BC HERITAGE CIRCUIT
2012 BC HERITAGE CIRCUIT FINALS - JULY 6 - 8, 2012
Maple Ridge Equi Sports Center, Maple Ridge
NEW BC HERITAGE PERFORMANCE LOGBOOK APPLICATION FOR 2011 / 2012
2011 BC Heritage Finals Results - Click Here
2011 BC Heritage Finals Photo Gallery - Click Here
The BC Heritage Finals held at Thunderbird Show Park July 15 – 17, 2011, proved to be a resounding success with 76 equestrians of all ages competing for the Top Awards and $ 10,000.00 in Prize money divided between 100 Championship Classes of Dressage, Jumper, Western Performance, English Performance, Games Speed Events, and Driving. Entries at this year’s Finals increased by 40 % from 2010 as the BC Heritage Circuit grows in popularity throughout the province.
Competitors qualify each year from July 1 to July 1, and must place in the top 4 places at a minimum of 2 local shows approved as BC Heritage Circuit Qualifier Events throughout the year preceding the Finals. The Annual BC Heritage Circuit Championship Final is traditionally held in July of each year at various locations throughout BC. Competitors must purchase a $10.00 Logbook to record their qualifying results annually, available either at the Qualifier Shows or through the Horse Council BC office.
This year’s exhibitors travelled from all over BC to the Finals in Langley, BC, with the help of Horse Council BC and the Government of BC Sport on the Move Travel Assistance grants available for riders travelling from Zones 1,2,6,7 or 8 to the Finals. Enthusiastic riders this year were able to compete in two shows in one weekend, with the LMQHA Summer Quarter Horse Show running concurrently with the BC Heritage Finals at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley. This created a big show environment on the grounds with over 200 horses exhibiting and socializing, while paying only one fee to camp and stable their horses for the weekend. A country style Barbeque Dinner was held on the Saturday night and enjoyed by many exhibitors.
Horse Council BC would like to thank our Sponsors, Prairie Coast Equipment, Capri Insurance, Bates Tack Shop, and Northridge Farm for their support, as well a big thanks to all the great Volunteers that helped to make the 2011 BC Heritage Circuit Finals a successful and fun competition for all who participated.
Some of the highlights include:
The Western Performance Division Versatility Award went to Hailey Blattler with Foolish Attraction, who won a first in Western Equitation, 13 & under, and came in the top three in several other classes. Other competitors who did very well in Western events were Amanda Daly with Olena San Star and Chelsea Wensley with Coffee Crisp in the 13 & under, Megan Daly with Zips Last Tango and Devon Smith with SW Roxy Barlink in the 14-18 age classes, and Theresa Tremer with RS Parr Dawn and Graham Tobias with The Zip Factor in the Senior classes.
Some of the top percentage scores in their Dressage tests were achieved by Mackenzie Nelson on Beautown Schautzi in the 13 & under, Alysha Russell on Wind Wauk Her in the 14-18 age category, and Dale Thornton on Fascination and Rebeka Kennedy on Wind Dancer in the Senior age category. Alysha Russell and Wind Wauk Her also came first in Level 1 Jumping.
Some of the most successful competitors in the English Performance Division were Chloe Coulson on King of Hearts and Hailey Blattler on Foolish Attraction in the 13 & under, Andrea Dobbs on Cariboo Gold Rush and Robyn Marjoribanks on Calypso in the 14-18 age classes, and Alysia Wallis on Incyte and Carolyn Dobbs on Presario in the Senior classes.
Get your logbooks to qualify for next year’s Finals!
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 at competitions at an introductory or grassroots level. 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, and to ensure that provincial officials are well trained and educated and all horse breeds are recognized for their most desirable traits. The annual BC Heritage Finals rewards riders, owners and trainers for their dedication having qualified locally at a minimum number of qualifier competitions throughout the province of BC
This program is designed to promote and encourage participation in western, english, hunter, hack, jumper, dressage, and driving. Competitors of all ages and skill level can qualify throughout the province for the Championships held each July. The qualifying season begins July 1st and ends June 25th of the current year. Great prizes and awards will be offered for all levels at the Championships. Qualifying competitions are available on our list of horse shows, identified as BC Heritage Qualifiers.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Competitors need to purchase a log book for the current year and place in the top four of your chosen event at a minimum of two qualifiers. Log Book applications can be downloaded here or are available at the show. In 2012 ONE logbook holds all BC Heritage Circuit Divisions and can be purchased from HCBC for a cost of $10.00 +HST = $11.20. One Logbook is required for each Horse / Rider Combination
CLASSES OFFERED IN THE BC HERITAGE PROGRAM 2011
Western: Showmanship, Western Pleasure, Western Equitation, Command Class, Western Horsemanship, Reining, Trail, Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Stake Race and Keyhole Race.
English: English Showmanship, English Pleasure, Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunter Hack, Road Hack, Show Hack, Handy Horse, Hunter Over Fences 2' - 3' / 3' - 3'6"
Jumper 2' - 3' / 3' - 3'6", Dressage : Training / First Levels
Driving; Reinsmanship, Pleasure, Command, Games-Barrels, Poles
RELEVANT DOWNLOADS:
- Log Book Application
- Permit Application
- Judges Guest Card Application
- BC Heritage Qualifier Class Results Sheets
SHOW ORGANIZERS
All shows held as BC Heritage Qualifiers are encouraged to use certified judges. The certification can be from a provincial, national, breed or discipline group. In the case that a certified official is not available, the show organizers may submit a Guest Card application to HCBC Competitions at no extra cost.
A show must offer a minimum of two BCH events and existing classes can be designated as BCH at no extra cost. The permit fee is the same regardless if the show is sanctioned as a BCH or a regular HCBC Event or Bronze sanctioned show. HCBC Event applications can be downloaded on Competitions webpage or by contacting competition@hcbc.ca
Show organizers need to record competitors results in their Log Books, or on Logbook Application forms, before they leave at the end of the day. We will advertise your event on our Competition Dates with contact information. You are able to take Horse Council memberships and Log Book applications at your show and send to HCBC after your competition. A show package will be mailed to you with the required permit and necessary documents to make the show run smoothly and organized.
BC HERITAGE FINALS SPONSORS
Sponsorship Opportunities
Horse Council BC is now looking for sponsors to support the 2012 BC Heritage Finals in Maple Ridge, July 6 - 8th, 2012. If you are interested in promoting your business while encouraging the growth of General Performance in BC, contact competition@hcbc.ca for full details of sponsorship opportunities.
