The Fun Country Riding Club of Strathmore was incorporated in November 1988, but has existed since 1979 under the name Fun Country Riders. It was formed to promote fellowship, education, sportsmanship, competition, and general family recreation through the use of horses. We try to encourage members to improve riding skills and training levels of their horses, with a particular emphasis on our children and young people.
Every year there are 8 Shows/Gymkanas. We ride in the Strathmore Heritage Days Parade, have an annual trail ride (Mesa Butte, Kananaskis), compete in the Chestermere Fair Open Gymkhana, and have many clinics and seminars.
Fees:
Memberships -12.50 single membership - 25.00 for a family membership.
Membership in the Alberta Equestrian Federation is required for insurance purposes.
There are 3 judged show classes and 4 timed gymkana classes
Ribbons to sixth place are awarded for all classes.
Show classes start at 9:30am. Each show will consist of the following: Pleasure, Equitation and one of the following: Command, Trail, Showmanship, Bareback Equitation, or Reining
Gymkana Classes start after the Show classes ( around 12:00 pm ) Each gymkana will consist of the following: Barrel Racing, Pole Bending and two of the following: Flags, Stakes, or Keyhole.
Entry Fees for the whole day are:
Leadline: Free
Bantam: $1.00
Pee Wee: $2.00
Juniors: $2.00
Junior Horse: $5.00
Senior Novice: $5.00
Senior Open: $5.00
Classic Seniors: $5.00
Divisions:
Leadline - For young children up to 12 years old who must have their horses led. The horse must be on a lead rope with the person leading not exceeding a 4 to 5 foot radius from the horse. Points are not counted but qualifiying riders receive participant trophies at years end.
Bantam - For children under 13 years of age. For children not ready to lope their horses. Riders may lope in gymkana if desired. No points are given and all qualifying riders will receive a participant trophy at years end. Riders will not be asked to lope in Show classes.
Pee Wee - For riders 6 - 12 years old, able to lope at full speed, points to be counted.
Juniors - For riders 13 - 17 years old, all speeds, points to be counted.
Beginner Non-Point - Riders 13 years of age and over. No points, riders may go at any speed. Riders will not be asked to lope in show classes. Includes inexperienced horse or rider.
Junior Horse - For horses aged 5 and under. For all age of riders, at all speeds. This horse cannot compete in any other division.
Senior Novice - Riders 18 years and over. Expected to be able to ride at the lope. Points will be counted. For riders who feel they lack skill in horse shows and gymkanas or where the horse has not yet won the division.
Senior Open - Riders 18 years and over. Any speed, points to be counted. For those who have skill in shows and gymkanas.
Classic Senior - Riders 49 years and older. Any speed, points to be counted.
Only one division can be entered by the same horse/rider combination.
Entries and fee payment for shows will be taken from 8:30 - 9:15, and for gymkana 11:30 - 12:00. No Late entries will be taken.
For qualifications for year end awards please see the home page.
