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Training Methods for Spooky Horses
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A Ghostly Encounter on the Prairies
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The Ghost Rider of Mount Hosmer
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Ghost Towns and Prairie Skies
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A Real-Life Dr. Dolittle
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Quarry Wins the 97th Canadian Derby
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Outriders, Two Tough & Talented Ladies!
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Training Methods for Spooky Horses By Lucia K. Ryan, MA
Reviewed by Dr. Megan Ross, PhD
Managing a spooky horse begins with consistent, well-rounded care and calm, predictable handling. Establishing clear routines and a stable environment helps horses feel secure and reduces anxiety that can lead to overreactive behaviour. Training a spooky horse involves helping the horse understand that common sights and sounds are not threats and do not require fear reactions. With consistent work, training can raise a horse’s reaction threshold, encouraging greater calmness, curiosity, and trust in their handler.
Desensitization Desensitization works by slowly and safely exposing a horse to something scary or unfamiliar until the horse recognizes it as harmless.
Rider Behaviour & Spooking
Start small: Begin with a low-intensity version of the stimulus
When a horse spooks, the rider or handler’s response can either help the horse settle or increase their fear. Staying steady and consistent helps the horse relax and regain focus, while tense movements or loud reactions can make the situation worse.
Take your time: Allow the horse to observe, process, and approach the object or sound at their own pace.
Stay Calm & Confident
Reward calm behaviour: Offer praise, scratches, treats, or a rest break when the horse shows a calm or curious response.
Horses are highly responsive to body language, tone, and even subtle changes in breathing and muscle tension. A fearful or panicked rider might unintentionally signal that danger is present.
Key principles of desensitization include:
Progress gradually: As the horse grows more comfortable, increase the intensity, proximity, and duration of exposure. Keep training sessions short and positive, and finish when the horse is relaxed. Ending a session immediately after a horse spooks can reinforce fear. Building Confidence
Confident horses are less likely to spook when faced with unfamiliar sights or sounds. Strategies to build your horse’s confidence include: Leverage groundwork: Exercises such as leading, halting, backing, yielding the hindquarters, and lunging teach horses to respond to cues and trust their handler’s guidance. Use proactive exposure: Introduce your horses to new locations like trails, different arenas, and competition venues before you need them to perform. This reduces pressure for both of you while your horse gains confidence. Choose compatible companions: Pairing a reactive horse with a steady, consistent herd buddy can help reduce overall stress. Positive Reinforcement
Techniques to help riders project a calm, controlled demeanour include: Mindful breathing: Slow, steady breaths help lower your heart rate while showing your horse you are calm and in control Relaxed posture: Avoid gripping tightly or freezing up; keep shoulders soft, jaw unclenched, and legs relaxed to prevent conflicting cues. Gentle voice: A familiar voice can be reassuring; speak softly to help de-escalate the situation. Soft hands: Sudden, sharp pulls on the reins or lead rope can escalate fear. Steady seat and balance: Staying centred and balanced provides steady support and clear communication.
Techniques for Regaining Control After an initial spook, riders should prioritize regaining the horse’s focus through thoughtful rather than reactive movement. Allowing controlled forward movement is often safer and more effective than forcing the horse to stand still.
Positive reinforcement teaches horses that calm, exploratory, and cooperative behaviour results in a reward. Rewards can take different forms depending on your horse’s motivation and preferences. Some horses respond to treats or feed, while others might prefer scratches or verbal praise.
Redirecting energy through small circles or gentle serpentines helps manage speed, release tension, and bring the horse’s attention back to the rider’s aids. When the environment is safe, introducing familiar tasks provides structure and predictability, guiding the horse from a reactive state into a calmer, more responsive mindset.
Clicker training is growing in popularity within the equestrian community. By using a distinct sound to mark when a horse has performed the correct behaviour, then providing a reward, your horse can learn to follow instructions with minimal stress.
The goal is to rebuild trust and provide a sense of safety instead of forcing compliance through pressure.
No matter what training methods you prefer, consistency is key to building your horse’s confidence and competence. 8
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Sharples, Alberta, tucked away in a low valley and very much worth investigating. Which is what my husband Craig and I did one Sunday in August. Our mission is to find the ghost town of Sharples to see if we could see one of the iconic grain elevators built in the 1920s. It was a beautiful drive from Calgary to the old community site of the Goliath on the prairies—the Sharples Parrish & Heimbecker grain elevator standing alongside an old barn. Located within the Badlands region of Kneehill County. The grain elevator was built when the CPR rail line was extended through the area. Originally, the site had two grain elevators that handled over 100,000 bushels of wheat per year in the 1940s, according to Wikipedia. There were some small houses nearby for the men who worked at the elevators and their families. The rail line was decommissioned in 1982 along with the Alberta Wheat Pool and P&H grain elevators due to the coal industry downturn. The Alberta Wheat Pool elevator was torn down, but the Perish & Heimbecker elevator is still standing, along with an old barn. We arrived at the site, which was fairly secluded, which added to the spookiness. I love a good haunting—so I hurried along a short path leading to the barn. It was really awesome! I was able to climb a wall ladder up to the hay loft. There were some old, busted straw bales in one corner. And across from where I sat, I could see the openings in the floorboards where hay and straw would have been forked to feed horses in the mangers below. There was a haunted feeling that made me imagine the barn and the activities from when it was in use. I could imagine the farmer, maybe an employee of the grain elevators, stacking hay bales and feeding the horses. 10
Next, I headed for the P&H grain elevator. It was in better shape than I had expected. First, I walked around the outside, noticing the side buildings. Then I got brave and entered the elevator via an old sliding door that had weathered, leaving a hole big enough to walk through. It was amazing! The lighting was spooktacular! Everything was where it had been so many years ago. It felt like the crew had just finished their day’s work and had just left. I remembered that my dad had mentioned that his first job was helping to build one of these giant structures in Saskatchewan. I’d been to the refurbished elevator at Heritage Park in Calgary, and that had been very interesting, but this elevator had really been used. There were no painted surfaces; the natural wood was clean and looked in areas that it had just been built. It was incredible! It was a little scary, but my curiosity overrode my fear as I made my way further back into the area where many chutes and below-ground bins were. It felt a little freaky to shine my phone’s light into the underground bins. They were like small underground rooms, but instead of having doors, there were 3-foot openings, more like windows. I wasn’t sure what I might see as I panned my light from side to side, ready to bolt if I saw something or someone. Suddenly I was aware of the definite sound of someone walking across crunching gravel. I made my way to the main area where my husband stood admiring the architecture. I asked, “Did you hear someone walking outside?” He said, “No.” We were the only ones there—or were we?
Somehow, I still wasn’t too freaked out. It was an amazing ghostly experience. By the way, there were no gravel areas around the elevator, just a grassy field. WEIRD! Unfortunately, the Parrish & Heimbecker grain elevator and the barn are both slated to be torn down in the near future. I did come across an article, “Preserving the Prairie Castles,” in the 2026 fall edition of Foothills Magazine about a High River company that is on a mission to save and restore some of these historical buildings in Alberta. The article is written by Mathew Pitt and is worth a read. I certainly hope that the destruction of the Sharples grain elevator and barn can be stopped and the buildings restored so future generations can learn about and enjoy our rich farming history. There is something special about standing inside these old buildings and imagining the people who worked there and the lives they lived. Maybe that is what made hearing those footsteps on the gravel so believable; I could almost imagine that someone from Sharples’ past was still making the rounds. I’m glad we took the time to visit, and I hope others will get the chance to experience the history, beauty, and a little bit of that ghostly magic for themselves. Laureen James, BCom, journalist, and EC/NCCP Coach Certification IOB, is an equine journalist who writes for many publications. She also writes for the pet industry and is a columnist for Unison 50+ News. She has covered rodeos, show jumping, and other related events over the past few years as a journalist and photographer. Photos were taken by Laureen James, graphics provided by Saddle Up with Tarp Designs
The Ghost Rider of Mount Hosmer Fernie, British Columbia
Horses once played a major role in everyday life across Canada, from travel and farming to work and transportation. It’s no surprise that many stories about ghostly horses, phantom hoofbeats, and mysterious riders have been passed down over the generations. One of those stories comes from Fernie, British Columbia. Look up at Mount Hosmer on a clear summer evening and you will see the ghost rider. As the sun sets, a massive shadow forms on the rock face, mimicking the outline of a horse and rider with a second figure walking closely behind. In local lore, the rider is said to be an angry Ktunaxa Chief pursuing town founder William Fernie, while the figure walking behind is his daughter that William Fernie had deceived. The story goes back to the late 1800s, when Fernie noticed the chief’s daughter wearing a necklace of shiny black stones. Realizing the stones were coal, he agreed to marry her if she showed him the source. But once he had the location of the rich underground deposits, he backed out of the deal. Enraged, the chief allegedly cursed the valley with fire, flood, and famine. The town took the threat seriously after surviving two massive fires and a devastating flood, eventually leading officials to hold a formal “curse-lifting” ceremony with a Ktunaxa chief in 1964. The cliffside silhouette remains a local spectacle to this day.
G host Towns and Prairie Skies The Photogra phy of Chris Attr el l
For nearly three decades, Chris Attrell has been drawn to the places that time has left behind. From abandoned farmhouses and weathered churches to grain elevators and entire ghost towns, his photographs document the traces of rural life scattered across the Alberta and Saskatchewan landscape. A photographer, filmmaker and author based in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Attrell has built his work around the history and atmosphere of Western Canada’s disappearing rural communities. His interest in photography began as a hobby in 1996, but in 2003 he began travelling more extensively through rural Alberta and
Saskatchewan, seeking out the buildings and landscapes that tell stories about the people and communities that once occupied them. His approach goes beyond simply recording what remains. Attrell is known for night photography and light painting, often photographing abandoned places beneath star-filled skies or using dramatic weather and fading daylight to shape the mood of an image. Storm clouds, snow, darkness and vast Prairie horizons become part of the composition. The result is a body of work that captures both the physical remains of Prairie communities and the feeling of a landscape slowly being reclaimed by time. For our October issue, we asked Attrell about the places he has photographed, the stories, the technique, and some of the more unexpected experiences that come with exploring the forgotten corners of the Prairies.
After more than 20 years of photographing abandoned places, what still draws you to them? Mostly the history, especially the ghost towns. There are towns that had hundreds or even thousands of residents at one point, and then in many cases there are only dozens of people left, or none at all. But I also really appreciate really decrepit, run-down buildings.
When you find an old building or ghost town, do you usually know its history before you photograph it? In some cases yes, I do learn about a building that I want to shoot, so I already know most 14
of the history. But I still like to discover places in my travels, so in most cases I do not know anything about the place.
You photograph everything from old barns and homesteads to grain elevators and entire ghost towns. Are there certain kinds of places that have a stronger pull for you? For most of my career I had always been drawn to grain elevators, mostly because they are so big and colourful. But also because of how important they were to each town and how much it meant to the folks who lived in towns when all the elevators were gone.
Is there one place whose story or history has stayed with you? Yes, I visited about 80 abandoned places on Route 66 a couple years ago. That was a huge part of American history bringing people west. It was also an economic boom for people lucky enough to live in towns along the route. But what stuck with me was how the interstate began by passing those towns, and in the mid80s, economic ruin met most of those towns along the original alignment. So many places are stuck in the time from when that happened.
Some of your photographs are taken in storms, low light or at night. What is it about that kind of light that works so well with these old buildings, and what technical challenges does it bring? Yes, I love night or low-light photography at abandoned places. They are a great match! And using lights, you can sort of give these dead places a new life or a new way of looking at them. There are not many technical challenges; the most difficult thing is getting permission first and then showing up to these places in the middle of the night far away from home or your hotel room.
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Mostly no, the places I shoot at night are mostly in faraway places far from anything that would make you feel uneasy. But I was in Gary, Indiana, last year, a city some call one of the most dangerous cities, and I was taking photos after dark. A police officer drove by and saw me, and he seemed pretty shocked to see me there taking photos of an abandoned movie theatre in DT. After that, I felt like I should leave and did.
We have to ask: what is the eeriest place you’ve ever photographed? There was an abandoned house I once shot; the landowner was not related to the family who lived in the house before being abandoned in the early 80s. I think the guy who lived in the house lived there alone for a long time. In the house were magazines from the 60s about UFOs and paranormal stuff. I started to wonder what he may have seen or experienced there. It felt very eerie.
And have you ever heard something in any of the locations, like horses, hooves, a whinny…? The eeriest thing I ever hear when shooting at night is animals or birds that crawl through the walls and ceilings of abandoned farm houses. The sound seems to amplify, and it sounds so uncomfortable to hear. One time I peeked inside with my flashlight, and there was a raccoon hanging from the ceiling. Attrell has several photography courses available, including one that would be especially interesting for anyone who wants to experience the Prairie after dark. Nocturnal Bliss is a hands-on night photography class for beginners, covering the basics of photographing after dark, including camera settings, long exposures, tripods and light painting. The emphasis is on keeping things simple and learning to work with the camera you already have. Classes are kept small so Attrell can spend time with each photographer individually and help them become comfortable shooting in low light. Learn more about Nocturnal Bliss and upcoming photography classes at anywhere.ca or through Chris Attrell Photography on Facebook and Youtube. His work includes the books Forgotten Saskatchewan and Beacons on the Prairies.
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As Mary and I continued the session with Punch, I decided to bring out an obstacle that Punch loves—the elephant stand. She immediately jumped her front feet onto it. I explained that it’s one of Punch’s favorite exercises and that she will stand there in that position for as long as possible. I wanted to know if she finds it comfortable and why. Mary conveyed that Punch has some occasional hindgut trouble near her left flank, so stretching that area relieves the discomfort.
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Next, I asked if Punch would be willing to communicate about her experiences lately in the trailer. She previously loaded well but lately didn’t want to get onto the trailer. I chocked it up to her sore hocks but was curious to see if there was something else bothering her. Mary didn’t get an exact answer but got the impression and feeling of something about the trailer itself that might be a problem.
By Lau ree n Jam es Recently I had a wonderful trust-building experience between my horse, Punch, who prefers to be called Punchy or Bug, and animal communicator Mary Paulette and myself. I had picked up a copy of Tik Maynard’s book In the Middle Are the Horsemen in early spring, and that is where the inspiration for this article came from. I had never heard of animal communicators working with equines and their people, but it’s a real thing experienced by many top-notch equestrians around the world. They want to know how they can help their horses become better athletes and how they might help their horses by becoming better horsemen. Some top riders in many disciplines use animal communicators to bridge the communication gap. So, I wrote an email to Mary requesting an in-person session for Punch and me.
I wasn ’ t sure what to expect—turban, cape, crystal ball…
None of the above appeared, just Mary Paulette driving up in her vehicle (not a broom) to meet Punch and me. We entered Punch’s paddock, which was a bit mucky from the rain the day before, but that’s where Mary felt she’d get the best communication from Punch. I let Mary know there was an electric fence wire behind her, and just as Punch started to relax, Mary accidentally touched the wire, and Punch got a little zap. Poor Punch ran off and looked back at Mary, who was also surprised while I looked, no doubt, bewildered. After the accidental episode we changed location to get a hopeful fresh start, but Punch was still very upset, so we headed for the indoor arena. Once inside, Punch relaxed. Mary said that Punch doesn’t like her name. I found that interesting that Punch feels it doesn’t suit her personality because I have never
I had been wondering if there are any mechanical problems with my trailer. The tires are good, and the aluminum floor is in excellent condition, so I was stumped. But with what Mary said, I revisited my idea of a mechanical problem much closer. I had my sister kneel in the trailer for a short distance over grass, then gravel, then at 90 km on the highway. That’s when the problem with the trailer was apparent. The trailer floor felt like it was banging upward into my sister’s hands and knees with every imperfection of the road’s surface. It was very hurtful, according to my sister—very painful. So, although Mary couldn’t diagnose the exact problem, she led me to keep looking by validating my horse’s feelings when I mentioned the trailer. That’s cool. Now I can take my trailer in to get the torsion suspension replaced, and Punch should be happy to ride in it again. I can say that my animal communicator experience was very helpful, and I will hire Mary again in the future when I have any other concerns about my horse’s mental or physical well-being. I was able to connect with Mary later in August to discuss her career and how she became an animal communicator.
Coffee and Conversation with Mary
Mary Paulette—animal communicator—changing the lives of animals and their owners around the world. Located in Calgary, Alberta. Former police officer who transitioned into animal communication after training in the Emotion Code and other energy and healing modalities.
When did you realize you had a connection to animals?
When I was young, the first recollection I have is my dog, Brandy. My brother was taking her out for a walk, and I completely freaked out. I said that Brandy’s going to die; she’s not going to come back home. She ended up getting hit by a car. There was a lot of trauma in my household when I grew up, and I would get these visions and stuff. After I left policing, I felt I needed to start my life over in a new place, so I moved to Calgary. I started tapping into my gifts and worked with a coach in Oregon, and she helped me to understand what gifts I had and what I didn’t. I found out that the way my gifts work is through thoughts, feelings, sensations, vision, sounds, tastes, smells, and symbols. I started looking into different healing modalities with my hands. Reiki didn’t speak to me, but some of the energy healing modalities did. During my certification for the emotion code, I needed to work with people and animals. I really noticed that I found working with animals much easier for me.
It was like the messages from animals were inside my head, but working with people was hard work for me to get connected. I felt the human messages externally, whereas I felt the animal messages internally. I continued to take different modalities to see where I fit in this realm. I wasn’t a medium, tarot card reader, or fortune teller. I am an animal communicator.
How long have you been an animal communicator?
I’ve been doing this for over 10 years full-time. And yeah, it’s been amazing! It’s absolutely something I will never give up because it’s so rewarding. I have clients all over the world. It’s nice when you love your job.
How did your friends and family react to your animal communicator career? Did they think you had lost your mind, or did they believe it was your true calling? My family never supported anything I did. I’m a normal person. My background’s in law. I was a police officer. I worked in regulatory compliance. I’m very practical in how I use my skills with people as well. I am very relatable, so I never really faced any, like, “Oh, you’re crazy” or “You’re weird” or anything like that. I just kind of owned it, and I’m ok with the gifts I have. I meet people that are skeptical, but I’m not here to convince anybody. I’m ok with my gifts, and I’m supposed to help people and animals. I did go through an imposter syndrome phase, but eventually I didn’t need external validation. Now I’m super confident in how I operate and understand my gifts and the messages that come through.
How do distance readings work? How are they different than in-person sessions? For instance, if you, Punch, and I had done a virtual session with her, I wouldn’t have gotten zapped by the electric fence. But in all seriousness, when I’m doing an in-person session, I’m acquainting myself with the horse owner; the horse owner is acquainting me; then the horse is reading how the owner is doing with me, and then the horse is trying to figure me out, etc. So, there are a lot of energetic dynamics when I’m in person. Sometimes a virtual session lessens the impact of so many energies.
Punch (Bug) had one last thing to tell me during the last moments of our session with Mary Paulette. Punch had had feelings of grief that came from being cast away by a previous owner. It left her with the feeling that she wasn’t good enough because she wasn’t performing as expected. Mary said it is very similar to how people feel if the actions of others lead them to believe they aren’t worthy or are inadequate somehow. Mary followed up by saying Punch and I are a team. Punch feels I understand her, and it means a lot to her that I care enough to hope our relationship is symbiotic and that I am doing my best. It was a very good experience working with Mary. I think most of all it has given me further insight into my horse’s behaviours and how I can continue to work with her through all of her life baggage and mine. Animal communicators can’t always give you exact answers, but they are helpful in pointing you in the right direction for the best relationship between you and your horse. I found out Punch doesn’t really like her name, and that’s cool because I never thought it suited her personality. She’s more of a Punch Bug or Hawaiian Punch but not a Li’l Super Puncher. I’m glad Mary’s session also led me to further investigate my horse trailer’s suspension. I look forward to my horse willingly jumping on the trailer and heading down the road with the confidence that she is comfortable. Laureen James, BCom, journalist, and EC/NCCP Coach Certification IOB, is an equine journalist who writes for many publications. She also writes for the pet industry and is a columnist for Unison 50+ News. She has covered rodeos, show jumping, and other related events over the past few years as a journalist and photographer. Graphics designed by Saddle Up with Tarp Designs
Quarry Wins
the 97th Running of the Canadian Derby By Lisa Thompson
Owned by Henry Witt Jr., it was Henry’s 5th attempt to win the bragging rights to the Canadian Derby. Trained by Gerald (Jerry) Gourneau, who was inducted into the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame in 2023 in the Trainer category. Quarry was claimed for $80,000.00 at Churchill Downs in June.
The Northlands Distaff
It’s the biggest day of horse racing in Western Canada, The Canadian Derby. The historic race day features classic stakes races, including the Canadian Derby, Century Casino Oaks, Northlands Distaff Handicap, and The Dale (Colonel) Saunders, Speed To Spare Championship. This year marked the 97th running of the Derby. With a shared purse of $200,000.00, the invader from Winnipeg, Quarry, broke out of the gate well, but was sandwiched in a traffic jam of horses. With a patient jockey, Damario Bynoe waited to make an impressive move on the final turn, passing the frontrunners and winning by a 1/2 length. 20
The jockey line up for the Derby
Small Stable Wins Big With a Horse Called Fireman Dan
The winner of the Dale The Colonel Saunders, Speed to Spare, was won by Fireman Dan, the 7-year-old gelding, who definitely put the fire out for owners Terry Tomshak and Jason Coney. Fireman Dan was claimed by trainer Jason Coney this spring for $8500.00 at Turf Paradise in Phoenix. With money well spent and a good eye for horses, Coney, with a stable of 6, claimed the $100000 shared purse. Honestly, from firsthand experience, you’ll never meet a nicer couple than Coney and his wife, Tracey. When I asked Jason what his inspiration was for training race horses, he said, for the love of the game, every part of it, but especially the backside and working with the horses. He praises best buddy and jockey’s agent, Riley Rycroft, for some of his successes.
Tracey, caretaker Olivia Carr, rider Brian Boodramsingh, Fireman Dan, & Jason
He humbly goes on to credit Elaine Edwards, Tom Kenway, and the multiple stakes-winning family of the Rycrofts, father Tom, matriarch Carole, and sons Clinton, Tim, and Riley. The Rycrofts are all tough and gruff, but they have a wealth of knowledge; they are some of the best horsemen around, and if you have thick skin and are willing to listen, you can learn an awful lot from people like them, said Coney. Outside of racing, Jason balances family life and working in power generation as a director of operations. He says he has been lucky to be able to do both, and a big reason for that is he hires good people and has trust in them to do their jobs. I treat my horse operation the same way I treat any other business: surround yourself with good people and give them the opportunity to be successful.
Ty the pony horse wearing his facinator!
Jason also is first to credit his barn help; caretaker Olivia Carr and gallop boy/jockey Rafael Zenteno Jr. played a huge part in Fireman Dan’s success. The list of Olivia’s attributes is long; she is very good at what she does, and Rafael is not only a great jockey, but he is also exceptional in the mornings exercising horses. His ability to get a horse to relax and gallop comfortably is a big factor in Dan doing as well as he has. One of Jason’s biggest, and most favourite, accomplishments is that he was honoured with the Community Ambassador Award for the Grande Prairie Stompede Association. Congratulations, Jason, and connections, well deserved.
OUTRIDERS Two Tough and Talented Ladies! With the anticipation of the Derby Day hopefuls, fashionable fascinators, and the excitement from the crowds, there are many behind-the-scenes jobs to ensure all goes smoothly when the races are running. One of those key roles is the official outriders. In horse racing, an outrider acts as a safety marshal and guardian of the racetrack. They are there to protect both the equine and human athletes during morning workouts and live afternoon races. It’s a huge task. You need capable, trustworthy horses, you need to know how to rate your speed when catching a loose horse, and you need to be aware of everything going on before, during, and after the race. It takes great talent from horse and rider to do this job, for sure. Remarkably, Century Mile has hired two ladies to do just that, and equally exciting, both of them have trusty mares that they often use on race days. I always hate to use the term “back in the day” because it ages me. However, “back in the day,” one female outrider, let alone two, was unheard of on any racetrack in North America. As well, women were not allowed on the “backstretch” from dusk to dawn.
Instead of giving up on Sassy, Cindy brought her to the track, and the rest is history. She said she turned out to be the absolute best outriding horse I’ve ever had. She will do anything for me. She’s small, flawless, and fierce. Sassy does have one typical rule of any mare: don’t make her mad. Cindy and Sassy have been together for 16 years, and I can guarantee Cindy always has
Both these ladies work long hours every day. Cindy is at the track in the mornings, keeping a watchful eye on the horses exercising, and Lissanne is at the starting gate three mornings a week. Both, of course, work afternoon race days. When I asked each of them the best part of their job, Lissanne said it’s hearing that the riders feel safe and the interactions with people and the horses. Cindy reflectively said, without a doubt, the horses. She has been an outrider for twenty years and feels it’s a privilege to train and work along with the animals she truly loves. Additionally, she said there is a quiet magic in taking that journey from start to finish—finding the right horse, building trust, and guiding them step by step.
Maybe the reason why this team works so well together is that they are kind of While talking to Cindy opposites. Cindy said Cindy and Lisanne walking back to the paddock, pony girls in rear Barroby, who is the first when she’s at home, half of the team, she she and her husband a mint or two in her pocket for her. originated as an outrider from Hastings are total geeks. They love all things Racecourse in Vancouver. She said her Lissanne Steppler, the second half of the science and spend their free-time running Thoroughbred mount, Sassy, was never a duo, also has a mare in her outriding string. Dungeons & Dragons campaigns. horse she would have normally chosen. She Lissanne said her palomino mare, nicknamed Lissanne said she loves karaoke and cows, is small and had an injury in the starting Deville, is the best horse/partner she has and her biggest accomplishment is her gate. Cindy initially was going to retrain ever had. She’s a registered Quarter Horse, children and hearing what great kids she her as a kids’ pony, but her temperament and this team has been together since has raised. quickly put an end to that. She was too 2015. Deville is tough, focused, and has feisty for a child! Perhaps that’s where she an awesome work ethic. She hates being Fantastic job, ladies, keep up the good work! got her name from? fussed over, said Lissanne. Typical mare! 22
Lisanne watching the horses come off the track safely
Playful, with Dane Nelson in the irons Another equally important job in horse racing is the Paddock Judge. Kirbi Kartz is the Paddock Judge at Century Mile. She is a racing official who manages the paddock area before and after a horse race. She ensures safety and compliance. Her core responsibilities include verifying the identities of horses and jockeys, checking that the correct equipment is being worn by the horse, as well as maintaining total control over the saddling area. And, of course, on Derby Day, finding the biggest fascinator possible! Well done, Kirbi! Photos taken by Lisa Thompson Lisa Thompson has a passion for horses, and throughout the years this has shaped her journey to be a self-taught photographer and tack maker. One of her accomplishments was being honoured as a two-time Sovereign Award nominee for horse racing photography. “I’m proud to contribute to the horse racing industry, with my tack repair and photography. I don’t really have a favourite horse event; basically if there’s a horse involved, that’s where you’ll find me!”
Cheryl Friesians pony Cosmo with her fascinator!
Horse First, Sport Second My Journey as a Gentle Rider
Unfortunately, this move meant that I had to look for a new coach and pony. After we moved to the farm, I rode with a few people and tried more jumping but quickly realized that I had lost sight of myself and was just following the crowd. I decided that jumping was not going to be my main discipline, as jumping higher was not my path (as fun as it was to try). I really valued horses as a friend before anything, and I wanted to make sure that I was making the right decisions for both the horse and myself.
I’m Maia, a sixteen-year-old homeschooled Canadian equestrian. I am the guardian of two beautiful Norwegian Fjord mares and four mini horses and have just started leasing a New Forest pony. My favourite things to do with my horses are trail riding, Dressage, and Liberty. Luna, my senior Fjord mare, and I frequently get out for forest strolls. Gigi loves doing liberty and trick training work. I have just started leasing Jackson, but I have really been enjoying doing dressage with him! My future goals are attending dressage shows, working on more trick training and liberty with all my horses, and in the future becoming certified in equine facilitated wellness. Through my work with my horses, I also share videos of my experiences exploring different ways of connecting and being with horses. Although horses are my main passion, I love all animals. My family and I also have four sheep, three mini donkeys, three dogs, chickens, quail and bunnies. I started riding when I was nine, at a local riding school, and this is when my spark began. Starting out in the equestrian industry as a gentle person has proven to be difficult. I have always valued horses not for what they can do, but as individuals and partners, my mindset has always been “Horse First, Sport Second”. When I started out, a few things became apparent to me: people mostly cared about riding, jumping higher, and winning, which is definitely not me. It seemed to be all that mattered, and as a person who isn’t competitive, I didn’t fit into this horse culture at all.
By Maia McKenzie
The first few coaches didn’t feel like a match, so after various instructors, I found a lease pony that changed everything. Instead of having my previous coaches constantly telling me “I was too soft” or trying to become something I wasn’t, I could be myself. I started leasing a Connemara pony named Holly and fell in love with doing liberty, dressage, riding bitless, and working equitation. I spent hours grooming and bonding with her before eventually finding a coach who embraced my gentle and compassionate nature. After leasing Holly for a while, my family decided to buy a farm two hours away so we could keep our mini horses at home. It broke my heart to leave Holly behind, but I was also excited about the possibility of having a horse property of our own, where I could finally have my minis right in my own backyard.
After this epiphany, I decided I wanted to go back to what I was originally doing with Holly. I yearned for the gentleness of riding I had experienced with her, so my parents decided to buy me my first pony, Gigi! In the first few months with Gigi, I participated in my first dressage show, pony club camp, dressage lessons, and many hours of trail riding. A year after we brought Gigi home, we bought another Fjord mare named Luna. Somewhere in this time frame we also acquired a few more mini’s, bringing our herd to six! It has been a bumpy path along the way, and it is safe to say that I am still figuring things out, but simply listening to your horse and your own heart is the best thing you can do. “There is strength in muscle, but power in softness.” — Mark Rashid (attributed) Maia McKenzie lives on a beautiful farm in British Columbia, Canada, with her wonderful herd of six horses. Through weekly uploads on Instagram and YouTube, Maia’s Pet Family shares her journey of equestrian country living, gentle horsemanship, and a more connected way of being with horses and animals. Follow along: IG @maias_pet_family | YT Maia’s Pet Family.
n o i t i d E Learning to Rope s id K With Cody Braaten
When I teach adults how to rope, I can usually spend more time explaining the “why” behind a technique. With kids, I’ve learned that sometimes the best lesson is simply handing them a rope, giving them something new to try, and most importantly, keeping it FUN. In April, I had the opportunity to put that philosophy into practice when I hosted a free youth roping clinic. The goal wasn’t to turn a group of kids into competitive ropers in one day. It was much simpler than that. I wanted to give back and grow the sport and community I love. My wife and I spent two days introducing new ropers to the sport by letting them learn a new skill with the intent of having them leave them wanting to pick up a rope again. Teaching beginners, and especially kids, to rope requires some adjustments. The fundamentals don’t change, but the way you teach them does. Kids learn best when they are moving, participating, and having fun, so I try to build youth clinics around short lessons, achievable goals, games, and plenty of opportunities for success.
Keeping Kids Engaged One of the biggest differences between teaching adults and kids is attention span. An adult may be willing to spend 20 minutes working on the same movement, while a child may need a change of activity much sooner. That doesn’t mean the fundamentals are any less important. It just means finding different ways to teach them. Rather than simply having kids stand in one place and repeatedly throw at the same target, I like to introduce activities that make them move, think, and compete. The game becomes a way to practice the skill without it feeling like a repetitive practice. At the April clinic, we used a team relay race to do exactly that. These relay races have been a staple in my clinics for almost ten years and are always a huge hit with the kids. The kids were divided into two teams and raced against each other through a
course. They had to work through obstacles before getting to the roping portion of the challenge. The course included rings they had to step through, cones they had to weave around, and a jump before reaching the fake cow they were trying to rope. It turned a simple roping exercise into something much bigger. The kids weren’t just thinking about whether they could make a catch themselves. They were cheering for their teammates, encouraging each other, and celebrating every catch. There was a real sense of team spirit, and the excitement from one successful run carried over to the next person. Sometimes the lesson you planned isn’t the only lesson they take away. That is one of the things I enjoy most about teaching kids.
Making the Lesson Fit the Kid I also try to remember that not every child learns at the same pace. One child might prioritize being competitive and have the attention span and knowledge to get deep into the details while utilizing repetitive practice. While another might be early in their roping career and just working on building a consistent loop. Both can be successful, and both should still have fun.
more than making a catch. They are learning coordination, patience, concentration, and how to deal with frustration when something doesn’t work. They learn that improvement takes practice and that sometimes you miss before you succeed. They also learn how to encourage someone else. That was one of my favourite parts of the April youth clinic. Watching the kids cheer for their teammates during the relay reminded me that a youth roping clinic doesn’t have to be focused entirely on individual performance. There is a lot of value in creating an environment where kids are excited to participate and happy to see someone else succeed. The fundamentals of roping are important, but if a kid finishes a clinic with a smile on their face, a little more confidence, and a desire to pick up a rope again, I consider that a successful session. After all, the goal isn’t just to teach the next generation how to make a catch. It’s to help them enjoy the process of learning how. Watch for Part Three next!
For younger or newer ropers I might focus on simple goals such as holding the rope correctly, building a loop, swinging it smoothly, or delivering the loop toward a target. The idea to do all of these skills consistently until they’re comfortable. The goal isn’t always “catch the cow.” Sometimes the goal is simply making a proper-sized loop or swinging more consistently than the last attempt. That approach helps keep kids from becoming frustrated. Instead of measuring success only by whether they caught something, they can see progress in smaller steps.
More Than Roping Ultimately, teaching kids to rope is about
Cody Braaten has been roping in British Columbia for more than 25 years, beginning in high school rodeo and continuing through college and amateur competition. A two-time BC Rodeo season champion, Cody continues to compete while offering clinics, demonstrations, and online coaching. Follow Cody Braaten Roping Lessons on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, or email braatenroping@gmail.com Photos were taken by Courtney Braaten
Looking Ahead to October As autumn settles across British Columbia, Horse Council BC is looking ahead to another year of supporting and strengthening our equestrian community. October is an important month for both membership renewals and recognizing the volunteers whose dedication helps horses and horse people thrive throughout the province.
2027 Membership Renewals Are Now Open Renewing your Horse Council BC membership is one of the best ways to support the future of BC’s equine industry while maintaining access to valuable member benefits. Your membership includes personal liability insurance, educational resources, member discounts, and eligibility for a variety of competition and sport programs. Membership fees also help HCBC continue its work advocating for equestrians across the province, supporting equine welfare initiatives, promoting trail and land access, advancing safety programs, and fostering the growth of both recreational and competitive riding. We encourage members to renew early to ensure uninterrupted coverage and benefits for the 2027 membership year. Renew online at: https://hcbc.online/
Nominations Open for the 2026 HCBC Awards Volunteers are the foundation of BC’s equine community. From local clubs and sport development to advocacy, trail access, education, and innovation, their contributions help create a strong and inclusive equestrian culture across the province. Horse Council BC is now accepting nominations for the 2026 HCBC Awards, recognizing outstanding HCBC members who are making a meaningful impact in British Columbia’s equine sector.
Award categories include: Bob James Community Volunteer of the Year Sport Recreation Industry Sherman Olson Lifetime Achievement Award The Sherman Olson Lifetime Achievement Award is Horse Council BC’s highest honour, recognizing individuals whose lifelong dedication, leadership, mentorship, and service have left a lasting impact on BC’s equestrian community.
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lippé Adventures with Phil
We just got back from a whirlwind weekend at the very first ever Northern Enchanted Faire hosted at The Pointe, close to Edmonton. We got to do three demos and met hundreds of people! We gave out loads of stickers and had so much fun. I think this is one we’ll try really hard to do again! Even Charo had fun with her young friend Jamie while I took good care of his mom, Nicola!
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As long as there are young folks yearning and learning to ride and pack into the backcountry, the future of trails in BC is good. These kids, who are all members of the Back Country Horsemen of BC, are our future… and the future looks bright!
Hendrick Hendrik is six and enjoys trail riding on his Fjord, Holger. He is working on riding independently this year and is proud to have done his first creek crossings. Hendrik is excited for his second pack trip this fall.
Eddy and Rupert Eddy is seven and his cousin Rupert is six are so proud to be members of Back Country Horsemen and love riding and helping with the horses at their Gran and Papa’s farm.
Weston Weston Jack is a three-year-old little cowboy who is happiest when he’s at the barn, helping with chores, riding horses, and getting his boots dirty. Horses and the western way of life have been part of his world since he was born. His mom is an experienced rider, and he comes from generations of horsemen, cattle ranchers, bull riders, and cowboys, so the cowboy lifestyle is very much in his blood. At only three, Weston already has a natural love for animals, the outdoors, and being involved in whatever needs doing around the barn.
Eilon Mohart, even before he got his first pony, was determined that someday he would be part Eilon of the Backcountry Horsemen. When he was three, he was bitten by the horse bug and drew his mom back into the equine world after a nearly 20-year break. He wanted to become a rider and started wearing boots and a cowboy hat long before his first lesson. He was lucky enough to have some great beginner lessons and even had a very short stint on a previous world champion, Reiner. He had NO idea how lucky he was at the time (and everyone let him know!). Now, at age 12, he has two ponies and two horses (shared with his sisters and mom) and is living every little cowboy’s dream. He has the most perfect mare at his side, Mable, who is an angel.
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Scotia Fleming is fifteen years old and has officially been a member of Aldergrove Chapter for five years, although she has been attending meetings since she was four! She has ridden with her granny for years but recently started taking lessons on Winchester with Brian and Vivian. In February she took a Wilderness First Aid course put on by BCHBC. She was decades younger than anyone else there. Scotia is shaping up to be an exceptional backcountry horse woman!!
Photos were provided by The Backcountry Horsemen of BC. To learn more about The Back Country Horsemen of BC, visit bchorsemen.org
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Peppy Is Active Watch Out, Fido! By Patricia Skinner-Porter
That smell wafting nearby isn’t a gas leak; it’s your friendly neighbourhood wandering peppy! It may be faint because it’s far away, but it may be because it is lurking or hiding close by under your deck or in your feed area, wood shed, or nearby in the tall fall grasses! While spring is a skunk’s time for romance, your dog will often get acquainted with a peppy in the fall when the critters are searching high and low for fat sources, in preparation for winter. They are omnivores and love to eat fallen fruits, pet food, spilled garbage, eggs (and chickens), grain-heads of grasses, and insects of many descriptions. Skunks are nocturnal by nature, most active at dawn and dusk, and tend to be very territorial, which is when males will spray each other in fights over turf. You will often smell them long before you see them, thankfully, but your dog may not be so observant, especially if they are exploring off leash at night. I’ve often asked myself (and God), why on earth such a creature exists? Well, they are fantastic rodent gobblers; they love grubs, bugs, and beetle larvae and will devour every yellow jacket nest in your yard for starters, which are all very good attributes, especially in the fall when yellow jackets are also ravenous. To drive them away, having music or talk radio running and a motion light are both good deterrents, but what on earth do you do when Fido comes home sprayed by a peppy (after you almost pass out from the fresh punch to your senses that is)? Some folks swear by a bath of tomato juice (a lot of tomato juice), but that has not been successful for me when dealing with my ground covering livestock guardian dogs, for instance. Unfortunately, I have had to deal with this horrific episode more than once, and these are some answers that have
been successful for my large, long-haired, roaming skunk adventurers. Put a huge contractor garbage bag over your dog with holes for legs and tail; another couple plastic bags to cover your car or truck seat to take your stinkers to the pet store self-serve wash stand (driving with all the windows down!) Please, no matter how disgusting your dog smells, do not put your dog in the back of your open truck bed unless you have a canopy on the box. Most pet stores that offer do-it-yourself dog wash stands are great about this type of incident; however, be sure to call the store first to be sure it’s ok and give them time to clear your path! If the stinky event happens at night or on a holiday and you must bathe your dog at home, you would be well advised to use an outdoor tub (definitely do not use your bathtub in the house!). You may want to use some of your favourite essential oils or Vicks at your nostrils to live through this experience. Have several buckets of warm water handy and gear yourself up shoulder high with OB gloves or at least rubber wash gloves. For the wash-down process, be sure to take one of those garbage bags to put over yourself, as that oily scent will rub off onto your clothes, and it will haunt you for what will seem like forever!
Rinse with large amounts of warm water with either vinegar or concentrated lemon juice added. Another option is using a peroxide/water rinse. Note that baking soda cleans the hair of the smelly oily spray toxin very well but also tends to strip the natural oils from your dog’s hair, so be sure to use a good dog-safe conditioner afterwards or combine it in the rinse water. Towel dry with throwaway towels, as you’ll never get that smell out of the cloth. Be prepared to wash your dog repeatedly and very thoroughly. You will be grateful for taking the time it takes. You’ll know if you’ve done a good job after you either let the sun dry your dog naturally or you use a blow dryer. That is the moment when you can assess the effectiveness of your washing. Rest assured that each day following the big bath, whatever is left of the odour will fade, and gradually, both you and your dog will be able to enjoy each other’s snuggle company once again! This is the method I have found most successful to counter your not-sohospitable visiting Peppy skunk memory—I truly hope you never have to use this advice! Here’s to you and your dogs enjoying only the wonderful sweet smells of another glorious autumn!
There are several de-skunking shampoos available that do help, but if you don’t have them on hand or don’t have the Patricia Skinner-Porter is the owner/operator of time or opportunity to purchase, I Harmony Farm Kennel & Lamb at Monte Lake, BC. Offering custom care boarding, providing personal have found that Dawn dish soap or any care, attention and daily exercise for ALL dog shampoo mixed with baking soda (at types, breeds and dognalities! least one box of baking soda) worked Here she shares her vast array of experience with a beneficial up into a very good lather that helps monthly tip for you and your immensely. I suggest at least 2 very pooch to enjoy! thorough shampoo washes. Be sure to rinse in between washes and scrub repeatedly around your dog’s ears, neck mane, chest, under the collar, EVERYTHING PETS and under the legs, Princeton, BC 250-295-7381 Quality Foods & Supplies for all your pets! as usually, it is that See us on FB ever-inquisitive head and front end that HARMONYFARMKENNELANDLAMB.COM wanders into the Monte Lake, BC 250-375-2528 skunk’s defensive “Custom Care” Non-dog park boarding welcomes ALL dogs! territory.
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Tis the season, and here in the country at Harmony Farm Kennel, at Monte Lake, I have had the unfortunate nose-holding occasion to have to deal with skunk-curious doggos! Some folks actually think skunks are cute, but if we or our ever-adventurous dogs ever wander a little too close to “Peppy’s” territory … “Peeeuuuwwww” is an understatement! Whoa, I don’t know a person or a dog that thinks skunks are cute then! Suddenly, we feel seriously nauseous and desperate about how to deal with that horrific stench right now! There is no denying it, nor is there any point in thinking it will fade away anytime soon while we keep our distance, so then what???
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Our “Grassroots” club offers our local and extending equine communities an affordable and fantastic environment to try a bit of everything!
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When you have coffee with a friend, you enjoy their companionship. When you participate in a clinic, you are settled by the other riders. When you help at a clinic or come to support your friends; you thrive on the companionship. When your horse gets turned out to the pasture with his barn buddy, they match one another in companionship. Our club offers companionship to our old and new members. At the meetings, opinions are valued. Conversations had at the treat table during the break, help us to come to know each other. Sitting together quietly while learning from our guest speakers, refreshes and refills you, as only a common interest can. Join us! Reach out @ vintageriders@gmail.com 29
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