this exciting new sport, expect to see
both western-pleasure inspired outfi ts and
those with a hint of historical infl uence with
vaquero-themed bolero jackets and working
western looks. Vests will be important to
western dressage riders as they ride two-
handed and will appreciate the comfort and
good looks of slimming, comfortable vests.
If you have champagne taste and a beer
budget for show apparel, consider the D-I-Y
approach: Decorate-It-Yourself. Many
showgirls enjoy the fun of adding crystals
and appliqué trims to straightforward tops
to create beautiful garments with thousands
of added rhinestones atop Ultrasuede and
shimmering embellishments. With a little
practice and time, anyone can add pizzazz to
an off -the-rack garment to make something
unique.
If you’re a serious Showmanship
competitor, a special suit just for that class
is a must in strong competition. It should be
tailored to emphasize your smooth moves
with perfectly fi tted pants and plenty of
sleeve length to prevent peekaboo wrists.
Showmanship is the one event where small
trim details will be noticed since you’re
working close to the judge, but don’t lose sight
of the basics: visually interesting trims, long
vertical lines, and eye-catching details on the
front and back of the suit jacket.
When shopping for show tops, do look
for quality construction: tidy sewing, hidden
zippers, stretch fabrics, and a good basic
fi t. Whether you start with a blouse, a short
jacket, or a combination garment imagine
that the judge is your audience and you are
dressing for the stage: emphasize line and
color in the base fabric and either buy or add
the dramatic bling that brings show apparel to
life in natural sunlight or under indoor arena
lights.
Speaking of color, expect to see a bit
more of it this year in the show ring. While
most of your competitors will opt for safe and
easy black, it’s more fun than ever to bring
color to your wardrobe to make a memorable
impression.
If you ride a red-headed horse (sorrels,
chestnuts, duns, etc.) consider earth-tone
accents like soft vanilla, golden buckskin, rich
rust, deep chocolate, and olive green as great
shades on your horse.
Riding a brunette horse, or one with
black, white or brown hair like bays, black or
white horses? Consider jewel tones in your
wardrobe palette like turqua, indigo, purple,
pink, red, and royal blue. Soft sterling silver is
also an important and versatile color this year.
Consider a base color (chaps and hat) plus
an accent from the suggestions above in your
shirt or top, and then pick up that accent color
again in your big, beautiful saddle blanket. A
carefully selected saddle blanket will visually
unite you with your horse and is a critical
component of your show wardrobe.
Chaps continue to be a traditional item
tailored to fi t like gloves and add the illusion
of length to your riding fi gure. Chaps should
hang from your natural waist and be long
enough to cover your boot heels in the saddle.
If you opt for something fancier than the
classic chaps, be sure that the added trims-
like crystals or blinged-out conchos- add to
your presentation rather than draw attention
to fi gure fl aws like busy legs or wide hips.
While we love to buy beautiful western
boots, remember they show hardly at all
underneath chaps and behind stirrups.
Consider simple boots for the show ring that
blend with your chaps or pants, or color an old
pair a fresh color to give them new life.
Accessories including rider jewelry and
tack bring more personality into the winning
picture, and should not only fl atter you and
your horse but express your unique style in a
bold or memorable way. While the show ring
is a traditional place, there’s always a little
room to have fun to make a modest statement
of style, and mix old and new pieces for a
stylish presentation.
Annual Fashion Feat ureAccessories add impact: buckskin
chaps and hatbeautifully frame “Serengeti” tunic by Hobby Horse. Warm earth-tone wardrobe colors
enhance this sorrel horse’s
coat.
Beautifullytailored turqua
“Dreamcatcher”Suit from Hobby Horse’s Carousel
Collection is attractive with
any horse.Showmanshipsuits should fi t
like a glove andshowcase your
smooth handling skills.
Show styles in2014 are elaborate,
graphic, and look great from a distance in the
show ring. “Trinity”black and silver
blouse from HobbyHorse has strongvertical lines to slenderize and plenty of shine to bring sparkle
to your show wardrobe.
Stretch blouses bring all-day
comfort to the show ring, and
designs like Hobby Horse’s “Reindance,”
combine with a colorful saddle
blanket to create a winning
impression.
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Show men continue to present their horses in traditional attire of
fi tted, starched shirts, unembellished chaps, and carefully creased hats.
Pair a colorful scarf or shirt with the same color in his saddle blanket,
and a western gentleman is nicely turned out for any show event.
Saddles continue to be about bling and comfort, and sometimes,
about color. Riders are realizing that darker tack highlights gleaming
silver more than neutral leather does, but you’ll still see more pale
saddles in the arena. Headstalls and halters are, more and more oft en,
custom made to create ‘heirloom horse jewelry’ that stands out from
more ordinary equipment.
Study online catalogs and horse magazines for images of winning
western ensembles, then plan ahead to create your own trendy but
tasteful show outfi ts, and you and your horse will be ready to win in
2014.
(c) 2014 Suzanne Vlietstra. Suzanne Vlietstra. Writing or riding, Suzanne
Vlietstra enjoys horses and their people. Vlietstra is president of Hobby
Horse Clothing Company (www.hobbyhorseinc.com) a show apparel
manufacturer, and also owns a 50-horse boarding stable.
Annual Fashion Feat ureColor-coordination
of horse andrider create theimpression of awinning team.
Here, “Aura” fromHobby Horse inglittering soft
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Tailored western vests are
comfortable,slenderizing, and
cooler than jackets. Expect to see vests like Hobby Horse’s lacy “Lucy” layered over simple cottonblouses and stretch technical tops, as
shown here.
Lovely lacey textureand bold purple color combine to
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there’s no way to knock it.
So much work to be done,
gotta get up early;
and that Barn Smell is,
my aromatherapy.
Love my four legged friends,
they listen to my gripes.
It’s easy to fall for,
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No matter what happens,
no matter where you roam,
at the end of the day,
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The Gold Rush Trail By Mark McMillan
It was only a trail but it made BC
the rumour of gold to be got for free.
From San Francisco to Victoria in spring of ‘58
some 30,000 miners arrived at a steady rate.
Th en up the Fraser on a paddle wheel ship
through the canyon, for some, the end of the trip.
Only 5000 made it, these were the hard core men
they all worked and fought but not many would win.
Th ere was over 25,000 went home in defeat
but a man named Barker struck gold at 52 feet.
In 1861 the wagon road began, in Lillooet
then to Barkerville in ‘65 the stage could get.
Over 100,000 miles, 1500 people and 4 million in gold
the stage line had carried when only one year old.
To feed all these hungry miners with all their gold
came the cowboy and cattlemen with beef to be sold.
Today we’ve the history for no miners did stay
but cowboys and cattlemen are still here today!
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38 • Saddle Up • April 2014 HCBC 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Cariboo Chatter By Mark McMillan
It’s been a hectic couple of months, you know, with sitting on the
beach and all... just kidding, hectic with getting everything ready
for the Kamloops Cowboy Festival, especially aft er the awesome
break while we were on the Spirit of the West Cruise! Hard to get
into the swing of things again. Speaking of which - next year it’s New
Zealand and Australia for their 14th Annual Cruise. Wow!
Speaking of the Kamloops Cowboy Festival, it was great. Th e
entertainment was superb; it hosted a great trade show and art show
and, all in all, everyone went home happy aft er a wonderful weekend!
We were very privileged to once again have the Honourable Judith
Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, there to open the
Friday evening main feature show and help with the BC Cowboy Hall
of Fame Induction ceremony. Th e Mayor of Kamloops, the BC Minister
of Transportation, and the area Member of Parliament were all there
at diff erent times to open shows - great to see some recognition from
government.
Th e Art of the West Show and Sale presented ribbons for
photography to: Glen McBride (BC) 3rd place, Barb Wheatley (BC)
runner up, and Brett Erickson (Nevada) best of show; for sculpture: Reg
Parsons (BC) 3rd place, Ron Pearce (ON) runner up, and Reg Parsons
best in show; for fl at work: Randi Evans (BC) 3rd place, Sue Hollis
(Texas) runner up, and Harold Allanson (BC) best in show. Harold also
received the People’s Choice Award. It was really nice to see that entries
had come from so many diff erent places.
Five $500 scholarships were announced - the three BCCHS
Scholarships went to Brittany Zettergreen (Kamloops) for a pencil
drawing, Kate Barnett (150 Mile) for a short story, and Kevin Gourlay
(Parksville) for a pair of chaps in the cowboy craft section. Th e two
Mike Puhallo Memorial Scholarships went to YuJin Song (Abbotsford)
and Robert Lalonde (Penticton).
Th ree cowboys were inducted into the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame;
the Steff ens Family - Jim Steff ens was present to receive the plaque, the
Fox Ranch - Bud Fox accepted the plaque, and Val Haynes - grandson
George Th ompson received the plaque.
Th e recipient of the Joe Marten Award for the Preservation of
Cowboy Heritage in BC was kept a secret until the main feature show
Saturday night at the Festival. It was when the evening show MC, Dave
Longworth, looked up at the fi rst slide in the presentation (a photo of a
young male with long curly hair) that he realized that he was to receive
the award.
Everyone leaving the Festival commented on how much they had
enjoyed it, and left saying “see you next year!”
On March 1, Kathy and I made the drive to Hope to take in a
day of learning and discussion about the Mountain Trail Horse
“Judge’s Handbook.” Laurie Th ompson of Twisted Terrain Horse Park
graciously hosted the day which was basically for discussing what the
judge’s rules/standards/criteria should be when judging a mountain
trail course “challenge.” It was a fun and interesting day. You can read
the whole story on pages 26-27.
Coming up in the Cariboo:
Th e Williams Lake Indoor Rodeo will be held on April 18-
20. It’s the fi rst BCRA Rodeo of the year and the place to be for the
second 2014 BC Cowboy Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Th is will
take place during intermission, on the Sunday. To be inducted are:
Festival photos by Donna Smith and Jerry Stainer
Traudl Marten presents Dave Longworth with the plaque for the
Joe Marten Award
Bud Fox accepted the plaque when the FoxRanch was inducted into the BC Cowboy Hall
of Fame
We were thrilled to have the Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of BC present
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Cariboo Chatter, cont’d
WHAT’S THIS?
Readers -do you know what this is?
Th e correct answer will be printed
in the next issue.
What’s your guess?
E-mail Mark at
and put “What’s Th is?” in the subject
line. Send us your full name, city
and province please..
Th is month’s item is one that a
couple (Elaine and Les Skinner), who
volunteer at the Cowboy Festival,
brought in to show me. Th e wooden
box is about 8 inches long and 6.5
inches wide and 5.5 inches high. Good
luck!
Clarence Bryson (Ranching Pioneer), Th e
Telford Family (as a Family), and Clarence
Petal (Working Cowboy and Competitive
Achievements).
Huber Farms will once again host the “BS
and Drive Weekend” on May 16-19 at their
farm in 70 Mile House. For more information,
phone Ken Huber at 250-456-6050 or send
email to [email protected].
Th e 100 Mile House Rodeo is May 18-19.
Admission will once again be $10 for adults,
$5 for kids and seniors, and 6 and under get in
free. Stock Contractors are C+ Rodeos of 150
Mile and Diamond D Rodeo Bulls of 100 Mile.
Th e announcer will be Keith Dinwoodie and
the Bull fi ghters will be Earl Call and Dave
Atkinson; it will be a 1pm start on both days.
Th ere will be a new addition to the event this
year, too, as they have added a tradeshow to be
held in the Agriplex.
Two days later, on May 21, we’ll head off
to Creston, where the Creston Valley Beef
Growers Association will host the 86th Annual
BC Cattlemen’s Convention and AGM on
May 22-24. It’ll be a busy weekend as we’ll
be looking aft er sound for the event and Red
and Helen Allan will be looking aft er the BC
Cowboy Heritage Society booth.
Th e same weekend, the Clinton May Ball
Rodeo will take place on May 24-25.
Th e two Gymkhanas that I know
about are the Watch Lake/Green Lake
Gymkhanas. Th e fi rst is Saturday, July 12, and
the second is Saturday, August 9.
On July 18-20, the Cariboo Trails CDE
will take place at Huber Farm in 70 Mile
House. Th is driving event is a BC favourite
with a cone course, dressage course and
hazards course. For more information, phone
Ken Huber at 250-456-6050 or send email to
If you have any Cariboo Chatter that
you would like included please email Mark at
[email protected] and put “Cariboo
Chatter” in the subject line.
Last Month’s What’s This?
The Steffens Family was inducted into the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame as
a family
Grandchildren accepted the plaque when Val Hanyes was inducted into the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame
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Th e March issue’s item was one from our own Meadow
Springs Museum. It’s called a Rolls Razor and is basically a razor
and a sharpening case all in one. You remove the blade from its
handle, put it in the sharpener, and roll it back and forth to sharpen
it. Either side could be removed from the box and the inside of the
lids had diff erent grades of sharpening surface - one coarse and one
fi ne.
Congratulations to the following people who had the right
answer:
Bill Frohlick, Armstrong, BC
Doug Halliday, Knutsford, BC
Ray Cody, Abbotsford, BC
Hugh Ashwell, Edson AB
Paul Jolliff e, Gibsons BC
40 • Saddle Up • April 2014 HCBC 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Stampede Warrior sets a new Record Th e Calgary
Stampede’s star
horses are stamping
out their brand
all over Texas this
season, and none
more so than
Stampede Warrior.
Aft er a string of
winning rides
already, Stampede
Warrior set a new
arena record of an
astounding 94 points
at Rodeo Houston on March 15th. Paired with veteran saddle bronc
rider Cody DeMoss of Louisiana, Stampede Warrior kicked out
a fi erce and powerful performance with her signature change-up
moves. Th is sharp mare knows how to put on a show, and her kicks
and performances grow stronger and stronger with each time out
of the chutes since swapping from the bareback to the saddle bronc
event this season.
DeMoss was up to the challenge, meeting her moves with
expert form. Together, the pairing scored an unbelievable 94 points,
shattering the previous Houston arena record believed to be 91.
“It was absolutely a career highlight. Every guy wants a score
like this, but it’s not oft en you would ever see one in your lifetime,
let alone score it yourself,” notes DeMoss, who was the 2008
Calgary Stampede Champion and placed a close second during the
Stampede’s 2012 Centennial year.
Such a score is incredibly rare in rodeo. For example, the
highest score ever recorded in a Canadian pro rodeo was 95 points
in a pairing by Stampede Warrior’s sire, the legendary Grated
Coconut, with Canadian bareback rider Davey Shields Jr. during the
2005 Calgary Stampede.
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Glenn is a former Champion of the Cowboy
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All our pleasure horses did multiple tasks - riding, wagon, sleigh, you name it. We were
part of the community, did parades, 4-H, competitions, endurance, etc. We started out
with no trailer to haul with, so if you wanted to go somewhere locally to compete, I usually
hitched the driving wagon, threw the saddle in it, and drove to a family friend’s place close
to the competition grounds.
I remember one time, aft er we bought a single horse trailer, my brother and I were
participating in a Christmas parade. It was either snowing or raining that day. My brother
being younger was the fi rst to be hauled home with his horse. And rather than waiting for
the trailer to return I started riding towards home (about 15 kms). By the time they got back
for me, I had ridden over halfway, soaked, cold and tired.
(Th ese photos are from 1980-1982)
Th e bay is an Arabian gelding named Ali Raff e (likely around 4 yrs old), that was the
fi rst horse I bought. Purchased as a weanling (mom’s idea) and raised, broke to ride and
drive. Pictured is me (as a teenager) with my fi rst cousin waiting for a class to begin. Th e
picture was taken at the Dundas Plowing Match (in PEI) where we competed in everything
we could - Halter, Western Pleasure, Games, and the Driving Class.
(Funny how I see a resemblance between my fi rst Arabian
gelding and the mare I currently have)
Th e grey is a Quarter Horse gelding named Smokey Mojo
(approximately 6-8 yrs old here). I purchased Smokey when my
Arabian needed time off to heal from an injury. One photo is of me
and my brother (behind) getting a ribbon from one of the Game
Classes, likely the “Pick Up Man,” where you had to pick up another person and race to the fi nish line.
Th e other photo is Smokey Mojo decked out in harness.
Th ese are some of the fond memories I have of growing up with horses.- Lynn Higginbotham, Blind Bay (Shuswap) BC
HCBC 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR www.saddleup.ca • 43
I’m developing a method for wielding
two shedding blades at once like
Johnny Depp in Edward Scissorhands
and hope to be in the saddle shortly. Until
then, I’m still reading about riding and as
a result, I’ve learned to love science.
It’s a renewed aff air. In high school,
I cultivated a tragic poet persona, so it
wasn’t wise to show a fl air for physics.
Th at wasn’t hard – I sucked at physics, but
I secretly loved biology. Post-secondarily,
I migrated to administrative and business
studies because some brave soul hired
me for that type of work, and I found
myself woefully ill-equipped for the job.
When I brought my fi rst horse home,
a vet tactfully suggested I needed to
know more about my equine partner. I
groped around for something other than
folklore and discovered equine science.
Someday, I’ll have to undergo therapy
to understand why I never enrolled in
a course of study before I needed the
knowledge. Nonetheless, where horses
were concerned, science was suddenly
a new best friend that equipped me to
provide horse keeping services to my
other new best friend.
Lately, I’ve ramped up that obsession
with science because I stumbled across
a new branch; equitation science. It’s a
practical obsession when it comes right
down to it, because it simplifi es the riding
relationship for both the horse and his
passenger. It’s like couples counselling
for the horse and rider. Dr. Andrew
McLean, one of equitation science’s
leading clinicians and himself a gift ed
rider, describes giving the horse seat, leg
and hand aids in riding as “like having a
conversation, yet no human language ever
piles two words up on top of one another!
It’s always a fl ow… it can be a quick fl ow,
but aids are the same,” he notes. “Words
are incomprehensible if they are spouted
out at the same moment, and the same is
true for the aids.”
I fi nd his words reassuring. When I
read about the simultaneous application
of seat, legs and hands, my body gets lost
at “seat.” Th en there’s my “handedness”
challenge related to diff erentiating
between right and left reins in less than
10 strides. Add the concept that the
outside aids are based on the direction in
which the horse is bent and have nothing
to do with where my husband put the
arena fence and I’m ready to call it a day.
When riding aids begin to sound like
rocket science to me, I end up back in
the remedial class. Imagine my dismay
when I heard jumper clinician, Joe Fargis,
repeatedly say at the Mane Event in
Chilliwack last fall, “Don’t ride faster than
you can think.” I fi gured I was relegated
to the halt forever.
But Dr. McLean says, “Th e walk is
the place to start. With fewer beats per
minute, you are teaching (the horse) in
slow motion and then you move up to the
faster gaits. It’s defi nitely possible to get
horses to the highest level of training in
the world by just turning your aids into a
fl ow like a symphony, but where there are
just single notes.” Th at description sure
appeals to my latent poet persona. I can
almost envision myself at a working trot
by summer, if this moulting season ever
ends.
Hazel Plumbley is a late-blooming boomer who
has spent her fi rst half century on the ground,
being responsible and studious. She is committed
to spending her next half century on a horse,
taking herself far less seriously.
The Grounded Rider: Embracing Science By Hazel Plumbley
Photo courtesy of Brent Styra
The snow is melting; the arena footing is almost thawed. If I can just fi nd my horse under
all that hair, the riding season can begin again.
Hazel and her 24-year-old mare “Music” sprucing up for riding season.
44 • Saddle Up • April 2014 HCBC 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
For us, our name becomes part of
our identity. If someone doesn’t
speak to us using our name, we feel
that the interaction is somehow less than
friendly or less personal. We give dogs
their names for much the same reason –
it’s a refl ection of how we think of them,
of their identity – at least in our mind. For
our dog who doesn’t speak our language,
their name is really just a cue they’ve
learned. Unfortunately, the meaning
of the cue seems varied and oft en not
entirely clear to our dogs.
Th e use of our dog’s name can be
very confusing – sometimes we say his
name in a loving way, sometimes we say
it in an angry way (“Rover – Off !”), and
sometimes it’s used as a recall. So what
should it mean?
In our classes, we teach that the name
is a way to get your dog’s attention. Th e
dog’s response is an orientation towards
the handler - turning his head or his body
toward you. Using it should be like an
alert to your dog – asking for his attention
and that something else is forthcoming.
Th e name is followed with some direction:
“Rover – stay, sit, come;” or maybe a
question: “Rover – do you want to go for a
walk?” Your dog’s name can also be used
as a way to teach and elicit socially-proper
behaviour and to check that he is still
focused on you.
Using your dog’s name for the
purpose of getting his attention can be an
important part of the skill of polite leash
walking. When we’re walking our dogs
on leash, we need them to be thinking
and mentally present with us – to be able
to listen and take direction. If they aren’t
“with us,” then they are simply towing us
behind them making their own decisions
and not responding when we need them
to.
On a leash walk, turning toward you
when your dog hears his name serves
two very important purposes: it lets you
know that your dog is still thinking and
mentally with you, and it helps your dog
mimic an important social skill when
approaching other dogs – “don’t stare.”
If your dog is responding properly to his
name, he is removing his gaze from any
approaching dog; this is polite and will
help defuse any potential reactive display.
Using our dog’s name as a recall isn’t
a good choice – you don’t always want
your dog to come to you when he hears
his name, do you? Th ink about it – you
catch your dog rolling in a mud puddle
and exclaim in horror – “Rover!” Th e last
thing you want now is your dog barrelling
over to you at top speed in all his muddy
glory!
To help your dog continue to respond
to his name and give attention, it’s
important to consistently follow it with
some positive feedback, even if that’s just
a loving look or to say, “You’re such a good
boy.” Leaving them hanging aft er saying
it or using it in an angry or frustrated way
will make your dog less likely to respond
to it in the future. If you don’t think
you can be consistent, you can create a
nickname for this purpose instead.
Here’s a simple exercise - Th e Name
Game. Th e object of this simple game is to
teach your dog to re-orient his attention
toward you when you call his name. A lot
of dogs are inclined to come toward you
when they hear their name, so our focus
is to try and be clear about that not being
part of the criteria.
What’s In a Name? By Valerie Barry, KPA-CTP and Lisa Kerley, KPA-CTP
One of the very basic foundation skills your dog should know is how to respond to his
name. This may not be as simple as it sounds. It’s important, obviously, that your dog
knows what his name is – but why?
This dog responds to her name even around big distractions.
Using his name helps this young dog be moresocially appropriate and not stare.
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Use your dog’s name or choose a nickname that you will
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• Start with your dog close to you, so that moving to come closer
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• Give your dog a cue to let him know you are about to start
working together, like “Ready?”
• Say your dog’s name or nickname; click or mark when he looks
at you and give him a treat. Repeat this several times.
• Next, drop one of his reward treats on the ground so he looks
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• Say his name as he’s eating his treat, mark as soon as he looks at
you and toss another treat on the ground at his feet. Repeat this
several times.
• Now begin to toss the treats a bit further away.
• nsure that when you call his name, you mark as soon as his
head swivels toward you but before he potentially begins to move
toward you. Toss the treat so he doesn’t have to approach you to
get it.
• When you are ready to end the session, let your dog know
you’re done working - “All done.”
So, next time you’re about to use your dog’s name, think
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If Feeling Isn’t In ItBy John Brehm
Dogs will also lick your face if you let them.
Th eir bodies will shiver with happiness.
A simple walk in the park is just about
the height of contentment for them, followed
by a bowl of food, a bowl of water,
a place to curl up and sleep. Someone
to scratch them where they can’t reach
and smooth their foreheads and talk to them.
Dogs also have a natural dislike of mailmen
and other bringers of bad news and will
bite them on your behalf. Dogs can smell
fear and also love with perfect accuracy.
Th ere is no use pretending with them.
Nor do they pretend. If a dog is happy
or sad or nervous or bored or ashamed
or sunk in contemplation, everybody knows it.
Th ey make no secret of themselves.
You can even tell what they’re dreaming about
by the way their legs jerk and try to run
on the slippery ground of sleep.
Nor are they given to pretentious self-importance.
Th ey don’t try to impress you with how serious
or sensitive they are. Th ey just feel everything
full blast. Everything is off the charts
with them.
More than once I’ve seen a dog
waiting for its owner outside a café
practically implode with worry. “Oh, God,
what if she doesn’t come back this time?
What will I do? Who will take care of me?
I loved her so much and now she’s gone
and I’m tied to a post surrounded by people
who don’t look or smell or sound like her at all.”
And when she does come, what a fl urry
of commotion, what a chorus of yelping
and cooing and leaps straight up into the air!
It’s almost unbearable, this sudden
fullness aft er such total loss, to see
the world made whole again by a hand
on the shoulder and a voice like no other.
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HORSE COUNCIL BC
Notes from the Offi ce
How to Reach Us
HCBC offi ce hours: Monday to Friday,
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Address: 27336 Fraser Highway,
Aldergrove, BC V4W 3N5
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Fax: 604-856-4302 www.hcbc.ca
The Horse Council BC Awards Gala was held on
March 8, 2014, to celebrate the athletes, coaches,
horses, volunteers and all-around amazing people
who stood out in 2013.
Th e HCBC Awards Gala took place during the 2014
BC Equine Education Summit and was enthusiastically
supported by the conference attendees. Many of the
Awards Gala guests came just to celebrate at the Awards
Gala and to get a chance to meet and mingle with the
nominees, speakers from the Summit earlier in the day,
and other guests.
QMFM Radio Announcer, Crystal Darche, was
the host for this year’s big Gala and was an absolute
star. She was the perfect host for the evening, adding
an element of humour and lightness to the whole event.
Th e HCBC Awards Gala would not have been the same
without her. Steve Charles from Totem Photographics
was the photographer for the evening and everyone had
a great time posing in front of the logo banner and the
“paparazzi” to get their photos taken!
Th e Youth High School Recognition Achievement
Award was presented to Emily Lim, Courtney Palleson,
Natasha Grapes, Kathleen Penner, Lindsay Stuart,
Roechelle Hrehorka, Rebecca Alves, and Natalie Alves.
Th e Alf Fletcher Youth Sportsmanship Award was
presented to fi ve dedicated riders for their exemplary
show of sportsmanship at competitions throughout the
year. Th ese riders were Winter Koyote, Sage Loeppky,
Emily Winkel, Mackenzie Nelson, and Hannah Beaulieu.
Th e Best Competition of 2013 went to the
Mountain Magic Endurance Ride CEI 1*. Th is was a full
day of competition which included Limited Distance,
Open 50 mile and FEI. Competitors came from all over
British Columbia, including Vancouver Island. Th is ride
increased the level of competition in BC and brought new
enthusiasm for international competition to Endurance.
Th e Bob James Volunteer of the Year Award went
to Deb Oakman, an extraordinary volunteer with the
Back Country Horsemen of BC, North Vancouver Island
Chapter. Deb was pivotal in getting Vancouver Island’s
fi rst equine campsites built and in having a 40km trail
designated to be protected for all recreational users.
Coach of the Year was awarded to Brent and Laura
Balisky. Th ey are a remarkable team of coaches from the
Lower Mainland. In 2013, not only did they successfully
complete their High Performance Coach certifi cation
with Equine Canada, two of only three coaches in Canada
to have achieved this level, but they also had a fantastic
year of showing with their students.
Athlete of the Year went to Brian Morton. Brian
was named Top Canadian Rider at the Spruce Meadows
Masters in 2014 along with successfully competing and
winning in hunter jumper shows across North America.
Th e Horse Industry Professional of the Year went
to Jack Polo, General Manager of the Maple Ridge Equi-
Sports Centre. Jack is known and highly
respected for his generosity and ‘can-do’
attitude. He is always willing to work with
clubs and riders to make their experience at
MREC the best it can be.
Th e Horse of the Year Award – Non
Competitive went to How ‘Bout Jose,
New Stride Th oroughbred Adoption
Society’s mascot. Jose was a favourite on
the racetrack and is now a favourite at
New Stride. He helps new volunteers get
accustomed to working with horses and
is the face of New Stride’s sponsorship
program.
Th e Horse of the Year Award – Competitive went to
the BC born and bred warmblood, Lucky Boy. Lucky Boy
is the mount of local rider Kaylie Martinoff and had a very
successful competition career in 2013.
Th e newly named Sherman Olson Lifetime
Achievement Award honours individuals who have made
exceptional contributions to BC’s equestrian community.
Th is year the Sherman Olson Lifetime Achievement
Award was awarded to Pam Arthur. It is hard to fi nd an
avid equestrian in BC who does not mention Pam Arthur
as one of their key infl uences and mentors as coach,
offi cial or trainer. Th e extensive list of her past students
who have gone on to achieve successful coaching and
riding careers is impressive and shows Pam’s positive
committed infl uence.
Canada’s Olympic Eventing Team Member, Hawley
Bennett-Awad, had this to say: “Pam was
instrumental in the success of taking “Hank”
from a pony club mount to a four star event
horse. She is the best, most knowledgeable
horse person I have ever been around, and is
the best teacher I have ever seen teach.”
Congratulations to all the nominees
and winners for the 2013 HCBC Awards!
A big thank you to all of the sponsors and
attendees.
2013 HCBC Awards Gala Photos by Totem Photographics
New Stride’s How ‘Bout JoseWins Horse of the Year in theNon-Competitive Category.
Back Country Horsemen member,Deb Oakman, wins the Bob James
Volunteer of the Year Award
Bill Archibald presents the fi rst Sherman Olson Lifetime Achievement Award to Pam
Arthur.
Jack Polo of MREC, winner of the Horse Industry Professional of the Year Award, poses
with his team.
48 • Saddle Up • April 2014 HCBC 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Donkeys have been part of my life since my grandparents moved
to the acreage when I was two years old and now I’m eight
years old. Grandma insisted on having a donkey – she had
always wanted one.
Donkeys and mules are oft en thought to be stubborn but I
understand them to be friendly, calm, cautious and snugly.
One of our fi rst outings with the donkeys was at a St. Patrick’s Day
Parade. We took two donkeys to lead in the parade. We were so excited
to show them off to everyone. Being springtime, there was still snow but
parts of the street were black pavement.
Th e donkeys loved all the people and marched right along as proud
as could be until they came to the pavement. Th ere, they stopped dead
in their tracks. Grandpa tried to push them, Grandma tried pulling
them and I tried calling them. No way were those donkeys going on
that black stuff . Grandma said to Grandpa, “Let’s get them back in
the trailer before all the snow melts. Coming home from that trip, we
believed perhaps donkeys were stubborn!
Sonney was the fi rst equine I had ever ridden. She was so warm
and fuzzy - I never wanted to stop hugging that fuzzy girl.
Grandma took some training with Jerry Tindell, a donkey and
mule trainer, He explained how these animals are not stubborn but they
are extremely cautious. He summed up everything perfectly with the
following quote. “It takes a donkey 60 minutes to watch 30 minutes of
TV. But he will never forget the show.”
Aft er some training, we were excited to go to the St. Patrick’s
Day Parade again. We had trained Sonney to drive so we took her and
her cart and made it through the whole parade. No worries about the
snow or pavement this year. Th ings went great - well, there was no way
she was going to go over the manhole, but that cannot be considered
stubborn - just cautious!
Since we have developed a better understanding of donkeys, we
have been able to take Sonney many places. She has been invited to go
to:
Spruce Meadows
Market Mall - to Th e Not So Royal Wedding
Mane Event in Red Deer
Heritage Park Christmas Pageant, for 10 days at Christmas
Calgary Stampede (my favourite)
Sonney was fi rst invited to attend the Stampede for three days. Th is
was a very busy time. Up in the morning by 5:30am to make sure she is
fed, groomed and her stall cleaned out. By 9:00am, people start arriving
to visit Sonney in her stall and us at the booth. On a typical day, we did
two demos where I got to ride with Grandma while she drove Sonney.
Lots of people came to visit at the end of each demo and everyone
wanted her picture.
Th e second year we were invited, I was able to drive Sonney in the
demos and the announcer named me as Alberta’s youngest Donkey
Driver.
Sonney never seems to tire of visiting with thousands of people
coming by her stall and admiring her soft shiny coat. She always brings
a smile to a visitor’s face.
Also in 2013, Sonney auditioned and was commissioned to play
the part of Locomotion in the movie, Klondike, which was on the
Discovery Channel starting in January 2014.
So, you can see we have come a long way since that very fi rst
St Patrick’s Day Parade. Without us learning about these amazing
animals, we would still be pushing, shoving, pulling and calling to get
our donkey to do what we wanted. Th ere is so much more to learn, but
it is nice to have come this far with the training we took the time to get.
Each year, Grandma spends a week taking clinics with the donkey and
mule trainer and I can’t wait until the day I am signed up to take some
training with him as well. Th e trainer slogan is “Tindell’s Horse and
Mule School - Humans, too.”
Dylan is eight years old and lives in Nanton, AB. Th is is her third year in
the Cleaver Kid Program of the High River Stetson’s 4 H Light Horse Club.
She is very anxious to turn nine so that she can become a regular member.
She loves to work with all of the animals at her grandparent’s place,
which includes two donkeys, one mule and four horses. She belongs to a
Gymkhana Club and also enjoys trail rides and jumping. Th is year she also
joined the High River Pony Club.
My Life with Donkeys
By Dylan Todd (age 8) (4-H speech)
Grandma Alice and Dylan driving Sonney at home.
At the Calgary Stampede (l to r): Kora Todd, Dylan Todd and ‘’Grandma’’ Alice Todd, with Sonney the Donkey.
HCBC 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR www.saddleup.ca • 49
This month was busy
for the Hoofb eats as
we had a lot going on
between speeches, line dancing
and Senior Sleepover. We had a
lot of fun!
At the club and district
speeches in February there
were a lot of diff erent topics
and they all had so many good
points. Some of the topics were
April Fool’s Day jokes; What I like about going to the Little Britches Rodeo; Baby Names; Why
we should wear helmets when we ride; Summary of my past 4-H years; and W(world)W(wide)
O(opportunities) on O(organic)F(farms) = WWOOF. We also had a few pre-club kids do speeches
as well. Th ank you to our wonderful judges Kyra C, Amanda V, and Melody K.
Th e Senior Sleepover took place at the Manteo Resort on March 7th. We slept over and ate a lot of junk
food and had a blast! All of the 9 seniors were split into diff erent cooking crew teams. Arlyn, Taylor and
Ashley made eggs, sausage, bacon and fruit for breakfast. Collin and Mia were responsible for our needed junk
food consumption which consisted of ice cream sundaes. Emily, Parker, Mel and Kathleen were dinner crew
and served us Alfredo pasta and veggies. With everyone’s help we built teamwork skills and were able to have
a fun memorable experience. Aft er all was said and done, everyone had a great time and managed to refrain
from pranking the early sleepers. We’ll all have fun stories to tell about 2014 Senior Sleepover thanks to Pam,
Leah and Kyra.
On March 10th we all got line dancing lessons with Emily Yallits at the Heritage Christian School. We
learned three new line dances to help us at the Stock Show dance in July.
Kelowna Hoofbeats 4-H Club By Ashley, Kathleen, Lauren and Paivi
Seniors at the sleepover playing games
Group speeches
Line dancing
In just 3 months… lots has been
happening. In January we hosted the
“Hoedown for Rescues” at the OK Corral
in Kelowna. Th ere was great entertainment
with Ben Klick and what a show he put on.
Th en we had the pleasure of having Casey and
Roo from 100.7 radio station emcee. Not only
were they engaging, they were also an amazing
team and you could see how much fun they
have doing what they do.
With all the great door prizes, silent
auction items from our donors, Westjet
tickets, as well as our sponsors, we were able to
raise over $9,600. Th ank you to everyone who
helped make our fundraiser a success from our
board as well as our event lead Laura Cull.
We would like to welcome Chelsey Miller
as our new Volunteer Coordinator. In just a
short time she has set up an amazing program
for volunteers; helping with feeding, poop
scooping and getting to know the horses, they
are such an amazing group of dedicated people
who we cannot thank enough.
In February we entered the Vernon
Winter Carnival Parade. Our mascot, Cashew,
was not able to be a part of the parade due to
an eye infection, so we had her friends Ranger,
Dolly, Sassy and Lucy (mini mule) all taking
part to represent the Rescue. Not only did we
dress up as “Super Heroes” (parade theme)…
we also won the trophy and animal entry
ribbon. It was so much fun and so exciting.
Cannot wait till next year!
Lastly, we have just returned from the
Horseman’s Bazaar at Th underbird Show Park
in Langley, where we were able to meet those
that are supporters as well as followers. It is
nice to be able to talk about our passion of
making a diff erence in a horse’s life as well as
helping fi nd them amazing homes.
If you are interested in being a part of our
upcoming events please contact our volunteer
coordinator Chelsey at volunteering@bcihrs.
com.
Hope to see you out at one of our events.
With spring in the air and horses losing their
winter coats we will know that our adventures
are only just beginning. www.bcihrs.ca
~ April 26-27 Spring Workbee (fencing,
painting, and pen building)
~ May 3 Volunteer’s Clinic (safe handling and
much more)
~ May 10 Timber Ridge Trail Ride in Lumby
~ May 24 Diamond H bottle drive
BC Interior Horse Rescue Update By Joey Tompkins
SPORT SPECIFICS
Western and English disciplines each have diff erent
opportunities to progress if one chooses a competitive career. Th e
main Western disciplines, or sport specifi c choices are: General
Performance, Speed Sports and Reining. Th ese three groups don’t
include Working Cow, Trail or Western Dressage. Other choices
available include Driving and Vaulting. All these programs have
one thing in common; they require a horse and rider that have
successfully completed basic to advanced horsemanship and riding
training.
In the Learn to Ride Western Program, there are four
programs to accomplish: Rider 1, 2, 3 and 4. Once graduated from
this nationally recognized program, you are ready to become ‘Sport
Specifi c’. As mentioned in a previous article, elementary school is a
prerequisite for high school, high school is a prerequisite for college
and/or university.
Canada’s National Coaching Certifi cation Program and the
Coaching Association of Canada combine to deliver a leading
edge coaching system that will unlock the value of coaches and the
potential of athletes, creating a stronger sport environment for
all Canadians. Beginner to advanced coaches are trained for all
aspects of sport, from introducing sport basics in a fun, safe and
self-esteem building environment, through local or regional level
competitions, to more advanced skills and tactics for provincial
and national competitions and high performance training for
international events.
Visit http://www.hcbc.ca/_
customelements/uploadedResources/155157_
TenReasonstoUseaEquineCanadaCertifi edCoach.pdf
Be Safe and have fun!
For more information, contact EC Certifi ed Western Coach &
Professional Trainer, Lorraine Pelletier at the Help hotline: 250-999-
5090 or visit our web site www.tranquillefarms.com. Lorraine off ers
lessons and various clinics on location. At Tranquille Farms we also
work with remedial, trauma rehabilitation and people, too. Starting all
disciplines; using intrinsic training, establishing Confi dence, Trust &
Respect.
(See Tranquille Farms’ listing in Business Services under TRAINERS)
Tip of the Month! Courtesy of Lorraine Pelletier, EC Certifi ed Western Coach
The BC Draft Under Saddle Club is a club for Draft Horse and
Half Draft lovers who are proud to show off their horses,
compete and teach the community all about our Draft breeds
that we come by. We ride our Draft horses... and we love meeting others
who do as well.
Members of the BCDUSC have started the New Year off great! We
always welcome new members and new events to the drawing board.
• Anyone interested in joining our club or receiving our newsletter can
check out the website for sign up, and don’t forget to Like the Facebook
Group!
• BCDUSC will be hosting the Maple Ridge Countryfest Open Heritage
Show this summer - info coming soon!
• Th e New Wide-Ride program
for “non-show riders” is also
available for members to earn
year-end prizes as well as show
point collectors.
• Mother’s Day fundraiser
fl owers will be available for order
soon!
Visit us and see more at
http://bcdraft undersaddleclub.
com
BC Draft Under Saddle Club By Taylor Boyce
Over the past two years, a group of dedicated reining
enthusiasts have been bringing back reining to Williams Lake.
It started with a clinic with Amie and Marcelo Cruz of Cruz
Reining Horses two years ago.
Following that clinic the Williams Lake Reiners Chapter was
formed; consisting of members from the central interior of BC
including Quesnel, Williams Lake, Big Lake, 150 Mile House, and as
far west as Bella Coola and everywhere in between. We are an informal
group of riders that get together whenever our busy schedules permit.
We always welcome new members and encourage people, young
and old, to explore the discipline of Reining as a learning aid or for
competition. Williams Lake Reiners is a Chapter of Western Canadian
Reining Association (WCRA).
Since the club’s inception, we have organized many clinics in 2012
and 2013. We have three clinics planned so far in 2014 with Austin
Seelhof on March 29-30; Kyle Weston on June 21-22 and October 4-5.
To test our skills learned at the clinics we have continued from 2013
our Jackpot Schooling Show Series for 2014, ‘Slidin’ in the Puddle’. Th e
show series is focused on encouraging all ages and skill levels of riders
to come out and have fun.
Four shows of the Show Series will be held at Eagleview Equestrian
Centre in Williams Lake. Th e dates are June 8; July 6; August 24 (in
conjunction with Eagleview Equestrian Centre’s Schooling Show); and
September 28.
For more information and to keep up-to-date with our
group, follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/
WilliamsLakeReiners/
Reining in Williams Lake By Amber Nustad
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Canada Dominates Florida’s Furusiyya FEI Nations’ Cup
Th e Canadian
show jumping
team comprised
of Yann Candele,
Tiff any Foster, Eric
Lamaze and Ian
Millar dominated
a starting fi eld of
12 countries to
win the $75,000
Furusiyya Nations’
Cup, presented by
G &C Farm, held
February 28 at the
2014 FTI Consulting
Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL.
Canada fi nished the two-round competition with a total of
eight faults, followed by Great Britain in second with nine faults
and the United States in third with 12 faults. Th e win marked the
sixth victory for Canada since the inception of the Nations’ Cup
in Wellington in 2002.
‘Royal Plans’ Announced for Jump Canada Championships & Finals
Jump Canada is pleased to announce exciting plans for
national series championships and fi nals in 2014. Aft er sending
out a call to competitions to host the 2014 Jump Canada national
championships and fi nals, the following locations have been
fi nalized.
Th e renowned Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto,
ON has been chosen to host the Canadian Show Jumping
Championships, the Jump Canada National Talent Squad
Championships, and the Jump Canada Medal Final. Jump
Canada is honoured to recognize its longstanding partnership
with the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and looks forward to
another exciting event in November 2014.
Jump Canada has awarded the 2014 CET Medal Finals, to
the Royal West, produced by Rocky Mountain Show Jumping.
Th e Royal West horse show will be held this October at the
Agrium Western Event Centre in Calgary, AB. Th e venue is
currently being constructed with a completion date set for June,
and will also be the new home of the Calgary Stampede.
Th is highly-anticipated new competition was conceptualized
and brought to fruition by CET veteran and Canadian Olympian,
John Anderson, who also operates Calgary’s popular Rocky
Mountain Show Jumping venue.
Canadian Para-Equestrian TeamPhotos by Lindsay McCall, U.S. Para-Equestrian Association
Th e 2014 season has
commenced in a winning
way for the Canadian
Para-Equestrian Team
with great scores on the
opening day of the Adequan
Global Dressage Festival
10 CPEDI3* at the lovely
Palm Beach International
Equestrian Center, March
14-16, in Wellington, FL.
Th e fi rst day of
competition resulted in
victories in Grades Ib and II,
and Canada is leading in the
team competition at the FEI
competition.
On day 2 (March 15)
riders continued to post
top scores on their way
to winning the overall
team event. Using the
combined scores from the
Team Test, held March 14,
and the Individual Test,
on March 15, Canadians
Robyn Andrews, Lauren
Barwick, Ashley Gowanlock
and Jody Schloss won the
team competition with a
total of 418.803%, while
the host nation, United
States, fi nished second with
410.536%.
On the fi nal day of
competition (March 16),
the Canadian riders once again earned top scores. Th e top score
of the day was awarded to Lauren Barwick of Aldergrove, BC,
who handily won the Grade II Freestyle, with 76.167%, riding her
15-year-old Oldenburg mare, Ferdonia 2. Riding M. Kendalyne
Overway’s 13-year-old Morgan mare, Collegiate Sweet Leilani,
Ashley Gowanlock, of Surrey, BC won the Grade Ib Freestyle.
Th e pair, who had their international debut together at this FEI
competition, earned a score of 71.417% for their fi rst Freestyle,
which was her second win at the competition.
Th e next stop for the Canadian Para-Equestrian Team is a
European tour which will start at CPEDI3* Deauville, FRA, April
4-6, 2014.
Equine Canada Update
Ashley Gowanlock and CollegiateSweet Leilani
Lauren Barwick and Ferdonia 2
The Canadian Para-Equestrian Team, comprised of Ashley Gowanlock,
Jody Schloss, chef d’équipe Elizabeth Quigg, Robyn Andrews and Lauren
Barwick.
Photo by Cealy Tetley,
www.tetleyphoto.com
At our February meeting (meetings held on the third
Th ursday of each month) plans were developed for the
season. Th is year we are encouraging all Club Members
to volunteer to help with the running of at least one event. By
doing this we hope everyone in the Club will participate in the
programme for the benefi t of other Members and to have their
ideas included in the programme and in the events themselves.
We were also briefed on the new set up that will be available
at our Club Home at the D-K Ranch in Oliver. It is exciting
that the enhanced facilities will include a new full size arena,
additional parking for vehicles and of course the trailers that
seem to be permanently attached to the back of our trucks
wherever we go! Well done to the D-K Ranch - we are delighted
that our relationship with Dawn and Ken MacRae is so strong;
and that they are members of the Club as well as their wonderful
children. We are making progress with encouraging younger
people to join the Club and we encourage anyone in the Oliver
area and surrounding district to come along and meet Club
Members on a Wednesday evening and Sundays - our evening
and day when we have full and exclusive use of the facilities at
the D-K Ranch.
As a great prelude to our meeting we invited Janette
Lauritzen, as guest speaker, to give a presentation to the Club on
Arena Etiquette and Judging. A
lot to cover in one evening but
Janette did a most wonderful
job. We all thoroughly enjoyed
listening to her. She is one of
the most qualifi ed trainers
and judges in Canada and
we were very grateful to
Janette for taking the time to
join us and give such a clear,
interesting and knowledgeable
presentation. She was brilliant.
We are also delighted that she
is a member of the Club and
will be giving everyone the
benefi t of her expertise as she
will be spending time at the
D-K Ranch as part of the training programme.
We encourage all our Members to regularly check the Club
Website; and anyone interested in what we are planning or who
wants to learn more about horses to visit the site and to come
and join us.
Happy Trails to all.
Oliver Riding Club By Max Alexander
Janette Lauritzen giving the ORC her presentation
Spring is in full swing at the Kelowna Riding Club! We have
some social fundraising activities coming up, including a
Pub Night at the Mission Taphouse for adults on April 5th,
with a KRC Spring Fling youth evening the same night – so you
adults can drop the kids at the Clubhouse for their evening and
head out to the Pub for your evening!
Calling all Members – come out for the Spring Cleanup on
April 12 to help get the club ready for show season, from 9am –
3pm, to be followed by a BBQ. Get your volunteer hours done
early and you won’t have to worry about it the rest of the season.
Contact volunteer coordinator, Tracey Green at dandtgreen@
shaw.ca to confi rm attendance. If you can’t make the cleanup day
and are able to help at one of our events, please contact the event
coordinator or volunteer coordinator.
Th e Spring Classic Hunter/Jumper show is April 24-27.
Come by for the Valley’s most exciting Hunter/Jumper show,
sure to please. Entries have now closed however, post entries may
be accepted depending on space availability, and spectators are
always welcome!
We are also pleased to be hosting a Doug Mills Training
Th ru Trust Horsemanship Clinic on May 2-4. Th is clinic
is limited as to
the number of
participants accepted,
so contact Sarah at
to reserve your spot
as it will fill fast. Th is
is a non-discipline
specifi c clinic, any
type of horse and
rider are welcome. Spectators are welcome and there will be an
auditing fee in eff ect.
Th e Spring Dressage Festival will be held May 17-18 with
judges Lorraine MacDonald (FEI 4*) and Birgit Valkenborg (EC
SN). Don’t forget we will be off ering a Bronze level Dressage
Equitation class for Training and First Level as well as a Drill
Team class. Check the website for prize list or contact Cindy
Foster at [email protected] .
Check out the web site for all our upcoming events www.
kelownaridingclub.com .
Stay safe and in the tack!
Kelowna Riding Club By Sarah Hayes
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STUMPED
STUDENT
Dear Suzi:
I’m competing at the
Intercollegiate shows in
Open Western Horseman-
ship (intercollegiate is all equitation-judged) and
all I have to wear is my Western Pleasure outfi t
from the Arabian shows where I usually ride. Th e
outfi t is indigo blue with a slinky and a jacket
that is a southwestern/navajo print. It’s gorgeous,
but my worry is that I’m going to look like a total
goober with these other girls that are in Quarter
Horse-style slinkies with cuff s or horsemanship
shirts. Do you think I will stand out too much
because my outfi t is a little diff erent?
- Pam
Hi Pam:
I understand your dilemma, and suggest
you consider your judges: if you have hard-core
AQHA type judges, you maybe should just wear
the slinky if it looks smooth and fl attering. But
I am going to guess that you will have a mix of
judges from diff erent breeds, and also that they
may be less ‘judgmental’ for IHSA. Your team
coach can help you with this as well.
I bet you won’t be the only one not wearing
a horsemanship shirt, and if the jacket really fi ts
and looks nice, then that’s the thing to do. And
don’t get yourself into a frazzle about it either.
I would suspect that there are enough levels of
experience in an IHSA class that it is probably
harder to judge than regular breed shows and
that scoring can be all over the place.
Sometimes students with a lot of other
show experience think intercollegiate shows are
easy, but IHSA is no walk in the park, so just do
your best and enjoy the people aspects of the ex-
perience. Th ere will always be more horse shows,
but the team and human element are what makes
IHSA events unique.
Th anks for asking, trust your instinct, and
have a wonderful time.
- Suzi Vlietstra
Ask Suzi!
Have a question about horses? Ask Suzi!E-mail your request to [email protected]
and put “SADDLE UP Ask Suzi” in the Subject line.Writing or riding, Suzanne Vlietstra enjoys horses and
their people. Vlietstra is president of Hobby Horse Clothing
Company, a show apparel manufacturer, and also lives at her
family’s 50-horse boarding stable.
The TCSC in Burns Lake is off to a pretty fast start in 2014 considering that winter
still reigns supreme in northern BC!
Th e Annual General Meeting has been held and congratulations (and
heartfelt thanks!) go out to our new Executive: Kristi Rensby (President), Stephannie Wall
(Vice President), Liz Kemppainen (Secretary), Shari-Ann Decker (Treasurer), and Sharon
Marr (Director at Large).
Th e TCSC Cattle Sorting Round Robin event is being held on May 31 and is featuring
$2500 in cash prizes to be won! Th ere is a limit of 20 entries, and spots are fi lling
fast! Contact Pam at 250-692-4182 for more information. If there is enough interest, we
hope to also host cattle sorting practices as well throughout the summer.
Our Spring Show is scheduled for June 14-15, and features a full slate of Western
Performance (Deanna Reimer judging) and Reining classes (Danny Morrison judging)
on the Saturday; as well as a complete host of English Classes fi nished with Hunters and
Jumpers (judge TBA, course design by Karen Ritchey) on the Sunday. Th e posters are out
and the show programs are almost ready for publishing. Contact is Kristi at 250-692-5721.
Th e TCSC Pre-Show Clinic, slated for June 12-13 with clinician and Equine Level
2 Coach Pamela Morrison, fi lled up before we could even get the posters out!!! Th is
5 discipline clinic is going to be a huge hit, covering everything from Halter and
Showmanship, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Trail, and Reining, and is sure to get
all participants ready to go for the show! Many thanks to Horse Council BC for their
fi nancial support of this valuable training session.
We also plan to bring back the TCSC Riding Sessions this year. Th ese informative
sessions are FREE to members and low cost for non-members (just $10 per
session!). Come out and ride with like-minded people and share training hints or just ride
and have a visit and enjoy the experience of being at the grounds and exposing your horse
to the sights and sounds away from home.
We are hard at work on plans for improving the grounds, with our focus this year
on Accessibility. We are hoping to increase spectator access with a viewing platform for
those with mobility challenges, improve and expand the parking areas, and add a second
set of bleachers. It’s a lot to take on but our members and our local community are getting
behind this project which is great! Last year we added a cook shelter (which doubles as
equipment storage in the winter) and a safe walkway for spectators around the arena
among other projects. We’re getting there!
Other upcoming events include the TCSC Annual Gymkhana (July 26), TCSC
Youth Clinic (Aug 15-16), TCSC Fall Fair Light Horse Show (Sept 6), and the TCSC
Annual Poker Ride (Sept 13). Be sure to mark your calendars for these fun and exciting
events! More information to follow in subsequent issues of Saddle Up – thank you Nancy!!
You can check us out on Facebook, pop onto the website (http://tcsaddleclub.webs.
com), e-mail Kristi at [email protected] or call 250-692-5721.
Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club By Kristi Rensby
Zone 1 (BC, YU)Sandra Evans has been Zone
1 Rep. since 2005. She is a CanTRA
Coach and Examiner with over
35 years experience with horses.
Th erapeutic riding combines her love
for horses and teaching with the world
of disabilities. She strives to help each
individual reach their full potential.
Sandra currently also serves on the
CanTRA board.
Zone 2 (AB, NT)Linda Rault has been Zone 2 Rep.
for so many years that she cannot
remember when she started. “I feel
very fortunate to have met so many
wonderful individuals and horses
throughout the years,” she says.
Linda is a CanTRA Instructor and
currently the only CanTRA Coach
and Examiner in Alberta.
Zone 3 (SK, MB, NU)Catherine Sneath has been in
the Zone 3 Rep. position since 2007.
She is also a CanTRA Instructor
and Equine Canada coach. Her
therapeutic riding journey began in
2000 in Regina and, since retiring,
she has continued to share her
experience through mentoring
trainee instructors and promoting
CanTRA in her region.
Zone 4 (ON)Nanci Picken is Zone 4 Rep. and
CanTRA’s Education Coordinator.
She is a CanTRA Instructor, Coach
and Examiner, and an Equine
Canada judge and steward. She is
also a past CanTRA board member.
She puts her life-long experience with
horses to good use for CanTRA.
Zone 5 (QC)Eliane Trempe is fl uently
bilingual, essential for Zone 5 Rep.
covering the province of Québec.
She is a CanTRA Instructor, runs a
therapeutic riding centre, and has
served since 2005 on the CanTRA
board. In 2009, she hosted the fi rst
CanTRA Conference to be held in
Québec. “Th erapeutic riding is not
only a job for me, it’s a way of life,”
she says.
Zone 6 (NB, NS, PE)Sallie Murphy has been Zone 6
Rep. for 15 years and loves it, seeing
those in her region as a large family.
She says, “Our relative isolation
means we have to rely on each other
to make things happen, and we try
to share the workload.” Sallie is a
CanTRA Intermediate Instructor
and runs a therapeutic riding centre
in Halifax, NS.
Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association News
National Volunteer Week (April 6-12, 2014) is a time to recognize, celebrate and thank Canada’s 13.3 million volunteers. Wow!
Th at’s a trillion volunteer hours.
As a registered charity, CanTRA operates almost entirely on volunteers. Six of them - our Zone Representatives -
provide the important function of CanTRA liaison in every province. While they deserve recognition in their own right, they
represent thousands of other therapeutic riding volunteers who help CanTRA and all its member centres across the country.
For more information on CanTRA and its member centres, visit www.cantra.ca or email [email protected].
Please make a diff erence to a child or adult with a disability by donating to CanTRA at www.cantra.ca or CanadaHelps.org.
VOLUNTEERS ARE THE BEST! by Daphne Davey
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The AERC is gearing up for our fi rst Schooling Show of the
year on Sunday, April 13th! Th e show will be run in Ring
2 at the Armstrong fairgrounds and will have a similar
set up as last year. Starting at 9 a.m., there will be Showmanship,
English fl at classes, a lunch break, followed by Trail, then
Western fl at classes and Gymkhana.
Single memberships are $25 and families are $45, plus $15
for a whole day of showing! Please arrive early to register and
bring proof of HCBC.
To qualify for year-end rewards, members are expected to
complete 10 hours of volunteer work. Th ese can be obtained at
meetings and shows, so please contact an AERC director if you
are interested in giving a hand and they will assign a task and
shift closer to the show! Hope to see everyone there!
Keep an eye on the website for more updates or e-mail
questions to [email protected].
http://www.armstrongenderbyridingclub.webs.com/main.
htm
Armstrong Enderby Riding Club By Tasia Bronson
We are well underway for our new year. We welcomed
many new members to Vernon Young Riders and we
are already getting geared up for Stock Show in July.
We are looking forward to a fun and exciting year with an extra
side of “SUPER”… on April 6th we have our “Wild & Wooley.”
Th is will be the fi rst time this year where we are out with our
horses.
We had participated in district bowling on January 19th
where everyone had fun. Coming up on May 3rd we are hosting
a fundraising dinner and dance at O’Keefe Ranch and we
invite everyone to join us. E-mail our club leader (Lorna) for
information and tickets [email protected].
Hope to see lots of 4-H members out to celebrate “100 years
of 4-H in BC” with us. We are looking forward to a fun year for
all 4-H members.
News From Vernon Young Riders By Abby McLuskey, Club Reporter
April is fi nally here and with it the 2014 riding season
at the VDRC begins. We closed out the off season
with another delightful Fashion Show organized by
the talented Linda Parker-Fisk, with entertainment provided
in part by local celebrity trainers/models! Kudos to the staff of
the Vernon Golf and Country Club for presenting a delicious
meal and top notch service during the evening. Be sure to check
out the photos on our Facebook page of all the models looking
fabulous in apparel supplied by Cowboys Choice, Th e Paddock,
Diana’s Monogramming, Greenhawk Kelowna and Cruzwear,
with natural beauty enhanced by Sara Vey Makeup! It’s always
fun to see equestrians all dressed up, especially aft er having
practiced their “strut” at Cheek2Cheek dance studio. Th ank you
to everyone who supported this fundraising event!
Following close on the heels of the Fashion Show is our 2014
season opening on Sunday April 6th at 10 a.m. Join us at the club
house to make light work of tidying and setting up for a great
year ahead. Fill in a few volunteer hours and stay to watch the
Norah Ross Jumping Clinic.
Speaking of Clinics, April 18-20 Carmie Flaherty will be
teaching a Dressage Clinic, May 3-4 is Clear Round Jumping &
Dressage Mini Clinics, and May 9-11 Sandra Sokoloski is back
with another Physio Clinic. Further information and forms can
be found on our website.
Th e next VDRC Directors Meeting is April 14th. Once again
we invite advocates of potential clinics and shows to contact us
for information on how easy it is for any member to infl uence
what events take place in 2014!
Vernon District Riding Club By Calle Mirkowsky
56 • Saddle Up • April 2014 HCBC 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
BC Rodeo Association
British Columbia Rodeo Association 2014 Tentative Rodeo ScheduleDates Rodeo/Town
April 5 (One Day Rodeo) True Grit Indoor, Barriere *NEW*
April 18-20 24th Annual Williams Lake Indoor Rodeo
April 26-27 Nechako Valley Indoor Rodeo, Vanderhoof
May 10-11 Princeton Rodeo, Princeton
May 18-19 Keremeos Elks Rodeo, Keremeos
May 18-19 100 Mile House Rodeo
May 24-25 Clinton May Ball Rodeo, Clinton
May 31-Jun 1 67th Annual Kispiox Valley Rodeo, Kispiox
June 14-15 53rd Ashcroft & District Stampede, Ashcroft
June 28-29 29th Annual Bella Coola V.R.R. Rodeo
July 5-6 Anahim Lake Stampede, Anahim Lake
July 12-13 Valemount Rodeo
July 12-13 Pritchard Rodeo
July 18-20 Quesnel Rodeo
August 2-3 Interlakes Rodeo, Roe Lake
August 2-3 Nemaiah Valley Rodeo, Nemaiah
August 8-10 Chilliwack Fall Fair & Rodeo
August 16-17 Redstone Rodeo, Redstone Reserve
August 22-23 Smithers Fall Fair & Rodeo
Aug 29-Sep 1 North Th ompson Fall Fair & Rodeo, Barriere
Sep 12-14 BCRA Championship Finals
BRITISH COLUMBIA RODEO ASSOCIATION#5 – 150B OLIVER STREET
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC V2G 1L8PHONE: (250) 398-4104
FAX: (250) 398-4101EMAIL: [email protected]
www.rodeobc.com
Offi ce Winter Hours:Monday to Thursdays 9:30 am – 5 pm
2014 BCRA Board of DirectorsPresident: Ty Lytton 250-396-7710Vice Pres: Derek Mobbs 250-378-4082
Directors:Neal Antoine 250-457-5391Tim Terepocki 250-280-7653Gord Puhallo 250-394-4034Luke Simonin 250-462-5853Allison Everett 250-296-4778
Aaron Palmer 250-851-6725Jay Savage 250-421-3712Laura James 250-318-9430Shaun Oxtoby 250-398-9061Brenda Ferguson 250-567-2792
**NEW** TRUE GRIT INDOOR RODEO, BARRIERE
Th e BCRA will be starting the 2014 rodeo season with a new rodeo
at the North Th ompson Agriplex in Barriere, BC. It will be a one-day
rodeo, Saturday, April 5th with slack starting at 12 noon and the rodeo
performance at 6pm. Looking forward to starting the 2014 season in the
new North Th ompson Agriplex. See our website for more info.
24th ANNUAL WILLIAMS LAKE INDOOR RODEO
Th e Williams Lake Indoor Rodeo will be the main event in
Williams Lake on April 18-20. Performance times will be Friday at 6pm
and 1pm on Saturday and Sunday. Th ere will be the 8 major events with
$1200 added prize money in each event along with the Junior Steer
Riding, Junior Barrels & Breakaway at $500 added prize money and the
Pee Wee Barrels at $300 added prize money. Th e popular Wild Horse
Racing Event will also open up the rodeo. Admission prices are: $15.00
Adults / Seniors 60+ & Students 6-14 $8.00 / Children 5 & under Free.
Barn Dance will be Saturday night with Lee Dinwoodie entertaining.
Friday Night entertainment in the Budweiser Beer Gardens, dance
to Rockin Chair free of charge. Make sure to come Sunday as the
Inductees to the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame will be introduced as well.
More information at www.wlindoorrodeo.com.
NECHAKO VALLEY INDOOR RODEO
Next on the rodeo trail, will be the Nechako Valley Indoor Rodeo,
held at the Nechako Valley Exhibition Grounds in Vanderhoof on April
26-27. Performance times are 1pm, Saturday and Sunday with a 9am
slack on Sunday morning. Th ey will start off the rodeo on Saturday with
the Northern Country Girls Drill Team. Sunday will start with the Bits
n Boots Club Riders. Th ey will also host the 8 major events with $1000
added prize money. Along with the Junior Barrels, Steers, Breakaway
Roping, Pole Bending $300 added prize money and the Pee Wee Barrel
Racing at $150 added prize money. Th ere will also be a Wild Pony Race
and Mutton Busting. Dance will be in the mez. Arena Saturday night.
Tickets sold in advance only $15. Admission to rodeo: $10 (13+) $15
purchased at the gate / Students (6-12) $5.00 ($10 purchased at the gate)
/ 5 and under Free. Th e host hotel is the North Country Inn, please
contact them for discount rates at [email protected] or 250-567-3047.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2014 SPONSORS 2014 BCRA SADDLE SPONSORS:
GRASSLAND EQUIPMENT LTD.
Williams Lake & Vanderhoof
E-mail: [email protected]
Team Roping Season Leader
JENNA WILLS MEM. FUND ~ Wills Family
Junior Barrel Racing Season Leader
ROCK CONSTRUCTION & MINING
Kamloops, BC ~ 250-828-1946
Junior Breakaway Roping Season Leader
2014 BCRA FINALS BUCKLE SPONSORS:
TWILIGHT RANCH - G & D Puhallo
Saddle Bronc
BCES – B. Swampy
Breakaway Roping
GRASSLAND EQUIPMENT LTD.
Team Roping
BAR E CONTRACTING – R & A Everett
Pee Wee Barrel Racing
GENE & JOY ALLEN
Rookie Roughhorse Rider
2014 HORSE OF THE YEAR SPONSORS:
PMG COMMUNICATION – P. Gerhardi
Steer Wrestling Horse
WHITE RANCHES – A. Everett
Jr. Breakaway Horse
2014 CHILCOTIN SERIES SPONSORS:
PMT Chartered Accountants
WL District & Credit Union
Walmart – Williams Lake
Don & Nancy Macdonald
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BC Paint Horse Club – Colour Your World – Ride a PaintBy Cathy Glover
www.bcphc.comPresident & APHA Director:Cathy Glover [email protected] President: Natalie Hall [email protected]
Ready. Set. Show!
Ready. Set. Show!
RRBy the time you’re reading this, the
fi rst APHA/BC Paint-approved show of the season will RRbe just weeks away. Th e Lower Mainland Quarter Horse RRAssociation will host their three-day/three-judge Spring “Fun”
Circuit at Th underbird, May 2-4. Friday is an APHA “Special Event”
which means Paints won’t be showing halter (otherwise, we might be
showing past midnight!) - but we will have all the popular performance
classes: Hunter under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, Western Pleasure,
Horsemanship, Trail and Showmanship in all the divisions, including
Novice Youth and Amateur and Amateur Walk Trot under one judge.
Saturday and Sunday is a full APHA (and AQHA) double-judged show.
Th e awesome news is LMQ’s show committee has done a major
renovation of their show fees. Th is year’s QH/Paint combined shows
will off er an all-inclusive fl at fee of just $400 – including stabling. Th at
should amount to huge savings for exhibitors over previous years and
we’re confi dent that making these shows more aff ordable will result in
an overall increase in entries (and points!) and be the carrot our breed
shows need to lure more horses into the show pen. And… they’re giving
away a trip for two to Las Vegas to one lucky Paint exhibitor. (QH, too,
but this is a Paint column!)
All the information you need to know is available to download
from our “APHA Shows” page on the website (www.bcphc.com). Don’t
forget to join BC Paint and, if you’re showing a BC Bred or competing
for NWCC year ends, send in your declarations before the show. You
must be a current APHA member to show at APHA-approved shows
(which this is) and if you’re riding novice, youth or amateur, you should
order your 2014 cards now so you won’t have to pay rush charges at the
entry offi ce – especially since our dollar is no longer at par!
Growth spurt
Have you heard? We’ve bumped up the “Back-to-Basics” shows to a
day and a half. Both the Okanagan and Coast shows will start at 4pm on
Saturday with all the English classes (including APHA Jumping!), with
the halter, showmanship and western classes on Sunday. Th e Okanagan
show is not that far off . It is May 31/June 1 at Mackenzie Meadows in
Pritchard, about halfway between Kamloops and Vernon.
Last year’s show was very well attended and this year, we have an
added incentive for those of you riding Paints born in BC. Our hosts,
Th ea, Al and Lyla Mackenzie, have off ered up a generous sponsorship
for the high point (and reserve) BC Bred at this show! (Th ink “bling!”)
“We really need to support our BC breds and encourage more
people to get out and show them,” says Th ea Mackenzie, a former
BC Paint president and stallion owner. Th e Mackenzie’s stallion, LP
Sinfully Zipped, is one of several advertised in our 2014 version of Paint
Connections (now available to download from the home page of the
website).
We have other great high points lined up for this show, too,
thanks to our many sponsors like Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies,
PrairieCoast Equipment, Hutton Performance Horses and the Horse
Barn, and the points you earn at this show will be added to those at the
Coast toward our Stampede Tack and Western Wear Super Horse Silver
Buckle award.
Th e arena at Mackenzie Meadows is a work of art (Al built it!), and
we’re confi dent spreading the show over an extra half day will provide
exhibitors (and their entourages) a more relaxing, less stressful show
experience in an awesome park-like setting. Check out the program on
the website and start goal-setting. Th is is one show you won’t want to
miss (even if just to volunteer!) - and all for that awesome fl at fee that
won’t “break the bank.” New to breed shows? We built the B2B shows
for you! Let us help!
More award opportunities
BC Paint’s Otter Co-op Free Trophy Program is also undergoing
a growth spurt this season. Already we have signed up the Barriere
District Riding Club, IPE (Armstrong), Mission Horse Club, Th ree-in-
One Open Show (Smithers), the Bulkley Valley Fair Open Show (also in
Smithers), 100 Mile District Outriders and South Central’s Fuzzy Horse
Show on April 26 to receive awards to give to their high point Paint
exhibitor. Check our website for dates and links and get out and support
those shows. (It’s not too late for your club to apply for an award, too.
Th e application is available on the “Free Trophy Program” page of the
website.)
We can make a diff erence
APHA directors have voted in favour of our rule change
recommendation that will allow APHA Amateur Walk/Trot exhibitors
to compete on horses they don’t own, starting in 2015. It’s a complicated
and lengthy process to change APHA rules and many don’t even get to
the directors for consideration, so this was an honour for the club to
have it approved.
Be sure to check our website regularly for updates to show
schedules and have a boo at our new edition of Paint Connections.
We’re also on Facebook!
BC Paint directors Kerry Sawyer and Colleen Schellenberg
fi elded many questions about Paints and the club at the QH
Bazaar in Langley on March 16.
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Lower Mainland Quarter Horse
AssociationOffi cers & Directors 2014
President: Lynda Harrison: [email protected] Pres: Flora Kippan: fl [email protected]: Pia Petersen: [email protected]: Mellissa Buckley: [email protected] Region One BC Rep: Haidee Landry, [email protected]: http://bcqha.com/index.php/LMQHA
Horseman’s Bazaar
Well this is the
Th ank You issue.
Putting on an event
like this is a huge
undertaking that
wouldn’t be possible
if it weren’t for an incredible team, incredible sponsors, an incredible
facility and, of course, all the amazing volunteers. Most of all, “Th ank
You” to those of you that have supported this event year aft er year by
showing up and enjoying all of our hard work!
I would like to highlight
some contributors, starting
with the 2014 Bazaar Team.
What an amazing group you
are! You have given so much
of yourselves that it leaves
me speechless. Th ank you
for always being a positive,
dedicated group that I am
honoured to be a part of.
Th underbird is an
amazing facility that goes
above and beyond to help
ensure the success of this
event. Jane Tidball and
Chris Pack, thank you for
believing in this event and the
importance of it in the equine
community. Randy was the
man of the hour and never
rolled his eyes at all our crazy
requests. (Well, not that I had
seen!) Th underbird has the
best staff out there - thanks
guys.
Th e Bazaar sponsors
that believe in this event are
amazing pillars in our horse
and pet community. Without
their support, none of this
would be possible. Please
show them your appreciation
whenever you get the chance:
Stampede Tack, Petsmart, VP
Graphix, Cummings Trailers,
Saddle Up, Bernhausen Automotive Specialty, Chris Whitehead
Realty, JRFM, Avenue Machinery, Preston Chevrolet, Sunrise Trailers/
Bathrooms and Gaitpost.
A huge “Th ank You” to all of our speakers, demos and clinicians;
without you we would have no entertainment. Th ank you for believing
that it is important to give back to the community as a whole, and that
together we have an amazing event that keeps running. Keep in mind
folks, that we are just a local horse club that unites strictly as volunteers
to put this day together year aft er year. If you would like to be a part of
this fantastic event, please step up to the plate and join our team.
I would give a shout out to Mother Nature but unfortunately she
wasn’t cooperating this year. It was a very wet and yucky day out there
and even though the weather was awful, there were still a lot of smiling
faces. Especially when the rabbit agility was on! People sure like their
critters.
Th anks so much to Langley Riders for graciously donating the use
of their poles and thanks to Jeneane Evans for the use of her barrels
for our demo with Barb West. Tina of Tina’s Catering did an amazing
job of feeding the masses
on move-in day - so many
complements. Glenn Massey
as the “voice” of LMQHA was
wonderful and he had a great
time giving out impromptu
door prizes throughout the
day. (See more photos on
page 31)
Schooling Show
Th is show is being
held Saturday, April 5, at
Th underbird Show Park.
Th is show is open to ALL
BREEDS! Th ere are cool
prizes planned for high
points; it should be a fun day.
Visit the LMQHA page of
the BCQHA website for more
information.
Spring Circuit, May 2-4
Th e theme for this show
is FUN! Th is is where you
can win a trip to VEGAS just
for showing in a class! Th ere
is a draw for AQHA entries
and a draw for APHA entries.
High point awards are leather
branded barstools for AQHA
and APHA competitors,
and for AQHA Halter high
points and All Breed we have
LMQHA branded padfolios.
Reserves are AQHA special
awards. Also, join our
FREE Team Tournament! All you need to do is sign up and show as
you normally would (and join in our popular “Funturities” which are
also free). Th e prizes are custom embroidered coolers sponsored by
Coast Country Tack, and Reserves are blanket bags and halters. Take
advantage of our NEW fl at rates for you “all-arounders” or just come
and pay per class otherwise. Something for everyone!
Barb West
Twisted Terrain Extreme Trail
Embroidery by Design
Petsmart arena demonstrationDriving demonstration
Vaulting
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BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVEhttp://bchorsemen.org
President: Ybo Plante, [email protected] - 250-743-3356Vice President: John King, [email protected] - 250-338-6789Vice President: Mary Huntington, [email protected] - 604-988-8442Vice President: Karen Tanchak, [email protected] - 250-832-1596Secretary: Catherine Davidson, [email protected] - 250-337-4085Treasurer & HCBC Director: Sharon Pickthorne, [email protected] - 250-337-1818 Past President: Jonathan Driesen, [email protected] - 604 864-0730
The Back Country Horsemen of BCThe Back Country Horsemen of BCStory By Scott Walker, Okanagan Chapter
Have you ever considered “packing” into the back country to
truly get away from it all? To really experience the beauty of
this province, from the back of a horse? Although packing
is not for everyone, I cannot overstate the fantastic experiences I have
had the pleasure of participating in over the past number of years on
many such adventures. Th e ability to travel far into the back country
with your horse without a need to return daily back to home, to the
barn, the truck and trailer or wherever you started from, off ers you the
opportunity of seeing the country like most can only imagine.
I have always admired the mountain tops just south of Coquihalla
Lakes off Hwy 5. Aft er checking it out via “Google Earth” and area
topographic maps, I determined this was to be my solo trip destination.
Putting in a few essentials, food, clothing and some basic gear, the
pack boxes were loaded and I was ready for the horses. Ticket, then a
thirteen-year-old Quarter Horse and Mack, my trusty Standardbred
pack horse (exact age unknown) were loaded into the trailer. Aft er
ensuring my wife knew where I was heading and planning to ride, I
gave clear instructions that if I was not back in four days, to send the
cavalry - Ray, Ed, Doug and Malcolm! Th ese are all fellow packers with
whom I have enjoyed and shared a good many miles of riding in the
high country.
Reaching the trailhead at approximately 8km on the Tulameen
Forest Service road late, I made camp and planned to head out fi rst
thing in the morning. Up bright and early with good weather (early
August) I had about 2km of rougher road to ride, then onto the trail.
Once into the higher elevations, the wild fl owers were amazing; I truly
wished my wife was along.
Carrying on towards what I could see was good open country,
near the top, I planned to break for lunch and make camp if the site
was good. Well it was, with good water close by and lots of grass for the
boys.
From this base, I explored for the next couple of days the beautiful
area from Bedpost Peak to Spiral Peak and on to Illal Mountain.
Looking south to Jim Kelly Peak and then up to the highest, Coquihalla
Mountain, all provided amazing sights. It was an interesting area as I
was right on the edge between two very distinct mountain ranges. Any
view with a coastal direction of northwest to due south had spectacular
mountain peaks, rugged and many with remaining snow patches. Turn
around, looking north and clockwise to the south east were the soft er,
rounded mountain tops of the Okanagan. Such an incredible view.
Taking my time, I explored little side trails or cross country, truly
enjoying life in the saddle. All I can say is that, for me (and I am sure for
many others who enjoy packing), it does not get much better than this!
If you have ever been interested in this activity, the Okanagan
Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of BC is hosting Stan Walchuk,
from Blue Creek Outfi tters, for a TWO DAY PACKING CLINIC with
some trail riding thrown in to bring it all together!
Th e clinic will run May 17-18, 2014, at the Peachland Riding Club
facility which has good camping areas, a clubhouse and BBQ area
along with great trail access. Members may arrive Friday aft ernoon and
depart Monday late aft ernoon if they wish to enjoy some of the local
trails. Pre-registration and payment is required. Contact Rick Pohl at
250-768-1075 (email [email protected]) or Scott Walker at 250-
764-8555 (email [email protected]) for more information. Th e
cost of the two-day clinic (no charge for camping) is $150 for BCHBC
members, $200 for non-members. Auditors are welcome; cost to audit
is $25/day, or $35 for both days, for BCHBC members, and $35 per day,
or $50 for both days, for non-members. A potluck dinner and social is
being planned.
Th e two-day clinic will cover choosing the right trail horse, the
well-rigged trail saddle and accessories, packing gear and packing
systems, and hands-on knot tying - everyone will learn the quick
release, bowline, inline bowline, and clove; demo and hands on for
standard diamond, double diamond and basket hitch. Th e clinic will
also cover trail safety, wrangling, using the riding saddle for packing,
packing up, and camping on the trail.
Whether you are already a back country packer, or just thinking of
trying it, this is a great opportunity to join in the fun and educational
experience this clinic will off er.
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Clubs & Associations
ARMSTRONG/ENDERBY RIDING CLUB Tammy 250-832-3409Fun Days, Shows, Clinics, www.armstrongenderbyridingclub.com 3/15
BCHBC provides a social, safe learning atmosphere for all riders interested in trails and the back country.
We strive to preserve trail access for all riders.
For info: [email protected] or www.bchorsemen.org 3/14
Back Country Horsemen of B.C.
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ASHCROFT RODEO, June 14-15, 2014 at 1 pm daily. Rodeo Dance June 14, 9 pm-1 am, featuring Ken McCoy Band, www.ashcroftrodeo.ca 4/15
BARRIERE & DISTRICT RIDING CLUB, Katharine Ferguson, [email protected] Events & more at www.barrieredistrictridingclub.com 5/14
BC APPALOOSA OWNERS & BREEDERS, [email protected] BC Bred Appaloosas. Find us on Facebook. 3/15
BC CARRIAGE DRIVING SOCIETY, Pres: Betsy Nasmyth 250-352-2427From Minis to Draft, www.bccarriagedriving.com 10/14
BC COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDERS ASSOC. www.bcctra.ca 4/14
Pres: Tammy Mercer 250-335-3390, [email protected] DRAFT UNDER SADDLE CLUB. Open to all Draft and Draft X. Pres: Dawn Germscheid 604-617-7354, www.bcdraftundersaddleclub.com 2/15
BC INTERIOR ARABIAN HORSE ASSOC. 250-546-6004 ArabianEncampment, Youth Club, Racing, Endurance, www.bciaha.com 4/15
BC INTERIOR HORSE RESCUE SOCIETY. Our mission is to rescue, protect, help andprevent the abuse of horses. Memberships/volunteers. www.bcihrs.ca 250-712-6200 11/14
BC INTERIOR MORGAN HORSE CLUB Sect’y: Debbi Miyashita 250-804-2928, [email protected], Meetings, Clinics, Trail Rides, Socials, www.bcimhc.com 9/14
BC PAINT HORSE CLUB www.bcphc.com, APHA & All Breed Show Programs, Scholarship, Trail Riding & Free Award opportunities, [email protected] 7/14
Zone hosted Schooling Shows, AQHA Sanctioned Shows,organized Trail Rides, Social activities, Clinics and Equine Trade Fairs.
For more info visit www.bcqha.comMembership: Lynne Carter 604-880-6138, [email protected]
12/14
BC RANCH CUTTING HORSE ASSOC. (Fraser Valley) Sally Rees 604-534-9449,www.bcrcha.com 6/14
BC RODEO ASSOC., #5-150B Oliver St, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1L8250-398-4104 Offi ce, [email protected], www.rodeobc.com 5/14
BC SPORTHORSE-SPORTPONY BREEDERS GROUP, Membership: Shelley Fraser 604-534-8782, Show Secretary: Ulli Dargel 604-421-6681, www.bcsporthorses.com 7/14
Alberta Trail Riding AssociationATRA is a vibrant club
for recreational riders and drivers of all ages and horse breeds. 9/14
25 Years of Celebrating Long Earswww.AlbertaDonkeyandMule.commembers from across Canada and the US
Cheer for the Ears! 11/14
DELTA RIDING CLUB www.deltaridingclub.com. English, Western, Hunter &Dressage Shows for all skill sets. 604-910-9916, [email protected] 5/14
ENDURANCE RIDERS ASSOCIATION OF BC www.ERABC.comSecretary: Lori Bewza, [email protected] 250-679-8247 4/15
EQ TRAILS ASSOCIATION Advocates for Horses on Trails, Managers ofSkimikin Campground. www.eqtrail.webs.com or 250-832-4943, 250-835-4496 7/14
NORTH OK THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOC. 250-549-0105 www.notra.infoProviding therapeutic horseback riding for children & adults with disabilities 2/15
OKANAGAN MINIATURE HORSE CLUB (Vernon) Shows, Clinics, Fun Days, In-hand/Driving. Ally 250-542-6739, [email protected]. Join us on Facebook 3/15
OLIVER RIDING CLUB Pres.: Midge Corey 250-488-9729 [email protected], Eng & West shows/events & Social Riding, www.oliverridingclub.com 9/14
100 MILE & DISTRICT OUTRIDERS CLUB, President: Denise Little 3/15
Enhancing equine activities in the south Cariboo, www.100mileoutriders.com PACIFIC ASSOC. OF THE ANDALUSIAN & LUSITANO HORSE (PAALH) www.paalh.com, Annual Nat. Show, Member Achievement Prog. & more, 250-992-1168 2/15
PEACHLAND RIDING CLUB Jesse Capp, [email protected] 250-863-2160Fun & Family oriented! See www.peachlandridingclub.com for activities 5/14
PENTICTON RIDING CLUB Shows, Clinics, Fun Days, Spirit of Life Ride,www.soha-online.com, Sherry 250-490-0397 5/14
PERUVIAN HORSE CLUB OF BC. www.phcbc.ca Shows, Clinics,President: Don Noltner 250-835-8472, [email protected] 2/15
LOWER MAINLAND RANCH SORTING ASSOCIATION Monthly Jackpot Ranch Sorting Competitions
778-839-8051Where riders of all levels with almost any horse can have fun!
[email protected] www.lowermainlandranchsorting.com 4/14
EQUINE FOUNDATION OF CANADA Foundation for Health & Welfare of the Horse. www.equinefoundation.ca & Facebook, [email protected] 10/14
INTERIOR CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION www.ichacutting.comNew cutters always welcome. Lee Poncelet 250-938-2034 2/15
INLAND DRAFT & TEAMSTERS ASSOC. (Kamloops area) Pres: Dennis Ryan 250-375-2425. Farming w/heavy horses. Spring Field Days, July Wagon Trek, Fall Harvest. 6/14
KELOWNA RIDING CLUB, www.kelownaridingclub.com contact and event info. Daily drop-in rates & facility rentals open to all. 3745 Gordon Dr, Kelowna, BC. 8/14
LANGLEY RIDERS SOCIETY, www.langleyriders.com. English/Western, Games, Jumping, Drill Team, Rodeo. 604-530-5981 4/15 LOWER MAINLAND QUARTER HORSE ASSOC. Pres: Lynda Harrison, [email protected], http://bcqha.com/index.php/LMQHA 5/14
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of the AQHA. Annual membership is free to currentmembers of AQHA. To enroll on-line, visit the CQHA web site: www.cqha.ca
and choose “Membership” section. Choose “Affiliates” to link to provincial Quarter Horse & Racing Association sites. Contact: Haidee Landry,
President 604-530-8051 or [email protected] @ 10/14
CQHAQQ The Canadian Quarter Horse Association is an affiliate
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Clubs & AssociationsSOUTH CENTRAL QUARTER HORSE ASSOC., Host of April Fuzzy Horse Show and September AQHA Circuit Show, http://bcqha.com/index.php/scqha 4/14
TOTEM SADDLE CLUB (Terrace BC) Secty: Marty Cox 250-633-2350, Shows, Clear Rounds, % Days, Gymkhanas, Clinics, www.totemsaddleclub.com 2/15
TWEEDSMUIR CAVALIERS SADDLE CLUB (Burns Lake) Gymkhanas, Shows, Kristi Rensby, Pres. 250-692-5721, [email protected], tcsaddleclub.webs.com 7/14
VERNON DISTRICT RIDING CLUB, www.vernonridingclub.com, 250-540-7344Shows, Clinics, Pony Club, Facility Rental. “Come Ride With Us!” 4/14
WESTERN CANADIAN REINING ASSOC. Isabella [email protected], www.wcra.info 3/14
WILD ROSE DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION, Sale, Field Day, Shows, Futur-ity, Clinics, www.wrdha.com, Barb Stephenson 403-933-5765 8/14
2014 EVENTS?Let us know – this is a FREE service for non-profi t events.
REQUIRED FORMAT FOR EACH DATE: Jan 1-3 OPEN HORSE SHOW, Smith Arena, Smithsville, BC, John 604-123-4567 [email protected], www.smithshow.com
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CATTLE SORTING, 12 noon, Brandt Ranch, Pritchard BC, Jeanette 250-577-31563-5 PARTNERSHIP – Parelli Level 1/2 w/Devanee Cardinal, Auburn, WA, www.cardinalranch.com or 250-968-44814-6 NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP w/Glenn Stewart, Reno NV, Become A Horseman Colt Starting Symposium Dean Voigt 707-291-6428, www.thehorseranch.com 4-6 ADIVA MURPHY HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC, Brooks AB, E-mail or FB, [email protected], www.adivamurphy.com5 MISSION HORSE CLUB Games Show (Heritage Qualifi er), Mission BC, [email protected], www.MissionHorseClub.org5-6 RANDY OPHUS CLINIC, Horsemanship & Mechanical Cow, Smithers BC, www.roperformancehorses.com5-6 NORAH ROSS CLINIC, Vernon District Riding Club, Julia Bostock, [email protected] or 250-308-7079 5-May 7 KAMLOOPS, BC, Extended 25 day Advanced Equine Massage Therapy Certifi cation Course, Sidonia McIntyre, RMT, CEMT, www.equinerehab.ca 6 FRASER VALLEY REINING CLUB Schooling Show (9 am), Murray Creek Ranch, Langley BC (including new Ranch/Versatility Class), www.fvrc.ca6 SPRING SPOTLIGHT AT OLD FRIENDS CANADA, Applefl ats Farm & Stable, Lake Country BC, Helen 250-863-3381, [email protected],6-10 ADVANCING THE CONNECTION – Parelli Level 2/3 w/Devanee Cardinal, Auburn, WA, www.cardinalranch.com or 250-968-448110 EQUINE EMERGENCY & DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, Part 1, Lake Country BC, Lorraine Pelletier 250-766-1975, www.okanaganway.ca/municipal Code: 0414.10711 KAMLOOPS HORSE SALE, BC Livestock, Kamloops BC, 250-573-3939, www.bclivestock.bc.ca11-13 MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, The Ranch, Kamloops/Pritchard, Ellen Hockley 250-577-3366, [email protected] 12 DIAMOND H TACK GARAGE SALE, Kelowna BC, 250-762-5631, www.diamondhtack.ca12 KRC SPRING CLEANUP & BBQ 9am-3pm, Kelowna Riding Club, Kelowna BC, Tracey [email protected], www.kelownaridingclub.com12 EQUINE BEHAVIOUR & BODY LANGUAGE WORKSHOP w/certifi ed Chris Irwin P trainer Birgit Stutz, Dunster BC, Birgit 250-968-6801, www.fallingstarranch.ca12 IN HAND/GROUND DRIVING OBSTACLE, [email protected] DRIVING CLINIC, Pritchard, [email protected] ENDURANCE 101 CLINIC w/Terre O’Brennan, Maple Ridge BC, e-mail [email protected] WARM UP JUMPER ROUNDS, Topline Show Park, Salmon Arm BC, Sonya Campbell 250-833-2669 or [email protected] MT. CHEAM PONY CLUB Schooling Jumper Rounds, Island 22, Chilliwack BC, contact Janice [email protected] ADVANCING PARTNERSHIP- Level 2 Parelli w/Devanee Cardinal, Bow, WA, www.cardinalranch.com or 250-968-448113 AERC Schooling Show, Armstrong Fairgrounds, www.armstrongenderbyridngclub.com
13 MOUNTAIN TRAIL AT ITS BEST, Demos, Tack Sale, Select Horse Sale, Chilliwack Heritage Park, Chilliwack BC, www.twistedterrainhorsepark.com 13 DRILL TEAM INTRODUCTION DAY, Blackpool BC, [email protected], www.wellsgrayriders.com13 DRESSAGE THROUGH THE JUDGES EYES, Demo clinic w/Isabel Reinertson, Topline Show Park, Salmon Arm BC, Sonya [email protected] or 250-833-266913 DRESSAGE PERCENTAGE DAY, Topline Show Park, Salmon Arm BC, Sonya Campbell 250-833-2669 or [email protected] MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Armstrong, Daina Hillson 250 379 2913, [email protected] PHILIPPE KARL School of Legerete Teachers’ Course Clinic #10/10, ForTheHorse Centre, Chase BC, [email protected] MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Kelowna, Anne Smythe 250 860 2785, [email protected] 4 SAVVY FOCUS, Level 3/4 Parelli w/Devanee Cardinal, Bow, WA, www.cardinalranch.com or 250-968-448118-19 NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP w/Glenn Stewart, Stage 2/3 Clinic, Smithers BC, Anika 250-846-5494 or [email protected], www.thehorseranch.com18-19 COLLEEN HAZELDINE CLINIC (Horsemanship, Trail, Obstacles) Brandt Ranch, Pritchard BC, Jeanette 250-577-315618-20 CARMIE FLAHERTY DRESSAGE CLINIC, Vernon District Riding Club, Kaila, [email protected] or 250-503-8296, www.vernonridingclub.com18-20 HORSE 3 EVENT, Keystone Centre, Brandon MB, Exhibits, Clinics, Trainers Challenge, Demos, www.keystonecentre.com/horse318-20 ALL ABOUT PETS SHOW, Mississauga ON, www.allaboutpetsshow.com19 MLM JUMP START HUNTER SHOW, Maple Leaf Meadows, Edmonton AB, 780-486-2099, www.mapleleafmeadows.com19 KAMLOOPS BC, PTRC Horse Show www.pinetreeridingclub.com or Esther MacDonald 250-376-609619 FIELD DRIVING TRIAL LANGLEY, [email protected] HORSE AGILITY CLINIC & SHOW, Delta BC, w/Adiva Murphy, Susan, [email protected], FB, www.adivamurphy.com19-20 DRIVING CLINIC, Pritchard, [email protected] RANDY OPHUS CLINIC, Horsemanship & Mechanical Cow, Burns Lake BC, www.roperformancehorses.com20 DELTA RIDING CLUB DRESSAGE % SHOW, Delta BC, Sheila, sheila. [email protected], www.deltaridingclub.com/shows.html21-24 KAMLOOPS, BC, Vertebral Realignment Course - Learn to adjust without mallets! Sidonia McIntyre, RMT, CEMT, www.equinerehab.ca24-25 PARTNERSHIP – Parelli Level 1/2 w/Devanee Cardinal, Leavenworth, WA, www.cardinalranch.com or 250-968-448124-27 KRC SPRING CLASSIC HUNTER JUMPER SHOW, Kelowna BC, Lindsay [email protected] or www.kelownaridingclub.com25-27 THE MANE EVENT, Westerner Park, Red Deer AB, www.maneeventexpo.com25-27 DANA HOKANA CLINIC, at The Mane Event, Red Deer AB, www.hokana.com26 CONNECTION FOR RIDING WORKSHOP w/Devanee Cardinal, Leavenworth, WA, www.cardinalranch.com or 250-968-4481
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What’s Happening? Let’s Go!26 KAMLOOPS BC, PTRC Gymkhana www.pinetreeridingclub.com or Lynnaea Rawlings 250-573-356926 VET DAY, 133 Brookfi eld Road, Clearwater BC, [email protected], www.wellsgrayriders.com26-27 MT. CHEAM PONY CLUB 2 Phase and XC Day, Island 22, Chilliwack BC, contact Janice [email protected] NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP w/Glenn Stewart, Stage 1 Clinic, Stonewall MB, Penny Coleman 250-467-8789, www.thehorseranch.com26-27 ROPING SCHOOL (Beginner), Longhorn Acres, Armstrong BC, Doug Henry 250-546-6494 or 250-307-3430, [email protected] VINTAGE RIDERS WESTERN DRESSAGE CLINIC, Langley BC, E-mail or FB, [email protected], www.adivamurphy.com27 MISSION HORSE CLUB Eng/West Show (Heritage Qualifi er), Mission BC, [email protected], www.MissionHorseClub.com27-29 ADVANCING THE CONNECTION – Level 2/3 Parelli w/Devanee Cardinal, Leavenworth, WA, www.cardinalranch.com or 250-968-448128-30 NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP w/Glenn Stewart, 2/3 Clinic, Stonewall MB, Penny Coleman 250-467-8789, www.thehorseranch.com30 MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Victoria/Metchosin, Kristina Millar 250 589 5981, [email protected]
may1 MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Victoria/Metchosin, Kristina Millar 250 589 5981, [email protected] CRESTON DRIVING CLINIC w/Kristin Dornan, Peggy Hawes, [email protected] NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP w/Glenn Stewart, Stage 5/6 Clinic, Stonewall MB, Penny Coleman 250-467-8789, www.thehorseranch.com2-3 SPRING HORSE SALE, Perlich Bros. Auction Market, Lethbridge AB, 403-329-3101 or www.perlich.com2-3 MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Ladysmith, Jill Sampson 250 245 2829, [email protected] DR. ANDREW MCLEAN CLINIC, Vancouver Island BC, Janine Davies, [email protected] SRG EDC Spring Hunter/Jumper Dressage Show, Summerland BC, Melissa 250-488-7527 [email protected] DOUG MILLS TRAINING THRU TRUST HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC, Kelowna Riding Club, Kelowna BC, Sarah Hayes, [email protected] 2-4 RANDY OPHUS CLINIC, Horsemanship & Reining, Quesnel BC, www.roperformancehorses.com2-4 ALI BUCHANAN CLINIC, Outrider Grounds, 100 Mile House BC, Mike Kidston [email protected] 4 SAVVIES FOCUS -Level 3/4 Parelli w/Devanee Cardinal, Errington, BC, www.cardinalranch.com or 250-968-44813 MISSION HORSE CLUB Games Show (Heritage Qualifi er), Mission BC, [email protected], www.MissionHorseClub.org3 MLM SPRING DRESSAGE & Open Chute Jumping, Maple Leaf Meadows, Edmonton AB, 780-486-2099, www.mapleleafmeadows.com3 LOUIS ESTATES 4TH ANNUAL LUCKY 7 TEAM ROPING, Vernon BC, 250-542-4527, www.louisestatesrodeo.ca3 VERNON YOUNG RIDERS Fundraising Dinner/Dance, O’Keefe Ranch, Vernon BC, Lorna [email protected] VSE DRIVING CLINIC w/Kathy Stanley, [email protected] ADIVA MURPHY SYMPOSIUM, Delta BC, E-mail or FB, [email protected], www.adivamurphy.com3-4 H/J SCHOOLING & DRESSAGE CLINIC, Vernon District Riding Club, Suzanne, [email protected] or 250-545-5573, www.vernonridingclub.com4-5 MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Port Alberni, Chloe Wangler 250 720 6658, [email protected] 4-5 DR. ANDREW MCLEAN CLINIC, Aldergrove Twin Creeks Ranch, Cindy Waslewsky, [email protected]? SLOCAN VALLEY OUTRIDERS Driving Clinic w/Kristin Dornan, Barb Lindsay 250-355-23976-8 DR. ANDREW MCLEAN EQUITATION SCIENCE CLINIC, Topline Show Park, Salmon Arm BC, Susi, [email protected] or 250-833-8585 8-14 LADYSMITH (V. ISLAND), BC, Learn equine massage therapy – Certifi cation Course, Sidonia McIntyre, RMT, CEMT, www.equinerehab.ca9 DR. ANDREW MCLEAN CLINIC, Kamloops BC, Susi Cienciala, [email protected] or 250-833-85859-11 SANDRA SOKOLOSKI “Riders are Athletes” Clinic, Vernon District Riding Club, Coldstream BC, Judith 250-547-8812 or [email protected]
9-11 SPRING FLING Hack/Hunter/Jumper Show, Topline Show Park, Salmon Arm BC, Sonya Campbell 250-833-2669 or [email protected] 9-11 WEEKEND INTENSIVE DRIVING CLINIC (Beginner, Pleasure, CDE) with Judy Newbert, Alberta, Info at www.newbertequine.com10 HORSEMANSHIP 101 CLINIC w/certifi ed Chris Irwin trainer Birgit Stutz, Falling Star Ranch, Dunster BC, Birgit 250-968-6801, www.fallingstarranch.ca10 TACK SALE, Strawberry Moose, Clearwater BC, [email protected], www.wellsgrayriders.com10 SKIMIKIN TRAIL RIDE, 11 am ride out, Tappen BC, www.bcimhc.com10-11 RANDY OPHUS PERFORMANCE HORSES Open House, Vanderhoof BC, www.roperformancehorses.com10-11 VERNON BCRA/WIREA RODEO, Vernon BC, 250-542-4527, www.louisestatesrodeo.ca10-11 KAMLOOPS BC, PTRC Clinic www.pinetreeridingclub.com or Lynnaea Rawlings 250-573-356911 WILD & WOOLY HORSE SHOW, Outrider Grounds, 100 Mile House BC, Rhonda [email protected] MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Kelowna, Anne Smythe 250 860 2785, [email protected] CHEESECAKE RIDE, Birch Island BC, [email protected], www.wellsgrayriders.com15-16 MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Grand Forks, Robin Armstrong 250 443 4059 [email protected] PARTNERSHIP – Level 1/2 Parelli, Cardinal Ranch, Valemount, BC, www.cardinalranch.com or 250-968-448115-18 LADYSMITH (V. Island), BC, Vertebral Realignment Course - Learn to adjust without mallets! Sidonia McIntyre, RMT, CEMT, www.equinerehab.ca16-18 BS AND DRIVE, 70 Mile House, Ken Huber 250-456-6050, [email protected] LITTLE BRITCHES RODEO, Outrider Grounds, 100 Mile House BC, Denise [email protected] KRC SPRING DRESSAGE FESTIVAL, Kelowna Riding Club, Kelowna BC, Cindy [email protected] or www.kelownaridingclub.com17-18 KATHY STANLEY Driving Clinic, Bulkley Valley Fair Grounds, Smithers, Leslie Flint, lfl [email protected] LMWSDA WESTERN DRESSAGE CLINIC w/Elaine Ward, Langley BC, FB [email protected], www.adivamurphy.com17–19 SCHOOL OF LEGERETE Open Clinic w/Isla Adderson, ForTheHorse Centre, Chase BC, [email protected] MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Nelson, Teresa Precious 250 229 4203, [email protected] AERC Schooling Show, Armstrong Fairgrounds, www.armstrongenderbyridngclub.com19-21 ADVANCING PARTNERSHIP IN SADDLE – Level 2/3 Parelli w/Devanee Cardinal, Cardinal Ranch, Valemount, BC, www.cardinalranch.com or 250-968-448120-21 MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Armstrong, Daina Hillson 250 379 2913, [email protected] 22-23 MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Summerland Meadow Valley, Denise Gorman 250 494 344722-25 NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP w/Glenn Stewart, Stage 1 Camp, Fort St. John BC, The Horse Ranch 1-877-728-8987, www.thehorseranch.com22-28 GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB, Learn Equine Massage Therapy, 7 day certifi cation course, Sidonia McIntyre, RMT, CEMT, CCF, www.equinerehab.ca22-Jun 11 NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP w/Glenn Stewart, Foundation Horsemanship Course, Fort St. John BC, 1-877-728-8987, www.thehorseranch.com22-Aug 9 NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP w/Glenn Stewart, 12 Week Horseman’s Course, Fort St. John BC, The Horse Ranch 1-877-728-8987, www.thehorseranch.com24 HORSE AGILITY CLINIC & SHOW, Delta BC, w/Adiva Murphy, Susan, W [email protected], FB, www.adivamurphy.com24 MANURE COMPOSTING WORKSHOP, Lake Country BC, Lorraine Pelletier, 250-766-1975, www.okanaganway.ca/municipal Code: 0414.10824 MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Summerland, Valerie Robertson 250 490-7661, [email protected] KAMLOOPS BC, PTRC Gymkhana www.pinetreeridingclub.com or Lynnaea Rawlings 250-573-356924-25 HORSEBACK ARCHERY CHALLENGE, Mount Currie BC, www.horsebackarchery.ca24-25 ROPING SCHOOL (Intermediate), Longhorn Acres, Armstrong BC, Doug Henry 250-546-6494 or 250-307-3430, [email protected] 2 MULTI LEVEL PARELLI CLINICS w/Devanee Cardinal, Edmonton, AB, www.cardinalranch.com or 250-968-4481
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ACCOMMODATIONS
ACCOUNTANTS
APPAREL
DAVID BEERSTRA TRUCKING, (Okanagan) 250-549-0324 9/14
Horse Shavings, Hog Fuel & Bark MulchBLAND’S FARM SALES (North OK/Shuswap) 250-832-6615 or 250-833-2449Compost Soil, Bark Mulch, Shavings, Straw, Pick Up or Delivery 8/14
WWW.REIMERSFARMSERVICE.COM (BC Interior) 1-855-737-0110 or 250-260-0110. Bulk & Bagged Shavings, 4x4x4 Totes, Sawdust, Bark Mulch 5/14
WILLEMS FOREST PRODUCTS, 4289 Hwy 6, Lumby, BC, 250-547-2289Bark Mulch, Shavings, Sawdust, Lumber, Beams, Firewood 12/14
BEDDING, HOG FUEL, SHAVINGS
BOARDING/RETIREMENT
DEAD STOCK REMOVAL
EQUINE HEALTH
EQUINE SERVICES
FACILITY RENTALS
JEFFREY R. KELLY EQUINE SERVICES (Alberta) 403-993-0269 7/14
www.jeffreyrkelly.com Equine Dentistry, Sheath Cleaning, Horsemanship DVD’s. SHUKANAGAN EQUINE DENTISTRY SERVICE (Interior of BC) since 2000. Owned/Operated by Lennie Thurgood, DVM, 250-832-2084 6/14
THE PERFECT SADDLE FIT, 250-538-1868 www.theperfectsaddlefit.comSaddle fitting for most English saddles, Schleese & Zaldi Representative 7/14
PUREFORM EQUINE HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS by SciencePure Nutraceuticals www.pureformequinehealth.com, Toll Free: 1-877-533-9163 6/14
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Offers Ready-to-Win western show apparel, tack, and accessories
from authorized dealers and our website. 9/14
www.hobbyhorseinc.com
(Kamloops) 250-372-2928 and Bed & Bales. Horse Heaven for final years. Rehab available. www.dreamscaperanch.com 9/14
For all your Farm and Small Business accounting needs
Patricia Patersonn Chartered Accountant
250-546-4014 or e-mail [email protected] 10/14
SANDMAN HOTEL LANGLEY, minutes to Thunderbird Show Park1-604-888-7263, [email protected], www.sandman.ca 4/14
SCHUBERT ESTATE B&B (Armstrong BC) 250-546-2479 10/14
9.5 acre Country Estate, 3 Deluxe Rooms, www.schubertestate.ca
FIRST AID COURSES are hands on with horses and cover: * Pain detection/pre-vention, *Lacerations/bandaging, *How to flush foreign bodies out of eyes,
* Hoof puncture wounds, thrush, etc., * Digestive emergencies - colic, collapse, choke, * Poison, stings & bites, * What your vet needs to know when you call
with an emergency, * Pantry solutions... and more To register for a clinic or to host one: contact Cindy Houghton 403-936-0221
www.lilpieceofheaven.org 4/14
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Best Value in Red Deer! Free Rise and Dine Breakfast
One minute to Westerner Parkwww.hojoreddeer.com
Toll Free 1-800-424-9454 or 403-343-8444 6/14
ECO NETS www.econets.ca, Contain the Hay. Eliminate the Waste.Benefit the Horse and Owner 7/14
EQUINE WELLNESS & DIGESTIVE SUPPORT (Interior BC & online) 250.368.2002 www.littleoasisequine.com Products and support for equine digestive health. 2/15
ARMSTRONG INN (Armstrong BC) 1-866-546-3056, www.armstronginn.comFull Facility, Restaurant, Pub, Liquor Store, minutes to Fairgrounds 8/14
BEST WESTERN BAKERVIEW INN (Abbotsford BC) 1-877-336-6156, 15 min To Heritage Park, Pool/Hot tub, Restaurant, [email protected] 8/14
THE BLUE GOOSE CATTLE CO. (Okanagan/Shuswap) 250-838-2250, Providing prompt dead stock removal service when the decision has to be made. 8/14
BAR NUNN THERAPY, Craig Nunn Certified Equine Sport Therapist 250-503-6735, [email protected], [email protected] 2/15
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Certified Equine Therapist: structural alignment & massageCHA Instructor and Certified Chris Irwin Silver Coach/Trainer
All Disciplines – All Breeds 4/15
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HORSE BLANKET LAUNDRY
ARK FARRIER SERVICE (N. OK/Shuswap) 250-379-2268 4/15
“Balanced Feet for a Balanced Horse” Abby R. Koop, Farrier”
FARRIERS & SUPPLIES
Your #1 supplier of horseshoes, farrier tools & hoof care products.
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ASHCROFT IRLY BLDG CENTRE (Ashcroft) 250-453-2281Otter Coop Dealer and Pet Foods, www.ashcroftirly.com 4/15
FENCING
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DREAMSCAPE GUEST RANCH (Kamloops) 250-372-2928 and Bed & Bales. Bring your own Horse; a la carte packages. www.dreamscaperanch.com 9/14
WWW.GRAHAMDUNDENRANCH.COM (Green Lake BC) 250-395-0756Recreation in the Saddle (your horse or ours). Miles of trails. 5/14
ABBOTSFORD 34633 Vye Rd 556-7477DUNCAN 5410 Trans Canada Hwy. 748-8171KELOWNA 103-1889 Springfield Road 860-2346NANAIMO 1-1277 Island Hwy. S. 753-4221PAPP RKSVILLE 587 Alberni Hwy. 248-3243SAANICH 1970 Keating Cross Rd. 652-9188SALMON ARM 1771 10th Ave. SW 832-8424WEST KT ELOWNA 2565 Main StreetA 768-8870 11/14
FEED DEALERS
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MASSAGE THERAPY
SCOTT LIVINGSTONE FARRIER SERVICE (North Okanagan) 2/15
250-550-7495 ~ Certified AFA Journeyman, 30 years experience
OTTER CO-OP AT PITT MEADOWS (Pitt Meadows BC) 604-465-5651Suppliers of Quality Feed and Hay, www.otter-coop.com 3/15
SORRENTO TIMBERMART BUILDING CENTRE, 1280 TC Highway, Sorrento BC250-675-4112. Your local dealer for SURE CROP FEEDS. 11/14
1-800-405-664312/14Healing Horses Their Way
www.rivasremedies.comHealing Horses Their Way
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www.DrR 4/15
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GRK Fasteners Dealer * Customized Bale Spikes * Custom Welding * Horse Trailer Repairs *Serving BC/AB/WA for over 10 years
Alan Cossentine, www.cffence.com 7/14
HORSE & SADDLE BLANKET LAUNDERING at Pemberton Suds1351 Aster Street, Pemberton BC, 604-894-6660 8/14
Aaron Martin Harness Ltd.Aaron Martin Har LtLtd.Order Line 1-800-367-0639 or 519-698-2754
Quality Canadian made Harness ~ Pioneer Dealerneer [email protected]
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Equine Maintenance & Performance MassageLynette Schmidt
11/14
Canada’s best source for Farrier Tools, Horseshoes and Hoofcare Supplies
Distributor of Farriers Formula
102 – 20381 62nd Avenue, Langley, BC 604-530-0761 [email protected] 11/14
102 20300 81 62 d
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Call Hans at 250-804 6662 3/15
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WWW.MEADOWSPRINGS.COM (70 Mile House near Green Lake) 250-456-2425 Rental cabins, working ranch, BYO horse - endless riding. 7/14
WWW.TYAXADVENTURES.COM (Goldbridge BC) 1-888-892-9288. We offermulti-day Packhorse Tours in the South Chilcotin Mountains. 5/14
FARM SUPPLIES
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ELISA MAROCCHI, EC Certified Driving Coach. Lessons, Clinics & Training on/off farm. www.wildwoodfarm.ca, 250-397-2979 (100 Mile House BC) 4/15
PROVEN FOUNDATION FOR ALL DISCIPLINES AND AGES
* Training * Clinics * Lessons * Camps250-319-8921 [email protected]
www.dougmills.com 6/14
CARDINAL RANCH.COM 250-968-4481 Parelli Natural Horsemanship Instruction, Horse Sales, Clinics, Student Programs 3/14
CARL WOODS PERFORMANCE HORSES (Peachland) 250-808-1486, Pleasure, Reining, Roping, Cowhorse, Colts Started, Farrier Service, www.chevyequine.com 7/14
CHRISTA MIREMADI HORSEMANSHIP (Aldergrove) 604-856-2967 Training,10/14
Problem Solving, Starting, Lessons, Clinics. www.horsemanshipfromtheheart.comCINDY KIRSCHMAN, (Okanagan) 250-547-9277 Cert. Chris Irwin Coach/Trainer, CHA Instructor, Clinics/Lessons/Boarding, [email protected] 10/14
DAMARHE TRAINING, Dawn Heppner (Kelowna BC) 250-808-0738 Mtn Trail Instructor/Clinician, Trainer West/Eng, Beginners to Show, Arabian Halter, Join Damarhe Training on FB. 10/14
DIAMOND W BARREL HORSES (Princeton BC) Renee Rae WillisTraining & Sales, www.diamondwbarrelhorses.com, 250-295-8353 3/15
DRESSAGE DREAMS (Clinton BC), www.frenchclassicaldressage.caLessons, Clinics, Horse Training, Catherine Clinckemaillie 250-459-7772 4/15
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KITT EQUIPMENT TRAILER SALES, (Chilliwack & Aldergrove), 1-877-823-7199,Horse ~ Stock ~ Utility ~ Dump ~ Flatdecks, Kittequipment.com 8/14
REIMER RANCHING SUPPLIES (Vanderhoof BC) 250-567-8590 Dealers for Exiss/Sooner, Maverick, Royal T, Charmac Trailers, wwwreimerranching.com 4/15
THE HORSE GATE TRAILER SALES (Falkland) 250-379-2790. New & Used Horse and Stock Trailers. www.thehorsegate.com 4/14
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ADIVAMURPHY.COM Western Dressage/Horse Agility & Horsemanship, Clinics/Lessons in BC/AB, CHA Master Instructor Level 4 Eng/West, 2x Coach of Year Nominee 4/15
BIRGIT STUTZ, Chris Irwin Gold Cert. Trainer/Coach, www.fallingstarranch.caTraining/Lessons/Clinics/Mentorships, Dunster, BC, 250-968-6801 3/15
ALL ‘ROUND OUTFITTERS for Horse & Hunter, (Oliver, BC) 250-498-4324Located in Sears in the Oliver Place Mall 3/15
BOUCHIE LAKE FARM & FEED (Quesnel) 778-465-3333 7/14
New & Used Tack, Giftware, Otter Co-op, Nature’s Mix, Pet FoodDIAMOND H TACK INC. (Kelowna BC) 877-762-5631 English & Western Saddlery, Clothes, Farrier, Feed, Blanket & Leather Repairs 3/15
TACK/CLOTHING SHOPS
TRAILER REPAIRS
PETERSEN TRAILERS LTD. (Langley) 604-533-4209Service and Repairs. All makes. www.petersentrailers.ca 11/14
TRANS NATIONAL TRAILER INC. (Vernon) 250-308-8980 Fax: 250-542-5373RV’s to Horse Trailers, Parts, Trailer Brake Specialist 2/15
TOUCH ‘A TEXAS Town & CountryThe most Eclectic Store in the Shuswap for over 22 years!
Great Gifts for Horse, Dog & Cat Lovers and the Whole Family!We specialize in Ladies Fashions.
Piccadilly Place Mall, Salmon Arm BC ~ 250-832-1149 Bonnie 8/14
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PAINTED HORSE TACK & SUPPLIES (Grand Forks) 250-442-7706. West/Eng Saddles & Tack, West. Show Attire, Fashion & large selection of consignments. 4/15
TACKINTHEBOX.CA (Manitoba) 1-866-882-3712 10/14
Exclusive lines for Exclusive Horse People! On-line sales too!
www.bcoutfitter.com 1-250-569-7575
BLUE CREEK OUTFITTINGBLUE CREEK OUTFITTINGTrail Riding/Packing/Training Clinic & Complete Guides ProgramGreat Horses - Excellent Price - Certificate - Employment Opportunity
12/14
PHOTOGRAPHERS
REIN-BEAU IMAGES, (Bridge Lake/Interlakes, Cariboo) 250-593-4139Animal Photography, [email protected] 12/14
CARIBOO SADDLERY (Williams Lake) Mark Denny 250-392-3735YOver 30 years of Custom Saddles and Leather Repairs 8/14
COSSENTINE SADDLERY (South Okanagan ) 250-490-5662 Repairs, Custom YMade Saddles, Unique Leather Creations, www.cossentinesaddlery.com 7/14
COWBOY CLASSIC EQUIPMENT (Merritt) Don Loewen 250-378-9263Custom Made Saddles, Leather Repairs, www.cowboyclassicequipment.com 4/14
KICKINGHORSESADDLERY.COM (McBride BC) 250-968-4346Custom Handmade, Quality Built Saddles & Tack & Repairs 3/15
LEATHER MARK SADDLERY (Maple Ridge) 778-994-1580. Custom English, YWestern Saddles & Tack, Repair & Restore, Saddle Fitting. 7/14
R&E SADDLE & TACK REPAIR LTD. (Aldergrove) 604-856-2350 11/14
Horse Blanket, Eng/West Tack Repairs, Custom Work, [email protected]
SADDLEMAKERS & REPAIRS
RIBBONS & ROSETTES
REALTORS
OKANAGAN RIBBONS, 1-888-545-7647 4/14
Custom Printer of Award Ribbons www.ribbonsonline.net
DENNIS WANGLERListing and Selling – Rural and Residential Properties
in the North Okanagan and ShuswapTOLL FREE 1-888-852-2474 or Cell 250-549-0996
www.bcfarmandranch.com4/15
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Business Services
On The Market
TRAINERS/COACHES TRAINERS/COACHES
VETERINARIANS
ANIMAL CARE HOSPITAL (Williams Lake 250-392-5510) (Quesnel 250-747-3053) Drs. Magnowski, Scheidt, Mowbray 8/14
DAWSON CREEK VETERINARY CLINIC 250-782-1080. Equine Reproduction, Endoscopy, Ultrasound, Digital X-Ray and more. www.dcvet.ca 5/14
DEEP CREEK VETERINARY SERVICES (North Okanagan/Shuswap) 250-833-8585. Drs. Bruce Baker & Susi Cienciala, 24 hour emergency service 8/14
GREENWOOD VET SERVICES Mobile Equine Practice (Okanagan)Dr. Sarah Greenwood 250-864-4838, www.greenwoodvetservices.com 6/14
HERMEN GEERTSEMA EQUINE SERVICES “Striving for excellencein Veterinary care.” 604-857-5432 or 1-888-858-5432, www.geertsema.ca 4/15
INTERIOR VETERINARY HEALTH SERVICES (S & Central Ok) 250-769-4217Mobile Equine. Brytann Youngberg DVM, COAC Certified Veterinary Chiropractor. 5/14
KAMLOOPS LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARY CLINIC 250-374-1486 10/14
Drs Jennifer Jackson, Jason McGillivray, Colin Mikkelsen, Robert MulliganOKANAGAN EQUINE VET, (Kelowna) 250-764-9888 Sheila McDonald DVM & Grant Scott DVM, Dipl., ACVS, Board Cert. Equine Surgeon. 5/14
PANORAMA VETERINARY, (Kelowna/Winfield) 250-861-1099 2/15
Drs. Alex Wales, Susan Wales and Jessica WalesTHREE VALLEYS VET SERVICES (BC’s Southern Interior) Dr. David WardFull equipped equine/bovine mobile, 250-497-6127 or 250-809-8807 12/14
VERNON VETERINARY CLINIC, (Vernon) 250-542-9707 7/14
D. Lemiski, H. Mehl, M. Latwat, L. Miller, [email protected]
11/14
LodestarJaquima to Freno
Elevating Communication and Confidence with Awareness, Feel and Signal 250-280-8959
3/15
The Art of Bridle Horsemanship
LPPERFORMANCEHORSES.COM (Vernon) Lee Poncelet 250-938-2034Starting Colts. Training of all levels. Specializing in Cutting/Cowhorse 12/14
MANE SUCCESS HORSEMANSHIP Vanessa Fraser (Fraser Valley & LM) 604-226-6263, EC Cert. Western Instructor, Lessons, NHS, [email protected] 10/14
MARIA MICHEL HORSE TRAINING (central Alberta) “Helping you put the pieces together” All Disciplines/Breeds, Draft to Mini. www.mariamichel.com 3/15
MARION WEISSKOPFF (Princeton BC) 250-295-4329, Clinics throughout BC, Classical & Cowboy Dressage, Mountain Trail & Driving, www.mwsporthorses.com 2/15
RELATIONSHIP RIDING ACADEMY www.relationshipriding.comA step forward in the evolution of horsemanship. 403-932-1241 5/14
TEIXEIRA PERFORMANCE STABLES (Salmon Arm) Carmen Teixeira 250-803-6003Reining/WP/Horsemanship/Boarding, training for all levels, www.texstables.com 10/14
TELLINGTON TTOUCH TRAINING, (Vernon) 1-800-255-2336 4/15
[email protected] • www.icefarm.comTOM DUROCHER HORSE TRAINING/CLINICS (Alberta) Canada’s ONLYCertified Monty Roberts Instructor. 780-943-2383. www.tommydurocher.com 12/14
TRANQUILLEFARMS.COM (Okanagan) Lorraine Pelletier, EC Cert. Western Coach, Professional Trainer, Therapeutic farm, All disciplines, 250-999-5090 12/14
Visit appaloosacentre.com250-963-9779
“Selling only BCAC ranch raised and trained family friendly Appaloosas”
WANT TO RIDE AN APPALOOSA?
4/14
Old Baldy RanchOffspring for Sale
Sired By:
Jaz Poco SilveradoAQHA/NFQHA 100%, Poco Bueno 27% Silver Grullo, Herda N/N Son of Little Steel Dust, AQHA Rom Reining
Jaz Ziggy Steel DustAQHA/NFQHA 98%Silver Grullo, Herda N/N
LBJ Sierras Blue TEAQHA Blue Roan - Te N’Te, Blue Boy Quincy, Crimson War Bloodlines
Aaron & Colleen WanglerDawson Creek, BC
10/14
ALL STALLIONS are tested AQHA 5 GENETIC DISEASE PANEL N/N
/
FOR SALE BY OWNER
40 acres with log home and second residence.Extensive infrastructure.
www.horsefl yhobbyfarm.com for more detailsCall 1-250-620-0006 after 8 pm
6/14
ESTER GERLOF (Enderby) 250-803-8814, EC Cert. Western Instructor, Lessons, Training, High School Credits Program, [email protected], www.ester.ca 4/14
FORTHEHORSE.COM, PHILIPPE KARL SCHOOL OF LEGERETE, 250-679-3866 Clinics, Instructor Certification, Internship, Lessons, Intensives 9/14
GLENN STEWART NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP (Ft St. John BC) 250-789-3072 Clinics, Camps, Colt Starting, Sale Horses, DVDs & Tack, www.thehorseranch.com 2/15
JONATHAN FIELD HORSEMANSHIP - Inspired by Horses®www.JonathanField.net, 1-888-533-4353 4/15
HCBC 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR www.saddleup.ca • 67
On The Market
Ringstead Ranch,one of Canada’s largest
breeders, now have locations in both Chase,
BC and Cayley, AB.
To learn more about this beautiful and unique breed
of horse, and for a complete Sales List,
please visit our website.
Peruvian PasoHorses
403-860-97634/15
2004 F-350 4X4 LARIAT LONG BOX TURBO DIESELOne owner, extremely clean, 255,000 km (new
factory engine and turbo at 100,000 km)Extras: Navigation system, GPS DVD CD Bluetooth, towing package c/w brake controller and hitch, new winter tires,
Command start, security system, “chipped”, chrome package, driving lights c/w external covers. All service records available since new, and up-to-date. Interior is
very nicely appointed with leather heated seats.Asking $16,900.
250-546-3815 (Armstrong BC)E-mail [email protected]
FOR SALE IN LANGLEY BC5 acres and house located in a quiet neighbourhood on adead-end street. Open concept 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom
rancher built on a crawl space. A 65 amp 220 volt service in the detached garage makes it suitable for a welder or large
compressor. For the horse lover there is a large recently constructed barn with hay loft, water (frost free hydrant),
electricity and 4 stalls. Acreage is fenced/x-fenced. Includessmall outbuildings, a chicken coop and a sheep barn.
$759,000More photos at www.usellahome.com #5838
Kevin 778-871-3759E-mail: [email protected]
COMMANCHERO BLACKGOLD2009 REG’D APHA TOBIANO HOMOZYGOUS STALLION
What a beauty! Uniquely marked with black, brown tipped with gold, plus paw prints against white with
fl ashy black and white tail and mane. Bloodlines include Three Bars, Two Eyed Jack and Hank-A-Chief.
Good ground manners and started under saddle.$3,500 OBO
ALSO: 2010 Reg’d APHA TobianoHomozygous Mare $2,500 OBO
Legacy Ranch250-459-7963 (Clinton BC)
www.legacyranch.ca
LISTOS LOLLITA LENA, 2005 AQHA MAREThis mare is super broke, +1/2 reining maneuvers.
She has worked cows, cattle sorted, jumped and has been patterned as well as trail ridden a bit. She is super quiet, easy nature and sound with no vices.
$9,500Call Amanda 250-804-1723
or Wendy 250-803-3695 (Salmon Arm BC)
“SKIPPS SAN LEO” - 8 YR REG’D APHA GELDING15.1HH, Skipper W bloodlines, well started, great beginner rider horse, all round horse and great dressage prospect.
$3,500 ALSO:
5 Hanoverian Warmblood/QH and 9 Reg’d QH/PHSTARTING FROM $1,500
See website www.pro-horsemanship.com250-315-9087 (Merritt BC)
E-mail: [email protected]
HERD REDUCTION – MOVING
12/14
REGISTERED STALLIONS, GELDING AND MARES
All sizes, up to 16.2HHPalominos and Liver Chestnuts
Some started – some brokeGreat minds and temperaments!
Howard Fowler 250-248-3882 (Coombs BC)
ISLAND MORGAN HORSE FARMREDUCTION SALE
68 • Saddle Up • April 2014 HCBC 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Your ad should be here
for only $85y per issue
Next Deadline is April 15
Rural Roots - Properties on the Market
On to Greener PasturesOn to Greener Pastures
WHAT A BUY!Great new price for this beautiful 40 acre property. Peaceful,
private setting bordering crown land. Large modern 1-1/2 storeyhome with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, large family room, huge deck toenjoy the wonderful valley views and attached double garage.Property is fenced and x-fenced and has detached 48 x 24 shop
and pole barn for hay and equipment storage.
$587,000 MLS ® #100644375140 Warren Creek Road, Falkland BC
MIKE BECK [email protected] Realty Inc.
HORSE LOVER’S DREAM PROPERTY3.7 tranquil acres with 22’ x 32’ barn, asphalt fl oors, removablestalls, water and power. The property is x-fenced and has a rid-ing area. Also has an 8’ x 20’ lean-to for storage, 20’ x 20’ barnwith concrete fl oor with water hydrant. Very well-maintained4 bedroom, 1,482 sq. ft. rancher with full walkout basement.
Seasonal creek runs through the property.$529,000 MLS® #10065709
1534 Eagle Rock Road, Armstrong BC
MIKE BECK [email protected] VantageOne Realty Inc.
AMAZING VALUE…For this picturesque 10.35 acre country estate in Armstrong.Approximately 4,000 sq. ft. of luxury living in this impressive
Tudor-style manor house. The home offers 4 bedrooms, 4 baths,a gorgeous kitchen, large formal dining and living rooms. Thiscould be your very own private playground with pool, tenniscourt; and the property is fenced and x-fenced so bring your
horses!$900,000 MLS® 10069437
801 Corkscrew Road, Armstrong BC
MIKE BECK [email protected] Realty Inc.
5 ACRES – PERFECTLY SET UP FOR HORSESFenced and cross-fenced, with 6 stall barn, paddocks, shop
and other outbuildings. 5 minutes from city yet in the heart ofcountry. High demand area. Great 4 bedroom 2740 sq. ft. homewith 2.5 baths and fully fi nished basement. Lovely valley view.
Beautiful second home on property (currently rented). Enjoyprivacy, peace and quiet.
$739,900 MLS ® 100735092760 East Vernon Road, Vernon BC
JOE PEARSON 250-550-5596www.joepearson.ca
RE/MAX Vernon
EQUESTRIAN HOME IN VICTORIAA rare opportunity to purchase an Equestrian Home on a 3.14
acre private setting with three horse stables in beautiful VictoriaBC. Principle two storey home is 1,650 sq. ft. with 3 bedroomsand 2 bathrooms. Well-maintained and new paint. Excellent
location - close to Victoria. Enjoy beautiful natural surroundings.Priced to sell.
BASHIR QURESHI [email protected]
Sutton Group West Coast Realty
June 3, 1980 - Sept 17 2013Major Expense aka Penny Celebrating the life of a “Grand Old
Mare” sired by AQHA Champion Major
Bonanza and out of an own daughter
of Jo Warrens (Mr. Appaloosa Canada)
legendary mare Patchy Jrs, Lila Gleska. She
was my dream horse come true. Known
and loved by many people, Penny was the
little Appaloosa mare who did it all. Halter,
Showmanship, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt
Seat Equitation, Hunter Hack, Western
Pleasure, Horsemanship, Western Riding,
Trail, Reining, Gymkhana, Cutting and Trail
Riding. Aft er 18 years of training and being a
school master to both my daughter (Sheridan)
and son (Tommy) she became a mother of two
colts and then the head babysitter to all the
other foals aft er weaning and fi nally a pasture
ornament till old age claimed her.
Th anks for all the memories Pen!
- Loved and missed by Sue Olson, Sheridan &
Tommy
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Stallions and Breeders
Zan Parr Bar on top. The Ole Man (SI 100) on bottomPerformance bloodlines including roping, cutting and racingStud Fee $550 includes - 10 day mare care - 5 day LFG
SALTYOLEJACK QUARTER HORSESFor 2012 bookings call: 250-547-6811 or 250-307-2502
Glen BlackBox 136, Lumby, BC V0E 2G0
7/14
Salty Ole Jack1996 AQHA Stallion (APHA approved)
15HH Chestnut
12/14
Dragonfly AcresBringing out the best
Standing
Purebred Friesian Star
Stallion
OTTO fan Kenettas
16.1 Modern StyleAI/Shipped,
local live coverWinning offspring
www.dragonflyacres.ca [email protected]
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TERRIFIC2008 APHA Bay tobiano 15.1HHZippo Pine Bar & Tarzan Dude bloodlinesOLWS NegativeHomozygous
Western Pleasure Futurity Winner, Breeders TrustYou will always get a coloured foal
“First foal crop 100% point earners and futurity winners”
2014 stud fee $400.00 + $250 booking fee LFGDiscount to proven and producing mares
Coloured prospects and broodmares for sale
Standing at High Arrow Quarter HorsesEnderby BC
250-838-9373, Email: [email protected] 4/14
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2008 APHA Bay Tobiano ~ 15HHStud Fee: $500 LFG + $100 Booking Fee
Homozygous for the Tobiano gene, HYPP N/N, LWO N/NReining, Roping, Cow Penning, Driving. One of a kind mentality,
very calm, level-headed, athletic, and versatile. He passes this on to his offspring, along with COLOUR!
Sunset Ridge RanchEarl & Sarah Thompson, North Klondike Highway, Yukon
867-332-8283 ~ [email protected] 4/14
Leoss Bar Yazzhi
CHERRY CREEK CANADIANS
Breed for Amazing Temperament!Mares of all breeds welcome
Standing 3 Canadian Horse Stallions ranging 14.1-16HHSTUD FEE: $850 Early booking discount available
Cherry Creek CanadiansJim & Yvonne Hillsden, Kamloops, BC250-828-2076, [email protected] 4/14
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Winner of 2 ROMs,Points in WesternPleasure, Reining,
Halter, Trail, Showmanship and
Hunter Under Saddle.Producer of sweet,
correct, athletic foals APHA and ApHC approved.
100% DUN FACTOR GUARANTEE!Stud Fee 2014: $500.
Proudly owned by CHINA TRAIL RANCHStanding at CALICO QUARTERHORSES
Also Standing: SPOOKS HIRED GUNAPHA Bay Overo (by SPOOKS GOTTA GUN)
604-746-7630 or 604-816 9930 (Cell)[email protected] (Abbotsford BC)
www.calicoquarterhorses.com
SLOW MOUNT N MUSIC1992 Homozygous Dun AQHA Stallion
Your ad should be here Discounts on multiple issues
Call 1-866-546-9922or email:
2004 Black Morgan Stallion
4/14
DM Teacher’s Top Mark
Athletic and PersonableCome Live the
Adventure of the Morgan Horse!
250-679-1175 - Chase, [email protected]
www.gnrmorgans.com
JD FINE N SMARTTAQHA 5112543
2008 Cremello Stallion
Double dilute cream genesGuaranteed colour on offspring
Breeding Fee: $500.SIRE: Smart and Lucky LenaAQHA 3520170 buckskinOpen Superior Reining HorseAQHA High Point Performance, ROM PerformanceNRHA Money Earner and World Show Qualifier
DAM: Shirley Bank BeauAQHA 2836151 palominoProducer of Halter and Performance Point Earner and Multiple IPE Supreme of Show Halter Winners
Dr. David WardOkanagan Falls, [email protected]
Co-owned by: Jerry ZednaiOkanagan Falls, [email protected]/14
Stallions and Breeders
APPALOOSACENTRE.COM 250-963-9779Real Appaloosas for Today and the Future! 3/15
DOUBLE DIAMOND CANADIANS (Enderby BC/Jasper AB) 250-838-0908 9/14
SS: DD Pacha Ulixes, Bay, 15HH, Henryville/Viger lines, www.canadianhorse.infoDUNIT N SPOTS (Lone Butte BC), [email protected] 3/15
SS: AQHA Dunit In Boomtown (Fee $600), 5 Panel Tested N/N, APHA/ApHCC Appr. FAIRVIEW ARABIAN STUD (Okanagan Falls) 250-497-6127SS: World Class Crabbet Bloodlines, www.fairviewarabianstud.com 12/14
ICELANDIC HORSE FARM (Vernon) 1-800-255-2336 4/15
[email protected] • www.icefarm.comNORTH PEACE WELSH PONY FARM (Fort St. John BC) 250-827-3216Purebred and Anglo Arab Cross, [email protected] 3/15
OLD BALDY RANCH (Dawson Creek) 250-843-7337 10/14
SS: Breeding AQHA / NFQH Grullo & Blue Roan, www.northernhorse.com/oldbaldyWWW.ROPERFORMANCEHORSES.COM (Vanderhoof) 250-567-4269SS: AQHA & APHA Stallions, Sales, Training, Clinics 5/14
SALTYOLEJACK QUARTER HORSES (Lumby) 250-547-6811SS: Salty Ole Jack ’96 AQHA, www.saltyolejackquarterhorses.com 7/14
SUNSET VIEW RANCH (West Kelowna BC) 250-707-7271. Top Performance AQHA/APHA bloodlines, Breeding & Sales. SS: Dunit Canadian Style. 7/14 WILDWOOD RANCHES Reg’d Quarter Horses (OK Falls, BC) 250-497-8452SS: Standing an own son of Frenchmans Guy. www.wildwoodranches.org 10/14
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FOR SALE
WANTED
WANTED TO RENT, 2-3 bedroom house on acreage within 1 hour of Vernon BC if possible, for up to 5 horses. Equestrian family relocating in summer of 2014. [email protected] or call 250-981-0983 4/14
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CUMMINGSCUMMINGSTRAILER SALES AND RENTALS
29571 Fraser Hwy., Abbotsford, BC
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HELP WANTED: Boarding Facility in Kamloops requiresfull time, long term help. Experienced horse person withgood personal relations, mechanical aptitude and physically strong. Includes feeding 30 head horses, cleaning paddocks,irrigation, mechanical repairs etc. Contact [email protected]
WANTED TO RENT, mature n/s couple seeking house and small farm for June 30 in vicinity of Salmon Arm for livestock/pets. Kevin 778-871-3759, e-mail [email protected] 6/14
HERD DISPERSAL - After 40 years of horse breeding itis time to say goodbye. Broodmares, open or bred. APHAstallion Johnny Angel, three year olds, well-started, twoyearling geldings. All show quality, good minded andbeautifully pedigreed. No reasonable offer refused. 250-549-2439 evenings. Ask for Carolyn (Coldstream BC)
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HORSE BLANKET & SADDLE PAD WASHING & Repairs at Town Centre Dry Cleaners, Town Centre Mall. 250-546-0104 (Armstrong) 5/14
EVA’S HORSE BLANKET REPAIRS & CLEANING(Kamloops) 250-554-3727, [email protected] 4/14
HORSE BLANKET LAUNDRY & REPAIRS
L h & S i hLeather & StitchesCustom Made Chaps
Any StyleSaddle, Tack & Blanket Repairs
Top Quality Australian Saddles
The Leather LadySherri DeBoer • 250-838-0778
Hwy 97, Grindrod, BCOpen Mon - Sat 9-6 pm 4/15
NEW & USED TACKENGLISH & WESTERN
Deep Creek General Store 0
250-546-39553455 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong
www.deepcreekgeneralstore.com
~ Harness ~ Farrier Supplies~ Horse/Pet Supplies & Feeds
~ Sure Crop Feed Dealer
Kamloops, BC 778-220-7898www.copperhillsequestrian.ca
(10 minutes from Costco)FULL BOARD AND PADDOCK BOARD
~ Indoor Arena 72 x 200 (top of the line footing)~ Heated Lounge, Tack Room, Washroom, Wash Stall
~ All Disciplines: English/Western are welcome~ Outdoor Paddocks w/shelters or Indoor board
~ Excellent quality hay, fed 3 times daily.~ Large Outdoor Arena and Round Pen
~ Perimeter riding path around 20 acres~ Access to trails going towards Savona 6/14
BOARDING
MISCELLANEOUS
QUARTERSPOT RANCHLumby, BC 250-547-9277
Boarding - Training - Lessons* Covered Arena 80x160* Outdoor Arena 80x140
* Round Pen* Paddocks with SheltersCertifi ed CHA Coach & Trainer
Cindy Kirschman(Chris Irwin Certifi ed)
DOUBLE DELICHTESTABLES
Full Board (3 feedings p/day)Daily/Nightly/Weekly
Group or Individual Paddocks with SheltersIndividual Feed Program
Box Stalls, Wash Stall, Heated Tack Room90 x 200 all purpose Western/English Arena
110 x 200 Jumping Arena, Round PenLessons, ConditioningTRAINERS WELCOME
15 minutes from downtown Vernon
250-260-5299 Coldstream, [email protected] 4/14
LISA KLASSEN ~ Certified Equine Therapist ~
Serving the Okanagan and ShuswapSpecializing in Manual Manipulation using
Chiropractic Techniques, Massage & Acupressure
250-540-1326 or [email protected] us on Facebook
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Boarding, Lessons, Competitions- Jumper Ring – Dressage Ring – Covered Arena
- Round Pen - Cross Country Course250-833-2669, [email protected]
Salmon Arm BCwww.toplinestables.ca 5/14
Topline Stables & Show Park
“Where Horse and Rider...Meet Train and Compete”
A very uniqueLand of Learning
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604-869-3733 or 604-869-1411CLINICS & EVENTS
www.twistedterrainhorsepark.com
Building a HORSE BARN orRIDING ARENA?
Please call:Intercoast Construction
Harry van HemertCell: 604-793-5252
Email: [email protected] 12/14
74 x 160 Indoor Arena100 x 200 Outdoor Arena
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250-706-2577 [email protected] Mile House, BC 10/14
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