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AERC Enjoying Busy Season
SADDLES & TACK
Story and Photos by Tammy Thielman
5765 Falkland Road, Falkland 250-379-2078 or 604-850-4238
At the Armstrong Enderby Riding Club’s August 16 Fun Day, over 25 riders of all ages and abilities took part in a full day of showing. Now open to members and nonmembers, the Fun Days offer Tot, Junior, Senior and Open classes in Halter, English, Western, Trail and Games for a very affordable daily fee. Our thanks go to judge Donna Ruth of Salmon Arm and the many club volunteers, many of whom are second and third generation members to be involved in the AERC. Wow, what a huge turnout at the last of our Summer Christie Fiebelkorn of Enderby riding Cash in Evening Ride series! 14 riders, some new members, and English Pleasure A LOT of horses! Organizers Pam Lemaire and Tammy Thielman were very pleased with the turnout and hope to offer this program again. Things to look forward to (all the details aren’t worked out yet): Our next Fun Day, Sunday, Sept 27 at the IPE grounds; our fall wrap-up Potluck Supper in Armstrong; Fall/Winter educational meetings and mini-clinics; Fall/Winter regular club meetings held at the Armstrong Chamber of Commerce; and Winter/early Spring Indoor Riding starting in February 2010. Since 1966, the AERC has encouraged riding and showing in a fun, supportive and safe environment and strives to keep events affordable and fun! Check out www. armstrongenderbyridingclub.org! Next Fun Day: Sept. 27, IPE grounds, 9 a.m. start!! This will be our last of the six summer Fun Days, so be sure to bring your horse(s) and come out for a great day of showing in the cooler early fall weather! Welcome to new members: Jenn, Cassie, Amy, Breen, Michelle, Brianna, Kurt, Lyle, Alysha, Courtney, Donna, Tricia, Kayla, Suzanne, Sarah, Angela, Wolf, Keelly, Rhonda, Shannon, Lorraine, Murray, Shelley, Laurie, Stephanie, Talia, Rebecca and Christie!! A big THANK YOU to EVA CASSIDY of the North Okanagan Rodeo Club for so kindly staking out the AERC parking area for us on August 16. A very busy Little Britches Rodeo was happening the same weekend and Eva was great about making sure that rodeo competitors saved parking space by our ring. Thank you, Eva! You really went the extra mile for your fellow horsepeople!
5,000 sq. ft. of Shopping Experience!
Just Arrived! ASSORTMENT OF GIFTWARE: Puzzles, Tins, Address Books, Mousepads, Ornaments, Gift Wrap, Stickers, Western Cards
BELOW WHOLESALE PRICES On assorted Bits, Hackamores, Anti-sweat Sheets, Spur Straps, Grooming Aids
IN STOCK Used F. Eamor 1000 Saddle, 15 1/2” $1,200 tax incl. Used Handmade Roper Saddle, 15” $595 tax incl.
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CHECK OUT OUR BACK ROOM Full of used Tools, Bolts, Neck Yokes, old Washer, Antique Tubs and much more. New members Lorraine Pilon and Shelley Todd enjoy showing Western
Sandi Murdoch of Salmon Arm
Two lovely Fjords were shown English and Western
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