BC Interior Morgan Horse Club
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few of our members attended the Canadian Morgan Horse Association AGM in Kamloops at the end of March. It was nice to meet the directors who travelled from across Canada including New Brunswick! The BCIMHC held their AGM on February 28th and by acclamation the board continues on: Gunther Funk – President, Nancy Roman – Vice President, Debbie Miyashita – Secretary, Laurie Lyons – Treasurer. At our April meeting we discussed possible events to host this year, such as, a summer Open House/BBQ, a CDART clinic, a photo or video contest, and a membership drive (as we know there are many Morgans out there, they just don’t belong to our club). This has been a constant concern of our board as to why Morgan owners aren’t joining us in helping to promote our versatile breed. We are all excited about the upcoming Pot O Gold Open Horse Show on Saturday, May 23rd at the Armstrong Fairgrounds. This show
By Nancy Roman
offers Halter classes, Showmanship, Driving, Trail, English and Western Performance classes. Our main judge is Jodie Moore from the coast, and Doug Henry will judge the Trail classes. We’ll also have a ROADSTER demo over the lunch hour. Any (size) horse is welcome to be in the demo (providing they are already entered in the show). See the prize list on our Facebook page or www.bcimhc.com. We’re still needing some volunteers, so please contact me (Nancy 250-546-9922) if you are interested to help out. Our next meeting is Friday, June 5th at Yan’s Chinese Restaurant in Salmon Arm starting at 6 p.m.
Tweedsmuir Cavaliers Saddle Club Update
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ur Events Committee members are full steam ahead with plans for the TCSC Round Robin Jackpot Cattle Sorting to be held at Eagle Creek Fairgrounds on May 30th. The posters didn’t even get put up and the event was already full with a waiting list! Once the snow is off the grounds, the work bees begin – May 11 and May 26, any time after 4 p.m. We’ll be prepping the rodeo ring for the Cattle Sorting, and working in the TCSC arenas as well. Our “Parking for Ponies and Pals” project gets underway in May or June – we are pretty excited to see that moving forward! The High Point trophies have already been ordered for the TCSC Annual Gymkhana on July 25. Where else can you win trophies for entry fees of $5 or less per class?!?! Stay tuned for a class list and more info about our annual speed event.
By Kristi Rensby
Even better news is the chance to practice up on your showing skills immediately before the show – Level 2 Coach Christine Hassell will be helping riders prep their horses for two full days of instruction right before the Fair. This TCSC Pre-Show Clinic will be open first to TCSC members at a reduced rate – be sure to get your name on the list early!
Senior Western Pleasure Class – TCSC Fall Fair Light Horse Show
Halters Mares Class – TCSC Fall Fair Light Horse Show Our judge has been booked for the Fall Fair Light Horse Show on September 12th – we are excited to have Darhl Paley come back to Burns Lake, bringing his watchful eye to critique the Halter, Showmanship, English flat, Western flat, Trail and Reining classes in our one day show. There will be several added money classes, awards for the Halter Mares and Halter Geldings classes, and High Points for Youth and Senior divisions in both English and Western. This is the show that people travel all the way from Prince George through Smithers to attend – see you at the Fair! HCBC 2010 Business of the Year HCBC 2010 Business of tHe Year
Our Annual TCSC Poker Ride offers beautiful scenic trails, cash prizes, and numerous door prizes. Scheduled for September 19th, this ride is always popular! More details to come. Next Saddle Club meeting will be May 12th – hope to see you there! Meeting starts at 6:30 pm at the Forestry Office in Burns Lake. For more info on the TCSC or its events, contact Kristi 250-692-5721 or e-mail tcsaddleclub@gmail.com, check us out on Facebook, or our website http://tcsaddleclub.webs.com.
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