July 3 - 4 - 5
Jonathan Field Course 2 Clinic. Saanich Fair Grounds, Victoria. Rider spots available $750.00. Auditors welcome $25 per day, 16yrs and under free to audit. Roma Allen: toll free 1.877.573.4018 or roma@jonathanfield.net

July 4
VIAHA Open Show (Saturday) All shows at Saanich Fairgrounds, information and entry forms at www.viarabianhorse.com

July 4
The South Island Roughrider's Gymkhana Club is hosting a Run for Survival Barrel Race on July 4, 2009 at the Luxton Fairgrounds in Langford, BC to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer. 100% of the proceeds is going to the BC Cancer Society. (250) 642-3571

July 4
The 12th Annual Bob Preuss Memorial Trail Ride Against Cancer hosted by Silver Spur Riding Club and the Canadian Cancer Society at Craig Creek Ranch in Nanoose Bay, BC. Prizes will be awarded for highest pledges brought in. The ride is 3-4 hours or a shorter 1 ½ hour ride will offered. Join us Friday night for the BBQ, Overnight camping is available. Registration Packages will be available at all local tack and feed stores or from the Qualicum Beach Canadian Cancer Society Office. 250-954-1633 or tjbater@telus.net

July 4 - 5
Mid Island Cadora Summer Dressage Festival – Bronze & Gold Show, Arbutus Meadows. Contact: Serena swood2@shaw.ca

July 6-10, July 13-17
Riding Camps - Sandstone Stables located in Cobble Hill is offering overnight, full day and half day camps. We provide safe and suitable school horses, healthy snacks and meals, loads of fun and lots of learning. Camp costs are $250 for 1/2 day, $400 for full day and $550 for overnight campers. Please call Shelley 250-732-0463 or email shelleyprice@live.ca

July 11
Powell River Trail Riders - Summer Horse Show, 1 Day, Contact: Gayleen Massullo, gmmassullo@shaw.ca or 604-483-4376.

July 11
Ride or Drive through the spectacular farmlands of Mount Newton foothills. New to trail riding or driving? Meander through the fields and trees of Marley Farm's 49 acres at your own pace. Comfortable riding out? Horse not quite as fit as you would like? Enjoy the shorter WALK TROT version through the farms with like minded riders or drivers. WALK TROT and CANTER sections are there to enjoy for those wanting the full tour through hundreds of acres. Entry comes with an invitation to a post event Wine Tasting at Marley Farm Winery. There will be a Donations Box for Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation. 250.652.9364 Karen

July 12
Victoria-Saanich CADORA Bronze Show. Saanich Fairgrounds. Contact: Ann Brouwer ann.brouwer@shaw.ca

July 12
The Vancouver Island Pegasus Project presents it's first annual Wine and Cheese Fundraiser at the Rocking Horse Pub in Nanoose from 2 -5 p.m. Prizes, Raffles, and the chance to come out and support a worthy cause. The Pegasus Project strives to link at-risk and low income kids with horses through a variety of initiatives. Tickets are available by calling 250-758-6914 or emailing info@pegasusproject.ca

July 16-19
Arbutus Meadows Island Classic - Hunter/Jumper/Equitation show at Arbutus Meadows Equestrian Centre in Nanoose Bay. For show information, prize list and online registration go to www.arbutusmeadows.com, email info@arbutusmeaows.com or call Rob at 250-951-1378.

July 17 -18-19
Capital City Classic Dressage Show 2009 A combination of Bronze Level shows and Gold Level Shows (previously PaRC and EC) Saanich Fairgrounds - 1528 Stelly's X Road, Victoria BC Judges: Hilda Gurney and Debbie Riehl Rodriguez . Contact: Ann Brouwer ann.brouwer@shaw.ca

July 19
NVIHA Open Western Performance Show held at the Comox Valley Fairgrounds. Start time: 8:00am. Concession.

July 20-23
Riding Camps - Mystic Maples in Duncan is providing two fun full day camps this summer. There will be riding lessons, horse handling, yoga, games, stable management classes, swimming and crafts. Camps are $425 for 4 days. Info available on on our website or contact Heather 710-1096

July 24-26
Twincreeks Events Savvy Ladies Camp Bring your own horse or use one of mine. Our focus is on horse psychology, herd dynamics and natural horsemanship. This is a time to meet new like minded friends and have a relaxing holiday.

July 24-28
Steve Rother Horsemanship At Hidden Ridge Stable 6328 Bryn Road Saanichton, BC Contact Cathy Totten 250-652-1795 for more information This is a fantastic clinic for all horse owners of any discipline! There is a colt starting class as well as ground work and riding sessions suitable to all levels of riders.

July 25-28
Peter Campbell Horsemanship Clinic At 7407 Wallace Dr. Saaninchton, BC. Clinic fees are: Pay by June 15th- $435.00 Pay by June 30th-$485.00, after June 30th-$535.00. Auditors $30.00/day. For more info please call Trudy Exton 250-652-5824

July 26
Vimy Western Riding Club. Horse Show. All breeds, All levels of Experience Welcome! Western Perfomance in the morning, Games in the afternoon. Contact Kathy Mercer giddy_up@telus.net or 250-748-0172

July 26
Sooke Saddle Club will host a low hunter/jumper schooling show cross rails to 2’6” maximum at the Metchosin Ring. Details to follow. Christina Nash stormrm@hotmail.com

July 26
Silver Spur Riding Club Gymkhana 9:30 registration 10:00 start,held at the Coombs Fair Grounds. Gymkhanas are open to all levels of riders, with a big focus on fun! Horse Council BC, helmets on Juniors, and proper footwear is required. $5 for club members and $10 for non club members.

July 31- Aug 1
Dressage Clinic with Lee Tubman –FEI International competitor, Judge and Instructor. All levels of riders and horses welcome. Lessons available at Brenda Vaughans Indoor Arena in Parksville or at Brannenbrook Farm in Nanaimo. Contact Joanne at victory7dres@telus.net or phone 250 751 7924 for further information.

July 31 - Aug3
At Twincreeks Steve Rother Clinic Sign up now and reserve your spot, these clinics fill quickly. $100 deposit. For more detailed information go to Steves website www.horseteacher.com This is a 4 day clinic and colt starting. There will be a demo on the Thursday night to start us off. Auditors welcome $20 per day. Demo July31st 7PM-9PM Clinic August 1st-3rd 9AM – 5PM

August 8
Calm and Confident: A workshop on overcoming fear- Would you like to gain more confidence with your horse? Are you tired of trying to ignore or push aside fear or insecurity only to find it reappear, often stronger than before? If you are riding through fear (or not riding because of it), let us help you rediscover the joy that brought you to horses in the first place! Join Jodine Carruthers and Emily Pelletier for this incredible workshop at Generation Farms. Contact Jodine@HarmoniousHorsemanship.com or emilypelletier@shaw.ca or (250) 618-9322

August 8-9
CRTR Dressage Show “Bronze” Starts at 8:30 a.m. August 9 – Dressage Show “Bronze” Starts at 8:30 a.m.

August 8-9
NVIHA Open Western Performance Saddle Show held at the Comox Valley Fairgrounds. Start Time: 8:00am Concession.

August 9
Rainbow Horse Club Open Breed Show - Arbutus Meadows - PAC approved....New Divisions/Prizes. Trophies to Hi-Point and Rosettes for Reserve including Hi-Point and Reserve Paint. Also, Year-End Hi-Point/Reserve prizes. Camping/Stalls available. rainbowhorseclub@live.ca

August 10-14, August 17-21
Riding Camps - Sandstone Stables located in Cobble Hill is offering overnight, full day and half day camps. We provide safe and suitable school horses, healthy snacks and meals, loads of fun and lots of learning. Camp costs are $250 for 1/2 day, $400 for full day and $550 for overnight campers. Please call Shelley 250-732-0463 or email shelleyprice@live.ca

August 11-14, 18-21
Twincreeks Events Savvy Kids Camp Bring your own ‘horsey pal’ or play with one of mine. We will begin with groundwork, round penning, liberty etc. Depending on level we will add basic horsemanship riding skills. This is an experience you will always remember, filled with fun, adventure and new friends. The food is great too!

August 15
Silver Spur Riding Club Gymkhana 9:30 registration 10:00 start,held at the Coombs Fair Grounds. Gymkhanas are open to all levels of riders, with a big focus on fun! Horse Council BC, helmets on Juniors, and proper footwear is required. $5 for club members and $10 for non club members.

Aug 15-16
Clinic with Paul Dufresne at Paradise Acres Ranch (1085 Paradise Place-the first left of Kaye Rd, Nanoose) The clinic will cover all disciplines and breeds and help you excel with your horse. Specializing in spooking, vices, courage building (for horse and rider), natural horsemanship, leadership, and much more! Spectators are encouraged and there will be a 2 hour demo on Friday night. Contact Laura (after 5pm) for more information 250-619-9983 or by e-mail. E-mail: redheaded_cowgirl@hotmail.com

August 16
VIAHA Open Show (Sunday) All shows at Saanich Fairgrounds, information and entry forms at www.viarabianhorse.com

Aug 17-20
Riding Camps - Mystic Maples in Duncan is providing two fun full day camps this summer. There will be riding lessons, horse handling, yoga, games, stable management classes, swimming and crafts. Camps are $425 for 4 days. Info available on on our website or contact Heather 710-1096

August 23
Sooke Saddle Club will be hosting a dressage show and tell and test (Melanie Houston judging) at the Metchosin Ring. The format is the same as the earlier session, you ride a dressage test in the allotted time period. You are scored, then the judge critiques you in person verbally. Suggestions are provided for improvement and you ride the same test again to see if you have taken the suggestions to "heart" and improve. This is a great opportunity to find out why that elusive 8 or 9 is evading your reach and what the scores really mean on your tests and how to improve them. Information: Eila Zylak 391-1851 eilazylak@shaw.ca

August 29-30
BCTRA - Twin Creeks CTR- contact Michele Balme at balme@telus.net for more info and registration

August 30
Vimy Western Riding Club. Horse Show

Sept 5 & 6
Saanich Fall Fair Horse Show at Saanich Fairgrounds, information and entry forms at www.viarabianhorse.com

Sept 12
Powell River Trail Riders - Trail Horse Challenge Series #3 Final. Contact: Gayleen Massullo, gmmassullo@shaw.ca or 604-483-4376.

Sept 13
Victoria-Saanich CADORA Bronze Show. Saanich Fairgrounds. Contact: Ann Brouwer ann.brouwer@shaw.ca

Sept 13
Silver Spur Riding Club Gymkhana 9:30 registration 10:00 start,held at the Coombs Fair Grounds. Gymkhanas are open to all levels of riders, with a big focus on fun! Horse Council BC, helmets on Juniors, and proper footwear is required. $5 for club members and $10 for non club members.

Sept 12-13
CRTR Jumper Show Starts at 8:30 a.m. September 13 – Hunter/Hack Show – Starts at 8:30 am.

Sept 19
Rainbow Horse Club Open Breed Show - Arbutus Meadows - PAC approved....New Divisions/Prizes. Trophies to Hi-Point and Rosettes for Reserve including Hi-Point and Reserve Paint. Also, Year-End Hi-Point/Reserve prizes. Camping/Stalls available . rainbowhorseclub@live.ca

Sept 20
Courtenay Cadora Dressage Show - bronze level. contact neslon-earle@shaw.ca

Sept 20
Big Celebrations are being planned for the 20th Anniversary of the ETRA (Errington Therapeutic Riding Association) Pledge Ride. We expect this event to be bigger and better than ever. ETRA invites all our faithful supporters and riders to join us for a fun filled day of great rides, great food, and great prizes! Mark September 20th 2009 on your calendar now! The Pledge Ride will again be held at Arbutus Meadows

Sept 25, 26, 27, 28 
Jonathan Field Course 1 Clinic.  Arbutus Meadows, Nanoose Bay. Rider spots available $850.00.  Auditors welcome $25 per day, 16yrs and under free to audit.  Roma Allen: toll free 1.877.573.4018 or roma@jonathanfield.net

Sept 26
CRTR Dressage Show “Bronze” Starts at 8:30 a.m.

Sept 26
BCTRA Chemainus CTR- contact Michele Balme at balme@telus.net for more info and registration

Sept 27-28
CRTRWestern Performance Show Starts at 8:30 am.. September 27 - Western Games

Sept 29, 30, Oct 1
Jonathan Field Course 2/3 Liberty/Finesse Clinic.  Saanich Fair Grounds, Victoria. Rider spots available $750.00.  Auditors welcome $25 per day, 16yrs and under free to audit.  Roma Allen: toll free 1.877.573.4018 or roma@jonathanfield.net

October 4
Victoria-Saanich CADORA Bronze Show. Saanich Fairgrounds. Contact: Ann Brouwer ann.brouwer@shaw.ca

October 16-18
Creating a Winning Partnership- Are you searching for a balance between partnership and performance? Would you like to help your horse reach their full potential? Learn how to bring out the best in your performance horse while respecting their natural needs and instincts. This two and a half day clinic with Equine Behaviour Specialist Jodine Carruthers will incorporate sessions on the ground and in the saddle. Maplebrook Farm, Duncan. $395. Contact us to find out about promotions and early bird rates. Jodine@HarmoniousHorsemanship.com or (250) 618-9322

October 17
Silver Spur Riding Club Gymkhana 10:30 registration 11:00 start,held at the Coombs Fair Grounds. Gymkhanas are open to all levels of riders, with a big focus on fun! Horse Council BC, helmets on Juniors, and proper footwear is required. $5 for club members and $10 for non club members.

October 18
Powell River Trail Riders - Spooky Trail Horse. Contact: Gayleen Massullo, gmmassullo@shaw.ca or 604-483-4376.

October 18
Rainbow Horse Club Open Breed Show - Arbutus Meadows - PAC approved....New Divisions/Prizes. Trophies to Hi-Point and Rosettes for Reserve including Hi-Point and Reserve Paint. Also, Year-End Hi-Point/Reserve prizes. Camping/Stalls available. rainbowhorseclub@live.ca

October 23 – 25
The Mane Event Location: Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC Website: www.maneeventexpo.com Description: This year’s clinician include Debbie McDonald, Frankie Chesler-Ortiz, Dale Myler, Jonathan Field, Blaine Nichols, Brian Isbell, Josh Lyons, Jon Ensign and more to be announced shortly. FMI: (250) 578-7518 or info@maneeventexpo.com

October 30 -Nov 2
Peter Campbell Horsemanship Clinic in Powell River BC. For more info on this clinic call Sue Maitland at 604-487-9062 or email seamait@shaw.ca

Club Directory
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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, Sherry Lyons 250 720-0042 havenacres@shaw.ca
Southern Van. Island Chapter, Ybo Plante, 250 361-6290 farmgirlbc@gmail.com

BC Carriage Driving Society
President & Zone 6 Rep: Dennis Waller (250) 245-4993 email

B.C. Competitive Trail Riders Assoc
A long-distance riding club. Contact-Michele Balme 250-743-6192

BC Islands Pony Club
Violet Reynolds 250-746-0377 bdali@shaw.ca Pony Club branches: Metchosin, Salt Spring Island, Cowichan Valley, Arrowsmith, Comox Valley, Parksville/Qualicum, Nanaimo South and Harbour City Pony Club

BC Paint Horse Club
Armstrong, BC janelewis@telus.net

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

Cedar Horse Club
The Cedar Horse Club meets the THIRD Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm at the Cedar Heritage Centre in Cedar. Our Events inlude Camp-outs, Fun Rides, Beach Rides, Lectures, and Clinics. Please email cedar_horseclub@yahoo.ca for more info or visit our Website.

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

Chemainus Horse Club
The Chemainus horse club is going to be hosting two horse show this year on June 3rd and June 23rd. There will be only english hack classes including walk/trot, horse, pony and green horse classes. The show starts at 9:00 and is located behind the fuller lake arena. Contact Gizele at 416-0377 or the baldrys@shaw.ca for more information

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
Contact Isobel at 250-338-9834 e-mail:isobell@mars.ark.com

Cowichan 4-H Horse Club
The Cowichan 4-H Horse Club meets the THIRD wednesday of every month at 7:00pm at the Agriculture Hall on Clements Street in Duncan. For more information please contact Rebecca at trinket_683@hotmail.com

Cowichan District Riding Club
Susan Harrison, President toddsusan@shaw.ca and Brent Heath, Secretary brent@yorku.ca.

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
woodlandboatworks@gmail.com

Cowichan Therapeutic Riding
Providence Farm 1843 Tzouhalem Rd., Duncan V9L 5L6.  Program director - Jane James.  Volunteer co-ordinator - Carole Ireland. (250-746-1028) email ctra@telus.net

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

Harbour City Pony Club Serving members ages 6 to 21 years old, meet in Nanaimo monthly, new members welcome. Contact: Karen Jones, phone 754-1736 Karen18@shaw.ca

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.

Metchosin Equestrian Society
Meetings are held at 7:30 pm on the 4th Thursday of the month. Join us for events and guided trail rides in Metchosin. Contact Rachel at 250-474-8194 or dziverr@shaw.ca

Metchosin Pony Club
Contact Anita Rados 250-727-3595 email ponyclub@farmerbranko.com

Mid Island CADORA
Cheryl Butler cherylannbutler@shaw.ca


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 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
Formerly Arbutus Jumpers - Contact Jollean Chatrel at 250-248-7154 or email president@oceansidehunterjumpers.com

Peninsula Reining Club
The PRC hosts Rockslide, the largest annual reining event on Vancouver Island

Peninsula Penning Club
Peninsula Penning starts in October, and goes to March. Come pen some cows with us! For more info, call Noelle (250) 217-9089 or e-mail bigblackdodge@shaw.ca

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 equestrian@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
Tamsin Bland (250 743 1735)

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 Riding for the Disabled Association
Stella French (Program Director and Instructor) at 474-0917, PO Box 43032, Victoria, BC V8X 3G2,
email vrda@shaw.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 meets the second Tuesday of every month (Jan.-Nov.) at 7 pm. Location of club meetings to be announced in the Events. All breeds, all levels of experience welcome! Contact Kathy Mercer giddy_up@telus.net or 250-748-0172