by Connie Kentz
Medicine River Pony Club was thrilled to have an opportunity to learn from Dr. Brian Heide at a recent vet visit at his clinic south at the corner of Highway 11 and Range Road 13.
Club members are currently taking part in the theory portion of their club year, so the visit to the clinic allowed them some real hands on experiences with a horse. They were able to explore the inside of a horse’s mouth and learn about Equine dentistry, as well as a look at a pregnant mare’s ultrasound among other topics.
The MRPC currently has 28 members. They meet every Wednesday from February through August at Benalto Agricultural grounds. Benalto Agricultural Society supports our club and we couldn’t do it without them!
Members will begin the riding portion of their year in May following their theory exam and a helmet fitting, courtesy of Sarah from Victory Tack in Red Deer. The members are really looking forward to saddling up.
Dressage, stadium jumping, cross-country jumping, and Prince Philip Mounted games are the disciplines that they will focus on.
Each summer the club puts on a week-long riding camp which includes stable management and riding lessons in the above disciplines.
The MRPC looks forward to another exciting year of riding and making lasting friendships with fellow club members and their four legged friends!