i is | July 26, 2024 Stratford Times Riders saddle up under blue skies for Stratford and District Saddle Club's July meet eS. GARY WEST Times Correspondent It was a busy day for horses and riders at the July meet of the Stratford and District Sad- dle Club. On July 21 sunshine and great weather prevailed for the young western riders and their horses at the Schlotzhau- er riding facility, north west of Shakespeare on Line 137, The past couple of planned shows had previously been rained out. Many classes, including for beginners and experienced rid- Three of the younge: at the horse show included Dom Power from Stratford in the saddle, Makayla Tinney standing behind, and ee Bell at the halter of her horse, Calypso. All three were riding and competing in the show. (GARY WEST PHOTOS) ers, and later in the day there were many speed and time trial classes for more experienced | riders. i For more information or to enter in the August 11 compe- Wester er Bane Bell from the Shakespeare area rides tition, email Helen Thomson at his horse, Sone to victory in some of the classes he hmthomson95@gmail.com. metered during the Stratford and District Saddle Club meet on July 21. Bell was the top its champion after Stratford and District last summer’s shows, and was sporting his champion: ship belt buckle while competing this year. riders competing at the meet. 34 4 3 2001 Ontario Street, Stratford ON STRATFORD NISSAN pe EE ae 519.273.3119 a Str atféerd NISSAN wwwstratfordnissan.com STORE HOURS SALES: Mon.-Thurs/400-8:00; Fri-Sat. 9:00-6:00 PARTS AND SERVICE: Mon.-Sat. 8:00-5:00. For YOUR CONVENIENCE, OUR SERVICE DEPT IS NOW OPEN ON SATURDAYS