Swanson Horsehead

WE HAVE BEEN HAVING FUN in the sun. We have no idea how all these western riders have found out about our little Western Series,  but they have. It must be friends telling friends. The series begins with a playday in April with four buckle-qualifying shows in May, June, July and August. The September  show is the final western playday for the 2010 season. When the show is completed on Sunday September 26th then we will put our horses up at their trailers and retire to the Clubhouse to present trophies and buckles. It is always a joyful event to recognize our riders for their accomplishments throughout the Western Series. Sophie and Pal
Photo courtesy Through Autumn's Lens
Awards Day!
Photo courtesy Jill Stine
WE WANT AGAIN TO THANK EVERYONE who helps with the Western Series. It takes many helping hands to make the shows happen— from the people in the registration booth, judges, gate people, flaggers and timers. The setup and cleanup crews, and the never-to-be-forgotten support people who get all these riders and their horses to the shows. I am always amazed how horse people come together to help a fellow horsemen.  I think it is the caring feelings our riders have for each other that makes the Carmel Valley Western Series different than any other events. Each year we make new friends, and watch the level and enjoyment of good horsemanship improve.
THE INTERMEDIATE YOUTH AND ADULT DIVISIONS have had over 15 riders in each division, so we have been making two classes for these divisions. Believe it or not, we are still getting the show completed, cleaned up and put away by 6 PM. I want to thank the Carmel High School Athletic Booster for managing the food booth again this year. They do a great job, and their food is delicious with prices a family can afford. Thank you to everyone who helps to make the Western Series a success. So, put our show dates on your calendars and come on down to enjoy the fun! Joleen and Delaney
Photo courtesy Jill Stine

2010 WESTERN SERIES:

APRIL 25, MAY 30, JUNE 27, JULY 25, AUGUST 29, SEPT 26
(Buckle qualifying shows: MAY, JUNE, JULY, AUGUST)

2010 AQHA PATTERNS USED AT PLAYDAYS:

APRIL, MAY
JUNE, JULY, AUGUST
SEPTEMBER