Just Horsin' Around

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Saturday, May 15th, 2010
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Just Horsin' Around is a small group of people that came together to try to help the unwanted, neglected and abused horses of B.C. We have watched a number of Equine Rescues come and go for various reasons, but found that the equine needs generally are NOT being satisfactorily addressed or resolved.

We believe that by fundraising for the B.C. SPCA, that this is the most effective way to help the neglected and unwanted horse. This way is not only legal, but consistent. It provides for the animals via the Emergency Welfare Equine Fund - specifically for the use of horses only.

The B.C. Interior Horse Rescue assisted the B.C. SPCA during the fires and thanks to their efforts were able to safely evacuate horses and other livestock from Kelowna to Pemberton. As stated in the Gaitpost Magazine, up to 400 horses were successfully moved to safety.

A few of us decided that we would like to help the seized horses in whatever way we could. So, when heard that winter blankets were needed for them, we asked a few locals for support and it created an immediate ripple effect. Within the week we had enought blankets for an entire herd and then some.

Next May 15th and 16th we are hosting an event called "Just Horsin' Around". We will have Booths, Demonstrations and Clinics. It should be an action packed couple of days with something for everyone. There will also be an Extravaganza on the Saturday Night starting at 7:00 p.m......

Some of Our Clinicians are Larry Brinker/driving, Carmie Flaherity/dressage, Peter Holmes/jumping, Jane Stone/eventing, Gina Allan Belasik/rider fitness, Marion Weisskopff/N.H., Shannon Mayer/Competative Trail, Sarah Schmidt/Western/English/General Performance, Claire Christianson/Bitless Bridles, Rose Schroder/Packing & Highlining and many more.........

Clinics from hoofcare to saddle fitting to energy healing to Vetrinary Care and Nutritionists. There will be 80 Trade Booths and Concessions will be available on site.....The Spice Shack, Victoria's Own, Ambrosia to list a couple.........

And at the end of the Day, All Proceeds go to the BC SPCA Emergency Equine Fund.