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EVENTS 2013
May 25
VIAHA open all breed show at Saanich Fairgrounds. The judge is Terry Johnson. The show starts at 9:00 A.M. Please go to viarabianhorse.com for the program and entry form.
May 25
Sessions with Severin Pederson at Tiger Lily Farm contact Jodie info@tigerlilyfarm.ca
May 26
MICA Spring schooling dressage show, everybody welcome! Each rider will be given verbal and written feedback, draw prizes throughout the show! For more information and entry forms visit www.midislandcadora.com or email lauradahle@hotmail.com
May 28
Workshop- Calm and Confident: Show Ring Ready- Would you like to be able to calm those show ring nerves? Then join is for this evening workshop, with Jodine Carruthers, at Pyramid Stables (classroom) from 7pm-8:30pm. Get ready to discover five simple strategies to relax your body, calm your mind and increase you and your horse's performance! $25. Register (250) 618-9322 jodine@harmonioushorsemanship.com
May 31-June 1
TimberRidge Competitive Trail Ride (Lumby) Levels 1, 2 & Fun Ride. Contact Myrna Thompson equiessence@hotmail.com. More info at www.bcctra.ca
June 2
Terry Johnson riding clinic (International judge, World Class horse trainer, Team Canada Saddleat coach) Equitation - Railwork & Patterns General training, horsemanship, showmanship, halter June 02, 2013 (Sunday) 9:00 am start Valley View Farms 6782 Westcott Rd., Duncan, BC Indoor arena, stabling available, bring your own lunch number of riders is limited! Preregister before May 21st Riders: $95. Auditors: $20. info@valleyviewfarms.ca (250) 710-1517
June 2
The Comox Valley Pony Club is having its annual show. Hunters and Clear Round Jumpers to start at 9AM. EC Rules for Clear Round Jumpers, maximum 6 tickets per horse. Show will be held at the Comox Valley Fairgrounds. Schooling rounds available on June 1st by contacting 250-650-0771. Stabling, paddocks and camping available. Deadline for entries is May 30, 2013
June 8
Equine First Aid Course - Saturday June 8th - 9am to 5pm at Withy Windles Stables - N. Saanich, BC. Learn how to prepare and handle equine emergency situations, when to call your veterinarian, cleaning bandaging different types of wounds/injuries, signs and causes of colic, choke, how to take vital signs and more! $149 pp. Equine First Aid Manual/Certificate included Info/Registration - contact Christine at cmcmahon@telus.net/or Stacey at redwingriders@hotmail.com - 250.661.9801
June 8 - 9
Generation Farms is offering Explorations in Equine Facilitated Wellness. This is an introduction into the field of Equine Facilitated Wellness, the role of the equine, safety issues when working with equines and humans and other core concepts of EFW. It will feature two days of experiential learning combined with a distance learning component. It will interest to Mental Health and other Human Services Professionals, Life Coaches and Educators, Equine Professionals and those exploring new ways of approaching your work. It will also be of interest to those who want to learn about EFW as a way of enhancing your life and improving your relationships with people and horses. GenerationFarms@shaw.ca
June 9
Rainbows Horse Shows at Tiger Lily Farm, open breed schooling shows with English and Western Classes, Ribbons to 6th, High Point Rosettes, lots of Prizes, and Series High Point Awards in November. Entries available at www.tigerlilyfarm.ca
June 9
Saddle Club Fun Show. Judge Sue Rutherford at the Metchosin Ring This is an open show offering various classes including showmanship, halter, leadline, various pleasure and equitation, musical ride classes, and western games in the afternoon. People are allowed to ride in English or Western tack in the classes. nashramblers@shaw.ca (Gail: 250-642-4515)
June 15
Cedar Horse Club is holding an open horse show on Saturday June 15, 2013 at Beban Park in Nanaimo. English flat classes in the morning and western in the afternoon. Judge is Becky Martens. Please see the Cedar Horse Club facebook page or the Nanaimo Equestrian Association website for the show program and entry forms. Contact Kelly at bkfrech@shaw.ca if you have any questions.
July 1
The Canadian Horse Show located at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds Duncan BC. For more information please contact thecanadianhorseshow@gmail.com
July 12-15
Jonathan Field Horsemanship Course One Clinic: This clinic is being held at the Field Horsemanship Center—5257 Ross Road, Abbotsford, BC. For more info contact Angie Field 1-888-533-4353 info@jonathanfield.net Spectators: $25/Day
June 13-16
Jonathan Field Horsemanship Course Two and Beyond Camp: This camp is being held at the Michael Lake Equestrian Center—13270 Doole Road, Ladysmith, BC. For more info contact Roma Allen 1-877-573-4018 roma@jonathanfield.net Spectators: $25/Day or $75/4 Days
June 15
Campbell River Trail Riders Jumper show
June 16
Campbell River Trail Riders Hunter / Hack show
June 22
Farrier Forging Clinic at Cobble Hill Fairgrounds. Information call Ross at 250 896 5798
June 23
Courtenay Cadora Dressage Show – email Bonnie at nelson-earle@shaw.ca for entry forms.
June 26, 27, 28
Level 1 Parelli Clinic with Devanee Cardinal at Tiger Lily Farm contact Jodie for details info@tigerlilyfarm.ca
June 29-30
M.I.C.A Summer Dressage Festival Bronze / Gold Show Arbutus Meadows Equestrian Centre Entry Deadline is June 7th at 4:30pm Visit:www.midislandcadora.com or email lauradahle@hotmail.com
June 29, 30 July 1, 2
Level 2/3 Parelli Clinic with Devanee Cardinal at Tiger Lily Farm contact Sue for details asbowie@telus.net
July 6 & 7
Cowichan Competitive Trail Ride (Duncan). Contact Shelley Balme Obalme@seaside.net More info at www.bcctra.ca
July 13-14
Powell River Trail Riders Summer Classic Open Show - Judge: Lisa Mander, Delta B.C.
July 14
Sooke Saddle Club Horse Agility Show at the Metchosin Ring. There will be a few levels of “tests” offered at this show. This is a great sport where people can compete with their minis up to full horse sizes on an equal level as the challenges are accomplished unmounted (similar to dog agility). Information: cherrylane@shaw.ca (Janine: 250-880-1568).
July 20
Rainbows Horse Shows at Tiger Lily Farm, open breed schooling shows with English and Western Classes, Ribbons to 6th, High Point Rosettes, lots of Prizes, and Series High Point Awards in November. Entries available at www.tigerlilyfarm.ca
July 21
Cowichan District Riding Club - All Pony Show at Cowichan Exhibition Fair Grounds. Fun Show for all ponies ridden/driven by children or adults. English, Western, Driving, Halter. There will be some special prizes for: Youngest rider/driver, Oldest Pony, Best family pony, Best turned out pony English, Best turned out pony Western, Pony that best looks after it’s rider/driver, and others. For entry forms visit the calendar page on the CDRC website http://cowichanhorses.ca
July 26, 27 & 28
Mid Island CTR (Location TBA soon - this ride is replacing the former Morningstar Ride in Parksville Levels 1, 2 & Pleasure ride. Contact Nancy Gourlay at nancy@cheeseworks.ca More info at www.bcctra.ca
August 3 - 4
Sooke Saddle Club Dressage Show & Tell. at the Metchosin Ring. Sooke Saddle Club has organized this day to help you with your dressage training. This is a schooling show and tell clinic set up in three phases. You will ride a test, judged as normal. The judge will then go through your test with you, showing you where you can make improvements and pick up more marks. You will then ride the same test again, to see if you can improve on your original marks! The tests will be ridden in a 20X60. Sanctioned judges are utilized because they are the ones qualified to give you critiques for your “real” shows. eilazylak@shaw.ca (Eila: 250-391-1851).
August 13
ISR Oldenburg N.A. inspection held at TopNotchWarmbloods in Ladysmith. Have your Warmblood foal, mare or stallion inspected and registered. For more information and registration forms please contact Renate Burns. Phone 250-245-8614
Aug 17
Campbell River Trail Riders Jumper show
Aug 18
Campbell River Trail Riders Hunter / Hack show
Sept. 21-22
Powell River Trail Riders Fall Fair Open Show - Judge: Alicia Harper, Mission B.C.
Sept 22
Errington Therapeutic Riding Association (ETRA) will host their 24th annual Pledge Ride at Arbutus Meadows in Nanoose Bay on Sunday, September 22, 2013 with great trails, prizes, food and fun! For further event information and to download pledge sheets kindly go to our web site www.etra.ca or email regine.eder@shaw.ca. Please help us raise funds on behalf of the ETRA riding program for children and adults with disabilities in our community by participating in this worthwhile event.
Sept 28 & 29
Chemainus Competitive Trail Ride (Chemainus) Contact Shelley Balme at Obalme@seaside.net More info at www.bcctra.ca
Oct 6, Nov 2
Rainbows Horse Shows at Tiger Lily Farm, open breed schooling shows with English and Western Classes, Ribbons to 6th, High Point Rosettes, lots of Prizes, and Series High Point Awards in November. Entries available at www.tigerlilyfarm.ca
CLUB DIRECTORY
Club information listings are Free.
If your club information has changed, please email the updates
Club Sponsorships are $90.00 year. As a club sponsor, your website links can be activated in the calendar of events listed above, and also linked the Club Sponsor Section at the top of this page.
Back Country Horsemen
of BC
Vancouver Island Chapter 5250 Island Hwy N. Courtenay V9J 1S7 John 250-338- 6789 Sharon 250-337-1818
Port Alberni Chapter, Mel Francoeur melodyfrancoeur@shaw.ca
Southern Van. Island Chapter, Ybo Plante, 250 361-6290 farmgirlbc@gmail.com
Powell River Chapter – Contact Lynn 604-487-1337 lynn.w@shaw.ca
BC Carriage
Driving Society
President & Zone 6 Rep: Dennis Waller (250) 245-4993 email
B.C. Competitive Trail Riders
Assoc
Contact Tammy Mercer 250-335-3390 or ridingforfreedomranch@shaw.ca
BC Islands Pony Club
Susan Harrison phone 250 416-0094 Pony Club branches: Metchosin, Salt Spring Island, Cowichan Valley, Arrowsmith, Comox Valley, Parksville/Qualicum, Cedar Rose Pony Club Center
BC Paint Horse Club
BC Quarter Horse Association
BC Miniature
Horse Club
Campbell
River Trail Riders
Campbell River Trail Riders host many English, Western, and
fun events throughout the year. Contact Kathy Tipper 250-337-0021
The Cedar Horse Club meets the SECOND Thursday of every month at 7:00pm at the Cedar Heritage Centre. 1644 Macmillan Road Nanaimo (right beside the Cedar High School) Our Events include Camp-outs, Fun Rides, Beach Rides, Lectures, schooling shows and Clinics. We have something for everyone! Any additional information you need please email Cedar_horseclub@yahoo.com
CHHAPS (Canadian Horse Heritage & Preservation
Society)c/o Denise Beaton, Secretary, 11681 Carshill St., Maple
Ridge, B.C. V2X 5P3 email: dbeaton@telus.net (604) 476-0558
Comox Valley Pony Club
Contact Kama Antaya 250-337-1956
Coombs 4H Horse Club
Joan Larson 250-752-0395 or joan@joanlarson.com
Courtenay CADORA
Bonnie Earle at nelson-earle@shaw.ca web site: www.courtenaycadora.com
Cowichan 4-H Horse Club
We meet the third Wednesday of every month but at Top Shelf Feeds Duncan. Contact Tamara hail.ceasar@live.ca
Cowichan District Riding Club
The Cowichan District Riding Club organizes a variety of shows in the Cowichan Valley throughout the year, as well as the Light Horse Show at the Cowichan Exhibition in September. For information on membership and events, or to contact the club
Cowichan
Polo Club
In general, we meet at the Cowichan Exhibition grounds every
wednesday and saturday evenings. Specific schedule info is on
our website.
Cowichan Valley Pony Club
Rhonda Scheiber. 250 743-2402, of silfern@shaw.ca
Cowichan Therapeutic Riding
Providence Farm 1843 Tzouhalem Rd., Duncan
Elk and Beaver Lake Equestrian Society
Contact: President Pam Nezel parkridersunited5@gmail.com
Gabriola Horse Group
For riders of all ages and abilities For more information, call
Jane Woods at 247-8033 or email pjwoods@telus.net
Garden City Horsemen's Club
Anne Bell (250) 642-3539 email gchc@shaw.ca
HarbourCity Pony Club
Shawn Goodall e-mail harbourcitypc@gmail.com Phone 250-247-0263
Highlands Horse
Club
The Highlands Horse Club consists of a small group of horse
lovers who live and ride in Southern Vancouver Island's beautiful
Highlands. We are a voice for equestrians in the Highlands,
maintain the Highlands riding ring, and are involved in trail
creation and maintenance.
Island Barrel Racing
email islandbarrelracing@hotmail.com
Metchosin Equestrian Society
Meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the 4th thursday and we meet at the Metchosin Community house. Join us for events and guided trail rides in Metchosin heidichartrand@shaw.ca
Metchosin Pony Club
Contact Anita Rados 250-727-3595 email ponyclub@farmerbranko.com
Mid Island Cadora (MICA)
For information visit www.midislandcadora.com Everybody Welcome!
Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Assn.
Smooth Gaited Trail & Show Horses. "To ride one is to own
one." Local contact or demo Bob or Trinet Vancouver Island B.C.
(250-743-2207)
Nanaimo Equestrian Association
Nanaimo South Pony Club
A new club organized especially for Cedar, Yellowpoint, Cassidy, South Wellington and South Nanaimo families! Active members between 6 and 21 welcomed. Interested adult volunteers are also most welcome! Please e-mail sunnyfarm01@hotmail.com or ebonar@shaw.ca or phone 722-2955
Natural Phanatics
Victoria Natural Horsemanship Group, Contact Laura Foxgord 250-391-9612 laurafoxgord@shaw.ca
North Vancouver Island Horse
Association
All Shows Held At The Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, Courtenay.
P's & Q's Parksville/Qualicum Pony Club
Contact Jill Bonnell 250 468 7849 or bjbonnell@shaw.ca.
Oceanside Hunter Jumper Association
Contact Gina Kararrigas 250-248-2542 flyingchanges-rs@shaw.ca
Peninsula
Reining Club
The PRC hosts Rockslide, the largest annual reining event on Vancouver Island
Powell River Trail Riders
We invite people of all ages to join our Club.The Powell River Trail Riders offers opportunities for youth, adults and families to participate in shows, clinics and trail rides. Our main objective as a club is to have fun!
Provincial Wish Tral Ride
Volunteers host trail rides throughout BC to raise money for the Children's Wish Foundation BC/Yukon Chapter. Help grant a wish for a child living with a high-risk life-threatening illness by getting involved. Contact the Jenn, Island Coordinator, at (250) 537-4994 or ssiwishtrailride@hotmail.com RIDE A HORSE - GRANT A WISH
Queen Margaret's School
Contact Carol Newington cnewington@qms.bc.ca
Rainbow Horse Club
Open to ALL breeds, our focus is on having FUN through open breed schooling shows and clinics.
Silver Spur Riding Club
A diverse club for all horse people the club hosts many activities including; club rides, gymkhanas and clinics. Meetings are the 1st Monday of every month at 7:30pm at the Commbs Rodeo Grounds. President: Jodie Bater tjbater@telus.net
Sooke Saddle Club
Gail Nash 250-642-4515 (Publicity) Email nashramblers@hotmail.com
SunSational
Saddlebred Breeders
Meets bi-monthly in Kamloops, BC Contact: Sharron 250-828-2288
University of Victoria Equestrian Club Showing, lessons, and a fun network of horse enthusiasts! Open to all full time UVic students, all levels of experience welcome! Horses provided! Contact: uvicequestrian@hotmail.com
Vancouver Island
Arabian Horse Assn
Vancouver Island Appaloosa
Horse Club
All-Breed Horse Show Series 2004 April 4 May 16 June 27 July
18 Sept. 12 Beaver Lake ring. Enter on the day.
Vancouver
Island Exhibition
Vancouver
Island Quarter Horse Assn
Vancouver Island Saddlebred Horse Association For more information contact Doug Roe at (250)710-1517 or doug@valleyviewfarms.ca
Vancouver Island Welsh Pony & Cob Society
Norman Evans RR2 1164 Hutchinson Road Cobble Hill, V0R
1L0 (250-743-4717)
Victoria
Polo Club
Dan Pedrick dpedrick@uvic.ca
Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association
Sue Colgate (Executive Director) at 778-426-0506, PO Box 412, Brentwood Bay, BC, V8M 1R3 email sue.colgate@vtra.ca
Victoria Saanich CADORA
Claire Vessey Vice-President Victoria-Saanich CADORA. 3498 Maureen Terrace Victoria, BC V9C 3P7 (250) 391-1790 ) clairevessey@yahoo.com
Vimy Western Riding Club
Vimy Western Riding Club All breeds, all levels of experience welcome! Check out our website or contact vimyclub@gmail.com