| Upcoming events: June 6/7: Beaumont Horse Trials-
Results below
July 4/5: Alhambra Development clinic... Went really well,
we all learned a lot and Luke got his first introduction to cross country.
July 10-12: Thompson Country Horse Trials- I was unable to
compete with Luke (my pregnant belly is getting too big!) but Dori rode Jet
to an 8th place finish in Pre-Entry. Since this was only their second
event we were VERY thrilled with their performance and I don't think we've
ever seen Dori smile quite so big!
(note: there are other Horse Trials and clinics but the
above are the ones we will be attending. For a complete list of Horse
Trials go on the Alberta Horse Trials website)
Sept 19/20: Again, I will not be competing with my
pregnant belly but Dori and Kristyn plan to attend.
Most
Thursday Evenings: Black Creek Pony Club
Riding lessons (weather permitting) or Stable Management
Ute ???? Dressage Clinics- in Drayton Valley
Dates unknown at this time
Show & Clinic Results/News:
2009 results
May 24th: Fultonvale Breed Showcase. We took Luke and Shanti.
It was a great event. Luke placed 3rd in his halter class.
(2nd from the left is Shanti and Dori, Center is Luke and Dallas)
June 6/7 Beaumont Horse Trials. We had fun despite the
cold and even a few flakes of snow if you believe that!! Luke was
amazing. It was only his second outing and people couldn't believe he
was a stallion. We did Trot-a-Trail and were in 2nd place after
Dressage, 3rd after stadium and unfortunately were eliminated on cross
country due only to pilot error (I missed the 3rd set of flags!)
Kristyn and Dori both had great dressage tests but had some learning
experiences in Stadium. Kristyn was recovering from a recent fall and
needed a bit more time and Dori was dealing with a few spooking issues.
Both girls are fine, learned a lot from the experience and are ready to go
out and try again:)
July 4/5 Alhambra Developmental clinic. I rode Luke,
Kristyn rode Falon and Dori rode Jet. We learned lots and had a bunch
of fun. Highly recommend attending these clinics!
(L-R Kristyn & Falon, Dori & Jet, Dallas & Luke)
July 10-12 Thompson Country Horse Trials- Dori & Jet placed
8th in Pre-Entry at only their second event!!! Congratulations Dori & Jet.
We know how hard you've had to work to get there! Keep up the great
work.
2008 results
July 19/20: Minds Eye Ranch Horse Trials
This was Gabriel Creek Shanti's first Horse Trials and she was fabulous!
We came in 5th.
August 11-15: Black Creek Pony Club Camp
We all had a great time. We had Dressage lessons in the morning and
Jumping in the afternoon. In between we had Stable management
sessions, crafts, and tack cleaning. We also had a little surprise
with the birth of 'Splash', our Painted New Forest Pony. It was a
great experience for the kids and parents alike. The kids went on to
testing the day after camp and we are pleased to announce that they all
passed their levels!! Congratulations Black Creek Pony Club.
August 23/24: Pony Club Regional Finals at Amberlea
Meadows
All of the kids did a fabulous job with their horses. The ribbons were
as follows:
2'3 Jumper- 5th place- Kristyn Mears riding Falon
Pre-Training Dressage- 6th place -Kristyn Mears riding Falon
Starter Dressage- 1st place- Taryn Arndt riding Jello
Entry Dressage- 3rd place- Gracie Arndt riding Buddy August 31-Sept 2: South Peace Horse Trials
Gabriel Creek Shanti placed 5th . After a difficult Dressage in
the water & rain she had a fabulous cross country and did well in Stadium as
well. September 20-21: Alhambra Horse Trials
Gabriel Creek Shanti had a nice event and again a fabulous cross country.
She placed 7th. December: Gabriel Creek Shanti was
awarded MVP (Most Versatile Pony) and Combined Training Champion, as well as
earning 29 Lifetime Achievement points with the NFPSNA.
Congratulations Shanti!!!!!!!!!! |
