Horses At Work

10/18/2025

Drum roll.........here are the Year End Awards for the season! Congratulations! We would also like to congratulate the many riders who progressed throughout the season. A big thank you to our amazing volunteers who stepped up all season long to make these competitions happen. And sponsors - you were incredibly generous - thank you!

Join us November 8th - 2-5PM at the Sweets Corner Community Hall for a social, pot luck, and awards! If you are unable to come, enjoy your horses and ponies and see you in 2026!

10/02/2025

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! The Horses At Work Year End Social and Awards is Saturday, November 8th from 2-5PM at the Sweets Corner Community Hall. As always, this is a potluck affair so bring your favorite dish. We hope to see you, come spend a couple of hours with friends and fellow competitors to close off the season!

09/30/2025

A large Truth and Reconciliation Day. Our dressage show here was a sea of Orange. So many scores were higher as the year progressed even though all shows had different judges. The Avon Pony Club kids did their first testing since pre Covid. Many parents took their children to PC testing then picked up their dressage horses, came back and showed and then went back to retrieve the PC kids from a different venue not far away. Dressage riders all improved their scores and all Avon Pony Club kids rocked their testing. Im not sure sometimes how some people make it all work, but they do! Horses At Work volunteers, whether they help with the show or with daily chores, are so appreciated. Every stable has these amazing people, or at least I hope they do as i have no idea how you would survive without them. Thank you all, competitors, volunteers, voluntolds. If you want it, invest in it, and pray it all works out! Im a lucky person and thank you!

09/30/2025

Truth and Reconciliation Dressage underway, western riders starting off the day.

09/28/2025

Here is the schedule for the Truth and Reconciliation Dressage Show September 30th! Remember, it is approximate. Our judge is Donna McInnis.. Spectators welcome but dogs are not allowed as a safety courtesy to riders, horses and spectators. You are encouraged to wear orange in respect of the meaning of the day.

We are unable to provide canteen service for the day. However, join us in wishing Clover Canteen's Cheryl Webber every success as she and fellow Nova Scotian dressage riders are travelling to Becancourt for the Eastern National Dressage Finals.

09/26/2025

Dressage is a go! The schedule will be posted tomorrow!

09/23/2025

Reminder that entries close Thursday suppertime for the September 30th competition! We do have a break even point to consider in order to host this event.

09/20/2025

No picture here but I have to tell the world how much fun the Hants County Exhibition is. It is our local exhibition. It has provincially sanctioned hunter and jumper classes as well as some specialty classes. We had a hunter derby that went to 3'. The Inter Township Jump, a team of 2 class, and a dog and pony show as well as the normal stuff. The atmosphere and very friendly rivalry between barns is very evident. I still hate Jill Redden beating me but the banter and hugs mean more than gold medals! I've never been to the Olympics let alone won gold, but I can't imagine it is any more satisfying than the pure clean fun offered at this little county exhibition. Thanks for listening!

09/19/2025

Dressage Costume Freestyle - here is a little more information!

The Object is to have some fun!
The test should be about four minutes in length.
Entrants are welcome to bring a helper to play their music, the speaker has Bluetooth capabilities although be warned we are not very techy with it ourselves! Music normally starts at entry and finishes on final halt and should complement the costume.
Horse/Pony Tack should be safe and fit correctly but may be decorated appropriately.
Rider’s Costumes & Headwear: Helmets must be worn. Costumes worn and any props used are done so at the rider’s own risk.
Tests: Tests may be called.
Scored out of 100. Costume/Music is worth 20 and is based on authenticity, originality, details, and overall presentation. Safety of horse/rider will be considered.
30 Marks are allotted to halt, walk, trot and/or canter and should be shown on both reins. 40 marks are allotted to the movements performed including accuracy of using the ring.

A few pictures from prior years!

09/18/2025

🍁 Attention youth jumpers!!

In recognition of the challenges young riders face as they strive to continue their education while competing at high levels of jumping sport, a Jumping Youth Bursary was developed for competitors between the ages of 14 and 21 who compete in hunter, jumper and equitation divisions.

Several elements are considered in the application process, including academic curriculum, grades, future educational plans, equestrian-related goals, financial needs and more.

Nominations are also welcomed from coaches, show organizers,
provincial federations, and fellow EC Sport Licenced competitors in good standing.

⭐ The deadline is October 30, 2025! Learn more about eligibility, and the
application process: https://equestrian.ca/community/get-connected/apply-for-grants/

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🍁 Avis aux jeunes athlètes de saut d'obstacles!

En reconnaissance des défis auxquels sont confrontés les jeunes cavalier(-ère)s qui
s’efforcent de poursuivre leurs études tout en participant à des compétitions de
haut niveau en saut d’obstacles, les bourses pour jeunes athlètes en saut
d’obstacles ont été créées pour les cavalier(-ère)s âgé(e)s de 14 à 21 ans qui
participent à des compétitions dans des divisions de chasse, de saut d’obstacles et
d’équitation.

Les éléments pris en compte dans le processus de candidature comprennent le
relevé de notes, le programme scolaire, les objectifs en matière d'éducation et de
sport équestre, et les besoins financiers.

Les entraîneur(e)s, les organisateur(-trice)s de concours, les organisations provinciales et les concurrent(e)s titulaires d'une licence sportive de CE en règle sont encouragé(e)s à proposer des candidatures.

⭐ L'échéance est le 30 octobre 2025! Pour en savoir plus sur les critères
d'admissibilité et le processus de demande, cliquez: https://equestrian.ca/fr/community/get-connected/apply-for-grants/

09/15/2025

UPDATE Truth and Reconciliation Dressage September 30th!

Costume Freestyle has been added, no entry fee. How could we have overlooked this! Thanks for asking.

In the spirit of the day, Competitors and/or their horses are invited to display a bit of orange to show your support. Spectators too!

"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.."

09/08/2025

This may be of interest for our growing number of western dressage enthusiasts!

Get ready! The 2025 Western Dressage Association of America World Championship Show is almost here!

Join us as the best of the best in Western Dressage compete for top honors at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma from Tuesday, September 16th, to Saturday, September 20th.

Can't make it in person? No problem! We've got you covered. Every single ride from every single ring will be streamed LIVE on Total Horse Channel.

Link to the live stream: https://totalhorsechannel.com/video/wdaa-world-championship-show-live/

To our competitors: This is your chance to shine! Share your ride times and the live stream link with all your friends, family, and fans. Let them be a part of the action and cheer you on from all over the world!

To all Western Dressage enthusiasts: Let's show the world what this incredible discipline is all about! Tune in, share with your network, and help us grow the sport. Your support is crucial for the future of Western Dressage. This is an amazing opportunity to introduce new people to our mission and goals, and a great way for our incredible sponsors to get the exposure they deserve for supporting our cause.

Don't miss a minute of the excitement! See you online!