SUBMITTED BY R-BAC PHOTOGRAPHY We’ve wrapped up day one of the 2012 Telus Battle of the Breeds and what a fine day it was! Sunshine, Horses and the fantastic venue that is Spruce Meadows made for a most memorable day. For those of you who have been lucky enough to attend the Masters in the …
The AQHA Region One Championships took place at the Tacoma Unit in Spanaway, Wash., from August 14-19, 2012. This was the first year that Washington has hosted an AQHA Region One Championship show. The successful event exhibited over 1095 entries; including the cattle classes, All Breed and concurrent AQHA classes. Previous championships have taken place in Redmond Oregon, Nampa …
Another edition of the ARCHA\’s DFI Snaffle Bit Futurity, Derby & Alberta Championship Show is in the books. Held this past weekend at the Claresholm Agri-Plex, cow horse enthusiasts of the purest kind came to cheer on their fellow mates and watch true, unfettered vaquero action. There were futurity horses, 2-rein horses, spotted horses… and …
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SUBMITTED BY LILLIAN DALTON The Chinook Team Penning Association\’s Silver Slate Series finals, were held July 28 and 29, in Nanton, AB. Penning in a large arena is always more challenging, and it often takes a little different strategy and lots of horse-power, to be the victorious teams sporting the gorgeous buckles at the end …
Lauren Barwick and Ashley Gowanlock rode their freestyle tests in front of packed stands, completing their Paralympic journey, during equestrian competition on Monday, September 3, at the 2012 London Paralympic Games. At the equestrian venue in Greenwich Park, Barwick, of Aldergrove, BC, rode Off to Paris, owned by Equine Canada, to a score of 71.500%, …
By guest blogger Deanna Beckley, photos courtesy of Caleb Tipton The Big Sky Classic, held at the Majestic Arena in Kalispell, Montana has always been a popular show for Canadians to attend. The facilities are state of the art with roomy stalls, large warm-up pen and even bigger show arena. The show management put on …
SUBMITTED BY R-BAC PHOTOGRAPHY Alberta is horse country so you would expect to find multiple shows going on every weekend. This summer has been no exception. Often these riders must choose between shows or attend more than one in the same weekend. As a photographer, I can only cover so many riders in so many …
Coming soon to your mailbox and newsstand, I\’m excited to preview the September/October issue for y\’all here. When I watched seasoned chuckwagon driver Chad Harden’s lead horse collapse and the subsequent pile-up of horses, humans and wheels during a heat of the Calgary Stampede Rangeland Derby on July 12, my heart leapt to my throat. …
SUBMITTED BY R-BAC PHOTOGRAPHY The Telus Battle of the Breeds is 10 teams of various horse breeds, competing in 5 different events (Compulsory Skills, Jeopardy Jumping, Precision Driving, Barrel Racing and Trail Riding). All this takes place over 3 days during the Masters Tournament at Spruce Meadows in September. Its been called a “friendly fight …
The Canadian Junior Reining Team won the silver medal and the Young Riders earned the team bronze on July 19 at the 2012 Adequan FEI North American Junior Young Rider Championships. Presented by Gotham North, these Championships are being held July 17-22 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. The Junior Team, comprised Emily …
