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Royal Ranch Horse Classic
Royal Ranch Horse Classic Attracts 62 Competitors
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
The inaugural Royal Ranch Horse Classic attracted a strong field of 62 competitors at Vegreville Agricultural Society Grounds on June 24.
Roxanne Dewes coordinated this show. She said, “There were over 60 entries! We hosted this ranch show as it is a new and upcoming type of show that’s been really popular in the states so we wanted to host one here. It’s a western show showcasing what a horse on the ranch would need to know.
It gives show experience for their horse and riders in a group setting; it keeps everyone more focused and builds more skills.
The highlights from the show were we gave $5,000 in prizes and $175 worth of prizes were given out per class where we had 22 classes and we had exhibitor draws. Also, we had perfect weather and big classes; the biggest class had 26 horses in it. This is our first annual show and we might do it again next year. We had many sponsors who helped to make it a success.”
When Dewes was asked what the best part of owning a horse was, she replied, “It is the connection between the horse and rider when you usually can work together as a team.”
Tristen Larson from Lamont competed with her horse Ivy. She said this is the second horse show she has participated in, and she has been riding for about five years. “The best part of being in the show is being with my horse Ivy and growing our education together and being successful.”
