ARE YOU READY?
Great Northern Regional Versatility Show Series
Summer Classic Show
TWH & All-Breed Classes
July 12,13 & 14
Thorsby AB.
Entry Deadline July 3rd

Saturday is Kids Day complete with stick horse making followed by a Stick Horse Class where they can show off their creation in the ring!

Entry forms, class lists and accommodation information is located in both the
 Events Calendar Section and the
Comprehensive TWH section of the Website.
 
Are you interested in showing but never come to one of our events and unsure of what to expect, what classes to enter or just have the first time jitters? Send me an e-mail (klmedia@shaw.ca) and I can help answer your questions. 

We had our first show this year in Thorsby on June 15th. I didn't bring my camera so I will be getting pictures up as soon as I can. 

This was the first one day show I've been too and boy was it action packed! We managed to fit Saddle Seat, Western, versatility gymkhana and not to mention ALL-BREED classes in one whole day! WOW! The show started at 9am and went until 7:30pm. It was a fantastic time. Our horses had a blast finishing up the day with gymkhana. 

Thank you to all the competitors for taking part in our one day show, all the volunteers who made sure we stayed on track, and our families for helping to groom and cheer us on. 

Our July Show will be back to the three day format. 
You can find the Show Premiums for July under EVENTS CALENDAR  or COMPREHENSIVE TWH

Update: A few pictures have started to come in so I have started the slide show under GALLERY

In March 2012, I bought my Belle (Ridgewalker's Chinook) and brought her home. I had been looking for a horse that I could feel a connection with and that was  reliable and experienced.  I had not planned on buying any particular breed,  just a good horse!  Belle and I have a great deal to learn.  I really enjoyed  riding her last year and felt safe enough to go on a couple of trail rides which  I had not done for many years.  However, I did not know how to achieve the  proper flat and running walk gaits and she had not learned them growing up so she liked to trot!!  When I heard about the Gaited Experience Clinic in Stoney Plain AB on  June 1& 2, I  knew we needed to go!! 

 The first day of the clinic I was riding Belle with a  plain snaffle bit and whenever I tried to push her into a flat walk, she just  fought the bit and we did not get very far! Grace Adams quickly realized the difficulty I was having and asked Bill to bring a different bridle and bit for  Belle.  It had the same bit but had flat shanks.  It took a little while for  Belle and I to get used to the new arrangement, but that afternoon we achieved a  bit of a flat walk and by the next day we were even running!!  The instructors,  Barb and Jared, were  extremely good and took lots of time with each of us!   Everyone I met was so friendly and helpful and I thank you all for that! I  drove home on adrenaline and could hardly wait to tell my hubby, Bob, all about  it!!  And I ordered a new bit for Belle too!!

Lois Elliott

Thanks Lois for making the trip from Saskatchewan with Belle! We hope to see you back next year.

WOW! What a great time this clinic was. Barbara Civils and Jared Carrier did a wonderful job coaching our members and horses.

Barbara worked with groups in the larger arena focusing on Equitation and Show Presentation, while Jared worked one on one with rider/horse in the round pen focusing on trouble areas and horse movement.

Not only was there ample time to ride and hear the clinicians feed back on your own riding, there was time to watch other groups go through and listen to the clinicians feedback. Sometimes your not the only one with the same issue or concern and seeing someone else work through it can help give you a better understanding of your situation.  

Information will be made available on the TWHAWC Website early 2014