With the spring in full fling, Tim Pennell, Thompson-Nicola Regional District director for Wells Gray Country (Area A) recently brought a cheque for some much needed supplies and safety gear for the new North Thompson Pony Club.
The club had Pennell come out and view our older girls in one of their practice session at the Spedding Farm. Pennell is a longtime supporter of sports and kids’ programs and we were pleased when he chose our club to donate to this year.
We have 10 members and the word is getting out as we have had inquiries and new members even this far into the year. We specialize in the English discipline and more specifically the three-day event. The children learn skills for the cross country jumping events, dressage and stadium jumping. More importantly, we emphasize horsemanship and horse care.
Clearwater Women’s Institute has generously donated to help send members to camp. Kids from rural communities often don’t have the chance to participate in camp as the families are, for the most part, farmers. The kids have this special weekend to take their horses to a camp that will be held just outside Kamloops.