The Willow Ridge Riders is in its inaugural 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.  Also, maybe other ideas for clinics or events like Le Trec, Showmanship, Leather Braiding, Lunging, Groundwork.  And starting real soon… a series of three winter schooling shows to be held at Willow Ridge, and open to anyone to enter!

Clinics & Other Things

Jumping Clinic in mid-February

Upcoming

  • Jill McDonald – Dressage Clinic Jan 16 & 17 2010 (club members only)
  • Western Performance clinic – ? winter 2010
  • Kevin Maxie – Jumping/Equitation clinic April 2010 (open to anyone)
  • Western Performance clinic – ? spring 2010
  • Combined Training Event (Dressage & Stadium Jumping) – ? spring 2010
  • Cross-Country Clinic – ? summer 2010

Already happened:

  • “Trectober Turkey Trot” Modified Le TREC and competitive trail experience – Oct 10, 2009
  • Kevin Maxie Showjumping/Flatwork Clinic – Oct 16 & 17, 2009

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

This year’s show was a success and we hope to do it again in 2010!  Thanks to everyone who helped out!!!

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)

Day 1 Day 2 (2 judges, 2 rings)
AM Showmanship
English Equitation
Hacks
Hunters (XR, 2′, 2′3″, 2′6″)		 Showmanship
Dressage
Equitation
Hacks
Handy Hunter (flat and O/F)
PM Leadline
Walk-Trot
Pairs
Western Pleasure
Western Horsemanship
Reining		 Leadline
Walk-Trot
Western Pleasure
Western Horsemanship
Reining
Gymkhana
Trail

More about the Club

Leanne and Banjo at Breeders

All clients (boarders, instructors, students, and “trailer-ins”) at Willow Ridge are welcome to join and participate.   If you haven’t heard of it before, that’s okay, neither had anyone else until about very recently.

We had a little BBQ at the end of August and started to collect some ideas.   A potluck AGM in October solidified some of these.  As you can see, since then, it’s just been non-stop goal-setting, planning, and getting on with things! We don’t talk about things for long before they become reality.

Some of our people with titles:

  • President: Michael Yingbull
  • Vice-President: Leanne Brunelle
  • Treasurer: Debbie Rekunyk
  • Secretary: Lynn Sanders
  • Communications: Terry Summers

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.