48/ NOVEMBER 2013 THE RIDER


Introducing … The 2013 Vanner Girls


lor, Kaitlyn Worton, and Shyla Cardy, are a select group of young women from various Gypsy Vanner Stables across Ontario. Following several months of practices, on the


The Vanner Girls, Shannon Hanley, Kendra Tay-


weekend of September 21-22 the girls came together to delight the audience with a special performance put together for the 2013 Vanner Fair Opening Cere- monies. This musical adventure, with a live singing performance by Alyssa Roy, filled the arena with the sound of thundering hooves adorned by flowing feath- ers. The audience was dazzled by these accomplished riders performing fast-paced maneuvers in synchro- nized drills as they witnessed the agility and grace of the majestic Gypsy Vanner Horse at their best. Shannon Hanley is the Stable Manager, Trainer


and Coach at Deerfields Stables in Palgrave. Shannon enjoys working with this incredible breed, whether it is Riding, Driving, Jumping or Trail riding, she believes


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