The Willow Ridge Riders is an independent member-driven social and collaborative club in its second year. The purpose of the club is to provide a casual and supportive social and learning environment for riders of all ages and disciplines.
One thing many members are interested in pursuing are the Equine Canada Rider Levels in English and Western and as a club we are looking to organize workshops to prepare for testing, and the testing itself in conjunction with some of the coaches at Willow Ridge.
There is interest in quadrille/drill team, and trail rides. Club members recognized a need for more schooling shows and over the winter of 2009-2010, the club hosted a total of four schooling shows in English and Western, open to the public. A fan favourite at all these shows is the musical freestyle. Club members and friends have also been hard at work improving the jumping and trail equipment for use in lessons, training, and shows.
The club has also coordinated or helped to bring clinicians in for everyone’s education. There are other ideas for clinics or events like Le Trec, Showmanship, Leather Braiding, Lunging, Groundwork.
It’s also a way for fellow riders to connect and share information about events and possibly trailer space.
Clinics & Other Things
Upcoming
- Signs of Autumn SHF Heritage/Prairie Cup Show Nov 7 2010
- Winter Schooling Series 2010-2011 Edition
- Western Pleasure/Horsemanship/Trail Clinic
- Dressage Clinic
- Hunter-Jumper Clinic
Already happened:
- Jill McDonald – Dressage Clinic January
- Kevin Maxie – Jumping/Equitation clinic
- W.R. Winter Schooling Series 2009-2010: 3+1 schooling shows
Willow Ridge Winter Schooling Show Series – Winter
A more casual, learning-oriented show environment. Set yourself some goals this winter and gain feedback on your performance. Maybe try something new, or get a sense for just how a show “runs”. There will be three shows spread out over the winter. Anyone is welcome to enter, but priority will be given to members of the club first, and there will be a limit on the entries per class.
Find out more, follow this link.
Willow Ridge Riders’ Horse Show – Summer and now Autumn too
Last year’s show was a success and we ARE doing it again (twice, apparently) in 2010! Thanks to everyone who helped out in the summer shows so far!!!
The first event hosted by the Riding Club was a SHF Heritage Circuit open all-breed horse show in late July 2009. The show is designed to highlight the types of riding disciplines enjoyed at Willow Ridge Stables, featuring english and western events. (2009 report: Sat – Sun)
More about the Club
Everyone who hangs out at the Barn, be it as a boarder, student, or friend, is welcome to join the club and take part. Contact Michael michael.yingbull@gmail.com or any of the above people for more info.
