From the Editor… Features Missing (Stolen?) Horse Certified Horsemanship Association Barefoot and Shod Classical Horsemanship Trainer of the North BC Seniors Games Trail Challenges Equine Therapy (Pain) Meds for Horses Softer Horsemanship Saddle Fitting & Common Sense Schooling with Long Lines Shannon Ford Exhibition Top Peruvian Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
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Our Regulars Cariboo Chatter Top Dog! KIDS Horse Council BC Lower Mainland Quarter Horse Back Country Horsemen of BC BC Paint Horse Club BC Rodeo Association Clubs/Associations What’s Happening? Let’s Go! Business Services Rural Roots On The Market (Photo ads) Stallions/Breeders Shop & Swap
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t this (press) time our three ‘female’ Canadian horse trainers are on their way to Oklahoma for the American Horsewoman’s Challenge being held October 3-5. Keep a lookout for Pam Asheton (AB), Winnie Stott (ON) and Marion Weisskopff (BC). Visit www.horsewomanschallenge.com for updates and each trainer’s blog. We know the three of you will do CANADA proud! Show ‘em what we’ve got!
Headin’ out at Jandana Ranch. That’s me on We ‘fi llies’ had a great time at our the left. Photo courtesy of Dave Jarvis. annual (year-end) trip to Jandana Ranch. They spoiled us this year with a wine and cheese on Saturday night (oops… was I not supposed to say that?). Thank you Janice, Dave and Lenox for always taking care of us! I brought my new horse this year and we had a great time! And so did she… didn’t want to load to come home. Saddle Up’s next issues, November as well as December, are BOTH Christmas issues which include our Gift Guide, so retailers – or those that have something to sell as a great Christmas present – don’t miss out! Deadline is October 15th for the November issue. We are gearing up for the Mane Event (our favourite trade show!) in Chilliwack at the end of the month. Do pop by our booth and say hello – and please introduce yourself, as we get so many emails from you, but never really know who you are (by face)!
Nancy CONTRIBUTORS: Stephanie Kwok, Janice Reid, Sam Scott, Christa Miremadi, Judy Newbert, Ross Buchanan, Ken Cameron, Hazel Plumbley, Bruce Roy, Marjolein Thompson, Shannon Ford, Cathie Taggart, Donna McNab, Cindy Richard, Geri Brown, Mark McMillan, Valerie Barry, Lisa Kerley, Andrea Blair, Naomi McGeachy, Sarah Wyatt, Lorraine Pelletier, Doug Campbell. ON THE COVER: Pyke and Buckley Performance Horses, www.itsmysite.com/mbquarterhorses MASTHEAD PHOTOS: (regular features) By Rein-Beau Images OFFICIAL VOICE FOR: Back Country Horsemen of BC, BC Paint Horse Club, Lower Mainland Quarter Horse Assoc., BC Rodeo Association MEDIA PARTNER WITH HORSE COUNCIL BC and BUSINESS MEMBER WITH AEF
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