CLUB DIRECTORY is listed below

Please email your events or event poster information
to Doreen islandhorses@showpen.com

May 18
Twincreeks Children's Wish Ride Fundraiser .Pledge form available on my website.Great prizes, BBQ, Trail Ride. Help a terminally ill childs wish come true. More info on my events page www.twincreeks.ca

May 23-26
Peter Campbell horsemanship clinic May 23-26 in Lavington BC.For more info about the clinic please call Chandra McNamara at 250 491-8314 or email cmequine@hotmail.com

May 24
Training for Courage clinic with Paul Dufresne. Learn to play with your horse check out his website. Saltspring Island. Limited spaces, contact Jenn Burgoyne at 250 537 4994 ssiwishtrailride@hotmail.com

May 24
Introduction to Reining Clinic, Twin Creeks Ranch, Aldergrove, BC With Sherri Thomson and Carla Webb *basic horsemanship *Introduction to reining maneuvers *skills to teach your horse reining maneuvers *adding sport psychology to your daily rides $135/day 9 am – 4 pm Riding and Theory Book now to reserve a spot! Contact Carla (604) 809-3493

May 24-25
Once again Silver Spurs riding club is hosting a Western Weekend at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. The dates are May 24 and 25th. There will be 2 days of Cattle Penning and Cattle sorting culminating in a Jackpot penning team challenge event. Where teams will be competing for 100% of the Jackpot, plus added money with Buckerfields as our main sponsor . For inquiries contact giddyups@telus.net

May 24-25
CRTR Hunter, Jumper & Hacks Show, programs on website.

May 25
NVIHA Open Western Performance Show at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds 8am. Concession

May 25
Saltspring IslandsWish Trail ride to raise money to the Children's Wish Foundation A free BBQ will be held at the site for the riders and volunteers followed by the raffle draw. For every $50 in pledges a rider collects they receive 1 free raffle ticket. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $3 each of 3 for $5 for other raffle prizes. All riders are entered in to win the digital camera. And this year we also have raffle tickets on sale for $10 each of 3 for $20 for a breeding to a Friesien Sport Horse Stallion out of Duncan, Ryker! Also join on on May 24th 2008 and 25th 2008 for a fundraising BBQ in the GVM parking lot on Saltspring Island. For more information about participation, making a donation, volunteering, sponsoring a rider or the event, or purchasing raffle tickets, contact Jenn 250-537-4994 ssiwishtrailride@hotmail.com

May 25
The MareSpeak Experience with Tina Marie Barnes. May 25, 10 am to 4 pm. A one day intensive workshop teaching mare/ foal communication techniques including energy balancing and healing the Mare's Way. Bring a lunch, lawnchair and dress comfortably. To pre-register contact Alexandra Hamilton (250) 701 3232 Four Winds Farm, Glenora (Duncan) BC. For horse enthusiasts and those in the healing arts. Details

May 25
Vimy Western Riding Club 3968 Gibbins Road, Duncan. Club membership and show registration available 8:00 a.m. Performance classes begin 9:00 a.m., speed events 1:00 p.m. All levels of experience, all breeds of horses welcome! Contact Kathy Mercer 250-748-0172 giddy_up@telus.net

May 27-28
Marion Weiskopff Clinic Contact Inga Smith at ingasmith@shaw.ca for more information. Or see freewebs.com/silverspurridingclub Clinic cost: is $ 70.00 Auditors: Free Marion is bringing her horses to put on a demonstration on the Tues May 27 at about 6:30 PM. It will be open to all and we will be accepting donations on behalf of the Silver Spur Riding club for hot dogs and auditing. The clinic and demo will be held at the Coombs Fair grounds, Marions horsemanship skills are exceptional...... Don't miss out on this one!

May 30-June 1
Come to Barriere north of Kamloops for Back Country Horsemen’s Annual RendezVous May 30th to June 1st. Trail Trials, TREC demo, Dutch Oven Cook-off, Packing Competition and lots of other educational and fun events. See more information on the website: www.bchorsemen.org or call Sharon Pickthorne at (250) 337-1818

May 31
Oceanside Wish Trail Ride - help grant the wish of a child living with a life-threatening illness by joining us for a trail ride and collecting pledges. Check out www.provincialwishtrailride.com or email Sandi at halvorson@telus.net for more information.

May 31
CRTR Dressage Show Show, more info coming soon.

May 31
Gymkhana Games Day at Luxton. games start at 10:00am please pre register by calling 642-3571 or 724-7149 or register by e-mail at roughriders@winning.com for more information check out our website at http://www.freewebs.com/southislandroughriders/

May 31-June1
The Comox Valley Pony Club is having their Hunter Jumper show Please contact Kama at 250-897-8131 or Jacque at Majulla101@yahoo.com

June 1
Sooke Saddle Club will be hosting a dressage show and tell and test (accredited judge in attendance) venue to be announced (during horse week). The format is as last year, 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. The tests are all ridden in a 20X60. The link to the various tests will be provided at a later date. With all the events occurring after this date and other dressage events (such as the BC Summer Games) 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

June 1
CRTR Western Performance Show & Gymkhana more info coming soon.

June 1
BC Competitive Trail Riders Chemainus Ride Michele Balme balme@telus.net

June 7
Carole Walton Trail Clinic. It's a fundraiser with a hundred percent of proceeds going to the Mt Arrowsmith Summer Circuit. Morning and afternoon class . Call or e-mail amberv@telus.net for cost and times. 250-752-4556 held at Money Pit Meadows

June 7
Join the Metchosin Equestrian Society for our second annual Wild Gooose Chase . Money raised will help to fund ongoing improvements to our Municipal Riding Ring. Riders will leave the Riding Ring (beside the fire hall in Metchosin) at 10 am. Teams of 2 to 4 riders find items, answer questions and perform fun tasks. Join with friends to make your own team, or come alone and we will place you with other riders. The course will take approximately 3 hours to complete. . This is not a SPEED race; but rather, just plain FUN! Refreshments will be provided on the ride. A hot dog/ veggie dog lunch is included afterward. · Entry fee Prior to May 30th $20 – Current MES members $30 - Non-members (includes MES membership until 2009) Add $5 fee for entries received on the day of the event. · Start time 10:00 AM – last rider out 11:00 AM · Riders must have current BC Horse Council membership · Riders 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult 19 years or older. · Bring a saddlebag or backpack. Register at local tack shops, or forms can be obtained on-line at www.mesmetchosin.org. Mail completed forms, with your cheque, to Nicole Valentine-Rimmer 4420 Happy Valley Rd. Victoria, BC V9C 3Z3. phone 474-1059 or email Nicole at nvalentine@shaw.ca

June 8
Sooke Saddle Club will have their fun spring schooling show at the Metchosin Ring. The format will be as in previous years with English/Western classes in the morning and games (English or Western saddle) in the afternoon Programs will be provided in local tack shops closer to the date and through email. Gail Nash nashramblers@hotmail.com or Christina Nash stormrm@hotmail.com

June 8
Boots 'n' Bridles 4-H Horse Club is holding an Open Schooling Show at the Port Alberni Fall Fair Grounds. There is English and Western. Lots of fun classes. Highpoint for Divisions. Great for all kinds of riders. Judge is Liz Sahlstrom. Email sam_luvs_appys@hotmail.com for entry forms and more information.

June 8
VIApHC Show - Beaver/Elk Lake Park, Victoria Also, July 13 Aug. 10 Sept. 21. Contact Diana 391-4837 Stacey Carlos 920-9896

June 14
Twincreeks TREC Playday competition. Join us and support a new sport on the island.More info on my events page www.twincreeks.ca

June 14
Schooling Show/Fun Day at Coombs Fairgrounds Silver Spur Riding Club is hosting this event. Open to all levels or riders/horses. Please check www.freewebs.com/silverspurridingclub Come join the fun!

June 14-15
VIAHA Island Classics Arabian Horse Show

June 21
Courtney Wish Trail Ride to raise money for the Children's Wish Foundation. Rides from Rivertrail Ranch email rivertrailranch@aol.com or call us at 250-218-4262

June 21
Gymkhana Games Day at Luxton. games start at 10:00am please pre register by calling 642-3571 or 724-7149 or register by e-mail at roughriders@winning.com for more information check out our website at http://www.freewebs.com/southislandroughriders/

June 22
CHHAPS Dressage Day---- The Cdn Horse Heritage and Preservation Society will be having their open dressage show at Beban Park. All breeds welcome for more info contact gycoevs@yahoo.com or phone Lois Shaw 250 758 2089

June 22
Courtenay Cadora Dressage Show - entry forms will be available early April. Contact nelson-earle@shaw.ca for more info.

June 29
Vimy Western Riding Club 3968 Gibbins Road, Duncan. Club membership and show registration available 8:00 a.m. Performance classes begin 9:00 a.m., speed events 1:00 p.m. All levels of experience, all breeds of horses welcome! Contact Kathy Mercer 250-748-0172 giddy_up@telus.net

June 29
Sooke Saddle Club will host a Level 1 Sensory course – clinic (1 day) at the Metchosin Ring. Finally, a clinic for the spooky horse. Owning a horse can give you a wonderful warm fuzzy feeling inside, until that feeling turns to panic as your so called four-legged friend runs off down the trail because something as small as a bird landed on a branch above him. Would you like to help your horse face its fears, while building a stronger bond with you? This clinic involves a three hour period at the Metchosin ring introducing your horse to different obstacles and challenges. All obstacles and challenges can be done mounted or in hand (if horse is not broke). Registration must be received by June 13, 2008. Participants under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Each participant will receive a pre-clinic package of minor exercises that must be completed to participate in the clinic. Cost $50.00/horse and rider. Christina Nash (250)744-6378 stormrm@hotmail.com

June 29
Victoria Wish Trail Ride - Help raise money for the Children's Wish Foundation by participating on June 29th in a 1.5 to 2 hour trail ride followed by a BBQ lunch and raffle prizes. Registration begins at 10am and the ride begins at 11am from Elk-Beaver Lake Equestrian Centre. Check out www.provincialwishtrailride.com for more details on how to get involved or contact Shaunna victoriawishride@shaw.ca

June 29
BC Competitive Trail Riders Giddy-Up Gogo Ride (Nanaimo) Nicole Vaugeois vaugeois@mala.ca

July 1
Come join us in Celebrating Our National Horse on Canada Day. Tuesday July 1st 2008 8:00AM. Open to all Canadian and Crossbred Canadian Horses. Classes start at 8:00AM with breed classes then moves into english, western and driving disiplines. Sale horses available for viewing all day on site. Contact Eva Sablatnig for more info 250-618-9350

July 1-5
One week school with world renown equestrian Lynn Palm and her husband, French Riding Master Cyril Pittion-Rosillion at Kathy Jawl’s. This is open to both English and Western riders and the groups or individual lessons will be organized to the rider’s skill level. For more information and an application contact djfreethy@shaw.ca.

July 4-5-6-7
Jonathan Field Course 2 Clinic. Saanich Fair Grounds, Victoria. Rider spots $750.00 (rider spots full, wait list available). Auditors welcome $25 per day, 16yrs and under free to audit. For detailed information check out www.jonathanfield.net or contact clinic host Roma Allen: toll free 1.877.573.4018 or bonnygirl@uniserve.com

July 5- 6
Mid-Island Cadora Summer Fling Dressage Show - this show will be a Bronze and Gold Level Show, with a new venue this year it will be at Arbutus Meadows, for more information contact swood@shaw.ca

July 5- 6
Training for Courage 2-Day Clinic with Paul Dufresne, natural horsemanship. Come learn how to play and interact with your horses at Soul Ridge Farm on Saltspring Island. Auditor fee available. Horse & Rider must participate in both days. Contact Jenn at 250-537-4994 or ssiwishtrailride@hotmail.com for more information.

July 6
VIAHA All Breed Open Show Saanich Fairgrounds. Open Shows are Pinto and Paint sanctioned, so points can be earned.

July 11-15
Twincreeks Steve Rother Clinic 4 days. Incredible teacher and trainer using Natural Horsemanship. See his website at www.horseteacher.com He will be joining us here at Twincreeks for a 4 day Clinic. Public demo at Duncan Fairgrounds. More info on my events page www.twincreeks.ca

July 12
CRTR Hunter, Jumper & Hacks Show, more info coming soon.

July 12
The 11th annual Bob Pruess Memorial Trail Ride Against Cancer The Ride takes place at Craig Creek Ranch in Nanoose Bay, BC. There are two ride options 4 hours in length or a shorter ride, is organized for those who would prefer it. There is also an optional Poker Ride for those who wish to try their luck. At $20/hand with a 50/50 pot, 50% goes to the Canadian Cancer Society for research. Ride out starts at 9:00am. Check in begins at 8:00am on the 12th Camping is available at the ride site by donation. Friday evening BBQ from 6pm - 8pm. Tickets for the BBQ Beef Dinner are $15/person. This is a casual affair with dinner and music, if you sing or play a musical instrument, bring it along and join in the fun. Breakfast & lunch are provided for riders Pre-Registration is required by July 5th. Registration & Pledge forms are available at tack store on the Island or from the Canadian Cancer Society or visit silverspurridingclub

July 20
NVIHA Open Western Performance Show at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds 8am. Concession

July 27
Vimy Western Riding Club 3968 Gibbins Road, Duncan. Club membership and show registration available 8:00 a.m. Performance classes begin 9:00 a.m., speed events 1:00 p.m. All levels of experience, all breeds of horses welcome! Contact Kathy Mercer 250-748-0172 giddy_up@telus.net

July 28-31
Twincreeks Savvy Kids Camp. More info on my events page www.twincreeks.ca

August 2-3
CHHAPS Island Show The Cdn Horse Heritage and Preservation Society will be having a halter and general performance show open to all breeds at Beban Park . Fun events will take place on Saturday eve Aug 2. Halter classes will be Sunday morning August 3rd and are open to unregistered and registered horses any breed, as well as partbred Cdn, and purebred Cdn classesfor more info contact gycoevs@yahoo.com or phone Lois Shaw 250 758 2089

August 5-8
Twincreeks Savvy Kids Camp. More info on my events page www.twincreeks.ca

August 16-17
CRTR Dressage Show, more info coming soon.

August 17
VIAHA All Breed Open Show Saanich Fairgrounds. Open Shows are Pinto and Paint sanctioned, so points can be earned.

August 23
Gymkhana Games Day at Luxton. games start at 10:00am please pre register by calling 642-3571 or 724-7149 or register by e-mail at roughriders@winning.com for more information check out our website at http://www.freewebs.com/southislandroughriders/

August 23-24
Island CDE – Combined Driving Event at Avalon Equestrian Centre in Duncan. Training, Limit Preliminary and Open Preliminary levels. For information, email Joy Matthews at bccds@shaw.ca

August 24
Vimy Western Riding Club 3968 Gibbins Road, Duncan. Club membership and show registration available 8:00 a.m. Performance classes begin 9:00 a.m., speed events 1:00 p.m. All levels of experience, all breeds of horses welcome! Contact Kathy Mercer 250-748-0172 giddy_up@telus.net

August 24
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

August 30-31
VIAHA Saanich Fall Fair Horse Show

Sept 6-7
Duncan BC 'Getting Gaiting!' Gaited Horse Clinic with Liz Graves. 'Getting Gaiting' will be an exceptional opportunity to work with the leading gaited horse specialist in North America. Working through positive re-enforcement for the horse and rider, Liz will address bio-mechanics – gaited horse structure as it relates to gait, bits and bitting, saddle fitting, equine psychology, common sense ground work, gait analysis and gait development, what is straightness and how to find it, conditioning, application and benefits of lateral work on the ground and under saddle and - last but not least - how to ride our gaited horses more effectively. Sandy 250 748 5569; maggie@cahen.net; www.geocities.com/maggiecahen

Sept 6-7
Twincreeks- Liz Graves Gaited Horse Clinic. Auditors welcomeMore info on my events page www.twincreeks.ca

Sept 6-7
CRTR Hunter, Jumper & Hacks Show, more info coming soon.

Sept 21
Sooke Saddle Club invites their members, friends, and other interested riders on a destination trail ride. Details to follow. Karen Church nikensally@hotmail.com

Sept 21
Twincreeks- Echo Valley Wine Ride Always a blast ! www.twincreeks.ca

Sept 21
BC Competitive Trail Riders Duncan Ride Michele Balme balme@telus.net

Sept 26, 27,28,29
Jonathan Field Course 1 Clinic. Arbutus Meadows, Nanoose Bay. Rider spots available $750.00. Auditors welcome $25 per day, 16yrs and under free to audit. For detailed information see www.jonathanfield.net or contact clinic host Roma Allen: toll free 1.877.573.4018 bonnygirl@uniserve.com

Sept 27
CRTR Dressage Show, more info coming soon.

Sept 27-28
Twincreeks Competitive Trail Ride: Don't forget to make your B&B reservation or book a stall or paddock www.twincreeks.ca

Sept 28
BC Competitive Trail Riders Sasquatch Scurry Ride (Courtenay) Karen Eigler jkeigler@telus.net

Sept 28
CRTR Western Performance Show & Gymkhana , more info coming soon.

Oct 3-4-5
Maplebrook Farm Bob Brawley Hunter/Jumper Clinic. Bob Brawley is a well-known hunter jumper rider trainer from San Diego California, Contact Teri Erickson to reserve your place in the clinic as spaces will fill up fast for this popular session.

October 4
Gymkhana Games Day at Luxton. games start at 10:00am please pre register by calling 642-3571 or 724-7149 or register by e-mail at roughriders@winning.com for more information check out our website at http://www.freewebs.com/southislandroughriders/

Oct 19
CRTR Members Year End Wrap Up Banquet

Oct 19
Twincreeks Echo Valley Wine Ride C'mon over ! See events page www.twincreeks.ca