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Page 1 Issue: September 2014
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ContentsMessage from the Board..............3Upcoming Events..............4Trainers Corner..............6Results & Recognition..............7Regional Affiliate Finals..............11Fall Classic..............12Ask the Judge..............16North Branch..............18Peace Branch..............21South Branch..............22
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Message from the BoardAfter years of training and lots of dreams made, the Fall Classic is finally around the corner for our futurity prospects and their owners and trainers. This is time of year many owners wait for all year, and the members eagerly await. Our Open Futurity Classes at this years Fall Classic has 17 entries, and our show overall is one of the largest we`ve seen in many years. It is great to see so many people attending our shows and to see the interest and growth in the sport overall.
As September rolls around our Branch`s wrap up their show seasons, all the Branch`s will be hosting their final Shows on the weekend of September 13 & 14 where the membership makes their final push for year end high point awards and individual honours. This is the final chance in 2014 for many of our members to test their hard earned skills in the show pen. And we would like to wish them all success in their finals show, and congratulate them all in the achievements they have seen this year.
The Branch`s are also hosting their Branch Annual General Meetings (please see each branch`s web and Facebook page for dates and information) in the coming weeks. Without member support on the committees the shows you have all come to enjoy cannot be offered. So we ask that you consider running for a position on the Branch committees so that we are able to continue to offer these great venues for schooling and learning.
We have received the dates of our Casino fund raiser - October 20 & 21 - and we would encourage you all to sign up to participate in the Casino. It is an integral part in funding our Association, if you enjoy attending or participating in any of our shows or events (Classic, Open Rider Clinic, Branch Shows) this Casino fund raiser is what makes it all possible. Special thanks to Garry Boan who has helped us for many years in organizing and scheduling this fund raiser, and who continues to provide insight, guidance, and his time to ensure the Association is prepared for the fund raiser.
As much as we look forward to the final shows of the year and seeing all our horses do well in the show pen, and seeing many of our goals achieved it is always bitter sweet to see the Reining Alberta show season come to an end. We will be putting a call out for Board members for 2015 in the next few months, and the Reining Alberta AGM and elections will take place at the Open Rider Clinic in February. Again we would ask you all to consider running for a position on the Board. There are many different positions requiring different time commitments and expertise, but like any Association we are dependent on the volunteers within our Association to ensure we continue to move forward and meet the needs of our membership.
We would like to wish all our qualifiers heading to Winnipeg to compete in the 2014 Regional Affiliate Finals good luck, and to all those who continue on to the North American Affiliate Finals & NRHA Futurity.
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Upcoming Events
September 4-7 – Fall Classic
September 13&14 – NB Clinic & Show
September 13 – PB Show
September 13 - SB Show
October 20&21 – Casino
February 14&15 – Open Rider Clinic
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Trainers CornerWith Tyrell Smith
How do you decide which shows to attend to show your futurity prospects?
When deciding which shows to attend with my futurity prospects I take a few different things into consideration. Things I look at when deciding are: where they are at in their training, has the horse had full training, and is it developing well mentally. Can it take some pressure and put all the maneuvers
together? If the horse is good mentally and pretty broke I usually look to enter the early futurities or the higher end ones. If the horse is a little greener I like to wait for the later futurities or a smaller show where the expectations are not so high, this allows them to develop more consistency.
Now having said that the prospect with the biggest maneuvers is not always the one that’s the best early on; sometimes that one is not the most consistent. So before entering a show I look to see how the prospects are coming along with the physical part of the maneuver and how consistent they are in them. I look to see if I can put all the maneuvers together and most importantly how they handle it mentally.
Another thing I look at is which programs the prospect is nominated for. If a prospect is nominated for a certain incentive the goal is to take them to that show. Keeping in mind if they are ready to go or not. Most prospects I have headed for the incentives I like to have full training on and be well prepared. Usually the incentive shows are quite competitive.
So basically for me it comes down to where the horse is at in its training and what the prospect can handle. If they are ready then go show, if not I do not want to push them past what they are ready for I will wait. Some horses take more seasoning.
Tyrell Smith trains out of Smith Training Stables in Fort MacLeod, Alberta. Tyrell has multiple NRHA and Reining Alberta Championships to his name, including 2012 Wildrose L1 Open Futurity Co-Champion & L4 Reserve Champion, 2013 Fall Classic NRHA L1 Open Futurity Champion, 2013 NRHA Fall Classic Intermediate Open Champion, 2014 Spring Classic NRHA L2 Open Derby Reserve Champion.
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Results & RecognitionMany of our Alberta Reiners made the trek down to the Montana Big Sky Reining Classic running August
20-24th to attend this great show & the first futurity of the year – congratulations to all who made the trip down!
Novice Horse Non Pro L1Tied 3rd - Stephanie Thomson & Topsail SpookTied 6th - Larry Manley & Whiz N Lena Chex
Novice Horse Non Pro L23rd - David Goodchild & Hickory Smart ChicTied 4th - Lindsey J Henderson & Whizzin In The ReinTied 6th - Hannah Steed & Nic Chic OlenaTied 6th - Haley R Franc & Smart Pepinic ChicTied 10th - Michele Edwards & Badger Whiz
Open3rd - Shawna Sapergia & Gunnin Fancy4th - Shawna Sapergia & KR Sweet ShineTied 5th - Jesse Beckley & Kilos Lucky Day
Open Maturity L43rd - Shawna Sapergia & Gunnin FancyTied 4th - Jesse Beckley & Kilos Lucky Day
Green HorseTied 3rd - Amanda Nystrom & Hercs Little Whiz
Novice Horse Open L12nd - Shawna Sapergia & Gunnin FancyTied 4th - Tyrell Smith & BCR Master Snapper
Novice Horse Open L2Tied 5th - Lorna Malmberg & Elans Chic
Limited Open2nd - Shelby Friesen & Whizards WorkTied 3rd - Lorna Malmberg & Elans Chic5th - Rebecca Seaman & BL Whiz NipTied 6th - Danielle Nagy & Star Moonshine
Rookie Professional2nd - Lorna Malmberg & Elans Chic3rd - Rebecca Seaman & BL Whiz Nip
Non ProTied 4th - Madison Steed & Jumpin Jac TrashTied 6th - Ben Sawchuk & Lokota ChicTied 6th - Jeff Beckley & Boom Boom Pow
Intermediate Non ProTied 2nd - Dee Beckley & Pepinic Whiz4th - Ben Sawchuk & Lokota ChicTied 5th - Wendy Williams & Chics Lil PlaymateTied 7th - Austin Wong & CD Smooth OlenaTied 9th - Debie Manley & Sugarplum NicTied 9th - Lindsey J Henderson & Whizzin In The Rein
Prime Time Non Pro4th - Jeff Beckley & Boom Boom Pow5th - Wendy Williams & Chics Lil PlaymateTied 6th - Debbie Manley & Sugarplum Nic
Non Pro Maturity L4Tied 3rd - Madison Steed & Jumpin Jac Trash
Green Reiner2nd - Lori Erickson & Tag Chex Topsail
Non Pro Futurity L4Tied 2nd - Jeff Beckley & This Chics A Hotrod4th - Jamie Demott & Working In Hollywood
Non Pro Futurity L2Champion - Jeff Beckley & This Chics A Hotrod2nd - Jamie Demott & Working In HollywoodTied 3rd - Brooklyn Braun & Tags Lil Chickadee
Non Pro Futurity L1Champion - Brooklyn Braun & Tags Lil Chickadee
Open Derby L42nd - Jesse Beckley & Walla Dun A Whiz3rd - Shawna Sapergia & KR Sweet ShineTied 4th - Shawna Sapergia & Ben N Bert On Top
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4th - Tyrell Smith & BCR Master Snapper
Open Derby L23rd - Shayla Malmberg & Starbucks FreckleTied 5th - Shayla Malmberg & Ill Be SmokinumTied 5th - Tyrell Smith & BCR Master Snapper
Open Derby L13rd - Shayla Malmberg & Starbucks FreckleTied 4th - Shayla Malmberg & Ill Be SmokinumTied 4th - Tyrell Smith & BCR Master Snapper
Youth 13 & UnderTied 2nd - Tegan Huska & Electric HollywoodTied 2nd - Austin Wong & CD Smooth Olena
Youth 14-182nd - Carly Ingeveld & Great Whiz N Tag
Rookie L1
Tied 4th - Janice Hepburn & My Skirt In The DirtTied 10th - Ron Hall & MA Badges Whiz Kid
Rookie L2Tied 4th - Hannah Steed & Nic Chic OlenaTied 4th - Janice Hepburn & My Skirt In The Dirt
Prime Time RookieTied 2nd - Janice Hepburn & My Skirt In The Dirt
Open Futurity L43rd - Shawna Sapergia & Sophies A Littlechic
Open Futurity L4 Stallion StakesChampion - Austin Seelhof & Miss Royal Code2nd - Jesse Beckley & Buymea Benz
Open Futurity L2Co-Champion - Austin Seelhof & Miss Royal CodeTied 4th - Vicki Braun & Shiney Golden Gun
Open Futurity L1Tied 3rd - Shayla Malmberg & Dun SpookinTied 3rd - Renee Sakaluzny & Hangten Holy
Congratulations to all the riders who qualified to attend the Western Canadian Affiliate Finals Qualifiers in Brandon at the end of September, have fun and good luck in your road to OKC!!!
OpenAmanda Antifaev & Lil Ruf Cody StarAmanda Antifaev & Nifty Q ChexAmanda Antifaev & Shiners Mika DustAmanda E Nystrom & Smokin AmmoAustin Seelhof & Wrightn RelativityJesse Beckley & Chant For DiamondsLocke Duce & Doc N WhizWendy Nelson & Ella Otie Whiz
Intermediate OpenAmanda E Nystrom & Smokin AmmoDeb Duce & Jacs ChicasailJP Forget & Rio DunitKim Smith & Whiz To ShineLocke Duce & Doc N WhizLocke Duce & Shesa Big StarLyle Jackson & A Smokin CannonTyrell Smith & BCR Master SnapperWendy Nelson & Ella Otie Whiz
Limited OpenAmanda E Nystrom & Hercs Little LenaAmanda E Nystrom & Smokin AmmoCarola Friesen & TH Magic WhizardKim Smith & Sailing ShinerLorna N Malmberg & Elans ChicRebecca Seaman & BL Whiz NipRodney Rieder & Lean Whiz Me JBRodney Rieder & Sparklin BlackberrySage Sapergia & TNP Smokin HotShelby Mitchell & Einsteins Evolution
Rookie Professional Carola Friesen & TH Magic WhizardLorna N Malmberg & Elans ChicRebecca Seaman & BL Whiz NipRodney Rieder & Lean Whiz Me JBRodney Rieder & Sparklin Blackberry
Open L4 Derby (4 yr Old)2nd - Jesse Beckley & Walla Dun A Whiz3rd - Shawna Sapergia & Ben N Bert On Top
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Non ProDarren W Kolsun & NeakGarry S Boan & TagorimaGeri Greenall & Wrightn RelativityJulie L Olenyk-Wong & Tagged Mia BoomerKaren Sorensen & Oak Toys Miss PeppyKerri A Mallett & Candy TagMadison Steed & Jumpin Jac TrashStephanie Thomson & Jacs DocsanStephanie Thomson & Topsail SpookSusan L Strelioff & Helluva SmokeSusan Meredith & Whiz N Dun
Intermediate Non Pro Darren W Kolsun & NeakGarry S Boan & TagorimaGeorgia Yozipovic & Socks On TopGiselle Aebly & Izzy A SpookJulie L Olenyk-Wong & Tagged Mia BoomerKaren Sorensen & Oak Toys Miss PeppyLarry Manley & Whiz N Lena ChexLlana Malmberg & High Precious GemStephanie Thomson & Jacs DocsanSusan Meredith & Whiz N Dun
Limited Non ProAlanna Hoeltzel & That Chics FlashyChristine M Smith & Shine Like PlatinumGarry S Boan ^ Tagorima Giselle Aebly & Izzy A SpookHannah Steed & Nic Chic Olena Jean Todd & Reminita MikJulie L Olenyk-Wong & Tagged Mia BoomerLarry Manley & Whiz N Lena ChexLlana Malmberg & High Precious GemTammy Sorensen & Von Sailanic
Prime Time Non ProDon Burkinshaw & BCR Loose CannonEileen M Dann & MRL Wright On TimeGarry S Boan & TagorimaGiselle Aebly & Izzy A SpookJanice Hepburn & My Skirt In The DirtLarry Manley & Whiz N Lena ChexMichele Edwards & Badger WhizRay R Landry & Topaz HickoryRonald Barnes & Like To Gun ItWendy Williams & Chics Lil Playmate
Novice Horse Open L1Amanda Antifaev & Pepper SailsAmanda E Nystrom & Hercs Little LenaJesse Beckley & Whos Wicked GoodLocke Duce & Shesa Big StarLocke Duce & Smart Little BlingLyle A Jackson & A Smokin CannonRodney Rieder & Lean Whiz Me JBTyrell Smith & BCR Master SnapperWendy Nelson & Ella Otie WhizWendy Weichel & Shiney Guns N Roses
Novice Horse Open L2Amanda Antifaev & ConchicadorAmanda E Nystrom & Hercs Little Lena Austin Seelhof & KR ElectrifiedJesse Beckley & Hickory Smart ChicJesse Beckley & Whos Wicked GoodJP Forget & Shiney And SmartLocke Duce & Shesa Big StarLorna N Malmberg & Elans ChicLyle Jackson & A Smokin CannonSage Sapergia & TNP Smokin Hot
Novice Horse Non Pro L1Christine M Smith & Shine Like PlatinumGarry S Boan & TagorimaGiselle Aebly & Izzy A SpookJulie L Olenyk-Wong & Tagged Mia BoomerLarry Manley & Whiz N Lena ChexLlana Malmberg & High Precious GemRaylynn Draper & Sailing ShinerStephanie Thomson & Jacs DocsanStephanie Thomson & Topsail SpookWendy Williams & Chics Lil Playmate
Novice Horse Non Pro L2Darren W Kolsun & NeakGarry S Boan & Tagorima Geri Greenall & Wrightn RelativityGiselle Aebly & Izzy A SpookLlana Malmberg & High Precious GemMichele Edwards & Badger WhizNancy Pratch & Rooster KickerStephanie Thomson & Jacs DocsanStephanie Thomson & Topsail SpookTammy Sorensen & Von Sailanic
13 & UnderAustin D Wong & CD Smooth Olena
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Youth 14-18Bailey Kolsun & Rock Solid TagCarly G Merkosky Ingeveld & Great Whiz N TagCharlene Sereda & Cee ChicadeeColton M Wong & Pinin For Wimpy Hannah Steed & Nic Chic OlenaLeigh A Letourneau & Peps Musical WhizLeigh A Letourneau & Rio DunitMadison Steed & Jumpin Jac TrashPearl Aebly & Izzy A SpookRaeanne E Belzile & Wright Like Einstein
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Wendy Nelson Reining and Performance Horses
Rookie L1Austin D Wong & CD Smooth OlenaCindy L Bosse & Sheza Lokota ChicEileen M Dann & MRL Wright On TimeKrysta F Sutton & Hollywood N ReminicLeigh A Letourneau & Peps Musical WhizLeigh A Letourneau & Rio DunitNancy D Dibben & Ma Peppys Sugar WizRaeanne E Belzile & Wright Like EinsteinRonald Hall & MA Badges Whiz KidWendy Lynn Kemble & Hang Ten To Yuma
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Regional Affiliate FinalsWith a lot of hard work from the BOD for
numerous years, we have finally secured the Western Canada Regional Affiliate Finals.
For those of you that are not aware of what the Regional Affiliate Finals are, it is the finals for all of the NRHA clubs in Western Canada (BC, AB, SK, and MB). The top 10 compete in designated NRHA classes, the classes are Open, Intermediate Open, Limited Open, Novice Horse Open Level 1 & 2, Non Pro, Intermediate Non Pro, Limited Non Pro, Prime Time Non Pro, Novice Horse Non Pro Level 1 & 2, Rookie 1.
The top ten compete in these respective classes and then the top 8 qualify to go to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to compete at the North American Affiliate finals, which is run at the same time as the NRHA Futurity the first week of December each year, in the adjoining facility (Adequan Arena).
Once you get to Oklahoma City you compete against the top 8 riders from every Regional Affiliate in North America, the competition is tough but the reward is great just being able to compete against this type of competition. We have had several members over the years compete and win, Alberta has some of the best riders and horses in the world and it has been proven over and over again.
So next year gear up, put your best foot forward and compete hard the rewards are yours for the taking. And above all remember you cheer everyone on and have fun in the process.
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Fall ClassicWith much anticipation we are kicking off the final Classic show of the year. Thanks to all the support of
our members we have had a phenomenal show season and a lot of fun while we were at it. Entries at all the shows this year have been up from previous years, and are way and beyond our expectations.
And the Fall Classic is shaping up to be another record breaker for us!
Stabling Charts have been created and are now posted on the website (Under Classics – Fall Classic). As are Paid Warm Ups.
The Fall Classic program has also been sent to the printer, and will be made available online for those watching the show at home.
HD2 Sports will again be offering the photography and videography services at the show. Please be sure to contact them for copies of photos, video, or prints from the show. They do a wonderful job and are always a pleasure to deal with. They will be offering online viewing of the Classic, so please stay tuned to the Reining Alberta website for the link if you can’t make it to the show yourself.
Due to increased security concerns this year, Reining Alberta has hired additional commissioners (Security) to monitor the park overnight, and will be locking all entry and exit gates other than the main gate overnight. If you are planning on riding during the night please note the gate closures. Your vehicle may be stopped by the commissioners if leaving the grounds with your trailer during the night, so please be perpared for that as well. Furthermore we encourage all of you to leave your contact information on the stall front of each horse so you can be readily contacted in the event of any health, safety, or security concern.
This time of year is always a little bittersweet for the Board and Show Management, we love to see the new crop of futurity contenders hit the pen, and marvel at the hard work and accomplishment of all our Open & Non Pro riders in getting them ready to compete at such a high level. It is always so much fun to watch these great horses and riders square off and compete in the big pen.
Thank you to all our Sponsors and volunteers who have supported us so much and allowed us to continue to grow and expand our events.
See you at the Classic!
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FALL CLASSIC 2014 SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY Sept 3 Move in AFTER 4 pm
THURSDAY Sept 4 Paid warm ups 8 am to 8 pm Time approximate
FRIDAY Sept 5
7 AM start
1. NRHA Intermediate Non Pro Pattern 4 2. RA Intermediate Non Pro
3. NRHA Rookie Professional Pattern 10 4. NRHA Intermediate Open
5. NRHA Rookie 1 Pattern 9 6. NRHA Rookie 2 7. RA Rookie
8. NRHA Nov Horse NP Lev. 1 Pattern 3 9. NRHA Nov Horse NP Lev. 2
SATURDAY Sept 6 7 AM start
10. NRHA Prime Time Pattern 9 11. RA Senior 12. NRHA Non Pro 13. NRHA Youth 13 & under Pattern 6 14.RA Youth 13 & under
15.NRHA Youth 14 – 18 Pattern 8 16.RA Youth 14 - 18
17 NRHA Short Stirrup Pattern 12 18 RA Short Stirrup
19 NRHA NP 3 YO Lev. 4 Futurity Pattern 5 20 RA Non Pro 3 YO Sire Incentive Futurity
21 NRHA Nov Horse Open Lev 1 Pattern 2 22 NRHA Nov Horse Open Lev 2
SUNDAY Sept 7 7 AM start
23 NRHA Ltd Non Pro Pattern 2 24 RA Ltd Non Pro
-----Break-------- 25 NRHA Open 3YO Futurity L2 Pattern 8 26 NRHA Open3YO Futurity L 4 27 RA Open 3YO Sire Incentive Futurity
28 NRHA Green Reiner Level 1 Pattern 8 29 NRHA Green Reiner Level 2 30 RA Ranch 31.NRHA Open Pattern 7 32.NRHA Ltd Open
**Note: Classes grouped
together are run concurrent. If entering concurrent classes, pay
only the higher judges’ fee.
*Green Reiner Level 1 & 2, run NRHA Pattern 8 relaxed pattern rule
with optional lead change.
*Futurity horses are to be shown one handed or may show two handed in a snaffle bit or hackamore
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Ask the Judgewith Wendy Nelson
For the September edition of the Rundown Wendy has agreed to score a run and take you through her thinking process when evaluating maneuvers. Please click on the photo on the top right to go to the link to the video. Video taken by HD2 Reining
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The horse walked willingly with nice movement towards center. In my mind this is a nice picture.
The first spin to the right was executed and done correctly so I marked it a 0 but she over spun up to an 1/8th so I gave her a 1/2 point penalty (at least from my view from the video, live and viewed from center she may have stopped in the center or a shoulders width which is still in the range with no penalty).
The second spin lacked cadence and the horse started to reverse arc in the last two rotations which resulted in apparent resistance so I marked the spin a –1/2 which is stated poor in the NRHA rule book. We are now sitting at a score of 69.
The first set of circles to the left were executed correctly with correct speed and circumference with a nicely delivered lead change. I marked this set a 0, being correct. But...I was leaning towards a –1/2 the first circle and a half due to the movement of the riders hand slightly checking the horses mouth when she was asking for speed which is considered unfavourable but her hand quieted down towards the end of the second circle.
The second set of circles were a little bit faster with a little greater degree of difficulty with a nice lead change but still just correct. I marked this side a 0 also.
The 3 run downs and stops were also done correct with correct rollbacks and both hind legs maintaining contact with the ground during the slide so I marked all three stops a 0.
The final score resulting in a 69.
Wendy is a certified High Performance Reining Coach under the new Equine Canada Coaching program as well as an NRHA Judge and EC Reining Judge. She specializes in training Reining Horses and coaching Youth to Non-Pro level students at her own facility near Cochrane, Alberta.
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Branch News
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North Branch
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Contact Information
North Branch Chair Daryla [email protected] Secretary Sandra [email protected] Tanya [email protected] Samantha [email protected]
Show & Clinic Schedule Heatherdown Hills Arena, OnowaySept 13 Clinic Cheryl MitchellSept 14 Show
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Peace Branch
Contact Us:
Chairperson: Dallas SchwerdtVice Chair: Wendy BoggsSecretary: Trina SnisarenkoTreasurer: Dallas Schwerdt
e-mail: [email protected]
Clinic & Show Dates:
Show - September 13Hawker Pavillion Fairview College
The Peace branch has the last show scheduled for September 13th which will wrap up the show season for 2014.
Our show in August had a fantastic environment with everyone helping out and enjoying the day. Saturday night after the clinic, a number of participants enjoyed pulled pork and watched some of previous years NRHA futurity runs. It gave everyone a bit of an opportunity to get together and enjoy a little bit of high end reining. Food does seem to be a re-occurring theme as Sunday brought about a great little barbeque that all seemed to enjoy and saved everyone a trip uptown for lunch. Sunday lunch barbeques, we suspect, will continue into next year show season. Great food always puts people in a good frame of mind and as such there was some pretty happy people making some super runs on their horses. Not only were they going out to do a personal best but the Back on Track prizes, custom frames and various other prizes were highly sought after.
We are looking forward to seeing an even stronger show in September and we know that there are a number of competitors looking at qualifying for the Provincial Challenge at next year’s summer classic!!
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South BranchContact Us:
Megan – [email protected] – [email protected] – [email protected] – (403) 948-3954
Chairperson’s Greetings
We had a great show in August we weren’t sure the weather was going to cooperate for hauling and showing. But the rain held out and we were able to get through the day without too much difficulty. Thanks to all who attended and made the show so much fun.
I’m not sure where the season has gone, and it’s hard to believe but our final show of the season is just a few weeks away. We hope many of you can make it. It is the last show for many of us on the committee so we hope we can go out with a bit of a bang!
We will be hosting a Branch AGM during the lunch hour and the arena will be closed during the AGM.
We are in the process of finalizing the date for our Branch High Point Awards Banquet (offered by the Branch this year instead of at the Open Rider clinic in February) and we hope you can all attend. We are looking at a late September date or October. More details will be posted as soon as the date is finalized.
Due the generosity of all our wonderful sponsors we were fortunate enough to be able to offer many new awards this season. These will also be handed out at the Awards Banquet. Current High Point standings are posted on the Branch web page, and we encourage you all to check out your standings and confirm our calculations. For those in the running awards are given out to Champion and Reserve for each High Point Eligible class.
Finally, we would like to wish all our members good luck at the Fall Classic! Ride smart!
Sponsors
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2014 South BranchEvent Schedule
September 13 – Show & AGMTBA – Awards Ceremony
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Kerrie HamiltonBeginner of the Year
To be awarded at the Year End CeremonyWe’re honouring the bravery of those new to the show pen. The Beginner of the Year will get bragging rights AND a mono-gramed sheet. To be eligible, riders must not have won any money in a reining event. The Beginner of the Year sheet will be
awarded to the horse & rider combination that accumulates the most points in all classes throughout the year.
NOTE: Competitors eligible for the Beginner of the Year will need to self-identify on the entry form.
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Megan RitchieTrainer of the Year
Award
To be presented at the Year End Award CeremonyThe Trainer of the Year is someone who has demonstrated support for the grassroots of reining
and the South Branch. The recipient will be chosen based on volunteerism for South Branch circuit shows and events, participation at South Branch circuit shows (either coaching or
showing) and client participation at South Branch Circuit shows.
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August ResultsThank you all who attended our August show at Prairie Mountain Ranch. We had another wonderful day at this beautiful facility, and a great turn out. Thank you to all our volunteers who spent many hours at the gate ensuring all our riders got into the pen on time. And a special thanks to Cheryl Mitchell for judging and Renee Sheehan for scribing for us. They both did a wonderful job! We are so blessed to have such great trainers in our Association who are willing to help out whenever we call on them, and the non pros are no slouches either! It;s great to be surrounded by so many wonderful people.
As the show season starts to wind down we have seen many people achieve great success and reach many goals, even if it’s just to get in the show pen for the first time. We have seen some of our riders have fantastic show seasons and a great deal of consistency as we see them striving for year end high point titles. Including many new Reining Alberta members.
We had a really fun show last month with the Reiner’s Gone Wild Freestyle. We saw three really unique runs, and some ingenious ideas put to work. It was a hoot to watch and cheer our riders on. Congratulations to Heather Burchnall or winning the well deserved Championship in our first freestyle competition.
We also had an excellent turn out in our Short Stirrup class, which is always a lot of fun to watch, if not a lot o work for Dad (Lachlan Bell) and Pikey. It was also great to be able to see Candelyse Hibberd attend all the way from Florida and have great success after only a few reining lessons.
RA Green Reiner Champion: Jessica Youngs & Maxi BoonlightReserve: Brittany Long & Acre Royal Indian
SB Short StirrupCo-Champions:
Blade Bell & PikeyAnwyn Bell & Pikey
Candelyse Hibberd & Sol Of HollywoodJemma Bell & Pikey
RA Ranch Champion: Chase Sheehan & Fantaschics Splash
Co-Reserve: Ron Moyes & Jacs Rum Candy
Jessica Youngs & Maxi Boonlight
SB Never Won A BuckleChampion: Fallon Fox Van Megen & Starlit Listo
Reserve: Christine Lamport & Sir Tified Chex
RA Youth 13 & UnderChampion: Emily Moyes & Shes Blessed Hickory
Reserve: Katie Moyes & Supersonic BB Gun
RA Youth 14-18Champion: Maxine Whiteside & Sackett
Reiners Gone Wild FreestyleChampion: Heather Burchnall & Gayla High Antee
Reserve: Monique O’Sullivan & Sweetlooking
RA Beginner HorseChampion: Lachlan Bell & Pikey
Reserve: Annet Ribling & Snapper
RA Ltd. Non ProChampion: Emily Moyes & Shes Blessed Hickory
Co-Reserve: Eileen Dann & MRL Wright On Time
Maxine Whiteside & SackettSarah Hibberd & Way To Go Einstein
RA Ltd. OpenChampion: Lachlan Bell & Pikey
Reserve: Annet Ribling & Snappin Off Sparks
RA Non ProCo-Champions:
Janice Hepburn & My Skirt In The DirtSarah Hibberd & Way TO Go Einstein
SB Non Pro Prime TimeChampion: Janice Hepburn & My Skirt In The Dirt
Reserve: Barb Reinder & Electronics
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Youth High Point Saddle!
THANK YOU IRVINE’S!!!!
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September Show
The September show is only a few weeks away now, and we are looking forward to our final show of the season. It is always great to see the improvement and accomplishments of our members over the course of the year. And always fun to be given a chance to test our skills in the show pen!
The entry form for the show is now open, the class schedule and patterns are also posted (and shown on page 31 of this newsletter.
As we reach the end of the season this is the final show for our competitors to make a push for the year end high point awards. I think there has been exceptional excitement for some of our new awards this year, like our Prime Time High Point Award sponsored by Marg Fraiser, our Irvine Tack & Trailer Youth Saddle, our Beginner of the Year sponsored by Kerrie Hamilton, our Trainer of the Year sponsored by Megan Ritchie.
and the White Trash Reiners Sportsmanship award. As this is the last chance for our competitors to push for these awards we are expecting some exciting runs!!!
A limited concession will be available on site with sandwiches, drinks and snacks.
Our judge will be Natalie Weichel and we would like to thank her for the generous donation of her time to come out and judge this show for us. It truly wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of all our Open riders and their support of the Association and grass roots growth of the sport.
The South Branch has created some fund raising calendars for the Branch, many have sold already so be sure to stop by the show or awards banquet to pick yours up!!!!
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Marg FraserNon Pro Prime Time
H i g h P o i n t
Presented at the Year End Awards Ceremony
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White Trash Reiner’sSportsmanship Award
To be presented at the Year End Awards CeremonyThis award will be given to a person that helps make the RA South Branch cirucit shows amd events a fun, social and supportive atmosphere for all
competitors and help make the shows run smoothly.
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D.A.D. SalesNever Won A Buckle
Hi Point - Presented at the Year EndAward Ceremony
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September 13, 2014 Prairie Mountain Ranch SOUTH BRANCH
[re]Introducing the SB Pattern Class Class begins at 9 a.m.
Class schedule
Pattern: #8
The SB Pattern class is designed as a schooling class. Riders complete a designated pattern and have an opportunity to get feedback from the judge.
Riders are welcome to modify patterns or go off pattern and school specific maneuvers, as long as their time in the arena does not exceed five minutes.
Participants in the Pattern Class may be capped at 15 runs if regular class entries are over 80 runs.
Pattern RA Green Reiner Mod. #8
RA Beginner Youth 13 & Under Runs concurrent with RA Beginner Youth 13-18
Mod. #5
RA Ranch Reiner Runs concurrent with ‘Never Won a Buckle’
#5
RA Youth 13&Under Runs concurrent with RA Youth 14-18
#1
RA Beginner Horse
#5
RA Ltd. Non Pro #1
RA Ltd. Open Runs concurrent with SB Open
#7
RA Non Pro Runs concurrent with SB Non Pro Prime Time
#9
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