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When You Don’t Want Me Anymore By E.J. MacDonald Dear Human Companion… I won races for you/I ran barrels for you/I packed you down all the trails/I won many trophies and ribbons. Now I’m old/sick/injured/unwanted. What are you going to do for me?

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y reality could be pretty bleak, but you already knew that when you took me to the auction, or called that man with the strange trailer. I will end up in a place where the only sure thing is death. I can hear, smell and see them dying, being rendered unconscious by what’s called a captive bolt gun, in front of me, hung up by a leg and having their throats unceremoniously slashed; they are still alive when this is done.

This could have been avoided, but no. You just HAD to wring a last few dollars out of this?

If you haven’t committed to this, the unkindest cut of all, there are better things you can do for me.

Am I ill (be it mentally or physically) or very old? Please, shoot me. I’m not kidding. If you have experience with firearms, through hunting perhaps, then take me somewhere suitable and tie me firmly. Then point that gun at my head (read the Care and Handling of Equines, they tell you the proper place to aim at) and give me a quick end. Or even call a policeman to do it, clarifying that a vet has told you this is okay.

Or call Carson’s Deadstock, they will come and do this service (I know they will at least remove my body afterwards) and then I will be off over the Rainbow Bridge and you can feel good that you gave me dignity.

Another option, if we know we have time to spare, is to call my doctor to come and put me to sleep. Sure, it might cost you a bit, but didn’t having me around for years already do that? Please don’t fail me in this final decision. If you loved me, you will do this. If you were there when I was born, this should go double for you.

If I am NOT ill or old, consider giving me to someone else. I could be good for riding therapy. Or I could teach some kid (or kids) to ride. If I am off the track, I could be a project for someone, to give me another career. I learned to race - think of what else I could learn to do.

If I can’t do those sliding stops anymore, I can still pack you (or someone else) down the trails. Give me the chance to do this.

If I do not make you happy anymore, give me the chance to make someone else happy. Please.

If I raced, and I’m not able to win at the level I used to, consider selling (or even giving) me to a budding owner or trainer, one just starting to establish their career in the racing industry. Please remember that I did try, and even I have off days. Or maybe the competition is just better than I am. I could also be somebody’s jumper, as I am brave already and speed is 2 • Saddle Up • September 2014

my job.

Or I might surprise you and round up cattle like the Quarter Horses do. If I AM a running Quarter Horse, then consider the cattle disciplines, or barrel racing as a new job for me. I’m fast already; let me take someone to the championships.

If I am a Standardbred, then somewhere there’s a new driver for me, and a new buggy. I am a good friend to the Amish in many places, and if you’re into driving, then I can be a good friend to you too. Endurance riding is another area I can excel at, or even general trail riding. Just give me the chance to prove it.

If I am a pony, and you (or your kids) have outgrown me, consider that there is always someone out there who is, right now, the size you were before that growth spurt. And I could be a great companion to them, just as I was to you. So what if I am getting on in years, I can still teach a youngster how to ride.

There are so many things I could do for you, or someone else. Please remember this when it comes time for us to part ways.

Sincerely, Your Horse/Pony E.J. MacDonald is a writer, horse owner, and racehorse trainer (since 2009) and has been involved in the horse industry since 1989.

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2014 Alberta Wish Rides

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rganizers of the Alberta Wish Ride supporting the Children’s Wish Foundation are looking for more riders for the two September events. This is the sixth year for the Alberta Wish Ride which, to date, has donated $175,000 to the Children’s Wish Foundation to support Alberta children and their families. “We have two great locations this year for the rides, offering outstanding accommodations, camping facilities and spectacular rides,” said ride co-founder, Irene White.

“The volunteer organizers of the rides have put together great programs and there will be lots of prizes.”

Each ride is a one-day equestrian event. Riders collect pledges then attend the ride where they are treated to food, prizes, a silent auction and a great day on an escorted trail ride.

For each $25 raised, riders receive a ticket into a draw for a custom saddle. There will be a saddle at each of the events.

The Alberta Wish Ride will be at Sierra West Ranch on September 6 and the Historic Reesor Ranch on September 20. Full details of each event as well as information on how to register are available at www.albertawishride.ca. “Both events have a good number of riders registered, but there’s always room for more. We’re looking for more people to collect pledges and help us put a smile on the face of a very sick child.”

The Children’s Wish Foundation is a uniquely Canadian charity which helps Canadian children, families and communities by granting The two saddles available as prizes this the favourite wish of a year. child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.

Every wish creates moments of joy which ease the pain of a child, give respite to the child’s family, and connect healthcare professionals and communities in that burning wish of hope.

The foundation has been granting wishes since 1984. Every wish is as unique as the child who makes it, from finally getting to cuddle with grandparents who live far away to hitting a puck with a favourite hockey player. In the often painful life of a seriously ill child, these wishes have made a tremendous difference.

For further information, visit the website at www. albertawishride.ca; or contact Irene White at 403-366-8199 or info@albertawishride.ca.

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From the Editor…

Features When You Don’t Want Me Anymore

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Alberta Wish Rides – Riders Wanted

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Mane Event – Chilliwack

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American Horsewoman’s Challenge

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Road Trips (How to Protect…)

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Saddle Fitting & Common Sense

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The “Canadian” Endangered Again

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Quesnel Young Rider

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Solving Problems Using Long Lines

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Wendell Monical: A Cowboy’s Cowboy 28 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

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all is fast arriving – kinda scary – where did the summer go when we were all bit**ing about the heat? And the fire season was in full force, hopefully now the weather will settle things down a bit. But no snow till end of November… please??

I enjoyed reading Nancy and Angie E.J. MacDonald’s story on page 2, Photo courtesy of Michelle Gauthier hopefully that will give some of you ideas or options on what to do with ‘that’ horse. Personally, I could not sell or rid an older horse… he/she is mine for keeps, to take care of till death do us part.

But for some of you, as E.J. mentions, if that older horse is still capable of bringing joy to someone’s life, and the horse is “healthy” then by all means let that horse go to someone who needs the famous ‘babysitter’ to teach a new (young or older) person all about horses (I love those stories!). But I do disagree with those wanting to unload an aged horse (who now needs special care) – that is a whole other story and… just my opinion.

We have so many different stories in this month’s issue and still LOTS of events in the What’s Happening calendar… so get out there, enjoy riding, enjoy your horse… enjoy it all… before the snow flies (yikes!)

Nancy CONTRIBUTORS: Stephanie Kwok, E.J. MacDonald, Roger Matas, Hazel Plumbley, Christa Miremadi, Ken Cameron, Ruth Donald, Carolyne Blanchet, Judy Newbert, Mark McMillan, Beth Marks, Valerie Barry, Lisa Kerley, Lorraine Pelletier ON THE COVER: Fern Valley Appaloosas, www.fernvalleyappaloosas.com MASTHEAD PHOTOS: (regular features) By Rein-Beau Images OFFICIAL VOICE FOR: Back Country Horsemen of BC, BC Paint Horse Club, Lower Mainland Quarter Horse Assoc., BC Rodeo Association MEDIA PARTNER WITH HORSE COUNCIL BC and BUSINESS MEMBER WITH AEF

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

from Nancy Roman

IF IT WEREN’T FOR VOLUNTEERS….

There would be no clubs, associations, horse shows, events, trail rides, clinics, rodeos, fall fairs, tack sales, fundraisers, meetings, socials, award banquets, THE LIST GOES ON… ~ You couldn’t get into (or out of) the show or riding ring because there was no volunteer to open the gate Nancy Roman volunteering as ~ You won’t get a ribbon or award because there was no volunteer to give it to you; and no volunteer announcer at a recent AERC who ordered them Schooling Show. ~ You wouldn’t know if you won that ribbon or award, because there was no volunteer announcer to Photo by Cathy Reggelsen say so ~ There was no exhibitor number on your back, because there was no volunteer to place that order ~ Want to enter a timed event – sorry, no volunteer timers ~ Looking for your name and photo on the club’s website or Facebook page? Won’t be there, as there was no volunteer to upload it AND THE LIST GOES ON… What do volunteers do? Make it ALL HAPPEN… for YOU! Why? Because they WANT IT (to happen) too!

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

AND THE LIST GOES ON… Don’t we all lead busy lives? I work, you work, don’t most of us work? And what for? Isn’t it to indulge in our extracurricular (horse) activities?

So please, take the time, do your part, volunteer when you can, spare a day or a half day, clubs/events NEED YOU. Without the volunteers… we have nothing… then what do you do with your horse(s) ?

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Join Us at The Mane Event By Gail Barker EQUINE EDUCATION, SHOPPING AND FUN ON OCTOBER 24–26, 2014 AT HERITAGE PARK IN CHILLIWACK BC

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he Trainers Challenge features three amazing trainers this year. Matt Mills enjoyed a successful career as a youth rider winning multiple championships in Western Pleasure, Horsemanship and Trail. In 1996 he switched his focus to reining and later set-up his own training operation in Arizona.

He trains and shows futurity and derby horses and also coaches successful non-pro and youth riders. One of his most memorable accomplishments was winning the 2006 USEF Open Reining Championships on Easy Otie Whiz in Lexington, Kentucky. With a career-high score of 231.5, that ride qualified him to be a member of Team USA that brought home the gold medal from the WEG in Aachen, Germany. Matt has consistenly ranked on the NRHA Top 20 Professional Riders List and has NRHA lifetime earnings of over $500,000. He is regularly a finalist at major NRHA events and has received several titles including NRHA Intermediate Open Futurity Champion and multitple titles at the National Reining Breeders Classic.

Another competitor, also from Arizona is Brandi Lyons.

Brandi is the daughter of well-known horseman John Lyons and grew up watching and riding alongside her father. Brandi conducted her first clinic in 1997 and has never looked back.

Until 2008 Brandi travelled extensively doing clinics, but then she decided to slow things down a bit and spend some more time with her five daughters, however she couldn’t stop working with horses and she started a monthly training program and then some smaller clinics. Brandi’s philosophy reflects the Lyons’ approach to horse training – using gentle training methods, earning the horse’s respect and gaining a willing and trusting partner.

Rounding out the Trainers Challenge is Scott Purdum of Maryland. Scott’s family raised and trained Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds and he began riding at a very young age. As he grew up he showed hunter and pleasure horses, which he continues to do. He has worked in the Quarter Horse industry with trainer Ken Adkins and studied Equine Science at the University of

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Other additions to the expo include Brian Jensen for Driving. Brian is a Senior HCBC Driving Judge and has been driving and competing with singles, pairs, tandem and fours for over 30 years. In 1994 Brian was long-listed for the CEF Driving Team and in 1995 he was carded by the Canadian Equestrian Federation now Equine Canada. Brian has travelled throughout North America and Europe judging events and giving clinics.

Brian and his wife Ursula, are also extremely well known in the Fjord world and have been breeding and training Fjords since the 1980’s.

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The Grounded Rider: Trailering Tales By Hazel Plumbley I recently had the opportunity to conduct some personal research on the differences between the transport of dogs and horses. One of each species at my house needed the attention of the veterinarian and let me just say that the attraction of the miniature horse suddenly became clear to me. In a pinch, you can put them in your car to go to the vet.

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ith all due respect to my dog, to say Jake Johnson is an anxious traveller would be understating just one of his many peccadillos. He was involved in a minor vehicle accident as a young dog and suffers from post-traumatic stress syndrome related to the event.

Nonetheless, his behaviour only begins once he is in the back seat, the trip is Photo by Brent Styra underway and the car has to take its first corner. However, his anxiety pales beside the terror my 24-year-old mare displays at the suggestion of a trailer ride that, naturally, precludes her from loading. Of course, her terror is likely bested by my own – who in their right mind tries to put a

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So this month, I’m out of the saddle and back on the ground with trailer loading training underway. My gelding marches in like a trooper and I can report that success is being realized in small increments with my mare. Clearly, time spent on the ground getting this sort of thing right for the horse in their early years is the best practice. The same can be said for horse owners… far less trailer terror is likely evident amongst those who led their first pony into the trailer at the age of three. Now, it’s no different for them than throwing the dog in the back seat of the car.

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Trailering Tales, cont’d With the ability to shrink a full-size horse still just science fiction, maybe what’s needed is a “horse share” program like Car2Go. Not the answer for a trip to the vet, but if I wanted to compete at a horse show, I would simply arrive at the venue, find the Grand Prix dressage horse I’d booked on-line, compete, and put the horse back in his paddock. Imagine the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions with fewer truck and trailer units on the highways. Of course, as a neighbour once pointed out, a Grand Prix level horse can be de-trained by poor riding in as little as two weeks, but I think I could beat that record in just one show. As such, there would need to be a skilled rider on hand after the event to re-install all the buttons the horse had before I deleted them over the course of the day.

While not ready to give up my riding for dog-involved activities, in many ways, canines can compete with horses in their ability to keep us engaged and active. Look at dog agility, Schutzhund, skijoring, disc dog and dock jumping, sports now competing for our weekend afternoon TV viewing attention.

Let’s not start the debate over the humanity of dog or horse racing here, but maybe there are other equine-like sports at which dogs could compete. As an example, I was outside my

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Horsewoman’s Challenge Update - Saddle Up, Media Sponsor IT’S ABOUT TIME WOMAN HORSE TRAINERS GET THE RECOGNITION THEY DESERVE!

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he American Horsewoman’s Challenge takes place on October 3-5 in Oklahoma City with 41 of the top ‘female’ trainers in the U.S. and Canada competing for a purse worth $28,000.

The Challenge shines the spotlight on the incredibly diverse talents of North America’s woman trainers (age 19 to 68) and rewards them for creating a well-balanced horse in the areas of Liberty, Cowboy Dressage and Ranch/ Trail Versatility. Each trainer had the opportunity to choose their favourite horse, build a bond, and show how far they can take that relationship in just six months (or less). It’s all about demonstrating their true skill and talent, not about creating just a “one-trick pony.� See how much they have accomplished at the finals in Oklahoma City.

Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster. com). Follow the competitors’ journeys by reading the competitor blogs at the Horsewoman’s Challenge website www.horsewomanschallenge.com and following the American Horsewoman’s Challenge on Facebook.

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Road Trips By Christa Miremadi HOW TO PROTECT YOUR HORSE’S EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Over the past while, I’ve had the pleasure of hitting the road with my horses. I’ve been to the desert, the mountains, the interior and the great grasslands and, soon, I’ll be crossing the provincial boundary into Alberta.

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t has been a real adventure and I’ve made some great friends along the way, but one thing has become clear: how stressful (for everyone) travelling with your horse can be.

There are many great articles and books out there about how to travel safely, how to be sure your truck and trailer are well maintained, etc. There are also many in-depth articles about doing your research and making sure your horses are up-todate on the vaccinations they’ll need to travel, how to get them to drink water while away and what safety gear they should wear. All of those things are very important, but what I want to talk about is how you can prepare your horse emotionally for travelling.

Horses are creatures of habit. They love routine and feel secure and comfortable when given consistency. You may not be able to make it so your horse doesn’t feel the emotional effects of travelling entirely, but you can surely ease him into the experience if you plan ahead and try a few of these ideas that I’ve used: 1. I start by doing a lot of “close to home” trips in the weeks before travelling. We trailer to the park, a friend’s arena or just go for a spin around the neighbourhood if I don’t have time for more. Getting your horses used to riding in the trailer as part of their routine can help them to feel less pressure on “the big day” when your own anxiety might be adding to the tension.

2. I try to move my horses around at home a bit. This may not be possible for everyone and if it’s not, not to worry - it’s not a “must do” but can be helpful. If your horses get used to the idea of sleeping in a different field, stall or paddock every now and then, it won’t be such a big deal on their time away from home.

3. Often horses are okay when they first arrive at a vacation spot. They’re used to short spurts away from home and tension and anxiety only rises after they’ve been standing in the strange, smaller-than-usual, holding pens that they’ll be calling home for the next few days. Upon arriving at your destination, a good ride and stretch of the legs can be helpful. This will do two very important things: • It allows horses to unwind and drain some of the emotional energy that may have built up in the trailer, work out any stiffness from the ride in the bumpy box and the physical exercise can help them to drain any emotional anxiety they may

otherwise relieve by pacing, cribbing, pawing, digging or fighting over the fence line later on.

• It helps horses to find comfort in the consistency that is your handling and expectations. Everything about the environment may have changed, but if you can represent consistency for them, they will begin to feel much more “at home” wherever they are.

4. Continuing on with the theme, keeping their feeding and cleaning schedule as close to what it was back home can help them to feel more secure as well. Sometimes this isn’t possible due to the nature of the trip, but when it is, the more things that feel like home, the better.

5. It has been my experience that even horses who appear calm can have felt enough stress during the trip to drop weight. Sometimes this is because they don’t eat and drink as well as they do at home.

Sometimes this is because they’re working harder than they usually do. My own horse suffers from ulcers if his stress gets too high so, at this time of year, he is given a supplement to counteract the effects of his anxiety. One of the things that can make ulcers even more uncomfortable than they already are is an empty stomach and, of course, the pain can cause them to not want to eat which will act as a giant, ugly vicious circle. Bringing along plenty of high-fiber, low-sugar hay cubes or other supplements that your horses enjoy eating and soaking them in water can help your horses get the hydration they may be lacking. Sometimes additional supplements for relieving gastro discomfort may be necessary. It’s best to be prepared.

6. Be ready for anything! When riding in the desert at the beginning of the summer, we were caught in a hail storm - that’s about the last thing I expected to encounter out there. A cougar?

Maybe. Some cows? Probably. But hail in the desert?! Lucky for us it didn’t last but when you’re in a strange place you may not know what to expect. Bring along a rain sheet or a cooler you can use to keep your horse warm if the weather gets colder than you expected. A cold-backed horse can lead to trouble, not to mention, if your horse isn’t having fun, you likely will not be either.

7. BUG SPRAY! Need I say more? Riding away from home can be a common place for accidents to take place. Not

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Road Trips, cont’d respecting the energy a horse may be building up or helping him to release it in a healthy way as expressed in #3 can be a pretty big factor, but sometimes it’s something much less obvious like the frustration energy that can be created by constant irritation. Help your horses to feel as physically comfortable as possible and they’ll be able to stay emotionally comfortable as well.

8. If it’s possible, horses will feel more comfortable with travel buddies such as horses they know from home or that they’ve travelled with before. If you’re planning a trip with someone whose horse your horse is not familiar with, plan some short rides together before “the big day” if possible. That can help your horse to Christa with her Arabian gelding, Fire, and Blue Heeler, Daisy, in Cache Creek. settle in to a new place more quickly thanks to the Photo by Carol Dymond. familiar friend. him there, you’re setting yourself up for the possibility of an 9. While on the road, take breaks. It’s tough accident or at the very least, disappointment. Be consistent in on a horse to stand in a moving trailer for long periods of time. your expectations but also realistic and understanding.

When it’s safe to do so, pull over at a rest stop and give your As I said, there are many great articles out there about horse some down time, even if it’s only for 10 minutes. It’s travelling safely with horses and I hope only to add a little food not just physically challenging to stay balanced while rattling for thought with this one. I’ve had such a fantastic summer and down the highway, it’s also incredibly stimulating mentally. My have a few trips yet to go. Keeping my horses emotionally happy mustang has a small crack to smell through while travelling and healthy on these trips is as important to me as keeping them and he gets as much of his nose through that crack as possible. physically healthy and safe.

Looking in my rear view mirror, I can see his upper lip curled up Happy trails and ride safe! to his nostrils and his pearly whites reflecting the sun. The smells of the changing landscape can be incredibly exciting. Sometimes Christa Miremadi has been working with horses since 1984, and is a a short rest will give them a chance to relax. partner and facility manager in her family business in Langley, Silver 10. Adjust your expectations. As I said before, consistency Star Stables, where she also provides riding instruction and conducts horsemanship clinics. Christa is dedicated to creating harmony and of your handling and expectations is important for your horse building relationships between horses and humans through compassionate to feel comfortable and “at home” on the road but the reality communication, and to strengthening partnerships by sharing the horse’s is that your horse may be over stimulated, over worked, tired, point of view. excited, frustrated, anxious or any number of other states of mind. If you fail to recognize where your horse is at and meet (See her listing in the Business Services Section under TRAINERS)

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Saddle Fitting and Common Sense By Ken Cameron, K.C. Saddlery Fjord, Canadian, Curly, Friesian, Saddlebred, Tennessee Walker, Trakehner, Andalusian, Lusitano, Peruvian, Dutch Warmblood, Morgan, Hanoverian, Arabian, Australian Stock Horse, Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse…

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

Each also having a limitation of their own.

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or the saddle industry this is a huge challenge. What happens to the factory made? They consider numbers.

Quarter Horse obviously has the lead. This is why western saddles are defined as Semi Quarter Horse, Quarter Horse or Full Quarter Horse.The other breed owners need to take special care in selecting equipment. There are a few manufacturers that cater to special interest groups.

I cannot emphasize enough, the importance of walking through the fitting process yourself, very carefully. Relying on a salesman, in my experience, has not worked. Educate yourself.

It is your horse and your responsibility.

When you buy a pair of shoes for yourself, do you rely on the salesperson to tell you what fits? Fit is not rocket science. Maybe all you need is an insole to make the shoes fit. Even a different pair of socks can make the difference. Who needs a Doctor to tell you your shoes don’t fit after you have crippled yourself?

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A sore horse is often difficult to detect. We often ignore the signs, believing the horse has developed an attitude, when in fact this change is caused by pain. Shortened strides, swishing tail, pinned ears, nervousness and an otherwise mentally preoccupied horse may be the signs of poor fitting equipment.

Tired areas on your horse can be relieved by changing your equipment periodically, for example a blanket, cinch, even a different saddle from time to time.

In my many years of experience making custom saddles I find you could have the perfect fitting saddle and still end up with a sore horse: 1) over exposure 2) horse not in shape 3) wrong pad or blanket 4) dirty cinch 5) horse lost weight

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Saddle Fitting, cont’d 6) horse gained weight A host of reasons.

Be prepared to do ongoing monitoring so that you can make minor adjustments to keep your horse happy. A custom fitted saddle is not the end all.

1) If you have it placed too far forward, held in place with a breast collar, you can pinch the shoulder blade.

2) If you use a thick felt pad, you have to over cinch and you also limit the flexing that should occur between the horse and stiff saddle.

3) The wrong width of a cinch will cause the saddle to migrate to an unfavourable spot.

4) An unclean blanket, pad, cinch or even an unclean horse can damage the skin.

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

Products that put your horse at a disadvantage: 1) Poor fitting tree – wrong size, too wide or too narrow; wrong shape, creates a pressure point.

2) Poor fitting saddle – skirts that pinch your horse’s upper shoulder; skirts that rub the loin area.

3) Rigging placement – not in keeping with your horse’s shoulder angle; pulls your saddle back; pulls your saddle ahead.

4) Excessive blanketing or padding – uses up all the room a saddle has for gullet space; promotes over cinching.

5) Unforgiving cinch and latigo – nylon has no stretch or forgiveness; the only give is in your horse’s muscle or tissue.

6) Heat reflective blankets, pads or cinches – rubber neoprene, polyester, nylon are heat reflective; they will not help your horse stay cool.

Good Horsemanship starts with Common Sense!

Ken Cameron is 73 years ‘not’ old. He has 46 years of experience building saddles and 61 years as an avid horseman. For 21 years he has owned/operated K.C. Saddlery in Red Deer, and 17 years at Stampede Shop in Dawson Creek. For 5 years he was teaching the saddle making course at Olds College and 3 years of custom saddlery in Penhold. Still an avid horseman, Ken currently has two 15-year-old geldings, one 6-year-old stallion and two mares.

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New DVD: The Horse’s Respiratory System By Andrea Steele

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dvanced Equine Studies is DVD programming created by Mouse Hole Farm Productions of Durham, Connecticut, to bring artful and in-depth learning experiences to equestrians worldwide. “The Horse’s Respiratory System” is a 5.5-hour three-disc DVD set; it is the first title in the series of DVDs that will explore all of the horse’s bodily systems as well as other topics of interest to riders and caregivers. Early reviews call The Horse’s Respiratory System “ground-breaking” and “…taking education to a whole other level.”

I have received comments from many high-profi le trainers that riders are not sufficiently knowledgeable about the horse. I formed my production company to address the need for serious education that is formatted in a way that is fun to watch and easy to understand.

The Horse’s Respiratory System DVD begins at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in Massachusetts, where Dr. Melissa Mazan, Director of the Equine Sports Medicine Program and a leading veterinary authority on equine respiratory health, takes us into the hospital’s lung function laboratory to see how respiratory disease is diagnosed and treated.

An engaging speaker, Dr. Mazan continues this learning experience in the classroom to discuss respiratory anatomy, lung function, and common infectious and non-infectious respiratory diseases. She notes that most stabled horses have some degree of airway inflammation without any clinical sign of disease. Managing the horse’s environment can stop

inflammation from reaching the point where it adversely affects performance under saddle.

The program also features John Blackburn, senior principal of Blackburn Architects, P.C., a leader in the design of premier equestrian facilities throughout North America. John explains how his designs promote respiratory health for both horse and rider. Canadian equine nutrition expert and author Karen Briggs joins the healthy environment discussion with feeding for respiratory health and specific practices for feeding horses with existing respiratory conditions.

Rounding out the team, Abigail Nemec, Director of Equine Studies at Post University, presents informative “Horse Chat” segments in which she demonstrates such things as how to measure the horse’s respiration rate and discusses the horse’s sense of smell, the cough reflex and breath holding. The program is enhanced by host Maureen VanDerStad as she asks insightful questions to ensure that each topic is accessible to the entire viewing audience.

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Canada’s National Horse Endangered Again

By Ruth Donald of the Canadian Horse Heritage & Preservation Society

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t’s been 16 years since I saw my first Canadian Horses at Jim and Yvonne Hillsden’s ranch in Cherry Creek BC and fell in love with the hardy, sensible breed that has been an integral part of Canada’s history. Since the mid-1600s, they’ve pulled wagons, sleighs, ploughs and logs, and taken the nation’s inhabitants to and from work, church and school. Brave and loyal, they died by the thousands carrying soldiers and artillery into battle. In recognition of the breed’s contribution to the nation’s history, the Canadian was proclaimed the National Horse of Canada in 2002.

When I first encountered the Canadian, the breed was almost unknown outside of Quebec and considered in danger of extinction. In the late 90s and first years of this century, dedicated breeders worked diligently to get recognition for the breed and preserve the old bloodlines. They tried to retain the qualities that had allowed the breed to survive under harsh conditions and earn it the nickname, “The Little Iron Horse.” It is such a versatile breed that Canadians can compete in many modern disciplines, from driving and trail riding to dressage and performance classes.

Happily, these days, BC’s Canadian Horse owners are more likely to hear “Is that a Canadian?” than “What kind of horse is that?” However, the economic downturn that affected North America just as the Canadian was starting to make a comeback has had a disastrous effect on this rare breed. Many Canadian breeders were forced to cut back on their breeding programs or even sell off their herds. As a result, the number of new

Canadian Horse registrations has been falling steadily and is now lower than it’s been since 1991. At this rate, in 10 years, the breed’s population will once again be at critical levels.

These numbers are a wakeup call for fans of this wonderful and uniquely Canadian breed.

With the breed still relatively rare (about 5800 registered horses worldwide and falling), it’s been difficult to muster the numbers required to hold dedicated breed shows in BC but we hope that more Canadian Horse owners will join in celebrating this heritage breed. Members of the Canadian Horse Heritage and Preservation Society (CHHAPS) continue to introduce the versatile Canadian to horse lovers in BC and the USA by competing in a variety of open shows, participating in drill teams and parades, and showing off their horses in public venues.

You may have seen our displays at the BC Northern Exhibition in Prince George, the North West Horse Fair in Oregon, or elsewhere. This year, watch for our demonstrations at the Mane Event in Chilliwack and be sure to visit the booth of the Canadian Horse Heritage and Preservation Society. CHHAPS welcomes new members, whether or not they own horses, to support our efforts to publicize and promote the Canadian Horse. It might be time for you to get a Canadian of your own!

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

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

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atasha Grapes of Quesnel has once again attended the Pony Club National Dressage championship, held in Ottawa this past July 16-21. Now aged 16, Natasha has been a rising star rider, representing Northern BC in many championships with her horse “Café Veanna.”

Veanna, a grey 12-year-old 16.1hh Thoroughbred/ QH cross mare, has been Natasha’s faithful winning partner in many equestrian events for the past eight years, when Natasha first joined the Quesnel Pony Club.

Natasha and Veanna over crosscountry course in Chase Creek.

Last year, Natasha placed third in Training level at the Pony Club National Dressage Championship held in Calgary. Although young riders qualify with their mounts, they do not ride their own horses at these championships, due to travelling logistics and constraints that would occur at that amateur level. This clearly adds difficulty to the competition but does help prove one’s true ability as a rider and horseperson.

We are very proud of Natasha and her accomplishments; this year, she helped team BC earn second place at the PC National Dressage Natasha this year at PC Dressage Championship by winning first place in First level Nationals. on her borrowed mount. Natasha is not only an accomplished dressage rider but also a regular winner in the show jumping circuits. Last year, she placed fourth at the Pony Club National jumping championship, which was held in Prince George.

Natasha’s accomplishments are true examples of how sportsmanship and horsemanship go hand in hand in the world of equestrian sports. The progression she has had with her mare Veanna over the past few years has been really exciting for us older riders to follow. Although she has always been extremely dedicated to the care of her horses (including all the borrowed mounts she has had to use at Championships), she has also developed a lot of Natasha and Veanna show jumping growth as a rider and horsewoman. at BC Summer Games 2013.

Of course, behind every dedicated young rider there has to be some dedicated parents: her mother Jenny has always been an essential part of the team. It is one of those simple pleasures in life to watch this solid and supportive team work together and also help other competitors - like me - at shows. They are definitely the tough competition to beat! This spring, again, Natasha took home the “Top Youth Rider” and “Top Pony Club Rider” award from the Prince George Spruce Ridge PC show and managed to qualify for the BC Heritage games held in Maple Ridge at the beginning of July. Congratulations Natasha! We are all very excited about your journey and proud of your development as a horsewoman and athlete.

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Bear Valley Rescue By Kelly Principe RESCUED HEARTS: THE THROES OF EQUINE REDEMPTION AT BEAR VALLEY RESCUE

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his month’s rescued herd is a group of 11 yearlings that were headed to slaughter had Mike and Kathy Bartley not intervened. There are 7 colts to be gelded and 4 fi llies.

There is a horse of every colour under the sun in this group, from blue and red roan to palomino, buckskin, dunskin, chestnut, and everything in between!

Beth is the fi lly that was found wandering, lost, extremely malnourished and badly injured in July. She still has a long way to go but is getting stronger and healthier every day and seems to be enjoying her food, shelter, and all the attention she has been getting. Time will tell if she will be adoptable, but there is always the possibility of fostering.

Fostering horses is a great way to contribute to the rescue without the commitment of life long adoption. We are always looking for people who have pasture to spare or room in their herd for one or two more. Generally the horses available for foster are not riding material; they may be unsound or have other issues (not necessarily medical). They would make wonderful companions for horses and humans alike. The “summer school” horses are coming along well; they have been haltered, saddled, introduced to a variety of scary objects and machinery, and are all farrier – ready.

Featured this month is Gizmo, a beautiful 2012 dun who came in with a group of yearlings from a feedlot in the beginning of 2013. This horse has a lot of promise; he’s going to be a good size, and solid – great potential as a heel horse. Gizmo has been gelded and will graduate at the top of his class from summer school.

Mike and Kathy Bartley have been rescuing horses from dire straits for over 10 years. Though heart wrenching at times, they have successfully adopted out over 500 horses. You can find Gizmo and over 100 more horses at www. bearvalleyab.org. LIKE us on Facebook! Or you can call us at 403-637-2708 in Sundre, Alberta.

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The Lundbom Lake Improvement Project HELP US HELP YOU….RIDE, RIDE…. RIDE!

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he Back Country Horsemen Society of BC (BCHBC) and Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC) are working in partnership to make improvements to one of the most popular equestrian camping and trail riding venues in the province of BC. Riders from all over BC and the State of Washington come here to enjoy holiday time with their horses and mules. The site is urgently in need of an upgrade!

This is a provincial project spearheaded by the Okanagan and Yarrow Chapters of BCHBC. There are 3 main priorities: 1. building a concrete lock block manure storage bin; 2. removing existing old pole corrals (10) and replacing with (30) 12x12’ pipe corrals; and 3. fencing off the wet area immediately behind the corrals.

RSTBC and BCHBC are looking for partners in this exciting project in the form of cash donations, materials (concrete lock blocks, wooden posts, hardware), or equipment and time.

We now have cash partners: Back Country Horsemen Chapters: Yarrow, Kamloops, North Vancouver Island, North Thompson, Shuswap, Aldergrove and Okanagan. Recreation Sites and Trails BC: Cascades District, Chilliwack Riding Club, Horse Council Zone 2 and Panorama Veterinary Services in Kelowna. But we need more help to provide riders with a first class place to recreate. You can also bring your bike and fishing rod!

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Solving Problems Using Long Lines By Judy Newbert Long lining (also called long reining) and ground driving are terms used almost interchangeably in the driving and riding horse worlds. It is defined as the horse travelling straight ahead with the driver (trainer) following and steering the horse. helpful with ridden horses but it is still dangerous if the horse is upset.

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n the initial stages of breaking, this allows the trainer to accustom the horse to going forward on his own (no one is leading him) and steering and working at various gaits. It is also very useful as a problem solving tool for BOTH riding and driving horses.

The best use of long reins is in the situation where the horse is dangerous to the rider or driver while being ridden or driven.

For instance, the horse who will not cross water and who, when pressed to go forward, either rears up dangerously, or spins so as to endanger the stability of the cart or carriage or kicks the front of the carriage. Horses that rear have not properly understood about going forward and this must be addressed before they are ridden or driven again. Horses who rear are, in my opinion, the most dangerous horses to try to reform and the horses who are most likely to reoffend. The use of long lines for these horses, especially if it is continued until the horse is over the habit, can be effective for these problems. If the long lining is terminated too soon, it is likely the horse will re-offend.

Some of these cases will take a long time to be reliable. Some may never be reliable.

In driving a horse, it is never recommended to have someone on the ground try to lead the horse forward because the shaft is in the perfect position to injure the leader should the horse suddenly bound ahead.

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In driving horses, the most common problems are not going forward (balkiness), problems with obstacles such as water (same as not going forward), and balance and flexion issues.

In balkiness and problems with water, the horse has not learned to ALWAYS go forward. When the horse refuses and you hit him with the whip, he may simply stay stopped, may start backing up uncontrollably, may rear up, may spin around or may kick at the cart. If he remains stopped you may be able to persist and get the job done but with any of the latter four behaviours you are better off removing him from the cart and handling the situation from the ground.

With balkiness, there may be many different problems including poor harness fit (especially ill-fitting breastcollars making it impossible to pull), too heavy a vehicle for the horse, using a vehicle with brakes that are dragging making the horse’s job much harder, and possibly stopping on a grade either uphill or downhill and expecting the horse to hold the load while stopped (driver error). The horse may also have a veterinary continued on page 22

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Solving Problems, cont’d issue, soreness or lameness making it impossible for him to do his job. You must progressively check and test each item before deciding the horse’s attitude is the problem. Unhitching the horse from the vehicle may help reveal what the problem is. If your horse willingly pulls another vehicle or a tire as you did during the initial breaking stages, the problem is with your vehicle. If he starts to balk while pulling the tire, the problem is either the horse or the harness. If a complete review of the harness does not reveal any problems then a veterinary visit is necessary to reveal any sort of lameness or soreness. If the harness and any veterinary issues are eliminated as causes, the horse’s attitude must be the issue.

In this situation, the horse must be ground driven in the long reins in the situation where he balked. The horse must be made to go forward consistently. If he

backs up, let him back up until he is tired, and then go forward.

If he simply refuses to move, use the whip or have someone lead him a few times to get him going. Continued practice should solve the problem. If the horse refuses to go into water, school him in long lines over and in the water until he is totally comfortable with it.

You may need a human leader or another horse to get him into and through the water the first few times. Persistence will eventually work to get him in the water and repeated practice will confirm him in the better behaviour. Continue working him on long lines walking and trotting into the water until it is no longer an issue.

Then the horse can be hitched to the cart and the water practice repeated. If the

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that often retraining of the driver is also required in these situations because the driver often tenses up when approaching the water and the horse gets anxious because the driver is tense.

Balance and flexion issues can be practiced without the horse having to deal with the weight of the cart and without having to push against the shafts to turn the cart as this also upsets his balance.

Alternating ground driving and driving with the cart will be a help to the horse being able to sort out his balance issues.

In riding horses, two of the most common problems are flying lead changes and lateral work. Work on long reins gives you the advantage because you can control the hindquarters and the horse can function without the rider’s weight.

The same sequence of determining where the problem in the driving horse originated applies with the exception of the carriage, of course. Check the bitting, the saddle, the horse’s fitness, the rider and check for veterinary issues before deciding the horse is the source of the problem. Repeat the required work on long reins without the rider until the horse is comfortable. Then transition back to the rider.

The most difficult problem I have handled on long reins was a Grand Prix dressage horse that had started swinging his haunches badly during flying changes.

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attempts to correct him had deteriorated into using the spur to stop him swinging his haunches and him becoming progressively more panicky. I put the horse back on long lines and worked with him doing the changes off a voice aid and a change of direction only. I then used the long lines to help control his hindquarters and his balance (all changes on bending lines). The long lines helped keep his haunches straight by putting pressure on his face (I had to go back to the lungeing cavesson for steering) when he deviated too much and he figured out how to avoid that pressure on his face. Gradually he went back to flying changes without the swinging (both calmly and correctly). The longest part of the “fi x” was convincing him that his rider was not going to misuse the spur during the changes. His rider rode flying changes only on the long lines without the rider using the legs at all.

Gradually we were able to re-introduce the legs. Use of the spur at all during the changes often caused him to revert and he was never really completely reliable in the flying changes again.

been less than successful. Reforming rearers or kickers when the problem was not going forward and has only just started is easier. The problem can often not only be fi xing the behaviour, but also educating the rider or driver to properly handle the problem if it reoccurs.

Next month we will continue the long lining series by discussing exercises to do with young horses.

At Newbert Equine, we are “Everything for Driving.” The company is owned and run by Judy Newbert who has been driving for over 25 years and is a certified EC Driving Coach. She has competed in Pleasure and breed driving as well as CDE. NEE is a dealer for both leather and synthetic harness and Pacific Carriages (the best North American-made horse vehicles). We can fit everything from Mini to Draft. We also can advise on restorations, turnout, fitness and most other topics for driving horses. Judy also travels to give clinics and lessons.

Final Thoughts I have been most successful schooling horses who will not cross water. Removing the cart and introducing the horse properly to water solved the problem with much less risk to driver and equipment. The horses became reliable in going through all sorts of water (and some even learned to like it).

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What starts out as a transient cough when the horse begins exercising can, over time, become a severely debilitating respiratory disease, with your horse having to fight for every breath he takes. What has traditionally been known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heaves or Broken Wind and most recently referred to as Recurrent Obstructive Airway Disease (ROAD), is a disease of the respiratory system that is caused by a reaction to inhaled allergens.

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In Memoriam… (courtesy of Equine Canada)

Dianne Tidball 1932 – June 21, 2014

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he Canadian equestrian community is saddened to learn of the loss Dianne Tidball, on June 21 at 81 years of age, so shortly after the passing of her husband, George Tidball, also Canadian equestrian industry icon, who passed away June 3 at the age of 83.

Dianne was born in 1932, and in her early years, was in private school in England where she took riding lessons and fell in love with horses. Dianne and her young children moved to the United States to accompany George while he attended Harvard University.

Photo courtesy of While there, Dianne discovered a new Thunderbird Show Park. type of restaurant that served fast-food called McDonald’s. Dianne suggested to George that the restaurant be brought to Canada when they moved home. The first McDonald’s franchise was brought to western Canada in 1967 courtesy of the Tidballs. The family started a second restaurant franchise, called Keg (n’Cleaver), which opened its doors in 1971 in North Vancouver.

Dianne and George purchased 26 acres of land, and built the original Thunderbird facility in 1973, which quickly started to outgrow its location. In 2000, the Thunderbird Show Park opened its doors at the more spacious location at 72nd Avenue and 248th Street in Langley, BC. The venue is now one of North America’s premiere show jumping locations, hosting FEI level competitions.

In 2009 George and Dianne Tidball - Thunderbird Show Park were inducted into the Jump Canada Hall of Fame in the category of Builder (organization) for their great vision, contribution and passion for equestrian sports in Canada having been ranked in the top three facilities in North America for the past three years.

“While we mourn the passing of Dianne Tidball it must be done in conjunction with her recently deceased husband, George. They were a team. It was Dianne who encouraged George to obtain the McDonald’s franchise for Canada. It was Dianne who managed the horse shows at the old Thunderbird site in Langley, and when that property was sold, it was Dianne that insisted that she and George buy and develop a much larger acreage, this at a time when most people would be thinking of retirement,” said David Esworthy, past president of the Canadian Equestrian Federation (now Equine Canada) and judged jumpers, as the president of the jury, for many years at Thunderbird. “Due to her vision, we now have Thunderbird Show Park, one of the premier hunter/jumper facilities in North America. Her vision is now a legacy being carried forward by their four children.”

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Cariboo Chatter By Mark McMillan

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ariboo Chrome (“Boo”) is turned out with the other horses and has settled in nicely. It’s nice, too, as we can go out and catch him and put a halter on him no problem. We’ve let numerous people go up and pat him now and he’s finally figured out that a human is a human. Kathy’s sister was here for a visit and worked him a little in the round pen... he did well - hadn’t forgotten a thing!

Boo is now accepting strangers - he’d never seen Kathy’s sister Beth before but let her brush him.

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

The Watch Lake/Green Lake Gymkhana on Saturday, August 9, was a great day. It was not quite as hot as the July one and the entries were good - down only two from last month, at 39. A few new faces this time, too, which is always nice to see. Riders came from Victoria, Vancouver, 70 Mile, 100 Mile, Williams Lake,

150 Mile, Clinton, Forest Grove, Kelowna, Empire Valley and Lone Butte.

Coming Up Once again some excitement in 100 Mile House as the BC Professional Bull Riders Finals takes place September 5-6. The highlight for spectators at any rodeo is the bull riding - they save it to last for this reason.

Just imagine an entire weekend of bull riding!

Eighty bulls in total will try to buck off the

August Results: SENIORS Pole Bending - 1st Dennis Gunn, 2nd Mandy Pincott Stake Race - 1st Dennis Gunn, 2nd Mandy Pincott Barrel Race - 1st Dennis Gunn, 2nd Mandy Pincott Key Hole - 1st Harrison Dann, 2nd Terris Billyboy INTERMEDIATE Pole Bending - 1st Kailey Dube, 2nd Melanie Wintjes Stake Race - 1st Melanie Wintjes, 2nd Kayley Billyboy Barrel Race - 1st Kailey Dube, 2nd Kayley Billyboy Key Hole - 1st Kailey Dube, 2nd Russell Allison JUNIOR Pole Bending - 1st Cecilia Warren, 2nd Ellen Holmes Stake Race - 1st Ellen Holmes, 2nd Cecilia Warren Barrel Race - 1st Cecilia Warren, 2nd Ellen Holmes Key Hole - 1st Cecilia Warren, 2nd Tatiana Hill PEE WEE Pole Bending - 1st Kennedy Kolyzenk, 2nd Hatti Holmes Stake Race - 1st Hatti Holmes, 2nd Kennedy Kolyzenk Barrel Race - 1st Hatti Holmes, 2nd Kennedy Kolyzenk Key Hole - 1st Hatti Holmes, 2nd Kennedy Kolyzenk PEE WEE LEAD LINE Pole Bending - 1st Justine Billyboy, 2nd Larah Pincott Stake Race - 1st Kalee Pincott, 2nd Larah Pincott Barrel Race - 1st Justine Billyboy, 2nd Larah Pincott Key Hole - 1st Justine Billyboy, 2nd Larah Pincott Boot Race - 1st Harrison Dann, 2nd Cecilia Warren Ribbon Race - 1st Rob and Kailey Dube, 2nd Madi McDougall and Harrison Dann AGGREGATE TOTALS FOR AUGUST: Seniors: 1st Dennis Gunn, Runner-up Mandy Pincott Intermediates: 1st Kailey Dube, Runner-up Melanie Wintjes Juniors: 1st Cecilia Warren, Runner-up Ellen Holmes Pee Wee: 1st Hatti Holmes, Runner-up Kennedy OVERALL AGGREGATE TOTALS FOR JULY AND AUGUST: Seniors: 1st Terris Billyboy, Runner-up Dennis Gunn Intermediates: 1st Kailey Dube, Runner-up Kaylee Billyboy Juniors: 1st Cecilia Warren, Runner-up Jazmyne Bittner Pee Wee: 1st Kennedy Kolyzenk, no Runner-up

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

WOW, the weather couldn’t be hotter could it? The Annual Cariboo Plateau Competitive Trail Ride (CTR) on August 8-9 at the Hills Health Ranch at 108 Mile was great (not too hot... could have been 30) - they had 29 riders start with 22 completions. There were some disqualifications for going off trail and a few lameness pulls. Three levels of distances were offered; Level One is approximately 15 miles (2 loops), Level Two is 25 miles (2 loops) and Level Three is around 40 miles (3 loops).

See the results submitted by Pat Hayward (secretary) on page 48.

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

top 20 bull riders in BC. The cowboys get four bulls each. Start time is 6:00pm on Friday and 1:00pm on Saturday. A new and very exciting feature this year is the Wild Horse Race which will probably take place as the half time show!

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Cariboo Chatter, cont’d WHAT’S THIS? Readers do you know what this is?

The correct answer will be printed in the next issue.

What’s your guess?

Sam and Hatti Holmes from Empire Valley trying not to break or let go of the ribbon in the ribbon race.

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

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

Admission at the door is only $15 per day for adults, $10 for students (18 and under), and $5 for seniors and kids under six.

The third of three “Wheels at Wildwood” driving clinics and camps at Wildwood Farm in 100 Mile House takes place in September. Both experienced competitors and brand-new drivers enjoy the three-day camps. Dressage, obstacle and cones practice, as well as “on the ground” presentations by EC certified driving coach Elisa Marocchi.

For more information, contact Elisa at emarocchi@wildwoodfarm.ca.

(L to R) Kathy McMillan, Kathy Puetter, Carmen Letawski and Terri Grubisec. Kathy Puetter bought the Meadow Springs Ranch gift certificate at the 2013 Horsey Ladies Fundraiser Auction in Armstrong.

The Huber Farm in 70 Mile House will be hosting Cariboo Trails Field Trial September 27-28. For more information, phone Ken Huber at 250-456-6050 or send email to huberx3@telus.net.

The BCRA rodeo schedule - the BCRA Championship Finals are September 12-14 in Quesnel.

If you have any Cariboo Chatter that you would like included please email Mark at msprings@bcinternet.net and put “Cariboo Chatter” in the subject line.

Last Month’s What’s This?

The August item was one from the Meadow Springs Museum. It’s a set of three batteries that powered the telephone in a house.

As you can see in the photo, these are Eveready Gray Label. We had three correct answers this month.

Ray Cody, Abbotsford BC Henry Pranke, 100 Mile House BC Ivan Steinke, Clairmont AB

**NEW** Post your guess on Saddle Up magazine’s Facebook page. Then the correct answers will be printed in the next magazine; and acknowledged on Facebook.

This month’s item belongs to Ewa and Voytek Foik at 83 Mile. It’s not exactly an easier one to guess but it’s interesting!

The size is 1.75 inches tall X 5.25 in X 7.25 in (not including the handle). Note the hinge for the top lid is on the handle side and there’s a tab on top for a thumb pull to open the lid (so it can be held and opened with one hand). Good luck!

Post your guess on our Facebook page or e-mail Mark at msprings@ bcinternet.net and put “What’s This?” in the subject line. Send us your full name, city and province please.

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Wendell Monical: A Cowboy’s Cowboy By Beth Marks I guess that, after you’ve spent 75 years in the saddle ranching, you have a few things to say about it. Wendell Monical is my old friend; when I first moved to Canada and the Cariboo following Sam, the cowboy that captured my heart, I met Wendell.

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he year was 1982 and he pulled up to the Bridge Creek sorting yard where we were inoculating, separating and ear tagging cattle. I was closest to his truck so he spoke to me. After introducing himself he said, “I want to talk to whoever knows what’s going on.” “Peter is the ranch manager,” said I, “I’ll go get him.” Wendell quickly stopped me to clarify, “I didn’t ask to speak to the manager; I asked to speak to whoever knows what’s going on.” How could you not love that?

Yesterday, I dropped in on Wendell and we sat at his kitchen table at the 105 to talk for a couple of hours. He’s looking at the end game and his life in review. So I asked him a few questions and I want to share some of his story and cowboy wisdom.

To know a horse, to know a dog, to know the ups and downs of ranching you have to have the heart of a cowboy.

And, any loss of the cowboy spirit is a loss of soul in my books. And, for sure, if you look up heart of a cowboy in the dictionary you’re going to see a picture of Wendell, his face now etched with nearly 8 decades of rugged ranch work.

Photo submitted Wendell was born into ranching. His folks had a ranch in the McKenzie Canyon in Oregon. Then, without his wife’s knowledge, Wendell’s dad bought land in the high desert country and when his wife asked how he was going to get his cattle there the answer was that Wendell and his brother Bob would take them. Wendell was about seven years old and Bob about 10. It was a six day trip! Each evening their dad caught up to them in his truck and brought dinner and their bedrolls.

Photo courtesy of BC Cowboy Heritage Society.

(Brother, Len, a very accomplished western sculptor, was not yet born.)

In 1962, the family moved to the 105 Ranch – and since then, even though he’s ranched some other places, there was nowhere better for Wendell. So he bought it.

Twice. His adventures have been wild, woolly and family affairs. There was the time he bought 100 head of horses at $100/head from Oscar at Ootza Lake and trucked them down to start breaking them with Neil Morrison.

“Well, we’re not doing anything else that day – may as well break horses… got that job Photo courtesy of BC Cowboy Heritage Society. done.”

One of Wendell’s favourite horses was Deuce; when inducted into the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame in 2005, he gave them Deuce’s hackamore. “They must have needed to fi ll a spot, is why they picked me.” His humble thought on that honour.

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Wendell Monical, cont’d An old native fellow, Clifford Eagle, let Wendell know one day that you’re never alone when you have your dog. And, one of Wendell’s best dogs was Nipper. More than one person offered unlimited dollars to buy that dog but there was nothing doing. One day 16 head of cattle got turned at the gate and Wendell had to push through all the others.

Then his dog, Nipper, disappeared. He reappeared 20 minutes later with all the missing cattle. Nipper took it upon himself to do that – he wasn’t asked. Wendell was also partial to the dog, “Miss Reins.”

His granddaughter asked him to look after the dog while she went to college. Needless to say, the dog lived out her life on the ranch keeping Wendell company until a year or two ago.

I asked about wrecks and he said the worst was when he was showing off for a pretty girl in his youth and got bucked sky high and came down on his neck, breaking it. “A damn shame, too. She was a really fine girl and she wasn’t impressed!”

Most of Wendell’s kids and grandkids took to the cowboy way and are still ranching in the Cariboo area. He told the tale of his daughter Rita asking him to give her the sorrel horse he’d been conditioning.

Turned out she wanted to enter him in an endurance race. First she had to stand with her saddle to get weighed. Problem was, she couldn’t hold up the weight of her saddle. She was nine! She won the 50 mile endurance race and her dad rode along way back in the pack – he rode “a soft horse” he hadn’t had time to condition yet.

A few great quotes of Wendell’s: 1. There’s something you can learn from everybody. Even if it’s how not to do something.

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

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

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

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

6. My kids know what to do. They’ll burn me when I die and spread my ashes on the horse bones out there. That’s where I want to be.

Though the years Wendell has mentored and helped many a cowboy and cowgirl. If you’re a straight shooter, you have a friend for life, through thick and thin.

Hats off in salute to this great Cariboo cowboy.

Author - Beth Marks Professional Sutton REALTOR® by day, cowgirl at heart

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

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he Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy (FRA) on 23 August-7 September brings together 967 athletes and 1,113 horses from 74 nations for 15 days of world-class competition in Jumping, Dressage and Para-Equestrian Dressage, Eventing, Driving, Endurance, Vaulting and Reining.

A parade of athletes from the 74 participating nations, an incredible musical and hi-tech lightshow extravaganza featuring over 100 horses, the Garde Républicaine and giant Mexican waves entertained a sellout crowd of 21,000 for the Opening Ceremony of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 in Normandy at the D’Ornano Stadium on August 23rd.

FEI President HRH Princess Haya and Laurent Beauvais, President of the Games Organizing Committee and President of the Lower Normandy Region, welcomed athletes, officials, sponsors, spectators and media to Normandy for two weeks of world class equestrian sport in the heart of horse country.

Laurent Beauvais spoke warmly of the 3,000 volunteers that will be working at the venues to optimize the Games experience, and many of them had the opportunity to parade in front of the spectators as part of tonight’s ceremony.

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

3,000 sets of open arms,” Laurent Beauvais said. “The volunteers bind our organization. We can all be so proud of them. For months now they have been our greatest ambassadors for the Games, the greatest ambassadors for Normandy and indeed the greatest ambassadors for France!”

Princess Haya, speaking in French and English, also expressed her gratitude to everyone involved in making the Games possible. “On behalf of everyone here tonight, and everyone around the world who will enjoy these seventh World Equestrian Games, I want to thank the people of Normandy for so warmly welcoming us to this beautiful region,” Princess Haya said.

“I also want to thank the World Equestrian Games Foundation, Alltech, and the many volunteers who have given so generously of their time and energy. These Games could not happen without you. And of course, I want to thank all of the athletes who have come to Normandy to pursue their dreams.

You are at the pinnacle of our sport; you have earned the right to be here through your hard work and dedication. Whether you win or lose, these Games are sure to be a highlight of your career.

I am confident that you will represent our sport well and prove yourselves to be true champions. I wish you all the best of luck.”

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Alltech FEI, cont’d 2014 in Normandy respecting and abiding by the rules which Princess Haya then invited French Prime Minister Manuel Valls to declare the Games open, the first time in the history of govern them, committing ourselves to our sport without doping, the World Equestrian Games that there in the true spirit of welfare of the horse and has been a Prime Minister at the opening of sportsmanship, for the glory of equestrian ceremony. sport and the honour of our teams.”

The top-level French Government A total of 478,000 tickets of the 500,000 delegation also included Bernard on offer had already been sold before Cazeneuve, Minister of the Interior, tonight’s Opening Ceremony, and with top Laurent Fabius, Minister of Foreign sport across the FEI disciplines from now Affairs, Stéphane Le Foll, Minister of until 7 September, a fantastic spectator Agriculture Affairs and government experience is guaranteed over the next 15 spokesman, and Thierry Braillard, Under Horseman extraordinaire Lorenzo was one of days! the highlights of the Opening Ceremony in Secretary for Sport.

For more information see: www. front of a sellout crowd of 21,000 spectators.

French team member and former normandy2014.com (Arnd Bronkhorst/FEI) athlete representative on the FEI Bureau, History Hub Kevin Staut, and Anne Prain, President of the Ground Jury for The FEI World Equestrian Games™ are held every four years in the middle Para-Equestrian Dressage took the FEI pledge on behalf of the of the Olympic and Paralympic cycle. They were first hosted in Stockholm athletes and judges.

(SWE) in 1990 and have since been staged in The Hague (NED) in 1994, On behalf of all the FEI officials, Anne Prain spoke of the Rome (ITA) in 1998, Jerez (ESP) in 2002, and Aachen (GER) in 2006. The first Games to be organized outside Europe were the Alltech FEI World spirit of fair play and integrity, while the athletes’ pledge was Equestrian Games™ in Kentucky (USA) 2010. given by Kevin Staut: “In the name of all riders, I promise that we shall take part in the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

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Western Dressage Up North By Colleen Wangler

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ld Baldy Ranch in Dawson Creek was excited to host a Western Dressage Clinic on August 1-4, put together by our hard-working Dressage BC Zone 8 representative, Coleen Mathews. The goal of Western Dressage is the development of the horse into a happy athlete through harmonious education. As a result, it makes the horse calm, supple, loose and flexible, but also confident, attentive and keen, thus achieving perfect understanding with his rider, travelling in a balanced, natural way showing correct bending in the figures of the test, maintaining a light contact with the rider. The gaits should neither be too slow, which interrupts the rhythm, balance and flow of the gait, nor too fast and appear rushing or tense.

Our clinician and my personal best friend of 44 years was Monique Fraser, 2002 Equine Canada Level 2 coach, 1994 Equine Canada Senior Basic Dressage Judge and owner of Rosewyn Stables Riding School, Langley (established 1993). Monique herself was trained by the late Dietrich Von Hopffgarten, coach to several Canadian Olympic Teams and Leslie Reid, three-time Olympic Team Dressage rider, among many talented Coleen Mathews on her Old others.

Baldy Ranch-bred gelding The weekend started with a Friday AW Black night meet-and-greet social BBQ and

campfire. Day 1 saw all nine of us pleasure riders, reiners and barrel racers have individual 45-minute lessons, learning how to keep our horses round, the hind legs active through transitions and corners, keeping the relaxation, riding STRAIGHT lines Averil Valine on her Mr Matt grandson and ROUND circles, square halts, how to salute a judge, etc. (Whew!) On Day 2, all but one of us rode the Western Dressage walk/jog test 3 and all took turns learning how to scribe and call the pattern. Averil Valine from LaGlace, AB, herself a talented Equine Canada Certified Western Coach, wowed us all as she did a splendid job riding her Western Dressage First Level Test, with leg yields and lengthenings in trot and canter on her grandson of my stallion (Goldun Poco Mr Matt), which was an added thrill for me.

We had members of the Dawson Creek Horse Club come out to audit the clinic and so impressed were they that they all came back for private lessons with Monique prior to her leaving on Monday. Everyone was blown away with how much Monique was able to teach us in such a short time and how much better we were riding even by the next day. A floodgate of enthusiasm has been released and we already have Monique booked for the next clinic on October 18-19!

Book Review ‘Learning by Example - Analyzing Functional Conformation for the Western Disciplines’ Author Judy Wardrope (This is the third in a series of “Learning by Example” books by this internationally renowned equine author and clinician) “Exceptional book” for the Western horse enthusiast This book focuses on horses used in the various Western disciplines, specifically Reining, Cutting and Barrel Racing and includes information about Working Cow Horses, Ropers and Steer Wrestling mounts.

“Although my personal interest is in dressage, I was utterly captivated by this book from the moment I first opened the cover,” said Ceci Flanagan-Snow, a published equine photographer and writer. “It is well written and illustrated with hundreds of relevant photographs making the concepts easy to understand and remember. I hope that this book, and its siblings, accomplishes Wardrope’s goals of improving the wellbeing and longevity of competition horses through helping horse people to understand and implement the principles of functional conformation in their breeding, purchasing, training and exhibiting programs.”

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A horse that is “built to do the job” will be more successful in competition, will be easier to train for specific activities, will be less prone to injury, and will be happier in its work. The book asks horse people to think of the jobs we ask horses to do in mechanical terms – compressing, extending, accelerating, decelerating, turning, etc. and to relate the mechanical build of the horse to the mechanical requirements of the job.

250 pages with over 420 photos.

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n support of the Amanda Todd Legacy Society, HORSES HELP KIDS invites HORSE ENTHUSIASTS to participate in the 2nd ANNUAL LIGHT UP THE WORLD PURPLE in support of WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY! WHEN: October 10th, 2014 WHERE: Global HOW TO PARTICIPATE: Wear purple! Dress your horse up in purple!

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he Metchosin Equestrian Society is pleased to announce the opening of our 2014 Online Auction! All funds go towards the resurfacing of our Municipal Riding Ring located at 4430 Happy Valley Road, Victoria BC. The website is now open for your perusal and bidding http:// mesauction.shawwebspace.ca/. Browse and shop for Equine Tack, Art, Jewellery, Home Decor and more! Please keep checking the website to monitor your bids and also, we will continue to add other items as they are donated!

The website will remain open for bids until September 26 with all bids to be finalized with our Live Silent Auction Party which will be held at the Metchosin Community House on September 27 (more information will be provided soon on the website).

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The Dog and Pony Show By Valerie Barry, KPA-CTP and Lisa Kerley, KPA-CTP We keep our horses on the outskirts of Vancouver near some beautiful parkland and riding areas. These areas are multi-use, and we frequently see a variety of activities including walking, jogging and cycling along with horseback riding.

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n our rides we frequently see dogs, both on and off-leash. We are consistently impressed with the care and regard people have for keeping their dogs under control when they see us approaching. It’s very reassuring seeing responsible dog owners. We know that we will not have to deal with aroused or frightened dogs lunging at us or chasing us, and that the dogs are being kept safe, too.

However, even though the dogs are being managed to ensure everyone’s safety, it’s clear that most of the dogs are less than comfortable around our horses. Many are barking frantically as they are restrained – ready to lunge or snap given the opportunity.

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

Despite frequenting horse-friendly trails, these dogs have not been socialized adequately to horses and are uncomfortable when they encounter them. Most parents seem to be a bit embarrassed by their dogs’ reactions, and try to stop their displays. Although this seems to be a reasonable response, in the long run, it probably won’t do much to change the dogs’ behaviour nor are the dogs learning anything that will help in the future. If anything, an already uncomfortable situation for the dogs may very well also begin to predict other unpleasantness – like getting in trouble for their behaviour. No wonder some dogs’ reactions get worse as time goes on.

So what should you do if your pup or dog is not horse savvy and comfortable in their presence? Because the dog’s existing behaviour is typically a result of fear or over-arousal, simply trying to stop his display - the superficial ‘symptoms’ - won’t really treat the underlying issue. Before we can teach a new behaviour, we need to help the dog become more comfortable in the presence of horses and make the displays unnecessary for the dog.

The first step for a successful result will be to change how your dog FEELS around horses. EVERY time your dog comes across a horse, you need to ensure he feels safe AND he gets something that is reinforcing to him. You can first help him feel safe by keeping some distance and keeping your dog close to you but not tightly restrained – loose leash or a loose grip on a harness, if possible, would be ideal.

By providing extra space, you will decrease the intensity of the experience. What’s the right distance? Well, that depends. It will be different for each dog. A good way to check: if your dog is unmanageable OR isn’t interested in the reinforcement you are providing, you are too close. Move further away. This distance will change as you progress. As your dog becomes more comfortable, he 34 • Saddle Up • September 2014

will be able to be closer and still cope.

You can provide an additional buffer for your dog by keeping them at your side (ideally opposite to where the horse is) or behind you. Having your dog out front, especially at some distance from you, provides no protection, and he may feel he has to deal with things on his own. Also, avoid being backed up against anything or cornered so that your dog might feel trapped, or making you unable to create more distance if necessary.

And how about reinforcement? When you are on the go, food is almost always the easiest choice. It’s just a matter of making sure you have something that is good enough in that situation. Your dog needs to find it very valuable even in the face of that level of distraction.

Without that, you will miss the chance to change the association your dog has with horses. The goal is to see your dog noticeably change how he feels. The association of horses approaching will change from a “scary thing” to “a way to get treats” and/or “no big deal.” How long this takes depends entirely on the dog and his level of fear – and, of course, how often you work on the issue. Once your dog begins to feel more comfortable, your training isn’t necessarily over. If you’ve had to start with a very long distance from horses, you will now want to begin to use slightly closer distances for more training sessions, each time working until you once again see that emotional change take place. Keep in mind, that if the horse is moving faster or there are more horses, this will be more challenging, and you will need to temporarily add some extra distance again.

Here’s a simple exercise to use, called, “Open Bar/Close Bar.” The message you will be teaching is simple – “the sight of a horse predicts really, really desirable treats for you.” The exercise goes like this: - With your dog on leash and lots of fantastic treats ready, position yourself somewhere that horses will pass by – coming into and going out of view.

- It’s important that the horses appear and also disappear – so perhaps a small clearing off a trail. If you have access to a friend with a horse, you can set up a session where they lead the horse in and out of view behind a barn or shelter.

- You need to keep an eye on both the comings and goings of the horse as well as keeping an eye on your dog to ensure he is noticing the horse when you are. Keep him fairly close to you to make this easy to do.

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So, the next time you head out with your dog to an area where you might come across horses, keep these things in mind. Simply reacting to your dog’s own reaction isn’t going to change much.

Instead, with a plan and some tasty treats on hand, you can help your dog become more comfortable and behave appropriately. Once your dog is more confident and relaxed, you will be able to approach and pass horses without all the fuss. Then, if you wish, you can teach or direct your dog to do specific things, such as sit or walk calmly at your side. Everyone – including your dog – can then enjoy their activities in the many wonderful green areas we have around urban Vancouver.

This person is doing a great job to help her dog become more comfortable. She is positioning the dog to help him feel safe AND building a positive association by providing tasty treats while the horse is nearby.

- As soon as a horse comes into sight, immediately begin feeding your dog treats – quickly and non-stop – as fast as he can chew and swallow. This is the “Open Bar.” - As soon as the horse disappears from view, immediately stop feeding; the “Bar is Closed.”

- Soon your dog will realize that the sight of a horse means fantastic stuff is available but when the horse is gone, the fantastic stuff is unavailable until the next horse appears. No horse – no fantastic stuff.

- Through frequent sessions you should start to notice your dog visibly changing how he feels about the sight of horses. He will start yearning for horses to appear so that he can have the fantastic treats you’re carrying.

If you are unable to provide the space and positioning required to help your dog be comfortable (perhaps a horse comes by at a narrow part of the trail) or you didn’t think you would come across any horses and left the treats on the counter, then it’s best just to “get out of Dodge.” Ultimately, you can work towards close encounters, but in the early stages of training, there are no benefits to over-facing the student. By avoiding situations that you cannot set up or reinforce adequately, you will actually be speeding up your dog’s learning curve.

And, if it is simply a case of over-arousal because of excitement for your dog, the exercise and advice above will still be of value. They will help teach him to interact in a calmer, more appropriate fashion.

If not addressed, over time excitement can become problematic for a couple of reasons. If your dog gets excited, bouncing or lunging at the end of the leash or running around the horse, these undesirable behaviours can become a habit that will be harder to change later on.

As well, these types of behaviours can become more severe if they are not dealt with. Many dogs, who start out being excited on the leash, will shift to being frustrated and ultimately, to very intense displays.

Both of these scenarios can and should be prevented.

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On to Greener Pastures “TIGGER”

It is with great sadness that we said goodbye to our “Little Man” at 10 a.m. on August 20th. Tigger had to be put to rest after complications due to becoming cast in his stall. He fought hard for a day and a half and finally said it was time. He was laid to

rest in the corner of the hay field where he loved to run with his herd.

Tigger joined our herd of horses at Bokay Arabians late in his life. He was said to be around 26 years old when he was given to us for semi-retirement and lessons for beginners. He had been at the riding for the disabled in Saanich and really didn’t like the side walkers and wanted to be ridden independently. He was too exuberant for our beginners, but was ridden and shown in dressage, and did lessons here. If you used the crop he would buck you off, and you really had to know how to ride him as he had a lovely bouncy trot and canter. He was so sweet, very little kids could get him and groom and clean out his feet.

He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. He was a very special little guy. Canter free little man, we will meet again some day.

- Kathie Dorval and kids, Cobble Hill BC

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When we first began to practice the horses wouldn’t even get close to each other. At the show they were really good, stayed together and were stirrup to stirrup! Their parents and grandparents were all blown away when they saw them ride. The girls are 8 and 11 years old, (from l to r) Olivia and Sweet P, Christine and Cherokee, Ellie and Addy, and Hanna and Ginger. Ellie is the 11-year-old.

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Lost Chance By Lindsay Hartley

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hance was gone. Sally scanned the field again, hoping for a miracle. But there was no sign of her chestnut gelding.

A wicked storm had ripped through the area the night before.

The wind brought trees crashing down, and lightning split the dark sky. Chance must have leapt the fence in terror.

“Well, we had best get a move on.” Sally’s dad gave her shoulder a gentle squeeze. “You take Blue Belle and search the river trail. I’ll head up to the mountain bluff.” He placed Belle’s supple leather reins in her hand and gave her an encouraging smile. “Don’t worry, sweetie.” Her dad mounted his Quarter Horse, Bucky. “We’ll find him.”

Sally nodded, but she wasn’t so sure. She felt a lump of fear in her throat. Her beloved horse was loose, maybe even hurt. She shuddered at the thought.

“Well, Belle,” Sally said, taking a deep breath, “let’s go find Chance.” She secured her helmet and mounted the blue roan. Sally urged the mare into a steady jog, heading for the woods behind the barn. The narrow path sloped gently downwards to the river. As they emerged from the trees, they broke into a rhythmic canter. Following the river’s edge, Sally kept a sharp lookout for any sign of Chance. A

warm breeze teased through Belle’s mane and sunlight danced on the birch leaves. Sally, however, was too worried to enjoy the beauty of the day. Where was Chance?

At a fork in the trail, they paused. To the left, the trail led to an orchard. To the right, a bridge crossed the river. “Now, if I were a scared horse galloping in the dark,” Sally mused, “I’d want shelter, not rushing water.” She reined Belle left, kicking her back into a canter.

“Chance?” Sally called out, scanning the open woods for her gelding. “Chance!” As they came around a bend, Sally’s heart leapt.

Whoa!” She cried, hauling on the reins. Belle skidded to a halt, sending Sally lurching forward. She grabbed a handful of mane to keep herself from falling. There, just inches in front of Belle’s nose, lay a huge cedar tree that had come down in the storm. It was completely blocking the path. “Wholly close call!” Sally took a deep breath, shaking her head in wonder. “Good job, Belle!” The mare tossed her head and danced at the excitement. “I guess we’ll have to take a detour.”

To be continued...

Lindsay Hartley has a B.A. in Biology/ Environmental Studies and enjoys a deep connection to nature and to her favourite animal, the horse. She also enjoys writing for children and the child in all of us, and still dreams of owning her own horse one day. She is pictured here with a saucy Shetland named Razz, and can be reached at woodnymph123@yahoo.com.

Oliver Riding Club By Debbie House

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he annual Oliver Riding Club Trail Challenge took place at the Gillespie Ranch. A total of 15 obstacles were designed to test the agility and accuracy of horse and rider. Thanks go to Max and Annette for superb course building and their hospitality.

The Western and English Dressage sessions continued. The western riders were all focused on memorizing their test pattern with a walkthrough followed by riding the complete test pattern under the watchful eye of our clinician Janette Lauritzen. Each rider received tips on how to fine-tune their riding and improve their marks in readiness for a percentage day later in the season. Simultaneously the club hosted a tack swap/meet and greet session. This was an opportunity for members old and new (and prospective new members) to meet, talk horsey stuff, enjoy coffee and doughnuts and browse the tack on offer.

Next events: A Trail Clinic on September 6th; then English and Western Percentage Day on September 21st. Both events at D Bar K Ranch.

Go to www.oliverridingclub.com for further details.

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The Trail Challenge

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THE BC SUMMER GAMES IN NANAIMO BC WERE A HUGE SUCCESS!

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

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anaimo was host to 3,182 athletes, coaches, and officials from every corner of the province for the BC Summer Games held from July 17-20.

A three-time host of the BC Summer Games, Nanaimo once again delivered with over 3,400 volunteers stepping up to feed, accommodate, transport, entertain, and host the best in BC. It was a memorable weekend of competition and celebration.

The collective effort of volunteers, business, government, and organizations working together provided, once again, a first rate BC Summer Games experience for everyone involved. A great time was had by all the participants and volunteers at the BC Summer Games! There was some great camaraderie among the teams as well as strong competition and an excellent display of skills.

Horse Council BC would like to send a special Thank You to Susan Harrison who worked tirelessly and above and beyond as Sport Chair for Equestrian. Susan and her team were instrumental in making the 2014 Games an amazing event for everyone involved.

We’d also like to thank Selena Pellizzari who acted as Provincial Chair and helped to make the experience for the participants an outstanding success.

A HUGE THANK YOU must go out to all the coaches, assistant coaches, officials, volunteers, and athletes!

Congratulations to equestrian athlete Alice Young, who was one of sixteen BC Games Athletes selected from over 350 applicants to receive a Coast Capital Savings HCBC 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

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

Athlete Bursary. Way to go Alice!

Get the full results online at www.hcbc. ca/BC-Sumer-Games.html Horse Council BC Scholarship Recipients Announced!

We were very excited to receive many applications for our scholarship program this year! Each year HCBC grants up to five $1,000 scholarships to current Horse Council BC members who are graduating from grade 12 and entering into an accredited College or University study program. This year’s recipients are: Megan MacMillian (Chilliwack) Mareesa Kelly (Maple Ridge) Kelly Donaldson (North Vancouver) Megan Marshall (South Hazelton) Gillian DeLure (Nanaimo) Congratulations to all the recipients and good luck in your future endeavours!

Vaulter Kayden Bousfield finishing his vaulting performance. Kayden earned a gold medal in Division D – Freestyle.

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

HCBC Membership Renewals for 2015 Open on September 1st!

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Vernon Young Riders By Abby McLuskey, club reporter

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ernon Young Riders have been busy the last couple of months. We hosted a Poker Ride at Timber Ridge Trails in May, which was a lot of fun and a very beautiful ride with 35 riders in total and we camped overnight. We look forward to doing it again next year. We would love to have everyone join us.

We have been having lessons several times a month at Brewers Arena and are learning a lot from our instructor Glenn

Perron. Thank you Glenn for all your knowledge and humour.

But the most fun of all was the 4-H Stock Show in Armstrong in July. All our members were there and everyone had a great time. We all can’t wait for Stock Show every year. It’s the best week to be a 4-H member!!

CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners at Stock Show. Can’t wait to see everyone again next year at the show.

And The Winner Is . . .! By Daphne Davey

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e congratulate the winners of the 2014 CanTRA Awards.

RHONDA DAVIES AWARD: OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER Sponsor: John and Donna Davies SUSAN BRIDGMAN Southlands Therapeutic Riding Society (STaRS), Vancouver BC

Susan Bridgmen (left) with Teddy and friends.

Photo courtesy of Jennifer Maynard.

Since 2009, Susan Bridgman has been an integral part of our therapeutic community.

Several riders consider her consistent presence as part of their therapy. She provides them with compassionate support while allowing them independence to discover what they can truly achieve. Susan helps in the program wherever she is needed, and uses her artistic talents in fund-raising projects.

Alexandra Cope, Program Coordinator, says, “I would be a frazzled wreck without Susan. Knowing that I can count on her eases my stress and makes me more effective and helpful. I cannot express how lucky we are to have her.”

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ANDREA GILLIES: OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTOR Sponsor: Gay Wood HEATHER CLEMENTS Manitoba Riding for the Disabled Association, Winnipeg MB Heather Clements started with Manitoba RDA in 1994, graduating to an Intermediate Instructor (CTRII). She also serves on the board of directors.

Heather is very involved in the program, most importantly working with the children.

She also attends conferences and workshops to improve her knowledge, which Heather Clements is directly shared with receives her award other instructors. at a ceremony at Manitoba RDA Executive Photo courtesy of Director Peter Manitoba RDA. Manastyrsky says, “What makes Heather a true recipient [for this award] is the countless hours she puts in to make a difference in the lives of all the children in the program. She has played a huge role in the success of many of our riders.”

CanTRA THERAPY HORSE Sponsor: Manning Equine Vet Services BUDDY Northern Lights Therapeutic Riding Association, Val Rita ON Buddy is a 30-year-old Quarter Horse, bought by Jo-Anne Chevalier, founder of

NLTRA, as a four-year-old. In 1990, Buddy became an excellent therapy horse. Children and adults benefit from his consistent and loving nature.

Cole has been riding Buddy for 23 years.

His parents write, “It is very emotional for us to see Cole out of his wheelchair, sitting up straight in the saddle. The joy we receive is when we see the big smile that never quits when he is on Buddy.”

Buddy is still taking people to new heights.

For more information on CanTRA and its member centres, visit www.cantra.ca or email ctra@golden.net. Please make a difference to a child or adult with a disability by donating to CanTRA at www.cantra.ca or CanadaHelps. org.

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

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Totem Saddle Club By Marty Cox

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he 49th Timberland Horse Show, held on July 18-20, was well attended. Thanks to all the riders and parents from the Smithers area who joined us and helped with the hard work of the show. Thanks to Jill O’Neill for her support. Our judges, Monique HubbsMichiel and Chris Hassell were both great. We had 39 horses and 41 riders - thanks for your support.

HIGH POINT AWARDS Horse and Rider: Maureen Rowlett and Inky Horse: Inky Senior Rider: Maureen Rowlett Junior A Rider: Shaylene Hawkins Junior B Rider: Claire Hernes Wanna Be: Alice Sexton First Year Horse: Iam Undeniable First Year Rider: Austin Carroll and A Two Bit Rosie Western Rider Senior: Lindsey Murch Western Rider Junior A: Shaylene Hawkins Western Rider Junior B: Claire Hernes Pleasure Horse Senior: Stephannie Wall and Wranglers Goldust Pleasure Horse Junior: Andie Baker and TCS Fancy Win Rose Reining: Lindsey Murch Dressage Senior: Pip Crosby and Tom Dressage Junior: Nicole Bellamy and Enya Dressage Highest % Senior: Pip Crosby and Tom Dressage Highest % Junior: Shaylene Hawkins Hunter: Maureen Rowlett and Inky Jumper: Stephannie Wall and Wranglers Goldust

Costume contest

Maureen and Inky

Claire Hernes and Pippa

Allan Wiese and Fox Also, TSC participated in the Riverboat Days Parade lots of fun and over 25 horses.

The regular Gymkhana season has finished and the Annual was held August 17. Clear Rounds has been growing in size with up to 12 riders - great job Alice Sexton. We were also fortunate to have Lillian Evaniew-Phelan put on another great clinic for us.

September will be busy with another great Lillian Evaniew-Phelan clinic on September 1-3, the Fall Fair Horse Show on September 5-7 and the NW Invitational Gymkhana on September 27. Then the fun Octoberfest Horse Show is next, on October 7-9, followed by the Turkey Day Poker ride in the Nass Valley on Thanksgiving. It’s been lots of fun this year for our riders, with more to come.

Pip Crosby and Tom

BC Interior Morgan Horse Club By Nancy Roman

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embers of the BCIMHC and the Shuswap Chapter of Back Country Horsemen or BC shared their love of the ‘trails’ up at Larch Hills on August 10th. A beautiful day, great trails and perfect weather. It’s always a good idea to go with someone who knows the trails and we had many ‘guides’ that knew exactly where to take us! Thank you to all that participated.

Our next outing is the annual “Find the Golden Horseshoe” Poker Ride at Timber Ridge Trails in Lumby on September 6th. Everyone (all breeds and sizes) are welcome to join us, as this is a fundraiser for our club. Drivers are welcome too as there is a huge field and some roadways for you to meander through. Lots of great prizes! Registration open from 9 am to 11:30 am. Cost is $15 per rider/driver includes one Poker Hand. See you there.

Our next meeting is Friday September 19th at Yan’s Restaurant in Salmon Arm at 6 pm. Fabulous Chinese dinner buffet! We are HCBC 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

looking into having a Horse “Agility” clinic at end of September or early October. So come to the meeting to find out more. Visit www.bcimhc. com for more info on our club or to contact us.

Morgan Power!! Photo by Susan Hunt.

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Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club By Marla Vessey Photos courtesy of Brenda Campbell

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he Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club held its annual Gymkhana on July 26, 2014. It was a warm, overcast day with temperatures in the mid 20’s. The turnout was small with 12 riders but they were keen and showed good sportsmanship. There were 6 events which were qualifiers for the high point trophy plus a-winner-take-all stakes class and a dress up race.

High Point Trophy winners were: Senior: Jan Loewen riding Mighty Youth: Sidney Vessey riding Pepper Junior: Haven Ettinger riding Pebbles The winner of the Serpentine Stakes class was Emily Everet.

The rain held off until the end of the day and then the skies opened up during the ribbon and high point trophy presentations and soaked everyone. We would like to thank the eight volunteers that made this event possible, Brenda Campbell for photographing the event for us, and the riders for coming to test their skills.

We still have the following events coming up: The Fall Fair Light Horse Show on September 6th and the TCSC Poker Ride on September 13th at the Omineca Ski Trails. As always, for more info on the TCSC or its events, contact Kristi 250-692-5721 or e-mail tcsaddleclub@gmail.com. Check us out on Facebook, or our website http://tcsaddleclub.webs.com

Alberta Donkey and Mule Club By Marlene Quiring

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ur 25th Anniversary of Tees Longears Days, held August 16-17, was a fun, entertaining and enjoyable weekend for all participants and spectators who came out to help us celebrate 25 years of our love affair with longears! We had club members from as far away as Tumbler Ridge (Larry and Crys White and their lovely mammoth donkey Victoria), and Joe and Laureen Kress from Hanley, Saskatchewan and their two gorgeous saddle mules.

The first day of the show was full of classes, with a few guest judges and many fun classes thrown in on the spur of the moment. The evening was finished off with a delicious catered beef supper, followed by a silent and live auction of donated items and then topped off with the musical skills, tunes and tales from our very special guests, The Wardens, from Banff, AB. Sunday, we fi lled the arena with all of our club trail and obstacle equipment and let everyone come in and practice, followed by more driving events as, this year, we had several mule teams join us for the weekend. The famous “practice once and then perform” 10-member Mule Drill Team rode again so the drill could be recorded on video; just imagine what could happen if we actually could practice more than the night before the show… and with only six of the 10 members present at that! (The rest just followed when it came time to perform!)

Our club president, Russ Shandro, and I recently had the privilege of being interviewed about mules by Hugh McLennan for his radio program, Spirit of the West. You can go to his website, www. hugh_mclennan.com, and listen to the program on August 9 for Russ’s interview and mine on August 16.

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Nine-year-old Grace Langell with 4-year-old sister Kate on Ginger, with mom Wanda from Fairview, AB, at Tees Longears Days. These little gals rode most of the day with Kate stealing Grandma Marlene’s mule Smokin’ Joe whenever she could!

Grandma Marlene and 31-year-old Smokin’ Joe... still leading the Mule Drill team at Tees Longears Days.

made it close to impossible for equine clinicians from the USA to work legally in Canada, will now be postponed until 2015. Keep up to date on these clinics and our club activities by emailing me, Marlene, at marlenequiring@hotmail.com or visiting our web site www. albertadonkeyandmule.com.

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Dogwood Donkey Show By Pat Strang Photos by John and Ulli Dargel

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ecord high temperatures and clear skies turned out to be a winning combination for many exhibitors at the Dogwood Donkey Show which was held at the Agri-Fair in Abbotsford on August 1-2. The show attracted an excellent field of exhibitors with 13 adults, 20 donkeys and 15 youth participating.

The highlights of the show were the youth classes which included Showmanship, In Hand Trail, Musical Sacks and the very popular Egg Stomp game. Crowds of spectators shared lots of laughs, a few happy tears and many words of encouragement. Six of our new young drivers took the reins and demonstrated to the enthusiastic crowd of spectators how much fun it is drive a donkey. The costume class was also a huge crowd pleaser as the kids wowed a full house of spectators with their unique costumes and imagination. It was such a wonderful opportunity for the kids to build their confidence, trust and make new friends. There was also a full slate of adult classes offered including Halter, Showmanship, In Hand Trail, Gambler’s Choice, Coon Jumping, Pleasure Driving and Reinsmanship.

Our Judges John Dargel and Margo Hepner-Hart were very well received and appreciated. A donkey’s “song” may not fall melodically on a human’s ears but there were plenty of concerts being given to the crowds of people who strolled the stall area and were fascinated by the donkey’s sweet nature and temperament. Based on their questions, we know there is still much more to share about our donkeys. Hearing the positive comments from the fans and exhibitors was very pleasing and gave us an indication that we are moving in the right direction with this event.

The success of the show was due to the substantial efforts and contributions of our volunteers and sponsors. The Dogwood Donkey Show committee would like to thank Ulli Dargel, John Dargel, Marcel Sward and Rosalie Turcotte for all their hard work and commitment to the show. We would also like to personally “thank” each and every sponsor for their generosity and support of our efforts to promote our long-eared friends. The team work, commitment and good humour displayed by all was what made the show such a galloping success.

Grand Champion Jack and Gelding Division: Womble and owner Su Wolfe; and Reserve Champion B. B. Bart and owner Margaret Stewart in her Vintage outfit, presented by Ulli Dargel.

Youth group shot

RESULTS Best of Breed Champion: Womble (Owner: Su Wolfe) High Point All Long Ears: Guido (Owner: Helen Howell) Reserve High Point All Long Ears: WV Mystic Bean (Owner: Pat Strang) Outstanding Youth (tie): Lexi Kampman, Halle May

First time showing by Mackenzie Senotta - showing Holly with baby Hope in tow.

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Ella Vander Wyk paying close attention to Judge John Dargel.

Winners of the Gordon Elliott Memorial Trophy - for “Outstanding Youth” - which was a tie between Halle May and Lexi Kampman; - presented by Jan Filippelli, sponsor of the trophy.

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Okanagan Miniature Horse Club by Ally LeBel

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ur club held its first show in July at the Vernon District Riding Club with Judge Kathy Stanley from 70 Mile House. The weather was beautiful and the minis strutted their stuff for a nice crowd of onlookers. We had people attend from Winfield, Salmon Arm, Okanagan Falls, Canoe, Coldstream, and Vernon. Although it was a small show we had many requests to hold it again next year as people really enjoyed themselves.

We held a clinic with Kathy Stanley the following day and it was jammed packed from morning till dinner. The clinic was open to all breeds with Welsh, Gypsy Vanner, TB Cross, Miniatures and even a Clyde attending… and boy was he big! We also had a 9-year-old boy take his very first lesson in harnessing and driving with his sister helping and sharing her mini to help make it possible, it was so adorable!

A special thank you to all the volunteers that made the two days run so perfect.

Maureen, Jennifer, Bruce, Joan, Linda, and Jonathon … we couldn’t have done it without you! Also I would like to thank Naomi McGeachy with Sweet Iron Photography for capturing some wonderful shots of the show participants, and of course, a HUGE Thank You to Kathy Stanley for being our Judge and Clinician for the weekend. You Rock!

Kelowna Hoofbeats 4-H Club Update By: Ashley, Kathleen, Paivi, and Lauren

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his month has been a quiet one for the club, as we didn’t have a lot of opportunities to get together. However, we have a lot of upcoming events to look foward to. Summer Sizzler this year was In Salmon Arm BC at the fairgrounds. A few from our club went.

Mia, Melanie, Taylor and Sydney all had a blast in riding lessons and doing activities.

A huge thank you goes out to Leah, our leader, who had amazing jackets made for the club! Our club plans to get together and have a pool party at Arlyn’s on August 25, with a potluck dinner and to catch up with our friends. Some of the members will be heading down to the

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IPE at the Armstrong fairgrounds to help run the 4-H booth. This year the IPE is celebrating 100 years of 4-H in BC. Our annual fundraiser at the Olympia Greek Taverna is scheduled for the end of October. Look for more information on it in our next article. Then, to end off the year we have an Achievement Day on September 14th at the McLean’s property in East Kelowna; followed by an Awards Night in November. We may also be looking towards a few club trail rides and more fun activities before we wrap it up at the end of the year.

Until next time, hope you all have a great month!

Mia with Captain

Emily modelling our new Kelowna Hoofbeats Club Jackets

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Thunderbird Show Park Update By Pamela Saunders $33,000 Stella Artois Open Welcome The Summer Classic two-week tournament opened Wednesday, August 13 and ran through to Sunday, August 24. International course designer Peter Holmes set the track for the tournament’s welcome class, the $33,000 CSI*** Stella Artois Open Welcome, which was held that evening with 40 entries, representing five countries. A thrilling jump-off saw the field reduced to ten double-clear rounds and just a fraction of a second between first and second place. USA champions Rich Fellers and Richard Spooner topped the order, with Spooner taking the win.

Top Five 1. Richard Spooner (USA), Cristallo (O: Show Jumping Syndications International); 34.05, 0 faults 2. Rich Fellers (USA), Flexible (O: Harry & Mollie Chapman); 34.22, 0 faults 3. Chris Surbey (CAN), Zorro (O: Spruce Meadows Ltd.): 36.48, 0 faults 4. Justin Prather (CAN), Beau Soleil (O: Bradon Equestrian Ltd.); 36.88, 0 faults 5. Ellicia Edgar (CAN), Cippolini VD Gasthoeve (O: Peter Edgar); 37.37, 0 faults

$33,000 Maui Jim Grand Prix Sunny skies were the order of the day on August 15 for the $33,000 CSI*** Maui Jim Grand Prix. Forty-three horse and rider combinations took to the field to challenge the course set by International designer, Alan Wade. With fourteen advancing to the jump off, only five would leave all the rails up. In the end, it was Langley’s Brian Morton aboard the 17-year old Selle Francais gelding, Spitfire, who rose to the occasion.

Top Five 1. Brian Morton (CAN), Spitfire (O: Brian Morton); 40.81, 0 faults 2. Vinton Karrasch (USA), Coral Reef Follow Me II (O: Coral Reef Ranch); 42.68, 0 faults 3. Lisa Carlsen (CAN), World’s Judgement (O: Alycia & Terry Hayes); 43.23, 0 faults 4. Andrea Strain (CAN), Djakarta (O: Andrea Strain); 46.49, 0 faults 5. Tiffany Sullivan (USA), Tristan (O: Haley Farms LLC); 46.72, 0 faults

In addition to prize money, the top eight finishers in the class picked up a pair of sunglasses from sponsor, Maui Jim.

Brian Morton on Spitfire

$100,000 Facet Advisors World Cup Fans gathered on Sunday, August 17, for the $100,000 CSI*** W Facet Advisors World Cup Qualifier. They were treated to high-flying action from Olympians, Nation’s Cup contenders and some of the fastest riders on the continent. In a field of 30 competitors, seven would advance to the jump-off, with California’s Vinton Karrasch putting in the winning round aboard his new mount, Coral Reef Follow Me II. International designer, Alan Wade, set a challenging course that tested riders with a tricky triple combination and tall verticals to narrow the field.

Top Five 1. Vinton Karrasch (USA), Coral Reef Follow Me II (O: Coral Reef Ranch); 45.62, 0 faults 2. Susan Hutchison (USA), Ziedento (O: St. Bride’s Farm); 47.01, 0 faults 3. Brenda Riddell (CAN), Dutch Amouretta (O: Silverstar Farms); 51.71, 0 faults 4. Rich Fellers (USA), Colgan Cruise (O: Harry & Mollie Chapman); 44.55, 4 faults 5. Allyssa Hecht (USA), Calero (O: Neaulani Farms); 53.66, 4 faults

In addition to prize money, the top three finishers in the class picked up a diamond ring from sponsor, International Gems.

Visit www.tbird.ca for more information and the full season schedule.

Vinton Karrasch on Coral Reef Follow Me II

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ur 2014 September Show at the Cloverdale Agriplex has been cancelled because of the unexpected loss of the facility to us, and the lack of other options.

But… we have great news for 2015! We are proud to announce that we have booked Thunderbird Show Park for July 25-26, 2015! Recently named one of the top horse show facilities in North America (2nd after Spruce Meadows), Thunderbird will offer us facilities and service that are world class.

So… save the dates! We look forward to a wonderful Show in 2015. For further information please visit our web site at www.bcsporthorses.com or on Facebook.

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Equine Canada Update Team Canada Gears up for Games Canadian flags waved proudly on August 23 during the Opening Ceremonies of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy, FRA, where François Hollande, President of France, officially pronounced the Games open for 15 days of thrilling competition.

More than 70 Canadians took part in the parade of nations, with 32 Canadian riders competing throughout the Games. Canadian Reining Team member Josiane Gauthier of Lucama BC, and Endurance Team member Team Canada proudly marches in the parade Leanna Marchant of nations during the Opening Ceremonies of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games from Calgary AB, 2014 in Normandy, FRA. Photo courtesy of led the proudly Cealy Tetley.

Canadian contingent around the d’Ornano Stadium. At the completion of country introductions, Canadian Olympian and Dressage Team member, Belinda Trussell of Stouff ville ON, was honoured with the role of flag bearer for Canada.

For a full list of Canadians competing, rider bios, and more, visit www.equinecanada.ca/cet.

Equine Canada Mobile App has Launched!

Equine Canada is excited to launch our mobile app on the Apple Store, Google Play and BlackBerry World. The app was created to provide all the Canadian Equestrian Team fans an exclusive experience during the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014.

Download the official Equine Canada app and follow the Canadian Equestrian Team as they compete at the 2014 World Equestrian Games, the 2015 Pan American Games and other major international competitions. The app includes competition schedules, daily news updates, results, team bios and more. Stay connected with this exclusive app for CET fans around the world.

Paul Cote to Lead Canada’s WEG 2018 Organizing Team It is with great pleasure that Equine Canada announces Mr. Paul Cote as the newly appointed CEO for the recently awarded 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games™, which will held at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park in Bromont, Quebec. As Chair of the Bromont Bid Committee, Cote’s leadership was integral to the bid process over the last four years. His tireless and unwavering support was a key contributor 46 • Saddle Up • September 2014

leading to the FEI’s unanimous decision to award the Games to Canada.

This will be the first time in the history of the Games that the prestigious event has ever been held in Canada and only the second time outside of Europe, with the first time being 2010 in Lexington KY. Hi-Pro Feeds Sponsors the Canadian Para-Equestrian Team Hi-Pro Feeds has once again become an official sponsor of the Canadian Para-Equestrian Team. The Hi-Pro Feeds product portfolio has contributed to award winning animals across North America. This includes the Step Right Premium Equine Feed® Program that matches the diverse needs of horses through every stage or activity level of their life. Backed by experienced equine nutritionists, each of the products considers whether your horse is performing on the track, in an arena or on a winding trail through the mountains.

“The Canadian Para-Equestrian Team is truly dedicated to being ambassadors for their country, striving for continuous improvement and demonstrating leadership both to their equine partners and their fellow teammates. These values are also very important to our business at Hi-Pro Feeds,” said Dean Prevost, CEO, Hi-Pro Feeds. “And that’s why we are extremely excited to be supporting the 2014 Canadian Para-Equestrian Team.”

Compounded Drugs - Use with Caution In order to avoid positive tests, the Equine Canada Equine Medication Control Committee (EMCC) would like to remind all competitors, owners, grooms, trainers, etc. that compounded medications should be used with caution and only under the proper guidance and prescription of your veterinarian. The EMCC currently is reviewing a number of positive tests, which may be related to the administration of compounded drugs, although no disciplinary rulings have been determined at this time.

Compounded drugs are products that are specially formulated by a pharmacy or veterinarian because they are not available as a licensed product, they may contain different concentrations or composition compared to a licensed product, or they may be less expensive. Their use must take into account the concentration of the active ingredient, route of administration, safety and the possibility of contamination.

The following link includes an article by the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency. http://www.standardbredcanada.ca/ notices/6-3-14/cpma-compounded-medication-notice.html If there is any doubt about a medication or product, do not use it. If you use a compounded product you do so at your own risk. If you have any questions on the ingredients or clearance times of any product consult your veterinarian or EC, equinemeds@equinecanada.ca.

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The Starting Gate with Jennifer Ward, www.startinggate.ca Nicole Bourgeois Wins Hunter Derby A top score in the Grand Hunter Ring secured a $1,000 bonus for Nicole Bourgeois in the SSG Gloves “Go Clean for the Green” promotion, now in its fourth year at the Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC. The $2,500 Grand Prix Hunter Derby Qualifier, held during the CSI3*-W Summer Fort Classic from August 13 to 17, attracted a total of 22 entries, and all but one were wearing SSG ‘Digital’ riding gloves to be eligible for the $1,000 bonus offered in the SSG Gloves “Go Clean for the Green” promotion.

Following the opening round of competition, Bourgeois riding Duck Duck Goose was sitting in second place with a score of 95, one point behind her sister, Kendall.

Coming back for the second round, Bourgeois and Duck Duck Goose, an 11-year-old Westphalian owned by Amy Bean that she has been riding for the past year, posted the top score for a final total of 185, nudging her sister

and Mojo to second place.

“The SSG “Go Clean for the Green” initiative is fabulous; it is so nice to have a bonus program that benefits hunter riders as well,” said Bourgeois who, alongside her sister, rides out Imagination Lane Stables of Portland, OR. “The SSG gloves are great. They breathe, while still maintaining the perfect amount of grip on the reins, not to mention they are extremely flexible and comfortable to wear without being overly thick!”

For the fourth consecutive year, the SSG Gloves “Go Clean for the Green” promotion is offering a total of $12,000 in bonus money to competitors throughout the 2014 show season at Thunderbird Show Park. A $1,000 bonus is on offer to the winner of designated grand prix and hunter events if they are wearing SSG ‘Digital’ Riding Gloves with the horse head logo clearly visible in all rounds of competition.

Nicole Bourgeois riding Duck Duck Goose, with Jane Tidball, President of Thunderbird Show Park.

Tails to be Told

…A treasure chest of memories.

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

This is not a contest – it is your moment to share with our readers anything from days gone by.

The older the story (and photo), the more fascinating.

Could be from 20 years ago, 50 years, or a story your grandfather shared with you.

DO YOU HAVE A STORY FOR US? Send Saddle Up one to two photos and your memoirs (up to 250 words maximum please). Memoirs will be printed as space allows each month. Please include your phone number and location for our files and verification if needed. We would like to print your name (or initials) and location with your submission. You are welcome to send one or more in the months ahead as well. This will be a regular monthly feature… so start looking through those photo albums and share your stories with us.

Photos will only be returned if you provide a self-addressed stamped envelope. See page 4 for contact information.

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BC Competitive Trail Riders Association Timber Ridge Trails CTR

By Myrna Thompson

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nother successful event for the BCCTRA at Timber Ridge Trails, on July 4-5. Seventeen riders took to the trails in three levels of competition (12-33 miles), including a fun ride. There were a few new riders to the sport, and many that support and compete with BCCTRA year after year.

A big thank you to all of you, and to all the donators of prizes and resources. It was a pleasant surprise to have folks donate prizes on ride day for participants!

This is the fi fth year that ride manager Myrna Thompson has organized a CTR in the Okanagan. The challenge of bringing together riders, volunteers, a suitable trail and decent weather is a true test of sheer determination (and luck) for the organizers. Staying optimistic and never giving up are important attributes for reaching success.

Cariboo Plateau CTR

By Pat Hayward

Jasmine Gossen presenting her horse at the Vet Check with Dr. Ross Hawkes (l) and Vet Secretary, Anne MacDonald (r).

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his year’s event was held at the Hills Health Ranch (located north of 100 Mile House) on August 8-9. It attracted 29 horse and rider teams from Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, the ThompsonNicola area, the Okanagan and the Cariboo.

Many of the riders arrived early in the week, taking advantage of the equine camping facilities, exploring the nearby trails and enjoying the many amenities that the health ranch offers.

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Timber Ridge Trails offer significant elevation changes that test the horse and rider, thus, new trails have been opened up to escape some of the steeper grades. Ride results are as follows: LEVEL 1 (12 miles) Jasmine Gossen (Junior) - FHF Fariha Jaa ba - 294 Liz Whitley (LW) - Zorros Geronimo - 296 Sonata Gillmeister (LW) - Saleens Anisah - 295 Joni Dewitt (LW) - Daisy of Cambie - 262.5 Mary Jo Winter (HW) - Coal - 298.5 Madelaine Bateman (HW) - Shainey Prize - 277 LEVEL 2 (21 miles) Barb Smith (LW) - Puck - 300 (perfect score) Debbie Powell (LW) - Priority Xpress - 280 Clare Tompkins (LW) - Keltie - 273 Level 3 (32.7 miles) Joanne Macaluso (LW) - Cinco Bey - 300 (perfect score) Nicola Maugn (LW) - FV Kell Rabba - 295.5 Nancy Gourlay (LW) - The Third Day - 277 Rachael Preece (HW) - Bart - 296.5 Diane Prinsen (HW) - Zinfandel Macho Dude - 290.5

(L-R): Faye - head timer, Sandra - secretary, Myrna – manager.

Deb Powell and Priority Xpress, navigating Harris Creek

support from my amazing group of volunteers.

They keep coming back, year after year!”

Judging the competition for his fi ft h year as well was Dr. Ross Hawkes of the Williams Lake Veterinary Hospital. “We feel so fortunate to have Ross vetting at this event.

He is excellent with the horses and the riders, and helps to make the whole weekend a very positive experience for them.”

Once the ride competition concluded, a dinner was offered, ‘chef’ed by Val Reid.

Door prizes were drawn and then the awards were presented. After that, a silent auction was held to raise funds for a local non-profit organization. The auction is the event’s way of giving back to the local community for its support. This year $823 was raised for the YOUTH ZONE Healthy Eating Program.

Thank you to all the individuals and businesses who generously donated items for the auction, to the volunteers for helping and to the competitors for choosing to come to this event!

LEVEL ONE - 17 miles (11 entries) Junior 1. Jasmine Gossen (Sicamous) - FMF Fariha - 292 Lightweight 1. Katie Schoor (Victoria) - Zaki HTF - 298 2. Gabrielle Shoemaker (100 Mile House) - Wildwood Roulette - 295 3. Joni DeWitt (Sicamous) - Daisy of Cambie - 291.5 Two riders D/Q Heavyweight 1. Sally Forseth (Ladysmith) - DC Skip to Bunney - 292.5 2. Doug Carroll (Nanaimo) – Roo - 290.5 3. Myrna Thompson (Kelowna) – King - 232 Two riders D/Q LEVEL TWO - 27.5 miles (15 entries) Lightweight 1. Felicity Borrell (100 Mile House) – Bart - 297 2. Anne Mackay (Kelowna) – Dante - 296 3. Nicola Maughn (100 Mile House) – Kelrabba - 295 4. June Melhuish (Lillooet) - White Sox Victor - 293.5 5. Debbie Powell (Summerland) - Priority X Press - 290 6. Marilyn Westlake (Kelowna) – Shaheen - 290 7. Leone Jones (Hope) – JJ - 285.5 8. Becky Dent (Hope) – Cocoa - 274 9. Darla Dickinson (Hope) – Kamileshen - 266.5 Two riders D/Q Heavyweight 1. Del Lenk (Victoria) - Jocitas Par Dee Heart - 297 2. Cheryl Dzida (Kamloops) - RP Zubaydas Northern Thunder - 291.5 3. Christine Voglmaier (Maple Ridge) - Sunetas Remington Steele 291 4. Fred Dzida (Kamloops) - Skyrocket Czar - 289.5 LEVEL THREE - 43.5 miles (3 entries) Lightweight 1. Fred Voglmaier (Maple Ridge) - My Dance - 293.5 Heavyweight One rider D/Q and another rider did not finish.

Vet’s Choice Award This award was donated by 100 Mile Feed and Ranch Co. and is based on the horse’s overall condition throughout the ride, plus behaviour and presentation at the Vet Checks. This prestigious award went to White Sox Victor, a 19-year-old Anglo-Arabian, owned and ridden

by June Melhuish of Lillooet.

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Lower Mainland Quarter Horse Association Written by Mellissa Buckley Officers & Directors 2014 President: Lynda Harrison: lyndaharrison13@gmail.com Vice Pres: Flora Kippan: florakippan@gmail.com Treasurer: Pia Petersen: pia.petersen@aurelsystems.com Secretary: Mellissa Buckley: mellissa1@hotmail.com AQHA Region One BC Rep: Haidee Landry, hmqh@hotmail.com Website: http://bcqha.com/index.php/LMQHA

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e are excited to share that our circuit in July was a success! We had great class sizes and many close margins for the winners of the Hi Points, Reserves and Superhorse Awards.

Congratulations to all the winners and all competitors throughout the circuit. It was awesome watching everyone enjoy themselves out there. Big thanks goes to our wonderful sponsors without whom none of this is possible.

Hi Points were Saddles and Reserves were Headstalls: Novice Amateur: Haley Morris Reserve: Tina Maynard Novice Youth: Emily Ford Reserve: Devon May Amateur: Jessica Heikes Reserve: Tina Maynard Youth: Devon May Reserve: Katrina Mulford Select: Janet Crich Reserve: Gord McEachen Open: Oughta Be Western Reserve: Bow Tie And Dreams Green Horse: Krymsunality Reserve: So Noticed Superhorse Winner received a gift certificate for Frank Principe Spurs: Oughta Be Western Halter Champion of Champions received a huge bronze: Covergurl Halter Hi Points received bronzes: Stallion: Blazin On Through Mare: Sts Shez Way Cool Gelding: Irwins Lil Bit Purdy

We did have a great photographer onsite, please check out www.rgmphotography.ca for proofs of our last two circuits… there are some great shots!

By the time this article comes out, our final circuit of the year will be a fond memory.

We are excited to share the winners of all our big stakes winners for that circuit in the next Saddle Up! Please keep checking with the LMQHA page on www.bcqha.com for updates on meeting dates and times. We are planning on another GM at the end of September and of course the AGM in November. As always, we would love to have you involved to help the club thrive. Please let us know of any exciting news (and photos), we would be happy to share it!

North Vancouver Island Horse Association By Margaret Camp

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ur Open Western Performance Show was held August 10. Scorching 30-degree Celsius heat, combined with a Quarter Horse Show down island and a multitude of activities in the Comox Valley reduced our competitor list to 10 for the show; five Western Dressage only riders combined with several from the performance competitors for 19 tests. Tester for the dressage was Trish Hyatt from Nanaimo; our Performance judge was supposed to be Debbie Magee, but she was unfortunately unloaded by a horse the day before, resulting in one broken arm and a badly bruised opposite shoulder.

Debbie showed up much the worse for wear, and we owe HUGE THANKS to ESTELLE SHAUGNESSY from North Star Stables, who graciously took over the judging.

RESULTS HALTER (5) 1: Dark Ambition; Caitlin Nikolaisen 2: Mito’s Bo San; Nancy Garner 3: TJ’s Doc; Camille Lucas 4: Wiggylena; Darcy Turner 5: Bears Boss; Sophia Dobler SHOWMANSHIP Youth 13 & Under (2) 1: Camille Lucas; TJ’s Doc 2: Sophia Dobler; Bears Boss Walk/Jog (3) 1: Tara Mawle; Dark Ambition 2: Paloma Houle; Patrick’s Golden Image 3: Sophia Dobler; Bears Boss Senior (3)

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1: Tara Dobler; Dun In The Shade 2: Nancy Garner; Mito’s Bo San 3: Sandy McLeod; Patrick’s Golden Image Open (4) 1: Caitlin Nikolaisen; Dark Ambition 2: Tara Dobler; Dun In The Shade 3: Nancy Garner; Mito’s Bo San 4: Sandy McLeod; Patrick’s Golden Image HORSEMANSHIP Youth 13 & Under (1) 1: Camille Lucas; TJ’s Doc Senior (1) 1: Nancy Garner; Mito’s Bo San Walk/Jog (4) 1: Faeryn Curtin; Whiskey On The Bar 2: Sophia Dobler; Bears Boss 3: Tara Mawle; Dark Ambition 4: Paloma Houle; Patrick’s Golden Image Green Horse (1) 1: Sandy McLeod; Patrick’s Golden Image Open (3) 1: Caitlin Nikolaisen; Dark Ambition 2: Nancy Garner; Mito’s Bo San 3: Sandy McLeod; Patrick’s Golden Image WESTERN PLEASURE Youth 13 & Under (1) 1: TJ’s Doc; Camille Lucas Senior (1) 1: Mito’s Bo San; Nancy Garner Walk/Jog (4) 1: Whiskey On The Bar 2: Dark Ambition; Caitlin Nikolaisen 3: Bears Boss; Sophia Dobler 4: Patrick’s Golden Image; Paloma Houle Green Horse (1) 1: Patrick’s Golden Image; Sandy Mcleod Open (3) 1: Dark Ambition; Caitlin Nikolaisen 2: Mito’s Bo San; Nancy Garner 3: Patrick’s Golden Image; Sandy McLeod TRAIL Youth 13 & Under (1) 1: TJ’s Doc Senior (1) 1: Mito’s Bo San; Nancy Garner

Walk/Jog (2) 1: Dark Ambition; Tara Mawle 2: Patrick’s Golden Image; Paloma Houle Green Horse (1) 1: Patrick’s Golden Image; Sandy McLeod Open (3) 1: Mito’s Bo San; Nancy Garner 2: Dark Ambition; Caitlin Nikolaisen 3: Patrick’s Golden Image; Sandy McLeod All Ages In-Hand Trail (3) 1: Patrick’s Golden Image; Paloma Houle 2: Patrick’s Golden Image; Sandy Mcleod 3: Wiggylena; Darcy Turner WESTERN RIDING - no entries REINING Open (2) 1: Dark Ambition (Caitlin Nikolaisen) TIED with Mito’s Bo San (Nancy Garner) SHOW HIGH POINTS Youth 13 & Under: TJ’s Doc (Camille Lucas) Walk/Jog: Dark Ambition (Tara Mawle); Reserve: Patrick’s Golden Image (Paloma Houle) Senior: Mito’s Bo San (Nancy Garner); Reserve: Dun In The Shade (Tara Dobler) Green Horse: Patrick’s Golden Image (Sandy McLeod) Open: Dark Ambition (Caitlin Nikolaisen); Reserve: Mito’s Bo San (Nancy Garner)

There would seem to be a strange lack of youth exhibitors this year with absolutely no Peewees. Hopefully, 2015 will see a resurgence.

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The Back Country Horsemen of BC Story by Rose Schroeder, Yarrow Chapter on the trail: Stop, Stand and Speak. If they were President: Brian Wallace, president@bchorsemen.org, 250-569-2324 interested, we embellished Vice President: Mary Huntington, rivergals@telus.net, 250-577-3555 on this by describing how Vice President: Lisa Galanov, lisa@owspower.ca, 250-672-0099 Vice President: Catherine Davidson, catherinedavidson@telus.net, 250-337-4085 a horse sees things, why Secretary: Rose Schroeder, milkmaid@shaw.ca, 604-854-1245 they react like they do and Treasurer: Karen Tanchak, klldt13@hotmail.com - 250-832-1596 Past President: Ybo Plante, farmgirlbc@gmail.com, 250-361-6290 how we use them for trail work. We were educated BC Parks Day at EC Manning as well! Wild Safe was Provincial Park doing demonstrations on deploying bear spray, Mountain Madness on the Fat Dog ew things feel as good as Race through the Park and the Historical volunteering. What makes it even Society on the historic old trails. better is volunteering with good But what the public found most fun friends and your horses… plus one mule! was watching the horses graze, being Saturday, July 19 was BC Parks able to pet them or rub the mules’ ears, Day. The Back Country Horsemen of being able to feed them a handful of long BC, Yarrow Chapter, being part of the grass by holding it like a bunch of flowers!

Friends of Manning Park, participated Many were astonished when I said there at the Lightning Lakes Day Use Area for were only two horses, the other was not a a celebration. The day-use area is just up horse! “Why” they would ask, with raised from the Headwaters Corral Equestrian eyebrows, which led to another discussion Campground in EC Manning Provincial on the difference between mules and Park on the way to the ski hill. horses.

The theme for the day was Little girls would leave and I would volunteering on trail work in the Park. overhear them ask, “Mommy, can I People who signed up were taught about have a horse?” They then proceeded to simple ways to help improve the state of the booth where my friends and fellow the trails, things they can do while out on members Glen and Charlotte would a hike. Just before lunch, they headed out hand out information for the adults and as a group to practice those things on the games, buttons and ribbons for the kids, 20 Minute Trails, at the end of the lake. compliments of Horse Council BC. From Manning Park Resort provided a free the other side of the horse trailer, I could barbeque lunch to all volunteers including hear Glen telling children to ask for a us exhibitors, on return. pony for Christmas!

Back at the day use area: four Yarrow Many adults fondly reminisced about members manned the BCHBC booth and horses in their childhood. Senior Ranger, managed the stock for demonstrations.

Eddie Tennesco, dressed in his official Our theme for the day was teaching the uniform, posed for pictures with Mutah, public how to interact safely with horses the mule. I also overheard him giving and mules on the trails. Every horse trail advice on horses and mules… yah! Even is also a hiking trail so we felt this was Jerry the BC Parks Moose learned how to a good topic. The two horses and one introduce horses to scary objects… such mule were a hit with the Park Rangers, as a person dressed up as a moose! other booth participants (Wild Safe BC, A BC Park is a place where cultural, Mountain Madness, Go Fish BC and the natural and recreation values are Princeton Historical Society) and the preserved by staff and volunteers like us. general camping public. Kara and I taught We hope that we turned up the volume them the “three Ss” of meeting horses on volunteerism at this BC Parks Day and BACK COUNTRY HORSEMEN PROVINCIAL EXECUTIVE http://bchorsemen.org

we’ll see more volunteers out there on the trails!

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BC Paint Horse Club – Colour Your World – Ride a Paint

By Cathy Glover. Photos courtesy of Marion Cox, www.divineequine.ca Kopp, The Paddocks, The Painted Horse, Newmacs (Cloverdale) and Greenhawk (Langley) and to all the bidders, successful or otherwise!

Your support is for another excellent cause!

We especially would Big (and colourful) B2B classes like to acknowledge, thank and support A good day in the sandbox our BC Paint and B2B sponsors: presenting sponsor Johnston Meier Who says horse show people can’t share the same sandbox? With Insurance Agencies Group, PrairieCoast Equipment, Lazy 3 Ranch, the Canada Cup Dressage Show underway at Maple Ridge Equi-Centre, Mackenzie Meadows, Sears Travel, the Harvest Classic Fall Show, the July 25-27, BC Paint’s “Back-to-Basics” Coast exhibitors competed Horse Barn, Stampede Tack and Western Wear, Hutton Performance in another corner of MREC’s massive facility – and it made for an Horses, Otter Co-op and Schellenberg Trucking. Their support is entertaining (albeit hot) weekend of competition. instrumental in keeping these shows affordable and we are honoured Entries and horse numbers were up significantly and although these businesses and members have chosen to invest with us. the over fences classes didn’t run for lack of entries, almost every other A very special thank you to Sally Saur, too, who created those class did and that put some pressure on judges Grant Gibbs and Dan remarkable hat cans. Our 2014 B2B Coast high points are the envy of Mannion to get the show done in time to meet their connecting flight virtually every show committee that has been privy to our big score! in Seattle.

(High point winners are on our Facebook group page and the website.)

We had three Solid Breds competing in the Hunter under Saddle We also want to thank every one of the exhibitors that came and classes which is exciting as those classes always seem difficult to fi ll. showed. Your support means a lot.

A couple of world champions and a class full of point earners in our It’s not over yet regular registry HUS classes no doubt put some added pressure on the There is still one more Paint show on the calendar for 2014 and judges. Just back from the World Youth Show and a huge Paint show that’s South Central QH’s Wine Country Circuit, September 12-14, in in Monroe, Chansation, with Calli Rouse up, won a big Amateur HUS Armstrong. Friday is an APHA “special event” which means there is class. no halter for us (we get to sleep in!); but it’s a two judge over two day Exhibitors like the late afternoon start on Saturday, and they like regular APHA show on Saturday and Sunday. Download the show bill the 9 am start on Sunday for halter, too. Amateur Geldings had 12 by going to www.bcqha.com, then clicking on SCQHA. I know a lot of entries and another eight points for Tracy Olney’s Special Te Forces. We Paint exhibitors are looking forward to showing in the Okanagan in the had our largest Tobiano colour class to date with seven entries. Colour fall – and we’re hosting the wine and cheese during Saturday evening’s Tracks, owned by Anisa Lambert, won under one judge while Kari futurities.

(Scott) Goodfellow’s Roses Are Special, shown by trainer Sally Saur, Back-to-school won under another. Rosalea Pagani’s gelding, JWR The Last Juan, won If you’re a youth member, be sure to check out the updated the three point Overo colour class under both judges – again! application for our youth scholarship on our website (www.bcphc.

Chansation and Calli continued their winning streak in a large com). A $500 award will be presented at our 2014 year end banquet (in Amateur Western Pleasure class. Devon Smith and Ima Sierra Surprise January) based 40% on a written essay, 20% on school marks, 20% on bested six others in a two-point Amateur Trail class under both judges. riding accomplishments and 20% Four yearlings competed for an aggregate yearling award on volunteer activities. sponsored by Lynn Parker’s High Arrow farm. Donna Ruth led mom On the map Barb Dimion’s fi lly, I’ll Be Terrific, to a win in the In Hand Trail, Just in at press time, two BC while Cathy Glover’s Simply Encountered, won the lunge line under horses have won big at the Zone both judges. Both are by Lynn’s stud, Simply Terrific, and Simply One show in Albany, Oregon.

Encountered won a stunning Sally Saur custom hat can based on points Chansation, with Calli Rouse, were earned at both B2B shows this year. circuit champions in Amateur and Devon Smith rode Ima Sierra Surprise to her second consecutive Senior Western Pleasure while Stampede Super Horse silver buckle. The award is also based on points Ima Special Delivery and Emma earned at both B2B shows. Rosalea Pagani won the Children’s Wish Schellenberg came home with no draw. To date, BC Paint has raised over $2500 to help make wishes less than seven circuit buckles come true for children with life-threatening illnesses and diseases! and two reserve championships.

The silent auction raised nearly $300 for our youth scholarship.

Congratulations!

Leadliner Alyssa Belanger, Sam A very big thank you to our supporters: PrairieCoast Equipment Scott and Ima Hot Coosa (Kamloops), The Horse Barn, Country West (Armstrong), Rhonda www.bcphc.com President & APHA Director: Cathy Glover cathyglover@telus.net Vice President: Natalie Hall nataliedhall@hotmail.com

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BC Rodeo Association BRITISH COLUMBIA RODEO ASSOCIATION #5 – 150B OLIVER STREET WILLIAMS LAKE, BC V2G 1L8 PHONE: (250) 398-4104 FAX: (250) 398-4101 EMAIL: bcrodeoassn@shaw.ca www.rodeobc.com

Office Hours: Monday to Thursdays 9:30 am – 5 pm 2014 BCRA Board of Directors President: Ty Lytton 250-396-7710 Vice Pres: Derek Mobbs 250-378-4082

Directors: Neal Antoine Tim Terepocki Gord Puhallo Luke Simonin Allison Everett

250-457-5391 250-280-7653 250-394-4034 250-462-5853 250-296-4778

Aaron Palmer Jay Savage Laura James Shaun Oxtoby Brenda Ferguson

250-851-6725 250-421-3712 250-318-9430 250-398-9061 250-567-2792

THANK YOU TO OUR 2014 SPONSORS

BCRA & QUESNEL RODEO CLUB 2014 BCRA CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS September 12, 13 & 14, 2014 Outdoors – Alex Fraser Park, Quesnel BC

Performance Times Friday – 6pm / Saturday – 2pm / Sunday – 1pm ~ Top 10 Qualifiers in the 8 Major Events ~ Top 10 Qualifiers in the Junior Breakaway, Junior Barrels, Junior Steer Riding ~ Top 10 Qualifiers in the Pee Wee Barrel Racing

Admission Adults $10 (Advance) or $12 (Gate) Seniors 65+ $7 (Advance) or $9 (Gate) Youth 7-12 $7 (Advance) or $9 (Gate) Children 6 & under Free Barn Dance: Saturday, Sept 13th – Advance Ticket Sales Only Cowboy Breakfast: Saturday & Sunday – 8am Tickets Available at Circle S Western Wear, Quesnel BC *Steak Dinner – Hosted by Save on Foods – Saturday, Sept. 13

Contestants *FINALS ENTRIES OPEN: WED., SEPT. 3, 8am – 2pm, 250-989-1337 or e-mail your entries to bcrodeoassn@shaw.ca CALLBACK: TUESDAY, SEPT. 9, 8am – 1pm, 250-989-1337 (All Finalists Should Do Callback)

BCRA AWARDS BANQUET & AGM Saturday, October 25th, 2014 Quesnel Seniors Center - Quesnel, BC 10am – BCRA Annual General Meeting Banquet: 5:30pm Doors Open 6pm – Dinner 8pm – Awards 9pm - Dance

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2014 BCRA SADDLE SPONSORS: GRASSLAND EQUIPMENT LTD. Williams Lake & Vanderhoof E-mail: sales@grasslandequipment.ca Team Roping Season Leader JENNA WILLS MEM. FUND ~ Wills Family Junior Barrel Racing Season Leader ROCK CONSTRUCTION & MINING Kamloops, BC ~ 250-828-1946 Junior Breakaway Roping Season Leader REGENCY CHRYSLER, Quesnel 1-888-726-4947 www.regencychrysler.com Ladies Barrel Racing Season Leader Saddle & Finals Champion Buckle WILLIAMS LAKE INDOOR RODEO ASSOCIATION www.wlindoor.ca Junior All Around Saddle Sponsor TY POZZOBON PBR INVITATIONAL 2014 Bull Riding Season Leader Saddle Sponsor 2014 Bull Riding Finals Champion Buckle NECHAKO VALLEY RODEO ASSOCIATION 2014 Jr. Steer Riding Season Leader Saddle Sponsor 2014 Jr. Steer Riding Finals Champion Buckle HDI CONSTANTIA RESOURCES LTD 2014 Pee Wee Barrel Racing Season Leader Saddle Sponsor 2014 BCRA FINALS BUCKLE SPONSORS: TWILIGHT RANCH - G & D Puhallo Saddle Bronc BCES – B. Swampy Breakaway Roping GRASSLAND EQUIPMENT LTD. Team Roping BAR E CONTRACTING – R & A Everett Pee Wee Barrel Racing GENE & JOY ALLEN Rookie Roughhorse Rider LITTLE FORT HEREFORDS, Little Fort www.littlefort.ca Junior Barrel Racing Finals Buckle QUESNEL RODEO CLUB Junior Breakaway Finals Buckle MARWEST UTILITY SERVICES, R. MCLEOD: 2014 Steer Wrestling Finals Champion Buckle WILLIAMS LAKE LOG HAULERS ASSOCIATION 2014 Bareback Finals Buckle Sponsor 2014 HORSE OF THE YEAR SPONSORS: WHITE RANCHES – A. Everett Jr. Breakaway Horse GUS & NITA CAMERON Junior Barrel Horse of the Year 2014 CHILCOTIN SERIES SPONSORS: PMT Chartered Accountants WL District & Credit Union Walmart – Williams Lake Don & Nancy Macdonald BC Livestock & Coop, Williams Lake Pinnacle Pellet, Williams Lake

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Clubs & Association 25 Years of Celebrating Long Ears www.AlbertaDonkeyandMule.com members from across Canada and the US

Cheer for the Ears!

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Alberta Trail Riding Association ATRA is a vibrant club for recreational riders and drivers of all ages and horse breeds. 9/14

BC RANCH CUTTING HORSE ASSOC. (Fraser Valley) David Parker 604-462-0304, www.bcrcha.com 7/15 BC RODEO ASSOC., #5-150B Oliver St, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1L8 250-398-4104 Office, bcrodeoassn@shaw.ca, www.rodeobc.com 6/15 BC SPORTHORSE-SPORTPONY BREEDERS GROUP, Membership: Shelley Fraser 604-534-8782, Show Secretary: Ulli Dargel 604-421-6681, www.bcsporthorses.com 8/15 CHILLIWACK RIDING CLUB, Drill Team, Horse Shows (Heritage Qualifiers), Gymkhana, Trail Rides, Clinics, Open Ride, Socials, www.chilliwackridingclub.com 6/15

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of the AQHA. Annual membership is free to current members of AQHA. To enroll on-line, visit the CQHA web site: www.cqha.ca and choose “Membership” section. Choose “Affiliates” to link to provincial Quarter Horse & Racing Association sites. Contact: Haidee Landry, q @ 10/14 President 604-530-8051 or hmqh@hotmail.com

ENDURANCE RIDERS ASSOCIATION OF BC www.ERABC.com Secretary: Lori Bewza, loribewza@gmail.com 250-679-8247 4/15

AMERICAN SADDLEBRED HORSE ASSOC. OF CANADA, Breed promo/regulation, registration. www.saddlebredcanada.com , Pres: Lynne Dorcas, timandlynne@hotmail.com 6/15

EQUINE FOUNDATION OF CANADA Foundation for Health & Welfare of the Horse. www.equinefoundation.ca & Facebook, equinefoundation@outlook.com

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ARMSTRONG/ENDERBY RIDING CLUB Tammy 250-832-3409 Fun Days, Shows, Clinics, www.armstrongenderbyridingclub.com 3/15 3/15

ASHCROFT RODEO, June 14-15, 2014 at 1 pm daily. Rodeo Dance June 14, 9 pm-1 am, featuring Ken McCoy Band, www.ashcroftrodeo.ca 4/15

Back Country Horsemen of B.C. BCHBC provides a social, safe learning atmosphere for all riders interested in trails and the back country.

We strive to preserve trail access for all riders.

For info: president@bchorsemen.org or www.bchorsemen.org

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BATEMAN EQUESTRIAN EDUCATION In partnership of classroom and barn; a credited course in Horsemanship.

Robert Bateman Secondary School, Abbotsford BC. Contact Ruth Neveu, ruth_neveu@sd34.bc.ca Visit our Facebook page: Bateman Equestrian Education 7/15 www.cayleywilsonperformancehorses.com

BC APPALOOSA OWNERS & BREEDERS, hannahgarden@hotmail.com Promoting BC Bred Appaloosas. Find us on Facebook. 3/15 BC CARRIAGE DRIVING SOCIETY, Pres: Elisa Marocchi 250-397-2979, emarocchi@hotmail.com, from Minis to Draft, www.bccarriagedriving.com 10/14 BC COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDERS ASSOC. www.bcctra.ca 5/15 Pres: Tammy Mercer 250-335-3390, ridingforfreedomranch@shaw.ca BC DRAFT UNDER SADDLE CLUB. Open to all Draft and Draft X. Pres: Dawn Germscheid 604-617-7354, www.bcdraftundersaddleclub.com 2/15 BC INTERIOR ARABIAN HORSE ASSOC. 250-546-6004 Arabian Encampment, Youth Club, Racing, Endurance, www.bciaha.com 4/15 BC INTERIOR HORSE RESCUE SOCIETY. Our mission is to rescue, protect, help and prevent the abuse of horses. Memberships/volunteers. www.bcihrs.ca 250-712-6200 11/14 BC INTERIOR MORGAN HORSE CLUB Sect’y: Debbie Miyashita 250-804-2928, miyashitadebbie@gmail.com, Meetings, Clinics, Trail Rides, Socials, www.bcimhc.com 9/14 BC PAINT HORSE CLUB www.bcphc.com, APHA & All Breed Show Programs, Scholarship, Trail Riding & Free Award opportunities, cathyglover@telus.net 8/15 Zone hosted Schooling Shows, AQHA Sanctioned Shows, organized Trail Rides, Social activities, Clinics and Equine Trade Fairs.

For more info visit www.bcqha.com Membership: Lynne Carter 604-880-6138, bcqha@hotmail.com 12/14

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INTERIOR CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION www.ichacutting.com New cutters always welcome. Lee Poncelet 250-938-2034 2/15 KELOWNA RIDING CLUB, www.kelownaridingclub.com contact and event info.

Daily drop-in rates & facility rentals open to all. 3745 Gordon Dr, Kelowna, BC. 9/15 LANGLEY RIDERS SOCIETY, www.langleyriders.com. English/Western, Games, Jumping, Drill Team, Rodeo. 604-530-5981 4/15 LOWER MAINLAND QUARTER HORSE ASSOC. Pres: Lynda Harrison, lyndaharrison13@gmail.com, http://bcqha.com/index.php/LMQHA 6/15

LOWER MAINLAND RANCH SORTING ASSOCIATION Monthly Jackpot Ranch Sorting Competitions 604-910-3523 Where riders of all levels with almost any horse can have fun! trishe@shaw.ca www.lowermainlandranchsorting.com 5/15

NORTH OK THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOC. 250-549-0105 www.notra.info Providing therapeutic horseback riding for children & adults with disabilities 2/15 OKANAGAN MINIATURE HORSE CLUB (Vernon) Shows, Clinics, Fun Days, Inhand/Driving. Ally 250-542-6739, Allylebel@hotmail.com. Join us on Facebook 3/15 OLIVER RIDING CLUB Pres.: Midge Corey 250-488-9729 midge.corey@gmail. com, Eng & West shows/events & Social Riding, www.oliverridingclub.com 9/14 100 MILE & DISTRICT OUTRIDERS CLUB, President: Denise Little 3/15 Enhancing equine activities in the south Cariboo, www.100mileoutriders.com PACIFIC ASSOC. OF THE ANDALUSIAN & LUSITANO HORSE (PAALH) www. paalh.com, Annual Nat. Show, Member Achievement Prog. & more, 250-992-1168 2/15 PEACHLAND RIDING CLUB Jesse Capp, jessecapp@shaw.ca 250-863-2160 Fun & Family oriented! See www.peachlandridingclub.com for activities 6/15

PERUVIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION OF CANADA GusMcCollister@efirehose.net, or phone 403-935-4435

www.phac.ca Ask us about the Smoothest Riding Horse in the World for Show OR Trail! 5/15

PERUVIAN HORSE CLUB OF BC. www.phcbc.ca Shows, Clinics, President: Don Noltner 250-835-8472, hcperu@telus.net 2/15

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Clubs & Associations SOUTH CENTRAL QUARTER HORSE ASSOC., Host of April Fuzzy Horse Show and September AQHA Circuit Show, http://bcqha.com/index.php/scqha 5/15 TOTEM SADDLE CLUB (Terrace BC) Secty: Marty Cox 250-633-2350, Shows, Clear Rounds, % Days, Gymkhanas, Clinics, www.totemsaddleclub.com 2/15 TWEEDSMUIR CAVALIERS SADDLE CLUB (Burns Lake) Gymkhanas, Shows, Kristi Rensby, Pres. 250-692-5721, torikari@hotmail.com, tcsaddleclub.webs.com 8/15

VERNON DISTRICT RIDING CLUB, www.vernonridingclub.com, 250-540-7344 Shows, Clinics, Pony Club, Facility Rental. “Come Ride With Us!” 5/15 WESTERN CANADIAN REINING ASSOC. Isabella 250-397-3770 wcrareining@gmail.com, www.wcra.info 4/15 WILD ROSE DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION, Sale, Field Day, Shows, Futurity, Clinics, www.wrdha.com, Barb Stephenson 403-933-5765 8/14

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OPEN HORSE SHOW, Smith Arena, Smithsville, BC, John 604-123-4567 johnsmith@smith.net, www.smithshow.com

EDMONTON, AB, Extended 25 day Advanced Massage Therapy Certification Course, Sidonia McIntyre, RMT, CEMT, www.equinerehab.ca JONATHAN FIELD HORSEMANSHIP Liberty/Finesse Camp, James Creek Ranch, Merritt BC 1-888-533-4353, www.jonathanfield.net WHEELS RETREAT, 100 Mile House, emarocchi@hotmail.com 4-H HORSE SHOW, Salmon Arm Fall Fair, Salmon Arm BC, www.salmonarmfair.com (entry deadline Aug 23) POKER RIDE “Find the Golden Horseshoe” Timber Ridge Trails, Lumby BC, www.bcimhc.com or call Nancy 250-546-9922 MISSION HORSE CLUB Games Trophy Show (Heritage Qualifier), Mission BC, info@missionhorseclub.org, www.MissionHorseClub.org ALL BREED HORSE SALE (consignments welcome), Innisfail Auction Market, Innisfail AB, 1-800-710-3166, www.innisfailauctionmarket.com EXTREME TRAIL CLINIC, Hayton Creek Ranch, Oyama BC, Michelle 250-803-6984, megauthier90@gmail.com, www.haytoncreekranch.com MLM SUMMER WRAP-UP DRESSAGE SHOW, Maple Leaf Meadows, Edmonton AB, 780-486-2099, www.mapleleafmeadows.com ALBERTA WISH RIDE, Sierra West Ranch, near Lundbreck AB, Details and pledge forms at www.albertawishride.ca SUN MEADOWS DRESSAGE SHOW (Judge: Anne Gribbons), Sun Meadows Equestrian Centre, Kamloops BC, www.sunmeadowsequestriancentre.com ADIVA MURPHY SYMPOSIUM, Delta BC, E-mail or FB, adiva@adivamurphy.com, www.adivamurphy.com TTEAM CLINIC w/Tammy Steen, Icehorse Ranch, Creighton Valley, Lumby BC, Gillian 250-306-3206, www.icehorse.ca TRAINING FOR COURAGE w/Paul Dufresne (Friday night demo) Quest Ranch/TFC Training Center, Kelowna BC, Paul info@pauldufresne.com or text 250-317-7725 OPEN HORSE SHOW, Eng/West and NEW ‘Versatility’ Award, Salmon Arm Fall Fair, Salmon Arm BC, www.salmonarmfair.com AG PRO DERBY DAY, Maple Leaf Meadows, Edmonton AB, 780-486-2099, www.mapleleafmeadows.com TEAM ROPING BUCKLE SERIES, 11 am start, Longhorn Acres, Armstrong BC, Doug Henry 250-546-6494 or 250-307-3430, dallyup2@telus.net METCHOSIN DAY, 4450 Happy Valley Road Victoria BC, visit www.metchosinday.ca for full event schedule ANNE GRIBBONS CLINIC, Sun Meadows Equestrian Centre, Kamloops BC, www.sunmeadowsequestriancentre.com MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Kelowna BC, Anne 250 860-2785, arthur1_dj@telus.net BC SENIORS GAMES (Equestrian events), Milner Downs, Langley BC, Natalie Vonk 604-309-6873, www.bcseniorsgames.org HORSE & TACK SALE, BC Livestock, Williams Lake BC, NEW: send photo/info for website, Call Pam to consign 250-398-7174, www.bclivestock.bc.ca NDRC 14th Annual Kootenay Getaway Driving Clinic w/Ellen Hockley followed

by Fun Day Driving Trial, Betsy Nasmyth 250-352-2427

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STEVE ROTHER HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC, Okanagan Falls BC, www. horseteacher.com, Simone 778-516-5599, simone.kutos@happyhorseriders.com HOOKED ON HORSES CHALLENGE, Twisted Terrain Horse Park, Hope BC, www.twistedterrainhorsepark.com or www.dhughesquarterhorses.com MISSION HORSE CLUB Eng/West Trophy Show (Heritage Qualifier), Mission BC, info@missionhorseclub.org, www.MissionHorseClub.org EXTREME HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC & COMPETITION, The Horse Ranch, Baldonnel BC, 1-877-728-8987, www.thehorseranch.com ROCK CREEK & BOUNDARY FALL FAIR, Rock Creek BC, www.rockcreekfallfair.ca WSDAC TRAIN THE TRAINERS CLINIC w/WDAA, Red Deer AB, Adiva Murphy will be a participant, www.adivamurphy.com TRAINING FOR COURAGE w/Paul Dufresne (Friday night demo), Millet AB, Lindsey Fraser 780-619-8019 or twoheartsonebeat@live.ca PRC GYMKHANA and Saddle Series Barrel Race, Peachland Riding Club, Darlene 250-462-0169, ddpappas@shaw.ca, www.peachlandridingclub.com AEF WILD ROSE TRAIL RIDE (Fundraiser), Red Lodge Guest Ranch, Bowden AB, 1-877-463-6233 or www.albertaequestrian.com EDMONTON, AB, Vertebral Realignment Course - Learn to adjust without mallets! Sidonia McIntyre, RMT, CEMT, www.equinerehab.ca HORSE & TACK SALE, BC Livestock, Kamloops BC, NEW: send photo/info for website, Call Laura to consign 250-573-3939, www.bclivestock.bc.ca DWIGHT UNGSTAD’S QH PRODUCTION SALE (Running/Working Bloodlines), Innisfail Auction Market, Innisfail AB, 1-800-710-3166, www.innisfailauctionmarket.com KATHY STANLEY Driving Clinic, Bulkley Valley Fair Grounds, Smithers, Leslie Flint, lflint@bulkley.net FRENCH CLASSICAL DRESSAGE & Horsemanship w/Catherine Clinckmaillie, Clinton BC, www.frenchclassicaldressage.ca, or 250-459-7772 KAMLOOPS BC, PTRC Gymkhana www.pinetreeridingclub.com or Lynnaea Rawlings 250-573-3569 SCHOOL OF LEGERETE DEMO DAY Y (Fundraiser), Copper Hills Equestrian Ctr, Kamloops BC, for info contact Frances frances_weeks@hotmail.com ALBERTA WISH RIDE, Reesor Ranch, east of Medicine Hat AB, Details and pledge forms at www.albertawishride.ca ALL BREED HORSE SALE (consignments welcome), Innisfail Auction Market, Innisfail AB, 1-800-710-3166, www.innisfailauctionmarket.com QUESNEL & DISTRICT RIDING CLUB FALL FAIR “FUN” SHOW, Alex Fraser Park, Carolyne Blanchet, quesneldistrictridingclub@gmail.com TWINCREEKS EXPERIENCE, Duncan, Vancouver Island BC, w/Adiva Murphy, Deborah, twincreeks@shaw.ca, FB, www.adivamurphy.com FIELD DRIVING TRIALS, 70 Mile House, twinacresfarm@xplornet.ca TRAINING FOR COURAGE w/Paul Dufresne, Sundre AB, Jonna jvsorensen@outlook.com or 403-402-6897 or 403-638-0988 JONATHAN FIELD & FRIENDS! Intl Horsemanship Edu Conference, Agrium Western Event Centre-Stampede Park Calgary AB 1-888-533-4353, www.jonathanfield.net MLM FALL FINALE Party & Tack Swap, Maple Leaf Meadows, Edmonton AB, 780-486-2099, www.mapleleafmeadows.com

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FUN DAY Y (open to all), 10 am start, Quarterspot Ranch, Lumby BC, quarterspotranch@shaw.ca or Cindy 250-547-9277 KAMLOOPS BC, PTRC Horse Show www.pinetreeridingclub.com or Esther MacDonald 250-376-6096 TEAM ROPING BUCKLE SERIES, 11 am start, Longhorn Acres, Armstrong BC, Doug Henry 250-546-6494 or 250-307-3430, dallyup2@telus.net MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Grand Forks, Robin Armstrong 250 443 4059, sunhawk15@hotmail.com FALL HORSE SALE, Perlich Bros. Auction Market, Lethbridge AB, www.perlich.com DIAMOND H TACK TENT SALE, 19th Anniversary Celebration, Kelowna BC, 250-762-5631, www.diamondhtack.ca MARION WEISSKOPFF CLINIC, Nelson, Teresa Precious 250 229 4203, northope@shaw.ca 20TH ANNUAL WARMBLOOD AUCTION, Fall Classic Breeders Sale, Olds AB, www.fallclassicsale.com.

HORSE AGILITY CLINIC & SHOW, Delta BC, w/Adiva Murphy, Susan, bkclinic@telus.net, FB, www.adivamurphy.com PRODUCTION SALE for Old Baldy Ranch, Vold, Jones & Vold Auction Co., Dawson Creek BC, www.northernhorse.com/oldbaldy EXTREME TRAIL CLINIC, Hayton Creek Ranch, Oyama BC, Michelle 250-803-6984, megauthier90@gmail.com, www.haytoncreekranch.com CARIBOO TRAILS Field Driving Trials, Mile House, Ken Huber 250-456-6050, huberx3@telus.net TRAINING FOR COURAGE w/Paul Dufresne (Friday night demo) Saskatoon SK, Desiree equinewellnesseducation@hotmail.com or 306-520-2789 JONATHAN FIELD HORSEMANSHIP Course 1, Millarville Racing and Agri.Soc., Millarville AB, Krystal Meade 403-471-7666, eventsmanager@millarvilleracetrack.com DELTA RIDING CLUB DRESSAGE % SHOW, Delta BC, Sheila, sheila.forsyth@hotmail.com, www.deltaridingclub.com/shows.html WILLIAMS LAKE REINERS SCHOOLING SHOW, 1 pm start, Eagleview Equestrian Centre, Williams Lake BC, anustad@gmail.com pre-registration

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THE WESTERN HORSE SALE (during Canadian Supreme), Westerner Park, Red Deer AB, www.westernhorsesale.com FALL FINALE Hack/Hunter/Jumper Show, Topline Show Park, Salmon Arm BC, Sonya Campbell 250-833-2669 or toplinestables1@hotmail.com JONATHAN FIELD HORSEMANSHIP Course 1, Horse in Hand Ranch, Blacklands AB, Tamara Chmilar 780-720-5198, tamara_chmilar@hotmail.com AMERICAN HORSEWOMANS CHALLENGE (including 3 Canadian women), Oklahoma City OK, www.horsewomanschallenge.com KAMLOOPS BC, PTRC Annual Gymkhana www.pinetreeridingclub.com or Lynnaea Rawlings 250-573-3569 POKER RIDE, Helmcken Falls Lodge, Clearwater BC, elysia@wellsgrayriders.com, www.wellsgrayriders.com STEPHEN CLARKE SYMPOSIUM, Applications via Cadora.ca, Sun Meadows Equestrian Centre, Kamloops BC, www.sunmeadowsequestriancentre.com TRAINING FOR COURAGE w/Paul Dufresne (Friday night demo) Saskatoon K, Desiree equinewellnesseducation@hotmail.com or 306-520-2789 ELLEN HOCKLEY DRIVING CLINIC, Kelowna BC, Anne 250 860-2785, arthur 1_dj@telus.net ADIVA MURPHY HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC, Brooks AB, E-mail or FB, adiva@adivamurphy.com, www.adivamurphy.com GAMES DAY, Blackpool BC, elysia@wellsgrayriders.com, www.wellsgrayriders.com AERC Funday, Armstrong Fairgrounds, www.armstrongenderbyridngclub.com MISSION HORSE CLUB Eng/West Show (Heritage Qualifier), Mission BC, info@missionhorseclub.org, www.MissionHorseClub.org HIGH SCHOOL RODEO, Peachland Riding Club, Darlene 250-462-0169, ddpappas@shaw.ca, www.peachlandridingclub.com LIGHT UP THE WORLD PURPLE, Face Book Page @ Horses Help Kids – Light Up The World Purple! www.HorsesHelpKids.com THE PADDOCK ANNUAL SALE, Vernon BC, 1-866-703-1133, e-mail thepaddock@shaw.ca

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Tipp off thhe Monthh ! Courtesy of Lorraine Pelletier, EC Certified Western Coach “DON’T PUT THE CART BEFORE THE HORSE” - an old saying that still holds true today.

This is often the case when we want to progress with our horse and something interrupts us on the way. Due to lack of time, patience and possibly knowledge, issues are often left undealt with and one might just move on and ignore it. This is not good. A few examples of what people ignore: horses that won’t stand still, can’t be tied, won’t lift his feet, won’t accept the bit or can’t be saddled (and/or cinched). These and many more are issues that can and should be fi xed. They don’t go away on their own. They could even cause safety issues.

There are reasons why your horse behaves in ways we don’t like, so help him out! Get down to the cause of what created the problem in the first place, fi x it and then move on. Competition horses at the highest levels express these issues. They do not have to be tolerated because ‘that’s just the way he is’. He wasn’t born ‘bad’. Someone caused it. If you care about your horse, find out how to get him ‘back to neutral’; it may only take a few minutes!

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and has accomplished the basics. This also applies to trail riding. Thorough desensitizing and ground training cannot be overlooked or ignored. Coaches focus on the rider. However, a rider cannot reach goals by him/herself. Your horse must also be able to perform at the level suitable to the rider. A horse can hold you back, as well as you can prevent the horse from sharing his true abilities.

It’s team work!

If you are sincere about ‘getting it right’, then take the time to find the right coach for you and a qualified trainer for your horse.

This may not be one person. With the right guidance, you can reach your goals efficiently, safely and in a timely manner.

For more information, contact EC Certified Western Coach & Professional Trainer, Lorraine Pelletier at the Horse Help-line 250-9995090 or visit www.tranquillefarms.com. Lorraine offers lessons and various clinics on location. At Tranquille Farms we also work with remedial, abuse and trauma rehabilitation… helping people, too. Starting all disciplines; using intrinsic training, establishing Communication, Trust & Respect.

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REALTORS 10 ACRES OF SPALLUMCHEEN AT ITS FINEST The house is super energy efficient using ICF for the bottom floor and all the right stuff from there up. Great quality finishing throughout. This Hardie Planked Beauty sits on land which gives you a combination of mostly flat, very good farmland and the natural Deep Creek valley at the back of the property. Ready for quick possession. $635,000 MLS ® NEW 4580 Schubert Road, Armstrong BC

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18.95 ACRES OF PICTURESQUE LAND Custom built 3 bed, 3 1/2 bath + office 3,000+ sq. ft. log home.

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157 ACRES OF SERENE COUNTRYSIDE Minutes from Adams, Forest and Johnson Lake, there is no shortage of recreation or scenic views. 2,335 sq. ft. rancher, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths built in 2005. Open concept & 9’ ceilings, hot water in-floor heat. Wood-burning boiler heats house and 36’ x 40’ shop. Round pen, hay barn and another building for stalling horses. Produces great crops with an abundance of water from 2 creeks (with water licenses). Current owners get 50-55 ton of hay off the 20 acre hay field without fertilizing. 18 acres of pasture land suitable for grazing. RV spot with power, water and septic hookup. $784,000 MLS® 122230 961 Agate Bay Road Louis Creek BC

22.24 ACRES 2 MINS TO DOWNTOWN ARMSTRONG Beautiful renovated country style rancher. 3 bed, 2 full bath, wood fireplace, appliances included, hot tub. 4 covered parking spaces, 16’ x 27’ office/shop or garage. Roughly 8 acres of hay, all sub-irrigated, produces 1-2 crops. 10 acres behind house currently pasture, could be hayed. 55’ round pen, 80’ x 160’ outdoor arena. 3 heated double waterbowls service 6 paddocks. 48’ x 34’ hay shed with two 15’x15’ foaling stalls, tack room. Garden, dog run, 8 loafing sheds. 220 power. Subdivision potential. Too many extras to name! $739,000 MLS® 10086799 2620 Otter Lake Road Armstrong BC

RUSSELL ARMSTRONG, REALTOR 778-930-0115 Century 21 Executives Realty Ltd., Vernon BC russ.sellsrealty@gmail.com www.century21.ca/russell.armstrong

RUSSELL ARMSTRONG, REALTOR 778-930-0115 Century 21 Executives Realty Ltd., Vernon BC russ.sellsrealty@gmail.com www.century21.ca/russell.armstrong

RUSSELL ARMSTRONG, REALTOR 778-930-0115 Century 21 Executives Realty Ltd., Vernon BC russ.sellsrealty@gmail.com www.century21.ca/russell.armstrong

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“SIR DUN ARRAY” PENDING. AQHA Weanling Red Dun Colt.

This youngster has it all! Big, Bold, Athletic and Colour!

Bloodlines include: DOC BAR, OTOE, SKIPPER W. Call 250-259-8319 for more info (Seton Portage BC)

CROSS COUNTRY HORSE SALES We take pride in matching buyers to sellers of quality performance horses located in BC. Our background and experience assists us in recognizing the particular needs of the various disciplines, from pleasure riding to the Grand Prix ring.

Whether buying or selling, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your needs!

E-mail: cathie_cross@telus.net www.crosscountryhorsesales.com

WANT TO RIDE AN APPALOOSA?

MISTY MEADOWS FARM Located in Pritchard, 35 km on TCH east of Kamloops BC. 22.5 acre Equestrian Property with Architect designed 3 bed, 2 full bath, 2,400 sq. ft. home. Immaculate condition with continuous updating. 4 stall barn with hay loft, water and electricity. Fenced 70 x 180 sand riding ring, and 6 fenced pastures. First domestic and irrigation rights on Desmond Brook. Full landscaped yard.

Move in ready! $688,000 Info and a Photo Tour are available at www.Propertyguys.com/50343 Or contact 250-577-3305, e-mail mistymeadowspritchard@gmail.com 10/14

Old Baldy Ranch Offspring for Sale Sired By:

Peruvian Paso Horses Ringstead Ranch, one of Canada’s largest breeders, now have locations in both Chase, BC and Cayley, AB.

Visit appaloosacentre.com 250-963-9779

To learn more about this beautiful and unique breed of horse, and for a complete Sales List, please visit our website.

“Selling only BCAC ranch raised and trained family friendly Appaloosas” 10/14

www.ringsteadranch.com 4/15

deb.cones@gmail.com 403-860-9763

PENTICTON TIMBER FRAME COUNTRY VIEW HOME Situated on 12 private acres with panoramic views overlooking the valley, only 10 min. from town. Custom built post and beam open concept, 3 bed, 2 bath home with wrap around porch and carport. Set up for horses with a barn, 80 x 160 riding arena and pastures. The property also has a unique 1,350 sq. ft. shop and guest home. $849,000 To view call 250-492-8087 (Penticton BC) E-mail: carmicountry@gmail.com 9/14

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Jaz Poco Silverado

AQHA/NFQH A 100%, Poco Bueno 27% Silver Grullo, Herda N/N Son of Little Steel Dust, AQHA Rom Reining

Jaz Ziggy Steel Dust AQHA/NFQH A 98% Silver Grullo, Herda N/N

LBJ Sierras Blue TE

AQHA Blue Roan - Te N’Te, Blue Boy Quincy, Crimson War Bloodlines ALL STALLIONS are tested AQHA 5 GENETIC DISEASE PANEL N/N

Aaron & Colleen Wangler Dawson Creek, BC

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16HH QH/APPY ANGLO-ARAB MARE Handsome, attentive, sound and strong. Extensive trail experience and Natural Horsemanship. Trailers well.

Asking $1,500 obo Contact Deb 604-820-2684 or 604-807-3514 (Mission BC) 9/14

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Extensive infrastructure. www.horseflyhobbyfarm.com for more details Call 1-250-620-0006 after 8 pm 9/14

“SKIPPS SAN LEO” - 8 YR REG’D APHA GELDING 15.1HH, Skipper W bloodlines, well broke, great beginner rider horse, all round horse and great dressage prospect. $3,500 ALSO: 5 Hanoverian Warmblood/QH and 9 Reg’d QH/PH STARTING FROM $1,500 See website www.pro-horsemanship.com 250-315-9087 (Merritt BC) E-mail: pro-horsemanship@hotmail.com

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Stallions & Breeders Year-round listings start at only $195. p/year. (12 issues) KEEP YOUR NAME, PEDIGREE AND WEBSITE OUT THERE FOR ALL TO SEE. APPALOOSACENTRE.COM 250-963-9779 Real Appaloosas for Today and the Future! 3/15 DOUBLE DIAMOND CANADIANS (Enderby BC/Jasper AB) 250-838-0908 9/14 SS: DD Pacha Ulixes, Bay, 15HH, Henryville/Viger lines, www.canadianhorse.info DUNIT N SPOTS (Lone Butte BC), fuzzy_dln@hotmail.com 3/15 SS: AQHA Dunit In Boomtown (Fee $600), 5 Panel Tested N/N, APHA/ApHCC Appr.

FAIRVIEW ARABIAN STUD (Okanagan Falls) 250-497-6127 SS: World Class Crabbet Bloodlines, www.fairviewarabianstud.com 12/14 GNR MORGANS (Chase BC) 250-679-1175 www.gnrmorgans.com SS: DM Teacher’s Top Mark, Blk, 14.3, “Live the Adventure of the Morgan” 5/15 ICELANDIC HORSES AT TOLT AWAY FARM (Enderby BC) 250-838-0234 Sales, Stud Service, Lessons, Tack, WWW.TOLTAWAY.COM 7/15 ICELANDIC HORSE FARM (Vernon) 1-800-255-2336 4/15 ttouch@shaw.ca • www.icefarm.com JW QUARTER HORSES INC. (Barrhead AB) 780-674-3446 Top Quality Horses for Sale, www.jwquarterhorsesinc.com 6/15 NORTH PEACE WELSH PONY FARM (Fort St. John BC) 250-827-3216 Purebred and Anglo Arab Cross, northpeacewelsh@gmail.com 3/15 OLD BALDY RANCH (Dawson Creek) 250-843-7337 10/14 SS: Breeding AQHA / NFQH Grullo & Blue Roan, www.northernhorse.com/oldbaldy ROCKE RIDGE RANCH MANGALARGA MARCHADORS (Penticton BC), Can. contact for “Brazilian Saddle Horse,” www.nickerssaddlery.com, 1-888-492-8225 5/15 WWW.ROPERFORMANCEHORSES.COM (Vanderhoof) 250-567-4269 SS: AQHA & APHA Stallions, Sales, Training, Clinics 6/15 62 • Saddle Up • September 2014

SUNSET VIEW RANCH (West Kelowna BC) 250-707-7271. Top Performance AQHA/APHA bloodlines, Breeding & Sales. SS: Dunit Canadian Style. 8/15 WILDWOOD RANCHES Reg’d Quarter Horses (OK Falls, BC) 250-497-8452 SS: Standing an own son of Frenchmans Guy. www.wildwoodranches.org 10/14

Dragonfly Acres Bringing out thee best best Standing Purebred Friesian an Star Star Stallion

OTTO fan Kenettas 16.1 Modern Style 16 AI/Shipped, local live cover l Winning offspring Wi www.dragonflyacres.ca lisa@dragonflyacres.ca

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Shop & Swap!

MISCELLANEOUS

BOARDING

FOR SALE CARTS PLUS & INSANE MOTOR SPORTS New & Used Golf Carts, UTVs, ATVs. Sales, Service, Repairs.

1-866-886-6893 (Kelowna), 1-888-371-3946 (Kamloops), www.cartsplusbc.com, www.golfcarparts.ca 4/15

CUMMINGS

FOOTHILLS FARMS 74 x 160 Indoor Arena 100 x 200 Outdoor Arena * Clinics * Lessons * Boarding

TRAILER SALES AND RENTALS

L h & Stitches Leather Si h Custom Made Chaps Any Style Saddle, Tack & Blanket Repairs Top Quality Australian Saddles

The Leather Lady 250-706-2577 foothillsfarms@hotmail.com 100 Mile House, BC 10/14

29571 Fraser Hwy., Abbotsford, BC

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250-567-8590 4 HORSE SOONER All aluminum, rear tack, 4’ short wall with tack room. Weighs 4800 lbs. $27,500.

10509 Snell Road West, Vanderhoof BC 10/14 www.reimerranching.com

250-260-5299 Coldstream, BC djdelichte9@telus.net

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250-546-3955 10/14

HORSE BLANKET LAUNDRY & REPAIRS HORSE BLANKET & SADDLE PAD WASHING & Repairs.

Clean used Blankets for sale. Town Centre Dry Cleaners, Town Centre Mall. 250-546-0104 (Armstrong BC) 11/14

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3 sizes starting at $99.95 1-866-389-9952 www.bigbalebuddy.com

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3455 Pleasant Valley Rd., Armstrong www.deepcreekgeneralstore.com

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Full Board (3 feedings p/day) Daily/Nightly/Weekly Group or Individual Paddocks with Shelters Individual Feed Program Box Stalls, Wash Stall, Heated Tack Room 90 x 200 all purpose Western/English Arena 110 x 200 Jumping Arena, Round Pen Lessons, Conditioning TRAINERS WELCOME 15 minutes from downtown Vernon

Buy this trailerr and receive a $750 Gift Card

Sherri DeBoer • 250-838-0778 Hwy 97, Grindrod, BC Open Mon - Sat 9-6 pm 4/15

WINTER BOARD WANTED FOR WELL-MANNERED QUARTER HORSE gelding. November till April. Must have safe fencing, quality hay, roomy shelter, knowledgeable and experienced caretaker, and ample water source. A private facility with small group turnout or pasture is ideal. No riding or tack room facilities required. Within 1 hour drive of Vernon. Kathy Velocci 250-545-4185.

HORSE BARN or RIDING ARENA? Please call: Intercoast Construction Harry van Hemert Cell: 604-793-5252 Email: harco9@telus.net

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EVENTS SEPT 6 – POKER RIDE (Fundraiser), Find the Golden Horseshoe! Timber Ridge Trails, Lumby. Registration 9-11:30 am, ride on your own, $15 entry, Nancy 250-5469922, www.bcimhc.com

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