Carriage drivers from around British Columbia competed in field trials and pleasure driving classes at the Huber Farm & Equestrian Centre in 70 Mile House on Sept. 28-29.
“It was cold. The wind was horrific. But, everybody had a good time,” says organizer Ken Huber.
“Everybody seemed to take it in stride. The horses did well. We had a donkey out here that did exceptionally well.”
Out of a possible 12 hitches expected at the event, nine turned out, which is to be expected, Huber adds.
“The caliber of drivers has improved. I think the young horses that are being trained and utilize this as a training tool presented themselves very well.”
It was the last carriage driving event of the year for Huber, who will next host a field trial and education week in the summer of 2014.
Results for Sept. 28:
Working Pleasure
First, Rita Hiatt (Endako); second, Deb Gardner (Armstrong); and third, Karyn Greenlees (Green Lake)
Reinsmanship
First, Greenlees; second, Gardner; third, Hiatt; and fourth Mary Rossmann (Quesnel).
Command
First, Gardner; second, Rossmann; third, Greenlees; fourth, Barb Gorline (Quesnel); and fifth Hiatt.
Field Driving Trial
First, Gardner; second, Hiatt; and third, Lorraine Sheddon (108 Mile Ranch).
Results for Sept. 29:
Working Pleasure
First, Gardner; second, Hiatt; and third, Rossmann.
Reinsmanship
First, Hiatt; second, Gardner; and third, Rossmann.
Command
First, Hiatt; second, Rossmann; and third, Gardner.
Field Driving Trial
First, Gardner; second, Hiatt; and third, Shannon Walton (Cherryville).
Field Driving Trial Two Day Overall Winners
First, Gardner; second, Hiatt; third, Theo Miedema (Fort St. John); and fourth, Gorline.