The Alberni Valley chapter of the Back Country Horseman of British Columbia held its annual spring gymkhana on June 20 at Evergreen Park. Ten riders and 12 horses participated in the games which included Barrels, Pole Bending, Keyhole, Scurry and Stake Races.
High point for the day was Elaena Normand (peewee), second was Carla Cyr (senior) and third
was Ella Reid who is a junior but chose to compete in the senior category.
Thanks to the Beaver Creek Volunteer Fire Department for their early morning visit to water the
ring before the event and to the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) for providing the venue.
The Alberni chapter maintains the arena and obstacles at Evergreen in partnership with the ACRD. Members hold work bees throughout the year to maintain the facility.
The events held there are important for members of the horse community who don’t have trailers or are looking for an affordable early show to school their horses or just have fun. This year a tailgate/table tack sale was held at the event, with vendors paying a fee of $10 to the chapter.
Peewee high point Elaena Normand and Trenna Brown
It takes a lot of effort and hours to put on an event and our volunteers could use some extra hands. The chapter would like to extend an invitation to the local horse community to join its efforts to support riders through their events and clinics. New members are welcome. If you are interested, please contact avchapterbchbc@gmail.com.
Samantha Reynolds
The next gymkhana will take place at the Alberni District Fall Fair on Sunday, Sept. 13. Chapter members will also take part in the parade on Saturday, Sept. 12. Please come out and support
the horse community of the Alberni Valley either as a participant or spectator.
Photos by Ken Matthews
SUsep26-1 Jen Towell
SUsep26-2 Trenna Brown
SUsep26-3 Sue Sheppard
SUsep26-4 Peewee high point Elaena Normand and Trenna Brown
SUsep26-5 Samantha Reynolds
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