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52 Challenges for You and Your Horse
By Linda Parelli (with Courtney Crane)
Have you ever felt stuck and not sure what to do with your horse? Are you tired of doing the same thing over and over and need some inspiration? 52 Challenges for You and Your Horse will not only give you lots of ideas but also a step-by-step guide on how to conquer each challenge, troubleshoot when things go wrong and provide helpful hints. You can try each challenge sequentially or jump around, the sky is the limit! Try putting a few challenges together to create a training plan for each ride or on the ground session. Whether you are a recreational rider or have competitive goals, the challenges will give you inspiration and creative ways to work with your horse to develop a stronger partnership, clearer communication and stay safe while having fun!
All 52 challenges (plus one bonus challenge) in the book were created by Linda Parelli. This is not a novel, it’s an image-heavy training manual where the images are the most important aspect. We have carefully photographed EVERY step of EVERY challenge in the book so that you’re not left guessing. To say the book is “light-weight in content” ignores the care that went into making sure that you are able complete each of these challenges without wondering how exactly to get from Step A to Step D.
ISBN-13 979-8564360722
Paperback, 242 pages
$65.41
Available at www.amazon.ca
June
Weds KRC MEMBER FUN NIGHTS starting at 6 pm, every Wednesday, Kelowna Riding Club, Kelowna BC, https://www.kelownaridingclub.ca
1-4 INTERIOR DESERT CIRCUIT Show Series, https://vernonridingclub.com
1-4 HOOF TRIMMING CLINIC, Princeton BC, 204-771-5335, https://www.hoofgeeks.ca
3 BREAKAWAY ROPING JACKPOT (SERIES), JR Arena, Cache Creek BC, www.highcallroping.ca
3-4 ALL BREED RANCH RIDING SHOW, 100 Mile House BC, Danita 250-644-5686, danitamclaren@icloud.com
8-11 HOOF TRIMMING CLINIC, Langley BC, 204-771-5335, www.hoofgeeks.ca
9–10 VIMHC Spring Classic Show, vanislemhc@gmail.com, www.bcminiaturehorseclubs/vimhc
10-11 KELOWNA RIDING CLUB DRESSAGE SHOW, Gold/Bronze, Kelowna BC, www.dressagebc.ca, www.kelownaridingclub.ca
10-16 NOVA SCOTIA, Learn Equine Massage! Certification Course Sidonia McIntyre, RMT, CEMT, CCF, https://www.equinerehab.ca
15-18 HOOF TRIMMING CLINIC, Campbell River BC, 204-771-5335, www.hoofgeeks.ca
16-17 APHC SPRING CLASSIC, Red Deer Westerner, Red Deer AB, follow us on Facebook and www.albertapainthorseclub.ca
16-18 TOUCH OF CLASS DRESSAGE SHOW, Gold/CDI, Thunderbird Show Park, Langley BC, www.dressagebc.ca
17-18 BCMT BUCKLE SERIES SHOW, Hanging H Arena, Chilliwack BC, e-mail Debbie, hughesqh@telus.net, www.bcmountaintrail.com
17-18 CAMPOUT via horse drawn carts & wagons in the Chu Chua area BC, Inland Draft & Teamster Assoc. on Facebook
18 VIMHC Lombard Mini Show, vanislemhc@gmail.com, www.bcminiaturehorseclubs/vimhc
18-24 GUELPH ON, Learn Equine Massage! Certification Course, Sidonia McIntyre, RMT, CEMT, CCF, https://www.equinerehab.ca
22-25 HOOF TRIMMING CLINIC, Pemberton BC, 204-771-5335, www.hoofgeeks.ca
24-25 RANCH HORSE REVOLUTION SHOW, Armstrong BC, more info on Facebook page or email ranchhorserevolution@gmail.com
24 BREAKAWAY ROPING JACKPOT (SERIES), JR Arena, Cache Creek BC, www.highcallroping.ca
24-25 CCC DOUBLE HEADER, Pine Rock Ventures, Bluffton AB, Janet Goltz 403-848-1790, pinerockventures@gmail.com, canadiancowboychallenge.com
25 FUN DAY, Barn Tour & Picnic, Noble-T Farms, Grindrod BC, email Bev at bcimhcinfo@gmail.com
25-July 1 OTTAWA ON, Learn Equine Massage! Certification Course Sidonia McIntyre, RMT, CEMT, CCF, https://www.equinerehab.ca
29-Jul 2 HOOF TRIMMING CLINIC, Heffley Creek BC, 204-771-5335, www.hoofgeeks.ca
July
6-9 HOOF TRIMMING CLINIC, Clearwater BC, 204-771-5335, www.hoofgeeks.ca
8 SCQHA CLINIC (Clinician TBA), Kelowna Riding Club, Kelowna BC, scqhashow@gmail.com, www.bcqha.com
8-9 CCC CARSTAIRS CLASSIC, Carstairs AB, Al Bignell 403-828-2044, cibignell15@gmail.com, www.canadiancowboychallenge.com
8-9 INTRO TO MOUNTED ARCHERY CLINIC, Kamloops BC, Pine Tree Riding Club, www.okkma.ca
8-9 CAPITAL CITY CLASSIC DRESSAGE SHOW, Gold, Saanich Fairgrounds, Saanichton BC, www.dressagebc.ca
9 SCQHA - THE OGOPOGO OPEN SHOW (Judge TBA), Kelowna Riding Club, Kelowna BC, scqhashow@gmail.com, www.bcqha.com
9 VIMHC Fun Ice Cream Drive, Glenora, vanislemhc@gmail.com, www.bcminiaturehorseclubs/vimhc
13-16 HOOF TRIMMING CLINIC, Grande Prairie AB, 204-771-5335, www.hoofgeeks.ca
14-16 INTERIOR DESERT CIRCUIT Show Series, https://vernonridingclub.com
15 BREAKAWAY ROPING JACKPOT (SERIES), JR Arena, Cache Creek BC, www.highcallroping.ca
15-16 BCMT BUCKLE SERIES SHOW, Shumway Equestrian Centre, Kamloops BC, e-mail Donna shumway@direct.ca, www.bcmountaintrail.com
15-16 INTRO TO MOUNTED ARCHERY, Skills Clinic & Grading Competition, Grand Forks BC, Boundary Horse Association, www.okkma.ca
15-16 APHC SUNNY SOUTH SHOW, Willow Creek Ag Centre, Claresholm AB, follow us on Facebook and https://www.albertapainthorseclub.ca
19-23 WORLD CLYDESDALE SHOW, Brandon MB, www.worldclydeshow.com
20-23 HOOF TRIMMING CLINIC, Sherwood Park AB, 204-771-5335, www.hoofgeeks.ca
21-23 CANOA FARMS MOUNTAIN TRAIL Trophy Buckle Show, HCBC Sanctioned, Merritt BC, https://canoafarms.com
21-23 CANADA CUP, Gold/Bronze, & Dressage Camp, Maple Ridge BC, www.dressagebc.ca
24-Sept 01 LANGLEY BC, 6 week advanced Equine Massage Therapy Certification Course Sidonia McIntyre, RMT, CEMT, CCF, https://www.equinerehab.ca
27-30 HOOF TRIMMING CLINIC, Hague SK, 204-771-5335, https://www.hoofgeeks.ca
28-30 THUNDERBIRD SHOW PARK DRESSAGE SHOW, Gold/CDI, Langley BC, www.dressagebc.ca
30 AERC HORSE SHOW, 9 am, Agriplex, Armstrong BC, AERCcanada@gmail.com, www.armstrongenderbyridingclub.ca
August
4-6 INTERIOR DESERT CIRCUIT Show Series, https://www.kelownaridingclub.ca
4-6 APHA ZONE 10 - ZONE-O-RAMA, Calnash Ag Centre, Ponoka AB, follow us on Facebook at APHA Zone 10 and https://www.albertapainthorseclub.ca
5-6 CCC DOUBLE HEADER, Thorsby Haymakers, Thorsby AB, Melissa Deveau mugsydeveau@gmail.com, www.canadiancowboychallenge.com
11-13 PHAC CANADIAN NAT’L SHOW, Agriplex, Armstrong BC, Deb Cones 403-860-9763, deb.cones@gmail.com, www.phac.ca
12 ALL GAITED BREEDS VERSATILITY CHALLENGE, Agriplex, Armstrong BC, Deb Cones 403-860-9763, deb.cones@gmail.com, www.phac.ca
12-13 BCMT BUCKLE SERIES SHOW, Hanging H Arena, Chilliwack BC, e-mail Debbie, hughesqh@telus.net, www.bcmountaintrail.com
12-13 LADYSMITH, (V. ISLAND) BC, Learn Equine Massage! 1st of 3 weekends! Certification Course, Sidonia McIntyre, RMT, CEMT, CCF, www.equinerehab.ca
13 DRESSAGE TEST PRACTICE DAY (3 of 4), Copper Hills Equestrian Centre, Kamloops BC, Ann Wallin 778-220-7898, http://copperhillsequestrian.ca
17-20 HARCAN Training Camp, Olds AB, www.okkma.ca
18-20 RISING STARS JUNIOR YOUNG RIDER SHOW, Maple Ridge BC, www.dressagebc.ca
19 SCQHA CLINIC (Clinician TBA), Kelowna Riding Club, Kelowna BC, scqhashow@gmail.com, www.bcqha.com
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