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Riding into Fall
Riding into Fall
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
Twenty-four riders from 10 to 60 years of age rode confidently in the ring as they showcased their skills at the Vegreville Fall Open Horse Show on Sept. 29.
The show was held at the Vegreville Ag Grounds and featured 38 classes. It was designed to showcase the horse and rider performing in a safe yet controlled environment to the best of their abilities. Coordinator Russell Crowe said, “Sometimes we have rain, wind, and plus 35 degree weather. This time was around eight degrees with some rain periods. Overall the show was successful! For a few participants, it was their first show, for lots it was the last show of the season and a wrap-up for the year.
We were grateful to have Daryl Cole be our ringmaster who has been a staple to our Ag society and horse committee for 30+ years. We were also pleased to have Brandi Thiessen as our judge”
One of the participants was 15-year-old Taleya Hjelmeland from Chipman with her two-year-old horse Rosie. This is her first year going to the shows with Rosie and so far it has been going well. “I like to take part in these shows to learn new things. I have been training her for two hours a day for weeks. She has been a good horse. The trick to training them well is consistency.”
