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Show venue and Training facility owned and operated by Jill Barker In 2009, construction of two adjoining sand rings was completed. Fast forward to 2018!
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Since the first viewing of the 22 acre field under snow in March of 2004, Jill Barker and a dedicated group of volunteers have been steadily developing a competition venue outside of Windsor, Nova Scotia. The first year of competition re-introduced grass show rings to competitors, for many, their first time competing on grass. The site in 2010 provided two large grass rings dedicated to hunter com

petition and two adjoining sand rings which host jumper competitions. A permanent gazebo was constructed in August of 2010 which has become a welcome base for the show office, as well as announcer and judge working areas. In the early part of 2011, the sand rings were refurbished and re-fenced for the coming competition season. In June of 2012, a number of new wings were built and our permanent bank built, packed and seeded! The property continues to evolve with landscaping of a beautiful perennial garden on the hill, tree plantings as well as several hacking trails that are in development. Sand rings were refurbished and are now able to be maintained on a regular basis with the addition of a customized ring drag and water wagon. A regulation portable dressage ring will enable us to offer dressage clinics and future competitions. We welcomed a pole wagon to ease setting up of the fences for competitions. Jump refurbishment over the summer and wings in the future for 2019. The grass field has matured nicely with the removal of the old ring fencing last year and provides a great area for natural fences and riding

2019 will be remembered for the generous contribution of ScrapCo Atlantic who assisted us in the building of a permanent sand dressage ring. Finished in August, it now provides a permanent home for the full size dressage arena.

2020/2021 will be of course always be remembered as the years of the pandemic but also to remember the wonderful co-operation of all involved who made it possible for Horses At Work to not only Return to Sport, but also to Return to Competition as we were able to hose Hunter. Jumper and Dressage competitions. We also thank A&A Aggregates for their donation of sand for the dressage ring. USC Horses At Work offers a number of competitions each year. The development series continues to be offered, designed to develop riders and horses at all ages, providing a safe, enjoyable environment to develop the skills and experience necessary to be successful at a higher level of competition. Competitions are kept as realistically affordable as possible for all contestants but the creation of a high quality level of show ring conditions is an important element at USC. Continual maintenance and introduction of jump equipment, the beauty of real flowers and trees decorating well designed courses, and a schedule of events that begin at 9 AM and are completed by suppertime lends a positive environment for all. The series provides a valuable training ground as well for aspiring judges wishing to gain experience before going for national certification.

09/24/2024

Matthew Moses to the rescue! Thank you Matt!

09/17/2024

Truth and Reconciliation Day Dressage September 30th - entry deadline is September 25th but appreciate early entry so we will know if we are adding a second ring!

09/15/2024

Beautiful day for our final jumper day of the year!

09/14/2024

Our final hunter day of the year!

09/13/2024

Weekend schedule - note start time 9:30 both days. Sorry no canteen. Please leave dogs at home. Small show so you will have some extra time to enjoy a busy weekend of events (including the Hants Co Exhibition!)

09/13/2024

Here is the tentative schedule for the weekend! Short days so you will have lots of time to fit in all the many happenings this weekend brings (including the Hants County Exhibition!)

09/11/2024

Entry deadline for this weekend is Thursday suppertime! Weather looks promising for our final Hunter Jumper competition of the year!

09/05/2024

POSTPHONED until September 14th/15th due to pending weather for this weekend! We will open the entry date until Wednesday September 11th so that you can still enter! If you cannot attend, please withdraw your entry, we will work out the financials. Let's hope the long range forecast holds! Stay safe and dry this weekend. Thanks for understanding.

09/05/2024

We are looking at moving the show to next weekend. Stay tuned for updates.

09/03/2024

Anyone watching the Para Olympic stuff? I`ve watched more of that than the Olympics. Basketball to Dressage. Friggin inspiring.... I complain about my hip..... at least I have one! These people are awe inspiring..

09/02/2024

Beat the deadlines for entry closing as we have found out the software is in Pacific time!

09/01/2024

NEWS FLASH! We have just added Training Level 1 and Training Level 2 Divisions for Pony Club Members only to our September 30th competition. Special ribbons for these two divisions.

08/27/2024

NEWS FLASH! The September 30th show has been renamed in honor of Truth and Reconciliation Day. Competitors and/or their horses are invited to display a bit of orange to show your support.

"Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.."

08/27/2024

NEWS FLASH! Entrants in Cross Rail, 18", 2' and 2'3"divisions - we will be placing (with ribbons) to 10th place! These have been very large divisions all year welcoming new competitors to the show ring and we want to recognize you for your efforts!

08/26/2024

We know you have a busy week ahead with return to school but remember entries close September 5th for the final hunter jumper competition of the year here at Horses At Work!

The Hunter Challenge is open to all who have competed throughout the season and there is a cooler, prize money and ribbons to go as well as a High Point Cooler for the season. Thank you Maddie West and family for this! Reminder to competitors in the challenge - you must be present for awards at end of the last height division.

08/23/2024

September 30th Dressage Show is now open for entries! AND the costume class is back!

The costume class is freestyle no longer than four minutes, music welcome of course!

08/20/2024

Arnaby Bilbo Baggins (large pony) is available for lease. He is available for trial rides at Coveside this weekend. We also have a few other horses for sale. Private message me if you are looking for a new horse.

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08/16/2024

We are now accepting entries for September hunter jumper weekend!

08/09/2024

Hunter Challenge Standings leading into the September final! Reminder to competitors that you must be present to receive your award ribbon, prize money and cooler at end of the day! Thank you again to Maddie West and family for offering this series in memory of Line Of Credit.

08/07/2024

Offering Rider 5 and 6 prep clinic on Monday Aug 12. No horses necessary. We will review lunging and stable topics starting at 1pm until 4pm. Any interested people are invited to attend. Cost of clinic is $25 plus tax. Pm me to register.

08/06/2024

From 2 rings of hunters, switch to one ring of jumpers, then 2 rings of dressage on day three! And all that in wicked heat! We got it all done. And mother nature watered the rings each night. One night she may have gone overboard, but no one got wet! An amazing weekend of great competitors and coaches,judges and volunteers in all three disciplines. This is a lot of effort and requires so many people to make it all work. As I sit on my deck and look back on the weekend, I feel a sense of community, a sense of fun and a lot of support for our sports. Thank you all for coming with your great attitudes. When I recover, I'll think it was fun!

08/05/2024

Dressage rings are ready to go! Construction of the new bridge at the base of the driveway started this morning! There should not be much interruption today but if you get held up for a minute while they are dumping a truck or something, don't worry! See you soon.

08/04/2024

Dressage rings ready for tomorrow! We are excited to let you know a basic canteen will be present!

08/04/2024

Here is the updated results of the Hunter Challenge -Line Of Credit Memorial! The final will be at the September competition. Coolers and prize money!

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44 Old Cemetery Road
Windsor, NS
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