DECEMBER 2013 THE RIDER /15


Canada’s Lisa Coulter Breaks Ground as Reining Rider and Coach


on a score of 214.50 in the Okla- homa City CRI on Nov. 15, Coul-


established affiliate organization of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) that was launched in May of 2012. The organization held 10 Reining com- petitions throughout the 2013 sea- son. The series culminated with the CRI1*/2*/3* Oklahoma City competition, held in conjunction with the 2013 AQHA World Championship Show, which took place Nov. 8-23 at the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, OK, USA. After tying for fourth place


mark on the 2013 USA Reining Series, finishing as the inaugural Open Division Reserve Champion. USA Reining is a newly-


Ottawa, ON, November 27, 2013 —- Lisa Coulter of Vernon, BC recently made history in the sport of Reining as both a rider and a coach. As a rider, Coulter made her


USA Reining Reserve Rider of the Year. I’m really very proud and excited. It’s an elite group to be ranked with and it shows that Canada is very strong competitive- ly.”


Western Whiz, a 10-year-old Quarter Horse gelding owned by Robert Thompson. “At 10 years old, he can still


Her mount for the series was


tions I did this year were deter- mined to help me vie for a spot at the 2014 World Equestrian Games and to qualify for the Canadian Final,” said Coulter, who is a long- time member of the Canadian Reining Team and represented Canada at the 2010 World Eques- trian Games in Kentucky, USA. “In doing so, I was named the


ter brought her points total to 48, and was named the inaugural 2013 USA Reining Open Division Reserve Champion. “All of the CRI3* competi-


result of a partnership between USA Reining, the United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA), the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), and the National Reining Horse Asso- ciation (NRHA). Their goal is to induct Para-Reining as an official discipline under the umbrella of


as a rider, Coulter also broke ground as a coach this month, con- tributing her expertise to the first- ever Para-Reining demonstration in North America, held during the 2013 AQHA World Championship Show. The demonstration was the


go out and be highly competitive,” said Coulter of her mount. “His performances show that there is a place for our aged horses, and they can continue to win. I think it’s also super cool that “Whiz” was named the 2013 USA Reining Reserve Champion Horse.” In addition to her accolades


was beyond inspiring. It felt like I was doing something that really mattered. It’s also especially cool to see a person’s face light up when they do their first spin or slide. Reining horses have a level of thrill, yet control, which is hard to duplicate,” explained Coulter. “Rebecca was amazing. She jumped right up on an unfamiliar horse and went right for the tough maneuvers.” Coulter also hopes to help introduce the sport of Para-Rein-


2nd Annual All Equine Show - March 14-16, 2014


enthusiasts” will be coming to the show with a keen interest in horse nutrition, health, ser-


place March 14 – 16, 2014 at the Western Fair District Agriplex, in London, Ontario, Canada. Horse trainers, riders, professionals and enthusiasts will enjoy three-days of clinics, demonstrations, entertainment and shopping in the State of the Art Agriplex Building with over 110,000 square feet of show floor space. At the event’s core; equine education and a focus on developing a strong information com- ponent that has attracted clinicians from across the country. Existing and potential “equine owners &


The 2nd Annual All Equine Show takes


vices, and breed information. The interactive nature of the show will encourage attendees to actively participate by getting close to the ani- mals, speaking with breeders and product experts, and watching live competitions and demonstrations. NEW For 2014 : Eastern Canada’s 1st Annu- al Trainers Challenge 3 days-3 trainers-3 horses and 3 judges. A unique opportunity to see 3 of Canada’s top trainers put their skills to work, demonstrating their abilities and techniques on how to train an un-broke horse. The competitors will have 3 days critiqued by 3 judges, on their different training skills put to work under pressure. The


http://www.westernfairdistrict.com/events/atte nd/2014_AllEquine


ern, and racing disciplines and clinics, health- care clinicians, interactive youth activities and lots of demonstrations in multiple show rings plus discipline diversity in seminars, clinics and shopping! For more


information visit


three competitors will be announced soon. • 80X80 Demonstration ring – A unique opportunity to market your product; demon- strate your Horse Discipline, Breeding opera- tion or Training Facility. Demos will take place between Trainer Challenge competitors. All Equine will feature English, West-


Lisa Coulter of Vernon, BC has been breaking ground in the sport of Reining. She was recently named the inau-


gural 2013 USA Reining Open Division Reserve Cham- pion. She also acted as coach to US Paralympian Rebec- ca Hart during the first-ever Para-Reining demonstration event at the 2013 AQHA World Championship Show on Nov. 15 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA. Photo Credit - Onsite Digital Photography


letes with no prior experience in the sport of Reining were invited to attend the debut event. Each Para-Equestrian athlete was paired with a veteran Reining athlete for coaching and support. Coulter was asked to provide coaching to two- time Paralympian Rebecca Hart of Erie, PA, USA. “My experience coaching


Para-Equestrian. Three Para-Equestrian ath-


Reining. I am also interested in working on bringing Para-Reining into Canada via Equine Canada and their wonderful Para program. I have been involved in Equine Canada for years and am always working to promote the sport within Canada. I am fully devoted to getting riders of all levels and abilities onto the back of a Reining horse,” said Coulter. Complete information, results, and rankings related


to the 2013 USA Reining Series can be found at www.usa-reining.com. For more information about Para-Reining, visit www.usa-reining.com/para-reining.html.


ing at home in Canada. “I am definitely going to stay involved with Para-


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