2008 Show Team

Once again, for the 2008 show season the Pinecrest Farm Riding Club is assembling a team of riders who wish to develop their skills, meet other riders, and enjoy themselves through competing in area shows. This is a great way to spend part of your summer, and was very popular with the dozens of members who participated on the teams since 1999.

The 2008 Show Teams will participate in OVPSC, Trillium and OADG shows. All of the Primary shows earn points towards annual awards.

Although these shows are competitive we try to foster a learning environment where students are encouraged to do their personal best and to progress throughout the season. And, most important, we have lots of fun!

Participation on one of Pinecrest's 2008 Show Teams is open to riders ready to show at a schooling or competitive level (please talk to your coach if you are unsure if you qualify). To improve everyone's enjoyment and success, a special program of coaching, clinics, and at-show coaching is provided to team members. To reduce the cost of showing (coaching, trailering, horse leasing), we pre-select a group of shows for most of the team to attend together, so that this valuable package of services is offered to show team members at the lowest-possible prices.

Friends and family are welcome at all shows. And, we need volunteers, to help out with driving, grooming, trailering and all the other exciting, fun things that are part of this. Even if you're not showing, come out and cheer the Team on!!!!

Show Preparation

In addition to the actual show days, show team members have the following responsibilities:

• Preparing your show horse for the show the evening or afternoon before. This includes bathing, grooming, braiding, clipping, cleaning tack and packing. This usually takes about three to four hours, depending how good you are at braiding and how much your horse likes baths! (If you've never done this before, don't worry - there will be someone there to help you.)
• Looking after your show horse after we return from the show (taking out braids, grooming, clean tack, unpacking, cleaning out horse trailer, feeding horse)
• Obtaining your own saddle pad grooming supplies (braiding thread, 3 prong mane comb, scissors, crochet hook, stitch ripper). Pinecrest will supply the rest (shampoo, wraps, etc.)
• Dressing appropriately (safety, comfort, warmth, dryness)
• Acquiring a current-year Ontario Equestrian Federation membership and number (available through the OEF website at www.horse.on.ca)
• Filling out and signing entry forms for each show, in consultation with your coach. Please leave checks or credit card info with Michelle in advance for your show entry fees.

Showing is very time consuming, with the day before preparation, early show day mornings and the after show cleanup, as well as the regular lesson schedule. However, there is nothing more rewarding than riding into the show ring on a horse you have worked hard on, and created a partnership with.

Good-Luck and Have Fun!

2008 Bronze Show Team Package


2008 Silver Show Team Package

If you have any questions about our show activities please feel free to contact Darlene, Marli, or Michelle.