In the News...

►►   WRAP UP SHOW dates have been changed, to one week later. Correct dates are now  September 25 & 26

A good turnout is anticipated, from both on and off Island exhibitors.  Stalls will be in high demand, so just a reminder that we
must receive your entry in order to book your stall. Preference will be given to competing horses.   A stall form is attached - please send this in with your entry. 

OTHER NOTES RE: Crapaud Show
* There will be a reduced number of tack stalls this year, so please come prepared to share with others.

* The judges for the weekend have been confirmed - Hilda Pretty will judge on Saturday and Doug Wilson will judge on Sunday.

* We are excited to pilot a new "small fry" division, for youth eight and under.  Exhibitors can be assisted in the ring by an adult, and it is designed to introduce young competitors to the show ring.  Final details will follow soon, but is is expected the division will consist of the following classes: showmanship, pleasure, in-hand trail, and barrels.

* the two fund raising classes will be Dare To Wear Pink (proceeds to Breast Cancer) and Hunt Seat Under Saddle (proceeds to the Youth Congress Trip 2011)

* to date we have made approximately $ 125 on ticket sales for the fundraising show halter, donated by Cardigan Feed Service.  I will try to get everyone a book of tickets to sell in the next week or so.  We will do another selling blitz at the Crapaud show - with the  winning ticket to be drawn Sunday, September 26.

* A reminder that the Island Reining Horse Association will be offering prize money for 1st place ($ 30) and 2nd place ($ 25) at both the September 25 and 26 shows.  The money is offered for all three reining  classes: Open, Novice and Rookie.  Hopefully we will see increased interest in these classes.

 

Reserve Champion youth, Betty-Jean Carter Thompson, with her horse Ima Story Leaguer

Thw Western Horse Association is hosting a riding clinic on June 5, 2010 at the Venture Stables in Freetown PEI.
More details available here
Signup now as spaces  are limited!

2010 Welcome ...

The last year has been terrific for The Western Horse Association. We've had a lot of well attended shows and events in 2009 and enjoyed the company of some new members.

It's now time to renew your membership for the coming year. Please make cheques payable to the Western Horse Association, fill out the 2010 membership form and mail to my address on the attached form.

You won't want to miss being informed of shows and events through our newsletter. The Western Horse Association wouldn't be complete without you. Hope to see you in 2010.

Regards,

Lynn Moffatt

You can view some of the photos from the night in the Image Gallery on our website

ISLAND HORSE COUNCIL UPDATE

Attached please find a PDF file pertaining to potential changes in the relationship between Equine Canada, our national equestrian body, and the provinces.
 
Please note, the next IHC meeting, Thursday, October 15, 7 p.m. at the House of Sport, 40 Enman Cres. in Charlottetown, will be open to the membership to discuss the issue.
 
All members are welcome to attend.

Contact Marsha Doyle for more info

Show Results from 2009 can be found here 

Changes

The Island Reining Horse Association will be awarding prize money for 1st ($30) and 2nd ($25) place, in three reining classes; Open, Novice and Rookie.
This prize money will be available at three WHA Shows: August 29th (Livingstone’s), September 26th  (Crapaud), and September 27th (Crapaud). The NRHA Pattern # 5 will be used for each class. 
It can be found at www.nrha.com. The Island Reining Horse Association and the Western Horse Association of PEI are excited about this partnership as an opportunity to encourage riders to try the sport of reining.