32nd Canadian Nat’l Championship Peruvian Show By Jackie Evans
T
he Peruvian Horse Association of Canada chose Armstrong this year for the National Show held September 30 to October 2, as the Regional Show was held in Alberta in July. As it was much later in the season than the three day show is usually held, exhibitors were offered some good Okanagan rain instead of the usual blazing hot sun. That didn’t interfere with the annual general meeting and pizza party; potluck dinner and auction, and a whole lot of socializing. Like many other breed shows, the economy and high fuel prices likely caused our entries to be lower than anticipated. However, the quality of the horses was exceptional, with 63 entries from the western provinces, Washington, Oregon and Wyoming. With fantastic horses, we also had a fantastic judge this year – Nicholas Breaux from New Orleans, Louisiana. He had a consistent interactive style with the exhibitors and audience alike. Upon completion of judging, he explained what he was looking for and the strengths of the winners in the class. The show became more interesting for all. He noted that many of the horses in the show would be highly competitive both in Peru and the U.S. Some of the top winners were: Champion of Champion Pleasure Mare: RSTD Alelita. Bred, owned & ridden by Rick Cones of Ringstead Ranch in AB. Champion of Champion Pleasure Stallion: RSTD Acuario. Owned & ridden by Kristin Eldredge of U.S., who obtained the esteemed Laureado title, after winning this division for the 3rd time at the Can Nat’l Show. Bred by Ringstead Ranch in AB. Champion of Champion Luxury Gelding: Mano Derecha IJB. Owned & ridden by Jan Sjodin. Bred by Ivan & Judie Bourelle of Salmon Valley. Champion of Champion Breeding Mare & Best Gaited Horse of Show: BDS Risada. Bred & owned by Paradise Peruvian Horses in Vernon. Ridden by Ben Sawatzky. Champion of Champion Breeding Stallion: RSTD Trueno. Bred, owned & ridden by Rick Cones of Ringstead Ranch in AB. Champion of Champion Performance Horse: RSTD Encantador. Owned & ridden by Emma Thurn of U.S. Bred by Ringstead Ranch in AB. Las Donas Award: Mano Derecha IJB. Awarded to high point horse in show in selected classes for conformation, gait, and breeding/luxury.
The 2012 Canadian National Championship Show will also be held in Armstrong. Rick Cones on RSTD Alelita. Ch of Ch Pleasure Mare
HCBC 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Emma Thurn & RSTD Encantador. Kristen Eldredge & RSTD Acuario.
Las Donas High Point Award & Donors (l to r): Dale Dansey, Judge Nicholas Breaux, Jan Sjodin & Mano Derecha IJB, Suzanne Brown, Sherri Rosia, Tereasa Lloyd. Ben Sawatzky & BDS Risada.
Best Bozal Horse of Show – Stallion, HdN Rey Majestad, owned by Jocelyn Hastie of Celestina Ranch, Blackie, AB, ridden by Alejandro Montalvo
Kelsey Taggart (14) riding her 6-year-old gelding in costume class as Batman and Robin winning 1st place AND $100!
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