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Publication Mailing Agreement No. 41251513
June 2016 The Official Publication of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation
SHF Administrative Office 2205 Victoria Avenue Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 0S4 Phone: 306-780-9244 Fax: 306-525-4009
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KNOWLEDGE IS POWER EQUINE CANADA LEVEL 1 COACH HEATHER BARZEELE
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Rachel Schwinghamer Scholarship winner
ON THE COVER: Vicki and Courtney Braun
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President’s Message
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Knowledge is Power
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Heath Management for Performance Horses
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Don’t Ignore Your Horse’s Hooves
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Changed by Chance, Champion By Choice
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Insurance...Are you covered?
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Stable Directory
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Dr. Byrnne Rothwell Scholarship Recipient
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Heavy Horse Highlights
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Saskatchewan Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association
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Saskatchewan Reined Cowhorse Association
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Horse Event Listings 2016
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ince my election of Presidency in March the time has flown bye. As we look back on the first quarter of the year the Saskatchewan Horse Federation has definitely been kicked into high gear.
2016 SHF Board of Directors
February had a great focus of Equestrian Events with the Saskatchewan Equine Expo featuring many different breeds, disciplines and everything the horse industry has to offer. The SHF’s focus this year, at the Expo, was youth and education. We are very pleased with the results and success of the interactive display area the SHF and the WCVM co-hosted.
President Doug Howe, Moose Jaw, SK President - Elect Shirley Brodsky, Saskatoon, SK
March and April where very busy for the Board of Directors hosting Equi-Sessions throughout the Province. These sessions focused on Bio-Security and Equine Infectious Anemia. We would like to take the time to thank the Ministry of Agriculture for supporting this project as well as the Western College of Veterinary Medicine for all their expertise being our keynote speakers. As the Federation prepares for the busy season of events, competitions and recreational activities, for the summer ahead we want to wish all horse enthusiasts a great summer. The SHF will continue to strive in serving the diverse needs of the horse community in Saskatchewan.
VP Finance/Past President Jill McDonald, Saskatoon, SK VP Sports Brenda Gilchrist, Maple Creek, SK VP Industry Dr. Jim Sawatsky, Humboldt, SK VP of Recreation Norm Kohle, Grandora, SK Directors Michelle Hough, Saskatoon, SK Pat Michael, Regina, SK Carol Masecar, Val Marie, SK
Doug Howe SHF President
Colleen Norrish, Saskatoon, SK Katherine Oster, Turtleford, SK CALL FOR ATHLETES, COACHES AND MANAGERS!!!
Cassandra Bolingbroke, Qu’Appelle, SK
Equestrian is back in the Saskatchewan Summer Games taking place in Estevan on July 27th - 30th, 2016!
Director at Large Donna Johnson, Robsart, SK
The Saskatchewan Horse Federation is in search of athletes, coaches and managers from each district to compete as part of a team in a once in a lifetime competition! Attention Competitors: If you are under the age of 18 years old and compete in a discipline of Reining, Dressage, Barrel Racing and/or Jumping, we want to hear from you!!! Attention Coaches and Managers: The 2016 Summer Games is in need of qualified coaches and managers to help lead each district team to victory! If you want to become a part of your district team as one of two team leaders, we want to hear from you!! For more information on how to become a part of the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Equestrian please contact the SHF office at 306-780-9490.
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FEATURE STORY
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER |BY BRIDGET ANDREWS
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uilding a foundation of trust, respect and confidence between the horse and rider are the ground work concepts of clinician Heather Barzeele, an accredited Equine Canada Level One Coach.
As many, Heather began competing in the English and Western disciplines in the SHF Heritage Circuit at the age of 8. She embraced the Hunter discipline competing in many competitions throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta. In 2006, she received her Equine Science Diploma with a major in Business Management from Olds College, Alberta. During this time, she worked hard and obtained her Equine Canada Level 1 Coaching Accreditation. Heather then moved back home, near Prince Albert, SK, and began coaching. By word of mouth, she soon had a list of 25 students. She was well on her way to obtaining a professional equine career; every horse enthusiast’s dream. She provides daily lessons at her arena throughout the week, boards 18 horses and she teaches clinics across the province every weekend. As Heather gained more coaching experience, Heather extended her professional training by graduating from the B.C. College of Equine Therapy. This is the most extensive equine course in Western Canada. “Knowledge is power. Being able to provide the correct information and knowledge to my client’s is very important to me. The moment you stop learning, is the moment you should stop coaching.” says Heather. Heather and Bryanne Elliott Heather chose to become a Equine Canada Level 1 coach because she believes it is important to have a governing board ensuring she meets qualified coaching standards. “Obtaining a Level 1 added more validity to my name and it indicates to my clients’ that I am accredited to coach. I have an amazing client base and I want to provide them with the best coaching techniques and information available every time.”
“Equine Canada lays out a very progressive and sequential coaching program. I follow the learn to ride program, which makes the lessons more effective and provides my clients’ with different learning styles. Education and experience are the basics of everything that I do.” “Many coach without Equine Canada accreditation. I think this is because it is a lot of work, time and expense. In Saskatchewan, there really is no governing legislation outlining who can or cannot coach horsemanship. This is unfortunate. If you want a professional equine coaching career then why would you not want to receive as much equine education and safety training as possible to be a better coach? Equine Canada provides this. Plus you are providing a better customer service to your clients.” From March to October, Heather has almost every weekend booked with horsmanship clinics. She offers bomb-proofing and ground work,
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FEATURE STORY Western and English horsemanship, massage therapy and saddle fitting, advanced ground work and trailer loading. Heather also specializes in Equine Canada Rider Level preparation and testing, equine first aid and health care and a rider fitness program. Every clinic focuses on building a foundation of trust, confidence and respect between the horse and rider. The techniques are designed for anyone from working with the untrained horse to a well-seasoned horse. Replacing fear, concern and stress with calmness, confidence and comfort. Heather inspires riding skills that nurture a special relationship between the horse and the rider and have fun doing it safely. For those wanting to become a coach. Heather encourages completing the EC Rider Level training. Mentoring other great coaches is another way to get experience and develop better coaching skills. “It takes a lot of years to become a good coach that is respected. It is important to embrace new coaching techniques and equine courses. It will only make you a better coach.�
Rider fitness at 4-H Camp!
In 2016, Heather was awarded the Equine Welfare Leadership Award by the Saskatchewan Horse Federation. The Leadership Award recognizes a true leader in the Saskatchewan horse industry that has placed a high standard on the importance of equine care and welfare and has improved horse health in Saskatchewan. Heather has incorporated animal welfare and care into her core business strategy to help students understand the importance of care. She is always striving to improve and broaden her knowledge and continually is updating her certifications. Heather is a positive role model and mentor for countless others who admire and respect her honesty and leadership. For the future, Heather has her sights set on obtaining her next Equine Canada coaching level. Her dream is to start teaching across Canada. Knowledge is power.
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L-R: Heather Barzeele, Alexa Fulton, Hunter Matycio, Bryanne Elliott and Lane Kiryk. 2015 Heritage and Prairie Cup Circuit Year End Awards Banquet.
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EQUINE HEALTH & WELFARE
HEALTH MANAGEMENT FOR PERFORMANCE HORSES | JEANETTE STEWART
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uch like humans, equine athletes performing at a high level can be at risk for certain conditions that cause poor performance.
“Factors that make them athletes also predispose them to disease,” says Dr. Julia Montgomery, a specialist in large animal internal medicine at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). Horses have a very large heart with a low resting heart rate. They have big lungs and have evolved to run, with an elevated foot. Horses essentially walk on their tiptoes, and their entire musculoskeletal structure has developed to accommodate this motion. When health problems appear in a performance horse, they often show up as a change of attitude. “If a horse that always liked to perform doesn’t want to perform, I like to give them the benefit of the doubt,” says Montgomery. When a horse begins showing signs of poor performance there are three major body systems to be considered: respiratory, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal.
Stress acts as an immunosuppressive, which may cause the horse to pick up a virus. Preventive measures include: - Quarantine horses coming or returning to the farm. - Don’t share tack between new arrivals and those already on the farm. - Prevent nose-to-nose contact. - During transport, horses should be able to lower their heads, which helps clear the airway of dust and other particles. - If a disease outbreak occurs, control animal and human traffic to minimize spread. There are no specific treatments for viruses, but Montgomery recommends a low-dust environment and time to heal. If the animal has a low fever, they may go off their feed. “Really, the most important thing is rest. I can’t stress that enough, because once the clinical signs go away, the lungs are not completely healed,” she says. Viral respiratory infections can lead to complications such as bacterial pneumonia or inflammatory airway disease. Researchers are also investigating the connection between viral respiratory disease and recurrent airway obstruction (RAO or heaves) – a chronic, asthma-like condition. Horses that perform at maximum lung capacity — such as racehorses —are also at risk for developing a condition called exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage. It’s thought that damage to veins within the lungs results in pulmonary bleeding.
RESPIRATORY Upper airway obstructions are caused by malfunctioning structures that lead to airflow obstruction. One common condition of the upper airway is known as roaring, or laryngeal hemiplegia. It can cause difficulties in active horses and can manifest as noises – “roaring” — during exercise. The lower respiratory tract is at risk for viral diseases and bacteria that can affect the lungs. Performance horses are especially vulnerable. Common viral diseases are rhinopneumonitis (equine herpesvirus) and equine influenza. Performance horses have increased risk of exposure to these diseases and should be vaccinated. Several risk factors are associated with the spread of viral diseases: - Horse shows where lots of animals mingle. - Many animals of different age or immune states. - Transportation often causes stress in horses.
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CARDIOVASCULAR (HEART) High-performance horses often develop specific arrhythmias because of their low resting heart rates. Arrhythmias may appear during a regular physical examination or during a mandatory veterinary check: - Atrioventricular block or dropped beat. The horse’s heart beats at a normal rhythm with a pause every three or four beats at a regular interval. This is common in fit horses – as well as very fit human athletes – and should go away with exercise. - Atrial fibrillation. This arrhythmia can occur without an underlying heart disease. The atria will start to fibrillate, or contract irregularly. In high performing horses, this can present as poor performance or exercise intolerance. This condition can be caused by low potassium. If an endurance horse is sweating a lot or on a diuretic, they may be at risk.
Tying-up syndrome is another common disease in horses that can be related to exercise or an underlying disease. Signs include stiffness, firm and painful muscles, sweating, an elevated heart rate and dark brown urine. These signs should be considered an emergency situation, as the horse is in a lot of pain and the breakdown of the muscle – muscle necrosis – can affect the health of the kidneys. Jeanette Stewart of Rockglen, Sask., is a WCVM communications officer. Reprinted with permission from the Canadian Horse Journal (horsejournals.com) and the WCVM Townsend Equine Health Research Fund (ehrf.usask.ca).
Murmurs result from turbulent blood flow through the heart, often caused by leakage in the heart valves. Small leaks can be clinically insignificant but still show up during an exam. Age can cause changes in the aortic valve, but unless there are performance concerns, it doesn’t usually require further investigation. Murmurs can also appear as a symptom of other problems such as dehydration or a low red blood cell count. These “functional murmurs” usually go away when the underlying problem is addressed.
MUSCOLOSKELETAL SYSTEM Over time the horses’ body has evolved to run more effectively. Montgomery compares the body of a horse to a suspension bridge – the front limbs are attached only through muscles and function like a sling as the body is propelled forward. The horse carries about 60 per cent of its body weight on the front limbs and uses the hind legs for power. The force of this impact can affect its legs and feet. Because the horse is evolved to run, its legs are made up of tendons and ligaments instead of muscle. The horses’ hind legs directly connect to the back muscles, which means problems with the hind limbs sometimes present as back pain. Because the horse will often shift its weight around to compensate for pain, this can create other problems and it can be difficult to isolate the source. Certain issues also correlate to specific equine sports. Horses required to collect or shorten, their gait – such as barrel racers or dressage horses — often suffer from sore hocks. Similarly, horses involved in driving and show jumping where a high head carriage is normal are prone to developing back pain. In racehorses, speed and fatigue can result in limb injuries. Back problems can also arise from several other sources: an improperly seated rider, a poorly fitted saddle or prolonged exercise on one lead. In racehorses, surface texture can also lead to musculoskeletal injuries. With a hard surface, the force of impact on landing increases. Soft surface can result in an increased strain of soft tissue structures.
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DON’T IGNORE YOUR HORSE’S HOOVES THIS SPRING | LUKE BASS, DVM, MS, A VETERINARIAN WITH COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY’S EQUINE FIELD SERVICE
As many horse owners know, mid-winter brings snow and other forms of precipitation that often continue through the spring—and that can mean wet and muddy conditions for our equine companions. For horses living outside, these conditions can lead to mud clods and ice balls in the hooves. Prolonged wet conditions can cause very soft feet that are susceptible to more serious problems, including hoof wall separation, thrush, and sole abscesses. Thrush This anaerobic bacterial infection slowly invades the hoof tissue. Thrush is characterized by black, malodorous necrotic, or dead, material in the central or collateral sulci of the frog—the grooves adjacent to and in the middle of the triangle-shaped frog. Early stages of thrush involve only superficial tissues and do not cause lameness. But if thrush is not treated promptly and properly, the infection can advance into sensitive tissues and internal structures of the foot, such as the digital cushion, hoof wall, and heel bulb; this can lead to lameness. The main factors causing thrush are excessive hoof contact with moisture and lack of regular foot care, either of which can occur when snow, rain, and cold temperatures cause some owners to be less diligent about mucking the stall, picking out hooves, or turning out horses for exercise.
Sole Bruising and Abscesses This time of year, it’s not uncommon for horse owners to report, “Yesterday my horse was perfectly sound, but today he won’t touch one foot to the ground. There’s no apparent injury or sign of a problem in his leg or hoof other than sudden, severe lameness. What could have happened?” Hoof bruising occurs for many reasons, from thin soles or hoof imbalances that allow abnormal hoof impact to inadvertent horseshoe contact on the sole and riding or walking over rocky terrain. Bruised feet might require changes in the farrier’s approach to trimming and shoeing, and hoof pads or boots might also help protect your horse’s feet. Hoof abscesses can occur after bruising or from penetrating wounds. The abscesses occur when bacteria get trapped beneath the hoof wall or sole, and then multiply. The bacteria create pus, which builds up and creates focal pressure. This can be quite painful, and a horse is often reluctant to bear any weight on the affected foot, especially the heel. Abscesses remain painful until the pus pockets drain and the pressure is relieved. The abscess often follows the path of least resistance to drain, bursting at the heel bulb, along the coronary band, or through the sole. Check for a smoldering abscess by pressing your finger on each heel bulb and around the coronary band. Feel for heat in the foot and hoof and for tissue softening; also note your horse’s pain response. If you suspect an abscess, have your veterinarian check the situation out and open the abscess to establish drainage. Owners can also attempt to draw abscesses out by soaking
Although less common, poor hoof conformation can predispose horses to thrush, even when they live in clean, dry conditions. In most cases, thrush is preventable by maintaining dry footing, clean hooves, and regular turnout or exercise. If you detect signs of thrush, ask your veterinarian about safe treatment options, such as scrubbing the hooves with disinfectant solution and applying thrush treatment to the frog. For horses whose underlying hoof conformation predisposes them to thrush, good management techniques include regular trimming of the foot and frog.
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EQUINE HEALTH & WELFARE the affected foot in Epsom salts and warm water and by applying poultice packs. Risk Factors for Sole Abscess Factors that put a horse at risk for developing sole abscess include weather conditions cycling between wet and dry, penetrating wounds, close nails in a recently shod foot, bruising from ground conditions, and poor hygiene in stalls and paddocks. What can you do to minimize or prevent the occurrence of painful abscesses? The best line of prevention is good hoof care that leaves adequate sole for protection and develops a snug and uniform sole-wall junction. Good hoof care includes: • Frequent hoof cleaning to remove rocks and mud; • Routine farrier care to keep the feet balanced; and • Shoes for protection if a horse has thin soles or is prone to bruising. Be proactive in maintaining soundness by keeping the feet trimmed so they don’t get wall separations that can lead to white line disease and abscesses.
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wo fist pumps and a high five to the judge is Courtney Braun’s signature move after completing a Para Reining event. Her passion and love of the sport is electric.
the reining discipline and sister, Brooklyn, has been on the podium for reining at the CIEC Championships.
Diagnosed with meningitis one day after being born is the source of Courtney’s Cerebral Palsy disability. It was a tough time for the Braun family, but through the support of family and friends this little girl, now 19 years of old, has become an ambassador in the horse community; not to mention her home town of Beechy, SK.
Courtney began riding, Poky, her grandmother’s retired show horse that competed in the Battle of the Breeds at Spruce Meadows for 10 years. She always rode with a spotter to ensure her safety. Brian, Courtney’s dad, recalls taking Courtney for a ride, thinking the two of them would be okay to go out for a ride. The horse took 6 steps and Courtney fell off. It was a helpless feeling for a parent, but all Courtney wanted to do was get back up on the horse. Brian and Vicki knew Courtney would need something to help her balance in the saddle. With special medical permission, they made a device that would help her maintain her balance while riding. From here on in, you couldn’t keep her off a horse if you tried.
Courtney is able to speak a few words, but communicates mostly through sign language. She has amazing receptive skills that helps her communicate effectively with her horse. Ever since she was little she has been around horses. Her mother, Vicki Braun, is a world class accomplished trainer in
Every morning, Courtney has a standing joke with her dad. She signs to him, “Your horse is now my horse,” and laughs. She then heads down to the barn to brush and feed her horse, Solano. He’s a top level, cutting horse, that has competed at the cutting horse finals. “Even though Solano is a high energy
“Changed by chance. Champions by choice” is the World Para Reining tag line. A statement Courtney Braun exemplifies every single day.
CHANGED BY CHANCE CHAMPIONS BY CHOICE |BY BRIDGET ANDREWS
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FEATURE STORY horse, when he is with Courtney he is calm and knows how to respond to her reining commands. The connection between Courtney and Solano is amazing,” says Brian. When she was younger, Brian and Courtney spent a lot of time together at home while Vicki was competing. Now, when the truck and trailer are hooked up, Courtney’s packed and ready to go and compete too. Para Reining has been a positive life changing experience for Courtney. Para Reining is a competitive sport designed for riders with physical disabilities. Para riders have a measurable and/or verifiable physical or visual disability. The sport is judged on the performance of the horse and rider as a team. Riders are not judged on their level of disability. The World Para Reining Association was formed 24 months ago in Texas, USA.
Courtney and Solano competing!
Para Reining competitions are organized throughout Canada and the United States. They are set up on a point system that is tabulated throughout the season. The rider has to compete in a least three shows. Last year, Courtney competed in three shows, one in Brandon and two in Moose Jaw. She placed 5th overall in the world standings and won a buckle. The Braun family was unable to make the award presentation in Oklahoma City but were able to watch it live online. It was pretty exciting to hear Courtney’s name announced. The buckle showed up in the mail a few days later. “Para Reining has given Courtney an avenue to compete, feel good about herself and totally enjoy the moment. Something I think everyone could use a little more of.” “Whenever she competes, she draws a crowd. Her charming attitude and passion to ride is breath taking. Crowds stand beside the arena cheering her on and vice versa. You can hear her loud cheers from the sidelines. She truly enjoys every minute of riding at her own level and own success. That’s what makes her so special. In today’s world where everything is fast pace and competitive it is difficult to really enjoy fully the things we do. Courtney’s attitude, humor and courage brings things back into prospective and makes us dig deep into our hearts about the things that are really important. Anything is possible.” For more information, on the World Para Reining Association visit www.worldparareining.org.
Brooklyn, Courtney, Vicki and Brian Braun
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INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
INSURANCE... ARE YOU COVERED? Capri and the Saskatchewan Horse Federation – a partnership dedicated to the equine community in Saskatchewan. For more than 15 years, SHF has worked in partnership with Capri Insurance to manage the unique risks found in the equine community across the Province. Capri was founded more than 40 years ago and has grown to be one of the largest independent and privately owned brokerages in the country. The company offers insurance and risk management solutions to clients across Canada from offices in British Columbia and Ontario and is staffed by over 250 insurance professionals dedicated to exceeding customer expectations in every interaction. Horses, and their people, have been a niche focus for Capri for years and we have developed many specialty products and services specifically for the equine industry. As a member of SHF, you have access to products and services that are exclusive to the organization, including the following: • liability insurance for horse owners • equine clubs and associations • coaches and instructors • horse shows and competitions in all disciplines • equine business and facilities • accident and loss of income insurance for “horse people” • The “Equi Care” horse mortality insurance program that covers the horse itself. Did you know that as a member of SHF, you are provided with two insurance benefits AUTOMATICALLY? 1. $5,000,000 personal liability insurance - any number of horses - covers the member anywhere in the world. 2. $30,000 AD&D insurance to respond to serious and permanent injury or death rising from an equine activity - 24/7 - anywhere in the world. In 2016 and beyond, SHF and Capri have committed new resources to service the equine community in Saskatchewan and we all look forward to hearing from you on any insurance or risk management matter.
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2016 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
2016 DR. BYRNNE ROTHWELL SCHOLARSHIP WINNER RACHEL SCHWINGHAMER About Our Scholarship Winner: My name is Rachel Schwinghamer. I was born and raised in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. I started riding at five years old and have not stopped since. At the age of fourteen I got a job at a retirement home as a server, where I worked for three years to help pay for my horse expenses. This taught me a lot about responsibility and how rewarding it is to work for something you love. I grew up participating in gymkhana events, which later led me to English jumping lessons which I enjoyed for many years. After attending a couple of open shows at small town fairs, I decided that’s what I wanted to do. I love the atmosphere at these shows, how friendly everyone is, and how much fun it is to show in a variety of events. I also spent 7 years as a member of the Sunset Riders 4-H Club. Two years ago I purchased a coming four year old pleasure bred and trained AQHA gelding whom I named “Cruise”. We have been a very successful team competing on the Heritage Circuit the past two years, winning multiple provincial and district championships and reserves. This past year we also earned AQHA points in three different events. I look forward to what the future has in store for us, and the many years of competing we have ahead. In addition, I also enjoy playing volleyball, camping, and volunteering as a group leader for senior youth at our church.
Rachel’s Winning Essay: When to Start a Young Horse With spring upon us, and summer fast approaching many of us are thinking this might be a good time to start our young horse under saddle, but is it? Starting a horse under saddle when he is not ready physically and mentally can have lifelong repercussions. When to start a horse is not necessarily any set age and can vary from breed to breed, and horse to horse. Generally it is recommended that the larger breeds are started under saddle at a later age than the smaller breeds, but there are exceptions to this theory as well. Sometimes when to start a horse under saddle will depend on whether he needs to be ready for a futurity or other type of competition. If a horse is not ready physically starting him too soon can result in soundness issues later in life. This can be further compounded if the horse is not conformationally correct. If a horse is not ready mentally, starting him too soon can result in a refusal to try what we are asking for, and depending on how we handle this may result in prolonged behavioral problems. Like people horses mature emotionally at different rates and their level of maturity dictates how they will respond when new things are asked of them. So how do we know if our horses are ready? Physically we should stand back and examine the overall condition of our young horse. Does he have a level top line or is his hip higher than his wither, or his wither significantly higher than his hip? Is he well muscled or has he yet to “fill out”? While a horse may look all grown up, this is not always the case and physical appearance should not be the only deciding factor in deciding when
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PROVINCIAL FINALS to start our young horses. We should also consider the size of the rider in respect to the physical maturity of the horse being started under saddle. A large rider on a physically immature, small horse is going to create soundness issues. In addition many professionals recommend having a horse’s knees x-rayed to ensure the growth plates are closed before starting him on any strenuous work under saddle. Mentally we have to be able to hold our horse’s attention and we want him to be interested in what we are trying to teach him. Sometimes this will just mean shorter training sessions and other times this will mean waiting for our horse to grow up emotionally. There is no “magic” age to start your horse and little research has been done in this area. It is important to remember that your horse is an individual and his readiness needs to be assessed as such. So before we tack up our young horses and hop on Jet’s take some time to evaluate where he is mentally and physically. If he isn’t ready there is still lots of great training we can get in from the ground! References www.montyroberts.com https://books.google.ca/books?id=RXhcr53 lkbwC&pg=P A 153&lpg=P A 153&dg=xray+the+growth+plates+horses&source=bl&ots=gN8Y cRFJSy&sig=hBAcXUZE5Zc9g9uaUVLh3gn Y AU&hl=en&sa= X&ved=OahUKEwiPgL TGgK vMAhUkvIMKHeOUB284ChDoAOg iMAE#v=onepage&g=x-ray%20the%20growth%20plates%20horses&f=false
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CLUB NEWS Hanna, Alberta, and 17 teams took part in this year’s event. The committee at Rama hosts draft horse events twice each year, and they are once again making plans to host an event in August.
HEAVY HORSE HIGHLIGHTS | BY MERLIN FORD
In addition to the different sleigh rallies which were held throughout the province, one of the earlier events of 2016 was a chore day held at the Arden Dust farm near Humboldt on February 20. The Dusts use horses every day for feeding cattle, and those in attendance were able to see just how they do it, and take in other horse related demonstrations and activities as well. The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair in Brandon was held from March 28 to April 2. Rocky Bar Belgians, the Nick DenBrok family of Esterhazy, placed consistently at the top of their classes. This included firsts in the heavy draft team, ladies team, and four horse hitch classes, and second place in both the ladies and mens cart classes, as well as the light draft team.
Foaling is well underway in the province, and a number of new stallions have been purchased for this year’s breeding season. Best of luck to everyone who is foaling, and congratulations to all of the new stallion owners. There are a number of draft horse activities which will be taking place throughout the province this summer and fall. Thanks to all of the horsemen and women, and the volunteers and committees, for continuing to promote the draft horse to the public. You can find a list of these events at www.clippityclop.ca If you have any other draft horse news or coming events, please feel free to call Merlin Ford at 306-338-9672.
Fargo Clydes, the Rob Fargo family of Kennedy, also represented the province well, placing third in the six horse hitch class. The NAERIC Draft Horse Classic, which includes both a futurity show and sale, is also held in conjunction with the show at Brandon. HFN Roc, a grey, three year old Percheron, who was bred, owned and exhibited by Hobman Livestock (Doug and Sherry Hobman of Nokomis) was second place in this year’s futurity. Saskatchewan was also represented in the futurity by the DenBrok family of Esterhazy, and Blair and Tracey Bickford of Marquis.
Kristina Just from Yorkton cultivating at RAMA 2016 Photo Credit: Nancy Genoway
Saskatchewan consignors and/or buyers in the sale of yearlings which are eligible to come back and compete as three year olds in 2018 included: Hobman Livestock of Nokomis; Mike Fleury of Aberdeen; Albert, Emma and Nichole Duhaime of Paynton; and Blair and Tracey Bickford of Marquis. The U.S. National Clydesdale Sale took place from April 28 to 30, at the National Equestrian Center in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. As usual, a number of Canadian buyers and sellers attended, including Derek Cey of Scott, SK., who purchased two black four year old mares, Shady Maple Mitzi and Diamond S Ronie.
Larry Loessl from Humboldt discing at RAMA 2016 Photo Credit: Nancy Genoway
The first horse acquired by the Vancouver Police Department since 2012, is a four year old Clydesdale that was raised by the Mitchell family of the Battle River Ranch near Marsden. For two weeks the police department conducted an online poll, in which the public was invited to choose a name from a short list of four. Over 4000 people voted, and in the end, Mason (his original name) was chosen. One of the voters was picked at random, and received a chance to tour the stables and meet Mason. The PALS Field Day took place on May 21 and 22 near Rama. Spectators were in attendance from as far as Grande Prairie and
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SASKATCHEWAN COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING ASSOCIATION (SCMSA) PLAYING WITH HORSES AND GUNS | BY DORA HAKL Never heard of this equine sport before? Here are some tidbits. It was started 23 years ago in Arizona by the founder Jim Rodgers who is presently one of the top competitors in North America at the age of 72. The national organization ( Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association, CMSA ) has over 15,000 members. This sport is based on the Ol’ West Cowboy. Black powder housed in 45 calibre crimped brass is the ammunition used in 2 single action 45 calibre revolvers. The cowboys/ cowgirls wear two holsters usually mounted in front. Ten balloon targets must be shot while moving at high speeds through a randomly picked course of which there are 68 to choose from. The balloons are broken by the spark from the black powder. There is no projectile and the rider must be within an average of 15 feet to break the balloon. Safe for spectators and competitors. Cowboy mounted shooting is a timed event with penalties assessed for missed balloons (5 sec), knocked over barrels (5 sec.) etc. It has multiple levels in mens/ladies. Levels 1-6, Senior classes 1-6, wrangler classes for youth. A max 60 sec. is allowed per run. Level 1 shooters are the beginners. As they become more skilled with their horses and shooting they advance only when they have the required number of wins against a specified number of shooters in their class. For example a Level 1 must accumulate 4 wins in a class of 3 or more before moving up to a Level 2. The beauty of this style of competition is it allows riders to be competing against others that are of a similar skill level and because the success of each competitor is entirely based on how the horse/rider team performs, it makes for a friendly, family atmosphere suitable for all ages. Saskatchewan cowboy mounted shooters wrapped up 2015 with their AGM and awards dinner in Jan. High point season winners were recognized and received gorgeous buckles celebrating their achievements!
High Point Champions - Left to Right: Roberta Quam Overall Ladies, Jaelynn Quam Wrangler, Cain Quam Overall & Open Rifle/Shotgun, AA Double Down World Champion, Brenda Kwiatkowski Senior Ladies 1, Tom Hakl Senior Mens 2, Dora Hakl Reserve Ladies, Gary Charnock Limited Rifle, Phil Woods Senior Mens 1, Lucas Thiessen Reserve Mens, Limited Shotgun, World Champion Mens 1.
2016 promises to be another exciting competition year. We kicked off the season with our Pile O’ Bones Shootout which was held at the Brandt Center in conjunction with Agribition 2015. There was 39 competitors that competed for over $11,000 along with championship buckles for class winners and jackets for showcase winners. In June2016, SCMSA will be hosting a 3 day competition as part of the Moose Jaw Hometown Fair. The Moose Jaw Classic and Bootlegger Shoot will be held at the Golden Mile Arena and fairgrounds on June 24th, 25th and 26th. We are expecting approx. 70 shooters from Western Canada and the USA to take part in a 5 stage main match, rifle, shotgun, Eliminator, AQHA class, Senior Incentive class, Youth division. Competitors will be competing for over $12000. October 1 and 2 will find cowboy mounted shooters in Saskatoon at Prairie Land competing in the 2nd annual Boomtown Shootout. It also promises to be one of the premiere shoots held in Canada. For those of you reading this article and thinking “if only I knew about this when I was younger?” It is never too late. As an example, personally I started this sport at the age of 57 in 2013. It is 2016, my husband (SM2) and I (SL3) have competed in western Canada and throughout the USA, attending Worlds in Amarillo the first year of competing. We were recreational riders at best when we started, so it is possible.
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CLUB NEWS The Saskatchewan Cowboy Mounted Shooters membership extend an invitation to join us at one of our shoots. This sport is exciting to watch and we would love to share with you how you can get involved. In closing, all non-profit associations such as SCMSA rely on the generosity of volunteers and sponsors. It would not be possible to host and run competitions without the hard work and hours put in by our volunteers. Many of our sponsors have been a part of the SCMSA family for multiple years. Providing cash prizes, buckle sponsorship, jacket awards and so on. Salute to our volunteers and sponsors. Special recognition goes out to our major sponsors for Pile O’ Bones Shootout 2015. They are REDHEAD EQUIPMENT, CROSS BORDERS DRILLING, PRAIRIE MUD SERVICE, REDLINE PORTABLE WELDING LTD., TOTAL DRILLING SOLUTIONS INC. PRAIRIE MUD AND FREHLICK QUARTER HORSES sponsored our first Sudden Death Showdown in which all competitors had the opportunity to run 1 course to determine the Top 5 men and Top 5 women. Check out our website at www.saskcowboymountedshooting.com You will find information of how to get involved in this sport, upcoming shoots, acknowledgement of all our sponsors etc. We also have a Facebook page: Sask Mounted Shooters.
Cain Quam riding AQHA stallion Snackbox Dually (owned by Coyote Ridge Ranch Sabrina & Clayton Stadnyk) at Spearfish, South Dakota 2015.
Tom Hakl SM2 riding AQHA Playboys Dual (Dually) Trails End, Aylesbury Sk.
Harley, Phil & Jayne Woods, Mr. D. at Northlands- Edmonton, AB.
Judy Wright SL1 riding Jasper
Bob Irwin SM2 riding Gunner
Agribition Pile O’ Bones early morning riders & safety meeting
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SASKATCHEWAN REINED COW HORSE ASSOCIATION NEWS | BY DARLENE TINGTVED Saskatchewan Reined Cow Horse Association kicked off the season May 7 & 8, at Beaver Creek Ranch, Lumsden, Sk. This was the largest turnout ever for the start of the SRCHA season. There were 57 horses entered for each day of the two day show. The dust was flying and everyone was having a blast. It was two long dusty days for our judge Greg Frick and his capable scribe Ellen Thompson. Thanks for the great job you two. There were trucks, trailers, horses and people everywhere. Barry and Brenda Clemens make hosting an event of this size look easy. I rode to the top of the hill north of the arena, to take this photo of the cutting action on Saturday.
We had a number of new people come out to play in all our classes. It is especially great to have a number of new Rein/Box and Youth Competitors. Aysia Peterson is one of our new Youth 10 -13 competitors. Aysia has been in 4-H for the last four years and just started taking Reined Cow Horse lessons last fall. Aysia and Show Biz her pretty appaloosa gelding are getting the job done. Our thanks to Pip Discombe of fineframeandprint.com, our photographer for Saturday. She took this great photo of Aysia.
With a show this size, the cattle crew was busy keeping us on track. Thank you to Jeff and Tanner Janssen our cattle crew, for working so hard behind the scenes to keep everything running smooth.
Aysia Peterson on Show Biz
There would be no shows without our sponsors. We would like to thank, John Brown Farm Carlyle, Cowtown/Masterfeeds, Sherwood Animal Clinic, Gerd Martin Farrier, Horse and Rider, Ross Smith Farrier for sponsoring the first show of the season. The next stop for the SRCHA was May 21 & 22, at the OK Corral Martensville, Sk. Thank you to, Ray Kneeland and family, for the use of their fine and fun facility. This show and the June 25 & 26 show at the OK Corral, is a two show High Point Buckle Series. There will be buckles up for the divisions (with the exception of Novice Horse), with points accumulated at the two shows.
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CLUB NEWS There was food, fun and cows, all organized by our own Clint and Krista Kowalski. Clint, Krista and their friends and volunteers, do a bang up job of making sure everything runs smooth and we all get our best shot at a good run. Our thanks to our judge Rod Thiessen and his scribe Tracey Friesen. Rod is a cow horse competitor, trainer and judge. He is a great support to the Cow Horse industry in this province. The announcer for the weekend was Jason Hanley. Jason misses no opportunity to inject humor into any situation. Thanks Jason, we really love having you announce for us. The cattle were supplied by Jack Auction Group JAG. Thank you for your support, both with the cattle and as one of the sponsors. The following sponsors have supported this show and buckle series, PCS Patience Lake, MacKinnon Equine Services, BnJ Ventures Inc, JAG, Rocky Ridge Ranch/Meridian Surveys, Cowtown Saskatoon, SCM Ranch Ltd, Douglas Performance Horses, Hidden Meadows Ranch and DynaMAXX Crystal Petz. Thank you all so much. We had some great runs throughout the two day event. A lot of new people came out to play at this show as well. Philip Barbour came to have some fun in the Novice Non Pro class, on his horse Tenino Boon. SRCHA is definitely on the list for family fun, Philip’s wife Bobbie Ann competes as well.
Madison Jeannotte on QAR Tikis Attraction
David Coates on Majors Twisten Jack
Major Pepinic won the Canadian Supreme Open Cowhorse Snaffle bit in 1999 and was the Canadian Supreme high point Cowhorse sire in 2008. You will see a number of horses off this great sire, in the SRCHA show pen. Many thanks to Ashley Woodvine our photographer at Martensville, for the great pictures. Ashley’s website is Ashley Woodvine Photography. Information for all things SRCHA: the SRCHA Stallion Incentive Fund, classes, rules and entries, can be found on the SRCHA website www.reinedcowhorse.net
Philip Barbour on Tenino Boon
Madison Jeannotte has joined the SRCHA as one of our Youth 10 – 13 competitors this year. Madison is riding her good
horse QAR Tikis Attraction. Madison’s Mom Jaime is
helping her out in the cutting. Jaime is a tough competitor in the Limited Non Pro division. David Coates is one of our regular competitors in the SRCHA, He competes in the Intermediate Non Pro Division riding one of those great Major Pepinic horses, Majors Twisten Jack.
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The article on the SRCHA Furturity and Derby had Evan Pierlot riding Northern Kit Kat. The horse Evan rode to a championship placing in the Limited Non Pro, was Northern Royal Cat. Sorry Evan, right guy wrong horse. Saddle up and we will see you all back in Martensville June 25 & 26 then it is off to Hidden Meadows Ranch, Battleford, Sk to play at Deb Flegel’s place July23 & 24, 2016. A negative coggins test is required for all horses entering the premise at Hidden Meadows Ranch. Have your paperwork ready please and see you there.
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Please check the SHF Website for an updated events listing weekly @ www.saskhorse.ca June 10 Saskatchewan Appaloosa Horse Club – SAHC Summer Appaloosa Horse Show Location: Golden Mile Arena Moose Jaw SK Contact: Karen Bedford Phone: 306-868-4526 June 10 Hames & Harness Horse Club – Battlefords Children’s Festival Location: Battlefords Fairgrounds Contact: Pauline Duhaime Phone: 306-8938208 June 11 Saskatchewan Clydesdale Association – Draft Horse Clinic Location: Tail Winds Arena - Yorkton Contact: Twylla Newton Phone: 306-621-6293 Email: t.newton@imagewireless.ca June 11 Last Mountain Riding Club Inc – Club Riding Meet Location: Guenther’s Arena – Lanigan SK Contact: Sue Bernauer: 306-365-3250 Email: mapleacres@sasktel.net June 11 - 12 Saskatchewan Morgan & Open Horse Show – Heritage Ciruit Location: Exhibition Grounds - Estevan Contact: Angie Stelnicki Phone: 306-634-5876 Email: stelnicki@sasktel.net June 11 - 12 Saskatchewan Team Cattle Penning – Sanctioned Team Cattle Penning Location: Don Ferguson Arena Contact: Shirley Smith Phone: 306-937-2733 Email: 2ndgohorsetack@sasktel.net June 11 - 12 Red Deer Saddle Club – Western Round Up Location: Red Deer Downs – Hudson Bay SK Contact: Carol Hooge Phone: 306-865-3896 Email: cftrucking3434@hotmail.com June 11 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – SBRS Finals Shootout Qualifier (Northwest) Location: Prairieland Park - Saskatoon Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-2406877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
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June 12 Saskatchewan Cowboy Dressage – SK Cowboy Dressage Fun Gathering Location: Findlater Rodeo Grounds Contact: Kim Moats: 306-738-4444 Email: k.repp@sasktel.net
June 14 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Biggar Rec Valley Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-2406877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
June 12 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Cruthers Arena Shaunavon Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
June 15 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Wilson Arena Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-2406877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
June 12 Summer Sun I - HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Sandcastle Farms - Saskatoon Contact: Mary Olson Phone: 306-222-0160 Email: maofish@shaw.ca June 12 Parkland Riding Club - Gymkhana Location: RM of South Qu’Appelle - Parkland Riding Club Grounds SW 29-17-15-W2nd Contact: Margaret Manz: 306-565-2720 Email: mmanz@accesscomm.ca June 12 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: 80 Acre Arena - Sedley Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-2406877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
June 16 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: North Battleford Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-2406877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com June 16 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Rafter Arena - Hafford Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-2406877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com June 16-19 Western Canadian Breeders Championship Show Location: Prairieland Park - Saskatoon Contact: Cheryl Sproule Phone: 306-752-4240 Email: rocher.r@sasktel.net
June 13 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Deb Moorehead Arena Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-2406877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
June 17 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Sawatzkys Barrel Patch – Hague Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
June 13 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Rosthern Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
June 17 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Geis Arena - Mossbank Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
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EVENT LISTING June 17-19 Moose Mountain Trail Riders Corp – 29th Annual Trail Ride Location : Saskaire Outdoor Education Centre - Carlyle Contact : Mary Tudhope Phone : 306-538-4442 Email : cmthope@hotmail.ca June 18 Dusty Riders 4-H Light Horse Club Horse Show – HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Prairie Wind Farm - Kindersley Contact: Briana Gassner Phone: 306-4633024 Email: Bri918@yourlink.ca June 18 Jumping Hills Riding Club 2nd Annual Schooling Show – HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds Contact: Lisa Campbell Phone: 306-960-3055 Email: campjan@sasktel.net June 18 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Rafter K Arena - Vanscoy Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com June 18-19 Saskatchewan Working Teamster – 13th Annual Field Day Location: Campbell Farm - Bjorkdale Contact: Niall Campbell Phone: 306-886-2050 June 19 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Sawatzkys Barrel Patch – Hague Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com June 19 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Geis Arena - Mossbank Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-2406877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com June 19 Priddy Farm – Hunter Pace & Trail Ride Series Location: Priddy Farm - Saskatoon Contact: Elsie Priddy Phone:306-374-1703 Email: de.priddy@sasktel.net
June 21 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Biggar Rec Valley Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
June 25 - 26 Saskatchewan Reined Cow Horse Association-SRCHA OK Corral Martensville Location: OK Corral - Martensville Contact: Noreen Fenske Phone: 306-647-2124 Email: fensken@xplornet.ca
June 22 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Bertram Arena Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-2406877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
June 25 - 26 Saskatchewan Team Cattle Penning – Sanctioned Team Cattle Penning Location: Rodeo Grounds - Unity Contact: Shirley Smith Phone: 306-937-2733 Email: 2ndgohorsetack@sasktel.net
June 22 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Sawatzkys Barrel Patch – Hague Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-2406877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
June 25 - 26 Saskatchewan Long Riders – Jumping Deer Creek Run Location: Lipton Contact: Diane Trundle Phone: 306-771-4566 Email altair.arabians@gmail.com
June 23 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: North Battleford Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-2406877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
June 25 - 26 Canadian Ranch Roping – Paradise Hill Roping Location: Se 12-53-25-W2 - Paradise Hill Contact: Tammy King Phone: 306-457-7205 Email: tandkking@sasktel.net
June 23 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Rafter Arena - Hafford Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-2406877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
June 25 - 26 Saskatchewan Reining Horse Association June Summer Series - PRAIRIE CUP Location: Cartier Farms – Prince Albert Contact: Martine Knudsen Phone: 306-9609507 Email: Knudsen.martine@gmail.com
June 23 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Coreys Arena Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-2406877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
June 25 - 26 Southeast Saskatchewan Dressage Series HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Ace Ranch – Qu’Appelle SK Contact: Cassie Bolingbroke Email: cassboling@yahoo.ca
June 24 - 26 Signs of Summer Horse Show - HERITAGE & PRAIRIE CUP CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Willow Ridge - Saskatoon Contact: Karen Coates Phone: 306-222-7416 Email: klcoates1980@gmail.com
June 26 Parkland Riding Club - Gymkhana Location: RM of South Qu’Appelle - Parkland Riding Club Grounds SW 29-17-15-W2nd Contact: Margaret Manz: 306-565-2720 Email: mmanz@accesscomm.ca
June 25 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Melfort Ag Society Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
June 27 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Rafter K Arena - Vanscoy Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
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EVENT LISTING June 28 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Biggar Rec Valley Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com June 28 - July 2 Frontier Days Lighthorse & 4H Show - HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Kinetic Exhibition Park – Swift Current Contact: Tracey Stevenson Phone: 306-773-2944 Email: t.stevenson@swiftcurrent.ca June 29 – July 1 Prairie Mentoring Centre for Therapeutic Riding –Frontier Days Regional Fair & Rodeo Location: Swift Current Contact: Pat Jacobson Phone: 306-591-1218 Email: saddleandride@yahoo.ca June 30 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: North Battleford Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com July 1-2 Sask Cutting Horse Association – Frontier Days Cutting Horse Show Location: Kinetic Exhibition Park – Swift Current Contact: Elaine Good Phone: 306-722-3643 Email: barry.good@sasktel.net July 3 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – District 1 Fundraiser Jackpot Location: Biggar Rec Valley Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com July 3 Victoria Plains Open Show - HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Waller Farm – Fleet St North of Regina Contact: Elaine Waller Phone: 306-545-0819
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July 4-8 Wood Mountain Wagon Train – Trail Ride Location: Bar T Ranch – McCord Contact Teresa Broeder Phone: 306-642-4073 Email: gwranch@outlook.com July 6 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Kerry Maynes Arena Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com July 7 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: North Battleford Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com July 7 - 10 Saskatchewan Quarter Horse Assoc – Summer Sliden Quarter Horse Show Location: Golden Mile Area – Moose Jaw SK Contact: Kim McMillan: 306-949-8718 Email: kim.mcmillan@conexus.ca July 7 - 8 Yorkton Exhibition Light Horse Show - HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Yorkton Exhibition Grounds Contact: Mike Thorley: 306-783-4800 Email: mike.yorktonex@sasktel.net July 8 - 10 Classique Equestrian Club Inc –Small Group Training Weekend Location: Ember Skias Equine Centre – Swift Current SK Contact Lois Nisbet - Wall Phone: 306-778-2371 Email prairiehorizons@sasktel.net July 9 Eastside Heritage Horse Show – HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Sabre Quarter Horse Ranch Contact: Laurie Cooper Phone: 306-735-7712 Email: lauriecooper@sasktel.net
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July 9 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Rafter K Arena - Vanscoy Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-2406877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com July 9 - 10 Give it a Go Dressage Show Location: Willow Ridge - Saskatoon, SK July 10 Summer Sun II – HERITAGE & PRAIRIE CUP CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Sandcastle Farms - Saskatoon Contact: Mary Olson: 306-222-0160 Email: maofish@shaw.ca July 10 Parkland Riding Club - Gymkhana Location: RM of South Qu’Appelle - Parkland Riding Club Grounds SW 29-17-15-W2nd Contact: Margaret Manz: 306-565-2720 Email: mmanz@accesscomm.ca July 11 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Rafter K Arena - Vanscoy Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com July 12 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Kyle Arena Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com July 13-15 Lloydminster Colonial Days Light Horse Show - HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds Contact: Sam Hardstaff: 306-825-5571 Email: sam@lloydexh.com July 14 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: North Battleford Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
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EVENT LISTING July 15 -17 Saskatchewan Team Cattle Penning – Sanctioned Team Cattle Penning Location: Prairieland Exhibition Park Saskatoon Contact: Shirley Smith Phone: 306-937-2733 Email: 2ndgohorsetack@sasktel.net July 15 - 17 Classique Equestrian Club Inc – Dressage Show Training Weekend Location: Ember Skias Equine Centre – Swift Current SK Contact Lois Nisbet - Wall Phone: 306-778-2371 Email prairiehorizons@sasktel.net July 16 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Coreys Arena Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com July 16 - 17 Summer Sizzle Western Dressage Show HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds Contact: Wendy Chubb: 306-691-5151 Email: breezerules@sasktel.net July 16 Biggar Light Horse Show - HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Biggar Rec Valley Contact: Lindsay Jezowski Phone: 306-9517505 Email: lmjezowski@hotmail.com July 16 Last Mountain Riding Club Inc – Club Riding Meet Location: Guenther’s Arena – Lanigan SK Contact: Sue Bernauer: 306-365-3250 Email: mapleacres@sasktel.net July 16 - 17 Canadian Ranch Roping – Parkland Ranch Roping Contact: Tammy King Phone: 306-457-7205 Email: tandkking@sasktel.net
July 17 Priddy Farm – Hunter Pace & Trail Ride Series Location: Priddy Farm - Saskatoon Contact: Elsie Priddy Phone: 306-374-1703 Email: de.priddy@sasktel.net
July 22 - 24 Connaught Light Horse Show – HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Silver Stream Fair Grounds - Tisdale Contact: Tina Lacroix Phone: 306-767-2206 Email: mt.lacroix@yourlink.ca
July 19 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Kerry Maynes Arena Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
July 22 - 24 Medicine Hat All Breed Horse Show - HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Medicine Hat Exhibition Gounds Contact: Brenda Gilchrist Phone: 306-662-3986 Email: jb.gilchrist@xplornet.ca
July 21 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: 80 Acre Arena - Sedley Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
July 23 Smokin Britches Western - Heritage Horse Show – HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Slick Forth Ranch Contact: Gina Lloyd Phone: 306-835-2277 Email: slickforthranch@sasktel.net
July 22 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Kyle Arena Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
July 23 Glenavon Agricultural Society Fair – HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Glenavon Contact: Lorne Bank Phone: 306-698-2776 Email: fairmontfarms@sasktel.net
July 22 Abernethy Agricultural Fair Show - HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Fair Grounds - Abernethy Contact: Karissa Lingelbach Phone: 306-334-2894 Email: kklingelbach@sasktel.net July 22 Rosthern Light Horse Show - HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Rosthern Contact: Amber Dubetz Phone: 306-717-9580 Email: amberdubetz1@gmail.com July 22 - 24 Melfort Exhibition – HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Melfort Fair Grounds Contact: Gerri Wurtz Phone: 306-752-4296 Email: wurtb@sasktel.net
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July 23-24 SRHS July Summer Series & NRHA Jackpot – PRAIRE CUP CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Willow Ridge Stables - Saskatoon Contact: Martine Knudsen Phone: 306-9609507 Email: knudsen.martine@gmail.com July 23-24 Saskatchewan Reined Cow Horse Association – SRCHA Hidden Meadows Location: Hidden Meadows - Battleford Contact: Noreen Fenske Phone: 306-6472124 Email: fensken@xplornet.ca July 23-24 Saskatchewan Cowboy Dressage – SK Cowboy Dressage Pony Express Series Location: Findlater Rodeo Grounds Contact: Kim Moats: 306-738-4444 Email: k.repp@sasktel.net July 23-24 HMR Sport Horse Club – Cow Horse Show Location: Hidden Meadows Ranch – Battleford Contact Deb Flegel Email: deblegel@sasktel.net
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EVENT LISTING July 24 Eastend Light Horse Show - HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Eastend Rodeo Grounds Contact: Heidi Topham Phone: 306-295-4040 Email: scott_heidi@hotmail.com
August 6 - 7 HMR Sport Horse Club – Dressage Show and Clinic with Pat Michaels Location: Hidden Meadows Ranch – Battleford Contact Deb Flegel Email: deblegel@sasktel.net
July 24 Parkland Riding Club - Gymkhana Location: RM of South Qu’Appelle - Parkland Riding Club Grounds SW 29-17-15-W2nd Contact: Margaret Manz: 306-565-2720 Email: mmanz@accesscomm.ca
August 6 - 8 Classique Equestrian Club Inc – Small Group Dressage Training Location: Ember Skias Equine Centre – Swift Current SK Contact Lois Nisbet Wall Phone: 306-778-2371 Email prairiehorizons@sasktel.net
July 25-28 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – SBRA Finals Location: Praireland Park - Saskatoon Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com July 27-30 Saskatchewan Summer Games Location: Estevan, SK Contact SHF at 3060-780-9490 July 28 - 31 Saskatchewan Cutting Horse Association – Moose Jaw Cutting Horse Show Location: Golden Mile Arena – Moose Jaw Contact: Elaine Good Phone:306-722-3643 Email: barry.good@sasktel.net July 29 Kelvington Ag Society Light Horse Show – HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Kelvington Fairgrounds Contact: Donna Cunningham Phone:306-325-4313 Email: darrel.c@sasktel.net July 30 - Aug 1 Saskatchewan Cowboy Dressage – Horses in the Hills 2 Location: Vivian Depko Ranch – Cardoss SK Contact: Kim Moats: 306-738-4444 Email: k.repp@sasktel.net August 3 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: High Chapparel Arena Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com
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August 7 Parkland Riding Club - Gymkhana Location: RM of South Qu’Appelle - Parkland Riding Club Grounds SW 29-17-15-W2nd Contact: Margaret Manz: 306-565-2720 Email: mmanz@accesscomm.ca August 9 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Kyle Arena Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com August 11 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: 80 Acre Arena - Sedley Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com August 13 Coteau Hills Heritage Classic - HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Lucky Lake Contact: Sharon Brown Phone:306-858-2638 Email: brownfieldsfarmltd@sasktel.net August 13 - 14 Mid Summer Masters - HERITAGE & PRAIRIE CUP CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Ebon Stables - Saskatoon August 13 - 14 Coteau Range Equine Classic - HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Golden Mile Arena – Moose Jaw Contact: Sherry Clemens Phone:306-692-83936 Email: sherryclemens@sasktel.net
Saskatchewan
Horse
August 12 – 13 Souris Valley Trekkers – Trail Ride Location: Roche Percee Contact: Gaylene Wyatt Phone: 306-421-3862 Email: Gaylene.wyatt@spectracu.com August 14 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Coreys Arena Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com August 17 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: High Chapparel Arena Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com August 20 - 21 HMR Sport Horse Club Summer Classic Location: Hidden Meadows Ranch – North Battleford Contact: Deb Flegel Phone:306-446-0218 Email: debflegel@sasktel.net August 20 - 21 Canadian Ranch Roping –Cadillac Ranch Roping Location: Cadillac Contact: Tammy King Phone: 306-457-7205 Email: tandkking@sasktel.net August 20 - 21 Maple Creek 86th Annual Light Horse Show HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Maple Creek Agriculture Grounds Contact: Roy Martin Phone: 306-662-3353 Email: mmmartin@yourlink.ca August 21 Summer Sun III - HERITAGE & PRAIRIE CUP CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Sandcastle Farm – Saskatoon Contact: Mary Olson Phone:306-222-0160 Email: maofish@shaw.ca August 21 Parkland Riding Club - Gymkhana Location: RM of South Qu’Appelle - Parkland Riding Club Grounds SW 29-17-15-W2nd Contact: Margaret Manz: 306-565-2720 Email: mmanz@accesscomm.ca
Federation
EVENT LISTING August 23 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: Kyle Arena Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com August 24 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: High Chapparel Arena Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com August 25 Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association – Practice Jackpots Location: 80 Acre Arena - Sedley Contact: Berta Beaubien: Phone: 306-240-6877 Email: saskbarrelracing@gmail.com August 27 Last Mountain Riding Club Inc – Club Riding Meet Location: Guenther’s Arena – Lanigan SK Contact: Sue Bernauer: 306-365-3250 Email: mapleacres@sasktel.net August 27 - 28 Canadian Ranch Roping – XTC Ranch Roping Contact: Tammy King Phone: 306-457-7205 Email: tandkking@sasktel.net August 27 - 28 Saskatchewan Cowboy Dressage – SK Cowboy Dressage Pony Express Series Location: Rivers Edge Arena Contact: Kim Moats: 306-738-4444 Email: k.repp@sasktel.net August 28 Priddy Farm – Hunter Pace & Trail Ride Location: Priddy Farm - Saskatoon Contact: Elsie Priddy Phone: 306-374-1703 Email: de.priddy@sasktel.net September 3 Estevan light Horse Show – HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Rodeo Grounds-Estevan Contact: Brenda Noble Phone: 306-421-9866 Email: brendanoble@sasktel.net
September 3 - 4 Southeast Saskatchewan Dressage Series HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Ace Ranch – Qu’appelle Contact: Cassie Bolingbroke Email: cassboling@yahoo.ca
September 25 Summer Sun IV - HERITAGE & PRAIRIE CUP CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Sandcastle Farms - Saskatoon Contact: Mary Olson Phone: 306-222-0160 Email: maofish@shaw.ca
September 9-11 Autumn Gold All Breed Horse Show - HERITAGE CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Praireland Park - Saskatoon Contact: Dana Dernoski: 306-934-3479 Email: dana@bridgeshealth.com
September 30-October 2, 2016 Heritage Provincial Finals Location: Moose Jaw, SK Contact: Averil Parsons at 306-780-9449
September 10 Last Mountain Riding Club Inc – Club Riding Meet Location: Guenther’s Arena – Lanigan SK Contact: Sue Bernauer: 306-365-3250 Email: mapleacres@sasktel.net September 10 – 11 & October 15 Classique Equestrian Club Inc – Small Group Riding Lessons Location: Ember Skias Equine Centre – Swift Current SK Contact Lois Nisbet Wall Phone: 306-778-2371 Email prairiehorizons@sasktel.net
October 15 - 16 Saskatchewan Cowboy Dressage – SK Cowboy Dressage Pony Express Series Final Location: Moose Jaw Exhibition Contact: Kim Moats: 306-738-4444 Email: k.repp@sasktel.net October 21 - 23 Saskatchewan Stakes & Futurity Show PRAIRIE CUP CIRCUIT HORSE SHOW Location: Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds Contact: Kim Rose Phone: 306-731-3369 Email: tandkrose@gmail.com
September 18 Priddy Farm – Hunter Pace & Trail Ride Location: Priddy Farm – Saskatoon Contact: Elsie Priddy Phone: 306-374-1703 Email: de.priddy@sasktel.net September 23 - 25 Saskatchewan Riding Club Association SRCA 50th Provincial Finals Location: Prairieland Park – Saskatoon SK Contact:Jennifer Redekop Phone:306-382-0915 Email:redekopcattlecompany@ gmail.com
Promoting
Equine
For More Information contact: Howard Floyd, National Director hwaf69@hotmail.com 306-736-8011 Tammy McLeod SHSRASecretary t.s.farm@sasktel.net
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