JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
April 19
Cache Rapids Stable Equestrian Information Seminar #1
Clinician is Dennis Mahoney - hunter/jumper trainer and coach from New Brunswick, who has worked with high-level hunter/jumpers across Canada and US. Topics include training tips, exercises, course building, difference between hunter/jumper, etc. Sessions run from 10am - 4pm. $65.00 per person/per session or $120.00 for both sessions. Deadline is April 14th. Seminars will be followed by a tack swap.
Contact Ruth Story @ 635-5224 or horse@nf.sympatico.ca.
MAY
May 3
Cache Rapids Stable Equestrian Information Seminar #2
Clinician is Dennis Mahoney - hunter/jumper trainer and coach from New Brunswick, who has worked with high-level hunter/jumpers across Canada and US. Topics include deworming, vaccinations, lameness, show preparation, etc. Sessions run from 10am - 4pm. $65.00 per person/per session or $120.00 for both sessions. Deadline is April 14th. Seminars will be followed by a tack swap.
Contact Ruth Story @ 635-5224 or horse@nf.sympatico.ca.
May 17-19
Silverwood Stable Western Riding & Shoeing Clinic
Clinician is John Hughes from New Brunswick - Judge, Trainer and Farrier. Three-day riding clinic fee is $225.00 (includes the shoeing clinic which be held in the evenings of Saturday and Sunday). Shoeing clinic alone is $25. Limited spaces so register early. A $50 deposit will reserve your spot. *Reminder for those attending to have yourself and your horses ready for work.*
Contact Darryl Murphy @ 639-1344 or dmm@nf.sympatico.ca.
May 21
Video Presentation
The WNEC is presenting the video "Ride Safely on the Trail" featuring renowned trainer Stacy Westfall. The video covers various aspects of trail safety including tips, training exercises, problem solving, crossing obstacles, etc. Event is FREE for WNEC members - $5.00 for non-members. Begins 7pm in the Lecture Theatre of the College of the North Atlantic in Corner Brook.
(To learn more about Stacy Westfall, visit Westfall Horsemanship.)
May 31
Western Coaching Update @ Silverwood Stable
2008 Equine Canada Western Coaching update organized by the Newfoundland Equestrian Association. The update will take place at Silverwood Stable in Steady Brook. For more information email Erin Gallant eringallant@hotmail.com or call 687-0306.
JUNE
June 21-22
Equine Specific NCCP Course
Facilitator is Betty Anne McPhedran from Manitoba (Coach Mentor - English & Western, Judge, EQHS, JU, HU, GP). This course replaces the generic NCCP course and the EC Learn to Teach Course and is a great learning experience and update for all equestrians and coaches. *Required pre-requisite to obtaining Equine Canada Instructor/Coach certification.
Location: College of the North Atlantic, Corner Brook
Course Fee: $200 (REGISTER WITH FULL PAYMENT BY JUNE 1/08)
For more information email Erin Gallant eringallant@hotmail.com or call 687-0306.
June 23-24
Betty Anne McPhedran Clinic/Mentoring
Betty Anne McPhedran from Manitoba (Coach Mentor - English & Western, Judge, EQHS, JU, HU, GP). Lesson and mentoring times can be arranged. Coach will travel to where you and your horse are located. *Mentoring hours are are a required pre-requisite to obtaining Equine Canada Instructor/Coach certification. To learn more about Betty Anne McPhedran visit her website http://hiddenmeadowsequestrian.com/.
Fees: TBA
For more information email Erin Gallant eringallant@hotmail.com or call 687-0306.
June 25
Video Presentation
The WNEC is presenting a double feature! A reining video titled "Reining Basics with Craig Johnson" as well as a western pleasure video titled "Showing Western Pleasure Horses". They will cover various aspects of the disciplines including competition, movement, what to look for in a potential competition horse, etc. Event is FREE for WNEC members - $5.00 for non-members. Begins 7pm in the Lecture Theatre of the College of the North Atlantic in Corner Brook.
June 28
Trail Ride
The WNEC is hosting a trail ride at the Pasadena Ski Club for members only. Bring your horses and join us at 1pm to start the ride. Trail should take approximately 2 hours. Cost $5/person. (If rained out, ride will be held on June 29th.)
For more information email wneclub@yahoo.ca.
JULY
July 19
Trail Ride, BBQ & Movie
Bring your horse along and join us for a trail ride, then stay for a barbecue and horse-related movie! For more information contact Mike & Wendy at 783-2888 or email mfbarriault@yahoo.ca.
July 20
Open Barn Day @ Silverwood Stable
Open to the public and club members. An opportunity for everyone to learn more about the wonderful world of horses! For more information email Darryl at dmm@nf.sympatico.ca or phone 639-1344.
AUGUST
August 16
Humber Valley Horse Show
An all-day western horse show including classes such as horsemanship, trail, barrel racing, pole bending, and much more! Spectators are welcome and competitors are encouraged. Located at the Western Agriculture Center in Pynn's Brook. Judge is Philip Elderkin from PEI.
Rules, information, class list and entry form are available HERE.
For further information and questions, please contact Dianne at 634-5412 or email diannemkennedy@yahoo.ca.
August 17
Western Riding Clinic
A riding clinic is being held in conjuction with the Humber Valley Horse Show. Clinician is the show judge, Philip Elderkin from PEI. Registration form is available HERE.
For more information, please contact Dianne at 634-5412 or email diannemkennedy@yahoo.ca.
August 30-31
NEA Provincial Championship Horse Show
For entry forms and more information, visit the NEA Website.
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
October 3-5
Silverwood Stable Fall Clinic
Clinician is John Hughes from New Brunswick - Judge, Trainer and Farrier. Clinic fee is $250.00. Space is limited so reserve your spot early! Sessions can be arranged for day or night.
Contact Darryl Murphy @ 639-1344 or dmm@nf.sympatico.ca.
NOVEMBER
November 15
Newfoundland Equestrian Association AGM
For more information visit the NEA Website.
November 15
NEA Dinner & Awards Banquet
Will be held at the Bally Hally Golf Club. For more information visit the NEA Website.
DECEMBER
