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News: Feb, 2012 - Equine Canada Announces Coaching Awards Ottawa, ON—At the 2012 Equine Canada Awards Gala held February 3 in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Equine Canada honoured certified coaches with the first annual coaching awards. The first category was the Equine Canada/National Coaching Certification Program Coach Awards. These awards were for the coach or instructor that exemplifies the National Coaching Certification Program through coaching/teaching skills, concern for safety and equine welfare, business practice and support of the national rider and coaching programs. Over 50 nominations came in from all over the country from youth, adult amateurs, peers, employers and barn staff telling Equine Canada why each coach was doing a great job and deserved to be awarded. The Equine Canada Coaching Excellence Awards were also presented for the first time this year at the Gala. The Excellence Awards recognize those who have made significant contributions to the development of Equine Canada coaching or rider programs. SADDLESEAT COACH/INSTRUCTOR - Archie Hurst,
Archie Hurst COACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD - Mary Ruth Moore, Bowmanville, ON
Grant Field, Chair, Coaching Feb, 2012 - Congratulations to Attaches Born To Bookie, Larry Ward and Andrea Ward - EC Breed Sport Saddlebred of the Year!
Andrea Ward accepts her award from Terry Johnson, Feb, 2012 - Congratulations to Bred To Boogie, Joanne Dartana and Maya Beakhouse- EC Breed Sport Morgan of the Year!
Maya riding Bred To Boogie at the Grand Nationals. Feb, 2012 - We will be running an Instructor Of Beginners Coaching evaluation in 2012, and running pilots for Competition Coach; please contact Erin at Alberta Horse Association if you are interested. Feb, 2012 - Ottawa Valley Light Horse Association is hosting a clinic with Stan Bodnar of Merriehill Farm, Marengo, Illinois on April 28th. See the flyer. Jan, 2012 - World Cup Workshops at Clover Leaf Stables Three Workshops are scheduled at Clover Leaf Stables for the following dates: Archie Hurst and Terry Johnson will be the clinicians. The workshops are $200.00 each. World Cup riders are expected to attend. The Saddle Seat workshops can be used by coaches for updating hours. The cost will be $25 per person. Contact Erin at Alberta Horse Association if you wish to be included, there is a limit 10. For more information, please contact Terry. Oct, 2011 - Great new fall tradition starts with inaugural Stonecroft Fall Classic!! New host of the OEF Provincial Saddle Seat Equitation Championships A beautiful fall day was the perfect backdrop for the 1st A nnual Stonecroft Fall Classic held in Mount Albert on October 22, 2011. Exhibitors and spectators were treated to a fabulous competition, complete with complimentary coffee, BBQ hamburgers, homemade chili and sides provided by the Stonecroft Fall Classic committee. The Hunting Horn was trumpeted as Morgans and Saddlebred s were escorted int o the Ring by Master Cliff Haines , complete with his top hat, red coat, breeches and boots. Judge David Brent from London, Ontario put the exhibitors through their paces ! David and Cliff, along with announcer Paul Hillier , providing the commentary and music, ensured a very smooth flow of classes and presentations. Custom designed signature Stonecroft Trophies and Ribbons, Championship Coolers and many additional prizes were all elegantly organized at centre ring by the lovely Lauren Boultbee, all waiting to be awarded to the winners. Top money win of the day was a $500 jackpot award presented to the ASB park horse Stonecroft Prophecy owned by Nancy Dickerman.
The formal evening performance was reserved for the beautiful style and elegance of the Saddle Seat Equitation Riders, starting off with Walk - Trot Equitation and then onto the OEF Provincial Saddle Seat Equitation Championship Classes. Riders were required to qualify throughout the year in order to compete for the provincial award. A total of 13 riders competed in 3 divisions: An Adult Saddle Seat Equitation and two Junior divisions split for riders 14-18 years and 13 years old and under. Ali Bianchi took home the gold medal championship in the adult division, Ashlyn Moore in the 14 – 18 year division and Ashley Inacio in the 13 and under division. Reserve champions and silver medal winners were Natalie Martens, Lexi Benson and Rachel Breen. Bronze medals were awarded to Emily Rice and Hilary Buller. The winners were showered with an abundance of gifts provided by the many generous sponsors of the Provincial Saddle Seat Championships. All participants received beautiful ribbons and were treated to chocolate coated candied apple s to share ( or not share ) with their mounts. Afterwards exhibitors and spectators were invited to enjoy a hot mug of apple cider/hot chocolate and a wine and cheese social, hosted by the Provincial Saddle Seat Coaching Committee.
Top hats off to the show organizers, volunteers and exhibitors for a job well done!! And many thanks to our sponsors for their support. Nancy Dickerman Stonecroft Equestrian, Mt Albert ON AJD Data Services Inc Peter Darbyson Markham ON Evergreen Lawn Sprinklers Inc. Thornhill ON North York Farmers, Newmarket ON June 28, 09 - The launch of Saddle Seat Canada Website! |
Nathalie Langstaedtler - EC Breed Sport Saddle Seat Rider Of The Year - 2011 My love of riding and horses was sparked by my father, Roger Poulin, who purchased our first Morgan horse in 1979. He founded Kimlina Morgan Farm where I learned to ride, entering the world of saddle seat riding competition at the age of 6 in a Walk Trot Class wearing a saddle suit sewn by my grandma, riding a broodmare pulled from the pasture. We left the ring with the red ribbon and trophy in hand – I was hooked!
Throughout my childhood, youth and adulthood, Morgan horses and saddle seat riding have played a large role. I continued to compete in local, national and eventually international competition, most often in the saddle seat division, garnering numerous ribbons, victory passes, and high point awards. After finishing high school, I traveled to Germany to train Morgan horses. While there, I demonstrated saddle seat riding to many who had never seen the style at large venues such as Equitana. It was also while riding Morgans in Germany that I met my future husband. After returning to Canada, I continued my amateur riding career at my father’s Kimlina Morgan Farm. My husband and I also began our small horse farm under the name Grandview Acres. Together with my friend, trainer and instructor Sonja Lorenson of Cold Creek Inc., I have continued to do what I love most – ride and show Morgan horses. This year was the highlight of my riding career. After a strong season with the 4 horses I exhibited in Canada and the USA, it was decided that 2 of our horses were competitive enough to make the trip to the Morgan World Championships in Oklahoma City, USA. Incredibly and for the first time in my life, I enjoyed not just 1, but 4 victory passes! My childhood dreams had come true - at the age of 40! My mare BMF Whisper of Love and I are the 2011 World Champion Classic Pleasure Saddle Ladies pair. We won both of our qualifying Grand National Championships (1 of them unanimously) on our way to the roses. My father’s horse Miz Scarlett and I unanimously claimed the Reserve World Champion Classic Pleasure Junior Horse title. I plan to ride horses, especially saddle seathorses, until I simply cannot get into that cut back saddle any longer – and I hope that is not for many, many, many years come! Thank you for recognizing saddle seat riding and honoring me and my horses with this award. Nathalie Langstaedtler EC Breed Sport Saddle Seat Rider Rules for 2011 (awards presented in 2012)
Our Inaugural Senior Winner in 2010 was Samantha McWade, Alberta. Our Junior winner was Malika Keglowitsch, AB. Malika and Samantha were presented with lovely trophies at the EC Convention in Ottawa, ON. Congratulations to you both!
Send in your 2012 EVENTS Ontario June 2-3 Summer Sizzler Arab Show with Saddlebred & Morgan classes, London. Open Saddle Seat Equitation Classes. EC Bronze sanctioning, 2 shows in one with 2 judges. Jill Barton or http://ahaec.on.ca/events June - Boots n Saddle Open Show including a sanctioned Saddle Seat Equitation class for the OEF Saddle Seat Championships. Marilyn Buller. July 7 Ottawa Valley Light Horse Show.Non Sanctioned July 21- Kars Fair Morgan/Saddlebred/Arab classes.Non Sanctioned Linda McGowan July 14-15 - Ont. Morgan Horse Classic. Open Saddle Seat Classes, Silver EC Sanctioning. Greg Reeves or http://www.ontariomorgan.on.ca/classic/htm July 31- Aug 1 - CNE Light Horse Show, EC Sanctioned August 11- Navan Fair Morgan/Saddlebred/Arab classes. Non Sanctioned Linda McGowan Sept 1- Perth Fair Morgan/Saddlebred classes. Non Sanctioned Linda McGowan Sept 15- Richmond Fair Morgan classes. Non Sanctioned Sept 21- Lindsay Fair Morgan/Arab/open equitation classes Bronze EC sanctioning. Chris Monteith Sept 22- Carp Fair Morgan/Saddlebred/Arab classes. Non Sanctioned Linda McGowan Sept 29 - Roseneath Fair Morgan/Open classes. Non Sanctioned Alice Murray Sept 30 - Markham Fair Saddlebred/Morgan/Arab/open equitaiton classes EC Bronze Sanctioning. Chris Monteith Oct. - The OEF Saddle Seat Equitation Championships at Stonecroft Equestrian. OEF Quebec June 8-9 Ormstown Fair, Morgan Classes. Non Sanctioned. Sept 2 - Shawville Fair Morgan classes Linda McGowan USA May 17-20- NYS Horse Breeders Assoc. Horse Show, Syracuse - Naomi Blumenthal May 25-27- Western NY Morgan Show - Erie County Fairgounds. June 27-30- Syracuse International or Naomi Blumenthal Sept 12-15- NY Regionals or Naomi Blumenthal Oct 11-13- American Saddlebred Horse Association of Michigan FALL HORSE SHOW. East Lansing, Michigan. Offering Saddlebred, Morgan, Hackney, Parade, Road Horse, Academy and Challenge of the Breed Classes at the heated MSU pavilion.http://www.asham.org Cindy Scoggin 248 227 7266
Brenna Hansen and The Ring Of Roses. |
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