January 29, 2007 HOOFBEATS AND HEARTBEATS After a really long break, its time to play catch-up and let everyone know what has been going on with Opening Gaits.
First, our raffle cumulated in the big winners on September 16, 2006 at the Cowboy Trail Ranch Rodeo held at the Millarville Racetrack. It was a super organized event thanks to Don Chalmers who plans the rodeo. Marina Irwin, with the help of Yvonne Anderson did the bulk of the organizing for the other happenings at the rodeo. Thanks to the Kinsmen Club for their help and all the other volunteers. Hat’s off to everyone.
Unfortunately, Mother Nature was not with the program and it was really, really cold and had snowed the night before.
The winners of the raffle were: Cam Nelson of High River won the saddle and bridle Jackie Cross of Calgary won the golf clubs and tee time at Heritage Pointe Arlene Morton of Calgary won the chain saw package (wonder who got the saw?)
Liam, an Opening Gaits rider, demonstrated his expertise following the rodeo. Liam is a very nice young man who has benefited from the program. He is riding a horse named Smoky who is a great help to many children.
There was lots of action regardless of the weather and it was really fun to watch. September 5, 2006The Opening Gaits website is now hosting a shopping section. We have our t-shirts and hats for sale. All the proceeds go towards the program.Please see the store section.
Big news this fall!! Sherritt International, Oil and Gas of Calgary joined our Adopt-A-Horse program and chose Libby. Libby is a paint mare and has been with the program for five years.
OUR THANKS TO SHERITT INTERNATIONAl, OIL & GAS FOR ADOPTING LIBBY 2006Libby is a 19 year old mare, owned by Heather Sayer. She is a true Albertan who came from an Indian Reserve and was trained for jumping. Heather purchased her when she was 14 years old and Libby was 11. Libby knows her own mind and is considered a diva around the barn with horses and people. She is especially mindful of the children in Opening Gaits and has been known to fret over them. She loves treats and her latest is Tim Bits although they stick to the roof of her mouth.
Heather considers Libby her miracle as Libby has helped her through some rough times especially when Libby’s baby, Wimbly suddenly died at two years old. Heather and Libby started volunteering with Opening Gaits five years ago and they hope to continue for many more years.

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