Clay Webster coming to 100 Mile House!!

(Picture-Clay Webster-taken from Clay's website)

100 Mile Sliders are proud to announce that we will be hosting a Clay Webster clinic, August 20-21st, at the beautiful Easy Go Ranch in Lac La Hache . 

All spots are currently full, but if you are interested in participating, , please contact Tiffany Vaughn (tiffany-vaughan@hotmail.com, or Mandy Pincott (mpincott@live.com), to be put on a waiting list.  

Clay Webster is one of Canada's premiere reining trainers, and he highly sought after for his popular clinics. 

"Clay is a highly regarded clinician and speaker. He conducts several clinics each year and has been invited to teach his clinics at such prestigious equine extravanganzas as  as the Mane Event in Chilliwack, BC, and Farmfair at Northlands Park, Edmonton, AB. He is an active competitor in horse shows of locals and international status."

Visit Clay's website to read more about his show success, and clinic program. 

Follow Up to Brant Ranch Schooling Show

PICTURES: (thanks, Nicole!!)

1. Ronnie and Peppy

2. Dawnna and Moke

3. Mandie and Chico

4. Tiffany and Bandit (I love this shot!! He's trying so hard!!)

On Sunday, Mandy, Dawnna, Tiffany and Veronica all made their way down to the Brandt Ranch in Pritchard for a reining schooling show. From what I hear, the girls had a great time, and Amanda was very helpful with feedback to the riders. Thanks to Nicole for providing me with the pictures. 

Next weekend, a few of our members will be heading to Prince George for the first "big" show of the season, PGRHA SPRING SLIDE (see sidebar for link to show info). BEST OF LUCK!! Be sure to take lots of pictures so we can post them here, and let us know how it goes!!

RIVERSLIDE 2010

PICTURES-FROM RIVERSLIDE 09'

1. Sherri Thomson and Niki

2. Casandra and Cowboy

3. Amanda Self

4. Tiffany and Bandit

5. Austin Selhof and Marv

Entry packages are now available for RIVERSLIDE. The second in the WCRA high point series reining shows. The show starts FRIDAY JUNE 4th and goes until SUNDAY JUNE 6th. ENTRY DEADLINE IS MAY 19th. Dawnna, Tiffany, Mandy, Casanda and I all showed last year at this show. The footing for reining is superb, there is a great atmosphere, and it is not to far away for us Cariboo reiners. There is a full slate of modified classes for us beginners, and on Saturday night, they are having a fun games/team competition, with proceeds going to support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation! Sounds like fun!! How about a 100 Mile Sliders Team?? You girls who are also doing the barrels/gymkhana circuit should make for a pretty competitive team!!

LYNDA SMITH CLINIC PICTURES

PICTURES: (click on Pictures for a larger view)

1. Look at those Cariboo Cowgirls!!l

2. Gloria and (?)

3. Nicole and (?) working with Lynda

4. Dawnna, Randy and John on "babysitting duty"

5. Tiffany and Bandit

6. Mandy and Chico

7. Tanya and Monty

8. The warm up pen (Nice stop, Dawnna!!)

9. Leona and (?)

10. Barry and (?) working with Lynda

Thanks again to Laura for providing the pictures from the Lynda Smith clinic. I think everyone came away from the clinic with lots of new information and a renewed sense of excitement about reining. 

Sixteen eager participants slid into 100 Mile House April 9-11 to get some horsemanship and reining tips from reining trainer Lynda Smith, of Langley BC. The participants got to put their newfound knowledge to the test on Sunday, in a schooling show, judged by Lynda. The clinic and show were held at the Lakeside Equestrian Center, and despite the biting cold on Friday, the rest of the weekend proved to be perfect and sunny and we were able to use the great footing in the outdoor arena.

This was what one of our participants had to say!!

"Hi Bella and 100 Mile Sliders,

We just wanted to extend our thanks and appreciation for a great weekend of fun and learning.  Most impressive was the high caliber of women reiners residing in the South Cariboo.  We are proud to be part of the 100 Mile Sliders and to know such a great group of dedicated, hard working ladies.

Thanks again and see you all soon.

Best regards,

Nicolle and Ronnie"

The Sliders would like to send out a great big thank you to Lynda for coming up and supporting our club, as well as a thank you to all the people who volunteered their time and energy to make this clinic/schooling show a success.

 

More Pictures From The 100 Mile Horse Bazaar

PICTURES:

1) The auction at "The Farrier Pub"

2) Our Photographer-Laura, and hubby, John

3) Randy, and cutting clinician, Dale Shel 

4) Dawnna and Tiffany showing some "bling!"

5) Our Lakeside hosts

6) Custom Stirrups from the 108

7) Dale and his cutting stud-Love that mane!!

Thanks Laura for sending me the attached pictures from the horse bazaar!! We might have to make you the Sliders "Official Photographer!!"

Carl Woods Clinic a hit at Easy Go!

PICTURES: 

TOP- Carl Woods-(taken from Carl's web site)

BOTTOM-Easy Go's lovely indoor arena, in Lac La Hache (taken from Easy Go's website)
It is nice to see that we are getting more people taking the opportunities available locally from some of the top quality clinicians that have been putting on local clinics. Thanks to EASY GO Ranch in Lac la Hache for hosting Carl Woods this weekend. The clinic was well attended by many of our Slider members. As well, our own clinic with Lynda Smith is FULL!! So exciting!! We hope that if you have not been able to attend this clinic, you will still come out to watch, and if possible volunteer some time this weekend to help out!

Meeting On Wednesday

We are meeting on WEDNESDAY MARCH 31ST, 6:00 AT THE FARRIER PUB TO DISCUSS:

1) Follow up to the bazaar

2) Our LYNDA SMITH clinic/show coming up fast-we need confirmation on numbers, commitment from volunteers, plans for lunches, do we want to do a potluck or??? necessary paper work, etc. If you can come to the meeting to help it would be greatly appreciated! Even if you don't plan to participate as a rider, please support your club by volunteering some time to this event!!

A NEW LOOK!!

If you have been coming regularly to look at my blog, you will notice that it looks different!! I get bored with things, so I decided to update the look of the blog, hopefully for the better!! I've picked a new template background, switched the side bar elements to right side of the blog, and added a different header picture. This was taken during our Sherri Thomson Reining clinic last spring.

On the sidebar, I've added a New "What's Happening, Let's Go!" Link. This has dates of reining shows, and clinics and other things of interest, with direct links to the relevant sites. It is organized by dates so hopefully it will help you plan more easily what events you want to attend!

Also, on the side, I've posted a gadget that will allow you to directly link this site to your Facebook or Twitter page, so you can help spread the word about our club. 

PLEASE SEND ME A COMMENT AS TO WHETHER YOU LIKE THE CHANGES, ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE ADDED, ANY POSTS YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO MAKE, OR JUST TO SAY HI!! I'D LOVE TO GET SOME FEEDBACK!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO ADD AN EVENT, TO THE "WHAT'S HAPPENING" SIDEBAR, PLEASE E MAIL ME THE INFO, WITH AN ATTACHED LINK TO YOUR SITE (Please keep it reining related, or at least something horsey related that our members may be interested in...) 

Three On Friday

Pictures: 

A little Britches "Mutton Buster" (taken from the Outriders website)

Farrier Pub (taken from Royal LePage Realty website)

Some reminders as we head into the weekend:

1) We are meeting on Wednesday at 6:00 at the Farrier Pub at the 103 to discuss: 

a) Our Lynda Smith Clinic/ Schooling Show 

b) Final Plans details for the Horse Bazaar

2) WE NEED VOLUNTEERS:

a) For the Little Britches Rodeo and 100 Mile Rodeo weekend (May Long Weekend)

b) For the Horse Bazaar (March 27/28th)

c) For the Lynda Smith Clinic/Schooling Show (April 9-11)

If you are available on any of these dates and are willing to donate some of your time to support your club, please contact myself, or Randy or Dawnna

3) We want to put together a float/group ride/something for the 100 Mile parade on the May Long Weekend in 100 Mile, which is the kick off to the Little Britches, and 100 Mile Rodeo. If you would like to ride your horse in the parade, that would be great, but we will also put together a float or something of the sort that we can sit on and show some SLIDER PRIDE to get the word out about our club. So if you are member we hope to see you participate in this event. Dawnna still has Slider T Shirts for sale at a great price for members, so pick one up and join us for a fun day!!

Wildwood Reining to host Vern Sapergia Clinic

Pictures-Vern Sapergia (Taken from Google Images)

Sharon Gates of Wildwood Reining will be hosting a Vern Sapergia Reining clinic Friday April 16-Sunday April 18th at her facility in Hanceville. 

You will not get another opportunity to see such a world renowned reining trainer so close to home!!

Vern Sapergia spawned a reining dynasty, producing a family full of world class reiners, including Shawna  and Cody Sapergia, both of whom have achieved national and international reining success.

"With a lifetime of experience both  in the pen and teaching others the art of reining, Vern’s “Step by Step” approach to training is a solid program born of decades of practical experience. Vern has coached riders and competed all over the world. Currently, he is coaching and showing mostly in Europe, but has agreed to teach this three day clinic in the Chilcotin! Don’t miss an opportunity to learn from one of the best in the industry!"

For more details on this fantastic opportunity, see Sharon's website at:   http://www.wildwoodreining.bc.ca/ (check out the "events" link)

Even if you can't afford to participate, we should send a "100 Mile contingent" to go and watch this wold class clinician. 

100 Mile Sliders Presents Lynda Smith Reining/Horsemanship Clinic/Schooling Show

100 Mile Sliders Proudly Presents

Slide Into Spring

 

April 9,10,11, 2010

 

100 Mile Sliders are pleased to offer 3 days of packed reining fun, from beginner to advanced riders. Join Lynda Smith of Maple Ridge Level 2 EC Reining Coach and BC Horse Council Coach of the Year (2000), for a Friday/Saturday reining/horsemanship clinic and a Sunday reining schooling show. 

Reining is designed to highlight the athletic ability of the “ranch type” horse in the confines of the show arena. Often referred to as “western dressage”, it requires great horsemanship to achieve the willfully guided or controlled horse that shows no resistance.

Of course most of us have not achieved that level, and that is why we all need a lesson or two to get started or to get better. So please join us in making our first clinic/show a success.   

Clinic will run as follows, with 2-3 people per group. Please let us know if you are a beginner rider or you have a very beginner horse and we will try to group accordingly.

 

FRIDAY 9th
1:00-2:30 Group A
2:30-4:00 Group B
4:00-5:30 Group C
break
6:00-7:30 Group D
7:30-9:00 Group E

SATURDAY 10th
9:00-10:30 Group A
10:30-12:00 Group B
break
12:30-2:00 Group C
2:00-3:30 Group D
3:330-5:00 Group E

Sunday schooling show 10:00 start time.

 

Clinic

Two days with 1 ½ hours of riding in each session.

Cost:

Clinic only_______$ 125.00

Clinic and show_______$ 150.00 

(Show only: see entry below)

Riders name _________________

Horses name__________________

phone #_______________________

Number of years riding________________________________

Main discipline of riding __________________

Level of experience of horse ______________

Checks payable to: 100 Mile Sliders Reining Club

 

email: mpincott@live.com or call Mandy (leave message) 250-397-2960

 To enter clinic and show

May enter show the day of.

Schooling show class list 

1.	Beginner A	WCRA Modified A
2.	Beginner B	WCRA Modified B
3.	Green as grass	(jog/trot) WCRA modified A
4.	Beginner Reiner Open	WCRA Modified C
5.	Beginner Horse Open	NRHA pattern 8
6.	Beginner NRHA Pattern	NRHA pattern 4
7.	Beginner Freestyle	REQUIRED  -a three-minute time limit starts at the beginning of the music or the beginning of the introduction (whichever is first) and ends with the music or when the rider indicates that the run is complete. Minimum - one large fast and one small slow circle in each direction Minimum - 3 consecutive spins in each direction Minimum - one rollback in each direction Minimum - one stop and back up.

Classes 1-4 and 7 do not contain lead changes and any legal NRHA headgear may be used. Classes 5 and 6 contain lead changes and may be ridden two handed if in a snaffle bit.

Horse_______________________________________

Rider_______________________________________

HCBC#_____________________________________

WCRA#____________________________________

Owner______________________________________

Phone_____________________________________

Class# entered ____/____/____/____/____/_____/____

Sliders member: _______ x $12.00 = $_______

Nonmembers:    _______ x $15.00 = $_______

Or $ 50.00 for the show day.............$ _______

Remember this is a fun weekend there is no need for clipping, bathing, fancy clothes or tack!!

Waiver

I hereby release Western Canadian Reining Assn, 100 mile sliders reining club and all volunteers or representatives from any loss or damage or injury that may occur and it shall be the condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold the show management blameless of any loss or accident to his or her horse or horse’s equipment, any accident or injury that may happen to the rider/handler of any horse during the event. All owners and exhibitors will be held responsible for any damage incurred by them or their agents tot the barns or properties on the show grounds and will be billed accordingly.

Signature: ______________________________________________

Signature or parent or guardian (18 and under)__________________________________

Riders 18 years and under must wear an approved helmet

CLICK THE LINK TO GET THE ABOVE ENTRY FORM OT BY E MAILING MYSELF (isabella.macquarrie2sd27.bc.ca) or MANDY (mpincott@live.com)

http://www.wcra.info/Files/Lynda%20clinic%20registration%20sheet.pdf

Completed forms can be mailed to:

 Isabella MacQuarrie

C 26 Crossraods

RR#1 Lone Butte, BC V0K 1X0

Details on location, and stabling if required will be available shortly. 

Info for The West Coast Classic and WEG Team Selection Finals

If there is ONE reining show you plan to attend this season, this should be it! As one of the premiere reining shows in Western Canada, and now the site of the World Equestrian Games Team Selection, it is sure to attract some of the best reining talent in Canada! Not to mention that it is organized and hosted by our Lower Mainland WCRA affiliate club! The website for the West Coast Classic and the World Equestrian Game Canadian Team Selection finals has been launched. The website is http://www.westcoastclassic.info/

Carl Woods Clinic at Easy Go

PICTURES-Carl Woods-taken from Carl's website

Easy Go Ranch is sponsoring a Carl Woods clinic. The price is right, so get out there for some quality instruction!!

TO OBTAIN A SPOT, CONTACT Elli Meinert at Easygo Ranch (250) 396-7556
April 3 and 4 2010 starting at 9am both days runs until we are done
Price is $50 for a private one hour lesson
Carl will work on basic Horsemanship, Reining, working the flag, roping (dummy only), have done a little Western Pleasure too.. 
Everybody is encouraged to stay and watch the other lessons..

Read more about Carl Woods at his web site

http://www.chevyequine.com/id74.html

ROCKSLIDE 2010

Application forms are now available for our Island Chapter WCRA/NRHA affiliated show, ROCKSLIDE. The show runs MAY 7-9th. Check out some cool added classes for us rookies!!

Rockslide with a Twist-open to non pro riders, two handed option, modified pattern, and rider need not own the horse

Rockslide Prime on the Rock-for riders 45 years and older, with a modified pattern. 

ENTRY DEADLINE is APRIL 15th.

WCRA members should have received an e mail with application forms, or it is available on the WCRA website.

http://www.wcra.info/shows.htm

LYNDA SMITH BIO

Pictures (Courtesy of Lynda's facebook page Lynda with some of her prospects. 

Bottom Picture-Lynda, and Sherea Williams 2010 prospect "Suddenly Smart"

  
Here is a some information on Lynda Smith, who will be conducting a reining/horsemanship clinic, in 100 Mile on April 9/10, and then judging our Reining Schooling show on April 11th.

Lynda Smith attained her Western Coaching Level 1 in 1997. In 1998 & 1999 she apprenticed with an established Reining Horse trainer. Also in 1999, Lynda Smith and APHA 'Justin's Tyke' were named WCRA Open & Novice Horse Open Champions. She also won the BCRA Breeders Classic 3 yr. old Futurity on 'Docz Sunup Play'.

The fall of 1999, saw Lynda move to the Lower Mainland of BC, to start her own business, Mane Stream Reining. After spending countless hours traveling, to teach Horsemanship to all that would listen, Lynda was honored by the Horse Council of BC as "Coach of the Year 2000". She successfully completed her Level 2 Reining Coach certification in 2001.

Competing on National and International levels, Lynda Smith has proven herself as a competitor winning a number of Open Reining Championships through 2007. Notably, competing in the NRHA Futurity 2002 on 'Lacys Dun Dual'n' then the pair earned 5 Reining Canada Top 10 honors in 2003.  WCRA Open awards in 2004 with 'Ole San Cocoa Lena', then 3 Yr Old Futurity Wins on 1/2 Arab "Miss Mellie" & Appaloosa "Savanna Jackson" against a field of Quarter Horses in 2007.

As a coach, Lynda has encouraged over 160 riders to enter the Reining pen and become a part of the sport.  From Green as Grass beginners through Rookie to Non-Pro, she has produced calm, focussed riders who excel at their levels.  Lynda's patience and clear explanations make her riding lessons and clinics an exciting learning experience.

After a 2 year break from riding and training, 2010 has seen Lynda return to the Reining world. She currently has 15 regular students in the Lower Mainland of BC and is finishing AQHA "Suddenly Smart" (owned by Sherea Williams) to be her Open competition horse this year. Lynda Smith is a certified EC Level 2 Reining Coach. She is the process of becoming certified to EC Level 3 Reining as well as pursuing her NRHA Judges Card.

100 Mile Sliders to Host Lynda Smith Reining/Horsemanship Clinic/Schooling Show

Picture: Courtesy of Lynda Smith-Lynda and her 2007 open NRHA Futurity win

We are proud to announce that we will be hosting a Lynda Smith reining/horsemanship clinic, backed with a reining schooling show, on FRIDAY, APRIL 9th-SUNDAY, APRIL 11th. This is a great opportunity to get some quality instruction, and then to put your new learning to the test in a non stressful, supportive setting, with constructive feedback. Clinic participants will sign up in groups of 1-3 for one and a half hour sessions with Lynda on Friday and Saturday. Then on Sunday, we will have a schooling show, with many WCRA modified classes, for beginners, as well as a freestyle class, and an full NRHA pattern class, for the brave at heart!!

A full brochure and sign up will be available shortly, which I will post on the blog. In the meantime, if you would like more specific information you may contact me 250-593-9331, e mail isabella.macquarrie@sd27.bc.ca.   

Amanda Self Clinic Follow up

Picture-Amanda Self -taken from Amanda's FB page

Early reports indicate that those people who attended Amanda's clinic this past weekend came away with lots of new information, and a refreshed excitement about reining! Congratulations to DAWNNA, MANDY, TIFFANY and KIM who all took advantage of this opportunity to work and learn with Amanda! The more educated we become, and the more we learn as a group, the more we will be able to promote and support each other as we develop as a reining club! Be sure to post some comments here ladies to tell us about your experiences!! Thanks again to Amanda for helping promote the sport of reining in 100 Mile, Tina Chestnut for organizing, and to Easy Go Ranch for providing the facility  for this clinic!!

AMANDA SELF CLINIC THIS WEEKEND!! -A few spots still available!!

Picture: Amanda and Radical French Gold-Taken from Amanda's facebook page (Amanda rode him last year at our 100 Mile Horse Bazaar reining demo. 

Due to a few last minute cancelations there are a few spots still available for Amanda's clinic Saturday and Sunday February 20th, 21st at Easy Go Ranch in Lac La Hache. Cost is 150.00.

Riding times will be determined and communicated by Monday, February 15. The first class will go at 1:30 on Saturday afternoon as the arena had been booked for the morning prior to us contacting Easy Go.  There will be a potluck supper on Saturday at 5pm, in the mezzanine.  Given that there are not a lot of amenities close to the facility coffee, snacks and chilli on Sunday, will be provided for the riders.  If anyone has time to bake a few cookies or squares it'd be greatly appreciated.  Spectators are welcome.

Brandt Ranch Reining Schooling Show

Picture-playing with cows at the Brandt Ranch in Pritchard (recognize that paint horse..?_

Here's a great opportunity to get out and play/show without the big time show pressure!! 

April 25

Brandt Ranch Reining Schooling Show & Cattle Sorting Pritchard, BC Contact Jan 250-577-3775 or Jeanette/Stan 250-577-3156

Announcements from our First Sliders AGM

PICTURES 

Top-Our Treasurer, Shelly Cameron

2nd-The girls at the Sliders booth 2009 Horse Bazaar

3rd-Our 2010 Vice President, Randy Brodaway

4th-Our 2010 President, Dawnna Monks

Congratulations to our new executive for the 2010 season!

President-Dawnna Monks

Vice President-Randy Brodaway

Treasurer- Shelly Cameron

Secretary/WCRA contact-Isabella MacQuarrie

Thanks for all the support and encouragement in 2009! With the commitment and enthusiasm displayed by our leadership team, I'm sure we'll continue to grow and develop as a active chapter of our parent WCRA organization!

Other News From the AGM:

AGRIPLEX

-The building inspector was to inspect the Agriplex on February. Depending on the outcome of that inspection, the Rotary Club will be handing over the reins to the user groups pending approval. Updates as to the status of the Agriplex will be posted here as I become aware of new developments

100 MILE HORSE BAZAAR

-This year, the Bazaar will be held at the 105 Arena March 27-28th 

- currently we have 3 sponsors-Grassland Equipment, Marine RV, and The Farriers Pub

-Saturday Dinner Auction at the Farriers Pub. Tickets to the auction will be sold through our Sliders Booth at the Bazaar. WE ARE IN NEED OF DONATIONS!!

-John McConville will run the door, Randy will be on the floor, Bella, Tiffany, and Kim will be organizing and manning the Sliders booth. ANYONE WISHING TO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO ANY OF THESE AREAS, WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!

-Stalls are available for $20.00 for sale horses/stallions

-Demonstrations currently confirmed include:

Reining-Wildwood Reining

Pack Horse Demo

Team Roping Demo

Jumping Demo 

Saturday am-Stallion Parade

Sunday am-Sale Horse preview

-There are limited power outlets at the arena, so vendors will need to take that into consideration when setting up displays!!

THURSDAY NIGHT GROUP RIDES

-First night was February 4th. Reportedly, we had 5 devoted riders out, as well as some people dropping by to check it out. 

-Our rides are at Lakeside Equestrian Center (formerly the 105 arena).

-$10.00/ride from 5-8:00 pm

-Please have your 2010 Horse Council Membership available when you come to ride!

EVENTS PLANNING DISCUSSION

-A separate meeting date was decided on, in order to brainstorm and discuss ideas for upcoming events that we may want to host this season. If you are interested in being involved with this please plan to attend a meeting WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10th at the RED ROCK CAFE, 6:00. Initial discussions included offers of clinics from Lynda Smith, Sherri Thomson, Amanda self, Clay Webster, and Gus Evangolopois. We will also discuss schooling shows, fund raiser ideas.