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WELCOME TO THE
JOSEPHBURG RIDING CLUB |
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Is your family looking for a fun and exciting new way to enjoy your horses? Then come on out and ride with the Josephburg Riding Club! We are a family oriented club located just east of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, at the Josephburg Recreation Grounds, on the corner of Township Road #550 and Range Road # 213. This is a safety minded gymkhana suitable for all ages and all ability levels - our emphasis is on having fun. |
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WHAT IS GYMKHANA? |
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Gymkhana means a competition in which horse and rider compete against others in timed events which test both speed and agility.
At the Josephburg Gymkhana Club, each 'meet' consists of four main events: Barrel Racing; Pole Bending; Stakes Race; and Flagpicking (or Keyhole for the younger riders); plus Novelties, which are fun, impromptu contests such as the Egg & Spoon Race, Ride and Rescue, or various Relays. |
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WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? |
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Anyone who has a horse to ride; safe, servicable tack; and a desire for fun and companionship with other horse lovers may ride as a guest, or become a member and compete for year-end awards.
At The Josephburg Gymkhana, "speed and agility" range from 'highly competitive' to 'just out for a jog' and 'just hoping to get through it at walk.' All riders are welcome and respected.
We have divisions for Lead-Line, Pee-Wee, Juniors, Intermediates, Ladies, Men & Seniors.. |
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DOES MY HORSE NEED SPECIAL TRAINING? |
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No. Virtually any horse can participate in gymkhana. He needs to be sound and healthy, and able to turn and stop on command. From there, most people introduce the various patterns at a walk, and move up as the horse gets accustomed to the environment, the pattern, and the markers (barrels, poles,etc.) in the arena. Gymkhana work is excellent for working on suppling, lead changes, and for keeping horses in heavy training from getting bored or sour. |
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IS THAT ALL? |
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Absolutely Not!
We also have spring and fall trail-rides, camp-outs, a year-end banquet and dance, participate in local parades, and in other events as deemed by the membership.
To view the 2006 schedule please click on the link below. |
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WHAT DOES IT COST? |
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Annual membership and insurance rates are reasonable, or, you can ride as a "guest" for a daily fee.
Single - $25 plus $10 insurance fee
Family - $40 plus $10/person for insurance
Guest Rider - $10/gymkhana |
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CAN I WIN PRIZES? |
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You bet! Flat ribbons are given out to fifth place for daily gymkhanas, and members with four or more gymkhanas are eligable for year end awards of rosettes, trophies and tack prizes.
Members can also ride in the annual Trophy Day and Horse of the Day gymkhanas, competing for valuable prizes.
JGC is also a member of the Edmonton Gymkhana Association and members have the option of competing through EGA and becoming eligible for their year-end prizes, which include high-point saddles. |
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2008 Executive
President: Anna Nygren (780) 662-0139
Vice President: Terry Ducharme
Secretary: Marcia Chandler
Treasurer: Marcia Chandler
3 Year Director: Lorna Durand
2 Year Director: Tannis Chandler
1 Year Director: Kjell Nygren
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CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE
2008 SCHEDULE |
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For More Information
Contact our President, Anna Nygren, at (780) 662-0139
or e-mail below. |
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Thank-you for being visitor number |
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