✦ JUNE 5 - 8, 2025 ✦ PONOKA, AB ✦ CALNASH ARGRICULTURAL EVENT CENTER ✦
Our summer horse show is dedicated to Arabian horses and includes classes for All Breeds, Saddlebreds, Morgans, and Youth. There's something for every equestrian enthusiast!
We are immensely grateful to everyone who made our 2024 show a resounding success! Your support and participation mean the world to us. As we look ahead, we are excited to celebrate our 60th Anniversary with a fun-filled 2025 Show Season!
We can't wait to see you there!
We are immensely grateful to everyone who made our 2024 show a resounding success! Your support and participation mean the world to us. As we look ahead, we are excited to celebrate our 60th Anniversary with a fun-filled 2025 Show Season!
We can't wait to see you there!
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Main Ring Judge
Michael Van Handel Meet Michael Van Handel, the judge for our 2025 show! Hailing from the picturesque state of Wisconsin, Michael brings over two decades of experience in owning and breeding Arabians and Half Arabians, including several National Champions. As an active amateur competitor and showman, he knows the ins and outs of the show ring. Michael's academic background is just as impressive, with a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science and a Master's degree in Business Administration. By day, he works in Marketing for Purina Animal Nutrition, a subsidiary of Land O'Lakes, Inc., where he combines his passion for animals with his professional expertise. With his extensive knowledge and hands-on experience, Michael Van Handel is sure to bring a unique and insightful perspective to the judging panel at Aurora 2025! Aurora is happy to have Michael be our judge for the 2025 60th Anniversary Summer Horse Show! Thank you Michael! |
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Dressage & Sport Horse Judge
Rebecca Cade We are delighted to introduce Rebecca Cade, a distinguished FEI-level competitor, rider, and trainer, as our Dressage and Sport Horse Judge. Hailing from Red Deer, Alberta, Rebecca brings a wealth of experience and passion to our event. Rebecca is a certified NCCP Level 1 coach, an AEF-certified dressage judge, and an Equestrian Canada Basic Dressage judge. Her lifelong love for horses began at an early age, and she has had the privilege of learning from many top FEI and Olympic riders in Alberta. With her extensive expertise and unwavering dedication to the sport, we are thrilled to have Rebecca join us. Welcome, Rebecca! |
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The Photographer
Blou Photography Aurora is thrilled to announce the return of Blou Bates Photography as our official show photographer! Get ready to strike a pose and cherish the memories with their expert eye behind the lens. Welcome back, Blou Photography! Please keep in mind the images on her website are copyrighted, and must be purchased before downloading or sharing. https://www.bloubates.ca |
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2025 Summer Horse Show Forms
| 2025 Tentative Schedule |
| 2025 Aurora Prize List |
| 2025 Breed and Division Schedule |
| Tentative Schedule - Updated May 20.pdf |
| Class By Division - Updated May 16.pdf |
| 2025 Arabian Entry Form |
| 2025 All Breed Entry Form |
| Vaccination Documentation.pdf |
| Qualifications Information.pdf |
2025 Patterns
Class 121-A/HA/AA/AATH Showmanship 19 & over - Pattern level 1 C
Class 122-A/HA/AA Showmanship 18 & under-Pattern level 1 C
Class 123- All Breed Showmanship 17 & under-Pattern Level 1 E
Class 124- All breed Showmanship 18 & over-Pattern Level 1 E
Class 142 All breed Ranch Riding Open - Ranch Riding Pattern 1
Class 143 Arabian Ranch Riding Open- Ranch Riding Pattern 1
Class 144 HA Ranch Riding Open-Ranch Riding Pattern 1
Class 145 Arabian Ranch Riding ATR- Ranch Riding Pattern 3
Class 146 HA Ranch Riding ATR-Ranch Riding Pattern 3
Class 146 A Arabian Ranch Riding Jr Horse- Ranch Riding Pattern 3
Class 146B HA/AA Ranch Riding Jr Horse- Ranch Riding Pattern 3
Class 153- All Breed Equine Canada Medal Saddle seat-Pattern Level 1 F
Class 161 AHA Hunt Seat Eq Medal JTR- Pattern Level 1 U
Class 162 All Breed Reining ATR-NRHA Pattern 2
Class 163 Arabian Reining Open-NRHA Pattern 5
Class 163 HA Reining Open- NRHA Pattern 5
Class 172 AHA Medal Western Horsemanship-Pattern Level 1 C
Class 178 AHA Medal Saddleseat Eq - Pattern Level 1C
Class 207 All Breed Adult Saddle Seat Equitation- Saddle Seat Level 2 Pattern S
Class 209 Arabian Reining ATR-NRHA Pattern 6
Class 210 HA Reining ATR- NRHA Pattern 6
Class 211 All Breed Reining Open- NRHA Pattern 5
Class 212 Arabian Reining Jr Horse - NRHA Pattern 6
Class 121-A/HA/AA/AATH Showmanship 19 & over - Pattern level 1 C
Class 122-A/HA/AA Showmanship 18 & under-Pattern level 1 C
Class 123- All Breed Showmanship 17 & under-Pattern Level 1 E
Class 124- All breed Showmanship 18 & over-Pattern Level 1 E
Class 142 All breed Ranch Riding Open - Ranch Riding Pattern 1
Class 143 Arabian Ranch Riding Open- Ranch Riding Pattern 1
Class 144 HA Ranch Riding Open-Ranch Riding Pattern 1
Class 145 Arabian Ranch Riding ATR- Ranch Riding Pattern 3
Class 146 HA Ranch Riding ATR-Ranch Riding Pattern 3
Class 146 A Arabian Ranch Riding Jr Horse- Ranch Riding Pattern 3
Class 146B HA/AA Ranch Riding Jr Horse- Ranch Riding Pattern 3
Class 153- All Breed Equine Canada Medal Saddle seat-Pattern Level 1 F
Class 161 AHA Hunt Seat Eq Medal JTR- Pattern Level 1 U
Class 162 All Breed Reining ATR-NRHA Pattern 2
Class 163 Arabian Reining Open-NRHA Pattern 5
Class 163 HA Reining Open- NRHA Pattern 5
Class 172 AHA Medal Western Horsemanship-Pattern Level 1 C
Class 178 AHA Medal Saddleseat Eq - Pattern Level 1C
Class 207 All Breed Adult Saddle Seat Equitation- Saddle Seat Level 2 Pattern S
Class 209 Arabian Reining ATR-NRHA Pattern 6
Class 210 HA Reining ATR- NRHA Pattern 6
Class 211 All Breed Reining Open- NRHA Pattern 5
Class 212 Arabian Reining Jr Horse - NRHA Pattern 6
Events
2025 Results
| 2025 Aurora Results |
2025 Sponsors
Enormous gratitude to our incredible sponsors whose unwavering support brings the Aurora Summer Horse Show to life! Your commitment makes this event possible, and we couldn't do it without you. Thank you!
| Aurora 2025 Summer Horse Show Sponsorship Levels |
| Aurora 2025 Summer Horse Show Sponsorship Letter |
2025 Sponsors
Gold SponsorsEhret Equine
Account for the Bottom Line Be Crafts & Sewlutions Downey Family Amal Arabians Huckleberry's Cafe Jackson Place Royden Arabians Ed & Orrice Harron Christensen & McLean Roofing Jubinville Family Premier Furniture & Mattress Chinook Country Law S&B Distributing Class SponsorsLead Line Class & Gift sponsors - Jubinville Family, Amal Arabians, Garry & Deb Stephens, and the Dyrvik Family
Rainbow Sand Jars - Trusted Touch Equine Bodywork Youth Lunch - Richardson Pioneer Lamont A & W Ponoka Aspen Park Equine Blou Bates Photography Boston Pizza Broadmoor Sherwood Park Boston Pizza Calgary Trail Boston Pizza Ponoka Brouwer Performance Horses Burnt Forest Supply Carol Spriggs Christine & Garry Sigmund Christine Loo Cineplex Cinemas South Common Clover Bar Feeds Courier Equine Park Crystal Glass Canada Leduc Danika Desmond Dental Elements Dr Bryan Layton Diane McLaughlin Downey Family Dwight Sartison Elk Island Spirts Co Fort in View Golf Course Fortier Family Gisele Gaudet-Amigo Greenhawk Edmonton Herbers Veterinary Services High Horse Coffee INN Hotels Ice Cream Depot - Nisku Jamie & Mario Marouell Jan & Trevor Fletcher/Lost Cyte Wages Jean Kot Joeys Sherwood Park Jones Boys Julie Corbett Kane Veterinary Supplies Kathy & Dan Dumaresq KenLii Arabians Kirby Vestby Kuhlmann’s Greenhouse Garden Market Lidia Capella Lindsay Decker Lisa Chovin Maitland Family Marc and Sandy Tougas Marsha Tindall & Darren Neis Melissa Detta Montana’s Norwax-Jamie Marouelli Nucor Rebar Fabrication Parkland Arabian Horse Association Pat Bonar Pearl River Restaurant Edmonton Pied D’or American Cocker Spaniels Carol Dorin Ponoka Golf Course Prairie Leather Works RecRoom Edmonton Rig Hand Distillery Leduc County Roxx Sandy Eatock Secret Admirer Seward Family Shampooches - Deb Cooper Sherlock Holmes Sherwood Park Source Snowboard & Skate Shop Starbucks Sherwood Park Steve Jubinville & Payson Cove Tim Hortons Tamarack Timber Coffee Co Ponoka Toller Bistro Lacombe Tomanek Farms Ultimixx United Rentals Water & Ice Company Leduc |
Silver SponsorsHighland Park Equestrian
Kim Seward Training Dennis & Willa Miller Neigh Barks Feed & Pet Store Leigh Johnston Real Estate G&E Pharmacy INNS Hotel Tamara Fifth Avenue Bow Valley Forge Shoppers Drug Mart Hamptons Market Tracey Johanson The Barn Garden Centre Ramada by Wyndham Ponoka Hospitality SponsorAccount For the Bottom Line
Belterre Farms - Comeau Family Chinook Country Law Clover Leaf Stables Eq Centre Delaney Veterinary Services Dr. Dan Headington Emma Dufresne Jackson Place Village Redco Environmental Secret Admirers x 2 Spoons Arabians Debbie & Garry Stephens Whelihan Show Horses Youth T-Shirt SponsorAmal Arabians
American Saddlebred Horse Association Arabian Horse Reading Literacy Project Dr Natalie Animal Chiro JP Equestrian RDM Co Wellness Richardson Pioneer Lamont Weatherdon Family Wolf Midstream |