On Saturday April 21st, the Equestrian Club at John Paul II Catholic High School hosted their inaugural event. The Equestrian Club was formed on March 22, 2012 and has about 15 members. The club’s charter is to educate and encourage interest and participation in equestrian activities, equine science and care. The event included four horses (Quincy, Gabby, Luke and Katie) owned by club members. The activity was a saddling demonstration where horse owners explained the importance of grooming and knowledge of a horse’s anatomy. They also explained the different types of saddles used for Barrel Racing, Western Pleasure, and English riding as well as a variety of bridles. Members were able to get up close and personal with the horses and gain some hands-on experience in equestrian care.
The club's next meeting will be in May to determine the next activities and the first riding event early in the 2012-2013 school year. Many thanks to our parent moderators, the Sebastyn family!