What a perfect weather day for a show. I think a lot of competing events dropped the numbers and the English finished well before noon. I noticed, however, a unique dust pattern on my car. There was a “reverse appaloosa” marking on my back window. There was also a similar spotting on the side windows. Usually, the dust is solid on the windshield, but this time, very little. We still had to go to the car wash after the show. I was impressed with the one rider who was dumped. (That darned third pole was again causing an issue.) They bounced back up and ran to collect their horse. Under 12’s recover quicker from a spill than some of us older people.

Yes, I am still promoting GLAD Hearts Cowboy Games 2.0. You will be tired of me talking about it until it happens. I always describe the games as a “Trail class at speed” The “speed” part is up to interpretation. No pressure on this course! You can even do the “Pick your speed” class and walk, jog/trot or lope/canter through the course. Classes for the youngers and the olders are also available. Cheering from the spectators is encouraged!

We have a judge. We have ribbons. We have t-shirts. We have a bucket for small (or large) cash donations. We already have entries. We have promises for more. We have started on-line donations to Heart & Stroke. Late one night (or early morning) my bear, Windsor, decided to make a page for donations. In 48 hours, he already had $300.00 from his friends. Remember all competitors AND volunteers can make their page and raise some money for the Heart & Stroke Foundation. H & S will also send you a receipt for your donation, to apply to your Income Taxes.
If you want to volunteer, let Bri know sooner rather than later. Jobs include a timer person, Ring crew (obstacle re-setters), a scribe for the judge and all the other many, many jobs it takes to have a show. For more info contact Bri at briannadales2003@gmail.com. She has a list to fill in. Check your e-mails for entry forms and get your entry into Ty tyrone.whiston@gmail.com. It will be a very fun day! Short & sweet this month, just like the show. See you in July.

ALL RULES ARE FOUND IN OUR RULE BOOK. https://www.rockwoodtrailriders.ca/docs/rule_book_2025.pdf.

Hoorah Lads!
Anne Dales