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Newsletter: Vol 10 # 04 | Thursday, February 18, 2010 |
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click on the image! Projump Suspension Stirrups: Developing Riders Tour: 2010 marks the fourth year one of the Developing Riders Tour, a tour that we believe will help many of the newcomers, and more novice riders of the sport achieve some of their goals. We will be posting details shortly on our website, and will inform everyone shortly!
To see the 2010 guidelines,see the WTS Prizelist click here! Horse Sport: Rocky Mountain Show Jumping is pleased to announce a partnership with Canada's Horse Sport Magazine. Look for articles about RMSJ events in upcoming issues. Click on the image!
Amazing Video: Once in a while we come across items that we just have to share!
Be Careful you get what you pay for when buying a horse! "The Bear" is an unusually involving film about animals that will give you a fresh perspective on their world.
Rewards List: Visit the RMSJ Horseshoes Rewards page on our website. Find out some of the items available to redeem your valuable horseshoes. The program is in its infancy stages, and the items initially listed are just a few of what we will offer in the future as the program grows. New Kubota Equine Discount Program: KED Kubota Canada Ltd. is pleased to announce the introduction of a new incentive program for horse owners in Canada. The Kubota Equine Discount (KED) will give horse owners with valid and current membership with Equine Canada or their provincial Equine Federation, Council or Association. Click on the image above
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RMSJ Winter Training Series: Mother Nature has been cooperating thusfar in 2010, and this past weekend we were treated to another beautiful weekend and a great turnout for the second of this year's three Winter Training Series. We're not quite sure why, but this past weekend had a very competitive feel to it.... perhaps it was the fact that it tied into the beginning of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, but there was sure a competitive spirit in the air.
Spectators were pleased to have the Olympics on the big screen to keep tabs on our Canadian Athletes while cheering on Alberta’s developing riders, some of which we hope to see one day representing Canada at an Olympig Games themselves . The next jumper tournament to be hosted will be the final event of the Winter Training series (Jumper variety). Competitors in each division will be vying for the title of Rocky Mountain Show Jumping Winter Training Series 2010 Champion or Reserve Champion. And for all of you Hunter Riders, don’t forget that the next Winter Training Series (Hunter variety) is quickly approaching, scheduled for the end of the month...so don't forget that the closing date for entries is this coming Monday! See you all then! BONUS Do your entries online, and on time, and earn $10 in Rocky Mountain Horseshoes! To see the prize list and entry forms, click here. Equestrian News:Feb 17, 2010 - Thermal, Ca. - CATENA Leading Grand Prix Rider Award......click here Feb 16, 2010 - Thermal, Ca. - For the second week in a row, Calgary’s John Anderson stood in the winner’s circle in Thermal, CA, after capturing the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix on Sunday, February 14.......click here Feb 16, 2010 - Wellington Fl. - 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Week Five Wrap-up: February 10-14, 2010...... click here Feb 16, 2010 - Thermal, Ca. - HITS Thermal Mid-Circuit Report: FEI World Cup and Pfizer Million Qualifiers Give High-Performance Riders Big Goals, SmartPak Circuit Champs Crowned, and Hunters Embrace New Devoucoux Derby.......click here Feb 14, 2010 - Thermal, Ca. - Pearce is Perfect! John Pearce wins the $50,000 HITS CSI-W Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health at HITS Thermal.......click here Feb 13, 2010 - Thermal, Ca. - Fantastic French! John French takes top two spots in the $10,000 Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA International Hunter Derby at HITS Thermal .......click here Feb 13, 2010 - Wellington Fl. - Pablo Barrios Steps Up to Win $150,000 FEI World Cup™ Grand Prix, CSI 3*, presented by Spy Coast Farm, with G&C LaGran ......click here Carrots & Cocktails Signature Series I: Most of you have already heard that , Rocky Mountain Show Jumping has taken over the the Carrots & Cocktails Dressage competitions. We will be hosting 3 indoor Dressage tournaments this year and plan on adding more in the years to come. The management team of RMSJ has a special surprise for all of you dressage riders.......we will be adding PRIZE MONEY, yes yoe heard it right, Prize Money to all of the Signature Series Tournaments. See the prize list for details. The prize list and entry forms are now available online. Don’t forget that entries for the first competition are due on March 1st. We look forward to this new venture with Alberta’s Dressage community. If you are interested in any volunteer oportunities please contact Jacqueline Patmore at: jacqueline@rmshowjumping.com To see entry form, click here. Two Special RMSJ Thank You's: As most of our readers know, the content of all of our newsletters tends to be geared solely to the tournaments and prograsms that we host here at Anderson Ranch, news from around the equestrian world, and the showcasing of the young and coming riders of our sport here in Alberta. Very rarely, do the newsletters become personal.....this one will be an exeption!
RMSJ Competitors & Followers:
I wanted to take this opprtunity to thank all of our followers for their supportive emails that have been sent our way. I made the decision to travel this winter, and henceforth, have missed all three of the Winter Training Series held thusfar. As most of you who attend our events know, mingling in the crowd and talking with all of the young up and comers of our great sport gives our team here at RMSJ great pleasure. I have missed this interaction with all of our exhibitors this year, because of my decision to travel south to further develop the horse that has given me the chance again to participate at an international level. Terrific has been great thusfar in his competitions in California, and I have been surprised at just how many fans he has, and want to thank all of you who have sent your notes of encouragement and congratulations.
A few of you asked for some rounds to be posted, so we had a few done up. Thanks again!....John (these are his two wins, a second and a fourth place finsh) First, First (2), Second, Fourth
Shelly Campf:
This past week during the Desert Circuit III tournament, another Hunter Derby was held under the lights on Friday night. Now many RMSJ followers know that for fun, I have participated in a few of these derbies, and have even began hosting some of them during our tournaments....call it an obsession.....or whatever you want, but I am hooked...they are so much fun to ride.
Wanting to perform better in the events, I asked an old friend who I grew up with and who used to compete with years ago to lend me a hand, knowing that she and her husband Jeff have numerous students who are very good in the hunter ring.
Well let me tell you...the saying is true that you can learn something from everyone is true, no matter who you are. I was completely baffled on just how much I didn't know about how to ride these events properly.
Anyway, It is easy to see why Shelly has such a great business and why there are so many young riders that wish to train with her. She was amazing, and although I missed the second round by one point on my first horse, and did a human impression of a lawn dart on another, I had a great time and enjoyed having some fun with a great friend and an excellent coach. Thanks Shelly!.....John
Check out their great new website!
First horse....Yay!
Alberta Select Riders Program 2010 Update: In 2010, there will be 5 Alberta Select Riders trials in each of the four divisions. The actual events will be announced when tournament prize lists are released, but the competitions hosting the trials will be as follows:
The best 3 of 5 scores for each horse/rider combination in each respective height will determine each Alberta Select Riders Team. Founding sponsors the Riddell and Anderson families, are pleased to be again joined by the Alberta Show Jumping Association to bring this exciting Junior and Amateur program to the competitors of Alberta. 2010 will mark the eigth consecutive year of the program that showcases Alberta's best Junior and Amateur riders on teams in the 1.10 1.20 1.30, and 1.40m divisions in a Nation's Cup event at the Spruce Meadows Skyliner sponsored by Paramount Resources. More Details of the program will be announced in the near future. Stay on the Rocky Mountain Show Jumping mailing list to receive all kinds of information relating to our upcoming events, and the horse industry in general. Click on the Update Profile/Email Address link below!
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