Events Calendar - Please email your events to Doreen islandhorses@showpen.com
Note that website links can be included in the calendar of events IF you are a sponsor or a club sponsor of Island Horses. Club websites are free in the club listings section only, which is  posted here below the calendar of events.

February 6-7
Becky Martens Horsemanship/General Riding Skills. To be held in Powell River. For information contace Becky Martens 250-248-9369.

February 6-7
Renate Burns Clinic Please call for more details 250-245-8614 topnotchwarmbloods.ca

February 12
Presentation: Colic - the Horsemen's Nightmare! Join us as John King, DVM, shares his experience to help prevent & better understand colic. 7-9pm, Mill Bay Community Hall, 1001 Shawnigan/Mill Bay Road, Mill Bay $5 at door, door prizes & refreshments provided (help save a tree and bring your own mug) Hosted by the Back Country Horsemen of BC, South Vanc. Island Chapter, All invited - anyone wanting to learn more about how to prevent, treat, cope with equine colic! BCHBC Contact: Ybo Plante, 250-361-6290, farmgirlbc@gmail.com

Feb-21
John Turner  Clinic Hosted by Oceanside Hunter Jumpers Location: Arbutus Meadows Equestrian Facility, Nanoose Bay Start time: 9:00am Audit Fee: $25 per day or $40 for weekend Volunteers audit for free. John Turner, a California native, established Thumbs Up Farm with Jack Hammond in 1986. A veteran of the show ring for over 35 years, John uses his expertise to train riders and horses to numerous hunter and jumper championships in the WSHJA, Zone 9, qualifying for USA finals and Northwest Region World Championship Hunter Rider Awards over the years. Email Gina at flyingchanges-rs@shaw.ca for info or to volunteer. See website, www.oceansidehunterjumpers.com

Feb-21
Tack-M-Up Stables : 9:00 at Norwood Equestrain Center Winter "LOSE THE BLAH'S Fun Show -Offering Showmanship, Horsemanship, Pleasure & Trail classes in the following Divisions, Walk/Trot Youth Senior & open. Open Reining Barrels, Trotting Race & Ride sack More infor please email imarowdyrebel@shaw.ca or Marg 250-337-2334 High Points Entries will be taken on the day -Day Rate 25.00 cash only Come out & Have Some Fun Get ready for 2010

March 26-27, April 16-17
Marion Weisskopff Natural Horsemanship Clinic - Foundation and Advanced Training for all ages and disciplines of horses and their owners. Marion is well respected as a " down to earth " trainer with many years of diverse experience and credits to her name. In 2009 she was the highest level CHA instructor in Canada: She is a CHA Certified Level 4 English Riding Instructor including jumping, CHA Certified Level 4 Western Instructor, & CHA Certified Level 4 Wilderness Guide Instructor. Sessions are individual and can be arranged to suit your needs. Indoor arena, round pens, and overnight accommodation available. Clinics are held in Black Creek, B.C. at Bear Creek Ranch. Spectators are welcome at a day rate. For more information on Registering for clinics, prices, deposits, etc., please Contact: Lindy Berkowitz 250- 337-8747, berkowitz@telus.net

April 11-16
Equanimity Edge Equine Massage Courses. Learn equine massage therapy. Course at Takala Trails Ranch, Ladysmith, BC. Call Sidonia McIntyre at: 1-888-378-4632

May 1
Charity Derby to support Haitian children in need. To be held at Saanich Fairgrounds. This Open Derby is a fun event similar to a horse trial, but involves only two phases. First each competitor rides a dressage test, then jumping that consists of both cross country and stadium fences in an open field. Great Prizes!!. Perfect opportunity for beginners as well as experienced riders. For information contact Metchosin Pony Club at ponyclub@farmerbranko.com

May 1-2
Jinglin Spurs Spring Show, Paradise Exhibition Grounds, Powell River, BC, Valerie 604-485-7025, valerie_hodgins@yahoo.ca

May 15-16
Just Horsin Around 2010. We are extending an invitation for you to paricipate in an Event Called Just Horsin' Around, 2010, in Nanaimo, B.C. on May 15/16.

May 28, 29, 30
Will Clinging Clinic at High Point Stables in Qualicum harlowg@telus.net

June 4-5-6
Susan Norman Clinic Susan Norman, long time pupil of Jean Claude Racinet and Philippe Karl (both world authorities on French Classical Dressage), is coming to Salt Spring Island. Anyone interested in participating as a rider or auditor please contact Ann Watson at (250) 653-4184.

Sept 10-11 Oct 13-14 Nov 3-4
Marion Weisskopff Natural Horsemanship Clinic - Foundation and Advanced Training for all ages and disciplines of horses and their owners. Marion is well respected as a " down to earth " trainer with many years of diverse experience and credits to her name. In 2009 she was the highest level CHA instructor in Canada: She is a CHA Certified Level 4 English Riding Instructor including jumping, CHA Certified Level 4 Western Instructor, & CHA Certified Level 4 Wilderness Guide Instructor. Sessions are individual and can be arranged to suit your needs. Indoor arena, round pens, and overnight accommodation available. Clinics are held in Black Creek, B.C. at Bear Creek Ranch. Spectators are welcome at a day rate. For more information on Registering for clinics, prices, deposits, etc., please Contact: Lindy Berkowitz 250- 337-8747 berkowitz@telus.net

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, 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

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 . 1644 Macmillan Road Nanaimo (right beside the Cedar High School) Our Events inlude Camp-outs, Fun Rides, Beach Rides, Lectures, and Clinics. We have something for everyone! For more info Becky 250-245-0296 or Wayne 250-722-3994 Please email cedar_horseclub@yahoo.ca for more info

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 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

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.

Lower Island Equestrian Club

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 Carole Thompson 250 594 7308 or email bcbandit@shaw.ca

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