Interior Miniature Horse Show Story and photos courtesy of Steven Dubas
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uly 1st 2012 had many memorable events and one of them was show in Prince George. Following the Interior Miniature Horse Club 2012 AMHA Show, held at the the show a driving clinic will be Prince George Agriplex. A one day show, judged by Melanie Helen offered to help competitors to Grey, brought competitors from Quesnel and Prince George together to hone their showing skills. show what a miniature horse can do. There has been a revival This year’s show had the youngest competitor, 4-year-old Daylee of interest in driving in the Whyte who showed with family members. The show manager, Joan northern area; including a clinic McNaughton stated the club has one show a year; at the end of each held in Quesnel at Grant and Gerry Knauf’s Ranch. This clinic show the judge usually holds a clinic for those who would like to learn more about competing. is divided into two parts: two Supreme Halter Horse with Kimi The Interior Miniature Horse Club was started by Leona Alcock days of draft, horse and pony; and and Kari Robinson 2 days of miniature horse. about 8 years ago; Lori Standeven is the current president. According to the Guide Horse Foundation, the earliest recorded It’s hoped that the skill of history of the Miniature horse dates back to 1650AD; King Louis XIV of driving will become part of the France kept a zoo that included miniature horses. A selective breeding many horse activities already enjoyed in the region. program produced the mini to what we see RESULTS FROM JULY 1st SHOW: today. Even though there is no recognized Junior Mare Grand Champion breed-wide standard for the mini, there are North Countrys Blue Contender (Kari Robinson) Senior Mare Grand Champion many separate registries with their own North Countrys Little Bit of Magic (Kimi Robinson) unique standards for conformation and size. Reserve: Arions Aaprina Destiny (Korry Robinson) Senior Gelding Grand Champion Training miniature horses and the way Imprint Dustys Jett Li (Kimi Robinson) they respond is no different from regular Reserve: Bobkats Bobwire and Roses (Kerryn Smith) Senior Stallion Grand Champion breed horses. Trust, respect and response Freespirit Zane Grey (Kari Robinson) are still the key elements to training, riding Reserve: Gracelands Travelin Man (Kimi Robinson) Supreme Halter Horse and driving. The only difference Joan North Countrys Blue Contender (Kari Robinson) McNaughton stated is that the size of the Classic Pleasure Driving Grand Champion Bobkats Bobwire and Roses (Kerryn Smith) miniature horse gives the handler more Reserve: Russell’s Little John (Patty Lambkin) confidence to deal with any issues. Country Pleasure Driving Grand Champion Freespirit Zane Grey (Kari Robinson) Plans are in the works for next year Korry Robinson (aunt) and 4-year-old Daylee Reserve: Imprint Dustys Jett Li (Kimi Robinson) Whyte won the Youth Country Pleasure Driving Supreme Driving Horse (non-pointed class) where the Okanagan Miniature Horse Club Class with Imprint Dustys Jett Li Freespirit Zane Grey (Kari Robinson) located in Vernon and the Interior Miniature Horse Club will join together to co-host a
Git ‘Er Done! Gymkhana Club By Kelly Mezzatesta
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ell the weather held out for our last two Gymkhanas! See you all soon- have Our members keep getting faster and faster with each a great month! These are the results: Gymkhana. We are so proud of all of you… way to go guys! PEE WEES July has proven to be a very busy month with Gymkhanas, Clinics, HP - Rorie Holmes on Rosco RHP - Kale Mikkelson on Moon and getting hay off the fields! We sure hope everyone had better luck JUNIORS than we had putting up hay. Between bake-your-brain heat and then 1D HP - Tricia Hall on Mac thunder showers, we got it done! RHP - Lora Hall on Jack The June 30th Gymkhana was a blast - what a great turn out. We 2D HP - Dany Hall on Jewel had some close races, lots of fun and RHP - Danielle Scott on Squirt TONS of laughter. What a way to spend ADULTS 1D the day! HP - Bev Hall on Jack Next Events: RHP - Krysta Hillier on Sienna 2D Aug. 25 Gymkhana HP - Fiona Ryan on Gus Sept. 9 Jackpot RHP - Kelly Mezzatesta on Kara Sept. 23 Gymkhana/Double Run day Krista Pitman bringing Oct. 20 Gymkhana/Double Run day home Sienna Nov. 3 Year-end Banquet 58 • Saddle Up • August 2012
Lincoln Yarama, Cathy Arnouse and Maryann Yarama waiting in the shade
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