First Trail Ride of the Season

The weather gods were kind to us and it was a perfect temperature for the horses – we humans could have had a few degrees higher but it didn’t rain or snow and there were no recipients of our “Legends of the Fall” plaque so it was a good day. There were 11 riders and we did the North Fork Trail, a 5 hour scenic ride. It was good to get the horses out to stretch their legs and start getting into shape for the busy summer ahead.

Buckle Winners

We have some new buckle winners in our gang! The buckle penning was held on May 18 at Larry David\’s arena and Rej Garlepy, riding Ice, and Murray Van Khoughnett, riding Leo, won the buckle. Their 25 second run clinched the win and you now have to wear sunglasses to look at them. They sure are blingy!

Airdrie Parade – July 1^st

Get yourselves and your horses parade ready for the Airdrie Parade on the 1st of July and the Calgary Stampede the following week. Call Rej Gariepy for info.

Stampede Parade – July 9^th

If you participate in the Airdrie Parade, or if you and your horse have done parades before you can join us for the Calgary Stampede on July 9^th. Call Rej Gariepy for info.

Appaloosa Show – August 21-22 in Claresholm, AB

News from the Congress Show Committee:

Plans for the Congress show in Claresholm August 21 & 22 are coming right along.  All four judges have been hired; the CRAC will pay for the two from Ontario (Jim Muir and Barb Hughes) and AHAA pays for the other two.  I have applied for a grant for the show, but will not hear whether we are approved for the grant for another month or so.

A new class has been added to the Cattle events:  a \”Rein/Box class\”, which is a Cowhorse class in which the exhibitor only boxes the cow at the end of the arena (plus the \”dry\” or reining portion), but does not take the cow down the fence.  This will be an all-breed class, and we should be able to keep the entry fee down as it will require only one judge.

Also, we still need some volunteers for the show for various positions.  If you can put in a day or half a day in Claresholm, please let me (Doreen – (403)646-3023 [email protected] ) or Monique know. Thanks.

2010 Trail/Events Calendar

Call Shauna Wright for further information

June 30: Next CRAC meeting at Pat’s Office 5678 – 84 Street S.E. 7:30pm

July 1: Canada Day Parade in Airdrie, AB – 10:00am

July 9: Calgary Stampede Parade – 9:00am

July 27-31: 2010 national Show, Brandon, MB

July 28: Meeting at Spruce Meadows riding hall – 7:30pm

July 31- Aug 1:  Pack Trip to Wildhorse (Pack out from Cobble Flats, camp in tents, pack home on Sunday)

Aug 13-15: Elbow Falls Camping (Camping in tents or trailers we will have day rides leaving from campground 11:00am Sat & Sun for those who do not wish to camp)

Aug 21-22: Dual Approved Congress Show – Claresholm, AB – 7:30am

Aug 25: Meeting at Spruce Meadows riding hall – 7:30pm

Aug 26-30: YaHa (We are going Thurs. – Mon but you can go as long or short as you wish, as there will be rides going out every day)

Sep 8-12: Spruce Meadows Masters

Sep 24:            Meeting at Spruce Meadows riding hall – 7:30pm

Oct 27:            Meeting at Spruce Meadows riding hall – 7:30pm
Nov 24:            Meeting at Spruce Meadows riding hall – 7:30pm

*** A Poker Derby is also in the planning stage – more info to follow ***

~ Post submitted by Gina Howard

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