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Events Calendar - Please email your events 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.

Aug 30 -Sept 3
Riding camps at Queen Margaret's Full and half day camps. Contact: Carol Newington at cnewington@qms.bc.ca

Sept 10-11
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. Clinics are at North Star Stables, 2391 Coleman Rd., Courtenay. 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

Sept 12
Island Barrel Racers
$100.00 added 4D Barrel Race -Senior/Junior/ Pee Wee divisions-2run option - Springhill Farms - Courtenay 12:00 Time only, 3:00 start email charlanikkels@hotmail.com

Sept 15
Maplebrook Farm presents: Canadian Sport Horse Association Vancouver Island mare inspection on Sept 15/10 at Maplebrook farm in Duncan; visit website www.maplebrookfarm.ca for info and forms, or contact Angie Szokol at bigspottedpony@hotmail.com

Sept 16
Oceanside Hunter Jumpers AGM
. We will be voting in the 2010/2011 excutive and making any changes within the club that the membership feels needs to be made. If you would like your voice heard please plan to attend. Location: Pacific Shorse Resort (meeting Room TBA) 7:00 pm jayandjoy@shaw.ca

Sept 18-19
Campbell River Trail Riders  2010 Classic Series English Bronze Level Hunter/Jumper Show Senior Judge Joan Miller, Course Design Jolene Klassen. Entry forms on website Kathy Tipper lobosports@telus.net 250 337-0021

Sept 19
CHHAPS is hosting a dressage test day ( Renate Burns- judge) at Beban Park. Come and ride your test and be scored & critiqued. All breeds welcome. Info lcshaw@telus.net or Jen Waterston show sec. gycoevs@yahoo.com

Sept 19
Courtenay CADORA Fall Dressage Festival - Discovery level dressage show. Judge: Margaret Ames. Costume freestyle and pas-de-deux classes will be offered. For entry forms email: Bonnie at nelson-earle@shaw.ca or phone 250-337-8428

Sept 19
Silver Spur Riding Club Gymkhana
will start at 10:00 am and Registration will start at 9:00. The cost is now $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members. There will be a concession available. Helmets are mandatory for Juniors and PeeWee's and proper heeled footwear is strongly recommended for everyone. visit www.silverspurridingclub.org

Sept 25
SSC Games day at the Metchosin ring -- this was normally the afternoon portion of the SSC fun show but due to more registrants it was decided to have a separate fun games day. information Gail Nash: nashramblers@hotmail.com Approved by APHA for Paint Alternative Competition Program (PAC) credits

Sept 25
Campbell River Trail Riders  Autumn Classic Dressage Show . EC Recorded Judge Deborah Fox. Entry forms on website Kathy Tipper lobosports@telus.net 250 337-0021

Sept 25,26,27
Jonathan Field Course 2 Clinic. Arbutus Meadows, Nanoose Bay. Rider spots available $750.00. 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 roma@jonathanfield.net

Sept 25-26
Chemainus CTR, Chemainus, BC, Michelle Balme, 250-743-6192, balme@telus.net

Sept 25-26
1st annual Island Barrel Racers Finals - Coombs Rodeo Grounds

Sept 26
Campbell River Trail Riders  Western Performance & Games Show. Judge Kerry Walton, Games start at 1:30 sharp. Entry forms on website Kathy Tipper lobosports@telus.net 250 337-0021

Oct 3
Errington Therapeutic Riding will host the 21st Pledge Ride at Arbutus Meadows in Nanoose Bay on Sunday, October 3, 2010. Great prizes, food, and fun!! For details on prizes, event information and to download pledge sheets: www.islandpages.com/etra or email kdriggs@telus.net for further information. Please help raise funds for our communities’ mentally and physically challenged children and adults by participating in this worthwhile event.

Oct 13-14
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. location to be announced at a later date. 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

Oct 16
Silver Spur Riding Club Gymkhana
will start at 10:00 am and Registration will start at 9:00. The cost is now $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members. There will be a concession available. Helmets are mandatory for Juniors and PeeWee's and proper heeled footwear is strongly recommended for everyone. visit www.silverspurridingclub.org

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. location to be announced at a later date. 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

Nov 5-8
Steve Rother clinic Hosted by Twincreeks. Place: Maplebrook Farm 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 Friday night to start us off. Auditors welcome $20 per day.

Club Directory
Club information listings are Free
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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

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

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

Hags on Nags
A Cowichan Valley trail riding women's group. If you want to join other women on the local trails for casual trail rides with a picnic lunch, please find us on Facebook (email - crazy4roo@hotmail.com). We usually ride 1 1/2 to 4 hour rides, mostly walking with some trotting, and stop for lunch on the trail.

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 (MICA)
For information visit www.midislandcadora.com Contact Cheryl Butler cherylannbutler@shaw.ca 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 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 All breeds, all levels of experience welcome ! vimyclub@gmail.com Shannon Burnham 250-715-0003.