MAY 2012 THE RIDER /53 Team Canada Saddle Seat World Cup By Nancy Kavanagh.
The weekend of March 2nd to 4th, 2012, was a busy one for the Canadian World Cup Saddle Seat Equitation team. Not only did they have a 3-day clinic, but they attended a fund raising banquet and silent auction.
Friday evening saw most of the team assemble at Clover Leaf Stables in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Team coaches Terry Johnston and Archie Hurst welcomed the team with introduc- tions, discussion, and some logistics of the competition in South Africa in December. Then they divided into groups, chose horses, and saddled up for an evening of instruction. Saturday morning saw the team at full strength with more instruction, different horses, and some strengthening exercis- es. The clinic broke off early to allow time to get ready for the evenings festivities.
The banquet and silent auction was held at the Edmon- ton Petroleum Club where over 170 guests assembled to par- take of an excellent meal and bid on over 100 auction items. Master of Ceremonies Coach Terry Johnston started the evening by presenting local rider Nathalie Langstaedtler with the Equine Canada Breed Sport Saddle Seat Rider of the Year 2011 award. Then the Canadian Team was introduced and followed by the meal. Oh yes, and by much competition in the bidding.
Many of the adults in attendance took particular interest in a pair of diamond earrings and matching broach, as well as a Modavo watch, both which were raffled off. A large stuffed pony garnered much attention from the younger set (and more than a few adults) pushing bids to nearly $300! The team is very grateful to all the sponsors and donators with the event bringing in approximately $16,000. The evening closed off with many people dancing the night away to a DJ. In all, the Canadian Team demonstrated they are as capable of handling the more formal duties of the competition as they are at han- dling the horses.
The team was back at the stable at 9:00am, sore feet and all. The aches were quickly replaced by enthusiasm as all rid- ers again saddled up new horses and entered the arena for more instruction. The weekend wrapped up shortly after noon with the team heading their separate ways but with a greater sense of camaraderie as well as additional knowledge to put into practice at home.
Another clinic is scheduled for the June 1-3, 2012 week- end.
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