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2010 Competition Dates
(subject to change - see the A.E.R.S.O. site to verify)
| May 9 |
Hodgson
Schooling Show |
Hunter/Jumper |
Ann Hodgson
(450) 458-4002 |
| May 16 |
Eastwood
Equine |
Hunter/Jumper |
Pia Jones
(450) 458-3138 |
| June 12
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Forevergreen Stables |
Dressage |
Christine
Allard (613) 874-2792 |
| June 13 |
Hodgson
Stables |
Hunter/Jumper |
Ann Hodgson
(450) 458-4002 |
| June 26 |
Equestran |
Dressage |
Sandy
Babich (450) 458-7645 |
| June 27 |
Equestran |
Dressage |
Sandy
Babich (450) 458-7645 |
| July 4 |
Beaulieu Farm |
Hunter/Jumper |
Carlo
Zimmer (450) 764-3615 |
| July
18 |
Equestran |
Dressage |
Sandy
Babich (450) 458-7645 |
| August 1 |
Equestran |
Hunter/Jumper |
Sandy
Babich (450) 458-7645 |
| August 7 |
Forevergreen Stables |
Dressage |
Christine
Allard (613) 874-2792 |
| August 8 |
Hodgson
Stables |
Hunter/Jumper |
Ann Hodgson
(450) 458-4002 |
| August
14-15 |
Harmony
Horse Trials |
Eventing |
Trudy
Johnston |
| August 29 |
Equestran |
Hunter/Jumper |
Sandy
Babich (450) 458-7645 |
| September 5 |
Beaulieu Farm
*** AERSO Finals *** |
Hunter/Jumper |
Carlo
Zimmer (450) 764-3615 |
| September
16-19 |
Inter-Regional Finals - JEQ |
All |
Trish
Oswald (450) 451-4500 |
| October |
GALA AWARDS
NIGHT |
All |
Susie
Pigeon (450) 424-0504 |
JEUX EQUESTRES 2008
Sandridge sponsored the eventers in a very wet competition!
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To view terrific photographs of
many horses and riders in action at the various AERSO shows, have a look
at Pat Torrance's work at |
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www.flickr.com/photos/28609418@N05/collections/
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For more information on AERSO, please visit their website
at www.aerso.ca
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Sandridge Saddlery |
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Omega
Alpha and Sandridge Saddlery Sponsor the Programme de développement
de l’excellence
The
Programme de développement de l’excellence has acquired the
support of two new sponsors: Sandridge Saddlery and
Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc. The goal of this
program, which is run by the Fédération équestre du Québec (FEQ), is
to support promising athletes in the three Olympic equestrian
disciplines: dressage, eventing and show jumping. Riders are
categorized as Espoir, Relève, Élite
or Excellence and receive bursaries and tax credits accordingly.
Mr.
Richard Mongeau, General Manager of the FEQ, maintains that the new
money will help to increase the number of activities offered to
athletes selected for the 2010 program. Training camps, divided into
theoretical and personalized practical sessions, will be held and
structured according to an athlete’s discipline and category. These
sessions will be held in the spring with the goal of preparing for
the upcoming show season.
It is
not unusual that these two successful businesses would lend their
support to a program that officially recognizes tomorrow’s
up-and-coming equestrian stars. Tracey Dickson, President of
Sandridge Saddlery, has been a long-time supporter of riders
competing in regional and provincial competitions and is very
pleased and excited to now be contributing towards the development
of elite equestrian athletes in Quebec. In addition to the
sponsorship money, Ms. Dickson has also promised to provide all
selected riders with a 20% store discount card, which can be used
towards all purchases. Omega Alpha is an equally enthusiastic
supporter of the FEQ’s Programme de développement de l’excellence.
Patti Hanco, Omega Alpha’s equine division representative maintains,
“It is very important for us to support athletes at all levels. This
new partnership will allow us to build relationships with riders in
dressage, eventing and show jumping. We will be attending different
shows throughout the summer and look forward to meeting the athletes
in the program.”
This
year, the FEQ received 84 applications from riders of all
disciplines. Selection committee members Josée Turcotte (show
jumping), Lorraine Laframboise (eventing), Caroline Pépin (dressage)
along with FEQ technical coordinator Paul Bélanger met to select
athletes from 84 applications for the 2010 program. |
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Mr. Paul
Bélanger at
pbelanger@feq.qc.ca or at 514-252-3053 extension 3445. |
OTHER HORSE SHOW
SPONSORSHIP
Pepiniere and St.
Lazare Horse Shows
2009, 2010
Sandridge
sponsored the Equitation divisions and provided the coolers to major
class winners. We were on-site with our 'depanneur' of last-minute necessities and had
great specials and give-aways featured at the
store.
2008
Sandridge
again provided the coolers to major class and division winners, as well as
sponsoring the Equitation divisions and the first FEI Children's
Jumper qualifiers to be held in Quebec. We were on-site with all the
last-minute necessities, and had huge specials and give-aways featured at the
store.
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A remarkable group of Breast Cancer
Survivors demonstrated their newly-acquired riding skills |
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A hugely successful 'Black Tie and
Jeans' fundraiser was held on the showgrounds |
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Duncan Oswald (who coached the Jump
for Hope riders), stands with Linda Bisonette,Sarah Cook, Susan
Johnson, Valerie Laidley-Price,
Daniele Lamarche, Gillian Lawrence, Lynn Priest and Elise Zylinska
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Sandridge is very
proud of our own Liz Morgan's efforts to help this project - organizing
equipment and acting as 'Show Mum' on the day - helping calm frazzled
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Beth Underhill won the featured $
25,000.00 St-Lazare Grand Prix riding Magdaline
2007
found the weather cooperating for a change, and competitors enjoyed two
weeks of terrific competition with excellent footing. Sandridge was on-site with
a 60-foot trailer, and provided beautifully embroidered prize coolers for every
division.
Myra Simard and her grey gelding,
Dutch Treat, won the featured $ 25,000.00 St-Lazare Grand Prix
In 2006 -
2006 was a very exciting year for the
Pepiniere Spring Shows with their new association with the Royal Victoria
Hospital Foundation. A $ 35,000.00 Grand Prix was featured, won by
Amy Miller, along with a $ 10,000.00 Speed Derby which was won by John
Kersley.
A class was held celebrating
Breast Cancer Survivors who had begun riding this spring. It was a moving
tribute to some remarkable and courageous women.
Sandridge was again on-site, and sponsored the Equitation divisions and
High-Point Junior and Amateur riders.
2010 Beaulieu Summer
Classic Horse Shows
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Sandra Laprise and Sir Wanabi
win Beaulieu Hunter Classic
sponsored by Sandridge Saddlery |
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EVENTING SPONSORSHIP
For more information in
Eventing, go to
www.canadianeventing.com/accc/index_a.html
HARMONY HORSE TRIALS
2010 Dates - August 14-15
The 13th running of Harmony Horse Trials,
on August 14 & 15, 2010, had mostly great weather, with a little rain during
showjumping Sunday. Course changes continued, with all the courses being a
little more challenging. SUBWAY
Restaurants, were again on-site for hungry
competitors and spectators, and provided lunches to all our
volunteers. Thank-you!
2010 Winners
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Entry Junior
Sponsored by SANDRIDGE
SADDLERY
1st - Charlotte Cotter and Wild at Heart
2nd - Vanessa Johnston and Picasso
3rd - Mylène Simoneau and Peggi-Skip Bar
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Entry Senior
Sponsored by
SANDRIDGE SADDLERY
1st - Casey Gillis and Toad
2nd - Gretchen Timmins and Maybelline
3rd - Inta Klotins and Sultan of Swing
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Pre-Training Junior
Sponsored by RIDGEMOUNT
SADDLERY
1st - Constance Millaire-Piché and Rain Drop
2nd - Geneviève Boutin and Salto
3rd - Arianne Mathieu and Soleil D'Amour
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Pre-Training Senior
Sponsored by GRANT
STALEY
1st - Keith Robinson and Marius
2nd - Nicolas Goulet and Frodon
3rd - Wendy Jones and Lynda Lucky
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Training Junior
Sponsored by SUBWAY
1st - Camille Paquette on Marika
2nd - Marie-Pier Gagnon on Gallant and Brave
3rd - Sarah Laight on Redemption
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Training Senior
Sponsored by
COURTAGE AUTO LAVIGNE 1st - Kimberley Thoms on
Sun Chaser
2nd - Blair Nicol on Top Gun
3rd - Jonathan Lister on Three Socks
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Preliminary
Sponsored by SANDRIDGE
SADDLERY
1st - Reba Stewart on When In Rome
2nd - Olivia Roberge on Harvey
3rd - Simon Paquette on Princesse de Taute
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2007 was the 10th Anniversary of Harmony
Horse Trials
2007 Winner of a Ridgemount All-Purpose saddle
donated by Ridgemount Saddlery, Kim Bell
Please note: Harmony Horse Trials is
always looking for volunteers for cross-country jump-watching and other tasks.
If you would like to know more about how you can contribute, please contact Gary
or Pat Chalmers - angus@ca.inter.net
Bromont Three-Day
Events
2009
The course was ready for the second running of Bromont's CCI*** this June,
with a large entry in all divisions. Sandridge was pleased to provide the
coolers to the winners of each division.
2008
The brand-new course was ready for the first running of
Bromont's CCI*** this June, and Sandridge was pleased to be a contributing
sponsor to this exciting event. We were on site with all the eventers'
necessities, along with Christian Lowe and Stephanie Poupart to to provide
information and fitting of Ridgemount and Forestier saddles.
In 2007, Sandridge provided wool Dress Sheets
to the winners of each division in both spring and fall events, and in June
presented a new Forestier saddle to
Colleen Loach, winner of the the CCI **. We look forward to the new
three-star course to run in June of 2008.
Sandridge Saddlery
Team Challenge
Competitors are invited to make up teams to
compete for the year-end Sandridge Challenge award. A maximum of six horse/rider
combinations make up each team, and points are given for both competing in, and
placing in, Eventing competitions in Quebec and Ontario, or acting as volunteers
at events.
2009 Results
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TEAM TANDEM -
Equilibre 1 |
Mélissa Boutin - Siamese Kat
Gabrielle Archambault - DC Lalou Java
Geneviève Boutin – Curioso
Sara Maude Rouillard – Bonzai
Claudiane Côté – Salto
Élizabeth Béliveau-Lefebvre - Sonora Opinion
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Bewitched Trophy
Given to the most outstanding mare at any
level,
in memory of Tracey Dickson's late mare, "Tabby"
Congratulations to 2009 winners, Cosmic
Girl ridden by Olivia Todaro
THE EPONA FOUNDATION
Epona Riders and Staff - Christmas 2004
Founded in 2005, the Epona Foundation is dedicated to instructing inner-city
children how to ride and care for ponies and horses. Their brand-new facility
houses over 25 loved and spoiled lesson ponies exclusively for Epona and Pony
Club.
Teaching our future equestrian riders how to do everything properly takes time,
manpower, and a lot of dedication. Youths chosen for the program also enjoy
tutoring at school to help them achieve their scholastic goals.
Epona hosted a very successful open house in October 2005 where they welcomed
the equestrian community to their new dome arena and stable facility.
Board of Directors:
Peter Desmier, Jackie Poirier, George Poirier, Michael Heller
For further information, please contact:
Jackie Poirier @ (450) 458-1222
(Sandridge is proud to be
the official supplier of tack and apparel to the Epona Foundation)
MICHELLE LOBATON
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In March, 2010, Tracey presented Michelle
with
the proceeds from all DVD rentals collected at Sandridge.
Thank-you to our generous customers,
and congratulations to
Michelle on finishing her treatment!
See Michelle Lobaton's Facebook Page -
'My Fight against Cancer!!!
Raising $10,000 Dollars'
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