EQUESTRIAN COURSE INFORMATION - 2012
Welcome to the 51st Annual Legion Equestrian Camp at the Peace Garden. To make your stay at the camp as enjoyable as possible, please be sure to bring with you the following equipment, over and above the items identified in the Key Information Sheet.
(PLEASE CLICK HERE) Please have everything clearly marked with your name.
LEVEL 1. Basics of horsemanship are taught; saddling, bridling, bareback, balance, hoofcare, grooming, ring work, and trailing
LEVEL 2. Riders with some knowledge of basic seat and horsemanship participate in this level. Ring work over cavalettis and small jumps is performed both with and without saddles. Open field work, ring work, and cross country courses will be ridden, dependent upon riding skill level attained.
LEVEL 3. Thorough knowledge of basic seat and horsemanship is required. Testing for level 2 and level 3 takes place Sunday afternoon. Level 3 riders will cover the level 2 course in a more in depth fashion with emphasis on riding skill development.
Participants in ALL courses are given classes on tack usage and care, parasites of horses, demonstrations of riding techniques, presentations on breeds of horses, and conformation.
NOTE: All applicants MUST bring riding boots with them and wear them while riding. All boots must have at least a one-inch heel and cover the ankle. Riders should have a comfortable pair of walking shoes and adequate changes of socks.
If you have your own hard hat, bring it with you, otherwise we will provide headgear.
CLOTHING REQUIRED:
- one or two pairs of jeans or sweats
- one or two long-sleeved shirts
- 6or 8 pairs of socks
- rainwear - if possible
Mark all equipment with your name and address
Horses and tack, saddles and bridles are provided however applicants may bring their orn tack if they wish.
You Are Also Allowed to BRING YOUR OWN HORSE to Camp. You must contact head coach well in advance of registration to make arrangements.
IF YOU HAVE FRIENDS WHO STILL WISH TO COME TO LEGION EQUESTRIAN CAMP HAVE THEM PHONE OUR REGISTRAR AT 204-661-5448 IF THEY LIVE IN: MANITOBA/SASKATCHEWAN/ ALBERTA/NORTH DAKOTA; OR 807-577-5396 IN THUNDER BAY/NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO.
If you want further information, please contact the Head Equestrian Coach:
Joan Lockie
Box 146
Broadview SK S0G 0K0
Phone: 1-306-696-2908
E-Mail: yourlink%23ca|djlockie
RIDING BOOTS ARE MANDATORY ---- YOU MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE EQUESTRIAN CAMP WITHOUT THEM. A BOOT THAT COVERS THE ANKLE BONE AND HAS A HEEL IS ACCEPTABLE: NOT A FLAT SOLED SHOE