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Spring 2015 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 Executive Director Krissy Fiddler
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SHSRA and Post Secondary Education
ON THE COVER: Marquis Downs
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President’s Message
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Executive Director’s Message
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Heritage Provincial Finals
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Saskatchewan Horse Racing
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Importance of Minerals in Equine Diets
Technical Administrator Kylie Dahlstrom Communications Director Bridget Andrews-306-631-9254 bridgetandrews.livestockplus@gmail.com www.saskhorse.ca
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Equine Infectious Anemia
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Magnus Newland Arena
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SHSRA and Post Secondary Education
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Stable Directory
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Heavy Horse Highlights
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Saskatchewan Reined Cow Horse Association
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Saskatchewan Cutting Horse Association
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Saskatchewan Quarter Horse Association
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elcome to our show season. As the weather improves, so does the opportunity for outdoor activities, and I am sure the horses enjoy the change as much as we do.
The SHF Staff and Directors have been busy readying the organization for another busy season. Planning is well underway for such Events as the renewal of our Provincial Finals, the Canadian Interprovincial Championships that take place in 2015 as well as the Saskatchewan Summer Games which takes place in Estevan during 2016.
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The Saskatchewan Horse Federation Heritage and Prairie Cups Series are in full stride with increases in Shows and Individual Nominations as we go to press. I cannot stress enough the importance of our members nominating early on in the season in order to qualify for our finals as well as our year end points awards which will be presented as in the past at Equine Expo. Information on these events are available online our by contacting our office. I would encourage our membership to express any concerns that you may have with our programs, competitions, or organization to our staff or any of our Directors that are out in the community. The SHF strives to provide the best organization possible and grow the trust in our membership, which is only possible with feed back from you whether positive or negative. Our goal is to provide an open dialogue with our membership and move forward in a positive manner. In closing I would wish everyone the best of luck in the upcoming season and encourage everyone to take advantage of the many opportunities provided by the SHF.
President Robert Lewis, Moose Jaw, SK President - Elect Shirley Brodsky, Saskatoon, SK VP Finance/Past President Doug Howe, Moose Jaw, SK VP Sports Brenda Gilchrist, Maple Creek, SK VP Industry Dr. Jim Sawatsky, Humboldt, SK VP of Recreation Shirley Mawson, Battleford, SK
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ay 2015 marks the 2 year anniversary for myself as the Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Horse Federation. The Board, staff and you, the members, have all been very patient during this time while I was getting a better understanding of the Organization and the member’s needs.
Merlin Ford, Buchanan, SK Michelle Hough, Saskatoon, SK Norm Kohle, Grandora, SK
The pace has since picked up and we have many new initiatives taking place and I look forward to keeping this momentum going as we still have a long way to go. Our Industry is very diverse with every discipline, breed, members and club all striving to be the best they can be. Whether you are a recreational rider, competitor, rancher, Breeder or just love the horse your input is important to us. Please feel free to call myself any staff or board member if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions. Our ears are always open and we are always looking for new opportunities. Our Committees have been very busy this spring preparing for show season, ensuring the education for youth and adults is brought forth to accommodate our members. Competition will be fierce this year with Nationals and Provincials happening both in 2015. We are very excited to be once again producing a provincial Heritage Finals.
Pat Michael, Regina, SK Colleen Norrish, Saskatoon, SK Mary Olson, Saskatoon, SK Pauline Long-Wright, Montmarte, SK Director at Large Cassandra Bolingbroke, Qu’Appelle, SK
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SASKATCHEWAN HORSE FEDERATION ANNOUNCES 2015 HERITAGE PROVINCIAL FINALS It’s official! The Saskatchewan Horse Federation (SHF) announces the return of the Heritage Circuit Provincial Finals. Time to Celebrate our Heritage! For many years the SHF held a Provincial Championship for the Heritage Show Circuit, some time ago the finals were dropped from the annual event line-up. Members had indicated interest in seeing this event revived for the 2015 show season at the Annual General Meeting of the SHF in February, during the Saskatchewan Equine Expo. The Board of Directors reviewed the resolution put forward at the AGM and are pleased to announce they will proceed with a finals competition for 2015. This highly anticipated event will be held October 2-4, 2015 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan at the Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds. This three day event will showcase the top competitors of the 2015 Show Season in Western, English and Speed events. “Our Heritage Circuit Athletes work year long competing throughout the Province. What we have been missing for many years is an
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SASKATCHEWAN HORSE RACING IS BOOMING; PACKED STANDS FOR MARQUIS DOWNS |BY ALLISON FORD
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arquis Downs, Saskatchewan’s only Thoroughbred racetrack, is doing something it hasn’t done in decades -- packing the stands.
Over the last few years, handles have surged at the racetrack with an average of 1,700 race-goers attending each evening. In 2014, the Saskatchewan Derby attracted the year’s record crowd, with an incredible 2,900 boisterous fans in the stands. Add several feature nights in 2014, including ‘Kids Night at the Races’ with facepainting and a chance for children to meet a racehorse, and it’s not surprising that handles at Marquis Downs have increased by 36% from 2011 to 2014. Growth in the industry is being supported by significant facility improvements at Marquis Downs. In 2013, Prairieland Park received $250,000 from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund to renovate the washrooms, seating, lighting, flooring, mechanical and electrical systems in the Marquis Downs grandstand. Prairieland Park also invested in the racetrack by building a new base on the track at the end of the 2014 racing season. Weather permitting this spring, new paddocks will be built for the 2015 season. Join the crowds at Marquis Downs this summer, Friday and Saturday nights – post time is 7:05pm. May 29, 30; June 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27; July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31; August 1, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29; September 4, 5 (11, 12, tentative). Get up to date information on Marquis Downs at www.marquisdowns.com or by following Marquis Downs on Facebook and Twitter.
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TWO STAND-OUT SASKATCHEWAN-BREDS HIGHLIGHTED RACING SUCCESS IN 2014 |BY ALLISON FORD
Saskatchewan’s media loved the track last summer as TV, newspaper, and radio ran feature spots on Thoroughbred racing. Two of the most popular media darlings, Premier Wall and Mr. Kalypso, were Saskatchewan’s leading Saskatchewan-bred runners of 2014 by earnings. Premier Wall Premier Wall, a 2012 gelding by Sea Wall, had a difficult start to the year. He broke last in his first race going 4 furlongs, but showed surprising maturity and professionalism for a two year old, moving around and through the pack and finishing a strong second. After another second in the Western Heritage Stakes, Premier Wall found his stride and handily won the Saskatchewan Sales Stake in front of a cheering crowd. Premier Wall’s name did not go unnoticed by the media. CBC ran a feature titled “‘Premier Wall’ the horse gets ready to race in Saskatoon”: “The race horse may bear the same name as Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, but he wasn’t named after him”, said owner Ed Esquirol.” He’s the first born on my farm of a horse called Sea Wall”. “But there are similarities”, Esquirol said. “Like his namesake, he’s honest, he puts his cards on the table, he goes on the track and he gives it all he has every race he has”.
Premier Brad Wall holding Premier Wall with owner Ed Esquiral and Trainer Pat Murphy.
Extensive media attention resulted in a visit to Esquirol’s farm by the Premier himself, Brad Wall. Premier Wall--the horse--is sure to have a successful three year old year as his speed and maturity will make him a strong contender in many of the 2015 stakes races for three year olds. Mr. Kalypso Mr. Kalypso, a 2011 gelding by Cause to Believe, was unstoppable from his first appearance at Marquis Downs in 2013. As a two year old, he won the Harlequin Stake, the Western Heritage Stake, and the Saskatchewan Sales Futurity. As a three year old, he continued to be competitive both at Marquis Downs and Assiniboia Downs, culminating in a very exciting and very strong 2nd place in the 2014 Saskatchewan Derby. Rob MacDonald bought Kaluki, Mr. Kalypso’s dam, in foal to Cause to Believe and raised him in Saskatchewan. MacDonald had been interested in Cause to Believe since he first came out as a stallion. In 2010, two mares in foal to the stud were up for sale and trusting his instincts, MacDonald purchased Kaluki and had her transported to Saskatchewan. Mr. Kalypso is touted as one of the best horses to have been raised in Saskatchewan in recent memory, garnering extensive coverage in print and on television. He was Saskatchewan’s favorite in the 2014 Saskatchewan Derby and will surely be a horse to watch in 2015.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF MINERALS IN HORSES’ DIET |BY KAREN BRIGGS THE HORSE.COM
Of all the ingredients of a horse’s diet, minerals are unique. They make up only the tiniest fraction of the weight of the daily ration, yet they’re critically important for literally dozens of daily bodily functions. They contribute no energy and contain no carbon. In fact, essentially, they’re rocks—and it can be difficult to imagine their being digested by a horse (or by a human, for that matter). But without minerals, horses could not metabolize fats, proteins, or carbohydrates; their muscles and nerves would not function normally; and their bones could not support their own weight. Minerals help the blood transport oxygen throughout the body, maintain the body’s acid/base and fluid balances, and are necessary components of virtually every enzyme the horse needs for everyday metabolism. They are integral parts of some vitamins, hormones, and amino acids. Yet they make up only about 4% of the horse’s total body weight (as compared to 30% to 35% fats, carbohydrates, and proteins, and about 60% water). In the case of minerals, a little bit means a lot. Minerals are generally divided into two categories: macrominerals, those needed in larger quantities (relatively speaking) in the daily diet, and microminerals, or trace minerals, those needed only in infinitesimal amounts (usually expressed as parts per million, or ppm—or sometimes as the equivalent unit, mg/kg). Macrominerals, which include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, sulfur, and chlorine (as chloride), are described in g/kg, or as percentages. In order to provide some perspective, the micromineral “unit,” ppm, is 10,000 times smaller. Iodine, manganese, iron, cobalt, zinc, copper, and selenium are all considered trace minerals necessary to the horse—though the optimum amounts required are, in some cases, still in dispute. The roles of various minerals in the functioning of the equine body are not always clear cut. Some trace minerals seem to play a role in metabolism, but they have not yet been proven to produce any signs of deficiency when not present: These “mystery minerals” include vanadium, tin, silicon, nickel, chromium, molybdenum, fluorine, and arsenic. It’s interesting to note that some of these are also minerals that can be cate-
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gorized as “heavy metals.” But on the other hand, some minerals can do significant damage if ingested in large enough amounts. Potentially toxic are lead, arsenic, nickel, aluminum, and cadmium, all heavy metals that might have a tiny role to play in nutrition. All minerals can have adverse effects if present in the diet in large enough amounts, but in most cases there is a broad safety zone. Within that safe range, feeding the minimum amount of a mineral might be just as effective as feeding the maximum amount—and often, considerably less expensive. Making matters even more complicated is the fact that some minerals have “relationships.” The amount of one mineral present might affect the absorption and utilization of another. Calcium and phosphorus are the most famous partners. Both are essential to the growth and repair of healthy bone, but they must be present in a certain proportion (with at least as much calcium as phosphorus, never the reverse) to do their jobs. Copper, zinc, and iron (with the possible addition of magnesium and manganese) form another linkage that has received a good deal of scrutiny by researchers exploring developmental bone abnormalities in young horses. And there might be many more connections we don’t yet fully understand. Finally, the absorption of minerals in the horse’s gut varies widely. Most of these elements can bind in a number of different molecules, some of which are easier for the horse’s digestive system to break down than others. (Zinc, for example, can be found in the diet as zinc carbonate, zinc sulfate, or zinc oxide, to name only three.) The result is that, of the amount of
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EQUINE HEALTH & SAFETY a mineral listed on a product’s feed tag, only a very small percentage might actually be used by the horse. For example, the average absorption of calcium varies between 50% and 75% while phosphorus is less well utilized, at about 30% to 55%. Iron absorption is even poorer; less than 15% is typically used. Zinc’s range is from 5% all the way up to 90%, up to about 25%, but upward of 100% of ingested sodium is absorbed, especially when sweat losses of this mineral are high. Feed-company chemists have tried to address the absorption problem in a number of innovative ways, some more successful than others. Organic (plant) sources of minerals often are absorbed better than are the inorganic (artificial) sources feed companies might use to supplement a feed—but even this is not a hard-and-fast rule. For some minerals, absorption can be significantly improved by “chelating” them—a process that bonds minerals to two or more amino acids to form stable biochemical ring compounds, which can be metabolized as much as 300% to 500% more efficiently than their inorganic counterparts. Alas, there is no one magic formula for improving absorption, as what works for one mineral might be a dismal failure with
another. This is true even with chelation, which produces very good results with some minerals (including most of the macrominerals) but not all. Mineral absorption (roughly determined by measuring the amount of the mineral remaining in the manure, compared with the amount contained in the ingested feed) also can be affected by a whole host of other factors. The amount of other nutrients in the diet, such as fats, indigestible fiber, and vitamins, can all have an influence on mineral utilization; so can the pH balance of the gut (which affects the solubility of the minerals). Nor is the mineral content of feeds etched in stone. It can vary with soil mineral concentrations, plant species, stage of maturity, and conditions at harvesting. All of these factors keep feed industry chemists on their toes as they formulate feeds and supplements for the horse’s maximum benefit. Still, there is much we do understand about the macrominerals and at least some of the trace minerals.
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PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF EQUINE INFECTIOUS ANEMIA |BY BRENDEN VAN WYK WCVM TODAY
surface proteins, preventing the immune cells from effectively binding to the virus. This is one of the actions that limits the ability of the horse’s immune system to effectively clear the virus from the body.
Equine infectious anemia (EIA) — also known as swamp fever — is a viral disease of horses, mules and donkeys that should be taken very seriously by owners, says a veterinary researcher at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). “When a horse is infected [with EIA], it is infected for life,” says Dr. Sara Higgins, a resident in large animal medicine at the veterinary college. Her research for her Master of Veterinary Science program focuses on EIA, a federally reportable disease in Canada. In the past few years, the number of detected EIA cases has risen — especially in parts of Western Canada. Since there’s no available vaccine or cure for EIA, animals that test positive are quarantined for life or euthanized to break the transmission cycle and to protect susceptible horses. The EIA virus is spread by the transfer of blood between animals. In nature, large biting flies mediate this transmission by transferring blood from one horse to another through successive bites. Horse flies are the main natural vector for mechanically transmitting the virus, but Higgins points out that people can also have an important influence on spreading the disease. Contaminated blood transfusion products, needles, surgical instruments and other equipment are all potential sources for infections. Humans can then transport these contaminated items for much greater distances and in far greater volumes than any insect vector. “Blood is handled in a more unregulated manner within the animal world compared to the human world where there are very stringent rules,” says Higgins. “We need to start treating horse blood in the exact same way. If we keep this in mind, maybe we can help to reduce EIA and limit the numbers of horse affected by it.” Once transmission occurs, the EIA virus is very resilient to the horse’s immune system, and it employs several mechanisms to avoid being eliminated. One key factor is that the EIA virus keeps mutating in the body. It continuously changes its
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While some EIA-infected horses will become sick, most animals are asymptomatic for their entire lifetime. Since these healthy-looking animals are unlikely to be removed from horse herds, they represent a potential source for viral spread, says Higgins. If a horse does show clinical signs of disease, these signs are often non-specific, which makes the clinical diagnosis challenging. In cases of acute infection, a horse may develop a mild fever or go off its feed; these signs often go unnoticed by the owner. “[Horses] can alternatively display chronic signs of disease,” says Higgins. “These horses lose weight, have no appetite and can become anemic with low platelets (blood-clotting cells). This is when your veterinarian may suspect the disease and want to test for EIA.” She adds that the lack of specific symptoms associated with EIA makes blood screening a critical component in identifying the disease. Originally, veterinarians used a Coggins test as an initial method to identify infected horses. Since its development in 1970s, this test helped to significantly reduce the number of EIA-positive horses in the tested population. A more sensitive ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is currently used as the initial screening test for EIA. All samples that screen positive are then tested using a “confirmatory protocol” that includes an agar gel immunodiffusion test (Coggins test). A horse is considered infected with the EIA virus if there are positive results from confirmatory testing. “The virus itself can be difficult to detect in some EIA-positive patients because the virus quantity in the blood may be very small,” says Higgins. “What we currently do is to test for antibodies: proteins that demonstrate the animal was exposed to the virus.” While screening is the most effective way to protect the
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EQUINE HEALTH & SAFETY horse population from the spread of EIA, Higgins says owners can also help to reduce the risk by following safe health management practices. In particular, people need to avoid reusing blood-contaminated instruments. Even small quantities of blood on these tools are enough to harbour virus particles and increase the risk of transmission. While it’s more difficult to control flies, Higgins recommends keeping horses away from wooded areas and using appropriate insect repellents. A vaccine would be the ideal defence against EIA, but since that’s not available, proper health management practices and public awareness are the next best tools to combat the disease. “By educating people and [being aware of] how we manage horses, we can potentially limit the spread of this disease,” says Higgins.
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Newly Expanded home for Equine and Rodeo Events | BY LENORA BELLS, SWIFT CURRENT KINETIC EXHIBITION PARK
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wift Current Kinetic Exhibition Park welcomes a newly expanded arena – the Magnus Newland Arena. This venue has grown from 110’X180’ to 150’X250’ and the equipment added includes the required measurements for regional, national, and international rodeos, barrel racing, steer wrestling, roping – many Equine and Rodeo events. The name of the arena - Magnus Newland – commemorates and celebrates a true cowboy. Magnus, a well-known farmer and rancher, represents much of the Western way of life. Born in 1937, he grew up and lived most of his life south of Webb, SK. Magnus was raised as a true child of the prairies. He spent many hours studying the native prairie ecosystem, both on foot and of course on horseback. His achievements were many. Along with his experience as a farmer and as a livestock producer, he also became a professional engineer. Magnus enjoyed his time as a member of the Topline Trail Riders and was very popular with the group. He attended many rides over the years, appreciating the scenery, and the riding, but most of all the camaraderie! He enjoyed a good joke and had a bright mind that retained many stories. He was well-known for sharing those stories, and could cite numerous historical tales of the prairies and the people that have lived here.
Above: Magnus ready for a trail ride with the Topline Trail Riders Photo Credit: Lenora Bells
Quite often Magnus was late for events, and unfortunately for him, that lead to his final ride – the consequences to which ended up being fatal. He was late for a ride in the Great Sandhills organized by the Topline Trail Riders, and when he got there the group had already departed. He decided to go and check some cattle he had on a rented pasture near Gull Lake instead. The young filly he was riding jumped over a creek bed and Magnus and her parted ways. He managed to get the horse loaded and seek help, but the injuries he sustained were very serious. In 1999, after many surgeries and a lengthy hospital stay, he passed away from complications sustained in that fall. The Topline Trail Riders, donated cash and many volunteer hours to the Swift Current Ag and Ex Association. These cash donations and volunteer hours were used to improve the Southwest arena south of the barns. They asked that the arena be named the Magnus Newland Arena, in honour of a treasured friend and riding partner who is greatly missed. This request was granted, and the arena remains as a symbol of one who represents our Western heritage. A true legacy. Magnus Newland arena is a reminder of not only this man of integrity, good character, and hospitality - but also a symbol of his many good friends, supporters and admirers who envisioned an arena prepared for future generations. It is felt that he would approve of the ‘upgrades’ as we are Ropin’ into the Future with Frontier Days 2015. We tip our hats to all our farmers and ranchers!
Left: The New Magnus Newland Arena The Saskatchewan High School Rodeo Association was the first to christen this new arena the May long weekend! Photo Credit: Tammy McLeod
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Its All Worth It!
High School Rodeo paving the way to Post Secondary Education
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f you asked Tyce McLeod at the age of 5 what he wanted to be when he grew up, he probably would of answered a team roper. That’s when he won his first buckle for the Youngest Roper. Now at the age of 18 and graduating from Swift Current Comprehensive High School his sights are set for New Mexico Junior College, Hobbs, New Mexico. Tyce will be attending college on a rodeo scholarship and acquiring a welder certificate - an opportunity of a lifetime. However, it has taken a lot of hard work, discipline and dedication to his sport to achieve this milestone. His scholarship covers his tuition, books, horse boarding and accommodations. He has to look after the cost to feed his horses. Tyce comes from a family of 5; parents Scott and Tammy, older brother Tuftin and younger brother Tee. The entire family has been involved in rodeo their entire lives. His dad, Scott, has been to the CCA finals 26 times in a row. “While kids are playing video games in the living room, we have a roping dummy. Rain or shine we rope every day, except Mondays of course, the horses need a rest after a busy weekend,” says Tyce. Tyce became involved in High School Rodeo in Grade 6. Grades 6-8 McLeod Family - Tuftin, Tee, Tyce, Tammy & Scott McLeod are categorized as Jr. High School Rodeo and grades 9-12 are High School rodeo. Tyce competes in three events: Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down Roping and Team Roping. He has won the year-end in these 3 events the last 2 years. He has won numerous awards through High School Rodeo. In Grade 8, Tyce and his roping partner Riley Hayes competed at the National Jr. High School Rodeo in Gallup, New Mexico and placed 4th overall. This was exceptional! Grade 11, Tyce and his brother Tee competed at the National High School Rodeo at Rock Springs, Wyoming and placed 7th overall. Another exceptional result. In 2014, Tyce was award-
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ed the 2014 Ariat All Around Cowboy of the Saskatchewan High School Rodeo Association. “Competing at the National High School rodeo competitions allow you to show your skills. College coaches are at Nationals looking to recruit athletes. If you put the dedication in, your chances of receiving a scholarship increase. When you compete in High School Rodeo, you don’t receive money for your placing. Rather, you accumulate points. The top 4 in each event at the Provincial Finals qualify you to compete at Nationals. SHSRA award out scholarships to the top 5 in each event. This scholarship money is provided to you once you enroll into secondary school. SHSRA will help pay for my education. Being part of the association has taught me how to work together with other kids with the same interests. It is Tyce McLeod about learning 2014 SHSRA All Around Cowboy and making a good run and supporting your buddies to make a good run as well. I have been fortunate to have a dad that has taught me everything about team roping and rodeo,” says Tyce. “To kids interested in rodeo, contact the SHSRA and get involved. The Saskatchewan High School Rodeo Association is small, which is nice as everyone knows everyone. There are 133 kids from Grade 6 to Grade 12. We are a family. Without being a member of the SHSRA, I would have never had the opportunity to receive a scholarship and do something I love every day, rope!”
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orking in the professional world of Agri-business and accounting is Calonna Slade’s dream job once she graduates with an Accounting Degree from Montana State Northern University at Havre, Montana. Calonna recently received a rodeo scholarship from MSNU; beginning her studies in the fall of 2015. Growing up on the family ranch known as Touchwood Ranch, 10 miles west of Lestock has had its challenges. The closest school is two hours away; meaning the Slade family of five Lon, Kathy and girls Tara, Laramie and Calonna - had to adapt by integrating Virtual Schooling (home school) into their daily routine. Calonna’s mother, Kathy, home schooled Calonna from grades 1 to 3 and extended to Virtual Schooling from grades 4 to 12. Calonna’s enjoyed every minute of the home schooling process. “Home schooling requires discipline to be successful,” Calonna explains. Her text books are mailed to her and her assignments and exams are completed online. Virtual Schooling has allowed her to complete her classes quicker, giving her more time to ride and rodeo. She rides at least 5 hours per day between exercising and practising during the school year. During the summer, she rides and trains colts/young horses close to 8 hours daily. Calonna became involved in the SHSRA at grade 6 when she began competing at the Jr. level. She competes in any event possible for a girl to enter - Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Goat Tying, Team Roping, Break Away Roping and Reined Cow Horse. “SHSRA has taught me to learn and grow as a person and as a competitor. When I started I wasn’t competitive. Now because of hard word throughout my high school rodeo years I am able to compete at a higher level. It has helped me to improve my riding and horsemanship skills and meet and
Calonna Slade competing in Pole Bending
work with people with the same interests. It has been a great experience!” says Calonna. Calonna’s hard work, motivation and dedication to the sport has placed her at the top of the standings. In 2014, she was awarded the SHSRA All Around Cowgirl Award and won the Barrel Racing and was Reserve Champion in the Pole Bending. She also qualified to attend Nationals at Rock Springs, Wyoming and made the short go (top 20) in Pole Bending and placed 9th, an outstanding achievement. Competing at Nationals provides an opportunity for competitors to showcase their talent to university and college coaches. “By competing in SHSRA and Nationals has opened educational opportunities that I would have never accessed. Just being able to talk to other competitors about different colleges and universities has been a huge help in determining what was the best fit for me. I am looking forward to competing on the MSNU rodeo team and receiving an education at the same time!” Congratulations and good luck in your future endeavors Tyce and Calonna!
Calonna Slade - 2014 SHSRA All Around Cowgirl
Calonna Slade competing in Barrel Racing
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STABLE DIRECTORY Cain Quam Performance Horses
Ride in comfort this winter Contact: Roberta Quam 306-424-2034 www.quamperformancehorses.com 50 minutes SE of Regina, 48 highway Horse Boarding now available in our heated, indoor riding arena and barn – 80 X 180. Daily and monthly rates available. Professional horse trainer onsite – 30 years experience. Boarding, lessons, training, equine assisted learning and clinics. Regardless of discipline, new horse owner, or veteran horse owner, find the support and guidance you seek. Lessons available on horsemanship, reining, working cowhorse, cutting (buffalo or flag), mounted shooting, barrels, poles, or anything else horse related.
Grasswood Equestrian Centre
Dale Gibbon, 306-934-0092 bgibbon@sasktel.net 2422 Clarence Ave. S, Saskatoon, SK S7J 1M2 www.grasswoodequestrian.com Located 2 minutes south of Saskatoon, corner of Grasswood Rd & Clarence Ave. Western riding programs, lessons & clinics, indoor riding arena-164 x 84 coverall; long term & short term boarding.
K&K Training Stables
Kelly & Heidi Adams – 306-355-2599 Box 234, Mortlach, SK S0H 3E0 Website: www.SilenceSpeaksMore.com YouTube: www.YouTube.com/SilenceSpeaksMore Email: kkts@sasktel.net 50 km west of Moose Jaw, ½ mile south of #1 Highway (look for the big red & white tent) A Full Service Equine Facility. The facility includes 17 box stalls with attached indoor arena, 16 boarding pens, and 3 outdoor arenas. 35 years experience. Full Care Board, Training, Conditioning, and Lessons are available. Also available Western Style Dressage, Horsemanship, and Saddle Seat Clinics. Work with Kelly & Heidi and find out that Silence really does Speak More.
NEW for 2015 – Intensive Equine Adult Retreat and 2 week Horse Training Intensive.
Clearview Arena
Connie & Jim Chaplin, 306-332-1332 Junction#10 & #35S, 35 minutes NE of Regina near Fort Qu’Appelle. clearviewarena@sasktel.net www.clearviewarena.com Horse boarding available. Pasture with windbreaks & water, outside pens with shelters, box & standing stalls, daily or monthly horses. Arena rental inquiries welcome. Inquires invited for full & part time board, indoor & outdoor arena access, tack room, heated viewing area, lessons. Discounts on multiple trainers/instructors.
The Greenwood Ranch – Home of Ghost Wind Appaloosas Bill & Joanne Greenwood, 306-957-2181 Box 160, Odessa, SK S0G 3S0 45 min S. E. of Regina Call for Directions Hwy. 48 South East to Odessa, turn south first grid road, 3 miles on right.
Breeding versatile foundation and modern bred appaloosas for all disciplines. We stand the Foundation Appaloosas, Apache Kid Galahad and HMH Phantom Spirit at stud; ApHC, ApHCC, FAHR and IPAA. Our foundation Appaloosa and AQHA mares are truly superior, whose breeding quality directly reflects in our outstanding foals, yearlings, and two year olds. Please check our horses or sales on our website at www.greenwoodranch.ca or www.thegreenwoodranch.com Organic horse hay, horse training, and farrier services are available,
Ebon Stables
Phone: 306-477-0199 • info@ebonstables.com • www.ebonstables.com Dressage & Hunter/Jumper with a focus on classically correct basics & effective horsemanship. For the serious recreational or competitive rider who would like to benefit from our training program, either full time or on a drop in basis, in a safe and motivating environment.
North Fork Equestrian Centre
Dale & Cheryl Nygaard, 306-934-3592 info@northforkhorses.ca www.northforkequestriancentre.ca Located less than 15 minutes north of Saskatoon Our 150 acre family owned ranch; offers high quality reasonable boarding for your horses. Indoor & outdoor arenas, indoor wash bay, on-site staff, double-saddle tack lockers, on-site trailer storage. Pasture, paddock & stall boarding available, horse training & lessons available.
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Freitag, son of Eddie and Roberta Freitag of Alameda.
| BY MERLIN FORD
Held at Gordyville, Illinois, the Mid-America Draft Horse Sale took place from February 20 to 22. Three buyers from the province brought horses back to Saskatchewan. Scott Johnston of Saskatoon purchased a black four year old Percheron gelding from Jake Yoder of St. Ignatius, Montana. Scott also purchased three new geldings on the way home, giving him four new horses to begin the year with. Mort Seaman of Choiceland purchased a three and four year old mare, while Mort’s son, Darren, bought a gelding. The Seamans have done an excellent job of promoting Percherons in Saskatchewan for many years, and are looking forward to exhibiting at Nipawin, Prince Albert, and North Battleford. The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair was held in Brandon from March 30 to April 4. Rocky Bar Ranch (Nick and Sandra denBrok of Esterhazy) did very well with their Belgians, winning first in both the light draft team and unicorn classes, second in the heavy draft team and men’s cart, and third in both the tandem and the champion four horse hitch class. The denBroks daughter, Traci Sandilands, placed first in the ladies cart class, and second in ladies team.
One of the components of the futurity is a sale of yearlings, which return to compete in later years. Auctioneer for the sale was Mike Fleury of Aberdeen, SK., while Bruce Roy of Cremona, AB., was the pedigree reader. A number of draft horse breeders from Saskatchewan bought or sold horses: Nick and Sandra denBrok of Esterhazy; Dave and Joan Hill of Goodsoil; Mark and Natalie Hill of Goodsoil; Mike and Patty Hill of Lloydminster; Taylor Buchberger and Kim Fargo of Langenburg; Shannon McArton of Dilke; Hobman Livestock of Nokomis; Zephrin Lariviere and Jacquie Fargo of Kennedy; Blair and Tracey Bickford of Marquis; and Chris and Cathy Laycock of Lloydminster. The U.S. National Clydesdale Sale was held in Lake St. Louis, Missouri on April 25. Derek Cey from Scott purchased the 3 year old mare, Grandview Justin’s Vada. Along with his brother Kent, and his father Ken, Derek is assembling an eight horse hitch of black Clydesdale mares. In addition to a few local parades and shows, this hitch will be exhibited at the Central Alberta Draft Horse Classic, the Calgary Stampede, and the World Clydesdale Show, which will be held September 29 to October 3 in London, Ontario. It’s encouraging to see a few new draft horse activities being planned for 2015. Check the Coming Events page 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.
Also capably representing Saskatchewan at Brandon were Fargo Clydes of Kennedy, and JZ Farm (Zephrin Lariviere and Jacquie Fargo), also of Kennedy. The NAERIC Draft Horse Classic is held in conjunction with the Winter Fair in Brandon. The winning horse in this year’s futurity was SanLan Montana, a grey Percheron filly bred by Cam and Julie Roy of Markerville, Alberta. She is owned by Kent and Marnie Anderson of Pilot Mound, Manitoba, and was exhibited by Doug Hobman of Nokomis, SK. Duhaime’s Tanner, a Belgian bred by Albert, Emma and Nichole Duhaime of Paynton, SK., was third for Gord Ruzicka of Viking, Alberta. The futurity is panel judged by three respected horsemen, one of which was Aaron
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Battle River Glenna (Grandview Sir El Capitan X Battle River Gillian) with her 2015 filly foal by Cranbrook’s Mr Jock. The filly was born May 5 and is 3 days old in this photo. The Battle River Ranch, located near Marsden, and owned and operated by the Mitchell family, is the home of close to 100 registered Clydesdales. Photo by Erin Mitchell. In February of 2015, Erin was one of two recipients of the Awards of Distinction for Equine Welfare which is presented by the Saskatchewan Horse Federation (SHF) and Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan (FFC SK). She is very active in promoting the growing draft horse show at the Northwest Territorial Days in North Battleford, and helps promote Clydesdales and draft horses.
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SASKATCHEWAN REINED COW HORSE ASSOCIATION NEWS | BY DARLENE TINGTVED Beaver Creek Ranch and Barry and Brenda Clemens, were our hosts for the first SRCHA Show of the season on May 9 and 10, 2015. The nights were a little chilly, but the competition was hot and fierce. Our competitors were from around the province and they were ready to ride. I don’t have the show results or a full list of the sponsors for this show yet, but will have them for you for next time. These are just a few of our competitors out kicking up the dust and doing their best to turn out some excellent runs. Below left is Taylor Farrow riding CD Fancy King, she is making her mark in the Youth 10 – 13 age group. Right: Tanya Klippenstine is riding Mr. Nu Doc Wages, Tanya is a tough competitor, competing in the Open division on this good bay gelding.
Below Left: Clint Kowalski doing a smoking turn on the fence on his gritty appaloosa horse, YOR Pretty Women.
Right: Mandi Quam is circling her cow on the talented mare Neat Little Gal.
All of the great photos are complements of Kimberly Dillistone who is also one of our competitors. Kimberley has her photos under Dilli’s Photography on facebook. Check it out, she takes fantastic pictures and maybe she had you in her sights on the weekend. We are so glad she is out there doing such a great job of capturing these action shots. We would like to thank all the sponsors, the volunteers, the herd help and Barry and Brenda for making this happen for us once again. We had an awesome time with a pot luck supper and barbeque on Saturday night. There was a campfire, fellowship and a little singing as well. No, it was not only the coyotes yodelling in them hills. The next show is coming up in Martensville, Sk on May 23 and 24, 2015, hope you can all make it. A schedule of all the upcoming SRCHA shows can be found on the SRCHA website www.reinedcowhorse.net
The Next Saskatchewan Horse Connection
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SASKATCHEWAN CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION NEWS | BY ELAINE GOOD As we near the midpoint of our cutting season the Saskatchewan Cutting Horse Association (SCHA) members have been enjoying a great show season! Our shows started the last weekend of March at Creekside Arena, just outside of Melfort, SK. It was good to be back in the saddle with old and new friends again. The Saturday night steak supper at Creekside was a great chance to catch up on everyone’s news. The weekend of April 25th and 26th we were glad to be at the Saskatoon Prairieland Exhibition Park. With the stabling and arena all under one roof the show ran smooth despite the foot of wet snow that arrived over the weekend. Saturday night the arena echoed to the music, clapping and cheers of the crowd for the bridleless competition. Yes, this is a cutting horse competition where the bridle comes off and the costume goes on, the music is extra! The runs were judged based on their total scores for cutting and their costume. When the sand had settled and the noise subsided, Rod Thiessen riding Chexboonsmal, owned by Ray Frehlick, Estevan, SK., was declared the winner with a score of 145. His very accurate run edged out Bunnys Taz, owned and shown by Scott Brady, Midale, SK., scoring 142 with their AC/DC guitar player remake! Thanks to everyone for the great fun and fund-raising!
If you want to check out the cutting action stop by our remaining shows: Maple Creek - June 13 & 14, Swift Current Frontier Days - June 27 & 28, North Battleford - July 18 & 19, Moose Jaw Cutting Horse Show and Limited Age Event - July 30 to August 2 and Melville - August 22 & 23 (new date). For details check the website WWW.SCHA.CA or contact our Show Secretary, Tonya Williamson, phone 306-2408988 or email tonya.scha@gmail.ca.
We celebrated Mother’s Day Weekend at Lloydminster. This is one of our bigger shows, spread over 3 days. Here we had a great example of what happens when good ground, good cattle and great horses meet! In Sunday’s Non-Pro class seven horses scored over 71, and it took a score of 74.5, a score many of us dream of, to get in the money. First place went to Marilyn Anderson, Calgary, AB., and her horse, Dualing Merada scoring 76! Just a reminder that cutting runs are awarded points by the judge ranging from 60 to 80, a 70 is considered “average,” where there are no mistakes but not enough credit earning work to be scored up.
Scott Brady and Bunnys Taz
Tyler Darroch and Ritzy Cat
While we’re still approaching mid-season you can tell by the many close races already showing up in the Year to Date Standings, that people are making serious runs for the year end championships, both for Saskatchewan and Canada. This year in Saskatchewan the year end awards will be a little sweeter as the Year End Class Champions will all be eligible for a draw for a trip for two to Las Vegas!
Photos courtesy of Just Enjoy Photography - Carrie Arlett
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SASKATCHEWAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION NEWS | BY NIKKI DARROCH The SQHA Annual General Meeting and Awards Banquet were held on March 21 at the beautiful and historic Grant Hall Hotel in Moose Jaw. Congratulations to the following 2014 High Point winners: ® Senior Horse – Principle Passion & Sandi Hebig ® Green Horse – Principle Passion & Sandi Hebig ® Youth – Unzipped Image & Amanda Drake ® Novice Youth – Unzipped Image & Amanda Drake ® Novice Amateur – Ahot Invitation & Morgan Hetke ® Select Amateur – Itz Only Me & Angela Bigler ® Grassroots – So Rich N Amos & Lyndsay Jardine ® Equestrians With Disabilities – Solanos Smart Chic & Courtney Braun Thank you to everyone who supported the First Annual SQHA/SQHYA Facebook Auction that ran from March 16 to April 12! It was a great success. Special thanks to Lynda Savenkoff for all her hard work organizing it. SQHA is now gearing up for another busy season of horse showing! The Band City Quarter Horse Show will be held May 15-18 at the Golden Mile Arena in Moose Jaw and will once again boast 5 judges. New this year is a $250 added Non Pro Showmanship Stake and a $250 added Non Pro Trail Stake. Each Stake will have 2 goes and show under all 5 judges. As well, two days of NRHA classes are being added that are Regional Affiliate Qualifiers for both Saskatchewan and Alberta! Additionally at the show a donation box for the Shannon Burwash Memorial Scholarship will be set up. SQHA will match the donations up to a total of $500! Next up on the agenda is the All Novice Quarter Horse Show held in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Paint Horse Club’s Spring Fling Show at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon May 30 & 31. The show offers Rookie Amateur, Level 1 (Novice)Amateur, Rookie Youth and Level 1 (Novice)Youth along with a full slate of APHA and All Breed classes. SQHA is sponsoring a FREE Youth Showmanship Clinic on Saturday evening. Be sure to sign up soon! Finally, the Summer Slide N Celebration Quarter Horse Show will be held at the Golden Mile Arena in Moose Jaw July 9-12 and will also feature 5 judges, as well as Stake classes in Western Pleasure, Ranch Riding (formerly Ranch Horse Pleasure), Hunter Under Saddle and 3 & 4 Year Old Reining. Thank you to the following businesses for their generous support of SQHA: CQHA, MBNA, KRM Show Services, Sherwood Animal Clinic, Royal Paints on the Prairies, BK Silljer Farms, Bitz Show Horses and Dome Construction. Please visit www.sqha.org to find show bills, entry forms and stall forms for these three shows and information on our other upcoming events. Nikki Darroch SQHA President
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2015 HERITAGE AND PRAIRE CUP UPCOMING EVENTS May 29 - 31 Trophy Show - Hunter/Jumper Location: Ebon Stables, Saskatoon, SK Contact: Jennifer Ball (306)477-0199 info@ebonstables.com May 30 HMR Sport Horse Club Spring Fling Open Heritage Circuit Show Location: Hidden Meadows Ranch, Battleford, SK Contact: Shirley Mawson (306)441-4213 mackers@sasktel.net May 31 HMR Sport Horse Club Spring Fling Open Heritage Circuit Show Location: Hidden Meadows Ranch, Battleford, SK Contact: Shirley Mawson (306)441-4213 mackers@sasktel.net May 30 & 31 Icebreaker Open Dressage Show Location: Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds Contact: Pat Michael (306)789-3911 pmichael@accesscomm.ca June 7 Summer Sun I Location: Sandcastle Farms, Saskatoon Contact: Mary Olson (306) 222-0160 summersunshow@hotmail.com June 13 - 14 Saskatchewan Morgan & Open Heritage Show Location: Estevan, Exhibition Grounds Contact: Michelle Wilbraham (306) 6349122 w.m.farms@sasktel.net June 20-21 SRHA June Summer Series Show Cartier Farms, Prince Albert, SK www.saskreining.com
June 20-21 Light Horse Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds Contact: Marci Perrin (306) 629-2723 moosejawexh@sasktel.net
July 5 Summer Sun II Location: Sandcastle Farms, Saskatoon Contact: Mary Olson (306) 222-0160 summersunshow@hotmail.com
June 26 - 28 Signs of Summer Location: Willow Ridge, Saskatoon Contact: Karen Coates (306)222-7416 klcoates1980@gmail.com
June 26 - 27 Swift Current Frontier Days Horse Show Location: Kinetic Park, Swift Current Contact: Tracey Stevenson (306)7732944 t.stevenson@swiftcurrent.ca July 2-3 Yorkton Summer Fair Light Horse Show Location: Yorkton Exhibition Grounds Contact: Shaun Morin (306) 782-4919 shaun.yorktonex@sasktel.net July 4-5 SDC “Give it a Go” Dressage Show Contact: Darlene Forsyth dforsythdd@aol.com July 4 East Side Heritage Horse Show Location: Sabre QH Ranch, Stockholm Contact: Linette Lanski (306) 745-2561 trevor@sasktel.net
July 5 Victoria Plains Horse Show Location: Waller Farm, Regina Contact: Konnie Malowany (306)7752910
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July 8-11 Lloydminster Colonial Horse Show Location: 5521 - 49 Ave Lloydminster, SK. Contact: Sam Hardstaff (306) 825-5571 sam@lloydexh.com
July 9 - 12 Saskatchewan Quarter Horse Association – Band City Quarter Horse Show Location: Golden Mile Arena, Moose Jaw Contact: Nikki Darroch 306-641-4106 info@darrochperformancehorses.com July 10-11 Consul Horse Show Location: Consul, SK Contact: Donna Johnson (306)299-4502 dfdbjohnson@icloud.com July 10-12 Summer Slide N Celebration Quarter Horse Show Location: Golden Mile Arena, Moose Jaw Contact: Nicole Darroch 306.641.4106 or info@darrochperformancehorses.com www.sqha.org www.excelshows.com July 17-19 Melfort Exhibition Horse Show Melfort Fair Grounds Contact: Gerri Wurtz (306) 752-4296 July 18 Biggar Light Horse Show Biggar Rec Valley, Biggar, SK Contact: Lindsay Jezowski (306)951-7505 lmjezowski@hotmail.com
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UPCOMING EVENTS July 18-19 Over the Top Darrel Davidson Memorial Show Location: Over the Top, Moose Jaw, SK Contact: Jessica Lewis Scott overthetopequine@hotmail.ca
August 8-9 Shaunavon Horse Show Ron Winquist Arena, Shaunavon, Sask Contact: Kim Horne (306)297-3297
July 24 Abernethy Horse Show Abernethy Fair Grounds, Abernethy, SK Contact: Karissa Lingelbach (306)334-2894 kklingelbach@sasktel.net
August 13 Northwest Territorial Days Light Horse Show North Battleford Exhibition Park Contact: Jocelyn Ritchie (306)445-2024
July 24 Rosthern Light Horse Show 4th Ave S. Rosthern, SK Contact: Michelle Piche (306) 717-9757 dezyldawg@gmail.com
August 15-16 Maple Creek Heritage Circuit Show Maple Creek Rodeo Grounds Contact: Brenda Gilchrist jb.gilchrist@xplornet.ca
July 25 Smokin’ Britches Heritage Circuit Horse Show NW 12-27-18 W2 (Slickfork Ranch Arena) Raymore, SK Contact: Gina Lloyd (306)835-2277 slickforkranch@sasktel.net
August 16 Summer Sun III Location: Sandcastle Farms, Saskatoon Contact: Mary Olson (306) 222-0160 summersunshow@hotmail.com
July 25 Glenavon Agricultural Sociely Fair Glenavon, SK Contact: Lorne Bonk (306)698-2776 fairmontfarms@sasktel.net
August 22 Coteau Hills Heritage Classic Lucky Lake 4H Arena Contact: Sharon Brown (306) 858-2638 brownfieldsfarmltd@sasktel.net
July 25-26 SRHA July Summer Series Show Willow Ridge, Saskatoon, SK www.saskreining.com
August 22-23 HMR Sport Horse Club Summer Classic - Hunter/Jumper/ Hack/Equitation Location: Hidden Meadows Ranch, Battleford, SK Contact: Deb Flegel (306)480-9775 debflegel@sasktel.net
July 26 Eastend Horse Show Location: Eastend Rodeo Grounds Contact: Michelle Bauer (306)295-4088 bm.bauer@sasktel.net July 31 Kelvington Light Horse Show Kelvington Ag Society Fair Grounds Contact: Donna Cunningham (306) 325-4313 darrel.c@sasktel.net August 6-9 Midsummer Masters - Hunter/Jumper Location: Ebon Stables, Saskatoon, SK Contact: Victoria Kendall (306)477-0199 info@ebonstables.com
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September 4 - 6, 2015 Saskatoon Classic Ebon Stables, Saskatoon Contact: Victoria Kendall (306) 241-2579 info@ebonstables.com September 5 Estevan Light Horse Show Estevan Exhibition Grounds Contact: Brenda Noble (306) 421-9866 bnoble@fireskyenergy.ca
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UPCOMING EVENTS September 11-13 Autumn Gold All Breed Horse Show Prairieland Park, Saskatoon Contact: Dana Derenoski (306) 934-3479 danalj@ircrehab.com September 20 Summer Sun IV Location: Sandcastle Farms, Saskatoon Contact: Mary Olson (306) 222-0160 summersunshow@hotmail.com September 26-27 Over the Top Fall Fling Location: Over the Top, Moose Jaw, SK Contact: Jessica Lewis Scott overthetopequine@hotmail.ca October 2-4 Heritage Circuit Provincial Finals Location: Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds Contact: Krissy Fiddler
2015 UPCOMING MEMBER EVENTS May 15-17
May 18 Southeast Saskatchewan Dressage Show Series Ace Ranch, Box 204 Qu’Appelle, SK (306)527-0674
May 16 - 17 Southwest Ranch Horse Challenge Beaver Creek Ranch, Lumsden, SK Contact: David Fiddler (306)741-9443
May 23 Rosetown Riding Club Just for Fun Gymkhana Location: Rosetown Riding Arena Contact: Angie Cross 306-831-8365 ta.cross@hotmail.com
Western Dressage Clinic with Cliff Swanson Ace Ranch, Box 204 Qu’Appelle, SK (306)527-0674
May 16-17 Saskatchewan Working Teamsters Pas-Draft Horse Field Days Rama Location: Rama Contact Niall Campbell 306-886-2050 email: nsc.bell@sasktel.net May 16-18 Saskatchewan High School Rodeo Association, Herbert High School Rodeo Location: Herbert Rodeo Grounds Contact: Tammy McLeod, 306-774-6415 t.s.farm@sasktel.net
May 28-31 Saskatchewan High School Rodeo Association, Provincial Finals Location: Estevan Rodeo Grounds Contact: Tammy McLeod, 306-774-6415 t.s.farm@sasktel.net May 30 - 31 Ready Set Show Clinic with Brenda Clemens Fiddler’s Ranch, Lac Pelletier, SK Contact: David Fiddler (306)741-9443
May 24 1:00pm - 4:00pm Prairie N Forest Equestrian Club Open House Meadow Lake Stampede Grounds Contact: Dianne Million (306)236-5085 million@xplornet.com
May 30-31 Saskatchewan Team Cattle Penning Association Sanction Penning Location: 4R Arena, Prince Albert Contact: Deb Baldwin 306-210-7101
May 22-24 4-H Equine Camp (formerly Northeast 4-H Equestrian Camp) Melfort, SK Contact: Florence Frazer (306)873-5755
May 29 - 31 SAHA Arabian/Open Breed Horse Show Location: Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds Contact: Alison Smith ali.s@sasktel.net
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UPCOMING EVENTS June 7 Rosetown Riding Club Just for Fun Gymkhana Location: Rosetown Riding Arena Contact: Angie Cross 306-831-8365 ta.cross@hotmail.com
June 27 - 28 Endurance ride: Jumping Deer Creek Run Lipton, SK Contact: Tracy Vollman (306)761-2081 tvollman@myaccess.ca
July 15 Rosetown Riding Club Just for Fun Gymkhana Location: Rosetown Riding Arena Contact: Angie Cross 306-831-8365 ta.cross@hotmail.com
June 13-14 Appaloosa Horse Club Summer Show Moose Jaw Golden Mile Arena Contact: Sue Smith - sk.smith@sasktel. net For show info: www.saskapp.ca
June 28 Rosetown Riding Club Just for Fun Gymkhana Location: Rosetown Riding Arena Contact: Angie Cross 306-831-8365 ta.cross@hotmail.com
July 18 - 19 Southwest Ranch Horse Challenge Fiddler’s Ranch, Lac Pelletier, SK Contact: David Fiddler (306)741-9443
June 13-14 Saskatchewan Team Cattle Penning Association Location: Ferguson Arena Contact: Shirley Smith 306-937-2733
June 28 Southwest Ranch Horse Challenge Frontier Days, Swift Current, SK Contact: David Fiddler (306)741-9443
July 17-19 Saskatchewan Team Cattle Penning Association Sanction Penning, Provincial Finals Location: Prairieland Park, Saskatoon Contact: Shirley Smith 306-937-2733
June 13-15 Loose Rein Riders Horsemanship Clinic with Pat Ross Location: Willow Ridge Stables, Saskatoon Contact: Dana Derenoski 306-249-4457
June 29 - 30 Ted Robinson Clinic Lac Pelletier, SK Contact: David Fiddler (306)741-9443
July 19 Priddy Farm Hunter Pace & Trail Ride Location: Priddy Farm, Saskatoon Contact: Elsie Priddy 306-374-1703 de.priddy@sasktel.net
June 20 – 21 Southwest Ranch Horse Challenge Diamond Willow Ranch, Mortlach, SK Contact: David Fiddler (306)741-9443
July 10-12 Sherry Lavaaho Western & Classical Dressage Clinic 5 Whites Boarding & Training, White City, SK Contact: The South Saskatchewan Classical & Western Dressage Association sscwda@aol.ca (306)535-5572
June 21 Priddy Farm Hunter Pace & Trail Ride Location: Priddy Farm, Saskatoon Contact: Elsie Priddy (306)374-1703 de.priddy@sasktel.net June 26-28 John Tilley Horsemanship Clinic Meadow Lake Stampede Grounds Contact: Dianne Million (306)236-5085 million@xplornet.com June 27 Southeast Saskatchewan Dressage Show Series Ace Ranch, Box 204 Qu’Appelle, SK (306)527-0674
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July 11 Midwest Miniature Horse and Pony Club Fun Show Location: Lloydminster Exhibition Grounds Contact: Cheryl Byers (306)825-2923 July 11-12 Prairieland Park Junior Ag Showcase -4H Light Horse Show Location: Prairieland Park – Saskatoon, Contact: Leigh Ann Hurlburt (306)683-8924 lhurlburt@saskatoonex.com
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July 23 Maryfield Agricultural Summer Fair Location: Maryfield Rink, Maryfield, SK Contact: Freda Hill (306)646-5873 fmarghill@gmail.com July 25 - 26 Endurance Ride Nisbit Forest, SK Contact: Barb Hutton-Brown bhb@inet2000.com August 1-3 Saskatchewan Cowboy Dressage Mountain Trail and Cowboy Dressage Clinic with Dee Myers Vivian Depko Ranch, 2 miles East of Cardross. Contact: Kim Moats 306-539-5944 skcowboydressage@gmail.com August 4 Rosetown Riding Club Just for Fun Gymkhana Location: Rosetown Riding Arena Contact: Angie Cross 306-831-8365 ta.cross@hotmail.com
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September 7 Southeast Saskatchewan Dressage Show Series Ace Ranch, Box 204 Qu’Appelle, SK (306)527-0674
August 15 Rosetown Riding Club Little Buckaroo Fun Day Location: Rosetown Riding Arena Contact: Angie Cross 306-831-8365 ta.cross@hotmail.com
September 12 Rosetown Riding Club Just for Fun Gymkhana Location: Rosetown Riding Arena Contact: Angie Cross 306-831-8365 ta.cross@hotmail.com
August 16 Rosetown Riding Club Just for Fun Gymkhana Location: Rosetown Riding Arena Contact: Angie Cross 306-831-8365 ta.cross@hotmail.com
September 20 Priddy Farm Hunter Pace & Trail Ride Location: Priddy Farm, Saskatoon Contact: Elsie Priddy 306-374-1703 de.priddy@sasktel.net
August 25 Rosetown Riding Club Just for Fun Gymkhana Location: Rosetown Riding Arena Contact: Angie Cross 306-831-8365 ta.cross@hotmail.com
September 26 Rosetown Riding Club Just for Fun Gymkhana Location: Rosetown Riding Arena Contact: Angie Cross 306-831-8365 ta.cross@hotmail.com
August 29-30 Prairie N Forest Equestrian Club 12 Annual Show Meadow Lake Stampede Grounds Contact: Dianne Million (306)236-5085 million@xplornet.com
September 26 Southwest Ranch Horse Challenge Finals Kinetic Park, Swift Current, SK Contact: David Fiddler (306)741-9443 October 3 Rosetown Riding Club Just for Fun Gymkhana Windup Location: Rosetown Riding Arena Contact: Angie Cross 306-831-8365 ta.cross@hotmail.com
August 30 Priddy Farm Hunter Pace & Trail Ride Location: Priddy Farm, Saskatoon Contact: Elsie Priddy 306-374-1703 de.priddy@sasktel.net September 4-7 Saskatchewan Cowboy Dressage - 1st Canadian National Show and Gathering Lyn Ringrose-Mose, Martina Bone, Gigi Bailey Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds Contact: Kim Moats 306-539-5944 skcowboydressage@gmail.com
October 3 - 4 Endurance ride: Stockholm Fall Ride Stockholm, SK Contact: Robin or Jade Anderson (306)793-4557 rtanderson@sasktel.net or ja112001@hotmail.com October 10-11 Appaloosa Horse Club Thanksgiving Show Moose Jaw Golden Mile Arena Contact: Sue Smith - sk.smith@sasktel.net For show info: www.saskapp.ca
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