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Red Deer, AB — Steve Rother of Oregon was presented with the Trainers Challenge trophy Sunday after showing he had produced a trained and willing horse at the Challenge Finals, a three-year-old mare he had met only 2 days earlier. It is a unique format that has become the signature event of the Mane Event which made its Alberta debut this year at Westerner Park.

“I’m really happy that my horse did so well,” said Rother. “She worked things through and came out good.” Continue Reading »

Red Deer, AB — The Trainers Challenge at the Mane Event continued Saturday with the trainers each having two round pen sessions with their horses. The crowd eagerly followed their progress and were the beneficiaries of the knowledge of the three very experienced horsemen, Raye Lochert from California, Steve Rother from Oregon and Jay O’Jay from British Columbia.

Rother was clearly in his element as he interacted with the crowd, showing off his athleticism and his horse Josie’s good nature as he mounted his horse, stood on her back, and practiced the elements that will be included in the Finals. “We got the confidence, we got the trust, and we got respect,” he told the audience. “You have to get the horse to truly believe in what you are doing.” Continue Reading »

Red Deer, AB — Three top trainers and three unbroke three-year-old horses were the center of attention Friday in the round pen at the Mane Event Trainers Challenge. It was the first session of what has become the signature event at The Mane Event, which has come to Red Deer for the first time this year. The trainers vying for the championship are Raye Lochert from California, Steve Rother from Oregon and Jay O’Jay from British Columbia. Continue Reading »

Red Deer, AB — Equine enthusiasts and horse lovers of all interests began converging Friday at Westerner Park where the doors opened to the Mane Event Equine Education & Trade Fair. It is the first appearance in Red Deer for the Event, which has been drawing large crowds in Chilliwack, BC and Ridgefield, WA for the past four years.

“There is a real air of excitement about us bringing the Event here”, said show manager Gail Barker. “We have had a lot of encouragement from the horse community, including the Alberta Equestrian Federation which has really been supportive.” Barker said Friday’s attendance was the best the Mane Event has ever experienced on an opening day. “I guess the saying, “if you build it, they will come” is true!” she said. Continue Reading »

Trish Marthaller is the lucky winner of the free tickets to the Mane Event in Red Deer this weekend. Congratulations Trish and thanks for entering our draw.

On April 21 Vermillion, Alberta was the place to be if you were looking for some good working horses.

The sale average on 49 horses sold was $4352 and $1200 for the stock dog. High selling horse was lot 26, NK Jimmy Zip, a 2003 red roan gelding consigned by Kevin Chipeur of Beauvallon and purchased by Robbie Tennant of Provost for $9100.00.

Reserve high seller was lot 35, Azure Tejet XL, a 2003 sorrel gelding consigned by Lyle Kragness of Kitscoty and purchased by Glenn Nordstrom of Viking for $8100.00.

High selling mare was lot 53, a 2004 Pepnics Master daughter consigned by Blaine and Yvonne Peterson of Amisk and purchased by Janis and Dayle Martin of Boyle for $8000.00.

Top ten average was $7090.00.

Thanks to Ron Hoffman for these results.

Red Deer, AB — The horse expo and trade fair that has become the “must do” event for horse enthusiasts in the Pacific Northwest opens for the first time in Red Deer Friday. The Mane Event will be at Westerner Park April 27 – 29, 2007, with clinics, presentations and a trade fair with something for anyone with even a passing interest in horses. Saturday evening’s Equine Experience will delight anyone who attends. It is all included in the admission price. (Tickets are available at the door). Continue Reading »

We had wonderful response to this request but baby decided in the end that he really loved his human mom and didn’t want to desert her for some big hairy beast.  Continue Reading »

by Shonda Day

Just wanted to let everyone know that Shawna is having an awesome show down at the NRBC!! She is showing “This Chics on Top” – aptly named I must say – owned by Outrider Ranch. In her first go on Wednesday, she scored a 222 which put her 15th out of the first 100 horses in the open division. Today, another 86 horses vied for a spot in the finals on Saturday. Only the first 30 horses make it back – yikes. Guess who is running against the big guns on Saturday? Shawna and Dolly!!!!!!! Her first year in the Open and did her and Dolly ever follow in their winning Futurity ways. Let’s all wish them luck on Saturday in the finals. Good luck to Shawna, Outrider Ranch and Dolly in Katy Texas. Here’s hoping the chicks kick butt!

Thanks to Shonda Day for the update. We are hoping to continue to hear how these great Canadian competitors are doing.

Another fun day at work. It may be snowing and cloudy but a big old ray of sunshine seems to appear when we get these nice comments from our clients:

I’m not sure if it makes much difference,but I was thinking that I have been looking on this site every morning for the last three years. As well as occasionally through out the evening.I love this site ,It’s the most clear site I have been on.I have made many contacts with Stallion owners,as well as finding a corgi pup for my parents.Friends have been made as well. I just thought you should know.
Keep up the great work.
Anne-Marie
Vancouver Island

The web site is working wonderfully and I also got 2 more mares from the
stallion listing!
Thank you so much!!
Kristin

Thank you for taking the time to let us know we are making the internet work for you.