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This is our Fall Fair(s) issue, but summer juhere, didn’t it? I sure hope summer lasts a longer. Falls Fairs are great, don’t you agre

All kinds of exhibits, horse events and endless food… yummy! I hope you do your part and visit your local fall fair – and get back to the ‘rural roots’!

We’re having a lot of fun receiving your “KIDS” photos on horseback – it’s their time to shine, whether it’s the fi rst time in the saddle or their fi rst show. Keep them coming! We always love to hear from our readers.

I can never say it enough, sorry, but this issueonce again packed with articles for everyone. So much information and knowledge to gain. I even heard (thru the grapevine) that a dairy farmer in Alberta (no horses) reads Saddle Up every month. Th at was great to hear!

Until next month… enjoy!

NancyCONTRIBUTORS: Stephanie Kwok, Dana Hokana, Chris Irwin, Karin Bauer, Mark Sheridan, Monty Gwynne, Paul Dufresne, Susan Arkwright, Kevan Garecki, Elaine Speight, Marijke van de Water, Barbara Grimshaw, Jason Wrubleski, Greg Roman, Mark McMillan, Sue Derksen, Ed Woolley, Lorraine Pelletier.ON THE COVER: Twin Arrows Ranch Production Sale, www.twinarrowsranch.comMASTHEAD PHOTOS: (regular features) By Rein-Beau ImagesOFFICIAL VOICE FOR: Back Country Horsemen of BC, BC Quarter Horse Assoc., BC Paint Horse Club, BC Interior Arabian Horse Assoc., Pine Tree Riding Club, Endurance Riders Assoc. of BC., BC Rodeo AssociationMEDIA PARTNER WITH HORSE COUNCIL BC www.hcbc.ca

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FeaturesEquine Extravaganza -“Wish” Fundraiser 7Chilliwack’s Mane Event 9Tips – Selling At Auction 10Life’s Lessons 14Training – Mark Sheridan 16Healing Horses Naturally 19Training – Dana Hokana 20Langley Gals in Ireland 22Horse Sense 27Clicker Training 20TFC Dance At Liberty Part 2 34Meeting Buck Brannaman 36

Our RegularsRoman Ramblings 29Western Canadian Farriers Assoc. 33Cariboo Chatter 38Cowgirl Poetry 40KIDS – It’s all About You! 44Horse Council BC 46Region 1 AQHA (BCQHA) 54BC Rodeo Association 69BC Interior Arabian Horse Assoc. 70Pine Tree Riding Club 71Endurance Riders Assoc. of BC 72Back Country Horsemen of BC 73BC Paint Horse Club 74Clubs/Associations 75What’s Happening? Let’s Go! 76Business Services 78Stallions/Breeders 81On Th e Market (photo ads) 82Shop & Swap 86


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O tober 8th the Mackenzie Meadows and Training for Courage Center in Pritchard BC, will be hosting an Equine Celebration for everyone.

Th ere will be professional exhibitions by Paul Dufresne’s Andalusian and Friesian stallions. You can expect to see some Spanish Reining/Garrocha (big stick for working fi ghting cattle), Classical Dressage/High School Airs, Stunts, a Courage Gauntlet, and a Working Equitation number that will demonstrate the Spanish idea of an extremely challenging souped-up Trail/Reining/Dressage class. Th ere will also be a group liberty exhibition with 3 horses as well as some comic relief by the riding stunt puppy “So-She.”

Following the exhibitions there will be a pre-clinic preview on Endotapping Training so people can get a glimpse at what this

New Age technique is all about and how it facilitates the horses’ acceptance of our human eff orts to lead them. Th ere will also

be a Mackenzie Paint Horse Showcase featuring the “auction fi lly” as well.

All proceeds of this event will benefi t the Children’s Wish Foundation, BC/Yukon Chapter. Entry to the event is by donation to this worthy charity. Th ere will

also be a Silent Auction of items donated by supporting sponsors that people can bid on; with a few major ticket items such as a breeding to the Andalusian stallion “Mystique’s Padrino,” the main star of the Exhibitions worth $1750; as well as a yearling Paint Filly (pre-event bids will be taken on the stud fee and fi lly until October 6 for those who cannot attend. E-mail your bids with contact information thru the websites: www.trainingforcourage.com or www.mackenziemeadows.com.)

Th e Mackenzies will provide refreshments and their hospitality sharing all the possibilities of this wonderful equine training facility. Any individuals or businesses wanting to contribute to this event with items for the silent auction are welcome to contact us so we can make this a great fundraiser. Contact Th ea Mackenzie at [email protected] or 250-577-3252. And thanks in advance to Saddle Up for supporting the promotion of this event.

Th e festivities start at 12 noon on Saturday and the Exhibitions at 2 p.m. sharp, so make sure you arrive early to view the facility and wonderful silent auction items as well as displays from sponsors. It will be rush-seating for the Exhibitions so you will want to be there early. We are looking forward to having you all out and Celebrate Horses!

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This year’s Mane Event in Chilliwack, October 21–23 is shaping up to be another fun event fi lled with hours of equine education, shopping and fun.

Th e confi rmed clinicians for this year are again world-renowned equestrians, judges and trainers that include: Bernie Traurig (Jumping). Bernie is renowned for not only his riding talents but for his teaching and coaching gift s. As a competitor, Bernie has represented the US Equestrian Team both at home and abroad on many occasions and reached the top of the sport in all 3 of the International Equestrian Olympic disciplines: Show Jumping, Dressage, and Eventing. In 2009 he was inducted into the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame. He is currently the West Coast’s associate Chef d’Equipe to George H. Morris, the Chef d’Equipe of the US Olympic Equestrian Team.

Also participating at the Expo is Axel Steiner (Dressage). Axel started riding as a 9-year-old in Germany and later attended the well-known riding schools of Warendorf and von Neindorff . He received his fi rst national judges licence in 1968, and was promoted by the FEI to Offi cial status (FEI-O, now FEI Five Star*****) in 1988. Axel has judged in 35 diff erent countries, from Zambia to World Cup Finals, Pan American, and the Olympic Games.

Mark Sheridan, is a University of Findlay, Ohio graduate with over 28 years experience producing winning all around show horses. Mark will be presenting a number of clinics over the 2½ days of the event. Mark has trained and coached four AQHYA Reserve World Champions in both the English and Western divisions. He has judged the AQHA World Show 4 times, the AQHYA World Show 2 times and the All American Quarter Horse Congress 4 times, as well as numerous shows in Australia, Europe, Japan and the Canadian

Nationals in Red Deer, AB (four times). He is a member of AQHA, NSBA, NRHA, APHA, PCQHA and the Arizona QH Association.

A new addition to this year’s event is Mark Bolender (Extreme Trail). He is also the country’s leading expert in the sport of Extreme Trail, Mountain Trail and Competitive Trail and a three time National Grand Champion in the sport. He has designed and built Extreme Trail courses across the nation.

Mark’s most recent course is operated by the Washington State Horse Park. His courses are designed to challenge the horse and rider of any skill level within the sport. Mark has been invited to design and build the very fi rst Extreme Trail course in Germany.

Rounding off this year’s line-up of clinicians are: Kay Veinotte (Driving); Jonathan Field (Horsemanship); Robyn Hood (TTouch); Marion Weisskopff (Classical Cowboy Dressage); and Daryl Gibb (Horsemanship).

Th e Trainers Challenge will feature Kade Mills, 2011 Champion Mane Event Trainers Challenge in Red Deer, Alberta. Kade resides and is currently training in Alberta; Jon Ensign from Montana; and returning Mane Event crowd favourite Steve Rother. It is sure to be an eventful and educational experience with the horses again supplied by the world famous Douglas Lake Ranch.

Visit www.maneeventexpo.com for the last couple of clinicians soon to be confi rmed as well as Expo hours and a listing of the Trade Show Exhibitors featuring vendors from BC, Alberta, Eastern Canada and the US. To participate in the clinics contact [email protected] or call 250-578-7518 for an application form.

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Friday, September 30 at 6 p.m.Held during the Canadian Supreme Show

and Trade Fair at the Westerner Fairgrounds, Red Deer, Alberta.

One of the most attended Horse Sales in Western Canada.

Highlights of The Western Horse Sale 2011! They will sell!

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Excellent facilities. Large sale ring to accommodate demos. Video area for sale horse promotions.

Horse auctions are the backbone of the industry and a tradition as old as the business itself, but one must use them intelligently. Developing your horse marketing

program using an auction puts you and the name of your farm or ranch in the limelight, and is an excellent form of advertising and promotion. Using horse auctions strategically can be of tremendous value fi nancially for both buyer and seller. Horses as a Business

Th e horse business is one of the most diffi cult ways to make a living, but it can be one of the most rewarding. It is also a very fast growing business. One just has to look in some of our major horse publications to see the growing number of stallions available for service, the many farms and ranches with horses for sale and the number of stallion syndications being formed, to know that profi ts are being made.What is the Price?

Price your horse for the market, and the particular sale you wish to use. Do some research and know the true value of your horse. Look at the pedigree of the sire and dam, their show records, the horse’s conformation and disposition. Also decide what event your horse is best suited for and how much potential your horse has. Selling horses eff ectively means being honest with yourself as well as with prospective buyers. Here are some points buyers consider:

1. Th e honesty and reputation of the farm or ranch (seller’s guarantee, the care and health of the sale horse)2. Handling history, level of training, training methods (caution: misrepresentation in this area irritates buyers)3. Horse’s potential (soundness for riding, athletic ability, conformation)4. Temperament of the horse (quiet, willing, well-mannered)5. Age of the horse - a prospect or a performer (prices increase to age 10)6. Quality and fertility of breeding stock (number of foals produced, size, quality and colour)Advertising

Plan early in the year what you will be selling and what horses will fi t particular sales. Th e earlier you make these decisions, the earlier you will be prepared to place your ads. As part of your marketing program, you should have the pedigrees of your stallion, broodmares and other sale horses researched by a professional pedigree service. Th is will keep your advertising information accurate, will be a tremendous selling tool to put in the sale catalogue and internet listing, and the auctioneer and sale announcer will have a “readable pedigree” to use to promote your horse on sale day.

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Getting ReadyBring your horse to the sale prepared to sell for the price you

are asking. Have it looking the “best it can be” for sale day. Eighty-fi ve percent of buyers prefer to see a horse in good sale condition and well presented. Now with so many new people coming in to the horse business, the days are gone when buyers are able to see a “diamond in the rough.” It’s a tougher sell now than it used to be. Below are some tips for preparing your horse for the sale:1. Start fi tting your horse 45 to 60 days before sale date.2. Groom daily, bathe 2 to 3 times per week.3. Use summer sheets (winter blankets for spring sales) to keep a nice, slick coat.4. Tame the mane to one side by banding or braiding5. Exercise daily; allow the horse to run free in a large pen or small

pasture to develop muscle tone and wear off excess energy.6. Have a balanced feeding and de-worming program.7. About a week or so before the sale, clip the bridle path, ears and nose for a neat appearance, and trim/shoe your horse.

Th at fi rst impression is so important! Th e fact that your horse is clean and fi t shows you value your product and take pride in what you sell.Picture This!

Good pictures are an advantage when selling horses and should be planned for well in advance of the sale catalogue or internet listing deadline. Here are some picture pointers:1. It takes three people to work a photo shoot: the photographer, the handler and someone to attract the horse’s attention.2. Tidy up the horse and use a nice halter. Th e handler should be dressed appropriately.3. Avoid cluttered backgrounds. Keep away from light poles, trees, bale stacks, vehicles and other distracting objects.4. Decide where your lighting is coming from. Shoot with the sun behind you and don’t let your shadow get in the picture. Early morning or late aft ernoon sunlight always makes horses look better. Here you utilize “side light,” i.e. light shining on the horse’s body. Avoid shooting when the lighting is too weak to illuminate muscle tone.5. Watch your angles. Th e best side-profi le photos are shot on a direct horizontal plane from the center of the horse’s heart girth. Th at means the photographer will be down on one knee at least 20 feet away.6. It is important to have contrast. Make sure the horse doesn’t blend in with the background. It’s important for a buyer to see the outline clearly, especially the head and topline.7. Take videos of your horse playing or working. Use a professional video service to edit the tape, and put in some music and commentary. Most sales now have a video viewing room set aside for the convenience of prospective buyers. Videos properly done are an excellent selling tool.

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We will be going into a full AI Breeding Facility rather than doing live cover. We consider this to be safer for not only our stallions but the mares that we breedand the handlers as well.

We look forward to meeting and talking with all our customers (present and future). Thank you for all the support you have given over the years. See you inthe competition arena!

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Vet ChecksTh e vet at the sale will do a visual examination to determine

general health, freedom from disease, and signifi cant abnormalities in movement. Prospective buyers can arrange in advance to have the vet in attendance to provide a more in-depth soundness exam at the sale, at their cost. Health and pregnancy checks should be done by your own vet at home to insure your horse will be cleared by the sale vet.At the Sale

Th ere should be some time set aside at the sale to pre-examine, or test ride sale horses. Owners and trainers should make themselves available to answer questions asked by prospective buyers. Staying close to the horse’s stall and showing the horse to everyone who is interested is an excellent way to pre-sell your horse.In the Sale Ring

Some sales have experienced people available for hire to show sale horses. Th is can be helpful if you tend to be nervous in the sale ring or need to watch the bidding more closely. If you decide to show your own horse, here are some “sale showmanship” suggestions that might be of help to you:1. Enter the ring quietly and don’t show your horse too fast to begin with. Save some energy for when the bidding begins to stall.

2. Do some loping, spins, stops and rollbacks building up the tempo each time the bidding begins to stall, until you get where you want to be.3. Presentation is 40% of the sale.After the Sale

Sellers and trainers should make themselves available aft er their horses are sold. If their horse is passed over, a prospective buyer might want to discuss a more agreeable purchase price. If your horse is sold, the new owner may want to discuss the health, breeding or training history of the horse. It is also an opportunity to discuss other horses you might have for sale, or talk about your farm or ranch.

Selling a horse is oft en the start of a long-term business relationship and possibly a good friendship. Such a relationship usually fosters more business, so the kind of horses you present to the buying public can be crucial now and in the long run.

Selling Horses, cont’d


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Jazzie has been adopted by Lynn D in Hedley. Lynn had been on a search for a special riding partner for 4 years and that journey came to an end when she met Jazzie. Jazzie’s laid back and easy going personality won Lynn’s heart and she knew she had to have her. Jazzie will be a trail horse and companion for Lynn, with a possibility to maybe do barrels, if that is something that moves Jazzie. We can’t wait to hear about their progress and adventures.New arrivals:

Lacey is an Arabian type mare who is approximately 16 years old. She has been ridden by a young girl and is a true love. She needs more groceries but will make a great horse for a special someone. Lacey is 14 to 14.2HH and will be going to our trainer, Trevor, for a week’s assessment.

We have had garage sales in July and August. Both sales went well and had lots of people attend, some just dropping by to see what the Rescue was about. We are looking at having another one in September. Watch the website for more information. We have a lot more items for the treasure hunters and bargain fi nders, all items can be “purchased” by donation. Hub:

It’s hard to believe that we have to start thinking about winter. We have been getting our feed stocked up, as well as building winter pens, shelters and, if time permits, a hay shed too. Th e

arena is almost complete, which is exciting as this has been a long, ongoing, project. We are hoping to install 2 automated waterers before winter, as this will make the Equine Director’s life a little easier. We will be reseeding the front pasture so next year there will be new and healthy growth for the horses.Upcoming Events:

Pop Cans for the Ponies - September 17 at Chasers Bottle Depot. Hours will be approximately 9:00–4:00 p.m. People can drop off their bags of bottles under the Capri tent. Volunteers are available to sort bottles, just need volunteers to go door to door. Th e Sun FM Fun Finder team will be on location to encourage people to bring their bottles to Chasers Bottle Depot. If you would like to volunteer, please send in a volunteer form, via the FORM button at www.bcihrs.ca, or call 250-260-5344 ext 1.

Ride for Rescue – September 24 at the proposed Equine Park, look for the silver gate on the right approximately 100 meters past Salmon River Road, on Highway 97N north of Vernon. In the saddle at 11:00 a.m. Tailgate party will follow, with hot dogs, drinks and chips available for a small fee. Pre-registration and payment are required; $10 per rider or $15 per family- pay by paypal, www.bcihrs.ca, or mail to: PO Box 912, Vernon BC V1T 6M8

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We imbue those attributes upon them through our own anthropocentric view of the world, and therein lies a critical shortcoming in how we see and interact

with the horse. More importantly, and to the point of this article, it aff ects how the horse sees us.

Horses can and do recognize a remarkable vocabulary of human words. From “walk” to “whoa” and many others in between, they can discern and act upon our requests based on verbal cues. But their perception goes much deeper than that. We direct them every bit as eff ectively with our tone of voice, body language and even our frame of mind. A horse that is in tune with his human can quite likely foresee the outcome of

the day’s session far in advance of our own predictions simply by paying attention to how we approach, talk and stand. For instance, when we’re in a good mood, we stand more erect, walk with a spring in our step and tend to look around. In contrast, a gloomier outlook usually causes us to walk with less purpose, slouch and look down. Th e horse sees this and reacts according to how we have treated him in those states previously. If, in the past, we have been less than understanding when life gets in the way of living, he will anticipate the rougher treatment as we lead our little black cloud up to the barn. Th e stage is then set for a confrontation, and most oft en we will not even be aware that we precipitated it from the start. Th e result is that we tend to think the horse is “misbehaving” and infl ict predictable measures. Meanwhile, the horse, who was simply trying to protect himself, not only catches the brunt of our temper but also learns to resist us when we’re less than our usual sunny self. In eff ect, we have taught the horse to be resistant when we’re grumpy!

A common mistreatment I see is when a horse “misbehaves” and the owner/handler then delivers a few sharp pops on the lead rope to “teach that horse a lesson.” Th e window of opportunity for reprimanding a horse is measured in seconds. If you can’t deliver the appropriate correction within two to three seconds, don’t bother at all because to the horse it’s already over. Anything you do to him aft er that will only be interpreted as abuse. Remember, I said “appropriate.” A snap on the lead rope is not

Life’s Lessons, According to Horse By Kevan Garecki

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an appropriate response if the horse is fi dgety. However, simply making him move, when and how you intend, is appropriate. Better to take control of the situation rather than try to bully the horse into submission. Th at horse is a lot bigger and stronger than we are, and he can tolerate a signifi cantly higher degree of pain than you and I could imagine, so yanking on his face will only serve to make him shy from pressure altogether; and we end up with a head-shy horse.

We frequently hear about “pressure and release” to cue and subsequently reward the horse for the correct response, but more important than release is when we do it. If we’re still pulling on the reins several seconds aft er the horse has tried to interpret our request he will miss the release entirely, or think it is for something else. Th e window of opportunity for reward is just as slim as it is for reprimand, so the release must be immediate if the horse is to understand when he’s done what we’ve asked. Th is is one of the few universal truths in horsemanship, and also one of the least understood. A common example of this is shown when loading a horse onto a trailer; most folks get excited when Dobbin fi nally steps in the right direction and in their rush they begin to pull even harder. Th e savvy horse thinks, “Well, I stepped up to that scary cave and the pressure did not go away - it increased! So, I guess that’s not what my human wants me to do aft er all.” Makes perfect sense, to a horse... by failing to off er release at the appropriate moment, we taught the horse not to load.

Just as with people, some horses respond to praise, others do not. Praise is the icing on the cake of release; we take that extra step to let the horse know he has done well. Praise can come in almost any form that is deemed enjoyable to the horse, save that energetic slap to the neck! With skin sensitive enough to feel a fl y landing on a shaft of hair, rest assured your horse does not appreciate being slapped! Indiscriminate or inappropriate praise can do far more harm than good; from that slap on the neck to the droning of incessant “Atta-boy!”, the result is not a horse who feels rewarded, but a horse who learns to block it out and chalk

it up to just one more annoying thing humans do to horses. I’m not saying that praise is pointless, but constantly lathering it on defeats the purpose, to off er an exceptional reward for an exceptional eff ort. I don’t believe in off ering treats as rewards, as this confl icts with the horse’s instinctual premise, “I took food away from you, that means I’m the boss.” Stick to rubs on the withers or forehead accompanied by a meaningful “Good Boy/Girl/Whatever!” Th e physical contact is pleasurable for the horse, and the tone of our voice is reassuring.

Th e take-home message is this: horses are far more perceptive than we are, so we must be constantly vigilant of what it is we intend for them to perceive!

Kevan Garecki has invested much of his life in communicating with horses on their own terms. His photography is an example of this devotion, as is the care with which he conducts his own transport business. With extensive experience in rescue and rehabilitation, Kevan is active with the SPCA and equine-oriented charities. He was recently chosen to teach the Certifi ed Livestock Transporter program in BC.

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Trainer of Champions - Mark Sheridan

In this third installment of horsemanship tips, I want to talk about the fi rst steps up to the cone

and the start of your pattern. Th e fi rst major things that I look for other than what we discussed in earlier articles, is proper adjustment of tack, equipment, and communication between horse and rider.

I want to see stirrups that are not too short, not too long. Too short of a stirrup will put too much bend in the knee. Too long of a stirrup will have the toes down, lack of contact in the stirrup and too straight of a line with little bend in the knee. I see both of these situations in all the shows that I judge. Most of the time it is the latter with the longer stirrup and reaching for it, and always trying to keep the leg way too far behind the hip of the rider. I realize that the line must start at the shoulder, drop through the hip, and fi nish up through the ankle. However, many times I see the riders constantly pushing their legs back too far, which puts the ankle too far behind the line. Th is will only put the rider out of balance as they are riding on their crotch. Too short of a stirrup will tend to keep the legs ahead of the line. Proper stirrup adjustment will make it possible for the rider to apply pressure to the ball of the foot, with the heels down and slightly out so that the calf

of the rider is close to the barrel of the horse. Th is will enable the rider to maintain constant contact and communication with the horse at all times. Another obvious fault is incorrect bridle adjustment as well as cinches not tightened up and tucked away.

It is easy to tell how the pattern will ride on most occasions when there is communication between horse and rider before the pattern starts. If the horse is pushing on the bridle and the rider has that worried look on their face due to lack of communication with their partner, it is very easy to see from our point of view. Most good judges start to get a feel of the rider and the pattern from the moment that they give the nod to begin. It is very important to start a few feet back from the start cone, so that one can let their horse walk a step or two and un-track them from standing still. Flow is the most important part of the pattern.

Do make sure that if the judges are looking up and any one of them nods for you to go, that you defi nitely go! Do not, under any circumstances, make it necessary for the judge to wave at you or nod more than once, for you to commence

with your pattern. If there is a work order, listen for your order of go. Do not be goofi ng around and not paying attention to the announcer or ring steward. If they call your number and you are not up to the cone and ready to go, you will be dropped a suffi cient amount of points.

Pay attention and be ready to go, and make sure that you are not training or jerking on your horse’s mouth when you are in the ring, especially when we are looking. Th at applies as well to when you are fi nished with your pattern and waiting on the other end of the arena until the other riders are fi nished. It is amazing what we can see from our vantage point. Always assume that we are always looking at you. And always pay attention to your ring steward and give them the utmost courtesy that they deserve. Th ey work hard and are directed by the judges as to

HOW DO I GIVE MY HORSEMANSHIP PATTERNS THE POLISHED LOOK THAT CAN WIN, AND WHAT ARE THE FIRST THINGS THAT CATCH YOUR EYE AS A JUDGE?

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When you start your pattern, make sure that you always look up and forward. Th e only vision down should be between your horse’s ears. Ride with confi dence and keep your focus forward. A look of confi dence will go very far in convincing us that your pattern will be ridden correctly.

Stay tuned for more installments with helpful information and insight for making all your rides the best!

Mark Sheridan has been operating his training stable and producing winning all around show horses for over 28 years in Cave Creek, Arizona. He trains Quarter Horses for all around events in open, amateur, and youth competition and has a passion for teaching. He has trained and coached four reserve youth world champions in horsemanship, trail, hunter under saddle, and hunt seat equitation. He enjoys the class of western riding and makes it his specialty. Mark has been an AQHA (AAAA ranked) and NSBA (Category 1 ranked) judge since 1992. He is a past president of the Arizona Quarter Horse Association, a member of AQHA Professional Horsemen’s Association, and was awarded Arizona’s Most Valuable Professional Horseman in 2008.


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August 14 dawned bright and sunny in Cochrane, Alberta for the 4th Annual Chaos to Collection 2011 show. Th e Performance Standardbreds’ Annual Schooling

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Zarowny was the effi cient show secretary and, along with Holly Howard and Kathy Sunberg, general organizer. Jackie Golightly at the gate did her best to keep things moving along. Th anks to the volunteers who handed out ribbons, set up and tear down courses, and manned the concession. Th anks also to our sponsors for great prizes.

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Bethan McBreen stepped up to the plate for many riders in Compulsory Skills. A strong Youth Division competitor who entered almost every class, Bethan read the dressage test clearly and with impeccable timing for anyone who asked.

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Training with Dana Hokana

There are several components involved in developing a light, responsive horse, so I’ve broken

this lesson down into three parts. In this issue, I will teach you to use your hands mindfully. In part two, I will teach you proper hand position in a snaffl e bit and/or a shank bridle. In part three, I will teach you how to teach your horse to fl ex in the head and neck, and where a horse has to break, or give, in order to provide you with the soft ness and fl exion that you desire.

It’s also important to know that there is a diff erence between a “responsive” horse and one that has a “soft mouth.” Th ese are two diff erent things. A responsive horse is one that gives or responds immediately when asked. A horse can be responsive but not necessarily have a light, soft mouth. Horses’ mouths can vary between soft and light to dull and heavy. Some of this may be hereditary, as traits like this can run common to a family line. It can also involve the shape of the interior of the

horse’s mouth and tongue. Using your hands correctly and teaching your horse to respond immediately can defi nitely help your horse to get lighter in the face.Learn to Use Your Hands Mindfully

Th ere’s an old saying: “Light hands make a soft mouth.” Th is is true to some degree but it’s not the whole truth. Th e whole truth involves “mindful, soft hands make a soft mouth.” Th is means that paying attention to your approach, your pick-up and your release is crucial in developing a light, soft mouth. If you are insensitive with your hands, your horse will most likely brace against you for your pick-up. He does this for self-protection; he may have had quite a few hits to his face before.

“Ride mindfully” is a saying I oft en use. To ride mindfully, I recommend that you keep all distractions away from you while riding, especially when you are working to develop good hands. It is so easy to answer your cell phone, get talking to someone or lose focus, but to really ride well I encourage you to eliminate your distractions. Focus only on your horse. I am constantly diagnosing while I am riding, thinking about if my horse is giving to me or not. I also think about and diagnose if my horse is leaning or resisting somewhere I wasn’t aware of. Is there a body part that he is not giving with or sticking on me in some area? Stay alert, stay diagnosing and thinking, pay attention to your horse and his response. If you are mindful, you will fi nd yourself more consistent with your cues.

HOW TO GET YOUR HORSE SOFT AND LIGHT IN THE FACE, PART 1

Many people believe that to get your horse light and responsive you just use a bigger bit. This is why you fi nd many older horses in big, severe bridles. The problem with this theory is that at some point you can run out of bridle and then you still don’t have a light horse. I believe that you can develop a light, responsive, good-mouthed horse at any age with the tips I give you in this series of articles.


Training with Dana, cont’d

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of correction and reward you will fi nd your horse trying to please and looking for that reward. When you release your horse, that release is his reward. However, don’t release until he truly gives. Set your standard in your mind of what your expectations are. I determine this by how advanced my horse’s training is. If my horse is very green, I won’t require as much as I would if he were a fi nished show horse.Learn to Follow Through

Th e act of following through is huge in riding and training. I fi nd a common problem in people that I teach is that they ask with their hands very timidly or insecurely, don’t really get much of a response, and then give because they just aren’t sure if their horse gave to them or not. It is very important that you ask confi dently and clearly, stay in with your cue until you truly feel a response, and then give clearly. So be clear in your pick up and release.Practice Your Pick Up

I teach my students to practice their “pick up and release.” Th is will teach you how to eff ectively use your hands. Practice coming in contact with your horse’s mouth, feel for a response, and then release. Your approach, or how you connect to your horse’s mouth, is important. I encourage people to “draw up” on the reins with a smooth, steady motion until they make contact. If you grab out of mid-air or snatch, you will fi nd that your horse will dread your pick up and may start bracing or resisting in his jaw to protect himself. I feel it is fair to bump, or even jerk, a horse as long as you have the slack out of the reins and he knows you are there. If you’ve connected with his mouth and he pulls back against you, then go ahead and bump or jerk until he gives to you. But don’t do this without warning. Th at is not fair play. I work to build a relationship between my hands and my horse. Jerking a horse out of mid-air is like yelling at someone instead of talking to them. It damages the relationship. Remember to ask fi rst, then demand! Be in or be out.

Learn When to GiveWe talked about your pick-up, or your

approach, and equally important is your release. My own standard I have of when to release is that I want my horse to soft en in my hand. I want to not only see the horse give through his head and neck, but I want to feel him soft en and give in my hands. Horses can fake it and set their head, appearing to give. If your goal is to develop a light, soft horse, the biggest secret to that is for him to soft en in your hand every time, before you give!Forgive After Each Correction

If your horse is fi ghting you or arguing with you in the face and you need to get tough with your hands, make sure that the next time you ask him you forgive what just happened and ask soft ly again. All of us are capable of carrying our anger or frustration through to our hands, but I stress to you to stay soft and forgiving with your hands. If you hold a grudge through your hands,

you will only prolong the fi ght. So many times I’ve found that I get through to my horse more quickly by starting over in my mind and staying soft in my hands. Also, keep your hands light on the reins. In other words, don’t have a death grip on the reins. Hold them in your hands lightly.

Apply these tips this month and perfect your hands. Be ready for next month when you will learn all about proper hand position. Be safe and have a great ride.

Dana Hokana is one of the top female trainers in the Quarter Horse industry, training Western Pleasure Circuit Champions and Futurity Winners as well as achieving Top 10 placings at the AQHA Congress and AQHA World Championship Show. Dana’s video series, the Winning Strides Series, is designed to educate horse owners and riders from the basics to competing at high levels in the show arena.

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were tacked up with specially selected saddles from Switzerland and deerskin saddle pads that proved to be exceptionally comfortable for the riders and horses alike.

Again pasturing out the horses in a fi eld en route, we returned the next day for a quick ride to the beach at Rossbeigh; an impressively huge sandy beach that easily rivals its more famous cousin, Inch Beach. We played all day on the beach, trotting, cantering, galloping in and out of the water, and enjoyed a picnic lunch on the beach with our horses all tied in a circle nearby. A relatively short but scenic ride back to their stables nearby and again it was time say goodbye to our capable horses and wonderful guides.

Th e third leg of our riding trip was reserved at Dingle Riding Stables on the Dingle Peninsula. A scenic Eireann coach ride delivered us into misty rain and the enchanting village of Dingle. Greeted by our charming hosts Mary and Dennis, owners of Th e Lighthouse Bed and Breakfast, we quickly settled in and then explored the village all aft ernoon and evening. Th e following morning, we walked a few short blocks to the stables to meet our guide, Michelle, and our steeds for the day. A quick climb up the hills above the village provided spectacular panoramic views of the coast and village before descending onto a rocky beach littered with shipwrecks.

Another short climb up and down the hills and we arrived at Ventry Beach: long, sandy and wet. Two racehorses were on the beach ahead of us, exercising before walking back through the cool water. More trotting and fast cantering for us, and then lunch break at a local pub. It was hard to believe that our riding time in Ireland was almost over, and so it was

with some sadness that we rode back to the stables. Rejuvenated by a hot tub and cocktails, we reminisced on all the fabulous experiences we had shared together during our exciting visit to the Emerald Isle. Would we go back? You bet - in a heartbeat!

To learn more about the Vintage Riders Equestrian Club, based in the Fraser Valley, visit our website at www.vintage-equestrian.ca or contact Susan Arkwright at 604-607-7225 or [email protected].

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For the second year in a row, our riders were treated to musical entertainment by Rob Dinwoodie

during the barbeque. Rob was joined for a portion of his performance by our own NOTRA rider, Dan Th oreson. What a fabulous way to round out the day!

Th is year, our Grand Prize was generously donated by Dick and Carole McLean of Cruise Okanagan - a two-hour boat tour for twenty people. For every $20 in pledges raised, Ride-A-Th on participants had their names entered into the draw for this prize. Th e lucky lady who won was Greta Oakes of Kelowna. Th ere are going to be many friends clamouring to be one of the 20 people on that boat cruise!

Ron Waterman of Armstrong raised $2,102 and took top spot for the adult who raised the most pledges. Greta Oakes of Kelowna raised $1,790 to claim the runner up. In the Age 14-18 Category, Chelaine McInroy of Armstrong raised the most pledges, with Jodi Whitcomb of Lumby coming in second. In the Age 13 & Under Category, Georgia Currie of Lumby took the top spot, with Emma Elders of Coldstream coming in a close second. Th e top poker hand was brought in by Kalin Keller of Coldstream, and the second highest poker hand was turned in by Jamie Tingle of Vernon.

Th is is the second year we off ered a Club Challenge where the club that raised the most pledges won an aft ernoon clinic. Th is year’s generous clinician was Dave Collins of the BC College of Equine Th erapy. He will be providing a clinic on Anatomy and Equine Massage for the Lumby Pony Express 4-H Club, who have won for the second year in a row!

A huge thank you to all the sponsors, donors, volunteers and riders who made this Ride-A-Th on such as success!

NOTRA Fall Session 2011NOTRA’s fall session will run for

seven weeks starting on September 12, and ending October 28, 2011. We are always looking for volunteers who are willing to contribute 2.5 hours per week as a horse leader or a side walker. Our fall Volunteer Training and Orientation session is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, at the NOTRA Facility at Historic O’Keefe Ranch. If you are interested in becoming a NOTRA volunteer, take a look at our volunteer page on our website at www.notra.info. You will be able to take a look at our schedule and download our volunteer manual as well as the forms that need to be completed. We ask that all volunteers attend the orientation, but if you are unable to make it on Saturday, September 10, alternate times will be off ered during the week once we are in session.

NOTRA Open HouseWe will be hosting an all-day open

house on Wednesday, September 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., to thank our generous supporters, to celebrate the completion of our new viewing lounge and to provide a chance for anyone curious as to what we do to come up and see fi rsthand. For more information, check out our website www.notra.info or contact Dani at 250-549-0105.

NOTRA’s Ride-A-Thon a Huge Success! By Dani Goldenthal

On Saturday, June 26, the North Okanagan Therapeutic Riding Association hosted its 20th annual Ride-A-Thon at Coldstream Ranch. Sixty-fi ve horses and riders from as far away as Sicamous and Kelowna turned out for a beautiful day of riding, and raised a very impressive amount of just over $13,000!


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Th e day of the contest was bright and sunny, and the contestants were revved up. Each contestant had his or her own technique to compete for fi rst place. Some used the large spoons provided as a means to force the ice cream into their mouths and others abandoned all table manners and just used their hands! It was “neck and neck” as to who would fi nish the huge bowl containing 14 scoops of Tickleberry’s famous ice cream. But there can only be one winner and (drum roll please) the fi rst place winner of the coveted Golden Scoop and offi cial bragging rights was Brandon Woods, representing T.D. Canada Trust, 390 Main Street, Penticton. Runner up was Tallis, representing T.I.W. Ironworks from St.Catherines, Ontario. Th anks to all contestants who took up the challenge, and to Tickleberry’s for all their hard work putting the event together!

Project Equus will put this money to good use, working to give the wild horses of BC a better life. Project Equus currently has wild horses from the Kamloops area which they are training; loving, adoptive homes are being sought for these horses. Recently, two foals were born to mares from the group, with one more mare expected to foal in late August.

Critteraid and Project Equus are all run by volunteers with no paid employees. We depend on the generosity of the public to continue with Project Equus. Anyone wanting to learn more about Project Equus or to make a donation can contact Th eresa Nolet at [email protected] or go online to www.critteraid.org.

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My question is: Can the human leader of the horse walk his or her

own talk with regard to embracing change or are we asking the horse to become something we have yet to learn how to be for ourselves? We are living in a dynamic age of fast-paced change. Th is is a time of

fl ying changes. And fl ying changes with horses can be graceful, beautiful and fun, or they can be frantic, stressed and frustrating - it depends upon the competency of the rider and the quality of LEADERSHIP the horse has experienced.

Once upon a time, “horse sense” used to be listed in the dictionary and defi ned as “everyday common intuitive logic.” Having said that, if you look at the global economic and environmental crisis, or you simply glance at the daily news of the world, it would be tempting to say that our species seems to have very little horse sense in our leadership. I believe that anything we can do for our horses we can do for ourselves. If you know that you can bring out the best in horses and that your equine friends follow your lead willingly with confi dence and

courage, then you can apply your horse leadership inwards upon yourself. You can train your own inner horse, your vulnerable prey side, in order to boldly go forward and face the daunting challenges in our fast-changing world with playful enthusiasm and confi dence.

Horse sense is not a metaphor. Horse sense is being aware of and working with fundamental Laws of Nature Leadership. Horse sense is being very real about survival of the fi ttest. Horse sense is about waking up from our illusions and daydreams and warped expectations that come from living in a material and technological world full of ambiguous half-truths and becoming grounded, truly connected and in communication with the world of authenticity that can only be found in nature. And so I say that anything you can do for your horse you can do for yourself. Well-trained horses boldly go forward and embrace the unknown with enthusiastic courage and determination and so do well-trained horse-people.

So what truly is the fi rst rule or reality check of nature? “Survival of the fi ttest.” Yet look closer and we see that what it takes to survive in the natural world is not necessarily strength, speed, courage, agility or cunning. What good is it that a horse

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WHAT DOES THE FRAGILE STATE OF THE WORLD ECONOMY HAVE TO DO WITH HORSE SENSE OR THE NATURE OF HORSE TRAINING? LEADERSHIP.

Have you ever wondered what it must be like to be a horse? Have you ever considered what we are asking of them? We want our horses to give themselves over to us. We want them to allow us to control their body, mind and spirit. We want them to respect, trust and focus upon us. We want the horse to make peace with its vulnerable nature as a prey animal, face the unknown and boldly go forward for us with confi dence and courage. We expect our horses to allow us to guide them into the unknown. We want our horses to embrace change.

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can run fast if it did not see the predator lurking in the bushes right beside it? What good are wings for fl ight if the bird doesn’t notice the cat lurking in the shadows beside the bird feeder? What is it that the ponies have that so oft en allows them to be leaders of bigger horses?

Th e key to survival of the fi ttest is awareness. A horse will follow your lead willingly and loyally if you demonstrate that, while your horse has the bigger, stronger and faster body, you have the more aware mind. Horses give themselves without hesitation to leaders who demonstrate a Zen-like awareness of themselves, their relationships and the environment around them, and who use their profound awareness to protect and serve. Horses are prey animals looking for trustworthy shepherds to get them safely through a world full of predators. And so are we!

Horses live in an absolute world of lead, follow, or get out of the way, and a horse will boldly follow you into hell and back if it knows that you possess enough awareness to safely manage yourself and your relationships in the environment around you. Of course, that being said, a horse will defi nitely test your awareness if you are attempting to become its leader. A horse must challenge you because it is obligated by the fi rst rule of nature, being survival of the fi ttest. A horse is naturally compelled to test your awareness to fi nd out whether or not you are truly worthy of leadership. A horse would never follow an incompetent leader.

Before any horse will allow you to become the leader who can do what you want with it - the horse will need to know that you will not allow it to do things to you. In other words, a horse does not respect or trust you if you allow it to simply enter your physical space, cross your personal lines or send you challenging or disrespectful body language. Horses adore people who have rock-solid self-esteem and self-respect, and for most horses all it takes to have them follow your lead is to be aware of not allowing them to lead you. So, ultimately, the essence of horse sense is self-awareness for personal boundaries.

Starting next month, I will begin a new series titled LAWS OF NATURE LEADERSHIP that will explore what I refer to as EAPD or equine assisted personal development. Horse sense can be the perfect compass to help us fi nd our way in a dog eat dog world out of control. So until next month, just remember that the fi rst rule of horse sense is to be consistently and consciously aware of your boundaries in every sense of the word. If you feel that your life is too bumpy or out of control – if you are feeling vulnerable and starting to feel too much like prey, then focus fi rst and foremost on expanding your awareness for what you absolutely, unequivocally, will or will not allow in your life and relationships. Next month we’ll look at how once we have defi ned our boundaries we can enhance and build upon them. Until next time, may the horse be with you!

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For the past few weeks Nancy has been having a young woman ride our 14-year-old Morgan. Watching

the two of them get to know each other has been fun for me, but a lot of hard work on the part of the rider and of course the horse. All I had to do was harrow the arena before each ride and then perform one of my other horse husband duties, poop patrol around the barn.

Our horse is getting his needed exercise and the fairly new rider is learning more with each ride. Guy (Aces R Wild) even whinnies now when she drives up. He appreciates her and the attention she is giving him.

Nancy suggested that she trailer them to a local AERC open ride day recently and, well, for anyone who knows Nancy - the young woman eventually said yes. Th ey did ok and didn’t have any mishaps, so of course Nancy suggested entering a show coming up at the Vernon Riding Club. With a few more

lessons she was told she was ready. When we watched them in the warm

up ring, she looked nervous but was determined to have a good day. First horse show jitters and yes she got tossed but luckily landed on her feet and jumped back up and continued the class. I know from personal experience that landing on your ass in the dirt, in front of a whole whack of people, doesn’t compare to landing on your feet with the reins still in your hand. Bravo girl! Th en she got a fourth place in the next class. Asked if she wanted to continue on, she hesitated a little bit and then said ok. Yes, one more. Th ey successfully completed the class and then joined the others as they lined up in front of the ring clerk.

Anticipation was on all their faces as they were lining up. Riders waiting eagerly as the announcer was calling out the winners…then fourth then third. Her name had yet to be called. Th e announcer called out the number and name of the second

place winner and it wasn’t her. And in fi rst place, her name and number were called.

Shock and disbelief on her face. Oh my gosh! No one has told me what to do when we win. Do I stand here or get off or just walk out of the arena or what? Ribbons are about 6 or seven inches long but the way this fi rst place rider was looking at her fi rst First place ribbon, it probably looked like it was ten feet tall. She earned it!

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I thought that would be fun, until I got to sit on a tractor and help rake this year’s hay crop. Now this isn’t exactly doing nothing, but it’s pretty close. Once you fi gure out where to line up the tractor in relation to the swath and get the speed

fi gured out, all you really do is cruise along. (Note: While I was not actually getting paid for “doing nothing,” I was helping to put up hay for my ponies.) Well, it turns out that doing nothing and getting paid for it is an acquired skill, and SKILLS NEED TO BE TAUGHT. Aft er about one round, I was ready to do something else. It soon became apparent that I had never been taught the fi ne art of doing nothing (and being OK with it). While my kids seemed happy enough to just plug into their iPods and drive mindlessly around in circles, I wasn’t coping nearly as well with doing nothing. So, rather than relaxing and enjoying the “nothingness,” my mind was going a mile a minute thinking of other things. I like to DO things, and I see that tendency in my ponies, as well, now that I am clicker training. Th ey want to do things when we are together.

Th is feeling I was having while raking - I thought that it must be what many horses experience when being lunged mindlessly in circles, over and over again. I kept thinking, “I’m bored, I need to do something!” I’m sure some of you out there may have a horse like this.

I have found that when we start clicker training our horses they tend to turn into “what can I do for you” animals rather than the “kid on the tractor raking hay” kind of animal. I know my ponies are like this. Perhaps it is because I am like this. I’m not the type that can just sit. But aft er my tractor raking hay experience, I saw even more clearly the need to feel good about doing nothing for both myself and my ponies. I needed an “off ” switch. I could see the value in having the ability to enjoy doing nothing, and could see it even more so as a skill needed in my ponies.

Th ere are many places you can start to pay with high rates of reinforcement to encourage doing “nothing.” When I groom my clicker “super stars,” they like to see what they can do to get “paid,” so I must pay very well for “just chilling.” Can I brush for one stroke? How about two strokes and have you just stand relaxed? I look to reward the quiet mind as well as the quiet body. I fi nd that my body and mental energy need to be relaxed and Zen-like to get them to relax, which is good for me too. In this day and age of hurry-up, it is good to fi nd that moment of peace. I may ask for head down while grooming, as that is a calming exercise as well, and I can pair head down with just standing and make a training loop. (More on loopy training in a future article.)

All of this round and round also makes me think of Alexandra’s lesson called “PRE why would you leave me” that she uses for distracted, tuned out or unsettled horses and their people. (I certainly felt like that too!) At fi rst glance,

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it is hard to see how this exercise would settle a horse, but it does; it makes their mind get quiet and they start to focus and tune back into their person. I certainly could have used this while raking hay, as I soon started to tune out and think of being elsewhere and oft en wandered off the path or almost missed a corner, just like horses will sometimes miss a cue on the lunge line.

To do this lesson, your horse and you should be familiar with food delivery, mechanical skills and of course the click-and-treat sequence. (If you need to review this, please look in the back issues of Saddle Up online and also view my videos on YouTube under d1fairy.) Preparation for this exercise will be to set up a circle of cones with a radius of at least 3 human strides. Th is is easily done by setting a cone in the centre and then walking out three strides to 12, 3, 6 and 9 on the clock face and placing cones at those points. Th en fi ll in by striding off again from the centre to place cones between each of these. Th is is a great way to create a truly round circle! (I will post a video on YouTube on how to do this.)

With your unfocussed horse in a halter standing next to you, start walking around the circle of cones with both of you on the outside of the cones, you being closest to the cones. You will click at each cone and feed, no matter

what your horse is doing. (You still need to be safe. If you don’t feel safe doing this exercise the horse is telling you he is not ready for it for right now. You have to step back from the situation, listen to your horse and look at what issue he is telling you needs to be looked at fi rst.) So, stop at a cone, click and treat, walk to the next cone and stop, click and treat, and so on. Repeat all the way around the circle. Change direction (also change the side you are leading from) and repeat the exercise. You will begin to see the horse settle and focus as you get into the rhythm produced by the evenly spaced cones and the stop-click-and-treat sequence.

So what are we really doing here? We are paying the horse well for doing “nothing” in particular. But very soon he will be focussed on you and you can start to ask more of him. I will go into more detail on this lesson in a future article. Th is starts the training for soft jaw gives and lateral fl exions.

Why are my ponies so eager and have an on-off switch that seems stuck at ON? I’d put some of it down to the fact that I train for several months of the year in rather cold temperatures, when I don’t want to be doing a whole lot of “nothing.” Perhaps it is partly because their person doesn’t have an off switch either! I’d like to think that maybe we all just love to play and don’t get enough time together, so we “MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES.”

Monty Gwynne owns a private training/boarding facility, Flyin G Ranch, in Cochrane, AB, where she assists owners in training their own horses using clicker training. Monty has successfully trained horses of many breeds for many disciplines over the last 30 plus years, including many gaited breeds. Monty is the only Canadian-approved instructor for clicker training using Alexandra Kurland’s program (the founder of clicker training for horses). She has been training using the clicker for the past 12 years.

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In spite of a cool wet Spring, the sun shone down through clear blue Okanagan skies on competitors at the fi ft h annual edition of Reinin’ In Th e Sun, in Armstrong, July 29 to 31. Near perfect showing weather set the stage for more than 110 exhibitors to show off

their skills in the Reining and Working Cow Horse events, as Texas judges Morgan Lybbert and Ronald Sharp adjudicated more than 330 runs over the three day event.

RITS Show Chairman Sandra Rhodes took time out from her organizational duties to put in a winning ride in the fi rst class of the Show on her bay gelding Wright N Chex, besting 35 other riders, to win the RITS Sweet N Sour, and set the pace for the rest of the Show.

Not to be outdone, our hard working RITS Committee member Anna Green piloted her pretty sorrel mare Peps San Jewel to the top spot in NRHA Prime Time Open, taking home her fi rst Championship buckle. Working Cow Horse enthusiasts enjoyed the new Beer Garden under bright stadium lights, as they cheered on friends and family well in to the Friday night competition.

Saturday’s classes featured the Th ree Year Old Futurities, with incentives ranging from custom made silver buckles, monogrammed trophy Show Pads, and coveted NRHA Lawson bronzes to more than $3,500 in added purse money. Jesse Beckley, Cranbrook, BC, riding Th e Crown Jewels for owner George McIvor, rode away with the Lawson and the lion’s share of the purse in the Open Futurity Division, while RITS Committee member Leah Luprypa scooped the Non Pro Championship aboard Hot Smokin Pep. Ryan Burnett piloted Safroni Olena to the win in the Rookie Professional Division.

Th e fi nal day of competition featured the $2000 added Open and Non Pro Derbys, classes designed to highlight the skills of the more mature 4, 5 and 6-year-old horses. Whizzen In Th e Rein, owned by Kyle Weston and ridden by Shayla Malmberg, topped the fi eld with a score of 148.5, sweeping both the Open and the Rookie Professional divisions, while Myrna Th iessen aboard Chics Best Light took the Non Pro Derby Championship home to Prince George.

Rounding out the weekend competition was the awarding of the BC Reining Association trophy saddles in their respective divisions. Riders vying for these prestigious awards had competed at a series of shows over the past year, and fi nal scores from the respective Derby classes told the tale for the winners. Sharon Gates, on behalf of the BCRA, presented the prestigious awards to Myrna Th iessen for her winning ride aboard Chics Best Light in the Non Pro Division, and to Kyle Weston, riding Smoking Sana Lena for the Open Division. Th e beautiful trophy saddles were greatly appreciated by all competitors, and will surely be a goal to reach for in the future.

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Reinin’ In The Sun Show Report By Barbara Grimshaw. Photos by Dallas Pole, www.cowgirlcreations.ca

Leah Luprypa riding Hot Smokin Pep - Non Pro Futurity Champion

Sandra Rhodes riding Write N Chex - Sweet N Sour winner

Anna Green riding Peps San Jewel - Prime Time Open Champion

Shayla Malmberg riding Whizzen In The Rein - Open/ Non Pro Derby Champion

Jesse Beckley riding The Crown Jewels- Open Futurity Champion

BCRA Saddle Series Winners Kyle Weston and Myrna Thiessen


So you are looking for a new farrier. How do you fi nd a skilled, professional one? Th ere are many ways. Word of mouth is the best resource, but you can also ask a local

vet that works with horses or check the member listings of the Western Canadian Farrier Association (www. wcfa.ca) and the American Farrier’s Association (americanfarriers.org).

Once you have contacted a farrier, a simple discussion with a few questions should occur. What are their qualifi cations and affi liations? Do they regularly go to clinics? What references do they have? When I have a new client call me, I also ask them questions to see if their horses fi t into my type of program. Are the horses safe? Do their feet get looked aft er regularly? How far away do they live?

When starting a relationship with a farrier, what are your expectations? What are the expectations of the farrier? Th ere are several factors involved in this process. Let’s start with the horse owner’s expectations. As I rode extensively before I became a farrier, I have been on the “other side of the anvil” as an owner. Being in a stable or on a private farm, the expectations of the horse owner are the same. To hire a farrier is giving them your utmost trust; a farrier can help a horse but, if a mistake is made, they can hurt a horse. So, since you are hiring a professional, they should behave professionally. Th ey should return calls in a

timely manner, be polite, be prompt, a good horseman, service their work, be conversation savvy, not use foul language, not gossip, be pleasant, educated, and most importantly, skilled.

Now being a farrier, we have some expectations, too. Please have your horses ready, with no mud on their legs, and provide a bright, level area to work, away from stable traffi c. Good horses are always appreciated, as is suffi cient notice when rescheduling appointments. Payment is due at time of work unless otherwise arranged, and issues should be discussed with your farrier fi rst, so that the issues can be resolved.

Th ere are many other minor expectations that are too specifi c or small to mention, but they go a long way in a farrier-owner relationship. An open communication policy is a good idea. Owners have to be up front with farriers about their horses, mentioning if a horse is diffi cult to work with, or behaves better in the morning, for example. I tell my clients in the beginning of our relationship that there is no such thing as over-communication. I do not ride every horse I shoe. So, when an owner tells me that their horse has issues going to the right, or does not like fl y spray, or perhaps prefers facing east while being worked on - these are all relevant factors that help a farrier to help your horse.

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In the previous article, the photos showed putting pressure on zone 3 in front of the horse’s head/nose, then

moving closer to their face once they have slowed and recognized that they should yield to eff ect a turn away from you. If your request to yield is ignored, the key is to use your whip or fl ag more energetically ahead of zone 3 (sometimes way ahead) until the horse slows to look at your whip/fl ag. As they slow, you can then wave towards the nose and as the horse starts to turn away from you (into the rail) you should wave towards what was the inside shoulder so the horse completes the turn away from you. Keep slight pressure on the head and shoulder until the horse has passed 90 degrees to the rail. Wait for the horse to start moving ahead of you so that you remain in a good driving position at zone 1. Stay ready to slowly move to zone three with your eyes if the horse tries to turn back towards you.

Th e controlled outside turn sends a message to the horse that you can take up

space when you wish and that they should move to another place when you ask. Th is outside turn has many additional benefi ts in helping the horse to collect itself, to slow, stop, and rollback on the haunches but also in bending itself in a positive shape. Th e turn away from you also causes a horse to want to look at you. When a horse is caused to turn away and yield space it will want to look back again to make sure it is ok and that you will leave it alone aft er yielding space. So the horse will seek you - looking for approval for having complied. When developed correctly, this natural desire can be used to entice and draw the horse towards you.

When the horse yields to pressure in zone 3 and turns respectfully in the other direction you can add pressure from zone 1 and 2 to keep them moving forward and use zone 3 at the shoulder to move them right to the rail. Take most of the pressure off when the horse moves in the direction and manner you want. Once the horse is trying to stay where

you suggested and in the gait you wish, you should begin to move in a path more parallel to theirs. I fi nd that when I move along with the horse it is less invasive and leaves a positive, relaxing pressure on the horse, bending correctly on a circle. In accompanying the horse on its path, we lead them but also allow them their space to be comfortable. As the horse gets comfortable with slowing, stopping, doing outside turns, and staying soft in the gait I have suggested, I will then develop the inside turn to further soft en the horse and to develop a recall.

When preparing for an inside turn, I fi rst cause the horse to turn away from me but then I keep pressure on the rear aft er the turn while moving myself closer to the rail. Th is usually causes the horse to keep turning inside to look at me. When the horse starts to turn and seek me, I stop, relax and look at them in a reinforcing way - like gazing at a good friend. As I do this, I will draw my energy back into myself in a confi dent posture as if I were

Training for Courage By Paul Dufresne

DANCE AT LIBERTY, PART 2

In part one of Dancing at Liberty, I discussed some of the eff ects of positive pressure on three major zones that cause the horse to yield in various directions. We started with having the horse yield forward by focusing on zone 1, sideways with bend in zone 2, and slowing/stopping or turning away from us with a focus on zone 3.

Rib pressure and softening on circle Pressure to nose to slow

Pressure to stop Pressure to turn nose to rail Pressure to turn shoulder past 90 degrees

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backing up. When the horse becomes more comfortable, realizing I am looking to interact, I will slowly move backward and slightly sideways from the horse to try and draw it towards me. I will wave my whip or fl ag behind me, away from the horse, if it looks to avoid facing me. Every time I move my fl ag behind me to get the horse’s attention and they seek me, I will stop. Every time the horse tries to look at me or moves towards me, I will cease the pressure to reward their attempt to connect. I would repeat this until the horse starts to realize that when I bring energy back into myself I am off ering some of my space for them to share with me.

If the horse has diffi culty with feeling comfortable moving into my space when asked, I may have the horse move further ahead of me on the circle against the rail and then slowly move myself further ahead on the rail away from the horse towards its upcoming path. As the horse feels the change in my position and pressure, it will oft en turn

towards me while maintaining its forward momentum. As the horse comes in I can choose to put pressure just away from the shoulder then towards the shoulder to complete the turn or keep them coming towards me as in recall to come and stay and relax with me.

Th e more times you repeat outside and inside turns with positive pressure, the better the horse will learn to yield space towards and away from you, becoming more receptive and understanding that compliance is a good, secure experience. Th e sooner the horse starts to really understand this, the sooner it will be willing to follow any other suggestions we might have when off ered in an understandable, confi dent way.

Th ere can be many variations of general reactions to pressure depending on slight diff erences in your timing, energy, focus and where the horse is at emotionally. Part three will deal with energy and gait control. Remember to take it slow and have fun experimenting!

Paul Dufresne is a writer, performer, trainer and clinician in Pritchard, BC, who educates in Natural Horsemanship, Classical Arts, Liberty and Circensic Dressage. He teaches people to understand horses, but more importantly how to tap into their relaxation refl exes in ways seldom seen in North America. In doing so, he is able to guide people in creative experiences where the human learns to be an eff ective, safe leader. Th e horse learns to be more emotionally secure and will respectfully follow while developing athleticism in a mutually courageous manner by having a deeper understanding of how they aff ect each other. Visit his website at www.trainingforcourage.com.

Editor’s note: See Paul and his horses dance at liberty and much more at the upcoming Equine Extravaganza Fundraiser in Pritchard, BC on October 8th. Read about it on pages 6 & 7.

Touching with appreciation, security, calmness

As he turned, I kept his energy coming forward towards me, changing the whip hand and vibrating

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The Start of the Journey

It all started out quite innocently. I wanted to see “Buck” the

movie, which was just released, but I heard that the movie wasn’t going to be shown in Canada. I had seen the movie trailer on buckthefi lm.com and knew that I needed to not

only see the movie, but eventually also meet this horse whisperer. What Buck Brannaman teaches riders about training horses also applies to other areas of their lives. “Your horse is a mirror to your soul, and sometimes you may not like what you see. Sometimes, you will.” says Buck, on the fi lm’s website. Buck’s statement transfers to my work as a riding instructor, Equine Facilitated Counselling and horse training, and that’s why I felt compelled to meet him.A Little Research

I looked on the Internet and found Buck Brannaman’s website, www.brannaman.com. I learned that he was holding a four-day clinic in Montana on the weekend of August 5-8. I

contacted the owner of the ranch sponsoring the clinic, Betty Staley, and found out that not only could I come to audit the clinic, but they would also be holding a private movie screening in Buck’s hometown, with Buck and the movie director present. Th ere was a ticket available but, as you can imagine, tickets were going fast. So I pretty much packed up my car right then and there and left my home in Kelowna BC to drive to Sheridan, MT. It wasn’t really close, but I knew I could do it in a couple of days.The Journey

Aft er driving nine hours to Missoula the fi rst day, then three more hours to Sheridan the next day, I arrived at the Staley Ranch on Th ursday, August 4. I was greeted warmly by Betty Staley herself. Th e ranch itself is amazing, with Texas Longhorn cattle and horses and all. Th e vistas of the valley and mountains were expansive and breathtaking. I was shown where I could park my car and I found a beautiful, private spot amongst the sagebrush and juniper bushes. Th is is where I would sleep for the next four nights, in my car.

Aft er my car was set up, I walked the grounds and met many of the clinic participants and their horses. Everyone was so nice. I tried to take pictures with my new camera that I had just purchased the day before the trip. But the camera was not working! I approached a lady walking around with a nicer, bigger camera, and asked if she might be able to take a look at my

Meeting Buck Brannaman By Karin Bauer, www.horsejourney.com

MY MONTANA ADVENTURE: BUCK BRANNAMAN’S CLINIC AND “BUCK” THE MOVIE

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camera. Th is was Nancy from Colorado, and it turned out that she is a long-time friend of Buck and his family. My new camera was indeed faulty, and Nancy kindly lent me her spare camera to use with my memory card and so I was happily able to take pictures of the clinic aft er all.Meeting Buck and Watching the Clinic

I met Buck the next day as he started the clinic. Th ere were many participants on horses in the arena. He talked about interesting concepts such as “soft feel with your hands,” “balance of the horse” and “repetition and work ethic” when training the horse. He talked about how to gain control of the horse’s feet, the importance of “doing less sooner, not more later” and developing awareness of what the horse is doing. Buck also said, “Never just get by - that’s like being dead, but you just don’t know it yet.” He was talking about riding a horse, but I thought, “Wow! How fi tting is that as a metaphor for life?” I also liked his explanation of contact: “Contact, when riding the horse, was never meant to be a full, physical holding of the horse. Contact is more of a spiritual connection; a mental place of connecting with human and horse.”

Th e mornings of the clinic were about horsemanship, and the aft ernoons were action-packed with cow work, roping and cutting cows. Th e cows with their long horns were intimidating and impressive, but Buck seemed to have no fear as he roped them in his demonstration. Buck oft en referred to Ray Hunt, whom he trained with for a long time. Ray Hunt was “the master of communication” and it seems his legacy lives on through Buck. More information on Ray is available at this website: www.rayhunt.com. Th e fi rst two days of the clinic went by very fast.The Movie Screening

On the Saturday evening, the movie screening was held in Virginia City, a small, quaint historical town just a few miles up the road. I enjoyed it tremendously. I laughed, I cried, I was on the edge of my seat. Every minute of it was breathtaking, from the scenery shots to the action shots, including the unfolding story of Buck’s troubled childhood to his current life. Aft er the movie, Buck, his wife and daughter, movie director Cindy Meehl, and the editor stood up and said a few words. Buck got emotional as he thanked all his friends, family, his foster mom, and the sheriff who saved him and his brother from the abusive father.

I temporarily overcame my shyness and nervously stood up to express what an honour it was to be present at this event. I also asked about the movie coming to Canada. Cindy Meehl, the movie director, said that unfortunately, it’s true that it won’t be, and later we chatted privately about the reasons why. Apparently, the movie rights were not picked up by a Canadian distributor. Th at night was so magical. It was hard going to sleep aft er feeling this “high on life” and I defi nitely felt alive, fi lled with inspiration and blessed with good fortune!

Metaphors and LessonsSunday I continued watching the clinic with a spectacular

event of the bull jumping the fence right in front of me! He was supposed to stay in a separate pen, but he decided he wanted to get back to his cows. As the day went on, I admired all the riders’ roping skills and Buck’s never-wavering ability to explain, teach, and demonstrate what seemed to be super-human, superb riding and roping skills. It was wonderful to see a live demonstration of how much “dressage” and “cow work” have in common. Being able to apply dressage moves as the horse works a cow, having complete control over the horse’s feet and continuing to have a soft feel, would blow any dressage rider’s mind. All that dressage simply means is “training” the horse anyway. Th is was clearly demonstrated by the agility, skill, and teamwork of the horses. I enjoyed watching Betty Staley on her horse, as she was the only rider with a dressage saddle and a bosal, doing the most beautiful moves as she herded cattle!Finishing My Journey

On Monday morning my adventure sadly had to come to a close. Th e ice in my cooler had melted, all my food was eaten, and my back was starting to tell me that I needed to exchange sleeping in my car with sleeping in a soft bed again. I said goodbye to my many new friends, thanking Betty and Craig for their hospitality, and Nancy for lending me her camera. Now my challenge was to get home, and I knew that my own horses needed some attention, too! It was a long 13-hour drive home which, unbelievably, I completed all in one day. It’s amazing what you can do and accomplish when you’re determined to get something done... oh, was that one of Buck’s metaphors?Insights from My Horse Journey

When I look back, it sometimes seems incredible the journey horses have led me to. Th is journey proves that, once again, follow the horse, and you will be surprised where you fi nd yourself. I’d bet it’s not always where you thought you’d be, but it’s oft en where you need to be right now.

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Green Lake Gymkhana. Once again, it

was a very enjoyable day leaving both riders and spectators happy at the end of the day!

In the Senior division, Punky Mulvahill beat Dennis Gunn (both from Williams Lake) in Pole Bending, Stake Race, and Key Hole race, but Dennis took the blue ribbon in the Barrel race. Terris Billyboy, also from Williams Lake, took all four blue ribbons in the Intermediates. In the Juniors, the blue ribbons were shared: Poles - Raven Gentry, Stakes - Cassidy Mellot, Barrels - Cassidy Mellot, and Keyhole - Kaylee Billyboy. In the PeeWees, Hunter Adams won Poles, Keyhole and Barrels, leaving Wyatt McCullough with the Stake race title. In PeeWee leadline, Aidan Campbell won Poles and Stakes, and Kennedy Kolisnyk won the Barrels and Keyhole. Th e Ribbon race was won by Kaylee and Terris Billyboy, and both the Boot race and Musical Tires were won by Harrison Dann.

Th e Gymkhana Daily Aggregate results saw Dennis Gunn as runner-up to Punky Mulvahill in the Senior. In Intermediate, Terris topped Carolyn Cook; in Junior, Raven was runner-up to Cassidy; and in PeeWee, Hunter Adams was the winner and John Noskey was runner-up. Th e overall Aggregate awards went to: Senior - Dennis as winner and Punky as runner-up; Intermediate - Sarah Gilmour as winner and Madison Dann as runner-up; Junior - Kaylee won and Cassidy was runner-up; and in

PeeWee - Wyatt McCullough won in both Gymkhanas.

Th e 4th Annual Cariboo Plateau Competitive Trail Ride, held August 12 and 13, was well-attended (25 starters) and went well. Joanne Macaluso, the ride manager, was called away at the last minute with a family emergency, but said, “Th e crew of Elisa, Pat, Peter, Chris and Nicola picked up the slack and made the event a success. I am lucky to have this team, and that is an understatement.” Th e ride was held at the Hills Health Ranch campground and surrounding trails at 108 Mile. Th e results were as follows:Level 3 (39 miles) lightweight 1st place: Lori Bewza on Trubadors Al Jazaan, 287

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Aidan Campbell shows off her blue ribbon as Sarah Gilmour leads her out of the arena.

Everyone scrambles to get their foot in a tire as the music stops in the Musical Tires race.

The Mulvahill family has been coming to this Gymkhana for years!

Punky Mulvahill rounds a barrel on her way to a 2nd place ribbon.

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Ed Peekeekoot fans... you’ll be happy to hear that Ed will be joining Ernie Doyle and others at the 12th Annual Cariboo Country Night at the Watch Lake Community Hall on September 10. Th erewill be a Cowboy Concert, a BBQ steak dinner and a dance, all for just $25 a head. Th is event has proved to be one of the most fun cowboy concerts of the year!

Barkerville Cowboy and Drover Jubilee, September 9-11, will feature Butch Falk, Bud Webb, Allen Christie, the Gordie West Band, and others. Th ere will also be cowboy poetry and an amateur singing competition; Cowboy Church will be held in the oldest wooden church in BC! Horses

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Last Month’s What’s This?Th e August

issue’s photo was supplied by the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin in Williams Lake. It is a child’s saddle which could be used on a donkey, pony or horse. Th is particular wicker saddle was used by the Cowan family, who owned the Onward Ranch, just south of Williams Lake. One of the Cowan’s daughters, who probably rode many a mile in this saddle, is BC Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee, Sonia Cornwall. See the

Hall of Fame at www.bcchs.com. Th is saddle, and many others, is on display at the Museum in Williams Lake. More information can be found at www.cowboy-museum.com.

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Horses and HeartsBy Karin Bauer, www.horsejourney.com

Papa, I know one day, it will be alright.I have this boss who tells me I must try hard and it’s possible, going crazy I might.

What do I know, I’m just an apprentice, and so I will try, alright.I can’t believe how much this sometimes is a plight.

One day, my boss, he put me on this strong gray Arabian stallion, little did he tell me about him, oh my!!I rode him as best I could, and told this stallion, let’s be friends, his name was Ty.

Greatly I hoped that he would not put up a fi ght.Th e stallion and as I, was young, but he must have felt my fright.

Because slowly we became closer and he let me ride around.Until my boss said, you can stop doing a circle and cover more ground!

I did this trustingly and without any resistance.Th en my boss became more pushy and urged me with more persistence.

Yes, Papa, he gave me the order…Take Ty the young stallion up the mountain, now ride him past the border.

Papa, I was just a young thing, I hoped he knew what he was talking about.I didn’t know how to say no, and thought the boss must have some clout.

Next thing I knew, I trusted this horse to carry me far.All in one day, we trotted uphill, galloped on the trail and passed the bar.

Th e stallion and I returned sweaty, hot and puff y.When my boss greeted me at the barn and said, congratulations, you tamed the toughie!

I asked him what he meant by that?He laughed out loud, and said, you broke this young horse, and you tamed a diffi cult stud.

I couldn’t believe it, I almost puked, I felt so betrayed.I realized later, I could trust the horse more than the human, I was quite dismayed.

Th is horse, the grey stallion, his name was Ty.I fell in love with him that day and we formed a close tie.

Th at day taught me lots about people, and even more about horses.How horses are honest and gentle, and some humans are about deception and forces.

Th e boss, he was a scoundrel and eventually he had to leave town.But years later my heart, this gentle horse Ty, will forever own.

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Robson Valley Poker RideOn September 17, the Back Country Horsemen of BC Robson

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Th e RV Chapter was formed last year and has held several trail rides, sleigh rides, a packing clinic, as well as several work bees, where members were busy clearing old horse trails. Club President Brian Wallace said several projects are planned for this year.

“We are looking at the possibility of joining some of the front country trails and continue trail clearing on some of the back country trails. Another project the club is currently working on is a list of trails which will then be mapped and rated as to diffi culty.”

Th e goals of the Robson Valley Chapter are maintaining and preserving existing trails for day rides and back country excursions, building new trails, re-opening of some of the historic pack trails, improving trail heads and staging areas, and GPSing and mapping of existing trails.

For more info on the Poker Ride contact Brian Wallace 250-569-2324.

New Equestrian Center in East Delta Delta Breeze Equestrian Center is currently taking boarders

while the barn and grounds are being refurbished, but will be fully

open as of September 1st.Th e large indoor ring has new footing; the paddocks are being

completely redone, with fi ll added to make them drier; the lounge is being redone and painted; the large outdoor ring is ready to use; the grass fi eld will be reseeded; the dry lot fi elds are ready to go; and outside trainers are welcome.

Th e manager, Kate Lirette, intends to keep the place fun, with the relaxed, casual atmosphere of a private barn in a large show-type barn place… and if anyone can do that, Kate can! Give her a call at 778-887-0509 or come on by and visit the horses and bunnies and barn cats. (See our ad on page 87)

In Search of the Perfect Hay Bunk!!Is there such a thing as the perfect haybunk? Tahn Towns,

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Th is unique design keeps their feed off the ground, the horse’s nose out of the dust and dirt, and prolongs feeding time keeping the horse busy and happily eating for longer periods. “My friends were the perfect testers, and the bunk passed with fl ying colours with all diff erent types of hay. In snow, mud, and rain, they said it worked just fi ne.”

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Th e bunk is easy to clean, lets water drain out, is small enough to use in a stall, yet big enough for two horses to eat out of, and… is easy to fi ll so even ‘hubby’ could feed. If you can get good hay into your horse and then get it eff ectively digested, you’re more apt to have a Healthy Horse.

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Animal – Pro Products Inc. Launches BC Distributor

Tahn Towns and Karen Chobotar are the new BC distributors for Equine Choice® Probiotics. “We are thrilled to have found a unique equine probiotic that is stable and protected which delivers a high number of Colony Forming Units to the horse’s hind gut in a live, active and reproducible state.”

Tahn and Karen’s business, Healthy Horses.ca, is going to launch the Equine Choice® product at the Mane Event Expo held in Chilliwack on October 21-23, 2011. But you can get an earlier peek of the product as they are exhibiting at the IPE in Armstrong and the Rock Creek Fall Fair. Look for the new Hay Bunk as well.

Desert Park – Osoyoos, Open for BusinessA good group of people are planning on hosting such events

as mechanical cow nights, hunter/jumper schooling days, dressage percentage days, horsemanship clinics, colt starting, and more!

Th ere is defi nitely potential, stabling availability, and camping/parking, etc to host Nationally recognized shows at this facility if someone wanted to do so!

Th ey’d also like to open that facility up to the public for riding lessons on well trained and trusted school horses, for both English and Western disciplines, with proven and experienced trainers.

Th ere is a chance to bring back the Desert Park Horse Trials using the existing Cross Country course and beautiful all-weather outdoor arena that has been missed in past years.

So please email [email protected] if you are interested in helping for any of the hunter/jumper, two-phase, or horse trials events!

Want to be informed? We can add you to our e-news list by contacting [email protected]

We at Ross Hanson Horsemanship/Raft er B Training Stables Ltd support Desert Park in becoming a valued part of the community, and look forward to it facilitating your future events and get-togethers! Let’s make use of this beautiful piece of town land with plenty of stabling, washroom facilities, baseball diamonds, a race track, a huge sand outdoor arena, and more! – Ashley Parker & Ross Hanson


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I’m Claire, from Edmonton, and this is my 4-H project horse, Trigger. We love gymkhana events and riding bareback (but not at the same time!).- Claire, almost 13, Edmonton, AB

This is a picture of me riding Bratt an Arabian. She is 28 years old and l ives at Bokay Arabians. I have been riding there for about 9 months. I love Bratt, she is the best horse, she lets me ride her and she puts her head down so I can put her fly mask on. She is 15.2 hands tall and I am only 5. I learned to canter on Bratt because she has a very slow canter. Bratt is my favourite horse.

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Twelve members of the Shift ing Saddles 4-H Horse Club took part in Summer Sizzler, held at the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds.

English and Western riders rode in two lessons each day and also went to “ground school,” or theory classes in the aft ernoon, where they learned about topics like tack cleaning, clipping and setting up a jump course. On Sunday, a show was held, with high point awards, belt buckles and blankets, handed out aft erwards.

Over fi ft y kids from several clubs took part overall. 4-H horse club members came from areas like Clearwater, Little Fort, Kelowna and the Kootenays. Parents were also able to take part in lessons.

Th e event was hosted this year by the Trail Dusters 4-H club. Some fun activities included a movie night, held aft er a

supper for all of the clubs. Shift ing Saddles will be hosting this wonderful event for

2012. Th e two Shuswap 4-H horse clubs take turns hosting the event.

Th e Shift ing Saddles 4-H Horse Club has about 16 members and two pre-club members. If you’d like to learn more about Shift ing Saddles and how to become a member of the club, call Cheryl at (250) 833-0180 or Susie at (250) 835-4390.

Shifting Saddles at Summer Sizzler

By Melissa Thielman, Shifting Saddles Club Reporter

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James Turgeon O’Brien and Dallas

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Notes from the Offi ceHORSE COUNCILBRITISH COLUMBIA

By Ruth Donald, Photos by Wendy Sewell

HCBC offi ce hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Address: 27336 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove, BC V4W 3N5604-856-4304 or Toll Free 1-800-345-8055Fax: 604-856-4302www.hcbc.ca

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BC Heritage Circuit FinalsAt the BC Heritage Finals held at

Th underbird Show Park July 15–17, 2011, 76 equestrians of all ages competed for the top awards and $10,000.00 in prize money divided between 100 Championship Classes of Dressage, Jumper, Western Performance,English Performance, Games Speed Events,and Driving.

Competitors travelled to the Finals fromall over BC, some with the help of HorseCouncil BC and the Government of BC Sport on the Move Travel Assistance grants. Riders could compete in two shows in one weekend,with the LMQHA Summer Quarter Horse Show running concurrently at Th underbird Show Park in Langley. Th is created a big show environment on the grounds with over 200horses, and exhibitors paying only one fee tocamp and stable their horses. A country style Barbeque Dinner was enjoyed by many onSaturday night.

To qualify for the BC Heritage Finals,competitors must place in the top four at a minimum of two local BC Heritage CircuitQualifi er Events up to July 1st preceding thefi nals. Competitors record their qualifyingresults in a logbook, available either at the Qualifi er Shows or through the Horse Council BC offi ce for $10. Th e Annual BCHeritage Circuit Championship Final is traditionally held in July at various locationsthroughout BC.

Horse Council BC would like to thank our Sponsors, Prairie Coast Equipment, Capri Insurance, Bates Tack Shop, and Northridge Farm, and say thanks to the volunteers who helped make the 2011 BC Heritage Circuit Finals a successful and fun competition.

Complete results are available on theHorse Council BC website.Some highlights include:

Th e Western Performance Division Versatility Award went to Hailey Blattler withFoolish Attraction. Other competitors who did well in Western events were Amanda Daly with Olena San Star and ChelseaWensley with Coff ee Crisp in the 13 & under,Megan Daly with Zips Last Tango and Devon Smith with SW Roxy Barlink in the 14-18 age group, and Th eresa Tremer with RS Parr Dawn and Graham Tobias with Th e ZipFactor in the Senior classes.

Some of the top scores in Dressage tests were achieved by Mackenzie Nelson onBeautown Schautzi in the 13 & under, Alysha

Russell on Wind Wauk Her in the 14-18 age group, and Dale Th ornton on Fascination and Rebeka Kennedy on Wind Dancer in theSeniors. Alysha Russell and Wind Wauk Heralso came fi rst in Level 1 Jumping.

Some of the most successful ridersin the English Performance Division were Chloe Coulson on King of Hearts and Hailey Blattler on Foolish Attraction in the 13 & under, Andrea Dobbs on Cariboo Gold Rush and Robyn Marjoribanks on Calypso in the 14-18 age group, and Alysia Wallis on Incyte and Carolyn Dobbs on Presario in the Seniorclasses. Details on the HCBC website.Canadian Equestrian Championships 2011

Th e inaugural Canadian EquestrianChampionships will take place September 15-18th, 2011 at Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park in Bromont, Quebec. Horse Council BC will be sending a BC Equestrian Team inthe disciplines of Dressage, Show Jumping, and Reining. Th e highest ranked Junior and Senior Riders based on the results of the annual Selection Trial at the BC Heritage Circuit Finals are selected for eachdiscipline. Expectations are that this will bean annual Canadian Championship hosted by alternating provinces. Th e FederationEquestre du Quebec has assumed the role of Organizing Committee for the 2011 event.

Th e BC Equestrian Team will compete in Bromont on leased horses provided by theCEC Organizing Committee. A Level 2 teamcoach and chef d’equipe will accompany the athletes as offi cials responsible for teamtechnical support. Athletes are required to share a portion of the expense of leasinghorses. Horse Council BC, in partnership with the BC Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, is funding the remaining expenses.The BC Equestrian Teams selected to compete at the 2011 Canadian Equestrian Championships are: Reining • Senior - Darcey Woods, Barriere, BC• Junior - Veronica Blattler, Lone Butte, BC (2010 BC Summer Games Individual Gold Medalist)Dressage• Senior - Rachel Blackmon, Langley, BC • Junior - Alex Fishman, Langley, BCJumping• Junior - Kasi DeJong, Abbotsford, BC (2010 BC Summer Games Team Gold Medalist)

Team Coach - Monique Fraser, Aldergrove, BC (EC Level 2 Coach)Chef d’Equipe - Ali Buchanan, Fort Langley,BC (Beijing Olympics 2008 - CET Chef d’Equipe Dressage)

“Th is is an exciting pinnacle event for our provincial circuit program whiledeveloping Athletes to the next level of Canadian National Championships and Team Competition,” says Ali Buchanan, Chef d’Equipe.

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with their innovative and fun shows this 2011 season. All of the shows have been held at the Summerland Rodeo Grounds and all proceeds go the SRG Improvement Fund that has been slowly growing since the Dancing Andalusian Show back in 2007.

Our fi rst event was the Spring Discovery show that saw over two dozen riders from all age groups and skill levels compete in both jumping and dressage. We even had a western dressage class that was a huge success. A big thank you to Grasslands Nursery and our judge Mariah Chapman for her great smiles and input!

On June 19th, the SRGEDC held their very fi rst Naked Horse Show. Any amount of tack was welcome and we had riders compete without bits and/or saddles or some just ride their horses barefoot. Again we had all levels of riders and saw many fi rst time show participants proudly go home with their

fi rst ribbons ever. Th anks to Judges Mary Ellen Laidlaw and Gina Huber for their great positive and supportive attitudes to all of the riders and our volunteers.

We held the second annual Youth Fun Show on July 9th. It was a smashing success, with glorious weather and 25 entries. Just about everyone entered every class they could, so there was plenty of friendly competition, especially in our 9-13 years age group, for the many fabulous prizes. Riders were treated to free drinks and freezies at the break, and a lovely potluck dinner aft erwards. Nearly $400 was raised toward improvements at the Summerland Rodeo Grounds. Special thanks to our awesome judge, Janette Lauritzen, who gave plenty of tips to our young riders, and to sponsors End of the Road Farm, Hook Graphic Design, and 4S Ranch. Th anks, too, to the masses of volunteers! We are always overwhelmed by the show of support at this yearly event.

Th e next two shows in the works are

the Fall Show on Sept 10th and 11th and the Supernatural Halloween Show on Oct 8th. Both shows will be held at the Summerland Rodeo Grounds. Check out our website www.summerlandrodeogrounds.com for more info. Due to the positive feedback and the number of entries we will be hosting all of these shows again in 2012.

Summerland Rodeo Grounds Update By Laura Dean

Photos by Canadarama Photography

Sarah Dean and Jessa Barber competing in the Matched Pairs class 14 to 18 years; and as

you can see they are huge Canucks fans.

Canadian Pony Club teamsrepresenting two disciplines recently returned from the Bluegrass State

having made their mark on the international stage. Hosted by the United States Pony Club (USPC), Canadian Pony Club members competed in International Mounted Games Exchange and International Quiz at the Kentucky Horse Park from July 12–23, 2011. Th e Canadian International Mounted Games team placed fourth overall, the C1 Quiz team placed second and the C2 Quiz team placed sixth.

“I’m delighted to have member representation from across Canada on each team as a true example of loyalty, character and sportsmanship,” said Cathy Miller, National Chair, Canadian Pony Club. “Each of these athletes topped the fi eld in their respective regions, so I’d like to congratulate the members of Team Canada on their hard work and achievements.”

As the only unmounted competition Canadian Pony Club off ers, Quiz is a battle of the minds. Competitors answer questions related to all areas of equine care including lameness, feed and nutrition, saddlery, conformation and more. Th is year’s team included:Jill Barnett, BC Lower MainlandHayley Mica, BC Lower MainlandCasey Leroux, BC Lower Mainland Kaya Hunter, BC Interior Sarah Allison, BC Lower Mainland Becky Mason, BC Interior

Kyra Holmes, Central OntarioVal Mica, Chaperone

Mounted Games is a fast, furious and fun discipline involving a number of relay-based games on horseback. Th is year’s team had the opportunity to visit Washington DC and Virginia before touching down in Kentucky for the competition. Th e exchange is held every year and rotates between Canada, Australia, Great Britain and the US. Th is year’s team included:

Jessica Wallin, Alberta North Kristen Pym, Alberta North Jacquie Kelton, Western OntarioJazz Graham, Alberta North Jordan Cornish, BC Lower MainlandDylan McPhail, Coach Sandra Radcliff e, Chaperone

Th e 2011 show season will be packed with other local, national and international events and competitions, including tetrathlon, a discipline exclusive to Pony Club involving four phases of competition, similar to a modifi ed pentathlon; dressage and showjumping; weekend-long rallies and numerous branch competitions, clinics and events. Members from each region will have the chance to compete nationally in the following upcoming competitions:National Prince Philip Games, BC Lower Mainland and Central OntarioNational Show Jumping, BC Lower MainlandNational Dressage, Western OntarioNational Rally, St. Lawrence, Ottawa Valley

Other international events scheduled for this year included International Tetrathlon in early August, hosted jointly by the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Canadian Pony Club athletes also competed at the InterPacifi c Exchange, hosted in early May by New Zealand, where Canada’s team won the Nation’s Cup in competition with teams from the USA, Australia, Hong Kong and New Zealand.

International competitions typically last one to two weeks to give participants a chance to do more than just compete. Th ese exchanges off er opportunities to experience diff erent cultures and riding styles from around the world, forging friendships and experiences that last a lifetime.

Canadian Pony Club in Kentucky By Heather Agnew

Mounted Games Team (clockwise l to r): Sandra Radcliffe, chaperone from Ontario; Jazz Graham from Alberta; Jordan Cornish

from BC; Jacquie Kelton from Ontario; Dylan McPhail, coach from Ontario; Kristen Pym

from Alberta and Jessica Wallin from Alberta.

BC Lower Mainland Pony Club wrapped up its Prince Philip Games season at the end of June at the Panorama

Ridge Riding Club, with Vancouver Pony Club winning at the A team level. BCLM Pony Club is hosting the Nationals this year at Southlands Riding Club on September 11, and both Vancouver Pony Club and Hazelmere will be representing our region at this competition.

C2, B and B2 testing took place in Maple Ridge during the fi rst two weeks of July; lower level branch testing continues to take place all through the summer at various locations. In Maple Ridge in early August, our most senior

riders were challenging the A level, along with other riders from Western Canada.

Rally is oft en the highlight of a Pony Clubber’s summer, and this year’s Rally was no exception. Hanna Corsan of Langley Pony Club was top Training level rider, and Richmond Pony Club won the D Rally team.

Th e big news on the Tetrathlon front involves all the International travel our members are doing: Megan and Kelsey MacDonald of Mission Hills PC, along with Taryn Koreman of Hazelmere, travelled to Kentucky in July to participate in the US Pony Club Festival. Megan and Kelsey both walked away with gold in their respective divisions.

Megan is spending the month of August in Britain, competing in the International meet as part of the Canadian contingent.

Th e region fi nished off the Pony Club season by hosting the National Show Jumping Championships at Maple Ridge held August 25-28.

All members are looking forward to the start of the new Pony Club year. Registration will be available at all clubs as of September 1. Go to www.canadianponyclub.org for more information.

BC Lower Mainland Pony Club By Lezah Williamson



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The Selkirk Saddle Club in Revelstoke, BC is growing quickly and has a lot of projects

in the works. Th is June we hosted a very successful pony ride for the community kids – our busiest ever.

On August 5-7 we had Doug Mills come and do a 3-day Leadership Clinic for us which was very exciting and full of information. Seven members and their horses participated with others enjoying watching. We learned how to do liberty in the round pen as well as halter work on and off the horse. We had such a great time that we plan on bringing him back next year. Th anks Doug for giving us a weekend of fun, knowledge and exercise!

On September 10th we are planning on hosting another pony ride for the community kids which we do as a fundraiser as well to get kids involved with horses. We are raising funds to build a covered riding arena to make is possible

to work with our horses year round in our rainy/snowy town.

We also have a couple of members working on getting CANtra certifi ed to do Th erapeutic Riding. Hopefully in the next year or two we can get that all organized.

In the last few months we have gone from 4 members under the age of 8 years old to 13. We do weekly Club Kid Nights to get them out and riding. 4-H is also in the works for getting started. Hopefully September will bring more news.

Mark your calendars for January 28th when we host out next Revy Stomp! A fun fi lled Country Western night with Dancing, Beef on a Bun, Bunny Bingo and a Silent Auction – Everyone Welcome. Th is is our biggest fundraiser and we appreciate all the support. For more info contact Tanya Secord 250-814-0050 or visit www.selkirksaddleclub.ca

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First off , I’m sorry I missed the August issue - you all know how crazy life gets this time of year. Langley Riders has been a busy place with shows, games days, jumping days and, of course, our Little Britches Rodeo! LRS was also well

represented at the BC Heritage Finals, and we are going to be having more qualifying shows, hopefully, this fall and next spring. Keep checking the website for updates, at www.langleyriders.com.

Th e LRS 2011 Little Britches Rodeo was held June 25-26. It was a great weekend of fun times, great people, good food, fast horses, awesome prizes, a few bruises and tons of laughs! Th e LRS Royalty was hard at work all weekend doing grand entry, hosting a bake sale and selling 50/50 tickets. Th ey also raffl ed off a beautiful tack trunk, and that was aft er half of them got bucked off and stomped on during the Senior Girls steer riding! Th e thing about rodeo Queens and Princesses is that they are tough as nails, can ride with the best of em’, and look great doing it! Stay tuned for more highlights as we enjoy another month of Langley Riders events!

June 18 English/Western Show High PointsEnglish:Senior: Bethany GildemeisterIntermediate: Dani OlsenJunior: Ashley DellPeewee: Cheyenne GrinrodTiny Mite: Brooklyn GildemeisterWestern:Senior: Bethany GildemeisterIntermediate: Tessa GildemeisterJunior: Ashley DellPeewee: Cheyenne GrinrodTiny Mite: Brooklyn Gildemeister

July 10 Games Day High PointsGeorge Burns: Sian RussellJack Benny: Jenny LeibenzederSenior: Kathrine KowalikIntermediate: Jazmine LangsetJunior: Matty LondonPee Wee: Ryan BitschyTiny Mite: Sabrina LangsetLead Line: Reilley Kellner

July 24 English/Western Show High PointsEnglish:Senior: Shelby Huish and Bethany GildemeisterIntermediate: Haley RussellJunior: Ashley Dell and Roan McCarthyPeewee: Kestral Zalesky and Cheyenne GrinrodTiny Mite: Sabrina LangsetWestern:Senior: Bethany GildemeisterIntermediate: Haley RussellJunior: Ashley DellPeewee: Lexi LangsetTiny Mite: Brooklyn Gildemeister

Langley Riders Society UpdateBy Bethany Gildemeister. Photos courtesy of Ron McCarthy

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Brook McFarland and Logan Wharry

LRS 2011 Queen Taylor Oostenburg

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Senior Girls Steer Riding Winner Cassie Glover

LRS 2011 Junior Princess Tessa Gildemeister

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The weekend of August 6-7 saw riders from Coombs to Powell River and the local area competing under Gordon Williams on Saturday and Joan Kelly on Sunday for high

points and stakes earnings. Th e event culminated in a ride over a tricky course for a beautiful show saddle, silver show headstall and black wool saddle pad in the Tack-m-up Stables Versatility Saddle Class. Th e weather was great and the river was enticing for many riders and their mounts.

High Point AwardsPeewee: Streakin San Sousa ridden by Madison BishopYouth 14-18: Chunky Chips Ahoy ridden by Jayde Christian (65 points)Reserve: JWR the Last Juan ridden by Rosalea Pagani (54 points)Youth 13 & Under: Double Dip Toffee ridden by Madeleine Flahr (59 points)Reserve: All Dun Twisting ridden by Sophie Dobler (31 points)Senior: Ima Princess Pearl ridden by Laura Evans (87 points)Reserve: Laddie ridden by Fonda Munro (64 points)Walk/Jog: SRA Shamrock ridden by Kenzie Meaden (35 points)Reserve: Notice the Old Gold ridden by Cassidy Graham (34 points)Green Horse: All Dun Twisting ridden by Sophie Dobler (47 points)Reserve: Rose Koal Love ridden by Brenda Robson (11 points)Green Rider: All Dun Twisting ridden by Sophie Dobler (48 points)

Feature ClassesClass AA Fearless Contracting $200 Western Pleasure Stake:1st: Doc’s Boston Bear - Sondra Butler2nd: Chunky Chips Ahoy - Jayde Christian3rd: JWR the Last Juan - Rosalea Pagani4th: Sandy Steady Star - Caitlin Nikolaisen5th: Hand Mia Lil Romance - Cherie CorriganClass BB $100 Trail Stake:1st (tied): Hand Mia Lil Romance - Cherie Corrigan1st (tied): JWR the Last Juan - Rosalie Pagani3rd: Doc`s Boston Bear - Sondra Butler4th: Echo`s Cafe Au Lait - Susanne FluryTack-m-up Stables Versatility Saddle Class:1st: Ima Princess Pearl - Laura Evans (winner of the show saddle)2nd: Doc`s Boston Bear - Sondra Butler (winner of the show headstall)3rd: JWR the last Juan - Rosalea Pagani (winner of the saddle pad)4th: Hand Mia Lil Romance - Cherie Corrigan

Th is was the last show of the NVIHA Open Western Performance Show Season. Sincere thanks to the many volunteers who came forward to help out with such mundane, but necessary, tasks as keeping the ring manure-free, and setting up and taking down the obstacles. Th anks also to the helpers who kept track of placings and fi lled out the results forms while I was busy announcing and working out the high points; and thank you to Deb Evans and her family - they made sure that everything was in place and tidy aft er the show. Hopefully we will see you all again in 2012.

NVIHA Awards Night Banquet will be held at the Merville Hall on November 12, 2011.

North Vancouver Island Horse Assoc. By Margaret Camp

Marg Camp, Carol McEachen, Sandra Kennedy, Ima Princess Pearl, Laura Evans, Deb Evans, Joan Kelly (judge), Kelly-Anne Dorey (runner), Doc’s Boston Bear,

Sondra Butler, Breanna and Monique Fear of Fearless Contracting, JWR the Last Juan, Rosalea Pagani. (Missing from the group photo: Debbie McGee, who has

been there since the beginning, 7 years ago.)

Ima Princess Pearl with Laura Evans, winner of the 2011 NVIHA Western Performance Versatility Saddle Class, Doc’s Boston Bear with Sondra

Butler, and JWR the last Juan with Rosalea Pagani

The AERC Fun Day, held July 24, was a huge success owing to the weather that was ordered up

special and to all the riders, their mounts and supporters who came out to have some fun with us. Results for the day are as follows:

ShowmanshipSenior - 1st Gail Howard, 2nd Janet CrichIntermediate – 1st Meighen Rees, 2nd Cayleigh CoteJunior – 1st Melanie LemairePeewee – 1st Adam LemaireOpen – 1st Shelley Todd, 2nd Meighen ReesEnglishSenior – 1st Donna Ruth, 2nd Ursula McHughIntermediate – 1st Cayleigh Cote/Melissa ThielmanJunior – 1st Charity Scrase, 2nd Morgan SengottaPeewee – 1st Katie ThielmanOpen – 1st Charity Scrase2nd Ursula McHugh/Morgan SengottaWesternSenior – 1st Donna Ruth, 2nd Gail HowardIntermediate – 1st Meighen Rees, 2nd Josh SengottaJunior – 1st Melanie LemairePeewee – 1st Katie ThielmanOpen - 1st Meighan Rees, 2nd Colleen NestorGamesSenior – 1st Ashley Hilbrander, 2nd Candace VanHeesIntermediate – 1st Josh Sengotta, 2nd Cayleigh CoteJunior – 1st Morgan Sengotta, 2nd Charity ScrasePeewee – 1st Adam Lemaire, 2nd Katie Thielman

Th e Open Riding evenings picked up momentum and we need to hear from you if you are interested in further evenings in September. We are now gearing up for the grand fi nale Fun Day, September 25th. Be

sure to join us so that you can vote for the Year End awards, beef up your volunteer points, try out a new class and a bunch of other stuff that you’ll just have to come and see for yourself.

Our next Executive Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the Armstrong Chamber of Commerce on September 7th and our General Meeting will take place on October 5 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to either meeting – we value your input so we can mould this Club to better suit all its members.

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us on November 26th for the 2011 AERC Awards Banquet. More on that soon! www.armstrongenderbyridingclub.org

Armstrong Enderby Riding Club by Michele Gould

Photos by Marie Van Der Wilk

Azera Murdoch on Dolly

Shelley Todd and Dazzler

We have yet again had another successful and exciting Gymkhana on July 30. It was a

blast and even with the scorching weather we all stayed cool and collected. Th e Juniors are all starting to pull even faster times - some are beating the open riders. It is great to see that everyone is truly bonding with their horses, and with better bonds, better times are pulled. It still isn’t too late to join the club as a member and get six qualifying runs for the awards, or even just come out for the day and have fun with your best friend.

August 13th we held a fundraiser and

our very fi rst Poker Ride on Silverbirch Road in Pritchard. More on that in the next issue.

Th e next dates for the Gymkhanas, held at Pritchard Arena, are: September 10, September 25 (Double Run and Jackpot Day), October 1 (Double Run), October 16 (Double Run), and November 26 (Year End Banquet). Come on out and enjoy these last few months of the awesome weather with your equine companion!

JULY 30 GYMKHANA RESULTSPeeWeesHP Keianna JamesRHP Cash JamesHM Brooke

Juniors1DHP Kaylynne White on RedRHP Damielle Scott2DHP Alana GoldneyRHP Paige Dickens3DHP Brenna Hillier on TaffyRHP Tricia Hall on Q4DHP Keanna TowleRHP Brenna Hillier on Rocky

Adults1DHP Bev Hall on JackRHP Bev Hall on Mac3DHP Cathy DickensRHP Jeanie VanDenHam

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Tsuccess. Th ank you to all the volunteers who made it happen; without you, there wouldn’t be a show. Th ank you very much to our main sponsor, BC Interior Arabian Horse Association.

A huge thank you also to the wonderful competitors. Your horses were turned out beautifully and everyone had a great time. Th ere were a total of 39 tests ridden! And most importantly, thank you to our Judge, Pat Fediuk from Armstrong, BC.

The High Score Awards went to the following riders and horses:High Score Youth, Danielle Martin on Hot Pepper with a score of 51.9%High Score Walk/Trot, Val Newman on Lily with a score of 70% High Score Training Level, Colleen Kramer on Cheyenne LeRose with a score of 57.8%High Score First Level, Virginia Peters on Pawloski’s Pride with a score of 57.8%High Score Arabian/Half Arabian, Colleen Kramer on Kadillac Kolors with a score of 61.6%

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West Kootenay Update By Faye Fox

Colleen Kramer on Kadillac Kolors

Virginia Peters

Danielle Martin

Colleen Kramer on Cheyenne LeRose

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The AQHA Region One Championship event took place at Th underbird Show Park, Langley, BC from July 20-24,

2011. Th is was the second year that Canada had hosted an AQHA Region Championship. Th e event was hosted by BCQHA as part of AQHA Region One.

Our Region is comprised of the following AQHA Affi liates: Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and Idaho. Previous events have taken place in Redmond Oregon and Nampa Idaho.

Th e show was a huge success with well over 1000 entries including the cattle classes and All Breed classes.Entry Numbers:Open Division Total: 276Amateur Division Total: 163 Youth Division Total: 300Novice Division Total: 193Novice Youth Division Total: 139Non-Division Total: 276Non-Division Total: 5TOTAL: 1213

Attending the event on behalf of AQHA were Tom Persechino, Executive Director of Competitions and Breed Integrity and AQHA Executive Committee member George Philips and his wife Nicole. Also attending the event was Larri Jo Starkey reporting for Americas Horse Daily and the Quarter Horse Journal.

A free Social event was hosted by the Affi liates each evening serving at least 200 guests: refreshing ice cream sundaes were served on Wednesday, Alaska/Washington made unique grilled moose and caribou burgers and Alaska halibut, British Columbia presented their local specialty of Salmon, and Idaho baked their traditional potatoes with all the fi xings.

Chad Evans, part of Team Wrangler and Team Extreme opened the Championship event on Wednesday with a fabulous trail clinic. Mark Bolender gave an Extreme Trail demo on the Friday Night Extravaganza followed by a clinic then competition on Saturday. Th e well received Trail Challenge competition was an AQHA fi rst for a new program designed for recreational riders. Eddie Hicks judged the WCHA classes and followed up with a seminar and a question and answer period on halter classes.

Various clinics and demos were off ered by the following AQHA Professional Horsemen…

Traci Olney, Laurie Takoff , Genny Miller, Splendora Papetti-Huizenga, Edward Higbee, and Denise Callahan. Randee Fox entertained the Friday Evening crowd with a Nia for Equestrians demo then a clinic the following morning.

Th e AQHA Judges for the event were Allen Mitchels of Michigan City, Indiana and Gary Reynolds, of Dennis, Texas. Classes during the event were approved by AQHA, NSBA, WCHA, NRHA, BCRCHA and NRCHA.

Th e 4-H Horse group of 29 or more Youth were camped on the grounds throughout the event and they participated in the All Breed Youth classes and clinics.

Prizes were supplied by AQHA Corporate sponsors including: Montana Silversmiths (Buckle), Professionals Choice (Saddle Pad), Weatherbeeta (Rainsheets), Farnam Products, American Quarter Horse Journal (haybag, shampoo and logoed cleaning clothes to tenth placings) in AQHA classes.

Th e All Around Champion Awards included Tex Tan Silver Show Saddles and Shorty’s Custom Hats.

AQHA Region One All Around Champions

YOUTH 14-18Tamara Barker, Macs Goodbar Seeker ReserveZippos Star Shuttle & Katrina Mulford NOVICE YOUTH 14-18Invitation to Ride & Ahsha MootzReserveDocs Royal Doulton & Rachael Nordby YOUTH 13 AND UNDEROlena San Star & Amanda DalyReserveCoolest Jacky & Laura Forbes

OPEN ALL AROUND Kathrine Hardcastle, Winkin For Chocolate ReserveOne Hot Loper & Lauren UhrichNOVICE YOUTH 13 AND UNDER A Lil Bit Lethal & Charlotte SelbyReserveLooks Inviting & Josephine MootzAMATEUR Hez Talk of the Town & Yelaina May ReserveMuddys Mr Diamond & Norma SiebertNOVICE AMATEURA Little Two Deluxe & Kimberly ServossReserveOne Hot Goods & Nicole Barker SELECT AMATEURA Screamin Zippo & Cindy Nakahara ReserveA Little Reality & Carole Walton

ALL AROUND CHAMPION ALL BREED 13&UNDERDressed to Jet & Jessica GrodzinsReserveCrown Silver & Christina DiCarloCHAMPION ALL BREED 14-18 Justa Concideret Gal & Barbara CrosbyReserveMajor Leaguer & Carly Glick

We would truly like to thank all the AQHA Region One sponsors including the Canadian Quarter Horse Assoc and MBNA Canada.

Th ank you to our advertising sponsors: Canadian Horse Journals, GaitPost, Northwest Horse Source, Just Horses, Western Horse Review and Saddle Up magazine.

An extra special thank you to the BCQHA members, who donated, sponsored and volunteered to make this a memorable and successful event and our appreciation to the 4-H participants and parents for their added assistance.

Please visit us at www.r1aqha.com and Facebook at Region 1 American Quarter Horse Affi liate for pictures and links to the event.

AQHA Region One Championship Report By Gayle Pawley-Wilson

Offi cial photographer Don and Debbie Trout, Don Trout Photography, www.dontrout.com

CHAMPION 13 & UNDEROlena San Star & Amanda Daly

RESERVE NOVICE AMATEUR - One Hot Goods & Nicole Barker

AndCHAMPION YOUTH 14-18 - Tamara Barker

& Macs Goodbar Seeker


AQHA Region One, cont’d

NOVICE AMATEUR CHAMPION

A Little Two Deluxe & Kimberly Servoss

RESERVE SELECT AMATEURA Little Reality &

Carole Walton

RESERVE AMATEURMuddys Mr Diamond &

Norma Siebert

RESERVE ALL BREED 14-18Major Leaguer & Carly Glick

CHAMPION ALL BREED 13 & UNDERDressed To Jet & Jessica Grodzins

RESERVE 13 & UNDERCoolest Jacky & Laura Forbes

OPEN CHAMPIONKathrine Hardcastle & Winkin For Chocolate


Apicture-perfect weekend marked the Delta Riding Club’s annual “Summer Classic,” August 6-7.

Th e two day show is the highlight of the club’s show schedule and this year’s version did not disappoint. Th e hunter day was host to big cross rail and two foot divisions, thanks in large part to the students out of Yolanda Blommers’ Blue Meadows Farm in Richmond.

Judge Jan Blackhall offi ciated as Kim Robertson rode Th e Red Rock AB to the high point in cross-rail (Andrew Hass on Just Gabe was reserve), while Kim Taylor rode Izabel to the two foot high point; Yuri Yuen and cute-as-a-bug Bambee took reserve.

Annika Clark and Shades of Honor took home the 2’3” high point director’s chair while Megan Kenny on Hylee Classical QT was reserve. Laura Forde on Nicola AB won the 2’6; Julia Clarke on Eddie Bauer were reserve. Katie Andrews rode Rhumba to a 2’9” high point, much to the delight of owner Shirley Jutras and DRC member Sarah Brown was reserve on Changed the Stars. Sarah was also the lone entry in the three foot but she was there to warm up for Maple Ridge and rode her classes earning her the coveted directors chair high point.

Th e promise of prize money is generating a lot of interest in the BC Heritage program and we had no less than 10 exhibitors hand in log books for the 2011/12 season on the English Western day. Judge Virginia Allen had no trouble keeping the show’s pace in spite of some large and very competitive classes. Congratulations to Megan Schiewe on three year old Tuxedo and stable mate Teri Agle and Clairvoiant on their respective Walk/Trot high point and reserve. Lauren Proudlove rode Fall En Rain, one of the few horses to show both days, to the Junior high point while Samantha Zimmer and Cricket were reserve.

Devon Smith showed Sweetdreams With Zip for the fi rst time at Delta and took the Intermediate high point, with

Emma Schellenberg and her Paint, All Reddy Smoke N, coming up reserve. Tamara Jameson is on a winning streak with Super Miss Lucy, taking the Senior, Western and BC Paint Horse Club high point. Margo Murray, on her APHA gelding Classy Cooper, was reserve Senior rider, while Devon and “Fibs” were reserve Western.

A horse show is only as good as the volunteer team that pulls it together, and Delta boasts one of the best. Many thanks to Bruce (and Fiona), Sheila, Francie and especially to Cindy Mackay, our entry secretary, for keeping everything running tickety-boo. It was great to have “Auntie” Marg Brodie back in the concession – no one makes a breakie burger quite like Marg! Megan Schiewe and Cassidy Mintzler have found their niche as announcers; Devon did an outstanding job keeping the hunter day going at the gate on Saturday, and Phylicia whipped the EW show with her usual effi ciency. Lynne Carter set up the Handy Horse and Trail, capping off a weekend to celebrate on all accounts. First timer 14-year-old Susan Scott did a fabulous job as our awards presenter for both days.

Check out our photo album on Delta Riding Club’s Facebook page. Our next show is an English/Western on September 11. (Jodie Moore judges.) We’ll end the 2011 season as we started it, with a Percentage (Dressage) day, on September 18. Both shows are APHA PAC and BC Heritage approved.

Delta Riding Club - Summer Classic Worth Celebrating By Cathy Glover

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Laura Forde on Nicola AB and coach Amanda Barbillion

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Thanks to the hard work of Darcey Woods and all of the folks who organized and promoted the BC Heritage Shows in the North Th ompson area, the two shows hosted by the Barriere and District Riding club so far have been a success and

gaining momentum.Th e show in June went from almost being cancelled to a great success with 19

entries. We had riders from Sorrento, Chase, Pritchard, Clearwater, 100 Mile, Kamloops and of course LOTS of local entries. It was great to see so many of our local kids come out and give it a whirl! Participants were able to participate in many Western discipline classes as well as English with all levels and ages of riders.

On Sunday, July 24 members enjoyed Cowboy Church hosted by Gordie West who, along with performers Wayne Klekta and Tracy Young, entertained the public with their old western gospel music at the Wild Fire Monument site in Louise Creek just south of Barriere.

Our Club was invited to perform as western clad cowgirls for back drop. Cherie Jardine on Diva and Jessica Chappell on Shiney looked great and were appreciated by all who attended.

Our second show on August 14th was a great success as well and gained momentum with 29 entries. Another day fi lled with smiles! It was great to see the members of the Clearwater 4-H Club join us for this show. We had as many as 10 entries in the Junior classes alone. Th e next largest group was the Green competitors at 7!

Our fabulous judge, Kimberly Westgate, did a great job again, providing lots of pointers to all levels of riders in all classes. A VERY special thank you to Judy Greenwood who was our Trail judge.

Th ank you to all our volunteers and sponsors.Please see our website at www.barrieredistrictridingclub.com

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Barriere and District Riding Club By Ginger Chappell

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The Dogwood Donkey Show held at the Agri-Fair in Abbotsford, BC on July 28-30, proved to be a

“braying” success with bright skies and enthusiastic spectators who thoroughly enjoyed the showcase of our long eared friends. Th ere was a full slate of classes which attracted an excellent fi eld of exhibitors, 15 donkeys and 13 youth participants.

Th e highlights of the show were the youth classes which captivated the crowds of spectators who shared lots of laughs and many words of encouragement. Our Judge, Mr. Roger Eithel’s expertise and kindness was warmly welcomed. He was one of the kids’ great supporters and the time and eff ort he spent with each of them was very well received and appreciated.

Th e costume class was a huge crowd pleaser as the kids wowed a full house of spectators with their unique costumes and imagination. It was a heartwarming moment as the judge spoke with each participant over the microphone and then brought the crowd to its feet as he announced them all a fi rst place winner. It was such a wonderful opportunity for the kids to build their confi dence, trust and make new friends.

Th e driving classes were very popular with the audience and it was a joy to see so many turn out. Nine-year-old Nadine Laity who had only been driving for a few weeks joined in the fun and did exceptionally well. She has been a huge infl uence on attracting new youth and donkey lovers to the sport of driving. Developing the skills and confi dence of our youth represent the future of our sport.

Many new “fans” strolled the stall area to get a glimpse of these amazing animals and were fascinated by their lovely nature. Based on their many questions we know there is still much more to share about our donkeys. Hearing the positive comments from the exhibitors and fans was very pleasing and gave us an indication that we are moving in the right

direction with this event. Th e success of the show was due to

the substantial eff orts and contributions of our volunteers and sponsors. Th e Dogwood Donkey Show Committee consisting of Ulli Dargel, John Dargel, Helen Howell, Catherine Olson, Pat Strang and Margaret Stewart are grateful to the many who donated their time and we would like to personally “thank” each and every sponsor for their generosity. We truly appreciate your support of our eff orts to promote and showcase our donkeys. It’s the monetary gift s such as these that helped make our show such a success.

Th e show continues to grow and we want to thank everyone who participated and worked so hard to help make it all happen.

Dogwood Donkey Show Report By Pat Strang

Photos by John Dargel

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On July 12, members from Alberta and BC met at the Calgary Stampede for three days of donkey and mule demonstrations. Tom Barker and Mavis Ulansky

travelled from Falkland, BC, and brought Ruby, a Peruvian mule and Bart, a yearling donkey who won Grand Champion at Bishop Mule Days in California. Joni Roberts from Foresburg, AB, brought her hinny, Buddy, and Matt Lepard brought our standard donkey, Sonney, who had been staying with Matt and Joni for the better part of the summer.

My husband Ron, our granddaughter, Dylan Todd, and I also brought my Peruvian mule, Mandi, for the demonstrations, travelling the shortest distance from Nanton, AB. Bob Leggette and Ida Newell, from Innisfail, brought Jessie, a quarter horse mule.

Th e ADMC had a busy time at the Stampede, answering questions from visitors to our booth and providing at least two demonstrations each day. Jessie, driven by Bob Leggette, stepped out so proud and showed how the animals can move out even in tight spaces. Matt Lepard, to the delight of the audience, let our granddaughter Dylan help him drive Sonney. Buddy the hinny performed fl awlessly before the crowds and demonstrated what an easygoing fellow he was. Ruby, ridden by Tom Barker, and Mandi, ridden by Alice Todd, did a great job of demonstrating how smooth mules are to ride and the various gaits that they have. Bart, the yearling donkey shown by Mavis Ulansky, won everyone’s hearts as he was so sweet and loved the folks. Everyone wanted to hug him and take him home.

A short time aft er the Calgary demonstrations, we attended the Club Hummingbird Trail Ride, on July 22-24. Club member Keith Kendrew organized the annual trail riding event at the Hummingbird, west of Rocky Mountain House. Members enjoyed several days of riding in awesome country. Th e trails were very well marked and, although rocky, were safe for a well-conditioned horse, donkey or mule. Th ere were over 20 riders participating, with approximately half of them riding longears and half on horses. If you are planning to attend the trail ride next year, I suggest you go earlier in the week and stay longer to enjoy the many beautiful sites and campfi re stories that the Hummingbird has to off er.

For more information about these interesting equines, or to inquire about having them present at a show in your town, please visit our website at www.albertadonkeyandmule.com.

Alberta Donkey and Mule Club News By Alice Todd

At the Calgary Stampede Demonstrations, L to R: Matt Lepard driving Sonney, Alice Todd and her mule, Mandi, and Joni Roberts

on her hinny, Buddy


With a busy month for Northwest BC horse shows in August and the Timberland Horse Show over Labour Day weekend, the Totem Saddle Club put on a July

schooling show to get our riders ready. Held July 8-9, it was great fun and quite a bit like a clinic with Sherry Kirsch acting as our clinician/judge. Everyone learned little extras for showing.

July Schooling Show High Point ResultsEnglishSenior: Greg WilsonJunior A/B: Chelsea WilsonJunior C/D: Madisyn AlexanderWesternSenior: Natasha CandeloraJunior A/B: Jennifer Rempel

Th e following weekend was the Annual TSC Youth Ambassador Contest. Th ere were fi ve entries; all did a great job and the club was very proud of their participation. Th e contestants were judged on appearance, showmanship, bridling their horse, riding a pattern, and instead of a speech (which seems to be too scary) there was a question and answer period. We are pleased to have Kassie Vipond as our Youth Ambassador and her fellow Ambassadors included Corienna McNeice (2nd), and Jennifer Rempel (3rd). Other entrants were Madisyn Alexander and Chelsea Wilson. Th e club is very proud of all of them and pleased to have them represent the club.

Th is weekend also had Percentage Day, Clear Round Day and a Gymkhana. In Percentage Day, there were16 tests ridden and the highest percentage went to Greg Wilson on Hollister, with a score of 61.9%. CRD had six riders with the highest point total going to Jennifer Rempel on Pixie and Madisyn Alexander on Kit, with 6 clear rounds for 30 points. Th e highest jumper was Kyra Joachim on Elegant, at 2 feet 9 inches.

Th e Gymkhana had some very fast times with Isabelle Heaman riding Jock getting a 16.568 in Barrels and a 10.125 in Scurries, Jocelyn Benoit riding Cheeki with a 9.902 in Keyhole, and Lyn Rempel riding Whisper with a 9.679 in Flag and a 9.335 in Ring Spearing.

Th ere were many riders who rode in the Riverboat Days Parade and there was also a great turnout for the Two Day Cattle Sorting - part of the Riverboat Days events. Th e club is looking forward to the Timberland Horse Show over Labour day weekend. Programs are on the website. It will include BC

Heritage Qualifi er Classes. In September, there will be the Invitational Gymkhana in Houston, another Cattle Sorting, and maybe a Gymkhana Fun Day with only fun events.

Totem Saddle Club Update By Marty Cox

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BC Competitive Trail Update By Erin Williamson

This year’s Sunset Competitive Trail Ride, held on July 15-16, 2011 at the McCullough Nordic Site near Kelowna was a full house. Twenty eight riders from the Central and

Southern Interior, Vancouver Island, Alberta and Washington enjoyed great weather for trail riding near McCullough Lake. Th e competition included three diff erent levels and speeds varying from 16.6 miles to 38.3 miles. Eighteen volunteers who helped out with trail, pulse crew, secretary duties and camp chores made this ride possible. Th anks to everyone!

Our wonderful veterinarian, Sarah Greenwood, did a thorough job judging the 28 riders out of 31 entries. Luckily the weather turned nice a week before the ride allowing the trail to dry out from all of the rain we had in early July. Th e day of the ride was gorgeous and sunny and held out until the last rider

was off the trail when a quick wind and rain storm hit the area. Although a few people did manage to fi nd themselves off course in the maze of trails at the Nordic site, no one got lost and there were no injuries on the ride.

Th e day ended with a great potluck dinner and awards ceremony with many great prizes thanks to donations. Overall, a fabulous day at a great new site! Looking forward to next year. Volunteers, riders and new members to BCCTRA are always welcome. Check out www.bcctra.ca for more information about the sport and schedule.

Th ank you again to all of the volunteers, without you these rides would not be possible! Special thanks to all of our sponsors for their generous donations and support.

Ride Management: Patti Posten, Erin

Williamson and Myrna Thompson

Diane Prinsen

Claudia Lane and Jesse Dawson

Ihope everyone has been getting a lot of fun riding in this summer. Personally, I have been so busy with

summer company and family activities that my horse barely knows who I am. I plan on correcting that starting tomorrow!

Th e Oliver Riding Club has been fairly busy. We are practicing with the mechanical cow at D Bar K every other Wednesday under the close supervision of Ken Macrea. Everyone is welcome to come watch or if you would like to participate, give Dawn Muller a call at 250-498-0636. Th ere is a fee of $30 per session for this instruction. Th ere are just 4 people per class.

We are still looking forward to the demo with Len and Donna Cooke. Th ey have 3 horses at diff erent stages of cutting training, so it will be really interesting.

Another new and exciting activity is “Horse Agility” sessions. Th ese are held opposite Wednesdays to the Cutting Lessons starting August 17. Th e class fi lled up very quickly - just 10 people with their horse per session. If you would like to get on the waiting list - contact

Dorothy Maclaughlin at 250-498-2310. Th is sounds like a really fun thing to do with your horse. If you are familiar with “dog agility,” then just imagine doing the many obstacles with your horse. I am told that eventually, you will not even have to use a lead rope - your horse will just run with you. I’m looking forward to watching this and hopefully participating down the road.

Some of our members are taking their ‘minis’ to the sessions. Th is will be really cute to watch. Th ese members are also getting into ‘driving’ their minis and having a lot of fun learning this new skill.

Th anks to Cate Turner, we have Marion Weiskopff coming in September to give a weekend clinic. I’m not sure if it is full, but call Cate if you are interested 250-485-0302.

Th e hunter-jumper clinics are going well. Call Sara Brown for more info 250-485-3838. Th ey have some extra sessions going.

Our ‘Dressage Practice Day’ was a hoot. We weren’t ‘judged’ - just given a lesson on how to ride the test. OMG! I came away with a deep respect for anyone

doing this type of competing. My biggest lesson of the day was that I really need to go back to square one and work on some basics. I did manage to provide some entertainment for everyone when I attempted to do the patterns! Th anks to Debbie House physically directing me, I managed get through it.

Speaking of Debbie, she is our amazing president and would be very happy to answer any questions you might have about our activities. Her number is 250-498-4326.

Oliver Riding Club Report By Kathy Malmberg

Verla Strawn driving her mini, Lokey. Binky is enjoying the ride on her lap. Lokey was

trained by John Wilkinson of Osoyoos.

On July 31st, fi ve horses and drivers met at the Coach Lamp farm of Shelley and Murray

Todd in Armstrong for a day of dressage, cones and obstacle driving. Th e day started with a brief safety talk then Shelley took everyone on a walk through the dressage test and cones course.

Aft er we had our turn driving the test and we moved onto the cones course which was a lovely fl owing drive with a few reverse gates to keep us on our toes; then onto a double set of obstacles that proved to be a challenge. We were then given the opportunity to drive everything several times, trying diff erent strategies to improve our times. We fi nished up just

in time for a wonderful potluck lunch and we were joined by the Russo family, Gabriele, just having been discharged from the hospital that morning. A speedy recovery Gabe!

In the aft ernoon Shelley hitched up her lovely Welsh gelding Kelsey and treated everyone to a drive. Th e perfect ending to a lovely day. Many thanks to Shelley and Murray for hosting this event. Th e cones were challenging and well thought out and gave everyone a taste of an arena driving trial-combined driving event. Th ank you to the participants.

Miniature Horses are making a big impression in combined driving. Talking to Ken Huber (Cariboo Trails CDE)

at their event out of 38 entries 16 were miniatures. Highpoint Training Overall winner was Dave Franklin driving his pair of Jewel and Tonka. Preliminary Overall Winner was Charlie Veinotte driving Mini Man, Rocky, Reese and Jingle.

Many of us are preparing for the IPE in Armstrong, a major event for some and we will be in the midst of it when this edition comes out. Results of the fair and other competitions will be in the following editions.

Best of luck to everyone and remember to have fun.

Okanagan Miniature Horse Club Update By Patricia Goodliff e



The Kelowna Gymkhana Club has had an awesome season thus far. Lots of amazing riders and times!

Our next Gymkhana is August 28th and will have new about that one in the next issue.

HIGHPOINT & RESERVE - JULY 17 MASTERSHP Liz Gibbs - Patch 55RES Sue Blacklock - Bear 48

SENIOR HP Janine Blacklock - Seven 69 RES Amanda Lamberton – Lightning 53

YOUTHHP Jesse Tarr - Chanook 57RES Kayla Stromsten - Skittles 50

JUNIOR HP Karly Roth - Niska 67 RES Karly Roth - Digger 63

PEE WEEHP Dalyce Russo - Spring 70RES Simone Blamire - Mikey 18

HIGHPOINT & RESERVE - AUG 7MASTERSHP Debbie Wright - Lily 60HP Liz Gibbs - Patch 60RES Linda Lamberton - Ali 52RES Heather Robson - Sheza Cutie 52 SENIORHP Amanda Lamberton – Lightning 59RES Nicole Samson - Smokey 56 RES Amy Russo - Mya 56

YOUTHHP Emma Klassen - Red 66RES Kayla Stromsten - Skittles 62

JUNIORHP Karly Roth - Niska 66 RES Karly Roth - Digger 62

PEE WEEHP Steven Robson - Shinga 68RES Dalyce Russo - Trigger 65

Kelowna Gymkhana News By Kaylaa Strombit

Photos courtesy of www.candidapple.ca

Dalyce Russo – Trigger

Nicole Samson - Smokey


MADE THAT WAY By Susan Ketchen

Reviewed by Carol M. Upton – www.dreamsaloud.ca

Usually it makes me feel better to wear my riding clothes. But today nothing helps, even when I buckle on my riding helmet and hop on my bike. Somehow I know I’m doomed. ~ Susan Ketchen

In this family fi ction sequel to Born Th at Way, Susan Ketchen reunites readers with the intrepid young Sylvia, who is challenged by a genetic disorder, wild about horses, and determined to fi nd solutions to the obstacles presented by her life in general. Sylvia wants to be a real horsewoman and she’s excited about getting her own horse, even if the horse is arriving at a less-than-perfect time. Brooklyn is, well, not quite a regular horse. He has big ears, makes strange sounds, and he’s already bitten the transport driver.

Ketchen captures, with humour and pathos, the developing personality and growing pains of a not quite fi ft een-year-old girl who would just like to be normal. Sylvia also wants to be treated as an adult, but sometimes, no one seems to listen very closely, and she must puzzle things out on her own.

Th e strength of this book lies in Ketchen’s examination of some topics that parents and children may fi nd diffi cult to discuss. What does it mean to be normal or disordered anyhow? Where does a young person turn when her parents don’t listen,

when she is tormented at school, and is now faced, not with her dream horse, but one who appears to be complicating her life even further.

Ketchen’s writing is fast-paced, compelling and full of surprises. Made Th at Way can be read in one sitting, but Sylvia’s persistence and creativity in overcoming her life’s challenges will inspire the reader for a lifetime.

Susan Ketchen was born in Nanaimo, B.C. and had a successful Family counseling practice for many years. She now resides on a small Vancouver Island hobby farm with her husband, two horses, two cats and a fl ock of chickens. Grows Th at Way, the third book in this series will be published in fall 2011. Visit Susan at: www.susanketchen.ca

Oolichan Books169 pages, Soft Cover, 2010, $12.95ISBN: 978-0-88982-270-2Available from Amazon or local bookseller

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WHAT EVERY HORSE SHOULD KNOW By Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill explores how horses learn, with a focus on hhe knowledge every horse tneeds to live safely and nconfi dently in the company of people. She examines the lessons that are vital for every domesticated horse, whether a trail horse, dressage or jumper, rodeo or ranch horse. She covers how to handle a horse without fear, how to teach respect and patience, and how to help the horse

master the actual “work” he needs to do. Th is book focuses on the behind-the-scene goals necessary

to develop a trainer’s consciousness. Understand the concepts, master the skills, develop the horse. If you work together

for safety, eff ectiveness, and unity, it will be a satisfying and successful experience.

For anyone intrigued by the equine mind and seeking insight into how to enrich and strengthen the horse–human relationship, this is a fascinating and essential reference.

Cherry Hill is an internationally known instructor and horse trainer and has written numerous books, including 101 Arena Exercises, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage, How to Th ink Like a Horse, to name only a few. Hill is also the author of Storey’s popular Arena Pocket Guides, six handy ringside manuals complete with riders’ exercises. Hill and her husband, Richard Klimesh, live in Colorado with their horses and cats. Th ey maintain an informative website, www.horsekeeping.com, where readers can fi nd information on their books, DVDs, and horsekeeping knowledge.

Storey Publishingwww.storey.com180 pages, Soft Cover $19.95 US, $24.95 CDNISBN 978-1-60342-713-5


Book Review

40 FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH RIDING By Hollie H. McNeil

Master the 40 basic elements essential to all riders in the classic disciplines of dressage, jumping, and eventing with this book and 90-minute DVD showing action sequences for each fundamental. Th ese fundamentals include correct seat, leg, and hand positions for the rider; the three basic gaits of walk, trot, and canter; how to perform halt and half-halt; how to direct a horse’s movement correctly and energetically; the stages of the training scale (rhythm, looseness, contact, impulsion, straightness, and collection); and how to perform basic schooling fi gures in the arena, from circles and serpentines to diagonals. Each fundamental is defi ned and explained in text and photos throughout the book, as well as in the 90-minute DVD, with an emphasis on how to avoid common errors. Th e DVD won a Telly Award for excellence in video production.

Hollie has done a masterful job explaining the basics and the details in a way that will help any rider. Th is book will be a valuable review for instructors who want to add to their tools for teaching.

Hollie H. McNeil is the owner and d head trainer at Riding Right Farm in South Cambridge, New York, whicch provides more than 3000 riding lessons each year, plus numerous shows, clinics and events. McNeil holds a German Trainer’s License and an International Trainers Passport, recognized by the FÉDÉRATION EQUESTRE INTERNATIONALE (FEI). She has been awarded Large and Small Bronze Performance Medals in Dressage and Jumping from the German Federation (FN). She started riding when she was four and has enjoyed everything from western riding and idi dshow jumping to working at a harness track and breezing Th oroughbreds at Saratoga. For the past 30 years Hollie has been a serious student of dressage, showing, and training through the FEI level.

Storey Publishingwww.storey.com192 pages, Hard Cover $35.00 USISBN- 978-1-60342-789-0


The School of Légèreté’s second clinic in the series of 10 clinics was a wonderful success!! July 21–24, 2011 saw participants from Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, BC, Alaska,

Minnesota, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Ohio, California, Florida and Texas, all converging at the ForTh eHorse Equestrian Centre in Chase, BC.

Master Philippe Karl, from France, brought his method of teaching riders and horses in full expression as riders learned more about the great masters of all time in the equestrian arts. Th ey worked on their technique in earnest as their happy horses joined in.

On Day 4 of the clinic laughter and applause fi lled the arena as riders and horses jumped!! Th is is what the Dressage

University is all about! Great learning was had by all who left with the excitement to return in October.

For more information go to www.ForTh eHorse.com.

Clinic Series with Master Philippe Karl By Chris Adderson


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Tails to be Told…A treasure chest of memories.

We want you to look back, refl ect, recollect, and share your photos and memories with us.

Th is is not a contest – it is your moment to share with our readers anything from days gone by.Th e older the story (and photo), the more fascinating.Could be from 20 years ago, 50 years, or a story your grandfather shared with you.

STORIES MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PHOTOSend Saddle Up one to two photos and your memoirs (up to 250 words maximum please). Memoirs will be printed as space allows each month. Please include your phone number and location for our fi les and verifi cation if needed. We would like to print your name (or initials) and location with your submission. You are welcome to send one or more in the months ahead as well. This will be a regular monthly feature… so start looking through those photo albums and share your stories with us. Photos will only be returned if you provide a self-addressed stamped envelope. See page 4 for contact information.

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Over 1,700 people were in attendance for the Horse Races at Kin Race Track in Vernon,

BC, on Sunday August 21 and witnessed the 118th running of the Vernon Cup.

Th e large crowd was treated to an exciting aft ernoon of races at the oldest operating race track in Canada.

Th ere were fi ve races over the course of the aft ernoon with the fi rst race of the 2011 race season being won by Billy Stark ridden by Vernon jockey Paula Enns. Th e feature race of the day, the 1 1/8 mile Vernon Cup, was won by Smart Call in one of the closest races of the day. Th e margin of victory between fi rst and third place was less than one length.

Th e success was not limited to the track, however, with over $23,000 bet on the day. Organizers are hopeful that the large crowds will be back on Sunday, September 11 when the races return to Kin Race Track. Gates open at noon; Parade to post at 1:15 p.m.

Welcome back to the 2011 Vernon RaceDays at the historic Kin Race Track with Live Paramutual Racing; Simulcast Racing; Beer Gardens; Food and much more. And Prizes to! Admission is only $3.00 at the gates and Race programs are only $5.00.

See you at the races!

For more information contact Ed Woolley, President,

Kin Racetrack Association, 250-542-9944 or cell 250-309-2139

or mailOkanagan Equestrian Society,

PO Box 682, Vernon, BC V2H 6M6.

Horse racing began on the current site of Kin Race Track in the late 1800’s. At the time it consisted of a group of local farmers gathering to race in one of the fi elds. Th e Vernon Jockey Club was incorporated in 1893 for the purpose of holding professional horse races and organized racing has been held on the same site ever since.

118th Running of the Vernon Cup By Ed Woolley

RESULTTS Sunday, August 221, 20011

HANDLE: $23,153.

Racee # 1 - 4 FFur - Purse $3,0000 Racee # 4 - 6-1//2 Fur - Purse $3,000TB CClaiming $22500. Non Winnners in 2011 TB AAllowance Non winners 33 or 4 Rac

3 yr old & Up 3 yr old & UpWeigght 126 lbss - 3 yr olds Alww 3 lbs Weigght 126 lbss - 3 yr olds Alww 3 lbs

3 Billy Stark P. Enns NK 7 Gil J. Rodriguueq 1/25 Sher T. Walker 1 1/2 1 A Lasting PPeace T. Walker 44 Cabron G. Asencio H 3 Go Gene BBaby Go D. Assoonn 26 Tanys's Tooad A. Angeles 4 4 Bran Dee SSelect G. Asencio 21 Only Top MMoney G. Stein 5 Simply Samm G. Stein 1 1/22 Zoolu Nighhts Scratchedd 6 Trieste'd NN True P. Enns 2 Maybe Laddy Scratchedd

Mutuels Time: 45.44 Win Place Show Feature Mutuels Time: 120:95 6.40 3.40 2.40 Qu $35.40 Win Place Show Feature

4.00 2.70 Ex $42.70 6.60 4.30 3.60 Qu $25.802.80 Tri $ 348.50 6.30 3.20 Ex $29.50

Winnning Horse TTrainer: Marvin Abrahamsson 2.80 Tri $108.40Winnning Horse OOwner: Marvin AAbrahamson Winnning Horse Trainer: E. Ranndy Abrahaamson

Winnning Horse Owner: E. Randy AbrahaamsonRacee # 2 - 4 Fuur - Purse $3,0000 TB AAllowance Non Winners 22 Races Life Racee #5 - 1 1/88 Mile - Purse $4,5003 yr old & Up The Vernon CuupWeigght 126 lbss - 3 yr old Alw 3 lbs TB AAllowance

3 yeaars olds & up 1 April's Seccret Star D. Assoonn 2 Weigght 126 lbss - 3 yr olds alww 3 lbs 2 Sue's Boy Sue G. Stein 2 1/2 3 Warbeast A. Angeles 4 3 Smart Call G. Stein 3/44 Image Thiss T. Walker 1/2 1 Lukin Awesome T. Walker NK5 Wanderinggstarfire G. Asencio 6 4 West Walkker D. Assoonn 1 1/26 Rollin For Doris J. Rodriguuez 2 Recalled G. Asencio 3

5 Northern PPointe A. Zacherle 20Mutuels Time: 45.54 7 Born'n Bluee Genes J. Rodriguueq

Win Place Show Feature 6 Want The Facts Scratchedd10.80 7.60 3.00 Qu $17.30

5.00 3.20 Ex $87.10 Mutuels Time: 154.04 3.20 Tri $48.20 Win Place Show Feature

DD $121.10 11.30 4.40 3.00 Qu $13.90 3.90 2.70 Ex $26.80

Winnning Horse TTrainer: Robert C. Smith 3.90 Tri $233.70Winnning Horse OOwner: Edna Jaamieson Winnning Horse Trainer: Glen SScarlett

Winnning Horse Owner: G. Scarlett, B. Loong, N. McConnnellRacee # 3 - 6-1//2 Fur - Purse $$3,000 TB AAllowance Fillies & MaressWeigght 126 lbss - 3 yr old Alw 3 lbs

2 Andthatsthhetruth G.Asencioo 31 Doozyburgg D. Assoonn 46 Missis Calddwell G. Stein 3 Victorious Vye Scratchedd 4 Midnight VVictress Scratchedd 5 Regal Prommise Scratchedd

Mutuels Time: 119:79 Win Place Show Feature 4.10 2.70 Qu

2.30 Ex $7.70 Tri $9.00

Winnning Horse TTrainer: James Strachan Winnning Horse OOwner: James SStrachan


BC Rodeo Association

BRITISH COLUMBIA RODEO ASSOCIATION#5 – 150B OLIVER STREET

WILLIAMS LAKE, BCV2G 1L8PHONE: (250) 398-4104 FAX: (250) 398-4101

EMAIL: [email protected]

Offi ce Manager: Denise SwampyOffi ce Hours: (Winter Offi ce Hours: Mon to Thurs 10 –4:30)(Summer Offi ce Hours: Mon to Fri 9:30–5)2011 BCRA Board of DirectorsPresident: Trish Stevens (250) 961-9005Vice President: Ray Jasper (250) 991-8391Directors:Ty Lytton (250) 396-7710Adam D’Entremont (250) 249-9618Wade McNolty (250) 296-3175Tim Terepocki (250) 280-7653Gord Puhallo (250) 394-4034Bernie Rivet (250) 392-7153Allison Everett (250) 296-4778Rob Everett (250) 296-4778Trish Stevens (250) 961-9005Laura James (250) 567-8640Brett Fraser (250) 296-0169Ray Jasper (250) 991-8391

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GRASSLAND EQUIPMENT LTD2011 Team Roping Season Leader Saddlesand BCRA Championship Finals Buckles

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and BCRA Championship Finals Buckle.Also supports Rodeo for Youth Foundation

~ Team Regency

WRANGLER /20X2011 Ladies Barrel Racing Season Leader Saddle

and BCRA Committee Sponsor

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US FOR THE 2011 SEASON - YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

GOLD SPONSORSPG KLASSIC AUTOBODY, Prince George, BC~ 2011 Pee Wee Barrel Racing Season Leader Saddle.ROCK CONSTRUCTION & MINING - Peter Walker2011 Junior Breakaway Season Leader SaddleJENNA WILLS MEMORIAL FUND – Wills Family2011 Junior Barrel Racing Season Leader SaddleCANART CATTLE CO. Junior Steer Riding Season Leader Saddle

SILVER BUCKLE SPONSORSSPECTRUM RESOURCE GROUP2011 Rookie of the Year BuckleGJ RODEO CO. - Gene & Joy Allen2011 Rookie Rough Horse Rider Buckle BCES – BC Entry System, - B. Swampy2011 Breakaway Roping BuckleBAR E CONTRACTING – Rob & Allison Everett2011 Pee Wee Barrel Racing Finals BuckleNORTHERN HEALTH BC2011 Junior Steer Riding Buckle

BRONZE SPONSORSPMG COMMUNICATION2011 Steer Wrestling Horse of the Year Award2011 BCRA FINALS JACKET SPONSORKAMLOOPS LARGE ANIMAL VET CLINIC- C. Mikkelsen2011 CHILCOTIN TOUR SERIES SPONSORSWilliams Lake & District Credit UnionPMT Chartered AccountantsDon & Nancy MacdonaldCariboo Team Realty - Court Smith

HOST HOTELS:GRACE INN - 250-992-2187 • SANDMAN - 250-747-3511TOWER INN - 1-877-297-2239BILLY BARKER CASINO & LODGE - 250-992-5533REGENCY’S ROAD TO THE RODEO – We’ll take you there!

Return transportation to Quesnel from Prince George or from Williams Lake; via Gold Pan City Stage Lines. Package includes: return transportation, Rodeo Tickets for Saturday and Sunday; Saturday night Barn Dance ticket and one night accommodation at the Best Western Tower Inn.

Package Prices: Single Hotel occupancy $209.00 + taxes or Double Hotel occupancy $159.99 + taxes (per person). To book call 250-992-9293. Off er expires September 12, 2011.

2011 Rodeo ScheduleSeptember 2-3: PWRA/BCRA Ritzville, WASeptember 2-4: PWRA/BCRA Monroe, WASeptember 3-4: NPRA/BCRA Roy, WASeptember 3-5: North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo, BarriereSeptember 16-18: BCRA Championship Finals, Quesnel


BC Interior Arabian Horse Associationwww.bciaha.com photos by Barn News.

BC Interior Arabian Horse Associationwww.bciaha.com

President / Encampment Chair: Wally Goertz Ph/Fax: 250-546-6004 [email protected]: Cori Wilson 250-764-4145 [email protected] Secretary / Webpage Editor: Tamora Davy [email protected] / Membership: Dani Goldenthal Ph/Fax :250-832-4111 [email protected] Flying Carpet: Alysha Bartlett [email protected]: Breen Johnson 250-832-9122 [email protected]/or Cheryl Johnson [email protected] Riding Program: Cori Wilson 250-764-4145 [email protected]

The next and probably fi nal Debbie Storey Clinic for this year has been confi rmed for September 24

and 25 at Asmara Stables. Th e cost for this Clinic will be $140/weekend for Seniors and $120/weekend for Juniors. Stabling is available at $15/night. Spectators are welcome at no charge. Coff ee and lunch is available by donation. Anyone interested in attending this clinic should contact Karel at (250) 546-0098 or by email at [email protected] as soon as possible, as these clinics fi ll up fast and we can only take a limited number of riders.

BCIAHA would like to congratulate all the Canadian competitors at this year’s

Canadian Nationals held at the Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB. Way to go!

Barn News:Asmara Stables

Young Kara Goertz, age 5, rode Granny’s show mare, Klassical Jazz, in a lesson at Asmara Stables this August. Klassical Jazz loved her new job as an equestrian teacher, too. Kara worked hard to accomplish her rising trot!

Austin Goertz, age 7, looked good in his riding duds as he climbed aboard the patient and trusting Dino, age 25. Austin was so proud that he was riding in Granny’s dressage saddle in an improved

position in his lesson with Vicki Davies. Both horses are sired by Wally and Sheila’s former stallion, the imported Spanish Arabian *Azur. What a wonderful legacy he has left !

Both children enjoyed the ponies on the farm - Snickers, owned by Carol Bennett and of course Austin’s little mare, Chelsea. Th e ponies were back and forth to the barn several times a day for brushing, as the children learned how to halter, lead, open and close gates and manage the little horses without help. Th e little horses loved the attention, but what a good accomplishment for both children.

We hope to see many Morgan horses at the IPE in Armstrong over the Labour

Day weekend. Good luck to you all.Change of plans… our next meeting

will be Saturday, September 10th at Roman’s house in Armstrong starting at high noon (bring pot-luck snackies please). It will be outside (unless raining) – so dress accordingly. Come on out and let us know how you did at the IPE (bring photos too). At this meeting we will fi nalize plans and volunteers for our October 1st event!

Find the Golden Horse Shoe! Th e BC

Interior Morgan Horse Club will be hosting a Scavenger Hunt and Poker Ride on Saturday, October 1st at the Larch Hills X-Country Trails south of Salmon Arm.

Th is is an open event – all are welcome - to ride or drive the marked trails. It is a fundraiser for the BCIMHC.

We encourage minis to mules to draft s to come out and join us in what may be your ‘last’ FUN outing before the cold weather hits us. We do ask that you have your Horse Council BC insurance and, please, no dogs.

Watch for posters in your local tack/feed store. Check www.bcimhc.com for more info. Th e site will be updated regularly, so do check back. Or you can call Rachael 250-679-1175 or Nancy 250-546-9922.

BC Interior Morgan Horse Club By Nancy Roman


Kamloops, B Cwww.PineTreeRidingClub.comNewsletter contact: Tracey Nordal, [email protected] contact: Alison Miller, [email protected]

Pine Tree Riding Club

This is going to be a short newsletter everyone, just a few reminders and then I’ll let you go about your day.

Our last days of fun and competition are upon us. September 10th is our Gymkhana Day and September 11th is our Play Day. And one more show as well… on September 18th there will be a Hunter/Jumper Show. More information about this show is available on Pine Tree’s website.

We’ve got a lot of places to fi ll for next year’s committee group. It’s time for a fresh batch of people to help keep this wonderful club growing. Here is a list of the positions most likely open for next year:

- Play days;- Lawn mowing and grounds maintenance;- Newsletter;- Web page.New people with new ideas to be on the board of directors!!!!

Annual General Meeting to be held in November. It’s at this meeting that a new committee gets voted in and open positions become fi lled. We will need everyone’s support during this meeting.

Due to the recent break-ins at Pine Tree, along with a few other problems we’ve been having (vehicles doing donuts in the parking areas and tearing up the grounds, garbage being left , and most recently someone dumping their lawn clippings at the grounds), we have locked the main gates.

Members can still access the grounds on horseback from the top of the grounds (along Cooney Road) and from the end of Norland Drive. Members who are planning to trailer their horses in to ride will need to contact one of the directors (listed under contacts on the website) to get the combination.

We ask that if you have the combination, you do not give it to anyone else, and that you ensure the gates are locked again when you leave.

Have a great September!

Dalton Fink

Jordan Schindel

Macalan Jolicoeur

Katie Bennett

Brody Daburger

Trail ride anyone?With visitors over the summer, a nice

horseback ride in the mountains sounds like fun. Do your homework, ask questions. Currently, there are no regulations in place for trail riding businesses. Aside from the insurance companies’ guidelines, provided they have coverage, you can simply rent a horse or two, saddle up, and get on the trails.

Are the horses well trained? Are health/feeding records kept? Are the horses sound? How many rides do they do in a day? Are the guides adequately trained? Do they handle the horses respectfully, in a non-violent way?

Th ere is no such thing as a bomb-proof horse! Th ey are living animals that will and do react to objects, people and situations.

Tourists rely on information they are told. Th ey oft en don’t know the signs of an

unhealthy horse or poor business practices. Be responsible… if you see abuse or

mistreatment of horses, please tell someone in a position of authority. Do it for the horses. Do it for our tourists and local riders.

We all hurt when someone gets hurt!

Courtesy of Lorraine Pelletier, EC Certifi ed Coach, Tranquille Farms, Lake Country BC

TIP OF THE MONTH


Endurance Riders Association of BC

Offi cers & Directors 2011President -June Melhuish [email protected] - Ruth Moorby [email protected] - Lori Bewza [email protected] - Lynn Wallden [email protected]:Louise Abbott [email protected] Bloomfi eld toniabloomfi [email protected] Mayer [email protected] Bessuille [email protected] O’Brennan [email protected] Ellis [email protected] Anthony [email protected] Miskimmin [email protected]

www.ERABC.com

They told him it couldn’t be done but, as usual, Cory Anthony did it. He found sites for 61 horses, their trucks, trailers,

their people and equipment on the grounds of the Peachland Riding Club - a rolling, treed facility perched above the town of Peachland. Cory met each arrival, and a brief consultation led them to a spot that met their needs effi ciently.

But fi nding space became the more manageable one of Ride Manager Cory’s concerns... the trails and loops that had been carefully and liberally ribboned, pie-plated and arrowed the week before, were sabotaged and de-marked just days before the ride. Aft er re-ribboning, they were stripped again. And again. Cory and his “signifi cant co-managers” Dana and Mark were re-ribboning up to the moment of the start. Obviously someone had a huge problem - and so sad to add this senseless extra work to an already onerous job of ride management.

Th e morning of ride day dawned clear and bright as fi ft een 50-Milers headed out at 6:00am, followed at 7:00am by forty-six 25-Milers, all hoping that the day would be cooler than the previous day. Riders of both levels fi nished their respective loops almost simultaneously, but veterinarians Rob Mulligan, Sarah Greenwood, and Henry Kleinhofmeyer kept the lines moving effi ciently at the vet-check. Five riders joined in at 10:00am for their 12-mile loop - except for pony, Biscuit, who put in a few extra miles aft er deserting his young rider. Th ankfully, she was okay, and Biscuit was found safely.

At 3 hours and 7 minutes, Kerry-Jo Stewart and her Akhal-Teke mare Darginka were the fi rst in of the 25-Mile competitors. Kerry-Jo and Darginka have been working

together a few years to come to this level of competition. Good job! Fanny Barrette and Maverick were hot on their heels at 3:09. All top ten riders completed in 4:01 or under - a good pace for new trail!

Gail Jewell and her stallion KD Colonel completed the 50-Mile course in 6 hours and 18 minutes with riding partner Claudia Astfalk on Gail’s NL Temptation (Sassy), coming in at 6:19. Elroy Karius and Apache Eclipse brought in Junior Rider Katya Levermann on Avtar at 6:47, and fi rst-timer Amanda Dickinson on Diamond Reo arrived at 7:31. Karen Ellis and Electra completed the top 10 at 8:52. See www.erabc.com for complete results.

Th e Awards Presentations had the boisterous atmosphere that the club has learned to expect from a “Cory Anthony” event. High Vet score in the 25-Mile event was achieved by Romana Van Lissum and Forever a Lady who, at 4:26, fi nished 21st in the large fi eld of 46. Claudia Astfalk and Sassy swept Best Condition and High Vet score in the 50-Mile level. Good job to both recipients who took care of their horses on a hot day over a new course! Dana from Nickers Saddlery presented her barefoot/booted awards to Brandi Anthony for 50-Milers, and once again to Fred Voglemaier for 25-Milers.

Th ree new categories of awards, compliments of Cory, were “Furthest Distance by a Newbie” to Amanda Dickinson (50-Mile), “Best in Fashion” to Shari McFarland (always!), and “Best Dog Sitter and Endurance Auntie” to Toni Bloomfi eld. Congratulations again to fi rst-time ride manager Cory Anthony and his team Dana Johnsen and Mark Makwich... and more. And thank you, too!

A reminder to any of you with outstanding pledges from Cory’s Quest to send them in to Club Secretary Lori Bewza, or arrange Paypal with Treasurer Lynn Wallden. Please recognize the tremendous work that Cory achieved on behalf of ERABC! Pledges redeemed to date total nearly $2,700, all from the hard work and dedication of Cory and his support team!

By the time this appears in print, rides at Skimikin Lake and Anarchist Mountain will be happy memories, and the fi nal ride of the season, the Westbank Rocker, will be days away - hope to see you there.

Our next club event will be the Annual General Meeting, so far scheduled

for Kamloops on November 12; details to be confi rmed. Plans are to include a brief “Introduction to Ride Management” presentation for those interested in stepping up for the job. Plans also include a presentation by guest speaker Nancy Beacon of Ontario, a moving force in Endurance and Competitive Trail riding both on the trail and in the organization since 1967. Let us know what she might tell you from her experience! And, of course, the event includes our club banquet and the Annual Awards Presentations. If you can’t be riding, there’s nowhere else to be!

Controlled start for 25-Milers at WCW

Competitors waiting to pulse in

Darginka and Maverick pulsing in at 25-Mile completion

Biscuit and friends starting 12 miles


BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVEhttp://bchorsemen.org

President: Jonathan Driesen, [email protected] - 604 864-0730 Vice President: Rose Schroeder, [email protected] - 604-854-1245Vice President: Jack Breaks, Webmaster, [email protected] - 604 856 7786 Vice President: John King, [email protected] - 250-338-6789 Recording Secretary: Susan Shumey, [email protected] - 604 856-1396 Treasurer: Sharon Pickthorne, [email protected] - 250-337-1818 Past President: Gord MacKenzie, [email protected] - 250 679-3999 Work Bee Coordinator: Ian Compton, [email protected] - 250-337-8720 Joint Trail & Access (Horse Council): Rose Schroeder, [email protected] - 604 854-1245 Horse Council Director: Isabel Pritchard, [email protected] - 250 764-4533 Education: Mary Huntington, [email protected] - 604-988-8442

The Back Country Horsemen of BCThe Headwaters Equestrian Campsite By Kelly Hawes, Vice Chair, Yarrow Chapter

The Yarrow Chapter of Back Country Horsemen has outdone themselves again. On Saturday,

July 29, they had the grand opening of the Headwaters Equestrian Campsite at Manning Park. Th e event was a combined celebration including BC Parks’ 100th Anniversary and Back Country Horsemen’s 20th Anniversary. Th e day started with wagon rides at the Lighting Lakes Park area and a parade with BC Parks leading the way along with two RCMP offi cers in red serge, one of them on horseback. It continued with many members of BCHBC riding through and around Manning Park Resort, a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling the campsite sign and a Potluck dinner for all the volunteers. Th ese were only some of the activities that were going on that day. Th ere were 28 rigs parked in our new campsite and approximately 89 Back Country Horsemen members were in attendance. Defi nitely a full house for a campsite designed for eight rigs!

Rose Schroeder, Chair of Yarrow Chapter, was the driving force of this project, with the support of many volunteers from the Yarrow and Aldergrove Chapters. Th e fi rst meeting was held on June 16, 2010 with a team of four to present our idea to BC Parks and Manning Park Resort. Our fi rst ground-breaking work bee was on September 17 and 18, 2010, with two teams of horses pulling logs out of the woods to build a perimeter fence and 25 volunteers to put it up. With a three-year plan to fully complete this project we have our work

cut out for us. Th e fi rst year ended with approximately 500 men/women-hours spent. Th e campsite is presently usable with many drive-through campsites to park your rig and many trails close by to explore. By the end of the third year, we are hoping to

have each campsite include corrals, a fi re ring and picnic table. A map kiosk and a communal gazebo with a large fi re pit will be added features.

Yarrow Chapter worked hard this past year at raising funds for this campsite by doing a barn dance, bottle drives, pub night fundraisers, and applying for many grants that were available and actually receiving a few. With only the fi rst year completed, we still need to raise more funds. We are thankful for the help of BC Parks and Manning Park Resort, Horse Council BC and Equine Canada. We couldn’t have made this happen without them.

Mountie Dave Smith, with riders Kelly Hawes (on Fjord) and daughter Kirsten Hawes.


The APHA Convention and Membership Meeting is taking place at the Hilton in Vancouver, WA from September 29 to

October 1, 2011 and all association members are encouraged to participate in this important function. Th ere are several meetings planned for many diff erent committees such as Youth, Show Rules, Judges and Regional Club initiatives. Attendees will have the opportunity to express their views on matters of importance to the association, and ask questions of APHA offi cers about the variety of programs off ered by APHA. All convention attendees are invited to attend a fun-fi lled welcome reception hosted by Zone 1 and NWCC on the evening of Sept 29, and to also consider the Columbia River Tour planned for a Saturday wind-up. BCPHC will be sponsoring one of 25 gift baskets to be auctioned off at the Inaugural Dinner ceremony, with all proceeds going to support the APHA Scholarship Program and the 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2012. Please refer to www.apha.com/convention for more details.

Th ere was an excellent showing of Paint Horses at Delta Riding Club’s Summer Classic, on August 7! Nearly one quarter of the entries for the English/Western show were APHA-registered horses (!!), all eligible to compete for the BCPHC-sponsored High Point Paint award. Kelly Allen brought her homozygous stallion, Th e Huntsman, while 4-H member Mackenzie Faye made her fi rst trip to Delta with Dandy Lad. Margo and Avery Murray and Colleen Ebner invested the miles to come all the way from Maple Ridge with Classy Cooper, Cashin In On Dreams and Icy Cool Coosa, and were not disappointed. BCPHC president Colleen Schellenberg and her daughter, Emma, brought All Reddy Smoke N from Langley and took home reserve Intermediate, while Richmond’s Megan Kenney showed Alicia Harper’s Hylee Classical QT on both days of the show (Saturday was Hunter day). When all was said and done, however, it was Tamara Jameson riding Cathy Glover’s Super Miss Lucy who won the coveted BCPHC laptop bag. Tamara and Lucy also won the Senior and Western high points, while Margo and

Cooper took reserve Senior.As well, we would like to congratulate

a few more Free Trophy program winners so far this year. Becky Bell, from Fort St John, with her 3-year-old Paint mare, BC Miss Revenue, won high point in Dawson Creek at the end of June. Lana Nuit, owned and ridden by Randy Ophus of Vanderhoof, won the high point Paint of the Open All Breed at the 3 in 1 show in Smithers, and made a great showing in the Open Ranch Cutting, winning over numerous other Quarter Horses and Paints. Several of our BCPHC members competed at the BC Heritage Championship Show held at Th underbird. Congratulations go to 2011 grad Devon Smith (what’s a prom night without your Paint Horse) and SW Roxy Barlink on their success in winning Showmanship, Horsemanship and Handy Horse. Avery Murray won Western Showmanship, Horsemanship and placed 4th in Western Pleasure. Honourable mention also goes to Colleen Ebner, Margo Murray and Marilyn Griffi n for their top fi ve fi nishes in Showmanship and some of the trail classes.

BC Paint Horse Club - Colour Your World - Own A Paint

www.bcphc.comPres Colleen Schellenberg [email protected] Pres Cathy Glover [email protected] Marilyn Griffi n mgriffi [email protected] Dianne Rouse [email protected] Director

Andrew Thomas [email protected] Director (BC & Alaska) Jodie Moore [email protected] www.apha.com 817 834-2742

Devon Smith and SW Roxy Barlink

Randy Ophus and Lana Nuit

Colleen Ebner and Icy Cool Coosa

Becky Bell and BC Miss Revenue

Avery Murray and Cashin In On Dreams

Tamara Jameson and Super Miss Lucy. Photo by Cathy Glover.


Clubs & Associations

Appaloosa Horse Club of CanadaOfficial Canadian Registry for the Appaloosa Breed

~ Integrity ~ Quality. The Best Ingredients in the Recipe for Success

ApHCCBox 940, Claresholm AB T0L 0T0

403-625-3326Fax: 403-625-2274

[email protected]

www.appaloosa.ca

THE ALBERTA DONKEY AND MULE CLUB www.albertadonkeyandmule.com Clinics, Shows, Trail Rides/Drives and lots of Fun. 780-696-3892 9/12

ARMSTRONG/ENDERBY RIDING CLUB Rebecca Hilbrander 250-546-0052Fun Days, Shows, Clinics, www.armstrongenderbyridingclub.org 11/11

BARRIERE & DISTRICT RIDING CLUB, Katharine Ferguson, [email protected] Events & more at www.barrieredistrictridingclub.com 3/12

BC CARRIAGE DRIVING SOCIETY, Pres: Betsy Nasmyth 250-352-2427From Minis to Draft, www.bccarriagedriving.com 8/12

BC COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDERS ASSOC. www.bcctra.ca 2/12

Pres: Tammy Mercer 250-335-3390, [email protected] BC CUTTING HORSE ASSOC. Pres: Ken Hartley [email protected] or web www.bccha.ca 4/12

BC DRAFT UNDER SADDLE CLUB. Open to all Draft and Draft X. Pres: Dawn Germscheid 604-617-7354, www.bcdraftundersaddleclub.com 10/11

BC INTERIOR ARABIAN HORSE ASSOC. 250-546-6004 Arabian Encampment, Youth Club, Racing, Endurance 12/11

BC INTERIOR HORSE RESCUE SOCIETY. Our mission is to rescue, protect, help and prevent the abuse of horses. Memberships/volunteers. www.bcihrs.com 250-260-5344 9/12

BC INTERIOR MORGAN HORSE CLUB Sect’y: Rachael Sdoutz 250-679-1175 4/12

[email protected]. Meetings, Trail Rides, Socials, www.bcimhc.com BC MINIATURE HORSE CLUB www.miniaturehorsesbc.com 7/12

Pres: Bec Bermudez 604-823-4443, Annual Show June 11-12, Cloverdale, BCBC PAINT HORSE CLUB President: Colleen Schellenberg 604-534-8287Shows, Horses for sale, Membership 5/12

BC QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION Membership: Lynne Carter 604-880-6138 [email protected] or visit www.bcqha.com 9/11

BC RANCH CUTTING HORSE ASSOC. (Fraser Valley) Sally Rees 604-534-9449, www.bcrcha.com 4/12

BC RODEO ASSOC., #5-150B Oliver St, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1L8250-398-4104 Offi ce, [email protected], www.rodeobc.com 3/12

BC SPORTHORSE-SPORTPONY BREEDERS GROUP, Membership: Shelley Fraser 604-534-8782, Show Secretary: Ulli Dargel 604-421-6681, www.bcsporthorses.com 5/12

BOUNDARY HORSE ASSOC. (Grand Forks) Pres: Howie Hunt 250-443-4461, [email protected], visit www.boundaryhorse.ca for Events 6/12

CANADIAN DISASTER ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAM (CDART), emergency animal rescue division of Critteraid. www.cdart.org, www.critteraid.org, Deborah Silk 250-493-9752 0CANADIAN HORSE HERITAGE & PRESERVATION SOCIETY Preserving for our children the horse of our forefathers. 604-530-5772 www.chhaps.org 4/12

ENDURANCE RIDERS ASSOCIATION OF BC www.ERABC.comSecretary: Lori Bewza, [email protected] 250-679-8247 12/11

EQ TRAILS ASSOCIATION Advocates for Horses on Trails, Managers ofSkimikin Campground. www.eqtrail.webs.com or 250-832-4943, 250-835-4496 4/12

GIT ‘ER DONE! GYMKHANA CLUB, Family oriented fun. [email protected], www.freewebs.com/giterdonegymkhanaclub 8/12

HORSE COUNCIL BC 1-800-345-8055 www.hcbc.caRepresenting the interests of BC’s equine industry.11/11yyINTERIOR CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION 10/11

Grant Beyer, President 250-319-0201 or Bonnie Meints 250-374-6815KELOWNA GYMKHANA CLUB Amanda Blamire 250-764-1397 [email protected], www.kelownagymkhana.com 12/11

MISSION HORSE CLUB (Fraser Valley) Pres: Sherryl Hopkins 604-820-5109English/Western Shows, Gymkhanas, Trophy Show, www.missionhorseclub.com 5/12

NORTH OK THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOC. 250-549-0105 Spring & Fall Riding Sessions for the disabled 0

OKANAGAN MINIATURE HORSE CLUB AMHA, AMHR Sanctioned Shows, Fun Days & Clinics, www.okanaganminiaturehorseclub.com 7/12

OLIVER RIDING CLUB President: Debbie House 250-498-4326, [email protected], www.oliverridingclub.com 7/12

PEACHLAND RIDING CLUB Holly Dickinson 250-870-0601 3/12

Fun & Family oriented! See www.peachlandridingclub.com for activities PERUVIAN HORSE CLUB OF BC Annual Show, Parades/Demos, Stallions, Breeders, www.phcbc.ca 12/11

PINE TREE RIDING CLUB (Kamloops) Alison Miller, [email protected], Annual Show, Activities, www.pinetreeridingclub.com 7/12

PROJECT EQUUS - Working to protect B.C.’s wild horses. Adoptions available. Contact Theresa Nolet 250-492-4921, www.critteraid.org 0SOUTH OKANAGAN HORSE ASSOC. Shows, Clinics, Fun Days, Spirit of Life Ride, www.soha-online.com 10/11

WESTERN CANADIAN REINING ASSOC. 11/11

Linda 604-856-9574, [email protected], www.wcra.info

“Experience the Real West YOUR WAY”Choose From: Working Ranch

- Guest Ranch - Country - Back Country

www.albertacountryvacation.com 12/11

BCHBC provides a social, safe learning atmosphere for all equestrians inter-ested in trail riding and the back country. We strive to preserve and enhance

the use of public lands for all equestrians.Pres. Jonathan, 604-556-6884 or www.bchorsemen.org 12/11

The Back Country Horsemen of B.C.

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: Marnie Somers,

President 204-834-2479 or [email protected]@ p 7/12

CQHA The Canadian Quarter Horse Association is an affiliate


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REQUIRED FORMAT FOR EACH DATE: Jan 1-3 OPEN HORSE SHOW, Smith Arena, Smithsville, BC, John 604-123-4567 [email protected], www.smithshow.com

august29-Sep 9

ggHORSEMANSHIP CAMP for Adults, Falling Star Ranch, Dunster,

Birgit 250-968-6801, www.fallingstarranch.ca31-Sep 1 GLENN STEWART Natural Horsemanship, Stage 2/3 Advanced Clinic, Smithers, BC, Anika at [email protected] or 250-846-549431–Sep 1 MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Victoria/Metchosin, Kristina Millar 250-478-2051, [email protected] 2 PARELLI NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP - Devanee Cardinal, Barriere, BC, www.cardinalranch.com 250-968-4481

september 2-3 MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Ladysmith/Duncan, John Lane 250-743-1268, [email protected] or Jill & Mark Sampson 250-245-2829, [email protected] GLENN STEWART Natural Horsemanship, Stage 1 Clinic, Smithers, BC, Anika at [email protected] or 250-846-54942-4 AQHA/APHA/ALL BREED EVERGREEN CIRCUIT,TT BCPHC sanctioned/NWCC www.bcphc.com Thunderbird Show Park, Langley, Barbara [email protected] SOUTH PEACE HORSE TRIALS, Grande Prairie, AB, Geri Hives 780-568-3019, [email protected], www.southpeacehorseclub.ca3-5 ISLAND 22 HORSE TRIALS, Island 22, Chilliwack, www.horsetrialsbc.com 3-5 BCRA NORTH THOMPSON FALL FAIR & RODEO, Barriere, 250-672-5672, www.rodeobc.com 3-5 TIMBERLAND BONANZA/HORSE SHOW, Thornhill Ag. Grd., Terrace, BC, Marty 250-633-2350, www.totemsaddleclub.com3-9 EQUINE MASSAGE THERAPY Certifi cation Course, Ladysmith, Y www.equinerehab.ca, 1-888-EQUINE2 (378-4632) 4 ROYAL ANARCHIST ENDURANCE RIDE, Osoyoos, BC, Jon 250-491-0622 www3.telus.net/public/rescorla/RoyalAnarchistEnduranceRide.htm4 HORSES AND HEROES HORSE SALE, 108 Resort Stables, 108 Ranch, BC, Jennifer 250-791-6519 [email protected] 4-5 MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Port Alberni, Doris Pittman 250-724-4645, [email protected] GLENN STEWART Extreme Horsemanship Challenge Clinic & Competition, Smithers, BC, Anika at [email protected] or 250-846-54945-6 PARELLI NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP, Devanee Cardinal, Cardinal Ranch, BC, www.cardinalranch.com 250-968-44815-16 SHAWN SEABROOK CLINIC, Second Program (1st session), Wild Card Ranch, Didsbury, AB, 403-998-7289, www.shawnseabrook.com6–7 MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Port McNeil, Liz Gachter 250-956-8223, [email protected] PARELLI - LEVEL 3/4 DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - Don Halladay, Cardinal Ranch, BC, www.cardinalranch.com 250-968-44819 HORSE SALE, BC Livestock, Williams Lake, 250-398-7174 to consign, www.bclivestock.bc.ca9-11 FVRC SLIDE OUT WEST, WCRA High Point Series, NRHA appr., Heritage Park, Chilliwack, Travis [email protected] FOUNDATION CLINIC w/Janice Jarvis, Jandana Ranch, Pinantan Lake, 250-573-5800, www.jandanaranch.com9-11 BARKERVILLE COWBOY & DROVER JUBILEE, 3 musical venues, cowboy poetry, singing competitions and more.1-888-994-3332, www.barkerville.ca9-12 CLICKER TRAINING CLINIC, Whitehorse, 403-932-4989, e-mail [email protected] GYMKHANA, Pine Tree Riding Club Grounds, 1554 Todd Rd. Barnhartvale. www.pinetreeridingclub.com 10 MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Summerland, Denise Gorman 250-494-344710 HORSE SALE, BC Livestock, Vanderhoof, 250-567-4333 to consign, www.bclivestock.bc.ca10-11 SRG FALL HORSE SHOW, Summerland Rodeo Grounds, Summerland, Tamora 250-809-4344, [email protected], www.summerlandrodeogrounds.com

10-11 OPEN HORSE SHOW (incl. 4-H), Salmon Arm Fall Fair Show, BCHQ and Paint Alt. Comp., Salmon Arm, www.salmonarmfair.com or Trina [email protected] CONSCIOUS HORSE-PARTNERSHIP, Armstrong, contact Helen Russell 250-546-9640 or www.shadowdancer.ca 10-11 HARVEST OF COLORS SHOW, Saskatoon, SK, www.northernhorse.com/aphc11 VERNON RACING DAYS, Kin Race Park, Vernon. 12 noon, Parade to Post 1:15 pm, 250-542-994411 PLAYDAY, Pine Tree Riding Club Grounds, 1554 Todd Rd. Barnhartvale. www.pinetreeridingclub.com11 GYMKHANA, Peachland BC, Holly 250-670-0601 www.peachlandridingclub.com11 KELOWNA GYMKHANA CLUB, Kelowna, www.kelownagymkhana.com11 DELTA RIDING CLUB ENGLISH WESTERN, 604-328-3814, www.deltaridingclub.com11 ENGLISH & WESTERN SHOW, Mission Horse Club, Mission, Sherryl 604-820-510911 GYMKHANA, Fraser Lake Saddle Club, Chowsunket Road, Fraser Lake, Judy 250-699-808711 ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE, 12 noon, Alder Valley Ranch, Alder Flats, AB, Gene Seely 780-388-3781, www.aldervalleyranch.com11–12 MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Kelowna, Anne Smythe 250-860-2785, [email protected] EQUINE MASSAGE THERAPY Certifi cation Course, Rocky Mtn House, AB, Y www.equinerehab.ca, 1-888-EQUINE2 (378-4632) 13–14 MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Penticton, Sherry Ripplinger 250-490-0397, [email protected] GENTLE SOLUTIONS Partnership & Confi dence Building w/Katherine Barbarite, Tod Mtn Ranch, Heffl ey Creek, Tracey 1-877-488-8881, www.todmountainranch.com13-16 MARTIN BLACK- RANCH ROPING AND CATTLE WORK, Cardinal Ranch, BC, www.cardinalranch.com 250-968-448115–18 BCRA CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS, Quesnel, www.rodeobc.com15-18 CANADIAN EQUESTRIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS, Bromont, Quebec15-18 PARKLAND DRESSAGE FESTIVAL, Westerner Park, Red Deer, AB, Sheri or Jean 403-358-6605, [email protected] HORSE SALE, BC Livestock, Kamloops, 250-573-3939 to consign, www.bclivestock.bc.ca16 DWIGHT UNGSTAD QUARTER HORSES Production Sale, Innisfail, AB, 403-783-2697, www.ungstadqtrhorses.ca16-18 MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Nelson, Teresa Precious 250-229-4203, [email protected] SCQHA FALL CIRCUIT, Armstrong, Margaret Walmsley 604-856-1419 or e-mail: [email protected] NW INVITATIONAL GYMKHANA, Houston, BC, www.totemsaddleclub.com17 FUN DAY, Powell River Riding Club, Padgett Road, Powell River, Tammy 604-483-770517 CONNECTED RIDING & TTOUCH LESSONS, Blue Fox Stables, Westbank, Christa [email protected] or www.t2rc.ca for registration 17 FALL MACHINERY SALE, 9am, Valley Auction, Armstrong, 250-546-9420, www.valleyauction.ca17 POKER RIDE 1st Annual Robson Valley Back Country Horsemen of BC, McBride, BC, Brian Wallace 250-569-2324 or Mellany Ford 250-569-235917-18 WOMEN’S WORKSHOPS HORSEMANSHIP, Riversong Ranch, Whitecourt, AB, Anne 877-394-6773, www.chris-irwin.com/events/?event_id=5817-21 MARTIN BLACK Rodea Style Branding Clinic, Tofi eld, AB, Jamie 780-718-1348 www.heartbarranching.com18 FUN DAY, Open to all, Quarterspot Ranch, Lumby, Cindy 250-547-9277 18 DELTA RIDING CLUB PERCENTAGE DAY, 604-328-3814, www.deltaridingclub.com18 GAMES DAY, LRS Grounds, Langley, Ngaire (Ny-ree) 778-277-0015, www.langleyriders.com


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18 JUMPER SHOW, Pine Tree Riding Club Grounds, 1554 Todd Rd. Barnhartvale, www.pinetreeridingclub.com18-19 4-H RODEO Calgary Stampede, Calgary, AB, 403-261-0162 www.calgarystampede.com18-24 EQUINE MASSAGE THERAPY Certifi cation Course, Moose Jaw, SK, www.equinerehab.ca, 1-888-EQUINE2 (378-4632) 23 HORSE SALE, Tack 5pm, Horses 7pm, Valley Auction, Armstrong, 250-546-9420, www.valleyauction.ca23-24 JONATHAN FIELD HORSEMANSHIP, Advanced Course 1 Agriplex, Prince George, Kyla or Carl 250-996-8026, www.jonathanfi eld.net 23-25 FALL CLASSIC SHOW, BC Sporthorse-Sportpony, Cloverdale Agriplex, Ulli 604-421-6681, www.bcsporthorses.com23-25 INTRO TO ‘THE WAY OF THE HORSE’ TEACHINGS, Armstrong, contact Helen Russell 250-546-9640 or www.shadowdancer.ca 24 TWIN ARROWS QH & PAINT SALE (Cover Feature), Stettler, AB, 403-742-5594, www.twinarrowsranch.com24 OLD BALDY RANCH PRODUCTION SALE, Dawson Creek, 250-843-7337, www.northernhorse.com/oldbaldy24 GYMKHANA, Fraser Lake Saddle Club, Chowsunket Road, Fraser Lake, Judy 250-699-808724 SPOOKTACULAR TEAM FUNDAY, Kelowna, www.kelownagymkhana.com24-25 WINDSUM TACK SALE, Sat 12–5pm, Sun 9–1pm, tables available, 2071–216th Street, Langley, 604-789-0150, www.windsum.ca24–25 ALHAMBRA VICTORY TACK FALL EVENT & Provincial Championship, Red Deer, AB, Ulrika Wikner 403-340-0270, www.alhambrastables.com24-25 PEACE COUNTRY PET & EQUINE EXPO, Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie, AB, Nicky 780-882-1268, www.pcpetandequineexpo.ca24-25 ALBERTA PAINT HORSE CLUB, Fall Round-Up Show, Ponoka, AB, www.northernhorse.com/aphc24-25 2 DAY CATTLE SORTING, Thornhill Agr. Grd., Terrace, BC, Elaine 250-635-7424, [email protected] TRAIL RIDE FOR LITERACY, Dewdney Trail, Paradise Valley, Maureen or Darla at 604-869-2279, e-mail [email protected]. 25 BCLM REGIONAL PONY CLUB DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS,

Janice 604-858-495125 ENGLISH/WESTERN SHOW, LRS Grounds, Langley, Nicola 604-746-0344, www.langleyriders.com25 AERC FUN DAY, 9 am, Armstrong Fairgrounds, Rebecca 250-546-0052, www.armstrongenderbyridingclub.org25 TREC BC Provincial Championships at Pass Creek Fall Fair, Castlegar, Jocelyn 250-304-2247 [email protected] 25-26 JONATHAN FIELD HORSEMANSHIP, Course 2 Agriplex, Prince George, Kyla or Carl 250-996-8026 www.jonathanfi eld.net 26-Oct 7 SHAWN SEABROOK CLINIC, Second Program (2nd session), Wild Card Ranch, Didsbury, AB, 403-998-7289, www.shawnseabrook.com30 THE WESTERN HORSE SALE (during Canadian Supreme), Red Deer, AB, 403-845-2541, www.thewesternhorsesale.com30-Oct 1 FALL HORSE SALE, Perlich Bros. Auction Market, Lethbridge, AB, 403-329-3101, www.perlich.com30-Oct 2 CANADIAN NATIONAL PERUVIAN HORSE SHOW, Armstrong Fairgrounds, Rob 250-832-1188, e-mail [email protected]

october1 SCAVENGER HUNT & POKER RIDE, trails for riders/drivers, Larch Hills X-Country Trails, Salmon Arm, www.bcimhc.com or Nancy 250-546-99221 ENGLISH/WESTERN SHOW, LRS Grounds, Langley, Nicola 604-746-0344, www.langleyriders.com1 OPEN FUN DAY, Barriere & District Riding Club, Ainsley 250-578-2688, www.barrieredistrictridinglub.com1-2 ARENA DRIVING TRIALS, 70 Mile House, Ken Huber 250-456-60502 WILD AND WOOLLY FUN SHOW, Mission Horse Club, Mission, Sherryl 604-820-51097-9 TOPLINE SHOW PARK Fall Finale Hack/Hunter/Jumper Show. Sonya Campbell (250)833-2669 www.toplinestables.ca8 EQUINE EXTRAVAGANZA & CHILDREN’S WISH FUNDRAISER, Mackenzie Meadows, Pritchard, 250-577-3252, www.mackenziemeadows.com8 JUMPING, LRS Grounds, Langley, Kathrine 778-241-1932, www.langleyriders.com12-16 CALGARY STAMPEDE CUTTING HORSE FUTURITY Calgary Stampede, Calgary, AB, 403-261-0162 www.calgarystampede.com13-16 PHILIPPE KARL SCHOOL OF LIGHTNESS, ForTheHorseCentre, Chase, BC, www.ForTheHorse.com14-16 CLINIC: Accessing Inner Wisdom through the way of the horse, Pen-y-bryn Farm, Kersley, BC 250-747-2416, e-mail [email protected] GAMES DAY, LRS Grounds, Langley, Ngaire (Ny-ree) 778-277-0015, www.langleyriders.com16 GYMKHANA, Peachland BC, Holly 250-670-0601 www.peachlandridingclub.com20-23 CENTERED RIDING INSTRUCTORS CLINIC, Alberta Andalusians, Eckville, AB, Lisa Wieben [email protected] THE MANE EVENT, Chilliwack, BC, www.maneventexpo.com21-23 MARION WEISSKOPFF Demo/Clinic, Chilliwack Mane Event, Marion, [email protected] TREC at NDRC grounds, Nelson, Jocelyn 250-304-2247 [email protected] FUN DAY, Peachland BC, Holly 250-670-0601 www.peachlandridingclub.com 25-30 STANDARD CHA CLINIC w/Marion Weisskopff, Princeton, Marion [email protected] PETER CAMPBELL HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC, Thunderbird Show Park, Langley, Nicole 778-319-2615, [email protected], www.petercampbellhorsemanship.com29 TSC YEAR END BANQUET, Terrace Arena, Terrace, BC, Elaine 250-635-7424, [email protected]

november1-5 STANDARD CHA CLINIC w/Marion Weisskopff, Princeton, Marion, [email protected] 7 COLT STARTING APPRENTICESHIP w/Marion Weisskopff, Princeton, Marion, [email protected] 18 NORTH OK HORSEY LADIES Charity Auction & Banquet, Spallumcheen Golf Course, Nancy 250-546-9922, donations welcome 19 AWARDS BANQUET, TBA, www.langleyriders.com26 AERC AWARDS BANQUET, Armstrong, www.armstrongenderbyridingclub.org

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FACILITY RENTALS

WWW.EQUINEAWARENESS.ORG Join horses and their people worldwide and offer an awareness day about what you and your horses do. 2/12

FARM SUPPLIES

FOALING - 5 PINE RANCH (Okanagan) Foaling w/Webcams. Superior mare care and full boarding services. 250-215-7463, www.fivepineranch.com 2/12

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FARRIERS & SUPPLIES

TRAILS END FARRIER SERVICE (North OK/Shuswap) 250-379-2578 or 250-540-4221 Laird Gordon, Certified Journeyman Farrier 8/12

Your #1 supplier of horseshoes, farrier tools & hoof care products.Ph: 403-252-1661 • email: [email protected]#3, 343 Forge Rd. SE, Calgary, AB www.hoofnail.com 10/11

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SHUKANAGAN EQUINE DENTISTRY SERVICE (Interior of BC) since 2000. Owned/Operated by Lennie Thurgood, DVM, 250-832-2084 4/12

Dynamic Balance Equestrian(serving southern B.C. and islands)

Certified Equine Therapist: structural alignment & massageCHA Instructor and Certified Chris Irwin Silver Coach/Trainer

All Disciplines – All Breeds 2/12

PRINCETON FARM CENTRE309 Culbertson Way, Princeton, BC

Princeton’s largest Farm and Garden CentreOtter Co-op Lifeline Horse Feed, Pet Feed, Vet Supplies, Farm Feed, Garden Supplies & Fencing

250-295-0255, E-mail: [email protected] 9/12

VALLEY FARRIER & EQUINE SERVICES (Okanagan) 250-546-8254 4/12

Certified Farrier Service, Bob Johnston and Jim Ferguson

CATERING & CONCESSION SERVICES

CONSTRUCTION

HERMCO CATERING & CONCESSION (BC Interior) 250-681-0939 9/12

Awesome Food and Excellent Service, [email protected]

QUALITY STRUCTURES LTD. (BC’s Interior & Fraser Valley) 250-280-1429 Agricultural, Residential, Commercial and Custom Jobs 5/12

CREEKSIDE CAMPING with corrals, nestled in Wells Gray Park. Miles of trails. www.wellsgraygolfresortandrvpark.com 250-674-0009 6/12

FEED DEALERS

ASHCROFT IRLY BLDG CENTRE (Ashcroft) 250-453-2281 12/11

Otter Coop and Energy Feed Dealer and Pet Foods


Business ServicesFEED DEALERS

CORNER CORRAL TACK & FEED Farm Market (Coldstream) 250-545-2134PRO-FORM Feeds, Consigned Tack/Apparel, Minerals & Supplements 4/12

OTTER CO-OP AT PITT MEADOWS, (Pitt Meadows) 604-465-5651 10/11

Suppliers of Quality Feed and Hay. www.otter-coop.com

RIVERBEND TACK & HAY (Vancouver Island) 250-245-3763 9/12

Washington Grass, Alfalfa, Alfalfa Mix, Timothy, Tack New & Used

LAKE COUNTRY FARM & PET SUPPLY LTD.Livestock, Pet Feeds and Supplies

250-766-4646 • Dealer for#19-10051 Hwy 97N, Winfi eld, BC V4V 1P6 9/11

FENCING

WWW.GRAHAMDUNDENRANCH.COM, Green Lake, BC, 250-395-0756 9/11

Recreation in the Saddle (your horse or ours). Miles of trails.

GUEST RANCHES

INSURANCE

HORSE SENSE HERBS, (Alberta) 1-800-434-3727Original Chinese Herbal Formulas for Horses, www.horsesenseherbs.ca 12/11

OKANAGAN EQUISTORE (Vernon) www.equistore.ca 250-542-5953 9/12

For all Equine Health Needs: Salt, Supplements, Homeopathics, Essential Oils

HEALTH PRODUCTS

WWW.ALEXANDERMACKENZIERANCH.COM (Bridge Lake) 250-593-4487Prime Horseback Adventures at the Fishing Highway #24 3/12

• “FarmCare” Insurance• “EquiCare” Horse Mortality• Special Programs for Members

• CALL TODAY 1-800-670-1877 • www.capri.ca/horse CALL TODAY 12/11

urance Broker for the Horse Council of BCOffi cial Insu

MASSAGE THERAPY

WILD HORSE POWER EQUINE MEDICINE & MASSAGE 250-446-2235 9/12

Stacy Elliot; serving BC Interior & Lower Mainland, www.wildhorsepower.ca

PHOTOGRAPHERS

REIN-BEAU IMAGES, (Bridge Lake/Interlakes, Cariboo) 250-593-4139Animal Photography, [email protected] 12/11

CARIBOO SADDLERY, (Williams Lake) 250-392-3735Custom Made Saddles, Leather Repairs 2/12

CK CLASSIC LEATHERWORK (BC) 250-573-4355, [email protected] Barn appts for New Saddles, English Saddles, Fitting/Repairs 8/12

COSSENTINE SADDLERY (South Okanagan ) 250-490-5662 Repairs, Custom YMade Saddles, Unique Leather Creations, www.cossentinesaddlery.com 5/12

COWBOY CLASSIC EQUIPMENT (Merritt) 250-378-9263 2/12

Don Loewen, Custom Made Saddles, Leather Repairs

SADDLEMAKERS & REPAIRS

RIBBONS & ROSETTES

OKANAGAN RIBBONS, 1-888-545-7647 2/12

Custom Printer of Award Ribbons www.ribbonsonline.net

FIRST PLACE RIBBONS (Canada wide), 604-820-3332 or Toll Free 1-866-332-3170, e-mail: [email protected] 7/12

Custom Made Saddles & TackUsing only the very best

quality materials g y yy

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Marek • 250-968-4346 • McBride, BCReg [email protected] • www.regmarekcustomsaddles.commareksadd

KR’S CUSTOM SADDLES (Invermere, BC) 1-888-826-3132 Custom Saddles, Custom Leather Design & Repairs, [email protected] 9/11

NICKERS SADDLERY LTD. (Penticton) Toll Free 1-888-492-8225 10/11

Home of the SenSation Ride™, [email protected], www.nickerssaddlery.comR&E SADDLE & TACK REPAIR LTD. (Aldergrove) 604-856-2350 9/12

Horse Blanket, Eng/West Tack Repairs, Custom Work, [email protected]

GATES, PANELS, FEEDERS, CONTINUOUS FENCE

DEER & FARM FENCE INSTALLATIONSCustom built and installed to your needs

GRK Fasteners Dealer * Customized Bale Spikes * Custom Welding * Horse Trailer Repairs *Serving BC/AB/WA for over 10 years

Alan & Dorothy, www.cffence.com 5/12

WWW.BCHORSEVACATIONS.COM Where Adventure & Luxury Meet (Princeton) 250-295-7432. Lodge Rides - BYO horse or ride ours. 5/12

TACK/CLOTHING SHOPS

ALL ‘ROUND OUTFITTERS for Horse & Hunter, (Oliver) 250-498-4324Stop & See us in the Sears Appliance Store, Downtown Oliver! 11/11

BIG M SADDLES & TACK, (5765 Falkland Rd, Falkland) 250-379-2078 10/11

or 604-850-4238 Buy, Sell or Trade, Wholesale. www.bigmtack.com

100%B.C. Owned and Operated!

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 9/12

RUSTY SPUR TACK & FEED (Lumby) 250-547-9506, Feed, Tack, Consignments, Giftware, Supplements & Minerals 8/12

www.happyhorsebacksaddles.ca

pA complete line of Treeless SaddlesEnglish, Western, Trail and Accessories

9/12

KAMLOOPSSADDLERY.COM 1-877-493-8881 or 250-573-5496Custom Saddles, Horse Gear & Repairs by Bob Goudreault 8/12

BOUCHIE LAKE FARM & FEED (Quesnel) 778-465-3333 5/12

New & Used Tack, Giftware, Otter Co-op, Nature’s Mix, Pet FoodCARRIAGE HOUSE MINIATURE HORSE TACK & HARNESS (Vernon)250-541-7773. Everything you need for your VSE. www.tackforminiatures.com 2/12


Business Services

PETERSEN TRAILERS LTD. (Langley) 604-533-4209Service and Repairs. All makes. 9/12

TRANS NATIONAL TRAILER INC., (Vernon) 250-308-8980, [email protected]’s to Horse Trailers, Parts, Trailer Brake Specialist 9/12

TRAILER REPAIRS

TRAINERS/COACHES

ESTER GERLOF, (Enderby) 250-803-8814, EC Cert. Western Instructor, Lessons/Training/Boarding; outdoor arena, access to crown land/trails; [email protected] 12/11

WWW.DARYLGIBBHORSEMANSHIP.COM 250-499-5844 8/12

All Disciplines – Horsemanship Clinics, Colt Starting, Problem Horses

JUMPING LESSONSMichael Rabe

Training and BoardingPreparation for sales, starting young horses

250-838-7051 or Cell 250-308-6024 • Enderby, [email protected] • www.hanoveriansporthorsefarm.com 10/11

CINDY KIRSCHMAN, (Okanagan) 250-547-9277 Cert. Chris Irwin Coach/Trainer, CHA Instructor, Clinics/Lessons/Boarding, [email protected] 8/12

SANDY LANG HORSEMANSHIP (Abbotsford) 604-850-1243Former Parelli Professional, Clinics/Lessons, www.sandylang.ca 8/12

RANDY OPHUS PERFORMANCE HORSES (Vanderhoof) 250-567-4269 or 250-567-8685, Reining, Working Cow, Cutting, www.roperformancehorses.com 8/12

PARELLI NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP, 1 Star Junior InstructorCarolyn McTaggart 250-359-2922, [email protected] (Kootenays) 9/12

www.ForTheHorse.comAn EQUESTRIAN CENTRE LIKE NO OTHER in the worldR

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TRAINERS/COACHES

TELLINGTON TTOUCH TRAINING, (Vernon) 1-800-255-2336 11/11

[email protected] • www.icefarm.com

THE RANCH - Home of “Robbie” – Percheron/TB StallionDriving Lessons/Clinics. Horses broke and trained for driving.

For Sale: Eventing/Jumping/Driving/Trail prospects.

Ellen Hockley & Steve Laughlin, Pritchard, BC250-577-3366, [email protected] 3/12

TRANSPORT/HAULING

CROFTON HORSE TRANSPORT Canada / USA / International

A trusted name in ‘safe’ animal transport. 877-246-4355 www.CroftonTransport.com 7/12

Quality Horse Transport

778-858-7301 www.h-4.caKevan Garecki

“It’s All About The Horse”“I ’ All Ab TServing Western Canada

Over 30 Years’ Experience3/12

VETERINARIANS

DAWSON CREEK VETERINARY CLINIC 250-782-1080. Equine Reproduction, Endoscopy, Ultrasound, Digital X-Ray and more. www.dawsoncreekvet.com 5/12

DEEP CREEK VET. SERVICES, (North Okanagan/Shuswap)250-833-8585 Drs. Bruce Baker & Susi Cienciala, 24 hr. emergency service 5/12

KAMLOOPS LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARY 250-374-1486 Y 8/12

Drs Jennifer Jackson, Jason McGillivray, Colin Mikkelsen, Rob MulliganOKANAGAN EQUINE VET, (Kelowna) 250-764-9888 Sheila McDonald DVM & Grant Scott DVM, Dipl., ACVS, Board Cert. Equine Surgeon. 3/12

PANORAMA VETERINARY, (Kelowna/Winfield) 250-861-1099 10/11

Drs. Alex Wales, Susan Wales and Jessica WalesSALMON VALLEY VET SERVICES (Shuswap/North OK) 10/11

250-833-4217 Dr. Brytann Youngberg Mobile Equine Service THREE VALLEYS VET SERVICES (BC’s Southern Interior) Dr. David WardFull equipped equine/bovine mobile, 250-497-6127 or 250-809-8807 9/11

VERNON VETERINARY CLINIC, (Vernon) 250-542-9707 5/12

D. Lemiski, H. Mehl, M. Latwat, L. Miller, [email protected]

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LAMMLE’S WESTERN WEAR & TACK (ALBERTA & BC) 1.877.LAMMLES For Everything Western go to www.lammles.com to find a location near you. 12/11

WINDSUM ENTERPRISES LTD (Langley) 604-789-0150 3/12

New & Used Tack & Apparel, English & Western www.windsum.ca

TRANQUILLE FARMS (Lake Country) Lorraine Pelletier. EC Cert. Western Coach, Monty Roberts Cert. Holder. www.tranquillefarms.com 250-766-1975 9/11

MARION WEISSKOPFF (Princeton) 250-295-4329 Clinics & Horse training. Eng/West. Level 4 CHA Master Instructor. www.mwsporthorses.com 7/12

CARL WOODS PERFORMANCE HORSES (Peachland) 250-808-1486, Pleasure, Reining, Roping, Cowhorse, Colts Started, Farrier Service, www.chevyequine.com 5/12

Dana Hokana Quarter HorsesSpecializing in Western Pleasure

Training - Lessons - Clinics DVD Instructional Videos - Performance Horses for Sale

www.hokana.com9/11

GRAND SADDLERYArmstrong BC 250-546-9722

We measure your horse for the best tree fit.Western saddles for all breeds of horses. 7/12

www.grandsaddlery.com

TACK/CLOTHING SHOPS

(Vernon) 250-938-2034Starting Colts. Training of all levels. Specializing in Cutting/Cowhorse. 9/11

BIRGIT STUTZ, Chris Irwin Gold Cert. Trainer/Coach, www.fallingstarranch.caTraining/Lessons/Clinics/Camps, Falling Star Ranch, Dunster, BC, 250-968-6801 11/11


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 2011 bookings call: 250-547-6811 or 250-307-2502

Glen BlackBox 136, Lumby, BC V0E 2G0

5/12

Salty Ole Jack1996 AQHA Stallion (APHA approved)

15HH Chestnut

Butte Morgan Horses ~ Western Foundation BreedingFor Family Fun or When There’s Work to be Done!

Standing WWF Stallions ~ Stock For Sale ~ Visitors Always Welcomewww.buttemorgans.com 403-382-8110 2/12

Lone Larch Akhal TekesDiscover the Turkmen PurebredHome of golden stallion MARUK

Stallion service – Foal sales 4/12

CARTWRIGHT QUARTER HORSES (Rock Creek) 250-446-2881 3/12

SS: 2 AQHA/NFQHA Gold Palomino 26% LEO Blood. www.cartwrightqh.com

DOUBLE DIAMOND CANADIANS (Jasper/Brule, AB) 780-865-4021 7/12

SS: DD Pacha Ulixes, Bay, 15HH, Henryville/Viger lines, www.canadianhorse.info

FAIRVIEW ARABIAN STUD (Okanagan Falls) 250-497-6127SS: World Class Crabbet Bloodlines, www.fairviewarabianstud.com 9/11

HNROCKINHORSERANCH.COM (Waseca, SK) 306-893-4478 (4 hrs/Edmonton)SS: Hollywood Dream, 2007 AQHA Gold Champagne Dun (Homozygous) 4/12

HYPOALLERGENIC CURLY HORSES (Summerland) 250-486-6773 3/12

Stallion service, all ages horses for sale. www.curlystandardplace.com

ICELANDIC HORSE FARM (Vernon) 1-800-255-2336 11/11

[email protected] • www.icefarm.com

OLD BALDY RANCH (Dawson Creek) 250-843-7337 8/12

SS: Breeding AQHA / NFQH Grullo & Blue Roan, www.northernhorse.com/oldbaldy

PARADISE RANCH (Vernon, BC) 250-558-4743, www.paradisehorses.comPeruvian Paso Training Centre, Breeding, Sales, Lessons & Boarding 9/12

PEEBLES MINI DONKEY RANCH (Falkland) 250-379-2373 10/11

Reg’d & Pet Quality babies for sale. www.peeblesranch.ca or [email protected]

POLAR PINTABIANS (Winfi eld, AB) 780-682-2659 3/12

Breeding for Colour & All Around Quality. www.polarpintabian.webs.com

RIVERSIDEPERFORMANCEHORSES.COM (Prince George) 250-612-4770 3/12

SS: Breeding Quality AQHA Perf. Horses. Boarding/Coaching/Judging/Clinics

SALMON VALLEY RANCH (Salmon Arm) 250-833-4217 10/11

SS: SVR Royal Checkmate, AQHA Perlino; Okies Last Chance, APHA Black Tobiano

SALTYOLEJACK QUARTER HORSES (Lumby) 250-547-6811 SS: Salty Ole Jack ’96 AQHA, www.saltyolejackquarterhorses.com 5/12

SKYVIEW RANCH (Vanderhoof) 250-567-9754 3/12

Breeding Quality Reining & Working Cow Horses. www.skyview-ranch.com

WWW.WHOAANDGOQUARTERHORSES.COM 250-551-4739/250-768-9658 SS: Hortons Triple Skip, AQHA/APHA Palomino, 16HH, standing in Westbank 6/12

YELLOW MOUNT RANCH (Milk River, AB) 403-647-3774 12/11

SS: AQHA, APHA & Thoroughbred Stallions, [email protected]

ZIRNHELT CUTTING HORSES (Kamloops) 250-828-1033 3/12

Training/Breeding Quality Cutting Horses, [email protected]

5/12

Dragonfly AcresCFHA / KFPS Star Stallion “OTTO” (AI/Live cover)

Quality Friesians Friesian Sport horsesE-mail: [email protected]

Lisa 604-539-8108 (Langley) www.dragonflyacres.ca

YEARLY RATES

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On The Market

“CV KINGS DASH FOR JEWEL”2010 AQHA Bay Roan Filly. Jewel is a big, sweet fi lly, bred to work and run, with lines of Dash For Cash, Hancock,

Driftwood, and more. Should mature around 16HH and well over 1000 lbs. She is eye-catching with her colour, and may be

homozygous for roan. She requires a simple hernia surgery, so her price has been drastically reduced to compensate.

$800.Colour V Ranch, 150 Mile House, BC, www.colourvranch.com

[email protected] or 250-296-0186

“CV SEATTLEMIDNIGHTLENA”

(PENDING)

2011 APHA Black Filly. Midnight is one exceptional

fi lly! Black as midnight, just gorgeous, and super

athletic. Perfect cross between speed and cow/reining bloodlines. She

has the speed, the quick turns and the stop; she will excel anywhere you

take her! Bloodlines include greats like Seattle Slew, Truckle Feature, Louisiana Slew, Boston Mac, Blondys Dude, Scooper Chick, Smart

Little Lena, Peppy San, Sonny Dee Bar, Dry Doc, and more. Excellent Barrel Racing or Roping prospect.

$1,400 obo.Colour V Ranch, 150 Mile House, BC, www.colourvranch.com


“AOC SASSY PINE PEARL”2009 AQHA Cremello Filly; exceptionally well-bred Foundation Quarter Horse. Goes back many times to King, Wimpy, and Joe

Hancock. Also bloodlines of Blondys Dude, Peponita, Sassy Doc, Doc Bar, King Hankins Two, Barry Pine, Poco Pine, Jesse James, Three Bars, Driftwood, Blue Valentine, Moon Deck, and Bueno Chex. This fi lly will

produce some excellent ranch versatility horses in colour! Or start her training under saddle and have a beautiful riding horse. Pearl’s

round penning has been started and she is facing up nicely. Will make an exceptional all around horse and will produce 100% colour.

$1,200.Colour V Ranch, 150 Mile House, BC, www.colourvranch.com


“RHINESONE LADY”2000 Chestnut AQHA Mare (in foal to Classic Dun/Grullo Champagne AQHA My Beau Vanzi for 2012, LFG). A great mama, easy foaler, easy

breeder; ready to go at weaning time. Blaze was brought up from Texas and carries excellent speed bloodlines; she is a granddaughter of Go Coon Go and Ladies Choice. Also on her papers are: Go Man Go,

Diamond Charge, Pacifi c Bailey, Lady Good Bar, and French Sabre. Her foals will be excellent barrel/rodeo/speed prospects, they will excel in the rodeo arena. Don’t miss out on the chance to own one of the fi rst “Beau” foals, you’ll make your money back on this foal alone.

$1,600 obo.Colour V Ranch, 150 Mile House, BC, www.colourvranch.com


HERD DISPERSAL & RANCH FOR SALE 11 YR OLD REG’D AQHA MARE,

14.2HH. Ranch raised, great trail horse, neck reins. Perfect show horse for Cutting, Reining, great bloodlines (Skipper W).SEE ALSO: 6 more German Warmbloods Hanoverian X QH (Dressage/Eventing ) and 16 more Reg’d QH, Paint

Horses, and 3 Arabian/Warmblood X QH for sale. www.pro-horsemanship.com

250-315-9087 (Merritt) E-mail: [email protected]

“INDIGO”HALF FRIESIAN

GELDINGJUNE 2008

Sire: Friesian Stallion “Laes.” Black, one white hind foot. Lots of hair. Sweet temperament, Friesian movement, lovely canter. Halter broke, ready to start under saddle.

UTD with shots, dental. Good with farrier.$2,500.

Dark Horse Ranch 250-375-2310 (Westwold)

2007 REG’D AQHA SORREL GELDING By Smart Whittle Play; Dam side is Champagne N Rum. 6 months

professional training with Denton Moffatt. He is super talented, athletic, so well broke and ready to excel in any direction. Approx. 15HH,

anyone can ride him as he is so responsive, light in the bridle, spins, turns, super quiet and gentle. Been started in cutting, sorting, team

penning and has been extremely great for ranch work/trail riding. Great ground manners, great to haul and great to simply be around.

$7,500 to a good home only. Please call 250-378-4594 (Merritt)E-mail: [email protected]

2008 TRAILS WEST CLASSIC II ANGLE HAULLIKE NEW! Used only 4 times. 7’ wide x 7’ high. Rear double doors. Rubber fl oor and wall mats. Back-up lights and night loading lights. Drop-down windows with safety grills. Front tack room is carpeted

with saddle racks, blanket racks. Has 25 gallon water tank inside with hose. 4-wheel electric brakes with break-away system. Easy

to haul with smooth ride suspension. May be able to deliver.Asking $8,700.

For more info or photos e-mail: [email protected] (Williams Lake)

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On The Market

15.1HH, 14 YR OLD AQHA BROODMARE“KWIK SMOOTH START”

In foal to Arizona stallion “Count Corona” for 2012, 3/4 brother to leading sire Corona Cartel - who’s stud fee is $35,000!

Her pedigree has “My Leroy Brown,” Jet Smooth on the top, Kipty’s Charger on the bottom. This mare produces speed

and beauty! And all the expense of AI is already done!$8,500.

250-446-2235 (Rock Creek)

Weanlings, Yearlings, Trained Ponies, Broodmares, Stallion ProspectsPrices starting at $800. Terms and Delivery Available.

Call us at 250-545-0158 (Vernon)or visit us on-line at www.MariposaPonies.com

REG’D QUARTER HORSE GELDINGOut of Two Eyed Jack, 15HH, Parelli trained by owner.

Has a calm, relaxed disposition, smart and willing. Bombproof, trims and has no vices. Has a little training

in Reining. 13 years old. Will sell to a good home. $2,000 obo.

250-546-1947 (Armstrong)

NEVER LEAVE HOME TO RIDE 1000’S OF CROWN LAND ACRES AT YOUR DOORSTEP!

4570 Chamberlaine Road, Armstrong, BC. Spectacular million $$ mountain views in a very private setting on 9 acres on Rose Swanson

Mountain suitable for horses. Renovated three-level brick home with a sensible open country fl oor plan with a gorgeous cedar

post and beam wrap-around covered porch. Panoramic views of Enderby Cliffs, Bourne Glacier and Monashee Mountain range.

Call to view the most majestic Okanagan home and acreage 250-546-2493.http://propertyguys.com/property/index/id/25559 or #4282

WONDERFUL WELSH PONIESFor Children and Adults

* 2006 16.1HH Trakehner ‘Model’, ranked #2 in North America

* 2004 16.3HH German Trakehner,National Champion

* 2003 16.2HH German Oldenburg Premium, Dressage winner Florida

AND Two 2011 foals by Platinum

250-446-2149 (Osoyoos)www.rappenhof.com 10/11

Rappenhof Sporthorses

3 TOP CLASS RIDDEN BLACK MARES

Retirement Sale

BANDITOS MESA DE ORO2005 AQHA/NFQHA Buckskin Mare by Dual Banditos Gold, out of Kelvin Katy Chex. 14.3HH, correct conformation, sound and solidly

built. Dual Pep, Doc’s Oak, Peppy San Badger, Cal Bar (by Doc Bar) and Bueno Chex are all on Mesa’s papers. This cute little mare is super fun to ride. Quick, sensitive and responsive, light in the bridle and turns on a dime. Started in Reining and Cutting. She is showing amazing potential on cattle. Mesa will make an excellent Reining, Cutting or

Cow Horse. Good on trails. Sadly being sold due to ill health.$6,900.

Please call 250-491-1801 (West Kelowna)E-mail: [email protected]

3 WINDS RANCHOFFSPRINGFOR SALE

From these fine Stallions

TW Smok N Hawk

2004 ApHCCDark Palomino

TW Sunsation1994 APHA Palomino Tobiano

3Winds Skippa Treat2007 Palomino Leopard Appaloosa

Skip Jewels Leo1994 AQHA Red Dun (Two Eyed Jack breeding)

Horses For Sale / Horses StartedAustralian Shepherd Dogs250-499-5397; [email protected]

www.keremeos.com/3winds 2/12

Did your HORSE OR ? sell through Saddle Up?

WE WANT TO KNOW.


On The Market

DEMOCRAT: Antique, excellent shape, restored wheels with grease cups. $2,500. FORE CART: Has car wheels, removable basket, will carry bales or camping equipment or? $950.

SLEIGH: Two seater and in good shape. $300. All items always stored in barn, and come with single and double trees.

ALSO:HARNESSES (lots of chrome)

SADDLES (Western, children and adults, and one Aussie)WATER TROUGHS AND FEEDERS

C&M 2 HORSE TRAILER, walk through with tack room, barn stored, in good condition, tires, brakes and bearings excellent. $4,500.Call 250-546-6840 or 250-549-0571

KE HOLLYWOOD ATITUDE4-year-old Red Dun Reining Mare. Has had 2 1/2 months professional training, otherwise ridden and shown by a

youth. Has been shown, including a second place fi nish at Reining In The Sun in Youth 14-18. Selling due to college.

$8,500.Call 250-558-5482 (Vernon)

2004 CIMARRON TRAILER4 horse mangers, drop-down windows, stud wall.

AC, large fridge, leather walls, beautiful cabinets, CD, outside speakers. Awning. Has been stored under

cover and only used a few times in last 2 years.Paid $75,000. Asking $45,000.

250-703-3758 (Courtenay)E-mail [email protected]

“SAHARA”Granddaughter’s Horse. 8 years, 15.1HH, Quarter Horse X Appy. Well-built, sound, UTD on all herd

health. Sweet and kind. Western/English, arena and trail, some Reining. Ridden by adults and children,

bit-less and bareback. Wanting a forever home with exceptionally kind and loving individual or family.

$4,000.Call Jenn 250-833-1930 (Enderby)

“WILLOW”Young in age, but not in mind. 4 years, 15HH, Reg’d Blue

Roan Quarter Horse. Exceptional mind, very loving but tough, positively not spooky! English/Western, arena and trail. Needs

to be sold before training months complete; cannot be continued if she goes home, due to owner’s medical problem.

$3,500.Call Jenn 250-833-1930 (Enderby)

2010 REG’D APHA FILLYBT and CCF Nominated. By son of Northern Presence and out of a mare that has siblings with close to 1000 points in Hunter events. And who is out of a World Champion Mare. This fi lly

is made for the English events and is currently 15.3HH.Others for sale as well including her dam.

$3,500.250-838-9373 (Enderby)

E-mail [email protected]

DISPERSAL SALE OF HORSE DRAWN ITEMS IN ARMSTRONG, BC

Bloodlines include: Chex, Doc O Lena, Peppy San, Son Of Honour, Doc Freckles Leo

REINING, CUTTING, COW HORSE & BARREL HORSESAges 4 to 12 years. Well broke. Professionally trained.

250-836-3383 E-mail: [email protected](Malakwa, BC) 10/11

HONOR OF PEP

11-YEAR-OLD GELDING

RESERVE WINNERAT ALBERTA 3 YR

OLD FUTURITY

VALLEYVIEW RANCHPerformance Horses for Sale

NEXTAD DEADLINESeptember 15

for the October issue


On The Market

“AW POCO BAYLEE”2006, 14.2HH, AQHA/NFQH 99% Show Quality

Broodmare. Very well-mannered, bred to our silver grullo Stallion Jaz Poco Silverdo, NFQH 100% for

2012. The resulting foal will be NFQH 100%. What a great start to your foundation herd.

$2,500.Contact 250-843-7337 (Dawson Creek)

www.northernhorse.com/oldbaldyE-mail [email protected]

GORGEOUS, WELL BUILT,

2011 DUN COLT

AQHA/NFQH 96%. He and others will be at the OLD BALDY RANCH ANNUAL PRODUCTION SALE, Saturday, September 24th at Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Mart, Dawson Creek, BC.

More info at 250-843-7337 (Dawson Creek)www.northernhorse.com/oldbaldy


“AW STEEL BOLT ACTION” 2011 Grullo AQHA/NFQH 99%, Stallion

prospect. Lots of bone and size and PRETTY. As a stallion $4,500 or I will geld for $2,500.

Contact 250-843-7337 (Dawson Creek)www.northernhorse.com/oldbaldy


CITY HORSE ACREAGE FOR SALERural Setting, Urban Living! 4.9 fl at, irrigated acres, perfect for horses. 2,700 sq. ft. house, open concept, 4 bedroom,

3 bath, family room. Stable, hayshed, outdoor riding arena, fenced and cross-fenced, irrigated with hydrants.

$894,900.To view or for info call Gerry at 250-862-1859 (Kelowna)

ELFONDO MORGANS OFFERS FOR SALERanch Raised

Versatile Morgansfor

Work or Family Fun

Sired By: JMF La BARON (Black 15HH)ELFONDO’S TIGER(14.2HH Chestnut)FOXTAIL’S TRIPLE THREAT (14.3HH Buckskin)

Stock For Sale - Stallions Standing Amber Fullerton, Arras, BC

250-843-7186www.elfondomorgans.webs.com 5/12

Old Baldy RanchOffspring for Sale

Sired By:

Jaz Poco SilveradoAQHA/NFQHAA 100%, Poco Bueno 27% Silver Grullo, Herda N/N Son of Little Steel Dust, AQHA Rom Reining

Goldun Poco Mr MattAQHA/NFQHAA 97%, Poco Bueno 34%Dun, Herda N/NGrandson of Little Steel Dust, Open Reining WinnerGrandson of Little Steeldust

LBJ Sierras Blue TEAQHA Blue Roan - Te N’Te, Blue Boy Quincy, Crimson War Bloodlines

8/12

Aaron & Colleen WanglerDawson Creek, BC

FOR SALEPremium, Safe

Friendly, Family RidingRecreation & Usin’ Show Horses

www.appaloosacentre.com250-963-9779

[email protected]

appaloosacentre.com

3/12

YOUNGSTERS FOR SALENice temperaments, about 15HH, all coming 5 years. Lunge with rider, school arena fi gures, ride trail and pony in both

English or Western saddle. Bombproofi ng ground work (similar to my horse’s mounted search and rescue training). In training until end of June. UTD herd health, including West Nile. Sincere inquiries please. These horses are well-

loved; the owners want them to go to the right home. Extremely well-priced for temperaments and training.$3,750 to $5,500.

Casey Ice Cream

SOLD THROUGH SADDLE UP

SOLD THROUGH SADDLE UP


Shop & Swap!

FOR SALE

INNISFAIL AUCTION MARKET. Weekly Cattle Sales. Twice a month Horse Sales. 1-800-710-3166 or www.innisfailauctionmarket.com (Innisfail, AB) 11/11

FINE LINE ARABIANS offers superior pleasure, show, endurance and breeding stock for sale. Rare Ferzon/Azraff pedigrees. Visitors welcome. 250-547-9367 (Cherryville) 9/11

13.2HH 3 Y/O PAINT FILLY. Registerable, goes English/Western, quiet, from cow stock. 12.2HH REG’D WELSH Eventer, 6 y/o, ready for anything. www.tranquillefarms.com. Offers considered.

www.doubledcustomhats.com

ByCam Johnston780-719-2740

2/12

EZFlex™ Cookies and EZTreats™

250-318-6308

ASK YOUR DEALER FOR

www.ezfl excookies.com

JOINT CARE FOR

YOUR HORSE

GlucosamineMSN

Chondroitin

Rails to Rafters

Pole Buildings * Barns * Shelters * Indoor & Outdoor Arenas * Restoration & Repair * Bobcat

25 years experience ~ free estimatesServing the North Okanagan from the ground up.

SCOTT ROSS 250-547-244710/11

4/12

1650 Shuswap Ave., Lumby, BCwww.swisscarpentry.com 250-547-6616

www.swisstimberconstruction.com

Specializing in timber frameBarns, Hay Sheds, Pole Barns,

covered and enclosed riding arenas

Startting at$1,1995.00 (excl HST)

Shelters for cattle, calves, horses etc. or for storageSingle or double shelters (or more panels to add on)

Pick-up panels or delivered on siteDifferent designs and finishes available

Call Chris for free quote or view shelters in stock

Save your Hay! Save your Money!BIG BALE BUDDYDY

3 sizes starting at $89.951-866-389-9952

www.bigbalebuddy.com 11/11

CUMMINGSCUMMINGSTRAILER SALES AND RENTALS

29571 Fraser Hwy., Abbotsford, BC

www.cummings.ca

2 HORSEMAVERICK

$6950.

WANTED

LIVE IN A BARN AND RIDE ALL WINTER! Free accommodation for you and your horse in exchange for daily chores and barn hosting duties. Comfortable apartment in the barn for you, indoor arena and stabling for your horse. Must be mature, reliable, bondable and have references. Dec 2011 to Mar 2012. 250-545-0158 or e-mail [email protected] (Vernon)

HORSE BLANKET LAUNDRY & REPAIRS

HORSE BLANKET & SADDLE PAD WASHING & Repairs at Town Centre Dry Cleaners, Town Centre Mall. 250-546-0104 (Armstrong) 11/11

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

ARE YOU HIGHLY MOTIVATED? Looking for self-motivated people to learn how to set up and operate Mini-Office Outlets from Home. www.ruready2dream.com 12/12

GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY - good potential income! Equestrian Centre for lease in S.E. Kelowna. Large indoor/outdoor arenas, 24 stall/paddocks. Been established as a riding facility for 8 years. Ideal for horse boarding, lessons, clinics and shows. Available Nov. 1st, 2011. 250-717-5673, or 250-470-8593, [email protected]

SERVICES

CERTIFIED EQUINE MASSAGE THERAPIST, Pauline Colgate, offering Chiropractic & Massage Therapy. Certified Saddle Fitting. For an appointment call 250-302-1785 (Williams Lake) 9/11

EVENTS

SCAVENGER HUNT & POKER RIDE, open to riders and cart drivers of all ages, Larch Hills x-country trails, south of Salmon Arm, Saturday, October 1st. More info at www.bcimhc.com or call Nancy 250-546-9922 (website updated regularly)

NEXT AD DEADLINE

September 15 for the

October Issue!


Shop & Swap!

BOARDING

Full Board (3 feedings per day)Indoor Arena 75’ x 274’

Outdoor Riding Ring 205’ x 107’Large Paddocks w/Shelters

Box Stalls, Wash Stalls, Heated Tack Room~ Trainers Welcome ~

Minutes from downtown Salmon Arm

Call 250-832-7959www.holsteinersporthorse.ca

GLENEDEN STABLE3261-50 Street NW, Salmon Arm, BC

12/11

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, BC 10/11

BROOKSIDE STABLESHorse Boarding in Salmon Arm

New Indoor Arena 70x160Outdoor Arena 95x220

12x12 StallsHeated Automatic Waterers

Heated Tack RoomLarge Paddocks with Shelters

Lessons and Training availableAccess to Crown land

Close to South Canoe trailsMinutes from downtown Salmon Arm

Call 250-803-01906621 Okanagan Avenue N.E., Salmon Arm 2/12

L & L Quarter HorsesHorse Boarding in Vernon

MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED USED TACKBUY SELL & TRADE

Deep Creek General Store 0

250-546-3955www.deepcreekgeneralstore.com

3455 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong

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 12/11

10/11

DELTA BREEZE Equestrian Center

A friendly, family run facility in East DeltaOffering Full and Self Board

240 x 100 lighted Indoor Ring180 x 100 Outdoor Ring

Full Day Turnout and Onsite CaretakerSpace available for stall rest, layovers, trainers/

coaches, therapeutic riding.

Call Kate Lirette 778-887-0509

See you at the

Fair!

The All Purpose Sub-CompactA “tractor, loader, backhoe, snowblower, mower,get all your work doneand your neighbour’s”type Kubota tractor.

BX25TLB

F3680 ZD300 RTV1100

ABBOTSFORDAvenue Machinery Corp. 604-864-2665COURTENAYNorth Island Tractor Ltd. 250-334-0801CRESTONKemlee Equipment Ltd. 250-428-2254

DAWSON CREEKDouglas Lake Equipment250-782-5281DUNCANIsland Tractor & Supply Ltd. 250-746-1755KAMLOOPSDouglas Lake Equipment250-851-2044

KELOWNAAvenue Machinery Corp. 250-769-8700OLIVERGerard’s Equipment Ltd. 250-498-2524PRINCE GEORGEHuber Equipment250-560-5431

QUESNELDouglas Lake Equipment250-991-0406VERNONAvenue Machinery Corp. 250-545-3355

*Limited Time Offer

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