8/ THE RIDER EXTRA APRIL 2010

Angelstone Farms Announces Jumping Competition May 8 and 9

Rockwood, Ontario – Angelstone Farms of Rockwood, ON, will host a two-day jumping competition on Satur- day and Sunday, May 8 and 9, 2010.

Based on the success of last year’s inaugural event, Angelstone Farms has expanded its format to offer a two-day competition on May 8 and 9. The purpose of the competition, held at the newly developed Angelstone Farms facility, is to provide an affordable way for riders to develop horses, including young prospects, at a very low cost.

“Over the past few years, a major concern that has been raised is the cost of developing young horses,” said 2008 Canadian Show Jumping Champion Keean White of Angelstone Farms. “In an effort to be part of the solution, we have developed this idea in the hopes that it will grow into something we can all benefit from in the future. Based on the success of our first ini- tiative in 2009 and the positive response we received, we have expanded on the idea for 2010.”

At Angelstone Farms, horses and riders will warm-up on grass while the show ring,

Reining Horse Sports Foundation Institutes The Dale Wilkinson Memorial Fund

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – March 30, 2010 - It will come as no surprise to reiners and horsemen around the world that the Reining Horse Sports Foundation (RHSF) has institut- ed a Memorial Fund fitting for the man so instrumental in the formation of the National Reining Horse Association and promotion of the sport of Reining – Dale Wilkinson. The NRHA Hall of Fame’s first inductee and without question one of Reining’s most well-respected iconic legends, Wilkinson was often referred to as the “Father of Modern- Day Reining.” An educa-

Photo Courtesy of www.nrha.com and the NRHA Reiner

tor with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge about his favorite subject – the horse, Wilkinson co- founded the University of Findlay Eques- trian Program in 1976 and is the only profes- sional horse trainer to win

the National Reining Horse Association Futu- rity and the National Cutting Horse Associa- tion Futurity.

A member of the NRHA, AQHA, NCHA, OQHA Halls of Fame and the recipi- ent of the first Zane Schulte Memorial Award he was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate for Equine Entrepreneurial Management by the University of Findlay. One would be hard-pressed to find a more honored, herald- ed, thought-provoking and well-thought-of horseman.

dele@nrha.com or 405-946-7400, extension 130. Won’t you help us keep the memory of Dale Wilkinson and our other Hall of Famers alive?

The two-day competition at Angelstone Farms will consist of four classes held each day on quality footing and featuring decorative jumps provided by Brody Robertson. Entries for the 1.00m, 1.10m and 1.20m divi- sions are $25 per class. The Open Jumper Division, Pre- sented by System Fencing and Seegmiller Construction, features a $2,500 1.25m competition on Saturday and a $5,000 1.30m competition on Sunday, and is offered at a $50 entry fee per horse. A limited amount of on-site per- manent stabling is also available.

measuring 150m x 220m, consists of all-weather footing by Karen Leeming. The show begins at 10 a.m. sharp both days with the 1.00m competition, followed by the 1.10m at 12 noon and the 1.20m at 2 p.m. The final class of the day will be the Open Jumper competitions. Drinks are complimentary throughout both compe- tition days while food is available on-site. All competi- tors are invited to attend a concert and barbeque on Sat- urday, May 8, beginning at 6 p.m.

Angelstone Farms wishes to thank its leading spon- sors, Seegmiller Construction, System Fencing and Angelstone Productions, as well as more than 30 other sponsors for their support.

Keean21@aol.com or call (519) 856- 0064.

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