Sponsors and advertisers a big part of Penners’ success CHINOOK TEAM PENNING ASSOCIATION www.chinookpenning.com
By Lillian Dalton
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embers of the CTPA would like to express their great appreciation to our many sponsors and advertisers whose generosity makes Chinook Penning “simply the best!” Chinook Penning members have a variety of arenas and clinicians at their service and KJEN Ranches located near Carstairs is one example. On January 8, Kurt and Jen Robson hosted a sorting, offering #10, #7 and #4 classes and fresh cattle! Needless to say, after the holiday break everyone
was eager to get back in the saddle and into competition mode. The teams with the most number of cattle sorted in the fastest time were:
#10 CLASS Jen Robson / Les Marsh Kelly Disney / Dusty Wigemyr Kurt Robson / Dusty Wigemyr
#7 CLASS
Jack Richardson / Jody Riedel Kelly Disney / Tammy Evans Cam Evans / Jen Robson
#4 CLASS Jody Riedel / Beau Riedel Charlene Bayes / Christine Sowiak Tammy Evans / Shea Ohlmann The results of the Cam Clark Ford & Trailers Co-Sanctioned (CTPA & CATPA) two-day show February 25-26 at Olds will be available in the next issue and/ or online at www.chinookpenning. com.
Friesian association gears up for 15th anniversary ALBERTA FRIESIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION www.afha.ca
By Linda Johnston
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ith winter upon us, things slow down at AFHA. We had a great year in 2011 and expect an even better one in 2012. Our membership has grown significantly over the past few years, bringing fresh new ideas and renewed enthusiasm for our events and activities. We plan to start spring 2012 with a Fun Day on April 28 at Gull Lake Farm, hosted by our president team, Wim and Nita Floryn. The last Fun Day was a huge success and we look forward to getting back together with friends and Friesians, to enjoy games, fantastic food and camaraderie. Due to the huge success of our club trail rides/drives, we will hold three more this year. We’ll announce dates and locations very soon. We are hoping to arrange one of the ride/drive gatherings to include a camp-out with two days of fun on the trails. There is noth-
ing like gathering around the campfire after a good days ride! We also plan to hold one or two clinics this year. Club member Gerard Paagman, a highly skilled driver, has agreed to host a driving clinic. Negotiations with the Stone Bridge Carriage Driving Club are underway in hopes of working together to host a clinic. There is also a lot of interest in having a dressage clinic. The Friesian horse will again wow the crowds during the Calgary Stampede. Along with a strong presence in the Stampede Parade, the AFHA will have an informational booth and hold demonstrations during the worldfamous event. The Friesian entries in the parade have won numerous prizes over the years, and the demos have always drawn large numbers of fans. Many of us are already thinking about the Keuring in September, which will be coupled with our Alberta Friesian Horse Association’s 15th anniversary. We are in the midst of bashing around ideas of how to make this anniversary something truly special. There have been many miles travelled, many dreams realized, many wonderful times spent together over the years, never forgetting the wonderful animal that brought us together and kept us together; the magnificent Friesian horse.
PHOTO COURTESY THE MUILWIJK FAMILY
TRAC member reaches 12,000 miles TRAIL RIDING ALBERTA CONFERENCE
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he Trail Riding Alberta Conference AGM and awards banquet signalled the end of another great year. Members came together to share winter stories, celebrate 2011 and plan for the season ahead. It’s always a bit of a shock to see everyone dressed up and barely recognizable when you are so used to seeing them in their horse gear!Congratulations to the following riders and horses:
2011 RIDER MILEAGE AWARDS 250 miles: Leah Brunner, Tracy Desiatnyk, Ruth Perkins, Shauna Perkins Piasta
1,000 mile belt buckle: Charlene Price, Lorrence Aplin, Rick Maidmen 1,250 miles: Chris Morrison 1,500 miles: Kristi McCaugherty 2,000 mile belt buckle: Laurie Janz, Brent Seufert 12,000 mile special designed belt buckle: Larry Handziuk (Larry completed these miles on only three horses. Great job, Larry on taking care of your equine partners!)
HORSE MILEAGE AWARDS 500 miles: JV Harlem (Cheyenne Bevan) 1,000 miles: ESP Classical Moment (Laurie Janz), Samsons Fire (Leanna Marchant) 4,500 miles: PeJay (Larry Handziuk)
TOP 5 ALBERTA HIGH POINT HORSES (AND THEIR RIDERS) Novice: Annie, Rick Maidman; Lupita, Cindy MacDiarmid; JD,
Fabienne Morton; Ruby, Vicki Deezar; and Prairie Drifter, Kristy McCaugherty. Intermediate: Angel of Harlem, Ruth Perkins; Kira Ann, Lorrence Aplin; Pratt’s Rainy Eagle, Tara McFadden; AA Artemis, Shauna Perkins Piasta; Jasmin, Kandace Krause; and Tuffy, Chris Morrison. Open: Samsons Fire, Leanna Marchant; PeJay, Larry Handziuk; Lady Halima, Jane Depner; Gypsy, Phil Henry; Drifter, Darren Desiatnyk; and JV Harlem, Cheyenne Bevan. Alberta Grand Champion / Provincial High Point Champion: Samsons Fire ridden by Leanna Marchant Please check our website for up to date information on confirmed dates for our rides at www. trailriding.ca. See you on the trails!
Scholarship recipients celebrate excellence in their chosen discipline ALBERTA EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION www.albertaequestrian.com
By Sonia Dantu
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he AEF’s $500 annual English Rider Scholarship is granted to the rider who has achieved the highest average score of the level 8 test in the English Rider Development Program. The AEF congratulates Gwendolyn Mann for her excellence and dedication to completing the rider development program and her commitment to the horse industry. Mann recently graduated from the Equine Science program at Olds College with a major in English Horsemanship. Along with her mare Elli, she completed the Rider 8 Level. After graduating, she attended another year of school at Hartpury College in England and received a BSc in Equine Management. In recognition of Charlene Baker’s work and dedication to the Equine Canada Western Rider and Equine Canada Western Coaching programs in Alberta, the AEF provides a $500 scholarship awarded annually to the western rider who has achieved the highest average score of the level 4 test in the Western Rider Development Program. Stacey Buium is originally from Regina, SK, but has lived in Alberta for most of her life. Riding since the age of six, Stacey started out trail riding in the mountains with her dad. Since then she has taken part in team penning and western pleasure competitions. Stacey also enjoys polo cross and has just started reining. When she was 17, she started teaching at Laughing Horse Ranch summer camps and currently teaches adult beginner and intermediate lessons. Her horse’s name is Gentleman’s gossip, better known as “Jose.” Stacey is a registered animal health technologist based in Okotoks and enjoys working with cattle and horses along with small animals.
AEF’s 2011 English Rider Scholarship recipient, Gwendolyn Mann and her mare, Elli.
RIDE AND DRIVE PROGRAM EXPANDS With 48 AEF members and growing, achieving 1,000 hours riding or driving their horses, the AEF has extended the program to include more milestones. The AEF has created new categories for those individuals who really spend a lot of time with their horses! Staring this year, the Ride and Drive program is offering a new milestone of 2,000 hours. From 1,000 hours, new levels of 1,300 and 1,600 hours will be rewarded prizes with the highest level of achievement being 2,000. Those who have already achieved the 1,000 hour level are welcome to continue their venture with the Ride and Drive program from the 1,000 mark to reach these levels. Those new to the program and those who have not yet completed it can now
look forward to new great prizes and a higher goal to achieve (as well as much more time with your equine partner!). For complete program details visit: https://www.albertaequestrian. com/Recreation-Ride-Drive. For any questions regarding the program, please contact the coaching administrator at coaching@albertaequestrian. com or (403) 253-4411 x3.
JOIN THE AEF You’re invited to attend the AEF AGM, March 17, 2012 in Red Deer, AB. Check out the details on the website. The AEF’s mandate is to assist in creating a positive environment for the enjoyment of equines. Our mission, through leadership and a proactive approach, is to promote, facilitate, and coordinate equestrian-related activities in Alberta.
Kees Muilwijk with Tjitske and Anneke, at The Mane Event in Red Deer, Alta.
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