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Rich Lake gets back in the saddle for cowboy challenge

Horse and cowboy challenge slated for mid September

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 [email protected]


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