Anyone chomping at the bit for some equine action will want to take in the 2012 Back Country Horsemen of BC Rendezvous taking place at the 100 Mile & District Outriders Club’s grounds, May 31-June 3 .
The South Cariboo Chapter is hosting the event this year, and chair Peter Reid says he expects 200 members and other equine enthusiasts from around the province to attend with their horses for four days of trail riding and activities.
Many interesting, fun and family-oriented events are open to the public with a $10 day pass, including the competitions and demonstrations as well as seminars at the curling rink.
Some highlights on Friday include a driving clinic by Elisa Marocchi at 2 p.m. and a horse whisperer demonstration by Ron Burfoot at 4 p.m.
An always-exciting Old West style cowboy shooting demonstration will take place, using a .44-calibre handgun from horseback (with wad cutters instead of bullets), on Saturday at 4 p.m.
Seminar subjects include a veterinarian talk, GPS, sports therapy, packing, hoof boots, invasive plants and geocaching, and a trail class obstacle course will challenge both riders and horses.
With plenty of activities to entertain both children and adults, all the money raised goes toward trail development in the province.
More information is online at www.bchorsemen.org, or by calling Reid at 250-395-6492.