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Flip Flop Flapjack
By Brenda Joyce Leahy
100 Mile & District Outriders
Promoting equine activities and knowledge in the south Cariboo with Shows, Clinics, Gymkhanas and more.
President: Mike Kidston
Adam Harvey
E-mail: info@outriders.com ~ www.100mileoutriders.com
PEACHLAND RIDING CLUB, Pres: Kevin Froese (Kevin.leroy.froese@gmail.com). Info, Gymkhana dates & events atpeachlandridingclub.com 6/23
RUSTY SPURS 4-H HORSE CLUB (Abbotsford BC) Open to Youth 6-19, Rustyspurshorse4h@gmail.com & Find us on Facebook! 12/22
SOUTH CENTRAL QUARTER HORSE ASSOC., Host of April Fuzzy Horse Show and September AQHA Circuit Show, http://bcqha.com/index.php/scqha 12/23
VERNON DISTRICT RIDING CLUB (Vernon BC), check out our website at vernonridingclub.com or visit our Facebook & Instagram pages 2/24
VI MINIATURE HORSE CLUB, vanislemhc@gmail.com, bcminiaturehorseclubs/ vimhc Driving and/or halter shows, clinics & performance competitions 2/24
VINTAGE RIDERS EQUESTRIAN CLUB (Fraser Valley BC), English/Western, lectures, clinics, socials, safe and fun, vintageriders@shaw.ca, on Facebook 4/23
WILD ROSE DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION, www.wrdha.com. Barb Stephenson (Secretary) phone 403-933-5765 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm) 6/23
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the very first Stampede Breakfast in 1923, we present the wild and true story behind this iconic western tradition.
FLIP FLOP FLAPJACK is written by Brenda Joyce Leahy, the granddaughter of the legendary founder Wildhorse Jack.
The picture book, for ages 4-8, chronicles the antics of Wildhorse Jack, a largerthan-life cowboy who loses every event at the Stampede rodeo, but celebrates by hosting a huge pancake breakfast the next morning — much to the chagrin of his little daughter Frankie.
A tale of community, sportsmanship, and living life to the fullest, this 36-page 8x10 storybook launches on May 15. It features charming illustrations by Airdrie artist Melissa Bruglemans-LaBelle, archive photos, and the Morton Family pancake recipe.
Readings will take place at LitCon (Calgary Public Library’s school reading festival), Owl’s Nest Books, and inner-city schools in partnership with the Stampede Breakfast Caravans, to name a few events. Author Brenda can be reached at brendaleahyjohnson@gmail.com or 403-990-8187.
Pre-order Specials:
To thank you for pre-ordering the books, we’re sweetening the deal. All orders placed before April 15 will come with these delicious freebies: a sticker/bookmark, colouring sheets, and best of all... your books will be signed by author Brenda and illustrator Melissa!
Paperback 978-1-989915-11-0
Hardcover 978-1-989915-12-7 eBook 978-1-989915-13-4
RELEASE DATE: May 2023
$22.95 Canadian Hardcover
$17.99 Canadian Paperback www.redbarnbooks.ca
April
1 SPRING TACK SALE (10am-2pm) Curling Club, Armstrong BC, table rentals call Nancy 250-546-9922 nancyroman@telus.net (fundraiser by Horsey Ladies)
1 VIMHC Barb McDonald Lessons, vanislemhc@gmail.com, www.bcminiaturehorseclubs/vimhc
2 VIMHC Barb McDonald Clinic & Mentor Day, vanislemhc@gmail.com, www.bcminiaturehorseclubs/vimhc
3-9 LANGLEY BC, Learn Equine Massage! Certification Course Sidonia McIntyre, RMT, CEMT, CCF, https://www.equinerehab.ca
10-16 EDMONTON AB, Learn Equine Massage! Certification Course Sidonia McIntyre, RMT, CEMT, CCF, https://www.equinerehab.ca
13-16 HOOF TRIMMING CLINIC, St. Andrews MB, 204-771-5335, https://www.hoofgeeks.ca
16 DRESSAGE TEST PRACTICE DAY (1 of 4), Copper Hills Equestrian Centre, Kamloops BC, Ann Wallin 778-220-7898, http://copperhillsequestrian.ca
17-May 26 CALGARY BC, 6 week advanced Equine Massage Therapy Certification Course Sidonia McIntyre, RMT, CEMT, CCF, https://www.equinerehab.ca
20-23 HOOF TRIMMING CLINIC, Weyburn SK, 204-771-5335, https://www.hoofgeeks.ca
21-22 SPRING SIDEWALK SALE, Diamond H Tack, Kelowna BC, 250-762-5631, www.diamondhtack.ca
21-23 INTERIOR DESERT CIRCUIT Show Series, https://vernonridingclub.com
23 DRESSAGE SHOW SERIES, Beban Park Equestrian Centre, Nanaimo BC, Monique Fraser rosewyn@haw.ca
27-30 HOOF TRIMMING CLINIC, Russell MB, 204-771-5335, https://www.hoofgeeks.ca
28-30 BCMT CLINIC & SHOW, Rock N River Ranch, Salmon Arm BC, e-mail Nancy nmpellikaan@gmail.com, www.bcmountaintrail.com
28-30 HORSE EXPO CANADA, Westerner Park, Red Deer AB, https://horseexpo.ca
29-30 SKILLS CLINIC & GRADING COMPETITION, Lillooet BC, Mile 0 Riding Club, www.okkma.ca
30 AERC HORSE SHOW, 9 am, Agriplex, Armstrong BC, AERCcanada@gmail.com, www.armstrongenderbyridingclub.ca
30 VIMHC Fast Eddy & Club Meeting, vanislemhc@gmail.com, www.bcminiaturehorseclubs/vimhc
May
tba PLOWING MEET, Silver Creek (Salmon Arm) BC, Inland Draft & Teamster Assoc. on Facebook
3-7 INTERIOR DESERT CIRCUIT Show Series, https://www.kelownaridingclub.ca
4-5 NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP w/Glenn Stewart, Stage 1, Smithers BC, contact Anika 250-846-5494 or anika.gattiker@outlook.com
5 REAL DEAL RANCH HORSE SALE, Perlich Bros. Auction Market, Lethbridge AB, 403-329-3101, www.perlich.auction
5-6 WILD ROSE DRAFT HORSE SALE, Cow Palace, Olds AB, Barb 403-933-5765, dbsteph@telusplanet.net, www.wrdha.com
6 SPRING HORSE SALE, Perlich Bros. Auction Market, Lethbridge AB, 403-329-3101, www.perlich.auction
6-7 BC MOUNTAIN TRAIL CLINIC, Hanging H Arena, Chilliwack BC, e-mail Debbie, hughesqh@telus.net, www.bcmountaintrail.com
6-8 NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP w/Glenn Stewart, Advanced Workshop, Smithers BC, contact Anika 250-846-5494 or anika.gattiker@outlook.com
12-14 SPRING DRESSAGE SHOW, Gold, Southlands Riding Club, Vancouver BC, www.dressagebc.ca
13 SCQHA CLINIC w/Wayne Soderberg (& Fuzzy Horse Show judge), Kelowna Riding Club, Kelowna BC, scqhashow@gmail.com, www.bcqha.com
13-14 BC MOUNTAIN TRAIL CLINIC, Circle Creek, Kamloops BC, e-mail Colleen circlecreek@telus.net, www.bcmountaintrail.com
