News Briefs: Equine

CAVALLO PRESIDENT NAMED TOP INNOVATOR IN 2021 BCBUSINESS WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Cavallo Horse & Rider, Inc. President Carole Herder won top honors as an Innovator in the 2021 BCBusiness Women of the Year Awards (www.bcbusiness.ca/The-2021Women-of-the-Year-Awards-Innovator). Herder’s dedication to hoof care and building the Cavallo Hoof Boots brand made her stand out with the magazine competition’s panel of judges. Herder wrote the numberone International Bestseller, There Are No Horseshoes in Heaven, and the newly released Hoofprints On The Journey. Herder has been involved in horse health since 1993 – founding Cavallo Horse & Rider, Inc. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes horse products in 26 countries. Herder designed and developed Cavallo Hoof Boots and Total Comfort System Saddle Pads and now presents training sessions around the world to teach the benefits of keeping horses in a natural state. She is also an honored recipient of the Royal Bank of Canada Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award. She is a member of the Women Presidents’ Organization, supporting female entrepreneurs in every industry.

Women of the Year Awards

The magazine’s second-annual competition featured women from multiple industries. BCBusiness magazine highlights business trends in Western Canada – and has reached 6 million readers. The BCBusiness website states, “By focusing exclusively on business in British Columbia, BCBusiness provides unparalleled behind-the-scenes coverage, chronicling major deals and putting faces to the major players. Our annual all-star print editions – B.C.’s Top 100 Companies, Entrepreneur of the Year, B.C.’s Most Influential Women, 30 Under 30 and the Best Cities for Work in B.C. – are must-reads for all decision-makers.” Find out more at: www.bcbusiness.ca/The2021-Women-of-the-Year-Awards. Sign up for Cavallo’s free newsletter and special community discounts at: https:// www.cavallo-inc.com/CavalloNews.

IEA INTRODUCES RANCH RIDING CLASSES TO WESTERN DISCIPLINE BEGINNING IN 2021-2022 SEASON

The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Board of Directors has recently approved the addition of a new Ranch Riding Class for the Upper School & Middle School Western Novice Divisions beginning with the 2021-2022 IEA Season. Currently, IEA offers five divisions of Western Horsemanship Classes (Beginner Walk/Jog, Beginner Walk/Jog/Lope, Novice, Inter-mediate and Open) and three divisions of Reining (Future Intermediate, Varsity Intermediate, and Varsity Open). The new Novice Ranch Riding pattern class will replace the previously optional Novice Reining Prep classes as a standard class offering at every Western IEA horse show. Designed to be a preparatory introduction (or stepping-stone) to traditional reining classes, the Ranch Riding class will be an individual pattern class for Novice level riders – giving them the option of two classes at each regular and post-season show and will follow American Ranch Horse Association (ARHA) and/or American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Ranch Riding standards for maneuvers and dress code. “Ranch Riding has seen a surge of growth over the last decade across the country,” says IEA Western Zone Administrator Tammy Braham. “It makes perfect sense for IEA to introduce this popular class as it not only tests the rider's ability to complete pattern work on an unfamiliar mount, but it also makes sense for the pool of available horses we have access to across the country. The IEA Western Committee has worked diligently over the past few years to discuss options for new classes, update rules specific to the Western discipline, discuss feedback from members and find ways to improve and increase opportunities for our riders. With the recent addition of Ranch Riding classes in the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA), this gives our riders even more exposure to pursue collegiate riding following high school.” Other recent changes to IEA Western during the 2020-2021 season have included the addition of Horsemanship patterns within the Novice, Intermediate and Open Horsemanship classes as well as the addition of Upper and Middle School Walk/Jog classes and qualifying opportunities for National Finals for 4th and 5th grade riders. IEA also increased regular season competitions from five to six for Western members. “There have been a lot of exciting new things happening within our Western discipline”, explains IEA Co-Founder and Executive Director, Roxane Durant. “Not only do we have this new Novice Ranch Riding class starting next season, but we are getting ready to host our IEA Western National Finals in a few weeks for the first time at the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) World Show in Fort Worth, Texas. We have appreciated both our new and long-standing partnerships with APHA and the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), both of which provide outstanding opportunities to our members and support to our organization. We are very excited to be able to begin offering this new Novice Ranch Riding class during our 20th Anniversary.” IEA will host a combined National Finals with all three disciplines (Hunt Seat, Western and Dressage) on April 28-May 1, 2022 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania as part of the IEA’s 20th Anniversary Season. Membership for the 2021-2022 Season will open in June 2021 for new and returning riders, coaches and teams with competitions beginning August 1, 2021. For more info, visit www.rideiea.org

Interscholastic Equestrian Association:

Now finishing its 19th year, the IEA has nearly 14,000 members across the U.S. riding and coaching Hunt Seat, Western and Dressage disciplines. The non-profit (501 (c)3) IEA was organized to promote and improve the quality of equestrian competition and instruction available to middle and secondary school students and is open to public and private schools and barn teams. There is no need for a rider to own a horse because the IEA supplies a mount and tack to each equestrian for competitions. Its purpose is to set minimum standards for competition, provide information concerning the creation and development of school associated equestrian sport programs, to generally promote the common interests of safe riding instruction and competition.

POLLY ANN TRAIL RIDE

The Friends of the Polly Ann Trail will be having their annual trail ride on October 9, 2021, beginning at 9:00am, registration starting at 8:00am. The ride is on the beautiful Polly Ann Trail, which is a 20-mile-long trail in Lapeer County, Michigan. Meet at General Squier Park, 4725 S. Mill Road, Dryden, MI. There is plenty of room to park rigs. Cost is $15 per rider. All proceeds go toward trail maintenance. If you have questions please call Barb Yockey 586.914.4321 or online at: http://pollyannlapeer.org/

THE SHRINE CHARITY HORSE SHOW

The 67th Annual Shrine Charity Horse Show is an event which has five different shows occurring over a two-day period, August 21st – 22nd, 2021. Open English Show, Open Western Show, Open Dressage Show, Beverly Rinker Memorial Hunter Show, and Fun Show. Each of these shows is independent of the other; each show has their own judge and focus, but exhibitors may move freely from one show to another and demonstrate their abilities in any classes they wish. Exhibitors may earn points for breed specific awards, ribbons, money, or sometimes just a big round of applause. Proceeds from the event benefit the Shiners Hospitals for Children. The show is held at the Mizpah Shrine Horse Show Grounds, 965 N SR9, Columbia City, IN. For more information, please visit us online at: https://shrinehorseshow.org/charityhorse-shows

USPC LAUNCHES THE PONY CLUB PODCAST

The United States Pony Clubs, Inc., is proud to announce the recent release of the first episode of the Pony Club Podcast. Episode 1 features an inspiring interview with USPC leaders, President Ben Duke, and Executive Director Teresa Woods. The two Pony Club leaders share their backgrounds and advice to succeed in life – from following your passions to the joy of lifelong learning – along with the many reasons they are proud to be part of Pony Club. Future episodes will include the buzz on Pony Club events, activities, and more. Upcoming episodes will feature interviews with equestrians, industry professionals, Pony Club members, staff, and volunteers, as well as talented riders who got their start with the organization. Guest experts will also share insights and education with Pony Club members. Listen and subscribe to the podcast at: https://ponyclubpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ or tune in on your favorite podcast players including Spotify and Stitcher, with more players coming soon. The podcast joins Discover USPC magazine, the official magazine of the United States Pony Clubs Inc., and the USPC Blog. To keep up with the latest, follow Pony Club on Instagram and Facebook. About Pony Club – The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (Pony Club) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization that builds the foundation of teamwork and sportsmanship through riding, mounted sports, care of horses and ponies, while developing and enhancing leadership, confidence, responsibility, and a sense of community in its youth and adult members. USPC is proud to offer instruction and competitive opportunities in more than 10 different disciplines through hundreds of clubs and centers across the United States.

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