It was wonderful to have Tracy Pinson and Carrie Martin at our 2015 Gaited Experience Clinic.

This is the first time our club has had a Trail Obstacle portion to our clinic, and it was a great addition! Tracy worked with horse/riders who have never seen a Cowboy Curtain or Tarp to a horse that has begun competing in the Extreme Cowboy Races. This was a diverse group of horse/riders which made Tracy's job challenging to find the right balance for all participants. The reactions I heard all weekend were all very positive, as some had never had the chance to try these things at home. For those with more experience it was wonderful to get feedback from someone who's competed at such a high level at Extreme Cowboy Racing.


Carrie Martin's focus was in the round pen and on gait and rider aids. What a difference some small adjustments make. I watched many riders go round and round; and the horse begin to respond with more animation as Carrie made suggestions from the ground. I don't know how she didn't get dizzy from walking all those small circles all day for 18 riders per day.

Our club wishes to thank Neitak Equestrian for hosting our clinic and supplying a fantastic Saturday night dinner. Carrie Martin and Tracy Pinson for being such wonderful clinicians for our annual Gaited Experience. Thank you to Lisa Adams-Bozak our Clinic Director for organizing everything.  

The final show of the year is bitter sweet. On one hand we all made it through another show season with personal victories, goals achieved, new goals to work towards, and friendships forged. On the other hand we have to temporarily say good bye to warm weather, the excitement of shows, and seeing our horse friends at least once a month.

I'd like to thank our Announcer: Brent Bachman, Ring Steward Karen Gresham, Gate Person: Mike Fiest, Raffle Coordinator: Sharon Bell, Show Secretary: Sandie Hirsekorn, Show Chair: Nicole Hirsekorn, our Judge Kevin Gilliam. Thank you to the Show Committee Members, the show Mom and Dad's who not only look after their own children but become everyone's Mom & Dad and of course all our Participants; if it wasn't for your hard work all year long with your horses, hauling to our shows and riding in as many classes as you can fit into, we couldn't hold these shows. 
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Members please remember to get your Calendar Submissions to Jessica Bachman by September 30th. We are looking for Horse only pictures, high resolution, that will be voted on to be placed in next years Calendar. 

The judge Kevin Gilliam would like photos from the show for a write up in the WHOA e-magazine. Please e-mail submissions to Koren LeVoir by September 22nd so I can get them to him ASAP.

Thank you to all our members for making this show year a success. We still have a few exciting events for the remaining of 2014. Fun Show October 5th at Star Walkers Stable, October 26th General Meeting, and the Christmas Party/AGM with date and location to be announced.

The final horse show of the season is soon approaching. Please click HERE to link to the show premiums.

Can't wait to see you all there!