Ride the winds
Ride the winds
By: Jill Barnes Nelson
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Posted by editor Tue Nov 30, 1999 00:00:00 PST
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0 responses 0 comments Sometimes we take our riding ability for granted. There are many horseback riders who need some extra help to achieve just a fraction of what many of us do on a daily basis. Alice Coghlan is someone who has been helping special riders achieve their goals.
Coghlan runs two groups for riders with disabilities at her ranch in the Brite Valley area of Tehachapi. One is called “High Spirits,” which is for anyone with a disability and/or high risk kids. She and helper Danny Freng also run Special Olympics Equestrians. They run a training venue and riding program in cooperation with the Kern Co/Tehachapi Special Olympic Equestrian Team. The group usually participates at the annual Tri-County Equestrian Olympics.
“They can start as early as 4 years old and there is no upper age limit,” Coghlan said. “We have some riders older than 50. We don't charge, so we're always looking for donations and sponsors. There are a lot of children and others who could benefit from riding, but can't afford it. We try to make it happen for them.”
The group is hosting a fundraiser on Sept. 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the ranch. There will be rider demonstrations and general information on the group, followed by a barbecue dinner for $10. “I'm hoping for a few surprise local dignitaries and the like,” Coghlan said.
For more information on the group, the barbecue and sponsorship, call Coghlan at 822-7272.
TWEA
The Tehachapi Western Events Association recently had the second of three barrel races in cooperation with the National Barrel Horse Association.
The daily winners of the second race were: TWEA Youth —Britney Kovacs on Hank; TWEA Open -1D — Cindy Ritchea on Leo Sneakin' Sam; 2D — Jerri Frerck on Smoke; 3D — Karen Ericsson on Woody; and 4D — Britney Kovacs on Hank.
In the NBHA Senior Division -1D — Sandy Travis on Jackerinic; 3D — Alice Fisher on Friend; and 4D — Debbie Arter on Scout. There was no 2D.
In the NBHA Open Division it was 1D — Ashley Pursley on Caba; 2D — Miranda Hornberger on Magic; 3D — Marianne Fisher on Ruby; and 4D — Lara Lindsey on Jitter.
In the NBHA Youth, it was 1D — Jordan Berry on Kelly; 2D — Britney Kovacs on Hank; 3D — Marianne Fisher on Ruby; 4D — Lara Lindsey on Jitter.
In Open Poles it was 1D — Verna Wemple on Lil Cindy Chic; 2D — Julia Stevens on Lonesome; and 4D — Trish Stevens on Lonesome. There was no 3D.
The overall leaders for the buckles after two races were: Open - 1D — Cindy Ritchea; 2D — Marcia Enns; 3D — Karen Ericsson; 4D — Britney Kovacs; Youth — Britney Kovacs on Hank.
For more information on this and other upcoming TWEA events, call Al Anders 823-7046 or visit www.tehachapwesternevents.com.
Horse Sense Riding Club
Mellissa Ulrich wants everyone to know she has moved her Horse Sense Riding Club to a new facility on Cherry Lane. There is a grand opening and open house on Aug. 19, featuring demonstrations in show jumping, barrel racing, saddle fitting, groundwork and horsemanship techniques.
For more information, call Ulrich at 822-7062.
Techahapi Mountain Chapter of the California Dressage
The Tehachapi Mountain Chapter of the California Dressage Society had its first two shows of the year. The June 25 Show had 44 riders. High point winners were Junior Division — Holly Severijn on Cameo; Amateur — Donna Fraser on Miss Demeanor; and Open Division — Kin Bjornstad on Consolo. The July 23 Show had 32 riders.
The group's next show is Aug. 19, followed by a clinic on Aug. 20 at the Bear Valley Springs Equestrian Center. Entries close Aug.11. Entry forms are available at www.tehachapidressage.org. For more information, call Sally Bartonat 821-2037. The club meets the first Wednesday of each month.
ETI Corral 83
ETI Corral 83 has a lunch ride on Aug. 3 in Stallion Springs and a Moonlight Ride on Aug. 7 in Bear Valley Springs. There's also a Stallion Springs trial work day on Aug. 29.
For more information, call Susan Wellington at 822-8131.
BVS Horseman’s Association
The Bear Valley Springs Horseman's Association is sponsoring a North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) competitive trail ride on Aug. 25 to 27. Competitive trail riding emphasizes the ability to care for a horse during and after a long day on the trail. There will be a one-day ride for the novice, who will be timed at a steady walk. Open division will ride both Saturday and Sunday and will be timed faster. There's also a Distance only division that rides without competing.
For more information, call Pam Miller at 821-2130, or send email to pam@bvsprings.com; or call Peggy Bergman Smith at 821-9019, or send email to bvsrider@sbcglobal.net.
Don’t forget, if you have any information to report on the horse community such as upcoming events, clinics, raffles or you’ve won an award, call Jill at 823-1114, send her a fax at 823-1115, send email to jillbn@yahoo.com, or drop material off at the Tehachapi News. Jill and her husband John operate the Bar Double J Ranch on Cameron Canyon Road, raising performance quarter horses (barjjranch.com). They also run a production company, which will make videos, DVDs of your horse or set up a website.
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