Niagara’s finest horse showcase

11/02/2024

11/02/2024

Congratulations to the reserve champion of Niagara’s Finest Horse Showcase. 🥈

Donatello (Doug) is a 2019 16.3h hanoverian black gelding by Don Ma****lo out of Finest Londonderry. Born in Canada and bred by Bennville Equine. In training at Daisy Meadows Equestrian, Doug has been shown by his junior rider and owner, Riley McCoy, successfully in the 2ft6 hunter ring, including several championships, on the silver series in 2024.

Sponsored by Richard Hurst Purina .

11/02/2024

Congratulations to the champion of the Niagara’s Finest Horse Showcase 🏅

Supersonic is a 2016 16.2 Hanoverian chestnut gelding by Sir Gregory (Sir Donnerhall) out of Avaia (Alabaster). He was born in Ontario, Canada bred by Shallow Brook Farms. Currently in training with and owned by Daisy Meadows Equestrian, Sonic has been shown by his adult amateur rider, Gwen Cottle. In 2023 the pair were Caledon Dressage Silver AA Training Champion, and in 2024 Reserve Champion at every Gold AA First Level competition they competed in.

Sponsored by Greenhawk Beamsville

10/31/2024

Congratulations to Nicole Kermath in presenting the Champion In hand 2 year old and younger.

Call me lazy
Born May7 2022
Sire : Once you go lazy QH
Dame: Call me Suzy TB
Breeder and owner
Renate McGillivray

10/31/2024

Our Reserve Champion In hand 2 years old and younger.
Congratulations Barbie Elo.

RSH Ordinary Man
Born June 2022
Sire is Joe Black by Acore KF by Corland
Dam is Sam’s Girl by Samuel’s Legacy by Samuel
Bred by Ravine Ranch Sporthorses
Owned by Barbie Elo

10/17/2024

Here they are!!!

Photo collection by Kim Arndt Photography

10/07/2024

That was a wrap!!
Thank you everyone for participating and helping out.
It really takes a village to run a horse show.
Thank you to our judge Lindsay Grice.
I hope everyone enjoyed themselves and horses and people had an opportunity to get some of property schooling .
Looking forward to who’s going to win the next years Niagara Finest Horse Show Case!
Kim Ardts pictures will be available for purchase soon.
Cheers !

PS if you would like send us your suggestions for next year?
Please message on this page .

10/05/2024

We had a good day here at the Canadian Warmblood Inspection.
Looking forward to another day tomorrow

10/05/2024

Both days are starting at 9 am.
Saturday we start with an in hand clinic .
Come on out and learn
Sunday we start with 3 year old and up in hand .
We are still taking entries for the Sunday.
Please get them to us by Saturday night 7pm .

Come and visit our vendors.
Centerline embroidery
White Cotton Tail body products
Equine artist Vanessa Cuartas.

09/30/2024

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors for the Sunday Niagara’s Finest Horse Showcase.
Purina Richard Hurst.

Peninsula Performance Feeds .
Lincoln Vet Services .
Greenhawk Beamsville
The Rider.

Please let us know if you would like to sponsor our local event.
We can’t make this happen without your support.

09/27/2024

Link to the entry form for the a inspection and Saturday program has been fixed. It's on the Event link below.

09/27/2024

Guidelines for presenting a horse in hand

Gloves and helmet by competition standards must be worn

Purpose
The overall purpose of the in-hand discipline is to present the horse in a way that makes the horse look and act in the best possible way both standing still and moving. The horse will be shown in a bridle (ideally with a snaffle bit) and reins (ideally which are not bulky but slender and easy to hold in the hand).
Young horses can be presented in a leather halter and lead .The handler must behave discreetly in order to let the attention be concentrated on the horse.
A horse will be presented to the judges on the triangle. The longest side of the triangle must be 35-40m between D and A. The distance between B and C is recommended to be 20-25m.
Each participant will be allowed the assistance of a ‘whip handler’ using a lunge whip. The function of the whip handler is to discreetly keep the horse going forward at all times but at the same time not to interfere as to upset the rhythm and balance of the horse Competitors may instead carry a training whip that is held in the left hand instead of an assistant whip handler
Please be aware that unnecessary punishment of the horse may lead to disqualification of the discipline.
Throughout the presentation control over the reins/ lead is important whilst demonstrating elegance in holding the reins. Safety is paramount.

Stage 1. At the signal of the judge the competitor will enter at A and walk in a straight line to B towards the judge.
Stage 2. On reaching the judge at B the competitor will present the horse in front of the judge at a halt at an open stance with the left side of the horse nearest to the judge. Horse should stand as still as possible.

In front of judge the competitor will step to the front of the horse at approximately one arm’s length.
When positioned the competitor will answer questions as presented.

Stage 3. At signal of the judge the competitor will walk to C and return back to B .
Stage 4. On reaching B you will turn right and trot towards D , turning right and displaying extended trot towards A and turning right back to the judge at B.
On reaching B you are to transition to the walk and proceed to E returning to present the horse to the judge at B.
Stage 5. Present horse in open stance .
When excused, you may leave the triangle and line up .

09/27/2024

Still looking for some horses two and under for the “ In Hand “ class

Bring your young horses out for an off property schooling and get some great pictures of your horses!
Yes Kim Arndt is coming to take pictures.

Don’t know what to do?
You will not be the only one.
This class is after the older horses. You can watch a class before you go in yours .

09/24/2024

Here’s the form again.
Remember horses of all ages can enter the competition.

Horses 8 years and younger can compete for the championship and reserve championship.

You can enter using this form and emailing back to [email protected]
Or go to the website of West Niagara Fair, Equestrian Events, Niagara’s Finest.

All payments can be made to [email protected]

Stall rental must be organized in advance.

This event caters to young horse development but also gives our community an opportunity to school in an indoor event.

Your support is much appreciated and all profits of this event go back to improving our horse show facility at the West Niagara Fair .

09/16/2024

We are ready for the entries for the Sunday program.
You can email directly to myself at
[email protected]
Or go to the West Niagara Fair website.