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T he Weekly ANCHOR Diamond Hitch Equine Services hosts second
S ports show jumping competition of Jumper Series
by Brianne Benson
Both beginner and seasoned horse riders
gathered for the second show jumping
competition in the Diamond Hitch Jumper
Series taking place over the winter season.
Christine Alward, owner of Diamond Hitch
Equine Services, hosted the most recent
competition on January 4 at the Yellowhead
Agricultural Society arena. Alward will
organize these “fun schooling shows” once a
month until April for those interested in
English-style jumping.
Participants of all ages and skill levels were
welcome to compete.
Riders worked hard to communicate with
their horses in order to navigate through the
cross rail jumps as fast as possible without
incurring any penalties by knocking down rails
or straying from the course pattern. The Diamond Hitch Jumper Series event on January 4 welcomed horse enthusiasts of all ages and skill
Alward described the event as a “stepping levels to compete with one another in a friendly jump-off at the Yellowhead Agricultural Society arena.
photo Brianne Benson
stone kind of event,” that is meant to “help
prepare participants for attending bigger form of hot chocolate, coffee, and homemade and Dan (2 feet 6 inches).
competitions”. “A lot of times it is a rider's baked goods. In addition, guests could also
first show, a horse's first show, or maybe riders enter their names in a draw for over 10 The clear round and jump off first-place
just need a new facility to go to,” she said. different door prizes. There were also winners were Madison Little and Cougar (18
According to Alward the sport requires “a lot inches), Rayna Matthews and Apache (2 feet),
of discipline, a lot of physical and mental opportunities to take home horse-related Morgan Hellekson and Copper (2 foot 3
prizes, such as halters and bridles.
skills, memorization of the courses, and At the competition on Saturday, there were inches), and Morgan Hellekson and Hudson (2
sportsmanship”. eight classes. Each jumping height has a power feet 6 inches).
“We really love when people come out and and speed category and a clear and jump-off Alward said she continues to enjoy how
cheer everyone on, especially the kids. It really category. The first-place ribbon winners for “everyone cheers everyone else on and
everyone is willing to help put on the event”.
gives them a feeling of achievement and we power and speed in each height class were Lori “It takes a lot of work,” she said. “I couldn't do
are always happy to welcome new faces,” Hellekson and Jose (18 inch), Madison Little
Alward said. and Cougar (2 feet), Catherine David and it without anybody helping me, so I would like
The event also featured refreshments in the to thank my crew at Diamond Hitch Equine
Flynn (2 foot 3 inches), and Michaela Scott Services.”
Children in the Intro to Hockey program played a game of Duck Hunt following some mini-games against each other. The aim of Duck Hunt is for the
young players to make it across the ice without getting tagged by pucks that are being shot by coaches and players who have already been tagged out.
photo Shaylyn Thornton
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T he Weekly ANCHOR Diamond Hitch Equine Services hosts second
S ports show jumping competition of Jumper Series
by Brianne Benson
Both beginner and seasoned horse riders
gathered for the second show jumping
competition in the Diamond Hitch Jumper
Series taking place over the winter season.
Christine Alward, owner of Diamond Hitch
Equine Services, hosted the most recent
competition on January 4 at the Yellowhead
Agricultural Society arena. Alward will
organize these “fun schooling shows” once a
month until April for those interested in
English-style jumping.
Participants of all ages and skill levels were
welcome to compete.
Riders worked hard to communicate with
their horses in order to navigate through the
cross rail jumps as fast as possible without
incurring any penalties by knocking down rails
or straying from the course pattern. The Diamond Hitch Jumper Series event on January 4 welcomed horse enthusiasts of all ages and skill
Alward described the event as a “stepping levels to compete with one another in a friendly jump-off at the Yellowhead Agricultural Society arena.
photo Brianne Benson
stone kind of event,” that is meant to “help
prepare participants for attending bigger form of hot chocolate, coffee, and homemade and Dan (2 feet 6 inches).
competitions”. “A lot of times it is a rider's baked goods. In addition, guests could also
first show, a horse's first show, or maybe riders enter their names in a draw for over 10 The clear round and jump off first-place
just need a new facility to go to,” she said. different door prizes. There were also winners were Madison Little and Cougar (18
According to Alward the sport requires “a lot inches), Rayna Matthews and Apache (2 feet),
of discipline, a lot of physical and mental opportunities to take home horse-related Morgan Hellekson and Copper (2 foot 3
prizes, such as halters and bridles.
skills, memorization of the courses, and At the competition on Saturday, there were inches), and Morgan Hellekson and Hudson (2
sportsmanship”. eight classes. Each jumping height has a power feet 6 inches).
“We really love when people come out and and speed category and a clear and jump-off Alward said she continues to enjoy how
cheer everyone on, especially the kids. It really category. The first-place ribbon winners for “everyone cheers everyone else on and
everyone is willing to help put on the event”.
gives them a feeling of achievement and we power and speed in each height class were Lori “It takes a lot of work,” she said. “I couldn't do
are always happy to welcome new faces,” Hellekson and Jose (18 inch), Madison Little
Alward said. and Cougar (2 feet), Catherine David and it without anybody helping me, so I would like
The event also featured refreshments in the to thank my crew at Diamond Hitch Equine
Flynn (2 foot 3 inches), and Michaela Scott Services.”
Children in the Intro to Hockey program played a game of Duck Hunt following some mini-games against each other. The aim of Duck Hunt is for the
young players to make it across the ice without getting tagged by pucks that are being shot by coaches and players who have already been tagged out.
photo Shaylyn Thornton
