RICH LAKE - The folks at the Rich Lake Recreation & Agricultural Society are reining in on another horse-themed event at their indoor arena.
Galloping ahead on the heels of the second horse gymkhana event to be held at the riding arena in the new community centre, a ranch horse and cowboy skills event is slated for Sept. 18.
The skills event will feature an obstacle course for horse and rider and event categories for all ages, including children 12 and under.
The first-time Rich Lake Ranch Horse and Cowboy Challenge follows two successful gymkhana events, where riders of all ages took part in timed events riding around poles and stakes.
Rich Lake Agricultural Society President Iris Dort says the recent horse and rider events are a great way to get families together and to get youngsters familiar with horsemanship. The most recent gymkhana event at the indoor riding arena drew more than two dozen competitors and attracted a decent audience in the stands.
"We do it so families can ride together, keeping us all strong," said Dort, explaining that the youngest of the horse families are the most fun to watch. "(There's) nothing like the smiles in the little guys' faces. I love it."
Results from the Aug. 21-22 Rich Lake Gymkhana
Keyhole
Mites (8 and under) 1 Hazel MacZak-Desjarlais
Peewee (9 to 11) 1 Lanie Lee Middagh, 2 Emme Gauthier
Junior (12 to 15 1 Garrett Gauthier, Rain Suhai
Youth (16-18) 1 Sherease Dort,2 Mercadies 3 Haley Lobey
Adult (19 and up) 1 Killarnie Schefild 2, Dawn McMillian, 3 Robin Martin
Barrel Race
Mites (8 and under) 1 Hazel Marczak-Desjarlais
Peewee (9 to 11) 1 Lanie Lee Middagh, 2 Emme Gauthier
Junior (12 to 15 1 Garrett Gauthier, Rain Suhai
Youth (16-18) 1 Mercadies Hutchinson 2 Sherease Dort, 3 Haley Lobey
Adult (19 and up) 1 Bob Tizzard, 2 Barb Middagh, 3 Cassie Winterburn
Pole Bending
Mites (8 and under) 1 Hazel Marczak-Desjarlais
Peewee (9 to 11) 1 Lanie Lee Middagh, 2 Emme Gauthier
Junior (12 to 15 1 Garrett Gauthier, Rain Suhai
Youth (16-18) 1 Sherease Dort, 2 Mercadies Hutchinson, 3 Haley Lobey
Adult (19 and up) 1 Laurel Huffman, 2 Lotus Plamondon, 3 Barb Middaugh
Stakes Race
Mites (8 and under) 1 Hazel MacZak-Desjarlais
Peewee (9 to 11) 1 Emme Gauthier
Junior (12 to 15 no clean runs
Youth (16-18) 1 Sherease Dort, 2 Mercadies Hutchinson, 3 Haley Lobey
Adult (19 and up) 1 Russell Huffman, 2 Bob Tizzard, 3 Laurel Huffman
Flags Race
Mites (8 and under) 1 Hazel Marczak-Desjarlais
Peewee (9 to 11) 1 Emme Gauthier
Junior (12 to 15 1 Garrett Gauthier, Rain Suhai
Youth (16-18) 1 Sherease Dort 2 Mercadies Hutchinson,
Adult (19 and up) 1 Bob Tizzard 2 Jacqueline Janz. 3 Russell Huffman
Highest Points
Mites (8 and under) Hazel Marczak-Desjarlais
Peewee (9 to 11) Emme Gauthier
Junior (12 to 15 Garrett Gauthier
Youth (16-18) Sherease Dort
Adult (19 and up) Dawn McMillian
Leadline
Cooper Plamondon, Hayes Plamondon, Rhea Plamondon, Cole Plamondon, and Rhett Thomson
For information on the upcoming cowboy challenge at Rich Lake contact the association by email at 1967rlras@gmail.com