Friday, February 25, 2011

Event calendar for 2011 is here!

Here it is, the 2011 calendar full of lots of education, riding and socializing opportunities. Mark your calendars as things start this week!

  • CTR- Competitive Trail Ride (competition over long distance for placing, mileage, use of BCCTRA rule book)

  • SR – Schooling ride (introductory clinic to competitive trail riding)

  • PR – Pleasure ride (recreational ride with education components, mileage)

  • RMW – Ride manager workshop (how to host a CTR workshop)

  • INFO - Booth providing information about CTR

  • AGM – Annual General Meeting

  • TR - *New for 2011 - Training Rides - MAXIMUM 15 RIDERS RSVP REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDES EHES - *New for 2011 - Equine Health Educational Series - no charge for members - all others $3.00
March 2nd -

Education series event: Biomechanics: A foundation for Injury Prevention and Optimal Performance with Dr. Andrea Sargent. Vancouver Island University – Building 250 – Room 215 Nanaimo campus from 7:00 - 8:30 pm


March 5th -


Training ride Back In The Saddle Jo Hull-Sykes - organizer 250-245-2852 josemail@telus.net


March 16 -


Education series event No Foot – No Ride The importance of hoof health with Shane Sampson. VENUE CHANGE DUE TO STRIKE AT VIU - Now at the Broody Rooster Guesthouse and Gallery in Cedar/Yellowpoint - map at: http://www.broodyrooster.com/ Nanaimo campus from 7 - 8:30 pm Contact: 250-245-4405 or nicoleathome@shaw.ca


March 27


Training ride NOTE DATE CHANGE Bush Creek Crossing, Ladysmith Joanne Schneider - organizer 250-245-5627 jl.schneider@shaw.ca


March 26


3rd annual Horse Bazaar-Lakeside Equestrian Centre Joanne Macalusco & Peter Reid 250-456-7320 250-395-3335 Joanne_macaluso@bcit.ca or cariboolog@telus.net


April 13


Recognition and Management of Metabolic Conditions in Equine Endurance Athletes by Dr. Raegan Brendle Vancouver Island University – Building 250 – Room 210 Nanaimo campus from 7 - 8:30 pm Contact: 250-245-4405 or nicoleathome@shaw.ca Note if the Strike is still on (check www.viu.ca) then the event will be held at the Broody Rooster Guesthouse and Gallery at 2980 Giovando Road, Cedar (www.broodyrooster.com for map)


April 16 -


Training Ride CANCELLED AS THE FIELDS ARE TOO WET Nanaimo – Takala Ranch 5735 Takla Rd, Ladysmith Doug and Mary Carr - organizers 250-245-4864


April 27


Understanding the TPR and tips for obtaining the most accurate values by Dr. Miranda Noseck. This talk will cover how to perform a basic physical exam on your horse. It will include how to take your horse's temperature, pulse and respiratory rate. It will also cover assessing hydration status, listening to gut sounds, and palpating for a pulse. As we learn how to obtain this information, we will cover what is normal versus what is abnormal. Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo campus - 250-room 210 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.


June 10, 11, 12


CTR and PR 123 Giddy-Up Gogo-Nanaimo CTR manager - Kerri-Lynne Wilson - 250-245-4842 mailto:nicole.vaugeois@viu.ca Co manager - Lisa Beeston 250-722-3443 PR manager (June 12th) Nicole Vaugeois 250-245-4405 or nicoleathome@shaw.ca


July 2-3


CTR 123 Twincreeks, Duncan Michelle Balme 250-743-6192 balme@telus.net Rhonda Hittinger rhondahittinger@shaw.ca


July 15-16


CTR 123 Sunset - Kelowna Myrna Thompson 250-317-8347 myrnathompsonis@hotmail.com


July 30-31


CTR 1,2 Morningstar - Parksville Nancy Gourlay 250-954-3941 nancy@cheeseworks.ca


August 12-13


CTR 123 Cariboo Plateau Joanne Macaluso 250-456-7320 joanne_macaluso@bcit.ca


Sept 25-26


CTR 123 Chemainus Michelle Balme 250-743-6192 balme@telus.net


Oct 2


CTR 123 Sasquatch Scurry Karen Eigler 250-338-6874 jkeigler@telus.net


Oct 21-23


Booth at Mane Event, Chilliwack Jo-Hull-Sykes 250-245-2852 josemail@telus.net


Oct 23


AGM 10:00 AM Oak Room - Best Western Rainbow Country Inn Chilliwack Tammy Mercer 250-335-3390 ridingforfreedomranch@shaw.ca Note that there are a series of conference calls throughout the season but due to confidentiality the number is not posted here - members can check their email for more information on dates and call in.

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