saddle up sept 2014

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2 • Saddle Up • September 2014 HCBC 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

My reality could be pretty bleak, but you already knew

that when you took me to the auction, or called

that man with the strange trailer. I will end up in a

place where the only sure thing is death. I can hear, smell and

see them dying, being rendered unconscious by what’s called

a captive bolt gun, in front of me, hung up by a leg and having

their throats unceremoniously slashed; they are still alive when

this is done.

Th is could have been avoided, but no. You just HAD to

wring a last few dollars out of this?

If you haven’t committed to this, the unkindest cut of all,

there are better things you can do for me.

Am I ill (be it mentally or physically) or very old? Please,

shoot me. I’m not kidding. If you have experience with fi rearms,

through hunting perhaps, then take me somewhere suitable and

tie me fi rmly. Th en point that gun at my head (read the Care

and Handling of Equines, they tell you the proper place to aim

at) and give me a quick end. Or even call a policeman to do it,

clarifying that a vet has told you this is okay.

Or call Carson’s Deadstock, they will come and do this

service (I know they will at least remove my body aft erwards)

and then I will be off over the Rainbow Bridge and you can feel

good that you gave me dignity.

Another option, if we know we have time to spare, is to call

my doctor to come and put me to sleep. Sure, it might cost you a

bit, but didn’t having me around for years already do that? Please

don’t fail me in this fi nal decision. If you loved me, you will do

this. If you were there when I was born, this should go double for

you.

If I am NOT ill or old, consider giving me to someone

else. I could be good for riding therapy. Or I could teach some

kid (or kids) to ride. If I am off the track, I could be a project for

someone, to give me another career. I learned to race - think of

what else I could learn to do.

If I can’t do those sliding stops anymore, I can still pack you

(or someone else) down the trails. Give me the chance to do this.

If I do not make you happy anymore, give me the chance to

make someone else happy. Please.

If I raced, and I’m not able to win at the level I used to,

consider selling (or even giving) me to a budding owner or

trainer, one just starting to establish their career in the racing

industry. Please remember that I did try, and even I have off

days. Or maybe the competition is just better than I am. I could

also be somebody’s jumper, as I am brave already and speed is

my job.

Or I might surprise you and round up cattle like the

Quarter Horses do. If I AM a running Quarter Horse, then

consider the cattle disciplines, or barrel racing as a new job for

me. I’m fast already; let me take someone to the championships.

If I am a Standardbred, then somewhere there’s a new driver

for me, and a new buggy. I am a good friend to the Amish in

many places, and if you’re into driving, then I can be a good

friend to you too. Endurance riding is another area I can excel

at, or even general trail riding. Just give me the chance to prove

it.

If I am a pony, and you (or your kids) have outgrown me,

consider that there is always someone out there who is, right

now, the size you were before that growth spurt. And I could be

a great companion to them, just as I was to you. So what if I am

getting on in years, I can still teach a youngster how to ride.

Th ere are so many things I could do for you, or someone

else. Please remember this when it comes time for us to part

ways.

Sincerely,

Your Horse/Pony

E.J. MacDonald is a writer, horse owner, and racehorse trainer (since 2009)

and has been involved in the horse industry since 1989.

When You Don’t Want Me Anymore By E.J. MacDonald

Dear Human Companion… I won races for you/I ran barrels for you/I packed you down all

the trails/I won many trophies and ribbons. Now I’m old/sick/injured/unwanted. What are

you going to do for me?

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Organizers of the Alberta Wish Ride supporting the

Children’s Wish Foundation are looking for more riders

for the two September events. Th is is the sixth year for

the Alberta Wish Ride which, to date, has donated $175,000 to

the Children’s Wish Foundation to support Alberta children

and their families. “We have two great locations this year for the

rides, off ering outstanding accommodations, camping facilities

and spectacular rides,” said ride co-founder, Irene White.

“Th e volunteer organizers of the rides have put together great

programs and there will be lots of prizes.”

Each ride is a one-day equestrian event. Riders collect

pledges then attend the ride where they are treated to food,

prizes, a silent auction and a great day on an escorted trail ride.

For each $25 raised, riders receive a ticket into a draw for a

custom saddle. Th ere will be a saddle at each of the events.

Th e Alberta Wish Ride will be at Sierra West Ranch on

September 6 and the Historic Reesor Ranch on September

20. Full details of each event as well as information on how to

register are available at www.albertawishride.ca. “Both events

have a good number of riders registered, but there’s always room

for more. We’re looking for more people to collect pledges and

help us put a smile on the face of a very sick child.”

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Th e foundation has been granting wishes since 1984. Every

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From the Editor…

Fall is fast arriving –

kinda scary – where

did the summer go

when we were all bit**ing

about the heat? And the

fi re season was in full force,

hopefully now the weather

will settle things down a

bit. But no snow till end of

November… please??

I enjoyed reading

E.J. MacDonald’s story on page 2,

hopefully that will give some of

you ideas or options on what to do with ‘that’ horse. Personally, I could not sell or

rid an older horse… he/she is mine for keeps, to take care of till death do us part.

But for some of you, as E.J. mentions, if that older horse is still capable of bringing

joy to someone’s life, and the horse is “healthy” then by all means let that horse

go to someone who needs the famous ‘babysitter’ to teach a new (young or older)

person all about horses (I love those stories!). But I do disagree with those wanting

to unload an aged horse (who now needs special care) – that is a whole other story

and… just my opinion.

We have so many diff erent stories in this month’s issue and still LOTS of

events in the What’s Happening calendar… so get out there, enjoy riding, enjoy

your horse… enjoy it all… before the snow fl ies (yikes!)

NancyCONTRIBUTORS: Stephanie Kwok, E.J. MacDonald, Roger Matas, Hazel Plumbley,

Christa Miremadi, Ken Cameron, Ruth Donald, Carolyne Blanchet, Judy Newbert, Mark

McMillan, Beth Marks, Valerie Barry, Lisa Kerley, Lorraine Pelletier

ON THE COVER: Fern Valley Appaloosas, www.fernvalleyappaloosas.com

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Features

When You Don’t Want Me Anymore 2

Alberta Wish Rides – Riders Wanted 3

Mane Event – Chilliwack 7

American Horsewoman’s Challenge 11

Road Trips (How to Protect…) 12

Saddle Fitting & Common Sense 14

Th e “Canadian” Endangered Again 17

Quesnel Young Rider 18

Solving Problems Using Long Lines 21

Wendell Monical: A Cowboy’s Cowboy 28

Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 30

Our RegularsCariboo Chatter 26

Top Dog! Section 34

KIDS 37

Horse Council BC 39

Lower Mainland Quarter Horse 49

Back Country Horsemen of BC 50

BC Paint Horse Club 51

BC Rodeo Association 52

Clubs/Associations 53

What’s Happening? Let’s Go! 54

Business Services 56

Rural Roots 60

On the Market (Photo ads) 61

Stallions/Breeders 62

Shop & Swap 63

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A blogger, amateur photographer, and published author. Sherry has recently

added to her repertoire of skills, training through Higher Trails of southern

Alberta, as an EAPD (Equine Assisted Personal Development) coach. The

field of Equine assisted wellness is growing in North America and inter-

nationally and has been recognized as a viable therapy for PTSD, addictions,

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Ode to the Volunteers – just an opinion (and facts) from Nancy Roman

IF IT WEREN’T FOR VOLUNTEERS….Th ere would be no clubs, associations, horse shows, events, trail rides, clinics, rodeos, fall fairs,

tack sales, fundraisers, meetings, socials, award banquets, THE LIST GOES ON…

~ You couldn’t get into (or out of) the show or riding ring because there was no volunteer to open the

gate

~ You won’t get a ribbon or award because there was no volunteer to give it to you; and no volunteer

who ordered them

~ You wouldn’t know if you won that ribbon or award, because there was no volunteer announcer to

say so

~ Th ere was no exhibitor number on your back, because there was no volunteer to place that order

~ Want to enter a timed event – sorry, no volunteer timers

~ Looking for your name and photo on the club’s website or Facebook page? Won’t be there, as there was no volunteer to upload it

AND THE LIST GOES ON…

What do volunteers do? Make it ALL HAPPEN… for YOU! Why? Because they WANT IT (to happen) too!

Volunteers are the BACKBONE of the horse industry – without them clubs fail, events are cancelled…

AND THE LIST GOES ON…

Don’t we all lead busy lives? I work, you work, don’t most of us work? And what for? Isn’t it to indulge in our extracurricular

(horse) activities?

So please, take the time, do your part, volunteer when you can, spare a day or a half day, clubs/events NEED YOU. Without the

volunteers… we have nothing… then what do you do with your horse(s) ?

Nancy Roman volunteering as announcer at a recent AERC

Schooling Show. Photo by Cathy Reggelsen


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The Trainers Challenge features three amazing trainers

this year. Matt Mills enjoyed a successful career as a

youth rider winning multiple championships in Western

Pleasure, Horsemanship and Trail. In 1996 he switched his focus

to reining and later set-up his own training operation in Arizona.

He trains and shows futurity and derby horses and also coaches

successful non-pro and youth riders. One of his most memorable

accomplishments was winning the 2006 USEF Open Reining

Championships on Easy Otie Whiz in Lexington, Kentucky. With

a career-high score of 231.5, that ride qualifi ed him to be a member

of Team USA that brought home the gold medal from the WEG in

Aachen, Germany. Matt has consistenly ranked on the NRHA Top

20 Professional Riders List and has NRHA lifetime earnings of

over $500,000. He is regularly a fi nalist at major NRHA events and

has received several titles including NRHA Intermediate Open

Futurity Champion and multitple titles at the National Reining

Breeders Classic.

Another competitor, also from Arizona is Brandi Lyons.

Brandi is the daughter of well-known horseman John Lyons

and grew up watching and riding alongside her father. Brandi

conducted her fi rst clinic in 1997 and has never looked back.

Until 2008 Brandi travelled extensively doing clinics, but then

she decided to slow things down a bit and spend some more time

with her fi ve daughters, however she couldn’t stop working with

horses and she started a monthly training program and then some

smaller clinics. Brandi’s philosophy refl ects the Lyons’ approach to

horse training – using gentle training methods, earning the horse’s

respect and gaining a willing and trusting partner.

Rounding out the Trainers Challenge is Scott Purdum of

Maryland. Scott’s family raised and trained Quarter Horses and

Th oroughbreds and he began riding at a very young age. As he

grew up he showed hunter and pleasure horses, which he continues

to do. He has worked in the Quarter Horse industry with trainer

Ken Adkins and studied Equine Science at the University of

Maryland. Scott competed in his fi rst colt starting competition

in 2009 and emerged the victor and this has lead to a number

of appearances at horse expos and colt starting competitions

including the Horse World Expo and the Road to the Horse, to

name a few. Scott specializes in problem horses and also works

with off -the-track Th oroughbreds and BLM Mustangs.

Other additions to the expo include Brian Jensen for

Driving. Brian is a Senior HCBC Driving Judge and has been

driving and competing with singles, pairs, tandem and fours for

over 30 years. In 1994 Brian was long-listed for the CEF Driving

Team and in 1995 he was carded by the Canadian Equestrian

Federation now Equine Canada. Brian has travelled throughout

North America and Europe judging events and giving clinics.

Brian and his wife Ursula, are also extremely well known in the

Fjord world and have been breeding and training Fjords since the

1980’s.

New this year will be a “Garrocha - Come learn the art of

riding the Spanish Dance!” presentation by Natalie Vonk and

Christa Miremadi. Natalie is the owner of Horseplay your Way

in Langley BC, and she loves the art of horsemanship and enjoys

teaching and training students to better understand their horses

and help them reach better partnerships. Christa is a partner in

the family business Silver Star Stables at the Rock’n Star Ranch in

Langley BC, and has many years experience teaching, training,

guiding and wrangling.

Riders can still apply for the sessions with George Morris

(Jumping); Jan Ebeling (Dressage); Elaine Ward with Adiva

Murphy (Western Dressage); Steve Rother (Horsemanship); Sandy

Collier (Reining); Brian Jensen (Driving); Dee Butterfi eld (Barrel

Racing) and Natalie Vonk and Christa Miremadi (Garrocha). If

you are interested in participating in any of the clinics call 250-

578-7518. A complete list of the titles and clinic requirements are

available on the website www.maneeventexpo.com.

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With all due respect to my

dog, to say Jake Johnson

is an anxious traveller

would be understating just one of his

many peccadillos. He was involved in

a minor vehicle accident as a young

dog and suff ers from post-traumatic

stress syndrome related to the event.

Nonetheless, his behaviour only begins

once he is in the back seat, the trip is

underway and the car has to take its

fi rst corner. However, his anxiety pales beside the terror my

24-year-old mare displays at the suggestion of a trailer ride that,

naturally, precludes her from loading. Of course, her terror is

likely bested by my own – who in their right mind tries to put a

fl ight animal in a small metal box? I’m on alert from my husband

that his hauling fees are going up on the next go round because

he has to put up with my agitation. In his opinion, my mare is

the more stable female.

So this month, I’m out of the saddle and back on the ground

with trailer loading training underway. My gelding marches

in like a trooper and I can report that success is being realized

in small increments with my mare. Clearly, time spent on the

ground getting this sort of thing right for the horse in their

early years is the best practice. Th e same can be said for horse

owners… far less trailer terror is likely evident amongst those

who led their fi rst pony into the trailer at the age of three. Now,

it’s no diff erent for them than throwing the dog in the back seat

of the car.

The Grounded Rider: Trailering Tales By Hazel Plumbley

I recently had the opportunity to conduct some personal research on the diff erences

between the transport of dogs and horses. One of each species at my house needed the

attention of the veterinarian and let me just say that the attraction of the miniature horse

suddenly became clear to me. In a pinch, you can put them in your car to go to the vet.

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Trailering Tales, cont’d

With the ability to shrink a full-size horse still just science

fi ction, maybe what’s needed is a “horse share” program like

Car2Go. Not the answer for a trip to the vet, but if I wanted to

compete at a horse show, I would simply arrive at the venue,

fi nd the Grand Prix dressage horse I’d booked on-line, compete,

and put the horse back in his paddock. Imagine the reduction

in greenhouse gas emissions with fewer truck and trailer units

on the highways. Of course, as a neighbour once pointed out,

a Grand Prix level horse can be de-trained by poor riding in as

little as two weeks, but I think I could beat that record in just one

show. As such, there would need to be a skilled rider on hand

aft er the event to re-install all the buttons the horse had before I

deleted them over the course of the day.

While not ready to give up my riding for dog-involved

activities, in many ways, canines can compete with horses in

their ability to keep us engaged and active. Look at dog agility,

Schutzhund, skijoring, disc dog and dock jumping, sports now

competing for our weekend aft ernoon TV viewing attention.

Let’s not start the debate over the humanity of dog or horse

racing here, but maybe there are other equine-like sports at

which dogs could compete. As an example, I was outside my

riding ring the other day,

engaged in stemming

a pesky tumbleweed

outbreak. I stood up

to survey my progress,

glanced over at dressage

marker “C” and, low

and behold, here was a

coyote pup, all legs and

tail, having a good roll in

my arena footing. When

he fi nally noticed me,

he grabbed his tail in his mouth and did at least four canter

pirouettes before checking out “C” for digestibility, sliding under

the fence and going on his way. Who knows? If I can’t get that

mare in the trailer, dog dressage just might catch my interest and

trailering will become a moot point.

Hazel Plumbley is a late-blooming boomer who has spent her fi rst half

century on the ground, being responsible and studious. She is committed to

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The American Horsewoman’s Challenge takes place on October 3-5

in Oklahoma City with 41 of the top ‘female’ trainers in the U.S. and

Canada competing for a purse worth $28,000.

Th e Challenge shines the spotlight on the incredibly diverse talents of

North America’s woman trainers (age 19 to 68) and rewards them for creating

a well-balanced horse in the areas of Liberty, Cowboy Dressage and Ranch/

Trail Versatility. Each trainer had the opportunity to choose their favourite

horse, build a bond, and show how far they can take that relationship in just

six months (or less). It’s all about demonstrating their true skill and talent, not

about creating just a “one-trick pony.” See how much they have accomplished at

the fi nals in Oklahoma City.

Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.

com). Follow the competitors’ journeys by reading the competitor blogs at

the Horsewoman’s Challenge website www.horsewomanschallenge.com and

following the American Horsewoman’s Challenge on Facebook.

Good Luck To Our Canadian Contingent…

Pam Asheton of Cochrane AB ~ Winnie Stott of King Township ON

~ Marion Weisskopff of Princeton BC and to all of the other competitors!

Our Canadian ladies will need some fi nancial assistance to get down to Oklahoma for the fi nals,

so if you are able to sponsor, donate, or fundraise, feel free to contact them personally through their

own blog on the Challenge’s website.

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It has been a real adventure and I’ve made some great friends

along the way, but one thing has become clear: how stressful

(for everyone) travelling with your horse can be.

Th ere are many great articles and books out there about how

to travel safely, how to be sure your truck and trailer are well

maintained, etc. Th ere are also many in-depth articles about

doing your research and making sure your horses are up-to-

date on the vaccinations they’ll need to travel, how to get them

to drink water while away and what safety gear they should

wear. All of those things are very important, but what I want to

talk about is how you can prepare your horse emotionally for

travelling.

Horses are creatures of habit. Th ey love routine and

feel secure and comfortable when given

consistency. You may not be able to make it so

your horse doesn’t feel the emotional eff ects

of travelling entirely, but you can surely ease

him into the experience if you plan ahead and

try a few of these ideas that I’ve used:

1. I start by doing a lot of “close to home”

trips in the weeks before travelling. We trailer

to the park, a friend’s arena or just go for a

spin around the neighbourhood if I don’t have

time for more. Getting your horses used to

riding in the trailer as part of their routine

can help them to feel less pressure on “the big day” when your

own anxiety might be adding to the tension.

2. I try to move my horses around at home a bit. Th is may

not be possible for everyone and if it’s not, not to worry - it’s not

a “must do” but can be helpful. If your horses get used to the idea

of sleeping in a diff erent fi eld, stall or paddock every now and

then, it won’t be such a big deal on their time away from home.

3. Oft en horses are okay when they fi rst arrive at a vacation

spot. Th ey’re used to short spurts away from home and tension

and anxiety only rises aft er they’ve been standing in the strange,

smaller-than-usual, holding pens that they’ll be calling home

for the next few days. Upon arriving at your destination, a good

ride and stretch of the legs can be helpful. Th is will do two very

important things:

• It allows horses to unwind and drain some of the

emotional energy that may have built up in the trailer, work out

any stiff ness from the ride in the bumpy box and the physical

exercise can help them to drain any emotional anxiety they may

otherwise relieve by pacing, cribbing, pawing, digging or fi ghting

over the fence line later on.

• It helps horses to fi nd comfort in the consistency that

is your handling and expectations. Everything about the

environment may have changed, but if you can represent

consistency for them, they will begin to feel much more “at

home” wherever they are.

4. Continuing on with the theme, keeping their feeding and

cleaning schedule as close to what it was back home can help

them to feel more secure as well. Sometimes this isn’t possible

due to the nature of the trip, but when it is, the more things that

feel like home, the better.

5. It has been my experience that even horses who appear

calm can have felt enough stress during the trip

to drop weight. Sometimes this is because they

don’t eat and drink as well as they do at home.

Sometimes this is because they’re working

harder than they usually do. My own horse

suff ers from ulcers if his stress gets too high so,

at this time of year, he is given a supplement

to counteract the eff ects of his anxiety. One

of the things that can make ulcers even more

uncomfortable than they already are is an empty

stomach and, of course, the pain can cause them

to not want to eat which will act as a giant, ugly

vicious circle. Bringing along plenty of high-fi ber, low-sugar hay

cubes or other supplements that your horses enjoy eating and

soaking them in water can help your horses get the hydration

they may be lacking. Sometimes additional supplements for

relieving gastro discomfort may be necessary. It’s best to be

prepared.

6. Be ready for anything! When riding in the desert at the

beginning of the summer, we were caught in a hail storm - that’s

about the last thing I expected to encounter out there. A cougar?

Maybe. Some cows? Probably. But hail in the desert?! Lucky for

us it didn’t last but when you’re in a strange place you may not

know what to expect. Bring along a rain sheet or a cooler you

can use to keep your horse warm if the weather gets colder than

you expected. A cold-backed horse can lead to trouble, not to

mention, if your horse isn’t having fun, you likely will not be

either.

7. BUG SPRAY! Need I say more? Riding away from

home can be a common place for accidents to take place. Not

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HORSE’S EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Road Trips By Christa Miremadi

Over the past while, I’ve had the pleasure of hitting the road with my horses. I’ve been to

the desert, the mountains, the interior and the great grasslands and, soon, I’ll be crossing

the provincial boundary into Alberta.

“Riding away

from home can

be a common

place for

accidents to

take place.”


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respecting the energy a horse may be building

up or helping him to release it in a healthy way

as expressed in #3 can be a pretty big factor, but

sometimes it’s something much less obvious like

the frustration energy that can be created by

constant irritation. Help your horses to feel as

physically comfortable as possible and they’ll be

able to stay emotionally comfortable as well.

8. If it’s possible, horses will feel more

comfortable with travel buddies such as horses

they know from home or that they’ve travelled

with before. If you’re planning a trip with

someone whose horse your horse is not familiar

with, plan some short rides together before “the

big day” if possible. Th at can help your horse to

settle in to a new place more quickly thanks to the

familiar friend.

9. While on the road, take breaks. It’s tough

on a horse to stand in a moving trailer for long periods of time.

When it’s safe to do so, pull over at a rest stop and give your

horse some down time, even if it’s only for 10 minutes. It’s

not just physically challenging to stay balanced while rattling

down the highway, it’s also incredibly stimulating mentally. My

mustang has a small crack to smell through while travelling

and he gets as much of his nose through that crack as possible.

Looking in my rear view mirror, I can see his upper lip curled up

to his nostrils and his pearly whites refl ecting the sun. Th e smells

of the changing landscape can be incredibly exciting. Sometimes

a short rest will give them a chance to relax.

10. Adjust your expectations. As I said before, consistency

of your handling and expectations is important for your horse

to feel comfortable and “at home” on the road but the reality

is that your horse may be over stimulated, over worked, tired,

excited, frustrated, anxious or any number of other states of

mind. If you fail to recognize where your horse is at and meet

him there, you’re setting yourself up for the possibility of an

accident or at the very least, disappointment. Be consistent in

your expectations but also realistic and understanding.

As I said, there are many great articles out there about

travelling safely with horses and I hope only to add a little food

for thought with this one. I’ve had such a fantastic summer and

have a few trips yet to go. Keeping my horses emotionally happy

and healthy on these trips is as important to me as keeping them

physically healthy and safe.

Happy trails and ride safe!

Christa Miremadi has been working with horses since 1984, and is a

partner and facility manager in her family business in Langley, Silver

Star Stables, where she also provides riding instruction and conducts

horsemanship clinics. Christa is dedicated to creating harmony and

building relationships between horses and humans through compassionate

communication, and to strengthening partnerships by sharing the horse’s

point of view.

(See her listing in the Business Services Section under TRAINERS)

Road Trips, cont’d

Christa with her Arabian gelding, Fire, and Blue Heeler, Daisy, in Cache Creek. Photo by Carol Dymond.


For the saddle industry this is a huge challenge. What

happens to the factory made? Th ey consider numbers.

Quarter Horse obviously has the lead. Th is is why western

saddles are defi ned as Semi Quarter Horse, Quarter Horse or

Full Quarter Horse.Th e other breed owners need to take special

care in selecting equipment. Th ere are a few manufacturers that

cater to special interest groups.

I cannot emphasize enough, the importance of walking

through the fi tting process yourself, very carefully. Relying on

a salesman, in my experience, has not worked. Educate yourself.

It is your horse and your responsibility.

When you buy a pair of shoes for yourself, do you rely on the

salesperson to tell you what fi ts? Fit is not rocket science. Maybe

all you need is an insole to make the shoes fi t. Even a diff erent

pair of socks can make the diff erence. Who needs a Doctor to tell

you your shoes don’t fi t aft er you have crippled yourself?

A sore horse is oft en diffi cult to detect. We oft en ignore the

signs, believing the horse has developed an attitude, when in fact

this change is caused by pain. Shortened strides, swishing tail,

pinned ears, nervousness and an otherwise mentally preoccupied

horse may be the signs of poor fi tting equipment.

Tired areas on your horse can be relieved by changing your

equipment periodically, for example a blanket, cinch, even a

diff erent saddle from time to time.

In my many years of experience making custom saddles I

fi nd you could have the perfect fi tting saddle and still end up

with a sore horse:

1) over exposure

2) horse not in shape

3) wrong pad or blanket

4) dirty cinch

5) horse lost weight

Saddle Fitting and Common Sense By Ken Cameron, K.C. Saddlery

Fjord, Canadian, Curly, Friesian, Saddlebred, Tennessee Walker, Trakehner, Andalusian,

Lusitano, Peruvian, Dutch Warmblood, Morgan, Hanoverian, Arabian,

Australian Stock Horse, Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse…

They all bring to mind a distinct look. Each having a quality all their own.

Each also having a limitation of their own.


Saddle Fitting, cont’d

6) horse gained weight

A host of reasons.

Be prepared to do ongoing monitoring so that you can

make minor adjustments to keep your horse happy. A custom

fi tted saddle is not the end all.

1) If you have it placed too far forward, held in place with a breast

collar, you can pinch the shoulder blade.

2) If you use a thick felt pad, you have to over cinch and you also

limit the fl exing that should occur between the horse and stiff

saddle.

3) Th e wrong width of a cinch will cause the saddle to migrate to

an unfavourable spot.

4) An unclean blanket, pad, cinch or even an unclean horse can

damage the skin.

5) An overweight rider or an undersized horse is asking for

problems.

Products that put your horse at a disadvantage:1) Poor fi tting tree – wrong size, too wide or too narrow; wrong

shape, creates a pressure point.

2) Poor fi tting saddle – skirts that pinch your horse’s upper

shoulder; skirts that rub the loin area.

3) Rigging placement – not in keeping with your horse’s shoulder

angle; pulls your saddle back; pulls your saddle ahead.

4) Excessive blanketing or padding – uses up all the room a

saddle has for gullet space; promotes over cinching.

5) Unforgiving cinch and latigo – nylon has no stretch or

forgiveness; the only give is in your horse’s muscle or tissue.

6) Heat refl ective blankets, pads or cinches – rubber neoprene,

polyester, nylon are heat refl ective; they will not help your horse

stay cool.

Good Horsemanship starts with Common Sense!

Ken Cameron is 73 years ‘not’ old. He has 46 years of experience building saddles and 61 years as an avid horseman. For 21 years he has owned/operated

K.C. Saddlery in Red Deer, and 17 years at Stampede Shop in Dawson Creek. For 5 years he was teaching the saddle making course at Olds College and 3

years of custom saddlery in Penhold. Still an avid horseman, Ken currently has two 15-year-old geldings, one 6-year-old stallion and two mares.


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It’s been 16 years since I saw my fi rst

Canadian Horses at Jim and Yvonne

Hillsden’s ranch in Cherry Creek BC

and fell in love with the hardy, sensible breed

that has been an integral part of Canada’s

history. Since the mid-1600s, they’ve pulled

wagons, sleighs, ploughs and logs, and taken

the nation’s inhabitants to and from work,

church and school. Brave and loyal, they

died by the thousands carrying soldiers and

artillery into battle. In recognition of the

breed’s contribution to the nation’s history, the

Canadian was proclaimed the National Horse

of Canada in 2002.

When I fi rst encountered the Canadian,

the breed was almost unknown outside

of Quebec and considered in danger of

extinction. In the late 90s and fi rst years of this

century, dedicated breeders worked diligently

to get recognition for the breed and preserve

the old bloodlines. Th ey tried to retain the

qualities that had allowed the breed to survive

under harsh conditions and earn it the

nickname, “Th e Little Iron Horse.” It is such

a versatile breed that Canadians can compete

in many modern disciplines, from driving

and trail riding to dressage and performance

classes.

Happily, these days, BC’s Canadian

Horse owners are more likely to hear “Is that

a Canadian?” than “What kind of horse is

that?” However, the economic downturn that

aff ected North America just as the Canadian

was starting to make a comeback has had a

disastrous eff ect on this rare breed. Many

Canadian breeders were forced to cut back

on their breeding programs or even sell off

their herds. As a result, the number of new

Canadian Horse registrations has been falling

steadily and is now lower than it’s been since

1991. At this rate, in 10 years, the breed’s

population will once again be at critical levels.

Th ese numbers are a wakeup call for fans of

this wonderful and uniquely Canadian breed.

With the breed still relatively rare

(about 5800 registered horses worldwide

and falling), it’s been diffi cult to muster the

numbers required to hold dedicated breed

shows in BC but we hope that more Canadian

Horse owners will join in celebrating this

heritage breed. Members of the Canadian

Horse Heritage and Preservation Society

(CHHAPS) continue to introduce the versatile

Canadian to horse lovers in BC and the USA

by competing in a variety of open shows,

participating in drill teams and parades, and

showing off their horses in public venues.

You may have seen our displays at

the BC Northern Exhibition in Prince

George, the North West Horse Fair in

Oregon, or elsewhere. Th is year, watch for

our demonstrations at the Mane Event in

Chilliwack and be sure to visit the booth of the

Canadian Horse Heritage and Preservation

Society. CHHAPS welcomes new members,

whether or not they own horses, to support

our eff orts to publicize and promote the

Canadian Horse. It might be time for you to

get a Canadian of your own!

Visit www.CHHAPS.org, “Like” our

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Canada’s National Horse Endangered Again By Ruth Donald of the Canadian Horse Heritage & Preservation Society

Battle of the Breeds 2013 at Spruce Meadows: Richard Arthur of Barriere and his Canadian mare “Gamine” with Patty Carley. Photo by

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Yvonne Hillsden of Cherry Creek and her stallion “Merit” at 2013 Sun Meadows Dressage Show. Photo by Andrea Blair,

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Natasha Grapes of Quesnel has once again

attended the Pony Club National Dressage

championship, held in Ottawa this past

July 16-21. Now aged 16, Natasha has been a rising

star rider, representing Northern BC in many

championships with her horse “Café Veanna.”

Veanna, a grey 12-year-old 16.1hh Th oroughbred/

QH cross mare, has been Natasha’s faithful winning

partner in many equestrian events for the past eight

years, when Natasha fi rst joined the Quesnel Pony

Club.

Last year, Natasha placed third in Training

level at the Pony Club National Dressage

Championship held in Calgary. Although young

riders qualify with their mounts, they do not ride

their own horses at these championships, due to

travelling logistics and constraints that would occur

at that amateur level. Th is clearly adds diffi culty to the

competition but does help prove one’s true ability as a

rider and horseperson.

We are very proud of Natasha and her

accomplishments; this year, she helped team BC

earn second place at the PC National Dressage

Championship by winning fi rst place in First level

on her borrowed mount. Natasha is not only an

accomplished dressage rider but also a regular

winner in the show jumping circuits. Last year, she

placed fourth at the Pony Club National jumping

championship, which was held in Prince George.

Natasha’s accomplishments are true examples

of how sportsmanship and horsemanship go hand

in hand in the world of equestrian sports. Th e

progression she has had with her mare Veanna

over the past few years has been really exciting for

us older riders to follow. Although she has always

been extremely dedicated to the care of her horses

(including all the borrowed mounts she has had to

use at Championships), she has also developed a lot of

growth as a rider and horsewoman.

Of course, behind every dedicated young rider

there has to be some dedicated parents: her mother

Jenny has always been an essential part of the team. It is one of those simple pleasures in life

to watch this solid and supportive team work together and also help other competitors - like

me - at shows. Th ey are defi nitely the tough competition to beat! Th is spring, again, Natasha

took home the “Top Youth Rider” and “Top Pony Club Rider” award from the Prince George

Spruce Ridge PC show and managed to qualify for the BC Heritage games held in Maple

Ridge at the beginning of July. Congratulations Natasha! We are all very excited about your

journey and proud of your development as a horsewoman and athlete.

Quesnel Young Rider Goes to

Pony Club Nationals By Carolyne Blanchet. Photos by J. Grapes

Natasha this year at PC Dressage Nationals.

Natasha and Veanna over cross-country course in Chase Creek.

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This month’s rescued herd is a group of 11 yearlings that

were headed to slaughter had Mike and Kathy Bartley

not intervened. Th ere are 7 colts to be gelded and 4 fi llies.

Th ere is a horse of every colour under the sun in this

group, from blue and red roan to palomino, buckskin,

dunskin, chestnut, and everything in between!

Beth is the fi lly that was found wandering, lost, extremely

malnourished and badly injured in July. She still has a long way

to go but is getting stronger and healthier every day and seems to

be enjoying her food, shelter, and all the attention she has been

getting. Time will tell if she will be adoptable, but there is always

the possibility of fostering.

Fostering horses is a great way to contribute to the rescue

without the commitment of life long adoption. We are always

looking for people who have pasture to spare or room in their

herd for one or two more. Generally the horses available for

foster are not riding material; they may be unsound or have other

issues (not necessarily medical). Th ey would make wonderful

companions for horses and humans alike. Th e “summer school”

horses are coming along well; they have been haltered, saddled,

introduced to a variety of scary objects and machinery, and are

all farrier – ready.

Featured this month is Gizmo, a beautiful 2012 dun who

came in with a group of yearlings from a feedlot in the beginning

of 2013. Th is horse has a lot of promise; he’s going to be a good

size, and solid – great potential as a heel horse. Gizmo has been

gelded and will graduate at the top of his class from summer

school.

Mike and Kathy Bartley have been rescuing horses from dire straits for over

10 years. Th ough heart wrenching at times, they have successfully adopted

out over 500 horses. You can fi nd Gizmo and over 100 more horses at www.

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make improvements to one of the most

popular equestrian camping and trail

riding venues in the province of BC.

Riders from all over BC and the State of

Washington come here to enjoy holiday

time with their horses and mules. Th e site

is urgently in need of an upgrade!

Th is is a provincial project

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Chapters of BCHBC. Th ere are 3 main

priorities:

1. building a concrete lock block manure

storage bin;

2. removing existing old pole corrals (10)

and replacing with (30) 12x12’ pipe corrals;

and

3. fencing off the wet area immediately

behind the corrals.

RSTBC and BCHBC are looking

for partners in this exciting project in

the form of cash donations, materials

(concrete lock blocks, wooden posts,

hardware), or equipment and time.

We now have cash partners:

Back Country Horsemen Chapters:

Yarrow, Kamloops, North Vancouver

Island, North Th ompson, Shuswap,

Aldergrove and Okanagan. Recreation

Sites and Trails BC: Cascades District,

Chilliwack Riding Club, Horse Council

Zone 2 and Panorama Veterinary Services

in Kelowna. But we need more help to

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In the initial stages of breaking, this allows the trainer to

accustom the horse to going forward on his own (no one is

leading him) and steering and working at various gaits. It is

also very useful as a problem solving tool for BOTH riding and

driving horses.

Th e best use of long reins is in the situation where the horse

is dangerous to the rider or driver while being ridden or driven.

For instance, the horse who will not cross water and who, when

pressed to go forward, either rears up dangerously, or spins so as

to endanger the stability of the cart or carriage or kicks the front

of the carriage. Horses that rear have not properly understood

about going forward and this must be

addressed before they are ridden or driven

again. Horses who rear are, in my opinion,

the most dangerous horses to try to reform

and the horses who are most likely to re-

off end. Th e use of long lines for these horses,

especially if it is continued until the horse

is over the habit, can be eff ective for these

problems. If the long lining is terminated

too soon, it is likely the horse will re-off end.

Some of these cases will take a long time to be

reliable. Some may never be reliable.

In driving a horse, it is never

recommended to have someone on the ground

try to lead the horse forward because the shaft

is in the perfect position to injure the leader

should the horse suddenly bound ahead.

Also, a horse wearing blinkers cannot see you

leading him and may turn into you and knock

you down. Leading from the ground can be

helpful with ridden horses but it is still dangerous if the horse is

upset.

What Sorts of Problems Can Occur?In driving horses, the most common problems are not going

forward (balkiness), problems with obstacles such as water (same

as not going forward), and balance and fl exion issues.

In balkiness and problems with water, the horse has not

learned to ALWAYS go forward. When the horse refuses and you

hit him with the whip, he may simply stay stopped, may start

backing up uncontrollably, may rear up, may spin around or may

kick at the cart. If he remains stopped you may be able to persist

and get the job done but with any of the latter four behaviours

you are better off removing him from the cart and handling the

situation from the ground.

With balkiness, there may be many diff erent problems

including poor harness fi t (especially ill-fi tting breastcollars

making it impossible to pull), too heavy a vehicle for the horse,

using a vehicle with brakes that are dragging making the horse’s

job much harder, and possibly stopping on a grade either uphill

or downhill and expecting the horse to hold the load while

stopped (driver error). Th e horse may also have a veterinary

Solving Problems Using Long Lines By Judy Newbert

Long lining (also called long reining) and ground driving are terms used almost

interchangeably in the driving and riding horse worlds. It is defi ned as the horse travelling

straight ahead with the driver (trainer) following and steering the horse.

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Solving Problems, cont’d

issue, soreness or lameness making it

impossible for him to do his job. You must

progressively check and test each item

before deciding the horse’s attitude is the

problem. Unhitching the horse from the

vehicle may help reveal what the problem

is. If your horse willingly pulls another

vehicle or a tire as you did during the

initial breaking stages, the problem is

with your vehicle. If he starts to balk while

pulling the tire, the problem is either

the horse or the harness. If a complete

review of the harness does not reveal

any problems then a veterinary visit is

necessary to reveal any sort of lameness or

soreness. If the harness and any veterinary

issues are eliminated as causes, the horse’s

attitude must be the issue.

In this situation, the horse must be

ground driven in the long reins in the

situation where he balked. Th e horse must

be made to go forward consistently. If he

backs up, let him back up until

he is tired, and then go forward.

If he simply refuses to move,

use the whip or have someone

lead him a few times to get

him going. Continued practice

should solve the problem. If

the horse refuses to go into

water, school him in long lines

over and in the water until he

is totally comfortable with it.

You may need a human leader

or another horse to get him

into and through the water the

fi rst few times. Persistence will

eventually work to get him in the water

and repeated practice will confi rm him in

the better behaviour. Continue working

him on long lines walking and trotting

into the water until it is no longer an issue.

Th en the horse can be hitched to the cart

and the water practice repeated. If the

horse starts balking or acting up again

return to the long lines until you can get

him into and through the water every

single time. Th e horse may take some time

to become reliable every time but you

MUST persist until the horse is reliable.

Periodic reminders especially about water

crossing may be necessary. Do not forget

Horse’s reaction to anything new.


Solving Problems, cont’d

that oft en retraining of the driver is also

required in these situations because the

driver oft en tenses up when approaching

the water and the horse gets anxious

because the driver is tense.

Balance and fl exion issues can be

practiced without the horse having to deal

with the weight of the cart and without

having to push against the shaft s to turn

the cart as this also upsets his balance.

Alternating ground driving and driving

with the cart will be a help to the horse

being able to sort out his balance issues.

In riding horses, two of the most

common problems are fl ying lead changes

and lateral work. Work on long reins

gives you the advantage because you can

control the hindquarters and the horse

can function without the rider’s weight.

Th e same sequence of determining

where the problem in the driving horse

originated applies with the exception of

the carriage, of course. Check the bitting,

the saddle, the horse’s fi tness, the rider

and check for veterinary issues before

deciding the horse is the source of the

problem. Repeat the required work on

long reins without the rider until the

horse is comfortable. Th en transition back

to the rider.

Th e most diffi cult problem I have

handled on long reins was a Grand Prix

dressage horse that had started swinging

his haunches badly during fl ying changes.

Th e rider and several other trainers’

attempts to correct him had deteriorated

into using the spur to stop him swinging

his haunches and him becoming

progressively more panicky. I put the

horse back on long lines and worked with

him doing the changes off a voice aid and

a change of direction only. I then used the

long lines to help control his hindquarters

and his balance (all changes on bending

lines). Th e long lines helped keep his

haunches straight by putting pressure on

his face (I had to go back to the lungeing

cavesson for steering) when he deviated

too much and he fi gured out how to avoid

that pressure on his face. Gradually he

went back to fl ying changes without the

swinging (both calmly and correctly). Th e

longest part of the “fi x” was convincing

him that his rider was not going to misuse

the spur during the changes. His rider

rode fl ying changes only on the long lines

without the rider using the legs at all.

Gradually we were able

to re-introduce the

legs. Use of the spur at

all during the changes

oft en caused him to

revert and he was

never really completely

reliable in the fl ying

changes again.

Final ThoughtsI have been

most successful

schooling horses

who will not cross

water. Removing the

cart and introducing

the horse properly

to water solved the

problem with much

less risk to driver and

equipment. Th e horses

became reliable in

going through all sorts

of water (and some

even learned to like it).

Reforming confi rmed

rearers or kickers has

been less than successful. Reforming

rearers or kickers when the problem

was not going forward and has only just

started is easier. Th e problem can oft en

not only be fi xing the behaviour, but also

educating the rider or driver to properly

handle the problem if it reoccurs.

Next month we will continue the long

lining series by discussing exercises to do

with young horses.

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The Canadian equestrian

community is saddened to learn

of the loss Dianne Tidball, on

June 21 at 81 years of age, so shortly

aft er the passing of her husband,

George Tidball, also Canadian

equestrian industry icon, who passed

away June 3 at the age of 83.

Dianne was born in 1932, and in

her early years, was in private school in

England where she took riding lessons

and fell in love with horses. Dianne

and her young children moved to the

United States to accompany George

while he attended Harvard University.

While there, Dianne discovered a new

type of restaurant that served fast-food

called McDonald’s. Dianne suggested to George that the restaurant

be brought to Canada when they moved home. Th e fi rst McDonald’s

franchise was brought to western Canada in 1967 courtesy of the

Tidballs. Th e family started a second restaurant franchise, called Keg

(n’Cleaver), which opened its doors in 1971 in North Vancouver.

Dianne and George purchased 26 acres of land, and built the

original Th underbird facility in 1973, which quickly started to outgrow

its location. In 2000, the Th underbird Show Park opened its doors at

the more spacious location at 72nd Avenue and 248th Street in Langley,

BC. Th e venue is now one of North America’s premiere show jumping

locations, hosting FEI level competitions.

In 2009 George and Dianne Tidball - Th underbird Show Park

were inducted into the Jump Canada Hall of Fame in the category of

Builder (organization) for their great vision, contribution and passion

for equestrian sports in Canada having been ranked in the top three

facilities in North America for the past three years.

“While we mourn the passing of Dianne Tidball it must be done

in conjunction with her recently deceased husband, George. Th ey

were a team. It was Dianne who encouraged George to obtain the

McDonald’s franchise for Canada. It was Dianne who managed the

horse shows at the old Th underbird site in Langley, and when that

property was sold, it was Dianne that insisted that she and George

buy and develop a much larger acreage, this at a time when most

people would be thinking of retirement,” said David Esworthy, past

president of the Canadian Equestrian Federation (now Equine Canada)

and judged jumpers, as the president of the jury, for many years at

Th underbird. “Due to her vision, we now have Th underbird Show Park,

one of the premier hunter/jumper facilities in North America. Her

vision is now a legacy being carried forward by their four children.”

In Memoriam…(courtesy of Equine Canada)

Dianne Tidball 1932 – June 21, 2014

Photo courtesy of Thunderbird Show Park.


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Cariboo Chrome (“Boo”) is turned out

with the other horses and has settled

in nicely. It’s nice, too, as we can go

out and catch him and put a halter on him no

problem. We’ve let numerous people go up

and pat him now

and he’s fi nally

fi gured out that

a human is a

human. Kathy’s

sister was here

for a visit and

worked him a

little in the round

pen... he did well

- hadn’t forgotten

a thing!

Th e Watch Lake/Green Lake Gymkhana

on Saturday, August 9, was a great day. It was

not quite as hot as the July one and the entries

were good - down only two from last month,

at 39. A few new faces this time, too, which is

always nice to see. Riders came from Victoria,

Vancouver, 70 Mile, 100 Mile, Williams Lake,

150 Mile, Clinton, Forest Grove, Kelowna,

Empire Valley and Lone Butte.

August Results:SENIORSPole Bending - 1st Dennis Gunn, 2nd Mandy PincottStake Race - 1st Dennis Gunn, 2nd Mandy PincottBarrel Race - 1st Dennis Gunn, 2nd Mandy PincottKey Hole - 1st Harrison Dann, 2nd Terris BillyboyINTERMEDIATEPole Bending - 1st Kailey Dube, 2nd Melanie WintjesStake Race - 1st Melanie Wintjes, 2nd Kayley BillyboyBarrel Race - 1st Kailey Dube, 2nd Kayley BillyboyKey Hole - 1st Kailey Dube, 2nd Russell AllisonJUNIORPole Bending - 1st Cecilia Warren, 2nd Ellen HolmesStake Race - 1st Ellen Holmes, 2nd Cecilia WarrenBarrel Race - 1st Cecilia Warren, 2nd Ellen HolmesKey Hole - 1st Cecilia Warren, 2nd Tatiana HillPEE WEEPole Bending - 1st Kennedy Kolyzenk, 2nd Hatti HolmesStake Race - 1st Hatti Holmes, 2nd Kennedy KolyzenkBarrel Race - 1st Hatti Holmes, 2nd Kennedy KolyzenkKey Hole - 1st Hatti Holmes, 2nd Kennedy KolyzenkPEE WEE LEAD LINEPole Bending - 1st Justine Billyboy, 2nd Larah PincottStake Race - 1st Kalee Pincott, 2nd Larah PincottBarrel Race - 1st Justine Billyboy, 2nd Larah PincottKey Hole - 1st Justine Billyboy, 2nd Larah PincottBoot Race - 1st Harrison Dann, 2nd Cecilia WarrenRibbon Race - 1st Rob and Kailey Dube, 2nd Madi McDougall and Harrison DannAGGREGATE TOTALS FOR AUGUST:Seniors: 1st Dennis Gunn, Runner-up Mandy PincottIntermediates: 1st Kailey Dube, Runner-up Melanie WintjesJuniors: 1st Cecilia Warren, Runner-up Ellen HolmesPee Wee: 1st Hatti Holmes, Runner-up KennedyOVERALL AGGREGATE TOTALS FOR JULY AND AUGUST:Seniors: 1st Terris Billyboy, Runner-up Dennis GunnIntermediates: 1st Kailey Dube, Runner-up Kaylee BillyboyJuniors: 1st Cecilia Warren, Runner-up Jazmyne BittnerPee Wee: 1st Kennedy Kolyzenk, no Runner-up

WOW, the weather couldn’t be hotter

could it? Th e Annual Cariboo Plateau

Competitive Trail Ride (CTR) on August 8-9

at the Hills Health Ranch at 108 Mile was great

(not too hot... could have been 30) - they had

29 riders start with 22 completions. Th ere were

some disqualifi cations for going off trail and

a few lameness pulls. Th ree levels of distances

were off ered; Level One is approximately 15

miles (2 loops), Level Two is 25 miles (2 loops)

and Level Th ree is around 40 miles (3 loops).

See the results submitted by Pat Hayward

(secretary) on page 48.

Coming Up

Once again some excitement in 100

Mile House as the BC Professional Bull

Riders Finals takes place September 5-6. Th e

highlight for spectators at any rodeo is the

bull riding - they save it to last for this reason.

Just imagine an entire weekend of bull riding!

Eighty bulls in total will try to buck off the

top 20 bull riders in BC. Th e cowboys get four

bulls each. Start time is 6:00pm on Friday and

1:00pm on Saturday. A new and very exciting

feature this year is the Wild Horse Race which

will probably take place as the half time show!

Boo is now accepting strangers - he’d never seenKathy’s sister Beth before

but let her brush him.

Boo is starting to gain some weight and look like a horse.

Ellen Holmes, from Empire Valley Ranch, rounds barrel number two at the Gymkhana.

Owen Fearnley on his donkey getting towed around the stakes in the pee-wee lead-line

division.

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Cariboo Chatter, cont’d

WHAT’S THIS?

Readers -do you know what this is?

Th e correct answer will be printed

in the next issue.

What’s your guess?

Th is month’s item belongs to Ewa

and Voytek Foik at 83 Mile. It’s not exactly

an easier one to guess but it’s interesting!

Th e size is 1.75 inches tall X 5.25 in X 7.25

in (not including the handle). Note the

hinge for the top lid is on the handle side

and there’s a tab on top for a thumb pull to

open the lid (so it can be held and opened

with one hand). Good luck!

Admission at the door is only $15 per day for

adults, $10 for students (18 and under), and $5

for seniors and kids under six.

Th e third of three “Wheels at

Wildwood” driving clinics and camps at

Wildwood Farm in 100 Mile House takes place

in September. Both experienced competitors

and brand-new drivers enjoy the three-day

camps. Dressage, obstacle and cones practice,

as well as “on the ground” presentations by

EC certifi ed driving coach Elisa Marocchi.

For more information, contact Elisa at

[email protected].

Th e Huber Farm in 70 Mile House

will be hosting Cariboo Trails Field Trial

September 27-28. For more information, phone

Ken Huber at 250-456-6050 or send email to

[email protected].

Th e BCRA rodeo schedule - the BCRA

Championship Finals are September 12-14 in

Quesnel.

If you have any Cariboo Chatter that

you would like included please email Mark at

[email protected] and put “Cariboo

Chatter” in the subject line.

Last Month’s What’s This?

Th e August

item was one from

the Meadow Springs

Museum. It’s a set

of three batteries

that powered the

telephone in a house.

As you can see in

the photo, these are

Eveready Gray Label. We had three correct

answers this month.

Ray Cody, Abbotsford BC

Henry Pranke, 100 Mile House BC

Ivan Steinke, Clairmont AB

(L to R) Kathy McMillan, Kathy Puetter, Carmen Letawski and Terri Grubisec. Kathy Puetter bought the Meadow Springs Ranch

gift certifi cate at the 2013 Horsey Ladies Fundraiser Auction in Armstrong.Sam and Hatti Holmes from Empire Valley

trying not to break or let go of the ribbon in the ribbon race.

Melanie Wintjes follows her mom Jen as they cool off their horses after the Gymkhana.

Melanie Wintjes enjoying a relaxing swim horseback after the Watch Lake/Green Lake

Gymkhana.

Post your guess on our Facebook

page or e-mail Mark at msprings@

bcinternet.net and put “What’s Th is?” in

the subject line. Send us your full name,

city and province please.

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The year was 1982 and he pulled up to the Bridge Creek

sorting yard where we were inoculating, separating and

ear tagging cattle. I was closest to his truck so he spoke

to me. Aft er introducing himself he said, “I want to talk to

whoever knows what’s going on.” “Peter is the ranch manager,”

said I, “I’ll go get him.” Wendell quickly stopped me to clarify,

“I didn’t ask to speak to the manager; I asked to speak to

whoever knows what’s going on.” How could you not love that?

Yesterday, I dropped in on Wendell and we sat at his

kitchen table at the 105 to talk for a couple of hours. He’s

looking at the end game and his life in review. So I asked him a

few questions and I want to share some of his story and cowboy

wisdom.

To know a horse, to know a dog, to know the ups and

downs of ranching you have to have the heart of a cowboy.

And, any loss of the cowboy spirit is a loss of soul in my

books. And, for sure, if you look up heart of a cowboy in the

dictionary you’re going to see a picture of Wendell, his face now

etched with nearly 8 decades of rugged ranch work.

Wendell was born into ranching. His

folks had a ranch in the McKenzie Canyon in

Oregon. Th en, without his wife’s knowledge,

Wendell’s dad bought land in the high desert

country and when his wife asked how he was

going to get his cattle there the answer was

that Wendell and his brother Bob would take

them. Wendell was about seven years old

and Bob about 10. It was a six day trip! Each

evening their dad caught up to them in his

truck and brought dinner and their bedrolls.

(Brother, Len, a very accomplished western

sculptor, was not yet born.)

In 1962, the family moved to the

105 Ranch – and since then, even though

he’s ranched some other places, there was

nowhere better for Wendell. So he bought it.

Twice. His adventures have been wild, woolly

and family aff airs. Th ere was the time he

bought 100 head of horses at $100/head from

Oscar at Ootza Lake and trucked them down

to start breaking them with Neil Morrison.

“Well, we’re not doing anything else that

day – may as well break horses… got that job

done.”

One of Wendell’s favourite horses

was Deuce; when inducted into the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2005, he gave them Deuce’s

hackamore. “Th ey must have needed to fi ll a spot, is why they picked me.” His humble thought

on that honour.

Wendell Monical: A Cowboy’s Cowboy By Beth Marks

I guess that, after you’ve spent 75 years in the saddle ranching, you have a few things

to say about it. Wendell Monical is my old friend; when I fi rst moved to Canada and the

Cariboo following Sam, the cowboy that captured my heart, I met Wendell.

Photo submitted

Photo courtesy of BC Cowboy Heritage Society.

Photo courtesy of BC Cowboy Heritage Society.


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Wendell Monical, cont’d

An old native fellow, Cliff ord Eagle, let Wendell know one day

that you’re never alone when you have your dog. And, one of Wendell’s

best dogs was Nipper. More than one person off ered unlimited dollars

to buy that dog but there was nothing doing. One day 16 head of cattle

got turned at the gate and Wendell had to push through all the others.

Th en his dog, Nipper, disappeared. He reappeared 20 minutes later

with all the missing cattle. Nipper took it upon himself to do that –

he wasn’t asked. Wendell was also partial to the dog, “Miss Reins.”

His granddaughter asked him to look aft er the dog while she went to

college. Needless to say, the dog lived out her life on the ranch keeping

Wendell company until a year or two ago.

I asked about wrecks and he said the worst was when he was

showing off for a pretty girl in his youth and got bucked sky high and

came down on his neck, breaking it. “A damn shame, too. She was a

really fi ne girl and she wasn’t impressed!”

Most of Wendell’s kids and grandkids took to the cowboy way and

are still ranching in the Cariboo area. He told the tale of his daughter

Rita asking him to give her the sorrel horse he’d been conditioning.

Turned out she wanted to enter him in an endurance race. First she

had to stand with her saddle to get weighed. Problem was, she couldn’t

hold up the weight of her saddle. She was nine! She won the 50 mile

endurance race and her dad rode along way back in the pack – he rode

“a soft horse” he hadn’t had time to condition yet.

A few great quotes of Wendell’s:

1. Th ere’s something you can learn from everybody. Even if it’s how not

to do something.

2. You’ve got to take it as it comes – you can’t re-deal the cards. Once

they’re laid that’s it.

3. I’ve seen those slick-talking buggers. When they get to talking slick,

I’m gone.

4. If your horse likes you that’s half the battle.

5. Boy, could that horse turn; he’d separate a hen from her chicks.

6. My kids know what to do. Th ey’ll burn me when I die and spread my

ashes on the horse bones out there. Th at’s where I want to be.

Th ough the years

Wendell has mentored and

helped many a cowboy and

cowgirl. If you’re a straight

shooter, you have a friend for

life, through thick and thin.

Hats off in salute to this

great Cariboo cowboy.

Author - Beth MarksProfessional Sutton REALTOR® by

day, cowgirl at heart


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The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in

Normandy (FRA) on 23 August-7 September brings

together 967 athletes and 1,113 horses from 74 nations

for 15 days of world-class competition in Jumping, Dressage

and Para-Equestrian Dressage, Eventing, Driving, Endurance,

Vaulting and Reining.

A parade of athletes from the 74 participating nations, an

incredible musical and hi-tech lightshow extravaganza featuring

over 100 horses, the Garde Républicaine and giant Mexican

waves entertained a sellout crowd of 21,000 for the Opening

Ceremony of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in

Normandy at the D’Ornano Stadium on August 23rd.

FEI President HRH Princess Haya and Laurent Beauvais,

President of the Games Organizing Committee and President

of the Lower Normandy Region, welcomed athletes, offi cials,

sponsors, spectators and media to Normandy for two weeks of

world class equestrian sport in the heart of horse country.

Laurent Beauvais spoke warmly of the 3,000 volunteers that

will be working at the venues to optimize the Games experience,

and many of them had the opportunity to parade in front of the

spectators as part of tonight’s ceremony.

“We have brought together 3,000 smiles to welcome you;

3,000 sets of open arms,” Laurent Beauvais said. “Th e volunteers

bind our organization. We can all be so proud of them. For

months now they have been our greatest ambassadors for the

Games, the greatest ambassadors for Normandy and indeed the

greatest ambassadors for France!”

Princess Haya, speaking in French and English, also

expressed her gratitude to everyone involved in making the

Games possible. “On behalf of everyone here tonight, and

everyone around the world who will enjoy these seventh World

Equestrian Games, I want to thank the people of Normandy for

so warmly welcoming us to this beautiful region,” Princess Haya

said.

“I also want to thank the World Equestrian Games

Foundation, Alltech, and the many volunteers who have given

so generously of their time and energy. Th ese Games could not

happen without you. And of course, I want to thank all of the

athletes who have come to Normandy to pursue their dreams.

You are at the pinnacle of our sport; you have earned the right to

be here through your hard work and dedication. Whether you

win or lose, these Games are sure to be a highlight of your career.

I am confi dent that you will represent our sport well and prove

yourselves to be true champions. I wish you all the best of luck.”

Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy LET THE GAMES BEGIN!


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Princess Haya then invited French Prime Minister Manuel

Valls to declare the Games open, the fi rst time in the history of

the World Equestrian Games that there

has been a Prime Minister at the opening

ceremony.

Th e top-level French Government

delegation also included Bernard

Cazeneuve, Minister of the Interior,

Laurent Fabius, Minister of Foreign

Aff airs, Stéphane Le Foll, Minister of

Agriculture Aff airs and government

spokesman, and Th ierry Braillard, Under

Secretary for Sport.

French team member and former

athlete representative on the FEI Bureau,

Kevin Staut, and Anne Prain, President of the Ground Jury for

Para-Equestrian Dressage took the FEI pledge on behalf of the

athletes and judges.

On behalf of all the FEI offi cials, Anne Prain spoke of the

spirit of fair play and integrity, while the athletes’ pledge was

given by Kevin Staut: “In the name of all riders, I promise that

we shall take part in the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

2014 in Normandy respecting and abiding by the rules which

govern them, committing ourselves to our sport without doping,

in the true spirit of welfare of the horse and

of sportsmanship, for the glory of equestrian

sport and the honour of our teams.”

A total of 478,000 tickets of the 500,000

on off er had already been sold before

tonight’s Opening Ceremony, and with top

sport across the FEI disciplines from now

until 7 September, a fantastic spectator

experience is guaranteed over the next 15

days!

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History Hub

Th e FEI World Equestrian Games™ are held every four years in the middle

of the Olympic and Paralympic cycle. Th ey were fi rst hosted in Stockholm

(SWE) in 1990 and have since been staged in Th e Hague (NED) in 1994,

Rome (ITA) in 1998, Jerez (ESP) in 2002, and Aachen (GER) in 2006. Th e

fi rst Games to be organized outside Europe were the Alltech FEI World

Equestrian Games™ in Kentucky (USA) 2010.

Alltech FEI, cont’d

Horseman extraordinaire Lorenzo was one of the highlights of the Opening Ceremony in

front of a sellout crowd of 21,000 spectators. (Arnd Bronkhorst/FEI)

Old Baldy Ranch in Dawson Creek was excited to host a

Western Dressage Clinic on August 1-4, put together by our

hard-working Dressage BC Zone 8 representative, Coleen

Mathews. Th e goal of Western Dressage is the development of the

horse into a happy athlete through harmonious education. As a result,

it makes the horse calm, supple, loose and fl exible, but also confi dent,

attentive and keen, thus achieving perfect understanding with his

rider, travelling in a balanced, natural way showing correct bending in

the fi gures of the test, maintaining a light contact with the rider. Th e

gaits should neither be too slow, which

interrupts the rhythm, balance and

fl ow of the gait, nor too fast and appear

rushing or tense.

Our clinician and my personal

best friend of 44 years was Monique

Fraser, 2002 Equine Canada Level 2

coach, 1994 Equine Canada Senior

Basic Dressage Judge and owner

of Rosewyn Stables Riding School,

Langley (established 1993). Monique

herself was trained by the late Dietrich

Von Hopff garten, coach to several

Canadian Olympic Teams and Leslie

Reid, three-time Olympic Team

Dressage rider, among many talented

others.

Th e weekend started with a Friday

night meet-and-greet social BBQ and

campfi re. Day 1 saw all

nine of us pleasure riders,

reiners and barrel racers

have individual 45-minute

lessons, learning how to

keep our horses round, the

hind legs active through

transitions and corners,

keeping the relaxation,

riding STRAIGHT lines

and ROUND circles, square

halts, how to salute a judge,

etc. (Whew!) On Day 2, all but one of us rode the Western Dressage

walk/jog test 3 and all took turns learning how to scribe and call the

pattern. Averil Valine from LaGlace, AB, herself a talented Equine

Canada Certifi ed Western Coach, wowed us all as she did a splendid

job riding her Western Dressage First Level Test, with leg yields and

lengthenings in trot and canter on her grandson of my stallion (Goldun

Poco Mr Matt), which was an added thrill for me.

We had members of the Dawson Creek Horse Club come out to

audit the clinic and so impressed were they that they all came back for

private lessons with Monique prior to her leaving on Monday. Everyone

was blown away with how much Monique was able to teach us in such a

short time and how much better we were riding even by the next day. A

fl oodgate of enthusiasm has been released and we already have Monique

booked for the next clinic on October 18-19!

Western Dressage Up North By Colleen Wangler

Averil Valine on her Mr Matt grandson

Coleen Mathews on her Old Baldy Ranch-bred gelding

AW Black

‘Learning by Example - Analyzing Functional Conformation

for the Western Disciplines’

Author Judy Wardrope

(Th is is the third in a series of “Learning by Example” books by this

internationally renowned equine author and clinician)

“Exceptional book” for the Western horse enthusiast

Th is book focuses on horses used in the various Western

disciplines, specifi cally Reining, Cutting and Barrel Racing and

includes information about Working Cow Horses, Ropers and Steer

Wrestling mounts.

“Although my personal interest is in dressage, I was utterly

captivated by this book from the moment I fi rst opened the cover,” said

Ceci Flanagan-Snow, a published equine photographer and writer. “It

is well written and illustrated with hundreds of relevant photographs

making the concepts easy to understand and remember. I hope that

this book, and its siblings, accomplishes Wardrope’s goals of improving

the wellbeing and longevity of competition horses through helping

horse people to understand and implement the principles of functional

conformation in their breeding, purchasing, training and exhibiting

programs.”

A horse that

is “built to do

the job” will be

more successful

in competition,

will be easier

to train for

specifi c

activities, will

be less prone

to injury,

and will be happier in its

work. Th e book asks horse people to think of the

jobs we ask horses to do in mechanical terms – compressing, extending,

accelerating, decelerating, turning, etc. and to relate the mechanical

build of the horse to the mechanical requirements of the job.

250 pages with over 420 photos.

Th e book is available for purchase through Wardrope’s website,

www.jwequine.com

Book Review



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CWHBA National Tour and Stallion Performance Test for 2014

The Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association has the

following dates booked:

Sept 12: Quebec Inspection, Ecuries des 3 Ruisseaux, St-

Augustin

Marie Arsenault 418-998-5663

Sept 13: Maritimes Inspection, Sutton Hills Stables,

Port Williams

Th eresa Steele 902-670-2740

Sept 14: Ontario Breeders Show and Inspection

MJM Equestrian, Mount Hope, Jackie Vandenbrink

519-624-7178

Sept 17: Manitoba Inspection, TBA - Brandon Area

Dana Young 204-966-3316

Sept 19: British Columbia Inspection. Rosenol Performance Horses,

Prince George

Reka Schippers 250-847-4529

Sept 20: Alberta Breeder’s Show and Stallion Licensing

Edmonton Area, Jennette Coote 403-556-8046

Sept 17-24: National Stallion Performance Test

Carousel Ridge Stable, Sherwood Park, Alberta

Jennette Coote 403-556-8046

More information is available on the web site

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In support of the Amanda

Todd Legacy Society, HORSES

HELP KIDS invites HORSE

ENTHUSIASTS to participate in

the 2nd ANNUAL LIGHT UP THE

WORLD PURPLE in support of

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Online Auction

The Metchosin Equestrian Society is pleased to announce the

opening of our 2014 Online Auction! All funds go towards

the resurfacing of our Municipal Riding Ring located at 4430

Happy Valley Road, Victoria BC.

Th e website is now open for your perusal and bidding http://

mesauction.shawwebspace.ca/. Browse and shop for Equine Tack, Art,

Jewellery, Home Decor and more! Please keep checking the website to

monitor your bids and also, we will continue to add other items as they

are donated!

Th e website will remain open for bids until September 26 with

all bids to be fi nalized with our Live Silent Auction Party which will

be held at the Metchosin Community House on September 27 (more

information will be provided soon on the website).

Th ank you so much to all our sponsors and volunteers who have

contributed their time, eff orts, enthusiasm and items for the fundraiser!

TIDBITS


On our rides we frequently see dogs, both on and off -leash. We

are consistently impressed with the care and regard people

have for keeping their dogs under control when they see us

approaching. It’s very reassuring seeing responsible dog owners. We

know that we will not have to deal with aroused or frightened dogs

lunging at us or chasing us, and that the dogs are being kept safe, too.

However, even though the dogs are being managed to ensure

everyone’s safety, it’s clear that most of the dogs are less than

comfortable around our horses. Many are barking frantically as

they are restrained – ready to lunge or snap given the opportunity.

Others look like they would prefer to disappear into the woods.

Despite frequenting horse-friendly trails, these dogs have not been

socialized adequately to horses and are uncomfortable when they

encounter them. Most parents seem to be a bit embarrassed by their

dogs’ reactions, and try to stop their displays. Although this seems to

be a reasonable response, in the long run, it probably won’t do much

to change the dogs’ behaviour nor are the dogs learning anything

that will help in the future. If anything, an already uncomfortable

situation for the dogs may very well also begin to predict other

unpleasantness – like getting in trouble for their behaviour. No

wonder some dogs’ reactions get worse as time goes on.

So what should you do if your pup or dog is not horse savvy

and comfortable in their presence? Because the dog’s existing

behaviour is typically a result of fear or over-arousal, simply trying

to stop his display - the superfi cial ‘symptoms’ - won’t really treat the

underlying issue. Before we can teach a new behaviour, we need to

help the dog become more comfortable in the presence of horses and

make the displays unnecessary for the dog.

Th e fi rst step for a successful result will be to change how your

dog FEELS around horses. EVERY time your dog comes across a

horse, you need to ensure he feels safe AND he gets something that is

reinforcing to him. You can fi rst help him feel safe by keeping some

distance and keeping your dog close to you but not tightly restrained

– loose leash or a loose grip on a harness, if possible, would be ideal.

By providing extra space, you will decrease the intensity of

the experience. What’s the right distance? Well, that depends. It

will be diff erent for each dog. A good way to check: if your dog is

unmanageable OR isn’t interested in the reinforcement you are

providing, you are too close. Move further away. Th is distance will

change as you progress. As your dog becomes more comfortable, he

will be able to be closer and still cope.

You can provide an additional buff er for your dog by keeping

them at your side (ideally opposite to where the horse is) or behind

you. Having your dog out front, especially at some distance from you,

provides no protection, and he may feel he has to deal with things on

his own. Also, avoid being backed up against anything or cornered

so that your dog might feel trapped, or making you unable to create

more distance if necessary.

And how about reinforcement? When you are on the go, food is

almost always the easiest choice. It’s just a matter of making sure you

have something that is good enough in that situation. Your dog needs

to fi nd it very valuable even in the face of that level of distraction.

Without that, you will miss the chance to change the association your

dog has with horses. Th e goal is to see your dog noticeably change

how he feels. Th e association of horses approaching will change from

a “scary thing” to “a way to get treats” and/or “no big deal.” How long

this takes depends entirely on the dog and his level of fear – and, of

course, how oft en you work on the issue. Once your dog begins to

feel more comfortable, your training isn’t necessarily over. If you’ve

had to start with a very long distance from horses, you will now want

to begin to use slightly closer distances for more training sessions,

each time working until you once again see that emotional change

take place. Keep in mind, that if the horse is moving faster or there

are more horses, this will be more challenging, and you will need to

temporarily add some extra distance again.

Here’s a simple exercise to use, called, “Open Bar/Close Bar.”

Th e message you will be teaching is simple – “the sight of a horse

predicts really, really desirable treats for you.” Th e exercise goes like

this:

- With your dog on leash and lots of fantastic treats ready,

position yourself somewhere that horses will pass by – coming into

and going out of view.

- It’s important that the horses appear and also disappear – so

perhaps a small clearing off a trail. If you have access to a friend with

a horse, you can set up a session where they lead the horse in and out

of view behind a barn or shelter.

- You need to keep an eye on both the comings and goings of the

horse as well as keeping an eye on your dog to ensure he is noticing

the horse when you are. Keep him fairly close to you to make this easy

to do.

The Dog and Pony Show By Valerie Barry, KPA-CTP and Lisa Kerley, KPA-CTP

We keep our horses on the outskirts of Vancouver near some beautiful parkland and

riding areas. These areas are multi-use, and we frequently see a variety of activities

including walking, jogging and cycling along with horseback riding.


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- As soon as a horse comes into sight, immediately begin feeding

your dog treats – quickly and non-stop – as fast as he can chew and

swallow. Th is is the “Open Bar.”

- As soon as the horse disappears from view, immediately stop

feeding; the “Bar is Closed.”

- Soon your dog will realize that the sight of a horse means

fantastic stuff is available but when the horse is gone, the fantastic

stuff is unavailable until the next horse appears. No horse – no

fantastic stuff .

- Th rough frequent sessions you should start to notice your dog

visibly changing how he feels about the sight of horses. He will start

yearning for horses to appear so that he can have the fantastic treats

you’re carrying.

If you are unable to provide the space and positioning required to

help your dog be comfortable (perhaps a horse comes by at a narrow

part of the trail) or you didn’t think you would come across any

horses and left the treats on the counter, then it’s best just to “get out

of Dodge.” Ultimately, you can work towards close encounters, but

in the early stages of training, there are no benefi ts to over-facing the

student. By avoiding situations that you cannot set up or reinforce

adequately, you will actually be speeding up your dog’s learning

curve.

And, if it is simply a case of over-arousal because of excitement

for your dog, the exercise and advice above will still be of value. Th ey

will help teach him to interact in a calmer, more appropriate fashion.

If not addressed, over time excitement can become problematic for

a couple of reasons. If your dog gets excited, bouncing or lunging at

the end of the leash or running around the horse, these undesirable

behaviours can become a habit that will be harder to change later on.

As well, these types of behaviours can become more severe if they are

not dealt with. Many dogs, who start out being excited on the leash,

will shift to being frustrated and ultimately, to very intense displays.

Both of these scenarios can and should be prevented.

So, the next time you head out with your dog to an area where

you might come across horses, keep these things in mind. Simply

reacting to your dog’s own reaction isn’t going to change much.

Instead, with a plan and some tasty treats on hand, you can help your

dog become more comfortable and behave appropriately. Once your

dog is more confi dent and relaxed, you will be able to approach and

pass horses without all the fuss. Th en, if you wish, you can teach or

direct your dog to do specifi c things, such as sit or walk calmly at your

side. Everyone – including your dog – can then enjoy their activities

in the many wonderful green areas we have around urban Vancouver.

Lisa and Valerie are professional dog behaviourists and trainers with a

combined 30 years of experience. With a focus on creating confi dent, happy

and well-balanced dogs using force-free methods, they hold hipPUPS,

babyBRATS and Partnership classes. Th ey also off er private programs and

behavioural sessions to cater to the specifi cs needs of any dog. Th ey are

Certifi ed Training Partners of the Karen Pryor Academy and members of

Th e Pet Professional Guild.

This person is doing a great job to help her dog become more comfortable. She is positioning the dog to help him feel safe AND

building a positive association by providing tasty treats while the horse is nearby.


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We had a camp here in Cobble Hill BC at Bokay Arabians with my four barn girls. They each did a Freestyle to music of their choice, and then they did a Quadrille for their parents. When we first began to practice the horses wouldn’t even get close to each other. At the show they were really good, stayed together and were stirrup to stirrup! Their parents and grandparents were all blown away when they saw them ride. The girls are 8 and 11 years old, (from l to r) Olivia and Sweet P, Christine and Cherokee, Ell ie and Addy, and Hanna and Ginger. Ell ie is the 11-year-old.

“TIGGER”

It is with great sadness that we said goodbye to our “Little

Man” at 10 a.m. on August 20th. Tigger had to be put to rest aft er

complications due to becoming cast in his stall. He fought hard

for a day and a half and fi nally said it was time. He was laid to

rest in the corner of the hay fi eld where he loved to run with his

herd.

Tigger joined our herd of horses at Bokay Arabians late in

his life. He was said to be around 26 years old when he was given

to us for semi-retirement and lessons for beginners. He had been

at the riding for the disabled in Saanich and really didn’t like

the side walkers and wanted to be ridden independently. He was

too exuberant for our beginners, but was ridden and shown in

dressage, and did lessons here. If you used the crop he would

buck you off , and you really had to know how to ride him as he

had a lovely bouncy trot and canter. He was so sweet, very little

kids could get him and groom and clean out his feet.

He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. He

was a very special little guy. Canter free little man, we will meet

again some day.- Kathie Dorval and kids, Cobble Hill BC

On to Greener Pastures

Chance was

gone. Sally

scanned the

fi eld again, hoping

for a miracle. But

there was no sign of

her chestnut gelding.

A wicked storm had

ripped through the

area the night before.

Th e wind brought

trees crashing down,

and lightning split the

dark sky. Chance must

have leapt the fence in terror.

“Well, we had best get a move on.” Sally’s dad gave her shoulder a

gentle squeeze. “You take Blue Belle and search the river trail. I’ll head

up to the mountain bluff .” He placed Belle’s supple leather reins in her

hand and gave her an encouraging smile. “Don’t worry, sweetie.” Her

dad mounted his Quarter Horse, Bucky. “We’ll fi nd him.”

Sally nodded, but she wasn’t so sure. She felt a lump of fear in her

throat. Her beloved horse was loose, maybe even hurt. She shuddered at

the thought.

“Well, Belle,” Sally said, taking a deep breath, “let’s go fi nd

Chance.” She secured her helmet and mounted the blue roan. Sally

urged the mare into a steady jog, heading for the woods behind the

barn. Th e narrow path sloped gently downwards to the river. As they

emerged from the trees, they broke into a rhythmic canter. Following

the river’s edge, Sally kept a sharp lookout for any sign of Chance. A

warm breeze teased through Belle’s mane and sunlight danced on the

birch leaves. Sally, however, was too worried to enjoy the beauty of the

day. Where was Chance?

At a fork in the trail, they paused. To the left , the trail led to an

orchard. To the right, a bridge crossed the river. “Now, if I were a scared

horse galloping in the dark,” Sally mused, “I’d want shelter, not rushing

water.” She reined Belle left , kicking her back into a canter.

“Chance?” Sally called out, scanning the open woods for her

gelding. “Chance!” As they came around a bend, Sally’s heart leapt.

Whoa!” She cried, hauling on the reins. Belle skidded to a halt,

sending Sally lurching forward. She grabbed a handful of mane to keep

herself from falling. Th ere, just inches in front of Belle’s nose, lay a huge

cedar tree that had come down in the storm. It was completely blocking

the path. “Wholly close call!” Sally took a deep breath, shaking her head

in wonder. “Good job, Belle!” Th e mare tossed her head and danced at

the excitement. “I guess we’ll have to take a detour.”

To be continued...

Lindsay Hartley has a B.A. in Biology/

Environmental Studies and enjoys a deep

connection to nature and to her favourite

animal, the horse. She also enjoys writing

for children and the child in all of us, and

still dreams of owning her own horse one

day. She is pictured here with a saucy

Shetland named Razz, and can be reached at

[email protected].

Lost Chance By Lindsay Hartley

The annual Oliver Riding Club Trail Challenge took place at the

Gillespie Ranch. A total of 15 obstacles were designed to test the

agility and accuracy of horse and rider. Th anks go to Max and

Annette for superb course building and their hospitality.

Th e Western and English Dressage sessions continued. Th e western

riders were all focused on memorizing their test pattern with a walk-

through followed by riding the complete test pattern under the watchful

eye of our clinician Janette Lauritzen. Each rider received tips on how

to fi ne-tune their riding and improve their marks in readiness for a

percentage day later in the season. Simultaneously the club hosted a

tack swap/meet and greet session. Th is was an opportunity for members

old and new (and prospective new members) to meet, talk horsey stuff ,

enjoy coff ee and doughnuts and browse the tack on off er.

Next events: A Trail Clinic on September 6th; then English and

Western Percentage Day on September 21st. Both events at D Bar K

Ranch.

Go to www.oliverridingclub.com for further details.

Oliver Riding Club By Debbie House

The Trail Challenge



Horse Council BC - Notes from the Offi ce

HCBC offi ce hours: Monday to Friday,

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Address: 27336 Fraser Highway,

Aldergrove, BC V4W 3N5

604-856-4304 or Toll Free 1-800-345-8055

Fax: 604-856-4302 www.hcbc.ca

How to Reach Us

Nanaimo was host to 3,182 athletes,

coaches, and offi cials from every

corner of the province for the BC

Summer Games held from July 17-20.

A three-time host of the BC Summer

Games, Nanaimo once again delivered with

over 3,400 volunteers stepping up to feed,

accommodate, transport, entertain, and host

the best in BC. It was a memorable weekend of

competition and celebration.

Th e collective eff ort of volunteers,

business, government, and organizations

working together provided, once again, a

fi rst rate BC Summer Games experience for

everyone involved. A great time was had

by all the participants and volunteers at the

BC Summer Games! Th ere was some great

camaraderie among the teams as well as strong

competition and an excellent display of skills.

Horse Council BC would like to send

a special Th ank You to Susan Harrison who

worked tirelessly and above and beyond

as Sport Chair for Equestrian. Susan and

her team were instrumental in making the

2014 Games an amazing event for everyone

involved.

We’d also like to thank Selena Pellizzari

who acted as Provincial Chair and helped to

make the experience for the participants an

outstanding success.

A HUGE THANK YOU must go out to

all the coaches, assistant coaches, offi cials,

volunteers, and athletes!

Congratulations to equestrian athlete

Alice Young, who was one of sixteen BC

Games Athletes selected from over 350

applicants to receive a Coast Capital Savings

Athlete Bursary. Way to go Alice!

Get the full results online at www.hcbc.

ca/BC-Sumer-Games.html

Horse Council BC Scholarship Recipients

Announced!

We were very excited to receive many

applications for our scholarship program

this year! Each year HCBC grants up to fi ve

$1,000 scholarships to current Horse Council

BC members who are graduating from grade

12 and entering into an accredited College

or University study program. Th is year’s

recipients are:

Megan MacMillian (Chilliwack)

Mareesa Kelly (Maple Ridge)

Kelly Donaldson (North Vancouver)

Megan Marshall (South Hazelton)

Gillian DeLure (Nanaimo)

Congratulations to all the recipients and

good luck in your future endeavours!HCBC Membership Renewals for 2015 Open

on September 1st!

If you renew early, your 2015 membership

will cost you only about 15¢ a day! Renew

online at www.hcbc.ca.

Cassandra Lashmar in one of her jumper rounds. Cassandra earned a gold, silver, and

bronze medal!

THE BC SUMMER GAMES IN

NANAIMO BC WERE A HUGE

SUCCESS!

Competition photos credit to ©BC

Games

All the equestrian medal winners at the 2014 BC Summer Games in Nanaimo.

Vaulter Kayden Bousfi eld fi nishing his vaulting performance. Kayden earned a gold medal in Division

D – Freestyle.

The Para Equestrian riders and support team. Riders: Daelen Cleugh, Danielle Benoit, and Dylan Allan.


Vernon Young Riders have been busy

the last couple of months. We hosted

a Poker Ride at Timber Ridge Trails

in May, which was a lot of fun and a very

beautiful ride with 35 riders in total and we

camped overnight. We look forward to doing

it again next year. We would love to have

everyone join us.

We have been having lessons several

times a month at Brewers Arena and are

learning a lot from our instructor Glenn

Perron. Th ank you Glenn for all your

knowledge and humour.

But the most fun of all was the 4-H Stock

Show in Armstrong in July. All our members

were there and everyone had a great time. We

all can’t wait for Stock Show every year. It’s the

best week to be a 4-H member!!

CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners

at Stock Show. Can’t wait to see everyone again

next year at the show.

Vernon Young Riders By Abby McLuskey, club reporter

We congratulate the winners of the

2014 CanTRA Awards.

RHONDA DAVIES AWARD: OUTSTANDING

VOLUNTEER

Sponsor: John and Donna Davies

SUSAN BRIDGMAN

Southlands Th erapeutic Riding Society

(STaRS), Vancouver BC

Since 2009, Susan Bridgman has been an

integral part of our therapeutic community.

Several riders consider her consistent presence

as part of their therapy. She provides them

with compassionate support while allowing

them independence to discover what they

can truly achieve. Susan helps in the program

wherever she is needed, and uses her artistic

talents in fund-raising projects.

Alexandra Cope, Program Coordinator,

says, “I would be a frazzled wreck without

Susan. Knowing that I can count on her eases

my stress and makes me more eff ective and

helpful. I cannot express how lucky we are to

have her.”

ANDREA GILLIES: OUTSTANDING

INSTRUCTOR

Sponsor: Gay Wood

HEATHER CLEMENTS

Manitoba Riding for the Disabled Association,

Winnipeg MB

Heather Clements started with Manitoba

RDA in 1994, graduating to an Intermediate

Instructor (CTRII). She also serves on the

board of directors.

Heather is

very involved in

the program, most

importantly working

with the children.

She also attends

conferences and

workshops to improve

her knowledge, which

is directly shared with

other instructors.

Executive

Director Peter

Manastyrsky says,

“What makes Heather

a true recipient [for this award] is the countless

hours she puts in to make a diff erence in the

lives of all the children in the program. She

has played a huge role in the success of many

of our riders.”

CanTRA THERAPY HORSE

Sponsor: Manning Equine Vet Services

BUDDY

Northern Lights Th erapeutic Riding

Association, Val Rita ON

Buddy is a 30-year-old Quarter Horse,

bought by Jo-Anne Chevalier, founder of

NLTRA, as a four-year-old. In 1990, Buddy

became an excellent therapy horse. Children

and adults benefi t from his consistent and

loving nature.

Cole has been riding Buddy for 23 years.

His parents write, “It is very emotional for

us to see Cole out of his wheelchair, sitting

up straight in the saddle. Th e joy we receive

is when we see the big smile that never quits

when he is on Buddy.”

Buddy is still taking people to new

heights.

For more information on CanTRA and its

member centres, visit www.cantra.ca or email

[email protected]. Please make a diff erence to a

child or adult with a disability by donating to

CanTRA at www.cantra.ca or CanadaHelps.

org.

And The Winner Is . . .! By Daphne Davey

Susan Bridgmen (left) with Teddy and friends.

Photo courtesy of Jennifer Maynard.

Buddy and his rider, Cole, enjoy therapy time together with Northern

Lights volunteers.Photo courtesy of Northern Lights

TRA.

Heather Clements receives her award at a ceremony at Manitoba RDA

Photo courtesy of Manitoba RDA.

The 49th Timberland Horse Show, held on July

18-20, was well attended. Th anks to all the riders

and parents from the Smithers area who joined

us and helped with the hard work of the show. Th anks to

Jill O’Neill for her support. Our judges, Monique Hubbs-

Michiel and Chris Hassell were both great. We had 39

horses and 41 riders - thanks for your support.

HIGH POINT AWARDSHorse and Rider: Maureen Rowlett and InkyHorse: InkySenior Rider: Maureen RowlettJunior A Rider: Shaylene HawkinsJunior B Rider: Claire HernesWanna Be: Alice SextonFirst Year Horse: Iam UndeniableFirst Year Rider: Austin Carroll and A Two Bit RosieWestern Rider Senior: Lindsey MurchWestern Rider Junior A: Shaylene HawkinsWestern Rider Junior B: Claire HernesPleasure Horse Senior: Stephannie Wall and Wranglers GoldustPleasure Horse Junior: Andie Baker and TCS Fancy Win RoseReining: Lindsey MurchDressage Senior: Pip Crosby and TomDressage Junior: Nicole Bellamy and EnyaDressage Highest % Senior: Pip Crosby and TomDressage Highest % Junior: Shaylene HawkinsHunter: Maureen Rowlett and InkyJumper: Stephannie Wall and Wranglers Goldust

Also, TSC participated in the Riverboat Days Parade -

lots of fun and over 25 horses.

Th e regular Gymkhana season has fi nished and the

Annual was held August 17. Clear Rounds has been growing in size with up to 12 riders - great job Alice

Sexton. We were also fortunate to have Lillian Evaniew-Phelan put on another great clinic for us.

September will be busy with another great Lillian Evaniew-Phelan clinic on September 1-3, the Fall

Fair Horse Show on September 5-7 and the NW Invitational Gymkhana on September 27. Th en the fun

Octoberfest Horse Show is next, on October 7-9, followed by the Turkey Day Poker ride in the Nass Valley

on Th anksgiving. It’s been lots of fun this year for our riders, with more to come.

Totem Saddle Club By Marty Cox

Maureen and Inky

Allan Wiese and Fox

Pip Crosby and Tom

Claire Hernes and Pippa

Costume contest

Members of the BCIMHC and the Shuswap Chapter of Back

Country Horsemen or BC shared their love of the ‘trails’ up

at Larch Hills on August 10th. A beautiful day, great trails

and perfect weather. It’s always a good idea to go with someone who

knows the trails and we had many ‘guides’ that knew exactly where to

take us! Th ank you to all that participated.

Our next outing is the annual “Find the Golden Horseshoe” Poker

Ride at Timber Ridge Trails in Lumby on September 6th. Everyone (all

breeds and sizes) are welcome to join us, as this is a fundraiser for our

club. Drivers are welcome too as there is a huge fi eld and some roadways

for you to meander through. Lots of great prizes! Registration open

from 9 am to 11:30 am. Cost is $15 per rider/driver includes one Poker

Hand. See you there.

Our next meeting is Friday September 19th at Yan’s Restaurant

in Salmon Arm at 6 pm. Fabulous Chinese dinner buff et! We are

looking into having a Horse “Agility” clinic at end of September or early

October. So come to the meeting to fi nd out more. Visit www.bcimhc.

com for more info on our club or to contact us.

BC Interior Morgan Horse Club By Nancy Roman

Morgan Power!! Photo by Susan Hunt.



The Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club

held its annual Gymkhana on July 26,

2014. It was a warm, overcast day with

temperatures in the mid 20’s. Th e turnout was

small with 12 riders but they were keen and

showed good sportsmanship. Th ere were 6

events which were qualifi ers for the high point

trophy plus a-winner-take-all stakes class and a

dress up race.

High Point Trophy winners were:

Senior: Jan Loewen riding Mighty

Youth: Sidney Vessey riding Pepper

Junior: Haven Ettinger riding Pebbles

Th e winner of the Serpentine Stakes class was Emily Everet.

Th e rain held off until the end of the day and then the skies opened

up during the ribbon and high point trophy presentations and soaked

everyone. We would like to thank the eight volunteers that made this

event possible, Brenda Campbell for photographing the event for us,

and the riders for coming to test their skills.

We still have the following

events coming up: Th e Fall Fair

Light Horse Show on September

6th and the TCSC Poker Ride on

September 13th at the Omineca

Ski Trails. As always, for more info

on the TCSC or its events, contact

Kristi 250-692-5721 or e-mail

[email protected]. Check

us out on Facebook, or our website

http://tcsaddleclub.webs.com

Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club By Marla Vessey

Photos courtesy of Brenda Campbell

Our 25th Anniversary of Tees Longears Days, held August

16-17, was a fun, entertaining and enjoyable weekend for all

participants and spectators who came out to help us celebrate

25 years of our love aff air with longears! We had club members from

as far away as Tumbler Ridge (Larry and Crys White and their lovely

mammoth donkey Victoria), and Joe and Laureen Kress from Hanley,

Saskatchewan and their two gorgeous saddle mules.

Th e fi rst day of the show was full of classes, with a few guest

judges and many fun classes thrown in on the spur of the moment. Th e

evening was fi nished off with a delicious catered beef supper, followed

by a silent and live auction of donated items and then topped off with

the musical skills, tunes and tales from our very special guests, Th e

Wardens, from Banff , AB.

Sunday, we fi lled the arena with all of our club trail and obstacle

equipment and let everyone come in and practice, followed by more

driving events as, this year, we had several mule teams join us for the

weekend. Th e famous “practice once and then perform” 10-member

Mule Drill Team rode again so the drill could be recorded on video; just

imagine what could happen if we actually could practice more than the

night before the show… and with only six of the 10 members present at

that! (Th e rest just followed when it came time to perform!)

Our club president, Russ Shandro, and I recently had the

privilege of being interviewed about mules by Hugh McLennan for

his radio program, Spirit of the West. You can go to his website, www.

hugh_mclennan.com, and listen to the program on August 9 for Russ’s

interview and mine on August 16.

Th e series of clinics with Jerry Tindell of California, that had to be

postponed twice now due to the changes in our government which have

made it close to impossible for equine clinicians from the USA to

work legally in Canada, will now be postponed until 2015. Keep up to

date on these clinics and our club activities by emailing me, Marlene,

at [email protected] or visiting our web site www.

albertadonkeyandmule.com.

Grandma Marlene and31-year-old Smokin’ Joe... still leading the Mule Drill

team at Tees Longears Days.

Alberta Donkey and Mule Club By Marlene Quiring

Nine-year-old Grace Langell with 4-year-old sister Kate on Ginger, with

mom Wanda from Fairview, AB, at Tees Longears Days. These little gals rode

most of the day with Kate stealing Grandma Marlene’s mule Smokin’ Joe

whenever she could!


Record high temperatures and clear skies turned out to be a

RRwinning combination for many exhibitors at the DogwoodRRDonkey Show which was held at the Agri-Fair in Abbotsford on RRAugust 1-2. Th e show attracted an excellent fi eld of exhibitors with 13

adults, 20 donkeys and 15 youth participating.

Th e highlights of the show were the youth classes which included

Showmanship, In Hand Trail, Musical Sacks and the very popular

Egg Stomp game. Crowds of spectators shared lots of laughs, a few

happy tears and many words of encouragement. Six of our new young

drivers took the reins and demonstrated to the enthusiastic crowd of

spectators how much fun it is drive a donkey. Th e costume class was

also a huge crowd pleaser as the kids wowed a full house of spectators

with their unique costumes and imagination. It was such a wonderful

opportunity for the kids to build their confi dence, trust and make new

friends. Th ere was also a full slate of adult classes off ered including

Halter, Showmanship, In Hand Trail, Gambler’s Choice, Coon Jumping,

Pleasure Driving and Reinsmanship.

Our Judges John Dargel and Margo Hepner-Hart were very well

received and appreciated. A donkey’s “song” may not fall melodically

on a human’s ears but there were plenty of concerts being given to the

crowds of people who strolled the stall area and were fascinated by the

donkey’s sweet nature and temperament. Based on their questions, we

know there is still much more to share about our donkeys. Hearing the

positive comments from the fans and exhibitors 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 would like to thank Ulli Dargel, John Dargel, Marcel

Sward and Rosalie Turcotte for all their hard work and commitment

to the show. We would also like to personally “thank” each and every

sponsor for their generosity and support of our eff orts to promote our

long-eared friends. Th e team work, commitment and good humour

displayed by all was what made the show such a galloping success.

RESULTSBest of Breed Champion: Womble (Owner: Su Wolfe)High Point All Long Ears: Guido (Owner: Helen Howell)Reserve High Point All Long Ears: WV Mystic Bean (Owner: Pat Strang)Outstanding Youth (tie): Lexi Kampman, Halle May

Dogwood Donkey Show By Pat Strang

Photos by John and Ulli Dargel

Grand Champion Jack and Gelding Division: Womble and owner Su Wolfe; and Reserve Champion B. B. Bart and owner Margaret Stewart

in her Vintage outfi t, presented by Ulli Dargel.

First time showing by Mackenzie Senotta - showing Holly with baby

Hope in tow.

Youth group shot

Winners of the Gordon Elliott MemorialTrophy - for “Outstanding Youth” - which was a tie between Halle May and Lexi Kampman; - presented by Jan Filippelli, sponsor of the

trophy.Ella Vander Wyk paying close attention to Judge John Dargel.


Our club held its fi rst show in July at

the Vernon District Riding Club

with Judge Kathy Stanley from 70

Mile House. Th e weather was beautiful and

the minis strutted their stuff for a nice crowd

of onlookers. We had people attend from

Winfi eld, Salmon Arm, Okanagan Falls,

Canoe, Coldstream, and Vernon. Although

it was a small show we had many requests to

hold it again next year as people really enjoyed

themselves.

We held a clinic with Kathy Stanley the

following day and it was jammed packed from

morning till dinner. Th e clinic was open to all

breeds with Welsh, Gypsy Vanner, TB Cross,

Miniatures and even a Clyde attending… and

boy was he big! We also had a 9-year-old boy

take his very fi rst lesson in harnessing and

driving with his sister helping and sharing

her mini to help make it possible, it was so

adorable!

A special thank you to all the volunteers

that made the two days run so perfect.

Maureen, Jennifer, Bruce, Joan, Linda, and

Jonathon … we couldn’t have done it without

you! Also I would like to thank Naomi

McGeachy with Sweet Iron Photography for

capturing some wonderful shots of the show

participants, and of course, a HUGE Th ank

You to Kathy Stanley for being our Judge and

Clinician for the weekend. You Rock!

Okanagan Miniature Horse Club by Ally LeBel

This month has been a quiet one for the club, as we didn’t have

a lot of opportunities to get together. However, we have a lot of

upcoming events to look foward to. Summer Sizzler this year

was In Salmon Arm BC at the fairgrounds. A few from our club went.

Mia, Melanie, Taylor and Sydney all had a blast in riding lessons and

doing activities.

A huge thank you goes out to Leah, our leader, who had amazing

jackets made for the club! Our club plans to get together and have a

pool party at Arlyn’s on August 25, with a potluck dinner and to catch

up with our friends. Some of the members will be heading down to the

IPE at the Armstrong fairgrounds to help run the 4-H booth. Th is year

the IPE is celebrating 100 years of 4-H in BC.

Our annual fundraiser at the Olympia Greek Taverna is scheduled

for the end of October. Look for more information on it in our next

article. Th en, to end off the year we have an Achievement Day on

September 14th at the McLean’s property in East Kelowna; followed by

an Awards Night in November. We may also be looking towards a few

club trail rides and more fun activities before we wrap it up at the end of

the year.

Until next time, hope you all have a great month!

Kelowna Hoofbeats 4-H Club UpdateBy: Ashley, Kathleen, Paivi, and Lauren

Mia with Captain Emily modelling our new KelownaHoofbeats Club JacketsMel and Pip

$33,000 Stella Artois Open WelcomeTh e Summer Classic two-week tournament opened Wednesday, August 13 and ran through to Sunday, August 24. International course

designer Peter Holmes set the track for the tournament’s welcome class, the $33,000 CSI*** Stella Artois Open Welcome, which was held that

evening with 40 entries, representing fi ve countries. A thrilling jump-off saw the fi eld reduced to ten double-clear rounds and just a fraction of a

second between fi rst and second place. USA champions Rich Fellers and Richard Spooner topped the order, with Spooner taking the win.Top Five1. Richard Spooner (USA), Cristallo (O: Show Jumping Syndications International); 34.05, 0 faults2. Rich Fellers (USA), Flexible (O: Harry & Mollie Chapman); 34.22, 0 faults3. Chris Surbey (CAN), Zorro (O: Spruce Meadows Ltd.): 36.48, 0 faults4. Justin Prather (CAN), Beau Soleil (O: Bradon Equestrian Ltd.); 36.88, 0 faults5. Ellicia Edgar (CAN), Cippolini VD Gasthoeve (O: Peter Edgar); 37.37, 0 faults

$33,000 Maui Jim Grand PrixSunny skies were the order of the day on August 15 for the $33,000 CSI*** Maui Jim Grand

Prix. Forty-three horse and rider combinations took to the fi eld to challenge the course set by

International designer, Alan Wade. With fourteen advancing to the jump off , only fi ve would

leave all the rails up. In the end, it was Langley’s Brian Morton aboard the 17-year old Selle

Francais gelding, Spitfi re, who rose to the occasion.Top Five1. Brian Morton (CAN), Spitfire (O: Brian Morton); 40.81, 0 faults2. Vinton Karrasch (USA), Coral Reef Follow Me II (O: Coral Reef Ranch); 42.68, 0 faults3. Lisa Carlsen (CAN), World’s Judgement (O: Alycia & Terry Hayes); 43.23, 0 faults4. Andrea Strain (CAN), Djakarta (O: Andrea Strain); 46.49, 0 faults5. Tiffany Sullivan (USA), Tristan (O: Haley Farms LLC); 46.72, 0 faults

In addition to prize money, the top eight fi nishers in the class picked up a pair of

sunglasses from sponsor, Maui Jim.

$100,000 Facet Advisors World CupFans gathered on Sunday, August 17, for the $100,000 CSI*** W Facet Advisors World Cup

Qualifi er. Th ey were treated to high-fl ying action from Olympians, Nation’s Cup contenders and

some of the fastest riders on the continent. In a fi eld of 30 competitors, seven would advance to

the jump-off , with California’s Vinton Karrasch putting in the winning round aboard his new

mount, Coral Reef Follow Me II. International designer, Alan Wade, set a challenging course that

tested riders with a tricky triple combination and tall verticals to narrow the fi eld.Top Five1. Vinton Karrasch (USA), Coral Reef Follow Me II (O: Coral Reef Ranch); 45.62, 0 faults2. Susan Hutchison (USA), Ziedento (O: St. Bride’s Farm); 47.01, 0 faults3. Brenda Riddell (CAN), Dutch Amouretta (O: Silverstar Farms); 51.71, 0 faults4. Rich Fellers (USA), Colgan Cruise (O: Harry & Mollie Chapman); 44.55, 4 faults5. Allyssa Hecht (USA), Calero (O: Neaulani Farms); 53.66, 4 faults

In addition to prize money, the top three fi nishers in the class picked up a diamond ring from

sponsor, International Gems.

Visit www.tbird.ca for more information and the full season schedule.

Thunderbird Show Park Update By Pamela Saunders

Brian Morton on Spitfi re

Vinton Karrasch on Coral Reef Follow Me II

Our 2014 September Show at the Cloverdale Agriplex has been cancelled because of the

unexpected loss of the facility to us, and the lack of other options.

But… we have great news for 2015! We are proud to announce that we have booked

Th underbird Show Park for

July 25-26, 2015! Recently named one of the top horse show facilities in North America (2nd aft er

Spruce Meadows), Th underbird will off er us facilities and service that are world class.

So… save the dates! We look forward to a wonderful Show in 2015. For further information please

visit our web site at

www.bcsporthorses.com or on Facebook.

BC Sporthorse-Sportpony Breeders Group



Team Canada Gears up for Games

Canadian fl ags waved proudly on August 23 during the

Opening Ceremonies of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

2014 in Normandy, FRA, where François Hollande, President

of France, offi cially pronounced the Games open for 15 days of

thrilling competition.

More than

70 Canadians

took part in the

parade of nations,

with 32 Canadian

riders competing

throughout the

Games. Canadian

Reining Team

member Josiane

Gauthier of Lucama

BC, and Endurance

Team member

Leanna Marchant

from Calgary AB,

proudly led the

Canadian contingent

around the d’Ornano Stadium. At the completion of country

introductions, Canadian Olympian and Dressage Team member,

Belinda Trussell of Stouff ville ON, was honoured with the role of

fl ag bearer for Canada.

For a full list of Canadians competing, rider bios, and more,

visit www.equinecanada.ca/cet.

Equine Canada Mobile App has Launched!

Equine Canada is excited to launch our mobile app on the

Apple Store, Google Play and BlackBerry World. Th e app was

created to provide all the Canadian Equestrian Team fans an

exclusive experience during the Alltech FEI World Equestrian

Games 2014.

Download the offi cial Equine Canada app and follow the

Canadian Equestrian Team as they compete at the 2014 World

Equestrian Games, the 2015 Pan American Games and other

major international competitions. Th e app includes competition

schedules, daily news updates, results, team bios and more. Stay

connected with this exclusive app for CET fans around the world.

Paul Cote to Lead Canada’s WEG 2018 Organizing Team

It is with great pleasure that Equine Canada announces Mr. Paul

Cote as the newly appointed CEO for the recently awarded 2018 FEI

World Equestrian Games™, which will held at the Bromont Olympic

Equestrian Park in Bromont, Quebec. As Chair of the Bromont Bid

Committee, Cote’s leadership was integral to the bid process over the last

four years. His tireless and unwavering support was a key contributor

leading to the FEI’s unanimous decision to award the Games to Canada.

Th is will be the fi rst time in the history of the Games that the

prestigious event has ever been held in Canada and only the second time

outside of Europe, with the fi rst time being 2010 in Lexington KY.

Hi-Pro Feeds Sponsors the Canadian Para-Equestrian Team

Hi-Pro Feeds has once again become an offi cial sponsor of

the Canadian Para-Equestrian Team. Th e Hi-Pro Feeds product

portfolio has contributed to award winning animals across North

America. Th is includes the Step Right Premium Equine Feed®

Program that matches the diverse needs of horses through every

stage or activity level of their life. Backed by experienced equine

nutritionists, each of the products considers whether your horse is

performing on the track, in an arena or on a winding trail through

the mountains.

“Th e Canadian Para-Equestrian Team is truly dedicated

to being ambassadors for their country, striving for continuous

improvement and demonstrating leadership both to their equine

partners and their fellow teammates. Th ese values are also very

important to our business at Hi-Pro Feeds,” said Dean Prevost,

CEO, Hi-Pro Feeds. “And that’s why we are extremely excited to be

supporting the 2014 Canadian Para-Equestrian Team.”

Compounded Drugs - Use with Caution

In order to avoid positive tests, the Equine Canada Equine

Medication Control Committee (EMCC) would like to remind

all competitors, owners, grooms, trainers, etc. that compounded

medications should be used with caution and only under the

proper guidance and prescription of your veterinarian. Th e EMCC

currently is reviewing a number of positive tests, which may be

related to the administration of compounded drugs, although no

disciplinary rulings have been determined at this time.

Compounded drugs are products that are specially formulated

by a pharmacy or veterinarian because they are not available as

a licensed product, they may contain diff erent concentrations or

composition compared to a licensed product, or they may be less

expensive. Th eir use must take into account the concentration

of the active ingredient, route of administration, safety and the

possibility of contamination.

Th e following link includes an article by the Canadian

Pari-Mutuel Agency. http://www.standardbredcanada.ca/

notices/6-3-14/cpma-compounded-medication-notice.html

If there is any doubt about a medication or product, do

not use it. If you use a compounded product you do so at your

own risk. If you have any questions on the ingredients or

clearance times of any product consult your veterinarian or EC,

[email protected].

Equine Canada Update

Team Canada proudly marches in the paradeof nations during the Opening Ceremonies of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy, FRA. Photo courtesy of

Cealy Tetley.

Nicole Bourgeois Wins Hunter Derby

A top score in the Grand Hunter Ring

secured a $1,000 bonus for Nicole Bourgeois

in the SSG Gloves “Go Clean for the Green”

promotion, now in its fourth year at the

Th underbird Show Park in Langley, BC.

Th e $2,500 Grand Prix Hunter Derby

Qualifi er, held during the CSI3*-W Summer

Fort Classic from August 13 to 17, attracted

a total of 22 entries, and all but one were

wearing SSG ‘Digital’ riding gloves to be

eligible for the $1,000 bonus off ered in the SSG

Gloves “Go Clean for the Green” promotion.

Following the opening round of

competition, Bourgeois riding Duck Duck

Goose was sitting in second place with a score

of 95, one point behind her sister, Kendall.

Coming back for the second round, Bourgeois

and Duck Duck Goose, an 11-year-old

Westphalian owned by Amy Bean that she has

been riding for the past year, posted the top

score for a fi nal total of 185, nudging her sister

and Mojo to second place.

“Th e SSG “Go Clean for the Green”

initiative is fabulous; it is so nice to have a

bonus program that benefi ts hunter riders

as well,” said Bourgeois who, alongside her

sister, rides out Imagination Lane Stables of

Portland, OR. “Th e SSG gloves are great. Th ey

breathe, while still maintaining the perfect

amount of grip on the reins, not to mention

they are extremely fl exible and comfortable to

wear without being overly thick!”

For the fourth consecutive year, the SSG

Gloves “Go Clean for the Green” promotion

is off ering a total of $12,000 in bonus money

to competitors throughout the 2014 show

season at Th underbird Show Park. A $1,000

bonus is on off er to the winner of designated

grand prix and hunter events if they are

wearing SSG ‘Digital’ Riding Gloves with the

horse head logo clearly visible in all rounds of

competition.

The Starting Gate with Jennifer Ward, www.startinggate.ca

Nicole Bourgeois riding Duck Duck Goose, with Jane Tidball, President of Thunderbird

Show Park.


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.

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Timber Ridge Trails CTR By Myrna Thompson

Another successful event for the

BCCTRA at Timber Ridge Trails,

on July 4-5. Seventeen riders took to

the trails in three levels of competition (12-33

miles), including a fun ride. Th ere were a few

new riders to the sport, and many that support

and compete with BCCTRA year aft er year.

A big thank you to all of you, and to all the

donators of prizes and resources. It was a

pleasant surprise to have folks donate prizes

on ride day for participants!

Th is is the fi fth year that ride manager

Myrna Th ompson has organized a CTR in the

Okanagan. Th e challenge of bringing together

riders, volunteers, a suitable trail and decent

weather is a true test of sheer determination

(and luck) for the organizers. Staying

optimistic and never giving up are important

attributes for reaching success.

Timber Ridge Trails off er signifi cant

elevation changes that test the horse and rider,

thus, new trails have been opened up to escape

some of the steeper grades. Ride results are as

follows:

LEVEL 1 (12 miles)Jasmine Gossen (Junior) - FHF Fariha Jaa ba - 294Liz Whitley (LW) - Zorros Geronimo - 296Sonata Gillmeister (LW) - Saleens Anisah - 295Joni Dewitt (LW) - Daisy of Cambie - 262.5Mary Jo Winter (HW) - Coal - 298.5Madelaine Bateman (HW) - Shainey Prize - 277LEVEL 2 (21 miles)Barb Smith (LW) - Puck - 300 (perfect score)Debbie Powell (LW) - Priority Xpress - 280Clare Tompkins (LW) - Keltie - 273Level 3 (32.7 miles)Joanne Macaluso (LW) - Cinco Bey - 300 (perfect score)Nicola Maugn (LW) - FV Kell Rabba - 295.5Nancy Gourlay (LW) - The Third Day - 277Rachael Preece (HW) - Bart - 296.5Diane Prinsen (HW) - Zinfandel Macho Dude - 290.5

BC Competitive Trail Riders Association

(L-R): Faye - head timer, Sandra - secretary, Myrna – manager.

Jasmine Gossen presenting her horse at the Vet Check with Dr. Ross Hawkes (l) and

Vet Secretary, Anne MacDonald (r).

Deb Powell and Priority Xpress, navigating Harris Creek

Cariboo Plateau CTR

By Pat Hayward

This year’s event was held at the Hills

Health Ranch (located north of 100

Mile House) on August 8-9. It attracted

29 horse and rider teams from Vancouver

Island, the Lower Mainland, the Th ompson-

Nicola area, the Okanagan and the Cariboo.

Many of the riders arrived early in the week,

taking advantage of the equine camping

facilities, exploring the nearby trails and

enjoying the many amenities that the health

ranch off ers.

Joanne Macaluso has managed the

competition for fi ve years and has a solid

group of volunteers to assist her. “I would not

be able to put on an event like this without the

support from my amazing group of volunteers.

Th ey keep coming back, year aft er year!”

Judging the competition for his fi ft h

year as well was Dr. Ross Hawkes of the

Williams Lake Veterinary Hospital. “We feel

so fortunate to have Ross vetting at this event.

He is excellent with the horses and the riders,

and helps to make the whole weekend a very

positive experience for them.”

Once the ride competition concluded,

a dinner was off ered, ‘chef ’ed by Val Reid.

Door prizes were drawn and then the awards

were presented. Aft er that, a silent auction

was held to raise funds for a local non-profi t

organization. Th e auction is the event’s way

of giving back to the local community for its

support. Th is year $823 was raised for the

YOUTH ZONE Healthy Eating Program.

Th ank you to all the individuals and

businesses who

generously

donated items

for the auction,

to the volunteers

for helping and to

the competitors

for choosing

to come to this

event!

LEVEL ONE - 17 miles (11 entries)Junior1. Jasmine Gossen (Sicamous) - FMF Fariha - 292Lightweight1. Katie Schoor (Victoria) - Zaki HTF - 2982. Gabrielle Shoemaker (100 Mile House) - Wildwood Roulette - 2953. Joni DeWitt (Sicamous) - Daisy of Cambie - 291.5Two riders D/QHeavyweight1. Sally Forseth (Ladysmith) - DC Skip to Bunney - 292.52. Doug Carroll (Nanaimo) – Roo - 290.53. Myrna Thompson (Kelowna) – King - 232Two riders D/QLEVEL TWO - 27.5 miles (15 entries)Lightweight1. Felicity Borrell (100 Mile House) – Bart - 2972. Anne Mackay (Kelowna) – Dante - 2963. Nicola Maughn (100 Mile House) – Kelrabba - 2954. June Melhuish (Lillooet) - White Sox Victor - 293.55. Debbie Powell (Summerland) - Priority X Press - 2906. Marilyn Westlake (Kelowna) – Shaheen - 2907. Leone Jones (Hope) – JJ - 285.58. Becky Dent (Hope) – Cocoa - 2749. Darla Dickinson (Hope) – Kamileshen - 266.5Two riders D/QHeavyweight1. Del Lenk (Victoria) - Jocitas Par Dee Heart - 297 2. Cheryl Dzida (Kamloops) - RP Zubaydas Northern Thunder - 291.53. Christine Voglmaier (Maple Ridge) - Sunetas Remington Steele - 2914. Fred Dzida (Kamloops) - Skyrocket Czar - 289.5LEVEL THREE - 43.5 miles (3 entries)Lightweight1. Fred Voglmaier (Maple Ridge) - My Dance - 293.5HeavyweightOne rider D/Q and another rider did not finish.

Vet’s Choice AwardThis award was donated by 100 Mile Feed and Ranch Co. and is based on the horse’s overall condition throughout the ride, plus behaviour and presentation at the Vet Checks. Thisprestigious award went to White Sox Victor, a 19-year-old Anglo-Arabian, owned and ridden by June Melhuish of Lillooet.


Lower Mainland Quarter Horse

Association Written by Mellissa Buckley

Offi cers & Directors 2014President: Lynda Harrison: [email protected] Pres: Flora Kippan: fl [email protected]: Pia Petersen: [email protected]: Mellissa Buckley: [email protected] Region One BC Rep: Haidee Landry, [email protected]: http://bcqha.com/index.php/LMQHA

We are excited to share that our

circuit in July was a success! We

had great class sizes and many

close margins for the winners of the Hi Points,

Reserves and Superhorse Awards.

Congratulations to all the winners and

all competitors throughout the circuit. It was

awesome watching everyone enjoy themselves

out there. Big thanks goes to our wonderful

sponsors without whom none of this is

possible.

Hi Points were Saddles and Reserves were Headstalls:Novice Amateur: Haley MorrisReserve: Tina MaynardNovice Youth: Emily FordReserve: Devon MayAmateur: Jessica HeikesReserve: Tina MaynardYouth: Devon MayReserve: Katrina MulfordSelect: Janet CrichReserve: Gord McEachenOpen: Oughta Be WesternReserve: Bow Tie And DreamsGreen Horse: KrymsunalityReserve: So NoticedSuperhorse Winner received a gift certificate for Frank Principe Spurs: Oughta Be WesternHalter Champion of Champions received a huge bronze: CovergurlHalter Hi Points received bronzes:Stallion: Blazin On ThroughMare: Sts Shez Way CoolGelding: Irwins Lil Bit Purdy

We did have a great photographer onsite,

please check out www.rgmphotography.ca for

proofs of our last two circuits… there are some

great shots!

By the time this article comes out, our

fi nal circuit of the year will be a fond memory.

We are excited to share the winners of all our

big stakes winners for that circuit in the next

Saddle Up!

Please keep checking with the LMQHA

page on www.bcqha.com for updates on

meeting dates and times. We are planning on

another GM at the end of September and of

course the AGM in November. As always, we

would love to have you involved to help the

club thrive. Please let us know of any exciting

news (and photos), we would be happy to share

it!

Our Open Western Performance

Show was held August 10. Scorching

30-degree Celsius heat, combined

with a Quarter Horse Show down island

and a multitude of activities in the Comox

Valley reduced our competitor list to 10 for

the show; fi ve Western Dressage only riders

combined with several from the performance

competitors for 19 tests. Tester for the

dressage was Trish Hyatt from Nanaimo; our

Performance judge was supposed to be Debbie

Magee, but she was unfortunately unloaded by

a horse the day before, resulting in one broken

arm and a badly bruised opposite shoulder.

Debbie showed up much the worse for wear,

and we owe HUGE THANKS to ESTELLE

SHAUGNESSY from North Star Stables, who

graciously took over the judging.

RESULTSHALTER (5)1: Dark Ambition; Caitlin Nikolaisen2: Mito’s Bo San; Nancy Garner3: TJ’s Doc; Camille Lucas4: Wiggylena; Darcy Turner5: Bears Boss; Sophia DoblerSHOWMANSHIPYouth 13 & Under (2)1: Camille Lucas; TJ’s Doc2: Sophia Dobler; Bears BossWalk/Jog (3)1: Tara Mawle; Dark Ambition2: Paloma Houle; Patrick’s Golden Image3: Sophia Dobler; Bears BossSenior (3)

1: Tara Dobler; Dun In The Shade2: Nancy Garner; Mito’s Bo San3: Sandy McLeod; Patrick’s Golden ImageOpen (4)1: Caitlin Nikolaisen; Dark Ambition2: Tara Dobler; Dun In The Shade3: Nancy Garner; Mito’s Bo San4: Sandy McLeod; Patrick’s Golden ImageHORSEMANSHIPYouth 13 & Under (1)1: Camille Lucas; TJ’s DocSenior (1)1: Nancy Garner; Mito’s Bo SanWalk/Jog (4)1: Faeryn Curtin; Whiskey On The Bar2: Sophia Dobler; Bears Boss3: Tara Mawle; Dark Ambition4: Paloma Houle; Patrick’s Golden ImageGreen Horse (1)1: Sandy McLeod; Patrick’s Golden ImageOpen (3)1: Caitlin Nikolaisen; Dark Ambition2: Nancy Garner; Mito’s Bo San3: Sandy McLeod; Patrick’s Golden ImageWESTERN PLEASUREYouth 13 & Under (1)1: TJ’s Doc; Camille LucasSenior (1)1: Mito’s Bo San; Nancy GarnerWalk/Jog (4)1: Whiskey On The Bar2: Dark Ambition; Caitlin Nikolaisen3: Bears Boss; Sophia Dobler4: Patrick’s Golden Image; Paloma HouleGreen Horse (1)1: Patrick’s Golden Image; Sandy McleodOpen (3)1: Dark Ambition; Caitlin Nikolaisen2: Mito’s Bo San; Nancy Garner3: Patrick’s Golden Image; Sandy McLeodTRAILYouth 13 & Under (1)1: TJ’s DocSenior (1)1: Mito’s Bo San; Nancy Garner

Walk/Jog (2)1: Dark Ambition; Tara Mawle2: Patrick’s Golden Image; Paloma HouleGreen Horse (1)1: Patrick’s Golden Image; Sandy McLeodOpen (3)1: Mito’s Bo San; Nancy Garner2: Dark Ambition; Caitlin Nikolaisen3: Patrick’s Golden Image; Sandy McLeodAll Ages In-Hand Trail (3)1: Patrick’s Golden Image; Paloma Houle2: Patrick’s Golden Image; Sandy Mcleod3: Wiggylena; Darcy TurnerWESTERN RIDING - no entriesREININGOpen (2)1: Dark Ambition (Caitlin Nikolaisen) TIED with Mito’s Bo San (Nancy Garner)

SHOW HIGH POINTSYouth 13 & Under: TJ’s Doc (Camille Lucas)Walk/Jog: Dark Ambition (Tara Mawle); Reserve: Patrick’s GoldenImage (Paloma Houle)Senior: Mito’s Bo San (Nancy Garner); Reserve: Dun In The Shade (Tara Dobler)Green Horse: Patrick’s Golden Image (Sandy McLeod)Open: Dark Ambition (Caitlin Nikolaisen); Reserve: Mito’s Bo San (Nancy Garner)

Th ere would seem to be a strange lack of

youth exhibitors this year with absolutely no

Peewees. Hopefully, 2015 will see a resurgence.

Th is was the last show for the combination of

Dark Ambition and Caitlin Nikolaisen; Caitlin

is off to college in Victoria and will miss the

two-day show on September 6-7, featuring

jackpots in both trail and pleasure and a

versatility jackpot.

North Vancouver Island Horse Association By Margaret Camp


BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVEhttp://bchorsemen.org

President: Brian Wallace, [email protected], 250-569-2324Vice President: Mary Huntington, [email protected], 250-577-3555Vice President: Lisa Galanov, [email protected], 250-672-0099Vice President: Catherine Davidson, [email protected], 250-337-4085Secretary: Rose Schroeder, [email protected], 604-854-1245Treasurer: Karen Tanchak, [email protected] - 250-832-1596Past President: Ybo Plante, [email protected], 250-361-6290

The Back Country Horsemen of BCThe Back Country Horsemen of BCStory by Rose Schroeder, Yarrow Chapter

BC Parks Day at EC Manning Provincial Park

Few things feel as good as

volunteering. What makes it even

better is volunteering with good

friends and your horses… plus one mule!

Saturday, July 19 was BC Parks

Day. Th e Back Country Horsemen of

BC, Yarrow Chapter, being part of the

Friends of Manning Park, participated

at the Lightning Lakes Day Use Area for

a celebration. Th e day-use area is just up

from the Headwaters Corral Equestrian

Campground in EC Manning Provincial

Park on the way to the ski hill.

Th e theme for the day was

volunteering on trail work in the Park.

People who signed up were taught about

simple ways to help improve the state of

the trails, things they can do while out on

a hike. Just before lunch, they headed out

as a group to practice those things on the

20 Minute Trails, at the end of the lake.

Manning Park Resort provided a free

barbeque lunch to all volunteers including

us exhibitors, on return.

Back at the day use area: four Yarrow

members manned the BCHBC booth and

managed the stock for demonstrations.

Our theme for the day was teaching the

public how to interact safely with horses

and mules on the trails. Every horse trail

is also a hiking trail so we felt this was

a good topic. Th e two horses and one

mule were a hit with the Park Rangers,

other booth participants (Wild Safe BC,

Mountain Madness, Go Fish BC and the

Princeton Historical Society) and the

general camping public. Kara and I taught

them the “three Ss” of meeting horses

on the trail: Stop, Stand

and Speak. If they were

interested, we embellished

on this by describing how

a horse sees things, why

they react like they do and

how we use them for trail

work. We were educated

as well! Wild Safe was

doing demonstrations on deploying bear

spray, Mountain Madness on the Fat Dog

Race through the Park and the Historical

Society on the historic old trails.

But what the public found most fun

was watching the horses graze, being

able to pet them or rub the mules’ ears,

being able to feed them a handful of long

grass by holding it like a bunch of fl owers!

Many were astonished when I said there

were only two horses, the other was not a

horse! “Why” they would ask, with raised

eyebrows, which led to another discussion

on the diff erence between mules and

horses.

Little girls would leave and I would

overhear them ask, “Mommy, can I

have a horse?” Th ey then proceeded to

the booth where my friends and fellow

members Glen and Charlotte would

hand out information for the adults and

games, buttons and ribbons for the kids,

compliments of Horse Council BC. From

the other side of the horse trailer, I could

hear Glen telling children to ask for a

pony for Christmas!

Many adults fondly reminisced about

horses in their childhood. Senior Ranger,

Eddie Tennesco, dressed in his offi cial

uniform, posed for pictures with Mutah,

the mule. I also overheard him giving

advice on horses and mules… yah! Even

Jerry the BC Parks Moose learned how to

introduce horses to scary objects… such

as a person dressed up as a moose!

A BC Park is a place where cultural,

natural and recreation values are

preserved by staff and volunteers like us.

We hope that we turned up the volume

on volunteerism at this BC Parks Day and

we’ll see more volunteers out there on the

trails!


BC Paint Horse Club – Colour Your World – Ride a PaintBy Cathy Glover. Photos courtesy of Marion Cox, www.divineequine.ca

www.bcphc.comPresident & APHA Director:Cathy Glover [email protected] President: Natalie Hall [email protected]

A good day in the sandbox

Who says horse show people can’t share the same sandbox? With

the Canada Cup Dressage Show underway at Maple Ridge Equi-Centre,

July 25-27, BC Paint’s “Back-to-Basics” Coast exhibitors competed

in another corner of MREC’s massive facility – and it made for an

entertaining (albeit hot) weekend of competition.

Entries and horse numbers were up signifi cantly and although

the over fences classes didn’t run for lack of entries, almost every other

class did and that put some pressure on judges Grant Gibbs and Dan

Mannion to get the show done in time to meet their connecting fl ight

in Seattle.

We had three Solid Breds competing in the Hunter under Saddle

classes which is exciting as those classes always seem diffi cult to fi ll.

A couple of world champions and a class full of point earners in our

regular registry HUS classes no doubt put some added pressure on the

judges. Just back from the World Youth Show and a huge Paint show

in Monroe, Chansation, with Calli Rouse up, won a big Amateur HUS

class.

Exhibitors like the late aft ernoon start on Saturday, and they like

the 9 am start on Sunday for halter, too. Amateur Geldings had 12

entries and another eight points for Tracy Olney’s Special Te Forces. We

had our largest Tobiano colour class to date with seven entries. Colour

Tracks, owned by Anisa Lambert, won under one judge while Kari

(Scott) Goodfellow’s Roses Are Special, shown by trainer Sally Saur,

won under another. Rosalea Pagani’s gelding, JWR Th e Last Juan, won

the three point Overo colour class under both judges – again!

Chansation and Calli continued their winning streak in a large

Amateur Western Pleasure class. Devon Smith and Ima Sierra Surprise

bested six others in a two-point Amateur Trail class under both judges.

Four yearlings competed for an aggregate yearling award

sponsored by Lynn Parker’s High Arrow farm. Donna Ruth led mom

Barb Dimion’s fi lly, I’ll Be Terrifi c, to a win in the In Hand Trail,

while Cathy Glover’s Simply Encountered, won the lunge line under

both judges. Both are by Lynn’s stud, Simply Terrifi c, and Simply

Encountered won a stunning Sally Saur custom hat can based on points

earned at both B2B shows this year.

Devon Smith rode Ima Sierra Surprise to her second consecutive

Stampede Super Horse silver buckle. Th e award is also based on points

earned at both B2B shows. Rosalea Pagani won the Children’s Wish

draw. To date, BC Paint has raised over $2500 to help make wishes

come true for children with life-threatening illnesses and diseases!

Th e silent auction raised nearly $300 for our youth scholarship.

A very big thank you to our supporters: PrairieCoast Equipment

(Kamloops), Th e Horse Barn, Country West (Armstrong), Rhonda

Kopp, Th e Paddocks,

Th e Painted Horse,

Newmacs (Cloverdale)

and Greenhawk (Langley)

and to all the bidders,

successful or otherwise!

Your support is for

another excellent cause!

We especially would

like to acknowledge,

thank and support

our BC Paint and B2B sponsors: presenting sponsor Johnston Meier

Insurance Agencies Group, PrairieCoast Equipment, Lazy 3 Ranch,

Mackenzie Meadows, Sears Travel, the Harvest Classic Fall Show, the

Horse Barn, Stampede Tack and Western Wear, Hutton Performance

Horses, Otter Co-op and Schellenberg Trucking. Th eir support is

instrumental in keeping these shows aff ordable and we are honoured

these businesses and members have chosen to invest with us.

A very special thank you to Sally Saur, too, who created those

remarkable hat cans. Our 2014 B2B Coast high points are the envy of

virtually every show committee that has been privy to our big score!

(High point winners are on our Facebook group page and the website.)

We also want to thank every one of the exhibitors that came and

showed. Your support means a lot.

It’s not over yet

Th ere is still one more Paint show on the calendar for 2014 and

that’s South Central QH’s Wine Country Circuit, September 12-14, in

Armstrong. Friday is an APHA “special event” which means there is

no halter for us (we get to sleep in!); but it’s a two judge over two day

regular APHA show on Saturday and Sunday. Download the show bill

by going to www.bcqha.com, then clicking on SCQHA. I know a lot of

Paint exhibitors are looking forward to showing in the Okanagan in the

fall – and we’re hosting the wine and cheese during Saturday evening’s

futurities.

Back-to-school

If you’re a youth member, be sure to check out the updated

application for our youth scholarship on our website (www.bcphc.

com). A $500 award will be presented at our 2014 year end banquet (in

January) based 40% on a written essay, 20% on school marks, 20% on

riding accomplishments and 20%

on volunteer activities.

On the map

Just in at press time, two BC

horses have won big at the Zone

One show in Albany, Oregon.

Chansation, with Calli Rouse, were

circuit champions in Amateur and

Senior Western Pleasure while

Ima Special Delivery and Emma

Schellenberg came home with no

less than seven circuit buckles

and two reserve championships.

Congratulations! Leadliner Alyssa Belanger, Sam Scott and Ima Hot Coosa

Big (and colourful) B2B classes


BC Rodeo Association

BRITISH COLUMBIA RODEO ASSOCIATION#5 – 150B OLIVER STREET

WILLIAMS LAKE, BC V2G 1L8PHONE: (250) 398-4104

FAX: (250) 398-4101EMAIL: [email protected]

www.rodeobc.com

Offi ce Hours:Monday to Thursdays 9:30 am – 5 pm

2014 BCRA Board of DirectorsPresident: Ty Lytton 250-396-7710Vice Pres: Derek Mobbs 250-378-4082

Directors:Neal Antoine 250-457-5391Tim Terepocki 250-280-7653Gord Puhallo 250-394-4034Luke Simonin 250-462-5853Allison Everett 250-296-4778

Aaron Palmer 250-851-6725Jay Savage 250-421-3712Laura James 250-318-9430Shaun Oxtoby 250-398-9061Brenda Ferguson 250-567-2792

2014 BCRA SADDLE SPONSORS:GRASSLAND EQUIPMENT LTD.Williams Lake & VanderhoofE-mail: [email protected] Roping Season LeaderJENNA WILLS MEM. FUND ~ Wills FamilyJunior Barrel Racing Season LeaderROCK CONSTRUCTION & MININGKamloops, BC ~ 250-828-1946Junior Breakaway Roping Season LeaderREGENCY CHRYSLER, Quesnel1-888-726-4947 www.regencychrysler.comLadies Barrel Racing Season Leader Saddle & Finals Champion BuckleWILLIAMS LAKE INDOOR RODEO ASSOCIATIONwww.wlindoor.caJunior All Around Saddle SponsorTY POZZOBON PBR INVITATIONAL2014 Bull Riding Season Leader Saddle Sponsor2014 Bull Riding Finals Champion BuckleNECHAKO VALLEY RODEO ASSOCIATION2014 Jr. Steer Riding Season Leader Saddle Sponsor2014 Jr. Steer Riding Finals Champion BuckleHDI CONSTANTIA RESOURCES LTD2014 Pee Wee Barrel Racing Season Leader Saddle Sponsor2014 BCRA FINALS BUCKLE SPONSORS:TWILIGHT RANCH - G & D PuhalloSaddle BroncBCES – B. SwampyBreakaway RopingGRASSLAND EQUIPMENT LTD.Team RopingBAR E CONTRACTING – R & A EverettPee Wee Barrel RacingGENE & JOY ALLENRookie Roughhorse RiderLITTLE FORT HEREFORDS, Little Fortwww.littlefort.caJunior Barrel Racing Finals BuckleQUESNEL RODEO CLUBJunior Breakaway Finals BuckleMARWEST UTILITY SERVICES, R. MCLEOD:2014 Steer Wrestling Finals Champion BuckleWILLIAMS LAKE LOG HAULERS ASSOCIATION2014 Bareback Finals Buckle Sponsor2014 HORSE OF THE YEAR SPONSORS:WHITE RANCHES – A. EverettJr. Breakaway HorseGUS & NITA CAMERONJunior Barrel Horse of the Year2014 CHILCOTIN SERIES SPONSORS:PMT Chartered AccountantsWL District & Credit UnionWalmart – Williams LakeDon & Nancy MacdonaldBC Livestock & Coop, Williams LakePinnacle Pellet, Williams Lake

C H R Y S L E R

THANK YOU TO OUR 2014 SPONSORS

BCRA & QUESNEL RODEO CLUB

2014 BCRA CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS

September 12, 13 & 14, 2014Outdoors – Alex Fraser Park, Quesnel BC

Performance Times Friday – 6pm / Saturday – 2pm / Sunday – 1pm

~ Top 10 Qualifi ers in the 8 Major Events

~ Top 10 Qualifi ers in the Junior Breakaway,

Junior Barrels, Junior Steer Riding

~ Top 10 Qualifi ers in the Pee Wee Barrel Racing

Admission Adults $10 (Advance) or $12 (Gate)

Seniors 65+ $7 (Advance) or $9 (Gate)

Youth 7-12 $7 (Advance) or $9 (Gate)

Children 6 & under Free

Barn Dance: Saturday, Sept 13th – Advance Ticket Sales Only

Cowboy Breakfast: Saturday & Sunday – 8am

Tickets Available at Circle S Western Wear, Quesnel BC

*Steak Dinner – Hosted by Save on Foods – Saturday, Sept. 13

Contestants*FINALS ENTRIES OPEN: WED., SEPT. 3, 8am – 2pm,

250-989-1337 or e-mail your entries to

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CALLBACK: TUESDAY, SEPT. 9, 8am – 1pm, 250-989-1337

(All Finalists Should Do Callback)

BCRA AWARDS BANQUET & AGM

Saturday, October 25th, 2014Quesnel Seniors Center - Quesnel, BC

10am – BCRA Annual General Meeting

Banquet: 5:30pm Doors Open

6pm – Dinner

8pm – Awards

9pm - Dance


Clubs & Association

ARMSTRONG/ENDERBY RIDING CLUB Tammy 250-832-3409Fun Days, Shows, Clinics, www.armstrongenderbyridingclub.com 3/15

BCHBC provides a social, safe learning atmosphere for all riders interested in trails and the back country.

We strive to preserve trail access for all riders.

For info: [email protected] or www.bchorsemen.org 4/15

Back Country Horsemen of B.C.

5/15

ASHCROFT RODEO, June 14-15, 2014 at 1 pm daily. Rodeo Dance June 14, 9 pm-1 am, featuring Ken McCoy Band, www.ashcroftrodeo.ca 4/15

BC APPALOOSA OWNERS & BREEDERS, [email protected] BC Bred Appaloosas. Find us on Facebook. 3/15

BC CARRIAGE DRIVING SOCIETY, Pres: Elisa Marocchi 250-397-2979,[email protected], from Minis to Draft, www.bccarriagedriving.com 10/14

BC COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDERS ASSOC. www.bcctra.ca 5/15

Pres: Tammy Mercer 250-335-3390, [email protected] BC DRAFT UNDER SADDLE CLUB. Open to all Draft and Draft X. Pres: Dawn Germscheid 604-617-7354, www.bcdraftundersaddleclub.com 2/15

BC INTERIOR ARABIAN HORSE ASSOC. 250-546-6004 Arabian Encampment, Youth Club, Racing, Endurance, www.bciaha.com 4/15

BC INTERIOR HORSE RESCUE SOCIETY. Our mission is to rescue, protect, help andprevent the abuse of horses. Memberships/volunteers. www.bcihrs.ca 250-712-6200 11/14

BC INTERIOR MORGAN HORSE CLUB Sect’y: Debbie Miyashita 250-804-2928,[email protected], Meetings, Clinics, Trail Rides, Socials, www.bcimhc.com 9/14

BC PAINT HORSE CLUB www.bcphc.com, APHA & All Breed Show Programs, Scholarship, Trail Riding & Free Award opportunities, [email protected] 8/15

Zone hosted Schooling Shows, AQHA Sanctioned Shows,organized Trail Rides, Social activities, Clinics and Equine Trade Fairs.

For more info visit www.bcqha.comMembership: Lynne Carter 604-880-6138, [email protected]

12/14

BC RANCH CUTTING HORSE ASSOC. (Fraser Valley) David Parker 604-462-0304, www.bcrcha.com 7/15

BC RODEO ASSOC., #5-150B Oliver St, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1L8250-398-4104 Offi ce, [email protected], www.rodeobc.com 6/15

BC SPORTHORSE-SPORTPONY BREEDERS GROUP, Membership: Shelley Fraser604-534-8782, Show Secretary: Ulli Dargel 604-421-6681, www.bcsporthorses.com 8/15

CHILLIWACK RIDING CLUB, Drill Team, Horse Shows (Heritage Qualifi ers), Gym-khana, Trail Rides, Clinics, Open Ride, Socials, www.chilliwackridingclub.com 6/15

Alberta Trail Riding AssociationATRA is a vibrant club

for recreational riders and drivers of all ages and horse breeds. 9/14

25 Years of Celebrating Long Earswww.AlbertaDonkeyandMule.commembers from across Canada and the US

Cheer for the Ears! 11/14

ENDURANCE RIDERS ASSOCIATION OF BC www.ERABC.comSecretary: Lori Bewza, [email protected] 250-679-8247 4/15

NORTH OK THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOC. 250-549-0105 www.notra.info Providing therapeutic horseback riding for children & adults with disabilities 2/15

OKANAGAN MINIATURE HORSE CLUB (Vernon) Shows, Clinics, Fun Days, In-hand/Driving. Ally 250-542-6739, [email protected]. Join us on Facebook 3/15

OLIVER RIDING CLUB Pres.: Midge Corey 250-488-9729 [email protected], Eng & West shows/events & Social Riding, www.oliverridingclub.com 9/14

100 MILE & DISTRICT OUTRIDERS CLUB, President: Denise Little 3/15

Enhancing equine activities in the south Cariboo, www.100mileoutriders.com PACIFIC ASSOC. OF THE ANDALUSIAN & LUSITANO HORSE (PAALH) www.paalh.com, Annual Nat. Show, Member Achievement Prog. & more, 250-992-1168 2/15

PEACHLAND RIDING CLUB Jesse Capp, [email protected] 250-863-2160Fun & Family oriented! See www.peachlandridingclub.com for activities 6/15

LOWER MAINLAND RANCH SORTING ASSOCIATION Monthly Jackpot Ranch Sorting Competitions

604-910-3523Where riders of all levels with almost any horse can have fun!

[email protected] www.lowermainlandranchsorting.com 5/15

EQUINE FOUNDATION OF CANADA Foundation for Health & Welfare of the Horse. www.equinefoundation.ca & Facebook, [email protected] 10/14

INTERIOR CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION www.ichacutting.comNew cutters always welcome. Lee Poncelet 250-938-2034 2/15

KELOWNA RIDING CLUB, www.kelownaridingclub.com contact and event info. Daily drop-in rates & facility rentals open to all. 3745 Gordon Dr, Kelowna, BC. 9/15

LANGLEY RIDERS SOCIETY, www.langleyriders.com. English/Western, Games, Jumping, Drill Team, Rodeo. 604-530-5981 4/15 LOWER MAINLAND QUARTER HORSE ASSOC. Pres: Lynda Harrison, [email protected], http://bcqha.com/index.php/LMQHA 6/15

of the AQHA. Annual membership is free to current members of AQHA. To enroll on-line, visit the CQHA web site: www.cqha.ca

and choose “Membership” section. Choose “Affiliates” to link to provincialQuarter Horse & Racing Association sites. Contact: Haidee Landry,

President 604-530-8051 or [email protected] @ 10/14

CQHAQQ The Canadian Quarter Horse Association is an affiliate

3/15

PERUVIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION OF [email protected], or phone 403-935-4435

www.phac.ca

Ask us about the Smoothest Riding Horse in the World for Show OR Trail! 5/15

AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HORSE ASSOC. OF CANADA, Breed promo/regulation, registration. www.saddlebredcanada.com , Pres: Lynne Dorcas, [email protected] 6/15

BATEMAN EQUESTRIAN EDUCATIONIn partnership of classroom and barn; a credited course in Horsemanship.

Robert Bateman Secondary School, Abbotsford BC. Contact Ruth Neveu, [email protected]

Visit our Facebook page: Bateman Equestrian Education 7/15www.cayleywilsonperformancehorses.com

PERUVIAN HORSE CLUB OF BC. www.phcbc.ca Shows, Clinics,President: Don Noltner 250-835-8472, [email protected] 2/15


Clubs & Associations

SOUTH CENTRAL QUARTER HORSE ASSOC., Host of April Fuzzy Horse Show and September AQHA Circuit Show, http://bcqha.com/index.php/scqha 5/15

TOTEM SADDLE CLUB (Terrace BC) Secty: Marty Cox 250-633-2350, Shows, Clear Rounds, % Days, Gymkhanas, Clinics, www.totemsaddleclub.com 2/15

TWEEDSMUIR CAVALIERS SADDLE CLUB (Burns Lake) Gymkhanas, Shows, Kristi Rensby, Pres. 250-692-5721, [email protected], tcsaddleclub.webs.com 8/15

VERNON DISTRICT RIDING CLUB, www.vernonridingclub.com, 250-540-7344Shows, Clinics, Pony Club, Facility Rental. “Come Ride With Us!” 5/15

WESTERN CANADIAN REINING ASSOC. Isabella [email protected], www.wcra.info 4/15

WILD ROSE DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION, Sale, Field Day, Shows, Futurity, Clinics, www.wrdha.com, Barb Stephenson 403-933-5765 8/14

What’s Happening? Let’s Go!

2014 EVENTS??

Let us know – this is a FREE service for non-profi t events.

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

september1-Oct 2

ppEDMONTON, AB, Extended 25 day Advanced Massage Therapy Certifi cation Course, Sidonia McIntyre, RMT, CEMT, www.equinerehab.ca

4-8 JONATHAN FIELD HORSEMANSHIP Liberty/Finesse Camp, James Creek Ranch, Merritt BC 1-888-533-4353, www.jonathanfi eld.net

5-7 WHEELS RETREAT, 100 Mile House, [email protected] 4-H HORSE SHOW, Salmon Arm Fall Fair, Salmon Arm BC,

www.salmonarmfair.com (entry deadline Aug 23)6 POKER RIDE “Find the Golden Horseshoe” Timber Ridge Trails, Lumby BC,

www.bcimhc.com or call Nancy 250-546-99226 MISSION HORSE CLUB Games Trophy Show (Heritage Qualifi er), Mission

BC, [email protected], www.MissionHorseClub.org6 ALL BREED HORSE SALE (consignments welcome), Innisfail Auction Market,

Innisfail AB, 1-800-710-3166, www.innisfailauctionmarket.com6 EXTREME TRAIL CLINIC, Hayton Creek Ranch, Oyama BC, Michelle

250-803-6984, [email protected], www.haytoncreekranch.com6 MLM SUMMER WRAP-UP DRESSAGE SHOW, Maple Leaf Meadows,

Edmonton AB, 780-486-2099, www.mapleleafmeadows.com6 ALBERTA WISH RIDE, Sierra West Ranch, near Lundbreck AB, Details and

pledge forms at www.albertawishride.ca6-7 SUN MEADOWS DRESSAGE SHOW (Judge: Anne Gribbons), Sun Meadows

Equestrian Centre, Kamloops BC, www.sunmeadowsequestriancentre.com6-7 ADIVA MURPHY SYMPOSIUM, Delta BC, E-mail or FB,

[email protected], www.adivamurphy.com6-7 TTEAM CLINIC w/Tammy Steen, Icehorse Ranch, Creighton Valley, Lumby BC,

Gillian 250-306-3206, www.icehorse.ca6-7 TRAINING FOR COURAGE w/Paul Dufresne (Friday night demo) Quest Ranch/TFC

Training Center, Kelowna BC, Paul [email protected] or text 250-317-77257 OPEN HORSE SHOW, Eng/West and NEW ‘Versatility’ Award, Salmon Arm

Fall Fair, Salmon Arm BC, www.salmonarmfair.com 7 AG PRO DERBY DAY, Maple Leaf Meadows, Edmonton AB, 780-486-2099,

www.mapleleafmeadows.com7 TEAM ROPING BUCKLE SERIES, 11 am start, Longhorn Acres, Armstrong

BC, Doug Henry 250-546-6494 or 250-307-3430, [email protected] METCHOSIN DAY, 4450 Happy Valley Road Victoria BC, visit

www.metchosinday.ca for full event schedule8-9 ANNE GRIBBONS CLINIC, Sun Meadows Equestrian Centre, Kamloops BC,

www.sunmeadowsequestriancentre.com11 MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Kelowna BC, Anne 250 860-2785,

[email protected] BC SENIORS GAMES (Equestrian events), Milner Downs, Langley BC, Natalie

Vonk 604-309-6873, www.bcseniorsgames.org12 HORSE & TACK SALE, BC Livestock, Williams Lake BC, NEW: send photo/info

for website, Call Pam to consign 250-398-7174, www.bclivestock.bc.ca12-14 NDRC 14th Annual Kootenay Getaway Driving Clinic w/Ellen Hockley followed

by Fun Day Driving Trial, Betsy Nasmyth 250-352-2427

12-15 STEVE ROTHER HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC, Okanagan Falls BC, www. horseteacher.com, Simone 778-516-5599, [email protected]

13-14 HOOKED ON HORSES CHALLENGE, Twisted Terrain Horse Park, Hope BC, www.twistedterrainhorsepark.com or www.dhughesquarterhorses.com

13-14 MISSION HORSE CLUB Eng/West Trophy Show (Heritage Qualifi er), Mission BC, [email protected], www.MissionHorseClub.org

13-14 EXTREME HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC & COMPETITION, The Horse Ranch, Baldonnel BC, 1-877-728-8987, www.thehorseranch.com

13-14 ROCK CREEK & BOUNDARY FALL FAIR, Rock Creek BC, www.rockcreekfallfair.ca

13-14 WSDAC TRAIN THE TRAINERS CLINIC w/WDAA, Red Deer AB, Adiva Murphy will be a participant, www.adivamurphy.com

13-14 TRAINING FOR COURAGE w/Paul Dufresne (Friday night demo), Millet AB, Lindsey Fraser 780-619-8019 or [email protected]

14 PRC GYMKHANA and Saddle Series Barrel Race, Peachland Riding Club, Darlene 250-462-0169, [email protected], www.peachlandridingclub.com

14 AEF WILD ROSE TRAIL RIDE (Fundraiser), Red Lodge Guest Ranch, Bowden AB, 1-877-463-6233 or www.albertaequestrian.com

15-18 EDMONTON, AB, Vertebral Realignment Course - Learn to adjust without mallets! Sidonia McIntyre, RMT, CEMT, www.equinerehab.ca

19 HORSE & TACK SALE, BC Livestock, Kamloops BC, NEW: send photo/info for website, Call Laura to consign 250-573-3939, www.bclivestock.bc.ca

19 DWIGHT UNGSTAD’S QH PRODUCTION SALE (Running/Working Bloodlines), Innisfail Auction Market, Innisfail AB, 1-800-710-3166, www.innisfailauctionmarket.com

19-21 KATHY STANLEY Driving Clinic, Bulkley Valley Fair Grounds, Smithers, Leslie Flint, lfl [email protected]

19-21 FRENCH CLASSICAL DRESSAGE & Horsemanship w/Catherine Clinckmaillie, Clinton BC, www.frenchclassicaldressage.ca, or 250-459-7772

20 KAMLOOPS BC, PTRC Gymkhana www.pinetreeridingclub.com or Lynnaea Rawlings 250-573-3569

20 SCHOOL OF LEGERETE DEMO DAY (Fundraiser), Copper Hills Equestrian YCtr, Kamloops BC, for info contact Frances [email protected]

20 ALBERTA WISH RIDE, Reesor Ranch, east of Medicine Hat AB, Details and pledge forms at www.albertawishride.ca

20 ALL BREED HORSE SALE (consignments welcome), Innisfail Auction Market, Innisfail AB, 1-800-710-3166, www.innisfailauctionmarket.com

20 QUESNEL & DISTRICT RIDING CLUB FALL FAIR “FUN” SHOW, Alex Fraser Park, Carolyne Blanchet, [email protected]

20-21 TWINCREEKS EXPERIENCE, Duncan, Vancouver Island BC, w/Adiva Murphy, Deborah, [email protected], FB, www.adivamurphy.com

20-21 FIELD DRIVING TRIALS, 70 Mile House, [email protected] TRAINING FOR COURAGE w/Paul Dufresne, Sundre AB, Jonna

[email protected] or 403-402-6897 or 403-638-098820-21 JONATHAN FIELD & FRIENDS! Intl Horsemanship Edu Conference, Agrium

Western Event Centre-Stampede Park Calgary AB 1-888-533-4353, www.jonathanfi eld.net21 MLM FALL FINALE Party & Tack Swap, Maple Leaf Meadows, Edmonton AB,

780-486-2099, www.mapleleafmeadows.com


What’s Happening? Let’s Go!

pppp ffff MMMMTTTTTTTip offffffff thhhhhhe MMMMMMMMonthhhhhh!!!!! Courtesy of Lorraine Pelletier, EC Certifi ed Western Coach

“DON’T PUT THE CART BEFORE THE HORSE”

- an old saying that still holds true today.

Th is is oft en the case when we want to progress with our horse and something interrupts us on the way. Due to lack of time, patience and possibly knowledge, issues are oft en left undealt with and one might just move on and ignore it. Th is is not good. A few examples of what people ignore: horses that won’t stand still, can’t be tied, won’t lift his feet, won’t accept the bit or can’t be saddled (and/or cinched). Th ese and many more are issues that can and should be fi xed. Th ey don’t go away on their own. Th ey could even cause safety issues.

Th ere are reasons why your horse behaves in ways we don’t like, so help him out! Get down to the cause of what created the problem in the fi rst place, fi x it and then move on. Competition horses at the highest levels express these issues. Th ey do not have to be tolerated because ‘that’s just the way he is’. He wasn’t born ‘bad’. Someone caused it. If you care about your horse, fi nd out how to get him ‘back to neutral’; it may only take a few minutes!

Another example of ‘Putting the Cart before the Horse’ is competing in any discipline before you or your horse understands

and has accomplished the basics. Th is also applies to trail riding. Th orough desensitizing and ground training cannot be overlooked or ignored. Coaches focus on the rider. However, a rider cannot reach goals by him/herself. Your horse must also be able to perform at the level suitable to the rider. A horse can hold you back, as well as you can prevent the horse from sharing his true abilities. It’s team work!

If you are sincere about ‘getting it right’, then take the time to fi nd the right coach for you and a qualifi ed trainer for your horse. Th is may not be one person. With the right guidance, you can reach your goals effi ciently, safely and in a timely manner.

For more information, contact EC Certifi ed Western Coach &

Professional Trainer, Lorraine Pelletier at the Horse Help-line 250-999-

5090 or visit www.tranquillefarms.com. Lorraine off ers lessons and

various clinics on location. At Tranquille Farms we also work with

remedial, abuse and trauma rehabilitation… helping people, too. Starting

all disciplines; using intrinsic training, establishing Communication, Trust

& Respect.

(See Tranquille Farms’ listing in Business Services under TRAINERS)

september21 FUN DAY (open to all), 10 am start, Quarterspot Ranch, Lumby BC, Y [email protected] or Cindy 250-547-927721 KAMLOOPS BC, PTRC Horse Show www.pinetreeridingclub.com or Esther MacDonald 250-376-609621 TEAM ROPING BUCKLE SERIES, 11 am start, Longhorn Acres, Armstrong BC, Doug Henry 250-546-6494 or 250-307-3430, [email protected] MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Grand Forks, Robin Armstrong 250 443 4059, [email protected] FALL HORSE SALE, Perlich Bros. Auction Market, Lethbridge AB, www.perlich.com26-27 DIAMOND H TACK TENT SALE, 19th Anniversary Celebration, Kelowna BC, 250-762-5631, www.diamondhtack.ca26-28 MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Nelson, Teresa Precious 250 229 4203, [email protected] 20TH ANNUAL WARMBLOOD AUCTION, Fall Classic Breeders Sale, Olds AB, www.fallclassicsale.com.27 HORSE AGILITY CLINIC & SHOW, Delta BC, w/Adiva Murphy, Susan, [email protected], FB, www.adivamurphy.com27 PRODUCTION SALE for Old Baldy Ranch, Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co., Dawson Creek BC, www.northernhorse.com/oldbaldy27 EXTREME TRAIL CLINIC, Hayton Creek Ranch, Oyama BC, Michelle 250-803-6984, [email protected], www.haytoncreekranch.com27-28 CARIBOO TRAILS Field Driving Trials, Mile House, Ken Huber 250-456-6050, [email protected] TRAINING FOR COURAGE w/Paul Dufresne (Friday night demo) Saskatoon SK, Desiree [email protected] or 306-520-278927-29 JONATHAN FIELD HORSEMANSHIP Course 1, Millarville Racing and Agri.Soc., Millarville AB, Krystal Meade 403-471-7666, [email protected] DELTA RIDING CLUB DRESSAGE % SHOW, Delta BC, Sheila, [email protected], www.deltaridingclub.com/shows.html28 WILLIAMS LAKE REINERS SCHOOLING SHOW, 1 pm start, Eagleview Equestrian Centre, Williams Lake BC, [email protected] pre-registration

october3 THE WESTERN HORSE SALE (during Canadian Supreme), Westerner Park,

Red Deer AB, www.westernhorsesale.com3-5 FALL FINALE Hack/Hunter/Jumper Show, Topline Show Park, Salmon Arm BC,

Sonya Campbell 250-833-2669 or [email protected] JONATHAN FIELD HORSEMANSHIP Course 1, Horse in Hand Ranch,

Blacklands AB, Tamara Chmilar 780-720-5198, [email protected] 3-5 AMERICAN HORSEWOMANS CHALLENGE (including 3 Canadian women),

Oklahoma City OK, www.horsewomanschallenge.com4 KAMLOOPS BC, PTRC Annual Gymkhana www.pinetreeridingclub.com or

Lynnaea Rawlings 250-573-35694 POKER RIDE, Helmcken Falls Lodge, Clearwater BC,

[email protected], www.wellsgrayriders.com4-5 STEPHEN CLARKE SYMPOSIUM, Applications via Cadora.ca, Sun Meadows

Equestrian Centre, Kamloops BC, www.sunmeadowsequestriancentre.com4-5 TRAINING FOR COURAGE w/Paul Dufresne (Friday night demo) Saskatoon S K, Desiree [email protected] or 306-520-27894-5 ELLEN HOCKLEY DRIVING CLINIC, Kelowna BC, Anne 250 860-2785,

arthur [email protected] ADIVA MURPHY HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC, Brooks AB, E-mail or FB,

[email protected], www.adivamurphy.com5 GAMES DAY, Blackpool BC, [email protected],

www.wellsgrayriders.com 5 AERC Funday, Armstrong Fairgrounds, www.armstrongenderbyridngclub.com5 MISSION HORSE CLUB Eng/West Show (Heritage Qualifi er), Mission BC,

[email protected], www.MissionHorseClub.org9-12 HIGH SCHOOL RODEO, Peachland Riding Club, Darlene 250-462-0169,

[email protected], www.peachlandridingclub.com10 LIGHT UP THE WORLD PURPLE, Face Book Page @ Horses Help Kids –

Light Up The World Purple! www.HorsesHelpKids.com10-11 THE PADDOCK ANNUAL SALE, Vernon BC, 1-866-703-1133, e-mail

[email protected]

DATES CONTINUED ON WWW.SADDLEUP.CA


Business Services

ACCOMMODATIONS

CAMPING WITH HORSES

BOOTMAKERS

ACCOUNTANTS

ARENA MAINTENANCE

APPAREL

DAVID BEERSTRA TRUCKING, (Okanagan) 250-549-0324 9/14

Horse Shavings, Hog Fuel & Bark MulchWWW.REIMERSFARMSERVICE.COM (BC Interior) 1-855-737-0110 or 250-260-0110. Bulk & Bagged Shavings, 4x4x4 Totes, Sawdust, Bark Mulch 6/15

WILLEMS FOREST PRODUCTS, 4289 Hwy 6, Lumby, BC, 250-547-2289Bark Mulch, Shavings, Sawdust, Lumber, Beams, Firewood 12/14

BEDDING, HOG FUEL, SHAVINGS

BOARDING/RETIREMENT

DEAD STOCK REMOVAL

EQUINE HEALTH

EQUINE SERVICES

JEFFREY R. KELLY EQUINE SERVICES (Alberta) 403-993-0269 8/15

www.jeffreyrkelly.com Equine Dentistry, Sheath Cleaning, Horsemanship DVD’s. SHUKANAGAN EQUINE DENTISTRY SERVICE (Interior of BC) since 2000. Owned/Operated by Lennie Thurgood, DVM, 250-832-2084 7/15

7/15

Offers Ready-to-Win western show apparel, tack, and accessories

from authorized dealers and our website. 9/14

www.hobbyhorseinc.com

(Kamloops) 250-372-2928 and Bed & Bales. HorseHeaven for final years. Rehab available. www.dreamscaperanch.com 9/14

For all your Farm and Small Business accounting needs

Patricia Patersonn Chartered Accountant

250-546-4014 or e-mail [email protected] 10/14

SCHUBERT ESTATE B&B (Armstrong BC) 250-546-2479 10/14

9.5 acre Country Estate, 3 Deluxe Rooms, www.schubertestate.ca

EQUINE WELLNESS & DIGESTIVE SUPPORT (Interior BC & online) 250.368.2002 www.littleoasisequine.com Products and support for equine digestive health. 2/15

THE BLUE GOOSE CATTLE CO. (Okanagan/Shuswap) 250-838-2250, Providing prompt dead stock removal service when the decision has to be made. 9/15

BAR NUNN THERAPY, Craig Nunn Certified Equine Sport Therapist 250-503-6735, [email protected], [email protected] 2/15

HORSE QUENCHERof Western Canada

You Lead them to water…we’ll make them drink!

A 100% natural product to aid with your horses’ hydration needs.

3/15

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 4/15

Ask for Chilliwack Heritage Park rate LSPECIEast of Heritage Park at mall & restaurants

FREE Comfort Sunshine Breakfast604-858-0636 or 1-800-228-5150

4/15

CHLORIDE FREE DUST CONTROL5/15

WWW.HIDDENVALLEYRUSTICHORSECAMP.COM (Merritt BC) 250-378-1848Creekside Camping w/Corrals, Miles of marked trails, min. to new Cidery 7/15

6/15

Thompson River Boot CompanyHand-made Cowboy Boots in Stock sizes & Made to Measure

A Quality Boot for a Reasonable Price!250-373-0065

www.facebook.com/ThompsonRiverBoots 8/15

Come see us in Booth #131 at Chilliwack Mane Event

NATURAL & HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE FOR HORSES Cloverdale Pharmasave5778-176A Street, Surrey BC, 604-576-2888 www.CloverdaleWellness.com 8/15

Building Riding RingsFor Private, Public or Professional Arenas

Footing is the Key!

Jack Polo 604-467-5616 or [email protected] 9/15

20 years experience

serving the Fraser

Valley

HANSI’S EQUINE SPORTS THERAPY* Massage * Healing Touch * Craniofacial * Structural Balance

* Acupressure * Magnet Therapy * Saddle Fit~ Now accepting K-9 clients ~

Hands on for Health (C.E.S.T) ~ 778-378-0460 9/15


Business Services

FACILITY RENTALS

7/15

ARK FARRIER SERVICE (N. OK/Shuswap) 250-379-2268 4/15

“Balanced Feet for a Balanced Horse” Abby R. Koop, Farrier”

FARRIERS & SUPPLIES

Your #1 supplier of horseshoes, farrier tools & hoof care products.

2/15

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ASHCROFT IRLY BLDG CENTRE (Ashcroft) 250-453-2281Otter Coop Dealer and Pet Foods, www.ashcroftirly.com 4/15

BAG’N BLOK AGRI CENTRE (Morinville, AB) 780-939-4600, Pet Supplies, Tack,Animal Health, Feed, Agri Blok, Agri Melc 2000, Equest Products 5/15

FENCING

GUEST RANCHES

HEALTH PRODUCTS

HARNESS MANUFACTURING

DREAMSCAPE GUEST RANCH (Kamloops) 250-372-2928 and Bed & Bales. Bring your own Horse; a la carte packages. www.dreamscaperanch.com 9/14

WWW.GRAHAMDUNDENRANCH.COM (Green Lake BC) 250-395-0756Recreation in the Saddle (your horse or ours). Miles of trails. 6/15

ABBOTSFORD 34633 Vye Rd 556-7477DUNCAN 5410 Trans Canada Hwy. 748-8171KELOWNA 103-1889 Springfield Road 860-2346NANAIMO 1-1277 Island Hwy. S. 753-4221PAPP RKSVILLE 587 Alberni Hwy. 248-3243SAANICH 1970 Keating Cross Rd. 652-9188SALMON ARM 1771 10th Ave. SW 832-8424WEST KT ELOWNA 2565 Main StreetA 768-8870 11/14

FEED DEALERS

INSURANCE

SCOTT LIVINGSTONE FARRIER SERVICE (North Okanagan) 2/15

250-550-7495 ~ Certified AFA Journeyman, 30 years experience

CHAMPION FEED SERVICES – For All Your Feed & Farm Supplies!Barrhead • Grande Prairie • Westlock, www.championfeeds.com 9/15

OTTER CO-OP AT PITT MEADOWS (Pitt Meadows BC) 604-465-5651Suppliers of Quality Feed and Hay, www.otter-coop.com 3/15

SORRENTO TIMBERMART BUILDING CENTRE, 1280 TC Highway, Sorrento BC 250-675-4112. Your local dealer for SURE CROP FEEDS. 11/14

1-800-405-664312/14Healing Horses Their Way

www.rivasremedies.comHealing Horses Their Way

DR. REED’S FORMULA 1Now available in 8K bags

www.DrR 4/15

Aaron Martin Harness Ltd.Aaron Martin Harness LtLtd.Order Line 1-800-367-0639 or 519-698-2754

Quality Canadian made Harness ~ Pioneer Dealerneer [email protected]

9/14

Canada’s best source for Farrier Tools, Horseshoes and Hoofcare Supplies

Distributor of Farriers Formula

102 – 20381 62nd Avenue, Langley, BC 604-530-0761 [email protected] 11/14

102 203000 81 62 d

www.FIXITRENOVATIONS.caVibrating Post Pounding – Excavating – Renovations

Call Hans at 250-804 6662 3/15

4/15

WWW.MEADOWSPRINGS.COM (70 Mile House near Green Lake) 250-456-2425 Rental cabins, working ranch, BYO horse - endless riding. 12/14

FARM SUPPLIES

11/14

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 Cossentine, www.cffence.com 8/15

130MILERANCH.COM (Cariboo) 250-644-7200Corrals, Gates, Panels, Bale Feeders 9/15


Business Services

CUMMINGS TRAILER SALES & RENTALS (Abbotsford) 1-877-856-1988 Horse,Stock, Flatdeck, Utility, Dump, Cargo and Pre-owned, www.cummings.ca 5/15

KITT EQUIPMENT TRAILER SALES, (Chilliwack & Aldergrove), 1-877-823-7199,Horse ~ Stock ~ Utility ~ Dump ~ Flatdecks, Kittequipment.com 9/15

REIMER RANCHING SUPPLIES (Vanderhoof BC) 250-567-8590 Dealers forExiss/Sooner, Maverick, Royal T, Charmac Trailers, wwwreimerranching.com 4/15

THE HORSE GATE TRAILER SALES (Falkland) 250-379-2790. New & Used Horse and Stock Trailers. www.thehorsegate.com 5/15

TRAILER SALES

TRAINERS/COACHES

ADIVAMURPHY.COM Western Dressage/Horse Agility & Horsemanship, Clinics/Lessons in BC/AB, CHA Master Instructor Level 4 Eng/West, 2x Coach of Year Nominee 4/15

BIRGIT STUTZ, Chris Irwin Gold Cert. Trainer/Coach, www.fallingstarranch.caTraining/Lessons/Clinics/Mentorships, Dunster, BC, 250-968-6801 3/15

ALL ‘ROUND OUTFITTERS for Horse & Hunter, (Oliver, BC) 250-498-4324Located in Sears in the Oliver Place Mall 3/15

BAREFOOT TREELESS SADDLES (Vernon BC) Full line of accessorieswww.happyhorsebacksaddles.ca Toll Free 1-877-542-5091 5/15

BOUCHIE LAKE FARM & FEED (Quesnel) 778-465-3333 8/15

New & Used Tack, Giftware, Otter Co-op, Nature’s Mix, Pet Food

TACK/CLOTHING SHOPS

TACK/CLOTHING SHOPS

TRAILER REPAIRS

PETERSEN TRAILERS LTD. (Langley) 604-533-4209Service and Repairs. All makes. www.petersentrailers.ca 11/14

TRANS NATIONAL TRAILER INC. (Vernon) 250-308-8980 Fax: 250-542-5373RV’s to Horse Trailers, Parts, Trailer Brake Specialist 2/15

TOUCH ‘A TEXAS Town & CountryThe most Eclectic Store in the Shuswap for over 22 years!

Great Gifts for Horse, Dog & Cat Lovers and the Whole Family!We specialize in Ladies Fashions.

Piccadilly Place Mall, Salmon Arm BC ~ 250-832-1149 Bonnie 9/15

Have a favourite Hat? Send a photo - we can make it!

www.doubledcustomhats.com

By Cam Johnston780-719-2740

9/14

PHOTOGRAPHERS

REIN-BEAU IMAGES, (Bridge Lake/Interlakes, Cariboo) 250-593-4139Animal Photography, [email protected] 12/14

CARIBOO SADDLERY (Williams Lake) Mark Denny 250-392-3735YOver 30 years of Custom Saddles and Leather Repairs 9/15

COLDSTREAM LEATHER CORNER (North Okanagan) 250-275-6224Saddlemaker, Western Tack Repairs & Custom, www.leathercorner.com 7/15

COSSENTINE SADDLERY (South Okanagan ) 250-490-5662 Repairs, Custom YMade Saddles, Unique Leather Creations, www.cossentinesaddlery.com 8/15

FRINGE WESTERN WEAR & LEATHERWORK (Merritt BC) 604-768-6580Specializing in Custom Made Chaps. See us on Facebook. 8/15

KICKINGHORSESADDLERY.COM (McBride BC) 250-968-4346Custom Handmade, Quality Built Saddles & Tack & Repairs 3/15

LEATHER MARK SADDLERY (Maple Ridge) 778-994-1580. Custom English, YWestern Saddles & Tack, Repair & Restore, Saddle Fitting. 8/15

R&E SADDLE & TACK REPAIR LTD. (Aldergrove) 604-856-2350 11/14

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

SADDLEMAKERS & REPAIRS

RIBBONS & ROSETTES

REALTORS

OKANAGAN RIBBONS, 1-888-545-7647 The best source for all your event and award ribbons! www.ribbonsonline.net, [email protected] 5/15

WORK, CASUAL AND FORMAL ATTIRE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. PLUS HORSE TACK AND SADDLES.

From Grandpas to Babies! Giftware ~ Footwear ~ JewelryCome explore Hometown Hospitality at 4924-51 Avenue, High Prairie, AB

Hours: 9:30-6:00 Mon-Fri, Sat. 9:30 – 5:00. Two blocks south of main street.

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PAINTED HORSE TACK & SUPPLIES (Grand Forks) 250-442-7706. West/Eng Saddles & Tack, West. Show Attire, Fashion & large selection of consignments. 4/15

ROCKY CREEK HILL (BC) 855-295-8825, Treeless Saddles, Bitless Bridles & more, Worldwide Shipping, www.RockyCreekHill.com 8/15

TACKINTHEBOX.CA (Manitoba) 1-866-882-3712 10/14

Exclusive lines for Exclusive Horse People! On-line sales too!

MASSAGE THERAPY

Equine Maintenance & Performance MassageLynette Schmidt

11/14

DENNIS WANGLERListing and Selling – Rural and Residential Properties

in the North Okanagan and ShuswapTOLL FREE 1-866-854-6049 or Cell 250-549-0996

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3485 Yankee Flats Road, Salmon Valley BC

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2+ ACRES HOBBY FARMLovely (2011) 4 bedroom, 2 full bath rancher on 2.23 acres verygently sloping hobby farm. Super convenient location between

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$399,900 MLS® 100721411623 Eagle Rock Road, Armstrong BC



18.95 ACRES OF PICTURESQUE LANDCustom built 3 bed, 3 1/2 bath + offi ce 3,000+ sq. ft. log home.Gorgeous views of Spallumcheen Valley and Armstrong’s rural

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157 ACRES OF SERENE COUNTRYSIDEMinutes from Adams, Forest and Johnson Lake, there is no

shortage of recreation or scenic views. 2,335 sq. ft. rancher, 3bedrooms, 2 baths built in 2005. Open concept & 9’ ceilings, hotwater in-fl oor heat. Wood-burning boiler heats house and 36’ x40’ shop. Round pen, hay barn and another building for stallinghorses. Produces great crops with an abundance of water from2 creeks (with water licenses). Current owners get 50-55 tonof hay off the 20 acre hay fi eld without fertilizing. 18 acres of

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$784,000 MLS® 122230961 Agate Bay Road Louis Creek BC



22.24 ACRES 2 MINS TO DOWNTOWN ARMSTRONGBeautiful renovated country style rancher. 3 bed, 2 full bath,

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extras to name!$739,000 MLS® 10086799

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