SHARON GATES DOMINATES OUR PHOTO CONTEST!

PHOTOS: CATEGORY-HORSES AND (OTHER) PETS

TOP: FIRST PLACE, SHARON GATES
SECOND: 2ND PLACE, SHARON GATES
THIRD: 3RD PLACE, CRYSTAL GRIER
BOTTOM: PEOPLE'S CHOICE, SHARON GATES

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS IN OUR THIRD SUBMISSIONS TO OUR PHOTO CONTEST. Thank you to everyone who took the time to add pictures to the contest, and check out this week's entry for the category of BEAUTIFUL BABIES.
COME ON EVERYONE, GIVE SHARON SOME COMPETITION, AND GET YOUR ENTRIES IN BY FRIDAY!
WINNERS-PLEASE POST IN THE COMMENT SECTION UNDER THIS POST, AND TEL US MORE ABOUT YOUR WINNING PHOTOS!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

PHOTOS: CATEGORY CANDID SHOW SHOTS

TOP: FIRST PLACE, SHARON GATES
SECOND: 2ND PLACE, MANDY PINCOTT
THIRD: 3RD PLACE, LOUISE GARRARD
BOTTOM: PEOPLE'S CHOICE: CRYSTAL GRIER

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS IN OUR SECOND SUBMISSIONS TO OUR PHOTO CONTEST. Thank you to everyone who took the time to add pictures to the contest, and check out this week's entry for the category of Horses and Pets.
A minor rule change...Originally the contest rules stated that the contest was for WCRA members only. We will officially open the contest to anyone who stumbles across the contest, and/or whom you invite, in an attempt to draw more entries. So look through your photo files , find your favorites and upload them into the contest, or e mail them to me and I'll do it for you!
and.. invite your friends to submit as well.
WINNERS-PLEASE POST IN THE COMMENT SECTION UNDER THIS POST, AND TEL US MORE ABOUT YOUR WINNING PHOTOS!!

Outriders to Host Jay O Jay

PICTURES:
Top, Middle: Jay O Jay (taken from his website)
Bottom: Outriders Logo (screen capture from membership form)

The 100 Mile Outriders are hosting a horsemanship clinic May 28/29, in 100 Mile House. UPDATE: THESE CLINIC DATES HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO JUNE 25-26th. Spots will be limited, and they are already booking. Cost $150 or less. More details to follow, but if you are interested you can contact Nancy Mcminn, at 250-456-2976 or e mail her at snirt6@gmail.com. You can read more about Jay O Jay and his clinics here. http://www.jayojay.com/HorseTraining/Clinics.htm

Looking For Something to Watch Other than the Superbowl on Sunday?

How about tuning in to the live feed for the National Reined Cowhorse Celebration of Champions?
"At the NRCHA Celebration of Champions, the NRCHA World Championship Show presented by John Deere features the top horses and riders from each of the NRCHA's eight geographic regions competing for World Championship titles in twelve exciting events. In the World's Greatest Horseman, it is all about one horse, one rider and one very impressive title. In one bit, horses compete in four contests: herd work, rein work, steer stopping and cow work. The NRCHA Celebration of Champions also includes the Circle Y Ranch Derby for 4- and 5-year-old cow horses."

Making the Case for Instinct..or..."Bred for the Job"

Pictures: (Taken from You Tube..see link below)

I believe this is what is meant by a horse having "cow sense"!! I think it also makes the case for horses who love their "jobs". Watch this cool You Tube video of a horse at liberty "working the mechanical cow"!!. It kind of makes a cutting rider look like a passenger, doesn't it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZuSBF7Scck

Carl Woods At Easy Go Ranch

Pictures
Top: Carl Woods (image taken from his website)
Bottom: Easy Go Logo from their website)

Book your spot now to have a one hour lesson with Carl, at Easy Go Ranch, in Lac La Hache, April 2-3rd and JUNE 11-12. Reining, Horsesmanship or Western pleasure. The cost is 50.00/lesson, and lunch will be provided for participants. Spectator fee of 10.00.Contact Ellie for more information, or to book your spot, at 250-396-7556.

Carl Woods Cow Horse Clinic

Carl Woods will be holding a Beginner Cow Horse Clinic, at the T6 Ranch in Penticton, March 19-20th. Entry fee for 2 days is 125.00!! What a deal!. Click on the poster above for an enlarged view, and for contact information.

Brandt Ranch Cutting Clinic

The Brandt Ranch in Pritchard will be hosting a Bob Zirnhelt Cutting Clinic, March 12-13th, followed by a sorting on the Sunday afternoon. The Brandt ranch is the home of reining trainer, Amanda Self, and hosts a large number of performance related clinics, as well as regular riding nights with the WCRA Kamloops Reining Chapter.
Cost of the clinic is 200.00, with fresh cattle available. Limited spots available. Click on the link above for more information.

Attention all Cattle Penners!

(CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE)
I know we have some keen cattle penners and sorters in our group. Here is an event you may want to check out...Unfortunately, it falls on a busy weekend...Also the same weekend as the 100 Mile Bazaar, as well as the reining clinic at the Brandt Ranch..:(

CONGRATULATIONS!!

PICTURES:
TOP: FIRST PLACE, Submitted by Ellie Meinert
MIDDLE: SECOND PLACE, Submitted by Sharon Gates
BOTTOM: THIRD PLACE, & PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD, Submitted by Leslie Bogula

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST SET OF PHOTO CONTEST ENTRIES!!
All in all we had 18 photos submitted. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO TOOK THE TIME TO PARTICIPATE!

Check out next week's category "CANDID SHOW PHOTOS", and get your entries submitted either directly through the site or e mail them to me, and I will post them for you.

Horses At Liberty-Jean Francois Pignon

PHOTOS (taken from Google Images)
Don't try this at home folks!!
Well ok, this isn't really a reining related post, but if you haven't seen this You Tube clip, it is worth your while to check it out! This is Jean Francois Pignon working with his herd of mares at liberty. A truly impressive display of horse and human trust!! Here is the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2erlljh0cg
If you are fluent in French, you can read more about him on his website

USED TACK SALE

Got old tack taking up space in your horse trailer? bedroom? basement? Why not make some space by consigning it to our used tack sale! In conjunction with the 100 Mile Horse Bazaar, the 100 Mile Sliders will be having our first annual USED TACK CONSIGNMENT SALE, SATURDAY MARCH 26th, at the 105 ARENA on TATTON STATION ROAD. Items can be dropped off to any Slider executive member, or on the Friday prior to the sale at the 105 arena. There will be a 10% commission on all sold items.
Get there early on Saturday for the best deal! Sales on a first come, first served basis. Cash or cheque only.

Heee's Back! Vern Sapergia Is Coming Back to BC!

PICTURES: Vern Sapergia Clinic 2010

Sharon Gates of Wildwood Performance Horses, will once again be hosting Vern Sapergia, for a 3 day clinic at her facility in beautiful Hanceville, BC. Clinic will take place May 27-29, and cost for participants is 560.00. View her website for more details (look under the "Events" link). Vern Sapergia, is a well recognized, and sought after reining clinician. Having just had a great year in 2010, being part of Canada's reining team at the World Equestrian Games, and participating in the NRHA's 2010 futurity in November, he is also one of the featured clinicians on Reining training Online. Here is a 6 minute promo video that Sharon put together with clips from last year's clinic

Reining Training Online

As I mentioned in my prior post on the "Benefits of Membership", We have bought a 6 month membership to the online site, Reining Training On Line This site gives you access to over 50 videos from some of the top named reining trainers, and judges in the industry. More videos are being added regularly. Most of the clips are 5-7 minutes long, and are very informative.
Once you have paid for your membership you will be provided with a password to access the site. I would love to hear some feedback from anyone who has watched some of the videos-any that you liked in particular? any problems with connections? ( I have had better luck streaming with a good connection). Anyone interested in getting together to watch/discuss some of the videos together??

Kyle Weston Reining Clinic Prince George

PICTURE: Kyle Weston (taken from Google images)

Kyle Weston is offering a reining clinic in Prince George FEBRUARY 12-13th. The cost is $300.00, and at this point I don't have any more details but will post as soon as I do. You can read about Kyle Weston here.

100 MILE SLIDERS 1st ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST

Welcome to our first annual photo contest
PLEASE READ ALL THE RULES BELOW:
1) THIS CONTEST IS OPEN TO ANY WCRA MEMBER IN ANY CHAPTER
2) THERE ARE 12 CATEGORIES INCLUDING:
-WINTER
-HUMOROUS MOMENTS
-FOALS
-BEST REINING STOP
-CANDID SHOW SHOT
-HORSE/HUMAN BOND
-BEST HORSE EYE SHOT
-AUTUMN
-HORSES AND KIDS
-HORSES AND PETS
-TRAINING MOMENT
-BEST TACK

3) MEMBERS CAN SUBMIT UP TO 5 PHOTOS PER CATEGORY
4) A NEW CATEGORY WILL BE PRESENTED BI WEEKLY. MEMBERS MAY SUBMIT PHOTOS FROM THE MONDAY TO THE FRIDAY OF THAT WEEK. INDIVIDUAL CATEGORIES WILL BE JUDGED THE FOLLOWING WEEK, AND WINNERS ANNOUNCED THE FOLLOWING FRIDAY. TOP 3 PRIZES (TO BE ANNOUNCED) WILL BE AWARDED IN EACH CATEGORY, WITH A GRAND PRIZE OVERALL WINNER AND RUNNER UP GRAND PRIZE WINNER. JUDGES WILL BE A PANEL OF 100 MILE SLIDERS MEMBERS.
5) EACH CATEGORY WILL HAVE A "PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD" AS WELL. MEMBERS MAY VOTE TWICE ON EACH PICTURE, INCLUDING THEIR OWN.
6) AMATURE PHOTOS ONLY PLEASE-NO PHOTOSHOP.
7) WINNING PHOTOS WILL BE INCLUDED IN A CALENDAR FOR 2012, AND AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.
WHEN SUBMITTING PHOTOS PLEASE:
-INCLUDE YOUR NAME, WHAT CHAPTER YOU BELONG TO, AND DETAILS ABOUT YOUR PHOTO-NAMES OF PEOPLE/ANIMALS, LOCATION, DATE, ETC.

FIRST SUBMISSIONS WILL BE MONDAY, JANUARY 10-14TH.
CATEGORY-WINTER
WINNER OF THIS CATEGORY WILL BE ANNOUNCED JANUARY 21ST.
You can make photo submissions, vote for your favorites and view contest details at the facebook group site: WCRA/SLIDERS 1st ANNUAL EQUINE PHOTO CONTEST
IF you have difficulty accessing this site, please email me and I will help get you there!!

NRHA Futurity Winning Run

Just in case you missed it...here is the link to Jordan Larson and "Spooks Gotta Whiz" final futurity run at the NRHA finals last month. There were so many incredible runs and having access to the live feed was awesome! Some of us (not mentioning any names) were glued to computer for many hours with our tongues hanging out!
Here you go...and a PAINT HORSE at that (2 years in a row now!!)
http://www.vimeo.com/17483294

100 MILE SLIDERS ANNUAL AGM

PICTURES:
Top: Randy and John showing us their "good" side
2nd: Nicole, Ronnie and ..help me out, guys:( sorry, I'm so bad with names...)
3rd: Dawnna and Ellie
4th:Tiffany, Mandy and Ellie

The 100 Mile Sliders held their second annual AGM this December. Although we had a smaller turn out than we had hoped for, we still had a great meeting and were able to elect our new executive for 2011, and start planning for the new year. Some of the highlights of the night inclued a slide show celebrating some of the club's successes, as well as a discussion around plans for this year including possible clinics and shows, as well as creating a member access to "Reining Training Online" a website with hundreds of reining training and related videos, and plans for a Sliders sponsored photo contest-more details to follow!! After the meeting some of us came to Bella's for appies and more talk. We are very excited about 2011!

OUR NEXT MEETING IS PLANNED FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 15TH AT THE RED ROCK CAFE IN 100 MILE, AT 12:00. We will be discussing clinicians we want to bring to 100 Mile, setting dates and discussing our planned used tack sale at the 100 Mile Horse Bazaar.

Congratulations to the following for taking on the the following leadership roles in our club:
President: Dawnna Monks
Vice President: Randy Broadaway
Secretary: Mandy Pincott
Treasurer: Nicolle Dupont
Youth Liason: Veronica Blatter
WCRA Contact and Blog/Media Liason: Isabella MacQuarrie

The Benefits of Membership

As you are considering rejoining the Sliders again for the 2011 season I would like to point out some of the benefits of membership-not only with our club, but as a chapter of the Western Canadian reining Association.
As a chapter of the WCRA, we enjoy the following:
a) falling under their insurance coverage-therefore we as a chapter do not have to pay for our own insurance
b) the opportunity to compete in WCRA sanctioned reining shows at discounted rates, and are eligible for year end high point awards
c) being associated with the most recognizable reining association in western Canada gives our chapter credibility and exposure though our parent organization
As a member of the Sliders you enjoy the following:
a)an opportunity to build relationships with a dedicated and enthusiastic group of people excited about the sport of reining and motivated to learn more and promote the sport of reining in 100 Mile and surrounding communities
b) reduced fees to the membership in the WCRA
c) a group membership to "Reining Training Online"-a website with with hundreds of reining training videos. All members will be given a password to access the site. (a $156.00 6 month fee paid by the club)
d) reduced rates and priority access to any clinics and shows hosted by the sliders
e) the opportunity to ride together in a non judgmental and supportive atmosphere

SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?? GET YOUR WCRA AND SLIDERS APPLICATION COMPLETED TODAY! Forms are available from Bella (e mail at isabella.macquarrie@sd27.bc.ca or call 397-7770. (All members must also be members with Horse Council BC) Memberships are all due for renewal as of January 1st.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Pictures
Dawwna winning Beginner A in Kamloops
Ellie showing her spinning form
Ronnie at BC Summer games
Mandy at our riding night
The sliders booth at the 100 Mile Horse Bazaar
Clinician Vern Sapergia
Bella at the Lynda Smith schooling show

Happy 2011!! The Sliders have had another successful year, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for your contributions to the club. Some noteworthy accomplishments this year include.
1) Many members participated in reining competitions this year with postive results including our president, Dawnna winning the Beginner A Class in Riverslide, Ellie winning the Beginner Freestyle class in Prince George, and Ronnie winning at the BC Summer Games.
2) We held 2 very successful clinics in 100 Mile. Lynda Smith gave a 2 day clinic, as well as judged our first schooling show. In the fall we hosted a Clay Webster clinic, that was attended exclusively by Slider members. As well many members took advantage of other clinics and schooling shows, including clinics by Vern Saperiga, Carl Woods, and Amanda Self.
3) We hosted the 2nd annual 100 Mile Horse Bazaar as well as a dinner/auction, which were both successful fund raisers for the club.
4) Despite difficulty finding a consistent place to ride, we still managed to get together fairly regularly to ride in a fun, non-judgmental atmosphere, supporting each other in reaching our own personal riding goals.

I will begin to add regular posts to the blog as we gear up for the 2011 season, so get yr' boots and spurs on and let's go reining!

NRHA's Inside Reining

Check out the online version of NRHA's Inside reining. You can watch full episodes online, as well as check out their "You Be the Judge" series, where you are asked to watch a maneouver and then score it, followed by the judge's score and reasoning. (see my prior post)

Tom McCutcheon's Gold Medal Run at WEG

(Images taken from "Google Images")
Here is the gold medal individual run with Tom McCutcheon riding "Gunner's Special Night" at the 2010 World Equestrian Games. Wow!!

Duane Latimer Wins Bronze at WEG

(Taken from Equine Canada)

September, 30, 2010 — Duane Latimer of Bienfait, SK won the individual bronze medal today at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG), which are being held in Lexington, KY September 25–October 10, 2010.

Latimer had a great run riding Dun Playin Tag, Lance Griffin’s Canadian-bred six-year-old Quarter Horse gelding, to a score of 222.5, securing the bronze medal finish.

“It feels great to do something for your country. Parts of our run were really, really good,” said Latimer, who just started working with Dun Playin Tag in April to prepare for WEG. “I thought my horse ran his large fast circles awesome, and he stopped great three times out of four. We stayed clean today, and he was very good.”

Shawna Sapergia of Cochrane, AB, and This Chics On Top, a seven-year-old bay Quarter Horse mare owned by Outrider Ranch Ltd, received a score of 218.5 to finish in eighth.

“My first stop was amazing and her back up was great. We had a little bobble in our second spin, but she was trying her absolute hardest out there. I don’t think I have ever run her that hard or asked that much of her before. She was there for me every step of the way,” said Sapergia.

The gold medal was won by American Tom McCutcheon riding Gunners Special Nite, and the silver medal went to Craig Schmersal, also of the United States, and Mister Montana Nic.

Here is the You tube clip of Duane's run

You Be The Judge

NRHA's "Inside Reining" have produced a series of "You be the Judge" videos, where a they ask viewers to score a maneouver and then give the score and reasoning from an NRHA judge. Here is on link on a spin maneouver.

"You be the Judge-spin"