Kelowna Riding Club News 

By Ashton Wiklund

Show photos: Maddy Dungate Photography | Volunteer photos: courtesy of other volunteers

The club hosted the second Interior Desert Circuit competition, the Kelowna Spring Classic, on the weekend of May 5-7. Despite some rainy, spring conditions, the show was attended by over 100 competitors from around BC.

In preparation for the show, club members and volunteers put in countless hours to prepare the facility. Work parties were organized for junior riders, and volunteers from various disciplines came to help out. New fencing was put up, jumps were painted and ring footing was redone.

Classes were held in three different rings, including the hunter, jumper, and a 2’0” and under ring.

Individual barns set up tents for their riders to rest and relax, and a number of vendors attended for riders to shop for tack, jewelry, and skin care products during their downtime.

Congratulations to all the riders who put in great rounds. Check out our Facebook page for a summary of some exciting wins and accompanying photos.

Once again, thank you to everyone who was a part of the Kelowna Riding Club’s Interior Desert Circuit May show. The next IDC show will be hosted in Vernon on June 1-4, followed by dates in July, August and September. Between now and then, the KRC will be hosting its EC Bronze/Gold Festival on June 10-11. To learn more check out www. kelownaridingclub.ca.