Club Day
NEWSLETTER
November Club Day on 18th will be about
how to prepare you horse to look
beautiful on show day. Kim Wilson has
agreed to come and give us some of her
tips.
No Club Day December.
Shows
We have had the first Points Approved
Show for the season at Aoraki WRC. The
weather was not so great but the indoor
arena was a blessing, thank goodness.
Thanks to one of our members, Jen
Bothwell for Judging and congratulations
to Lily Barrett-Power and Joe Calico for
taking out the Overall High Point for the
Show. A first for Lily but a repeat
performance for Joe.
NOV/DEC 2012
only) on 16th. Our CWRA Xmas Show is on
24th-25th . The schedule is out now for our
show so be sure to support it. Download off
the Web.
A week later is the AQHA Closed QH Show for
those with a QH on 1st- 2nd Dec. The 8th is
Nelson WRC Show and 15th is Wallace, again
a lot of travelling.
2012
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Youth/Rookie Portfolio
Deb Smith has our Youth portfolio for 2012.
Deb has had no response from our Youth
members as to what they would like to see
happen for them this season. However, Deb
was approached by the Otago WRC Youth
and she, Andrew and Claire ran an excellent
training afternoon for 8 Junior Youth on the
Friday before the Aoraki Show.
Deb also has the NZWRF South Island Youth
Portfolio, and is planning a training day
between the ChCh Christmas Show and the
Closed QH Show.
Wanted/ For Sale
If anyone has anything they are looking for or
want to sell, please contact us
clandeb@clear.net.nz
Photos/Results
Rangiora A & P this weekend, then Blenheim
WRC Show for those prepared to travel, next
weekend. November brings Otago WRC
Show on 3rd, then Canterbury Show (Halter
All members are welcome to send me photos and
results so these can be posted on our website and
put in the newsletter for everyone to view.
clandeb@clear.net.nz
Member Profile
Hi There,
This issue’s Member Profile is our esteemed President, Dave Adkins. Dave started riding around
age 9 on his Uncle’s farm at Russell’s Flat, Mid Canterbury. His first pony was a little black one
called “McFlintock” He rode on and off over the years, but his involvement with riding and
breeding Appaloosa Horses was some what of an epiphany. About 20 years ago Dave was
literally dying in hospital in a ward where all the patients around him were dying. He and his wife
Lyn got to talking about life and regrets and Dave stated that he “Always wanted to own an
Appy”. Of course the doctors found a treatment for Dave and he is alive and with us today.
Dave bought his first Appaloosa soon after, a lovely horse called P & R Whispering Gold off Rae
Mutch. Dave was hooked! He and Lyn now have Double A Appaloosa Stud near Amberley,
North Canterbury. “Delta” was his first broodmare whom his grand-daughter, Isabella, now rides,
and Dave’s older grand-daughter, Alex, rides Delta’s baby – “Star”, with huge success.
Dave’s favourite quote: “ If it is to be, then it’s up to me.” He also states ( tongue in cheek), “ A
horse without spots is like a night sky without stars.”
Thanks Dave for being so passionate about your horses and such an asset to the Christchurch
Western Riding Club.
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If you would like to try something a little different and fun for both you and your horse, then have
a look at Cowboy Challenge. On 15th December a Cowboy Challenge Training day is being held
at Hororata over a new, purpose-built course. This is for all levels of horse and rider. This is
“Training with Purpose”. There is practice and training in the morning, then a competition in the
afternoon with great prizes and prize money. Why not stay on for a bit of a Hoe Down in the
evening and watch (or enter) the Points Approved Clandeb Cowboy Challenge on the Sunday.
Even bigger prize money and prizes. See Attached Flyer and see you there.
Bye, Claire