Maple Ridge Equi-sport Centre (MREC) was home for the 2014 BC Heritage Circuit Finals and all the qualified competitors that travelled from around the province to compete for their share of $10,000.00 in prize money. We were fortunate to have decent weather ( well, a little rain) for a fantastic weekend that had talented horses and riders taking part in Dressage, Show Jumping, Pleasure Driving, English Performance, Western Performance, and Gymkhana Division. In fact a few very versatile horses and riders participated in almost all of the disciplines!
The amazing staff at MREC worked hard to make the Finals run seamlessly; between keeping the rings ready, great camping and not to forget cooking us up a delicious steak Bar-B -Q on Saturday night. The facility, food and crew are so good we decided to have the Finals there again in 2015! Kudos to the expertise and good team work of two key HCBC volunteers; whipper in – HCBC President Orville Smith and announcer – HCBC Treasurer Carolyn Farris kept the rings running efficiently and even early!
Thank you has to go out to our hardworking officials who all did a stellar job in their respective disciplines. Virginia Allen judged our Dressage and English Performance, Phyllis Atrill judged Hunter and Jumper rounds with courses beautifully designed by course designer Lee Walraven, Cat Armitage judged Driving and Handy Horse and Lillian Even-Phew joined us Sunday for our Western Performance classes. They all did above and beyond to help make this Finals successful.
The BC Heritage Circuit qualifying stream continues to grow with the addition of vaulting and Western Dressage for the 2014/2015 season. The 2014 Finals was the official launch of ‘Western Dressage” which will now be a fixture for the Finals. HCBC tests were used and the riding was exceptional for this rapidly growing discipline.
The Fraser Valley club Fusion Vaulter’s put on an amazing demonstration that I am sure piqued the interest and admiration of all the riders and coaches at Heritage. Thanks to Fusion for a very well done display and we can’t wait to see the vaulters competing at the 2015 Heritage Finals.
Exciting changes! – We want to make it easier for you to be a part of the BC Heritage Circuit and come to the Finals. No More Log Books!! It is no longer necessary to purchase a log book and track your results all year. To enter the Finals just indicate what two qualifying shows you attended and you are eligible to enter all classes and Divisions at the Finals! There are hundreds of BCH Qualifying shows around the province throughout the year, to find a show in your area go to www.hcbc.ca/competitiondates
The BC Heritage Circuit is a provincial program designed to preserve the versatility of General Performance across British Columbia by supporting community horse clubs, generating interest and encouraging riders, coaches, and breeders to achieve personal success. Horse Council BC supports and facilitates the activities that take place at qualifying events to ensure riders of all ages, recreational or competitive, have the opportunity to compete. The annual BC Heritage Finals rewards riders, owners and trainers for their dedication and training throughout the year.
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