Riders take in summer classic competition

Aug. 24 and 25 the HMR Sport Horse Club hosted the third in their 2013 competition series.

This two-day hunter/jumper show welcomed local, provincial and out-of-province competitors. From the youth in the trot-pole classes to the jumpers in the 3'6" open classes, everyone had a great time.

The jump courses were attractive and challenging. Judging was fair and impartial. Food supplied by Country Corners 4-H Club was spectacular. Management was welcoming. Camaraderie, competition and support were excellent.

One of the fun highlights was the dog and pony relay race where a horse and rider were teamed with a dog and handler to jump a course as fast as they could. Great fun was had by all and this class will definitely be offered again next year.

High Point winners were:

Kim Demyon (North Battleford) riding Worthy Super Doc - White Mud Farms, Battlefords Animal Hospital, Innovation Credit Union and Holm Clements Kwong Svenkeson Raiche Chartered Accountants, Hack Champion;

Shae Britton (Saskatoon) riding Tucker - Bin There Tack Shop, Trot Pole Champion;

Brooke Loessin (Saskatoon) riding Russian Revolution - Hidden Meadows Ranch Crossrail, 2` Hunter Champion and Miners Construction, 2`3``to 2`6``Hunter Champion;

Brenda Clemens (Lumsden) riding Pick Me Please - Veronica Meyers 2`9``- 3`, Hunter Champion

Morgan Zeigler (Saskatoon) riding Tango - Saskatchewan Horse Federation 2`9``- 3` Reserve Hunter Champion

Sydney Loessin (Saskatoon) riding Pik Diamond Rio - Lakeland Veterinary Services 2`6``to 3` Jumper Champion;

Heather Owchar (Saskatoon) riding Valid Diablo - Sylvester Glass, NAPA Auto Parts and Northside Auto Service 3`3`` to 3`6`` Jumper Champion.

The HMR Sport Horse Club drew four names from all the junior riders who have entered and ridden in the competitions this year. Each of these riders will receive a WPD Ambulance or Kelly`s Computer Works scholarship to be used to further their riding career. The winners are: Jaden Navarro - North Battleford; Cassidy Somers - Battleford; Erica Alsager - Maidstone; and Jaclyn Aarrestad - Debden.

The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club was chosen as the youth program to receive funding in 2013. They will be receiving a cheque for $1,000 from the HMR Sport Horse Club.

Thank you to all of the many volunteers and sponsors who have helped us to achieve our goals of bringing quality equestrian instruction and competition to the Battlefords area.

The HMR Sport Horse Club Inc. is a non-profit corporation whose mandate is to promote a healthy lifestyle for its members through participation in and hosting of educational, recreational and competitive equestrian events in the Battlefords area.