Gaited
March 2010
Canada
From the Editor
Issue #1 - March/April 2010
Welcome to the premier
Gaited Canada Publisher: Trademark Design
issue of Gaited Canada! My name is Stefanie Schermerhorn, and I have been involved with gaited horses for well over two decades. Most of that time in Western Canada. I have always believed that Canadian riders would embrace gaited horses, that education was the key and that breeders needed a venue to introduce gaited horses to Canadian riders. Gaited Canada has been created to provide that venue.
Paso Fino youth pleasure class Kentucky Classic 2009 Shelbyville, KY
I look forward to bringing readers current events, breed information and stories from gaited horse owners, breeders and enthusiasts. I sincerely hope you enjoy reading this first issue as much as I have enjoyed putting it together, and that you will actively participate in and subscribe to the publication
Stefanie
3. Gaited Horses
17. Media Sheet
What makes a gaited horse
6. Wild Pink Yonder A feel good ride for a really good cause
10. Canada’s Gaited Community get to know Canadian gaited horse owners & riders
14. Cross Border Breeding Artificial insemination offers breeding alternatives
18. Yes He Can Two breeders take a stallion to the top
23. Submission Guidelines 25. Breeder Directory 25. Association & Clubs 27. Upcoming Events
20. Tweedsmuir Provincial Park Ride the rugged beauty of a B.C heritage trail
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aited horses can best be described as any horse that performs a way of going other than, or in addition to walk, trot & canter. The timing or cadence of foot fall differs from breed to breed, but all share the commonality of offering a smooth ride. Smoothness varies from breed to breed, and natural ability of individual horses.
between those two. In the middle ages, gaited, or ambling horses were highly prized due to their ability to maintain a smooth gait over great distances, often over poor road conditions. Towards the end of the middle ages, easy gaited horses were less common, breeding became more refined and individual breeds and strains were developed for specific purposes suited to countries and regions. Those horses were used to work the farm and as transportation, farmers and owners, taking pride in the horses they produced would challenge neighbors and friend to determine which horse was better, shorter gaited or faster gaited. Eventually local and
The smooth gait results from a lack of suspension and dwell time of the two beat trot and pace, this moment of suspension is the point at which all four feet are off of the ground, followed by a pair (of legs in trot) striking the ground which creates the jar of impact in the trot and pace. The broken footfall of the gaited horse means that at some point there are 3 feet on the ground through the sequence of 4 beats per cycle, eliminating the moment of suspension and the jar of impact. Gaited horses offer a wide variety of size, color, spirit and purpose, with gaits that range from four beat lateral to four beat diagonal with the even four beat gait
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regional contests were established with the purpose of improving horses and to declare champion breeding stock. Throughout the time of settlement in North America, easy gaited horse played a major role from agriculture development to transportation, being the favored mount by gentleman farmers and cowboys alike.
focus primarily on breed competition and the ever growing number one equine pastime, trail riding. Gaited horses are re-emerged as a versatile, fun alternative for horse enthusiasts. From the trail to the arena, horses that perform a gait other than walk trot and canter are emerging as favored mounts, especially by older riders, or those that may have sustained an injury that precludes them from riding the jar and bounce of trotting breeds. It seems the gaited horse has come full circle from a time when gait was preeminent and valued during colonial times, to falling out of favor with the advent of machines, to once again being highly sought after for it’s smooth ride.
These horses were of Spanish Colonial descent, the foundation for most modern gaited breeds in North America. Just as in the middle ages, breeds developed by region, by crossing the available horses specifically for traits that best suited owners as the horse was still very much utilitarian in the 1700 and 1800s. It was not until the late 1800 that breeds were recognized and recorded, either by type or bloodline. By the mid 1900s recognition of gaited horses in other countries led to importation of breeds that were decades or centuries old. As their numbers increased, associations representing those breeds were formed to establish and maintain purity of bloodlines and gait and to promote the breed. Today, gaited horses are represented by numerous associations and registries, the
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And then I think about my future grand daughters. If they must face breast cancer, I want them to be able to fight it, beat it and never look back.
My name is Jane Hurl. When I’m not fiddling with horses, I have my own very small radio syndication company. In 2006, I was diagnosed with and treated for breast cancer. It was not one of the finer years in my life ... and it has most certainly been a life-altering experience.
That is why I came up with the idea of our fundraising wagon train and trail ride. We raise money that funds breast cancer research, treatment and education. We’re from Alberta, and our event is called Wild Pink Yonder (as in “Riding off into the...”). Our signature piece is a covered wagon drawn by Norwegian Fjord horses. Of course, the cover on the wagon is pink. All things considered, our inaugural year was a smashing success, though not without it’s bumps and glitches. The biggest bump was two weeks before our scheduled start. I was conditioning the Fjords for the trip and had a freak accident. I broke nine bones: five in my spine, three in my hip, and my left femur ... and I gave myself a concussion that lasted for the better part of 3 months. My son, Rusty, is my partner in this event and so, with me flat out in a body cast in a hospital bed, he and I schemed. We gutted the ride in order to save it. It went from a 600-mile, five-and-a-half week event down to a mere 400 miles in three weeks. *grin* And we couldn’t find anyone to drive the team, so we resorted to a tractor pulling the pink covered wagon.
Bror and Troll, two Norwegian Fjords & the Wild Pink Yonder covered wagon
I don't want to be a cancer survivor. It sounds like I escaped from Auschwitz! There has to be a better word than "survivor". Cancer "victor"? Thanks to the grace of God and some phenomenal medical personnel, I am still here. I'm not cured though because (so far) there is no cure, so I guess I can't be a victor. I'd like to change that.
On July 4th, off they went ... while I lay champing at the bit in the hospital! I wasn’t
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“The Hole in the Head Gang”, Wild Pink outriders completely useless though. Every day I’d talk to Rusty, to the camp cooks, to the media. Some days they had me so busy chasing things and people down and being interviewed that I didn’t even have time for my doctors, physiotherapists and nurses! When the dust settled at the end of July, I’d used 12,000 cellular airtime minutes (that’s 9.5 hours/day)! It’s a good thing that Telus sponsored my phone for the month!
one town they painted their entire Co-op store pink! We were served pink pancakes and pink desserts in the park. We were serenaded by bands wearing pink cowboy hats and had dinner in halls brimming with pink peonies. It was astounding! And we raised $55,650. Not bad for a first year venture by two little nobodies who didn’t know what they were getting themselves into!
At times our riders were an intimate little group. (Translation: not enough of ‘em.) At other times we were full to capacity. Many days were quite spiritual. We gave each rider a pink tag to attach to his or her saddle. On that tag, we requested they write the name of someone they had lost to breast cancer. There were the names of mothers, grandmothers, aunts and sisters. Our riders would read the new tags as riders joined us. Hugs and tears were shared and there was a resolve that we’d keep riding ‘til a cure is found.
There have been a lot of advances in breast cancer research, but there’s still no cure, so ... we’re heading off into the Wild Pink Yonder again this year. We leave stunningly beautiful Waterton Lakes National Park on August 14th, not reaching our destination of Sherwood Park ‘til September 4th. We’re traveling the back-roads of Alberta ... on the trail to a cure. To join us visit www.WildPinkYonder.com
Two great things about the event were: horse people are always out for a good time and we didn’t have one accident, horse-related or otherwise. Rusty was everywhere, doing everything. He worked from before breakfast, often ‘til close to midnight for 21 days straight. Throughout the entire event, for the most part, we had good weather and tons of rider cooperation. Towns we visited competed in our contest called Pinkest Little Town in the West, which made the trip even more fun. Towns were festooned with pink ribbons and pink balloons. They painted their curbs pink and wound power poles and stop sign posts with pink tape. In
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Jane, and son Rusty
The Sask Peruvian Horse Club has partnered with the Alberta PERRU Club to put on this double point show, sanctioned by the Peruvian Horse Association of Canada, the Alberta Walking Horse Association and Friends Of the Sound Horse, an all breed gaited horse association. Our judges are both very familiar with gaited horses and are FOSH guest carded. We are going to have: Full Peruvian Championship Classes Tennessee Walker Western, English, 2gait, 3gait classes and Championships Icelandic horse Classes and Championship Plus Several Open Gaited Breed Classes for any naturally gaited horse, Including a 50/50 stakes class, high point versatility award and some cash prizes!
Gaited Horse Clinic We are also having a gaited horse clinic West of Saskatoon, at Avondale farms on June 12 2010. Our clinician will be Daryl Olson, a peruvian horse breeder, trainer and gaited horse judge. It's a chance to learn to ride your horse to it's full potential an introduction to showing gaited horses and more. Participants $75 Auditors $15 Discounts available to SPHC members Contact any of the following people for more information on either event: PJ Soles at 306 929 2350 or foxcreek@inet2000.com Marion Bear at 306 763 9586 or marionbear@gmail.com Sylvian Baynton at 306 668 6801 Or you can check out our website for links to our sanctioning associations, entry forms, class lists and more at www.saskperuvians.net
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Canada... a vast country, who’s official history with the horse was documented to begin in 1647 when the first horse arrived from France. It would be another 18 years before the next group of 12 would arrive by sea. These first horses were used by religious orders and agriculture gentleman to assist with settlement and development of the colony. The breeds represented were of French Norman, Breton, Arab, Andalusian and Spanish Barb descent. They share common ancestry to those that first arrived to the new world in the 1500s with
Christopher Columbus and subsequent explorers, many of these were gaited. But few, if any of those horses made their way North due to the war, climate and terrain. Canada’s use of horses, and crossing of available local stock did not lead to the development of gaited horses, certainly not in any number that would have been noteworthy. Horses played many
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important roles in Canada; from the heavy drafts in logging and pit ponies in mining to ranch work and personal transportation. Modern inventions and innovations have dramatically changed how we use, and what we look for
in our horses. Today, our horses still work
the ranch in many areas, but for the most part they are used for recreation and competition. Gaited horses offer a smooth and exciting alternative in all of these
breeds suited to the demands of modern ranch work done on horseback, with cow
categories. For ranch work, gaited horses offer riders the ability to cover ground smoothly for hours at a time. Many gaited breeds boast the heritage of working ranch horses in their respective countries of origin as well as a tradition of ranch work in North America. You will find a number of gaited
sense, agility and ability. Recreational riding is on the rise, and the average age of riders is increasing, gaited horses are rapidly gaining popularity with the new riding population. Many find that the smooth gait allows for more hours in the saddle with less fatigue. Women often comment that they find the smaller size of
situation, something that is not always possible on a large horse. The conformation and style and way of going can make you forget you are not on a 15 or 16 hand horse. And for the gentleman that has a build requiring a larger horse or for those that can not
some gaited breeds less intimidating and easier to mount and dismount in almost location or
envision themselves riding the smaller breeds, there are a number of gaited horses to suit those riders.
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The gaited horse offers sure-footedness, agility and temperament that is well suited for recreational trail riding, for leisure or competition. Distance riders are recognizing the endurance and recovery times of gaited horses. The gait, often less exaggerated, expends less energy than a trot for long periods of time. For those with a competitive nature, toss your hat in to the arena at a breed show, speed events, or team competition on a gaited horse. Each breed has an association behind it, breed standards and high level of competition at the regional, national or world level. Multi-discipline competition, all breed shows and timed or obstacle events focus on the partnership of horse and rider, while team sports bring a comradery and group effort to get the win, no matter what breed you ride. Gaited horses started showing up in relatively
small numbers in the mid 1900’s. Early importers brought horses home after traveling to locations where gaited horses were popular, and discovering the smooth ride. Normally, the decision to raise the breed they favored would soon follow importing one or two horses. Eventually, word would spread, newcomers would
be introduced to the breed in Canada and
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ownership would grow. This would then be followed by forming clubs and associations to promote and protect each breed in Canada. A number of gaited breeds are now represented in Canada. Owners and breeders are always happy to share information about the breed and show you their horses. Most will share their story of “discovering� gaited horses, their search for the perfect breed or perfect horse for them and the many exciting moments since that time.
You are likely to find gaited horses on trail rides, stop and ask about their horse and the ride - you may even be offered a ride. All-breed shows frequently offer gaited classes or demonstrations to showcase gaited horses at their events.
All-gaited shows are gaining in popularity, British Columbia, Alberta and
Saskatchewan (alternating) and Ontario all have annual events. Breed associations that are large enough hold provincial and national shows where the public is welcome. Attend to watch the show, tour the barns and speak with breeders and exhibitors, you will find that they are happy to share their time, knowledge and love of their horses with you. Farms often have open house events as well as encouraging visitors and inquiries, you will often find yourself swept away on an impromptu ride shortly after a short introduction to the horses on the farm.... after all, there is no better way to find out about gait than on the back of a gaited horse! If you think a gaited horse may be in your future, or you would like to learn more about them, research and try as many different gaited breeds as possible. While they all share the common characteristic of offering one form or another of four beat gait, they are also unique and differ from each other in many ways. Finding the right one for you will depend on your preference of size, temperament, way of going
and even color. The great news is that there is probably a gaited horse that will meet all of your wants and needs... And you will meet some very nice people along the way.
Check out Gaited Canada’s upcoming events, breeders directory, and classifieds to find your own gaited horse.
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the period in between the estrus phases when the mare is not receptive to the stallion. Estrous cycle will last approximately 21 days, The mare will display receptive behavior (estrus) towards the stallion for 3-7 days and will ovulate in the last 2448 hours. Diestrus may range from 14 - 21 days.
The challenge of selecting the right stallion for your mare is one that many breeders will face each year. Distance was once a major consideration for breeders, but now, with advancements in Artificial insemination (AI), mare owners have many more options available to them. Artificial insemination involves the use of either cooled(chilled) or frozen semen. Procedures and protocols must be followed in order to achieve viable semen, import and export without delays, insemination and finally a viable pregnancy resulting in a healthy foal eleven months (approximately) later. Mare owners should prepare for the process as early in the year as possible. If a teasing stallion is available, teasing records should be kept while working in conjunction with your veterinarian to establish palpation records which will include a full reproductive exam, negative culture and tracking of the size and location of follicles. Teasing and estrus records should include strength and length of estrus and teasing, a general scale of 1-5 is often used... 5. Strong interest in teaser, frequent urination, vulval eversion (“winking”) and squatting, sometimes leaning towards the teaser. 4. Interested with similar but less intense signs. 3. Slight interest; may or may not urinate and ‘wink’ 2. Indifferent but passive. 1. Hostile – pinned ears, striking, biting, squealing, kicking. The healthy mare’s cycle (Estrous) will include Estrus, or the "heat" stage of the cycle ( when the mare is receptive to the stallion) and Diestrus,
Stallion owners that are planning to ship or freeze semen should begin stallion evaluation prior to breeding season. Test collections, negative culture and semen evaluation (volume, concentration, total sperm per ejaculation, motility). Once the raw semen evaluation has been done, sampling of semen and best (approved) extender performance analysis begins. Portions of the collection are centrifuged and suspended in extender to reduce bacteria count, checking at 24 and 48 hours helps to insure the longest life possible for the sperm.
semen is mixed with extender and shipped in syringe or packs
In the case of border crossing, restrictions on importation may include use of specific antibiotic infused extenders to prevent transmission of diseases such as CEM. Stallion and mare owners must be aware of all import and export regulations, permits and requirements. Fertility can happen with 100 million live sperm, a single ejaculate may have up to 120 times that amount, this means that multiple mares can be bred from one collection.
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Mare owners should ask (and stallion owners should divulge) if the entire collection will be sent to a single mare owner or if the collection is split to
accommodate multiple scheduled mare owners.
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A healthy ejaculate analysis would be considered Volume 70 ml (range 30-250 ml) Concentration 120 million/ml (range 30-600 million/ml) Total sperm per ejaculate Typically 7-10 billion Motility Greater than 60% Morphology Greater than 60% normal. The motility of sperm are divided into four different grades: Grade 4: Sperm with progressive motility. These are the strongest and swim fast in a straight line. Sometimes it is also denoted as motility a. Grade 3: (non-linear motility): These also move forward but tend to travel in a curved or crooked motion. Sometimes also denoted as motility b. Grade 2: These have non-progressive motility because they do not move forward despite the fact that they move their tails. Grade 1: These are immotile and fail to move at all.
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Your veterinarian will determine when to call for the shipment of chilled or frozen semen. The well-timed infusion of sperm into the mare's uterus is based on the accurate prediction of ovulation. This is important because the best time for AI with chilled semen is in the 24hr leading up to ovulation. Pregnancy rates will generally fall if insemination is outside this range, this time interval is even shorter with frozen semen. Communication between veterinarians, technicians, stallion owner and shipping companies is a mare owners highest priority. When it has all gone well, it is time to settle in and wait with the usual anticipation that mare owners feel after each planned breeding that they agonize over.
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A.I Advantages • Reduce or eliminate travel for mare (and possibly young foal at foot) • No mare care fees • Less chance of injury to the mare (or foal at foot) • Lower risk of disease transmission (both venereal infections and other disease such as flu, ringworm and strangles). • Veterinarian or technician input can increase conception rate of problematic mares. • Expanded selection of stallions, access to characteristics and genetics that may not be available locally.
A.I Disadvantages • Veterinarian or technician services increase cost of insemination (Particularly with frozen semen) • Slightly lower conception rate means it may take longer to get your mare in foal - this is where it pays research the clinic, and facility options in your area. Ask the stallion owner for semen analysis and conception rates of stallion via AI (receiving technician or clinic also plays a key role in conception rates) • Cost of collecting semen, shipping it overnight and rental of the chilled container can considerably add to the overall cost • Timing is critical - success is dependant on a number of people, companies, government agencies (when dealing outside of your own country) and mother nature.
Stallion Directory Nevado X Springtime Princesa
Springtime Radiante is a stallion with great temperament and winning gait. He attained the Top 10 Sires list in 2001 & 2009, his offspring have accumulated numerous regional and national championships in all divisions of gait
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hen Stefanie Schermerhorn of Trademark Farms heard that Springtime Radiante was for sale, it started the wheels in motion for a partnership unlike many others. Two Paso Fino Farms with different history but similar goals, one in the rural Mid-South, the other in Ontario Canada. Both had aspirations of enhancing their own breeding program, both knew that the opportunity to purchase a former Top Ten Sire was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Both never hesitating to take that opportunity.
for the evocative offspring with pinto markings that each was planning!! And so the partnership was named and begun. This was December 2008. Display ads, promotional material and his very own website were created to reintroduce Springtime Radiante.
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The looming question… Could he do it again? After speaking with the enthusiastic owners of his offspring, we realized that it just might be possible! They loved their Springtime Radiante offspring, and many were planning on showing in 2009. Quite a group of offspring were under saddle and preparing for a successful year. Eight years is a long time, but in the breeding world it can be an eternity. So we set aside dreams of grandeur and focused on our good fortune of owning a former Top 10 Sire, planned our breedings for the following spring and got Radiante settled in to his new home and routine.
When Trademark Farms and Artworks Paso Finos agreed to create The Lux Gallery, it was with the sole intention to purchase Springtime Radiante, Top 10 Sire 2001, for their shared agendas. Radiante is a proven producer of the type of horses that both farms strive to produce: athletic, powerful, naturally gaited and above all else, sweet natured with a gentle, trainable disposition. It only stood to reason that Radiante would continue to produce the type of horse for which he has become known winning show horses and exceptional producers in their own right.
So how does a former Top 10 Sire, and National Champion fino horse spend his days far away from the sand paddocks and stalls of a show barn in Florida? After a short adjustment period to different weather, the absence of his regular handler, and less hubbub, Radiante assumed his new position as one of two senior stallions at Trademark Farms quite readily. That first winter he needed a blanket nearly full time. Now he enjoys his own paddock, surrounded by mares and youngsters with no demands outside of breeding obligations. He has yet to experience winter in Canada. Into this tranquil world a letter arrived on November 3rd, 2009 . It looked relatively innocuous but with just a hurried glance it released a maelstrom of emotions.... Dear Lux Gallery, We are pleased to inform you that your Paso Fino stallion, Springtime Radiante has placed in the top ten on the 2009 Paso Fino Horse Association’s (PFHA) Top 10 Sires list. Congratulations!
"Lux", the unit of luminance, a perfect way describe Radiante! "Gallery", the showcase for the incredible living masterpieces that Radiante would create with each farm’s existing broodmares. What better description
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because of you that the glimmer of a dream became one of the most exciting moments of our association with the Paso Fino breed. With Warmest Regards Springtime Radiante, Stefanie Schermerhorn of Trademark Farms and Jo Seggie-Flemming of Artworks Paso Finos
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The phone line between Tennessee and Ontario burned! And, now we know the answer to the looming question. It is with great humility and with great pride that we say YES he can!! Perhaps for some, this is a regular event. We have all witnessed the same Top 10 Sires contending their positions. But this story has a slightly different ending. For one horse and two farms with miles in between them, it was one thing to say with pride, We own the former Top 10 Sire, Springtime Radiante.• and quite another to acknowledge that today he is one of the Top 10 producing stallions in the Nation for 2009!! We would like to express our gratitude to each and every owner, and trainer that believed in and campaigned a Springtime Radiante offspring. It is
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Tweedsmuir (South) Provincial Park is one of the largest of B.C.'s several hundred parks. The topography of the area is extremely varied. To the east, near Anahim Lake, the Interior Plateau immediately yields, from an elevation of about 1,350 metres, to peaks of the Rainbow Range. The range--Tsitsutl, meaning "painted mountains" in the local dialect--is an awesome span of eroded lava and fragmented rock, offering visitors the full pallette of colours that spread the entire spectrum of reds, oranges, yellows and lavenders. Once you start to take in the beauty, the sounds and the fresh air you are ready to continue on with what will be an adventure that will captivate your senses and challenge your outdoor and horsemanship skills. Horses are welcome on a number of trails starting at the Rainbow Range trailhead. The Rainbow Range Trail is located on the eastern edge of the park and heads north beginning with lodgepole pine forest surroundings, then climbs upward through growths of pine and fir before reaching a small lake. It is from here one can take
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pleasure at the sight of the Rainbow Range. The historic Alexander Mackenzie Heritage Trail, for the adventurous and those that are intrigued by the backdrop of Canadian exploration. The trail can be traveled by horseback. It includes local wagon roads, provincial highways, forest access, rivers, and coastal waterways covering a total of 260 miles. Some portions of this trail may be on or near private property and Native reserves. Prior to starting on your ride you should check with the Williams Lake district office of BC Parks regarding access and for up to date information on local conditions, and available guides, the staff will be able to supply you with current maps. The 50-mile (80-km) stretch of the trail in the Park is perhaps the most scenic of the entire route. For shorter rides a section of the trail that offers views of the Bella Coola Valley and south to Stupendous Mountain can be reached in a one- to two-hour loop from Burnt Bridge Creek. While riding be prepared to encounter the wildlife that flourishes in the park; caribou, grizzly bears, moose, deer, black bears, mountain goats, marmots, wolves, wolverines, and many species of birds, including ptarmigan, hawks and eagles. Photo opportunities will be nearly endless, from the stunning landscapes to the regal beauty of park wildlife, capturing memories you will cherish for a lifetime. Challenge the trails on your own with multiday trail rides, camping out in the traditional way the Chilcotin was toured. Explore the trails, remote lakes and grasslands. Remember it is a wilderness setting and you should be prepared to be self-sufficient.
Temperatures in the southern section of the park can drop to -40째C in January and reach 30째C in July. Summers are usually fairly dry with June, September and October being the wettest months. For rider new to the wilderness riding,
guides are available in the area. Local guest ranches offer packages ranging from guided rides and simple accommodations or camping for riders bringing their own mounts to personalized all inclusive tours which include well seasoned trail horses, conditioned for the area and terrain. Wildfire damage, hazardous conditions on trails and water ways can occur causing closure or dangerous navigating. contact the Parks Supervisor for detailed maps which show safe areas, use caution and proceed at your own risk. Leave a detailed route plan with friends or relatives, stow extra clothing, food and emergency supplies. Pack out what ever you bring in, be extra careful with fires and follow park regulations so that others may follow for years to come.
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April April 23 to 25 2010 CRTWH (Tennessee Walking Horse) Mane Event (booth with breed information) Red Deer, AB May
September Hoof Prints of Hope (charity ride - Alzheimer) P.O. Box 178 Lamont AB T0B 2R0 Rose Mary Axell Phone: (780) 895-1019 E-mail: rose@smoothgait.com Peter Thibodeau Pager (780) 491-2560
June June 4, 5, 6 2010 PHCBC Clinic (Peruvian Horse Club of BC) Clinicians: Pedro Cantaro & Gil Loyd, Mount Vernon WA Armstrong Agriplex, Armstrong BC Contacts: Rob & Jan Sjodin (250) 832-1188 4beat@telus.net Cathie Taggart (250) 546-3704 ctaggart@telus.net
September 3 - 5, 2010 Diamond Classic Double Show Saskatoon, SK Saskatchewan Judge: Mrs Cricket Donoho Perru Judge: Mr Andres Salinas Contact: Phoebe Soles (306) 929-2350 or foxcreek@inet2000.com
June 5-6, 2010 Junior Clinic (Peruvian Horse Club of BC) Vernon, BC Judge: Kim Montee Contact Cindy Zatsoff (250) 558- 4743 info@paradisehorses.com
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July July 2, 3, 4, 2010 Wild West Classic (Peruvian Horse Club of BC) Olds, AB Judge: Nicholas Breaux Alberta & Juan Sandigo BC Contact Sherri Rosia (403)932-7032 SRosia.nhp@gmail.com August Wild Pink Yonder (charity ride - Breast Cancer) Start: Waterton Lakes National Park Date: August 14, 2010 End: Sherwood Park Date: September 4, 2010 Distance: approximately 325 riding miles Timing: 22 days Phone: (780) 363-0003 Fax: (780) 363-0004 E-mail: info@wildpinkyonder.com
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Canadian National Peruvian Horse Show August 20 - 22, 2010 Cloverdale, BC Judge: Pepe Risso Jr Contact Rob Sjodin (250) 832-1188 4beat@telus.net
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