Reining Canada e-Newsletter Archives 2008

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Information from Reining Canada (February 19, 2008)

Information from Reining Canada (Save Money) / Reining Canada Nouvelles( Économisez)
Mark's WorkWearhouse / L'Equipeur
Canada gears up for some thrilling International Events
ORHA challenges other Canadian Affiliates
Hot off the Press - Team Selection Procedures
Procédure de sélection - Équipe canadienne Manerbio, Italie 2008
Cody Sapergia Canadian Reiner of the Year
Reining Canada would like to thank...

Information from Reining Canada Save Money with Reining Canada In addition to the other benefits of being a Reining Canada Member (Affiliate Program, Young Rider Program, Beginner Program, Top Ten Award Program and the list goes on!) Reining Canada is thrilled to offer the following two rewards to 2008 Reining Canada Members! Reining Canada has been working hard to secure some rewards for Reining Canada Members and is thrilled to announce two fabulous money saving programs! Do you spend a couple hundred dollars on tack a year? Do you spend a couple hundred dollars on jeans, clothes and jackets? Become a Reining Canada member and start saving today - these programs will pay for your Reining Canada membership plus potentially save you hundreds more! FG Reining Collection Sylvain Gauthier of FG Reining Collection has generously extended the following money saving program to 2008 Reining Canada Members ONLY! 20% discount on: Bits, Spurs, Stirrups from Metalab, Boots, Pads, Cinches, Halters from Lamicell, Wool Show Pads by Mayatex. 10% discount on: Schultz Brothers reins and tack, Ice Horse Products, Wool Show Pads by Yucca Flats,   $100 Discount on a Xtreem Saddle Design by Jim Taylor $250 Discount (on first five orders) on a custom saddle by Jim Taylor

Reining Canada Nouvelles Économisez avec Reining Canada Voici des avantages additionnels à être membre de Reining Canada. En effet, nous avons obtenu pour nos membres des réductions appréciables pour l'achat d'équipement, de vêtements ; vous pourrez économiser des centaines de dollars sur les produits suivants. 20% de rabais sur la Collection François Gauthier : mors, éperons, étriers, bottes de protection et licous (Lamicell), ainsi que sur les tapis de selle Mayatex. 10% de rabais sur : Schultz Brothers Reins and Tack les produits Ice Horse, et les tapis de selle Yucca Flats,   100 $ de rabais sur une selle Xtreme Jim Taylor 250 $ de rabais sur les 5 premières commandes d'une selle personnalisée du sellier Jim Taylor.

Mark's WorkWearhouse / L'Equipeur Mark's WorkWearhouse has generously extended the following money saving program to 2008 Reining Canada Members ONLY! Offers a 10% discount to Carharrt & Helly Hansen Merchandise, Jeans, Dakota Work Pants, Shirts and Jackets, Coveralls, Overalls, DH T- Shirts, Polos, Woven Shirts, Cottone Twill Pants, Thermal Underwear, Work Gloves and Socks, CSA, Winter and Anti-Slip Footwear. Instructions on how 2008 Reining Canada Members can participate in these two programs will accompany your membership cards, if you have already received your membership card a letter with explanations will be sent shortly!

L'Équipeur / Mark'sWorkwearhouse L'Équipeur / Mark'sWorkwearhouse offre un rabais de 10% aux membres de Reining Canada sur les vêtements des marques suivantes : Carharrt Helly Hansen, jeans Dakota, pantalons de travail, chemises et vestes Coveralls, Overalls, DH T- shirts, Polos, Woven Chemises, pantalons Twill Cottone, Thermal Underwear, gants de travail et bas. Des instructions sur la manière de profiter de ces rabais sont jointes à votre carte de membre 2008; si vous l'avez déjà reçue, nous vous ferons parvenir une lettre explicative.

Canada gears up for some thrilling International Events
For those Reining Canada members that are interested in International Reining Competition the next few years are going to be exciting. The first event will be the FEI World Reining Championship to be held in Manerbio, Italy, on September 11-14, 2008 at the Palasturla facility. This prestigous competition will have 70,000 Euros added according to the IRHA! The FEI competition will be organized by the Italian Equestrian Sports Federation (FISE), with the technical support of the Italian Reining Horse Association (IRHA). Invitations will be formally extended to all Foreign National Federations, including Reining Canada, and all Federations can enter one team composed of a minimum of three horse and rider combinations with a maximum of four combinations plus one reserve horse. Countries that do not have the minimum three qualified riders for the team competition may send one or two individuals who have qualified for the event. The qualification is from January 1st, 2007 to July 7, 2008 and to be eligible, riders must have achieved a minimum average score of 68 at two different CRIs during the qualification period, at least one of which was in Canada. The guidelines for TEAM selection, from qualified riders, will be published shortly by the International Committee of Reining Canada. In the past, a World Reining Championship has only been offered during the FEI World Equestrian Games held every four years. Coming up this year, for the first time, teams and individuals will be competing for the prestigious World Championship medals outside the WEG. Reining Canada is working very hard at trying to coordinate CRI's this spring to allow riders to qualify. Of course all riders that rode in any 2 of the 3 CRI's held in Canada in 2007, and scored a minimum of 68 will have already met the CRI qualification part of the Team Selection Process. If a rider rode in only 1 CRI, they will have to compete in a second CRI in order to be eligible to part of the Team Selection Process. More information will come shortly regarding the TEAM selection process. Also, watch for more international event news with a possible TEAM Nations Cup type event to be held at Windsor Castle in spring of 2009. Reining Canada has also started to work on the WEG 2010 Kentucky, Reining Canada Team..... Keep watching...		Du 11 au 13 septembre 2008, au Palusturla de Manerbio dans la région de la Lombardie en Italie se tiendra le championnat du monde de reining approuvé par la FEI. Cet événement est sous la supervision de la Fédération Italienne des sports équestres aidée de l'Association Italienne de Reining. Dans le passé, les championnats de reining étaient présentés dans le cadre des World Equestrian Games (WEG) à tous les quatre ans ; ce sera la première fois qu'un championnat du monde sera présenté en dehors des WEG. La période de qualification a débuté le 1er janvier 2007 et se terminera le 7 juillet 2008 ; pour être éligibles, les participants devront avoir accumulé un pointage moyen de 68 lors de deux CRI au cours de cette période, dont l'un aura été présenté au Canada. Toutes les fédérations nationales seront officiellement invitées à présenter une équipe composée de trois combinaisons cavalier/cheval, avec une combinaison supplémentaire et un cheval de réserve. Les pays qui n'ont pas le nombre requis de combinaison cavalier/cheval qualifié pourront présenter un ou deux cavaliers qui se seront qualifiés pour l'événement. Reining Canada travaille très fort afin de coordonner un autre CRI en territoire canadien au printemps 2008 - les compétiteurs qui ont participé à l'un des 3 CRI tenus au Canada en 2007 et qui ont obtenu un pointage de 68 sont déjà éligibles à poser leur candidature ; pour ce qui est de ceux qui ont obtenu le pointage de 68 lors d'un seul CRI, ils devront participer à un autre CRI avant le 7 juillet 2008. Des événements prestigieux sont à venir dans un avenir pas trop éloigné, dont une Coupe des Nations au Château de Windsor au printemps 2009 et les WEG au Kentucky en 2010. Surveillez nos prochains communiqués.

ORHA challenges other Canadian Affiliates

The Ontario Reining Horse Association (ORHA) has set the bar high when it comes to supporting Canadian Youth and is challenging the other Canadian Affiliates to do the same. ORHA has generously donated the funds received from Reining Canada for 2007 SPIN/Education to the Young Riders heading to Denver this Summer. ORHA is challenging the other Affiliates across the country to do the same so we can can see our talented Canadian Youth participate in this prestigious and once in a lifetime opportunity.

 

Hot off the Press - Team Selection Procedures Team Selection Procedures for the Canadian Reining Team and Individual Competitors representing Canada at the FEI World Reining Championships, Manerbio Italy, September 11 -14, 2008. Riders must initially commit their intention and willingness to represent Canada and to support all necessary financial obligations incurred, by sending a letter, or e-mail to Reining Canada, International Committee. As the team is limited to a maximum of four riders, Reining Canada must act diligently to insure the commitment of riders and owners to the event, so as to prevent serious competitors from being eliminated by riders and/or owners who fail to understand the commitment required to participation in such an event. To this end, riders will submit a cheque of $500 to Reining Canada that will be held in good faith as a commitment to the event from the rider and owner, upon completion of the event the cheque shall be returned to the rider. It should be noted that all expenses pertaining to International Competition are the responsibility of the rider. Reining Canada will Endeavour to seek financial support for its' International Program through Sponsorships and other means when possible but cannot use general revenue from Reining Canada members. Horse owners and riders must be prepared to support the full cost of competition. In the spirit of fair competition Reining Canada reserves the right to alter these conditions in the event of an unforeseen or extraordinary situation arising. It is recognized that when applicable, FEI and EC Qualification rules take precedence. In the case of the FEI World Championships the rider must have scored a minimum of 68 at two CRI's within the qualifying period of January 1, 2007 to July 7, 2008. At least one of the CRI's must have been in Canada. The first Canadian Team member will be the rider with the two (2) highest combined scores at the qualifying CRI's. The second team member will be the rider with the second, two (2) highest combined scores and so on. Note that riders can qualify at any CRI's, as long as one of the two is in Canada.

Procédure de sélection - Équipe canadienne Manerbio, Italie 2008 Les cavaliers qui sont éligibles doivent faire parvenir une lettre ou un courriel au comité de sélection de Reining Canada faisant part de leur intention de participer et de représenter le Canada lors de cette Coupe du Monde de Reining. Comme l'équipe est composée d'un maximum de 4 représentants, le comité de sélection devra agir avec célérité dans l'engagement des cavaliers et propriétaires à cet événement, ceci afin de s'assurer du sérieux des candidatures et que tous comprennent les obligations reliées à un tel événement. A cette fin, un chèque au montant de 500 $ devra parvenir au Comité de sélection de Reining Canada jumelé avec la candidature. Le Comité remettra le dépôt aux participants choisis après la Coupe du Monde. Il est entendu que tous les frais reliés à la participation à la Coupe du Monde de Manerbio sont à la charge du cavalier ; Reining Canada tentera d'obtenir un soutien financier pour son programme international auprès de commanditaires ou autres, mais les revenus généraux de Reining Canada ne pourront servir à subventionner les participants. Les propriétaires des chevaux et les cavaliers doivent être prêts à assumer les coûts relatifs à cette compétition. Le premier membre de l'équipe canadienne sera le cavalier avec les deux (2) meilleurs pointage combinés à la qualification du CRI. Le deuxième membre de l'équipe sera le cavalier ayant obtenu le deuxième meilleur (2) pointage combiné et ainsi de suite. Notez que les cavaliers doivent avoir obtenu ces pointages lors de différents CRI, ce qui suppose une participation à deux concours différents. Reining Canada se réserve le droit de modifier ces conditions en cas d'imprévu ou de situation extraordinaire. Les lettres d'intention doivent parvenir à Reining Canada Coupe du Monde 2008 Box 3267 Airdrie, AB T4B 2B5

Cody Sapergia Canadian Reiner of the Year

Canadian Bred Champion and Reiner of the Year Cody Sapergia on Dun Playin Tag Photo: Waltenberry

A new Reiner of the Year is announce! Reining Canada's Reiner of the Year Award is given to a Canadian Reiner for an outstanding achievement or contribution to the sport of reining. The 2007 recipient, Cody Sapergia, certainly fits the criteria.

Cody Sapergia grew up riding horses on his family's ranch South West of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Cody and his entire family: Vern, Molly, Terry Lee and Shawna participated in the Quarter Horse Shows across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Cody took a brief hiatus from horses during his senior years in High School until College. Cody started to take training horses to supplement his income ad hoc during college. After College Cody was in and out of the horse business for nearly nine years. Finally in 2001, a friend suggested to Cody that he quit resisting being a horse trainer and instead embrace it. With the support of Cody's wife Lorie, he turned his full attention to training and showing reining and working cow horses. It was that very same year, 2001, that Cody garnered a spot on Canada's Gold Medal Reining Team.

Cody enjoyed three years of tremendous success training in Alberta and in late 2004 an opportunity arose to train at a first class reining facility in Oklahoma. Griffin Quarter Horses were actively seeking a motivated individual to assist them as their Head Trainer for their many top bred Open and Non Pro horses. At the time, Cody believed Lance and his family were very serious and tough competitors in the Reining Industry and Cody's own goals would compliment the Griffins. Cody feels the same today almost four years later, "Riding great horses in great facilities with great people, enough said."

2007 was a pivotal year for Cody while there were numerous milestones including assisting Lance Griffin in achieving the first ever NRHA Million Dollar Owner status, for Cody an entire year of dedication and hard work culminated at the NRHA Futurity in Oklahoma City. To be an Open Futurity finalist at the NRHA Futurity Cody had to have a combined score greater than that of 346 other entries. Cody demonstrated his talent and dedication to his career earning not one but two spots in the finals. Cody rode Griffin's talented three year old mare, JDs Shining Image, and the talented Canadian bred, Dun Playin Tag. Cody comments, "to train and show a horse like Jake (AQHA Name: Dun Playin Tag (Whiz N Tag Chex x Brennas Dun It Fancy) is simply satisfying. He rode well all year but there is nothing like running through the Coliseum gate when all the lights are on and hearing the crowd reflects what you are feeling, it is as though every person in the audience is riding the horse with you every step of the way."

Cody earned just over $69,000 for his dynamic third place finish in the 2007 NRHA Open Futurity. All together in 2007 Cody earned in excess of $161,000 earning him the 4th position in the NRHA Top 20 Professionals Program. Reining Canada is pleased to present Cody Sapergia with the Canadian Reiner of the Year Award for 2007.

A couple quotes from Cody to consider. Shakespeare - "Is it not strange that desire should so many years outlive performance." Mark Twain - "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Recommended reading - "A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle

Reining Canada would like to thank...

Its many supporters and volunteers including Karen Bray for her assistance on the Communication Chair and Jean-Pierre Paquet for his huge contribution and assistance with translation.

If you are interested in volunteering your skills or some time with Reining Canada various opportunities exist. Please contact Reining Canada at rcommunications@reiningcanada.com.