Southlands Riding Club

🌟 One Night. Lasting Impact. 🌟

Every jump around our track.
Every horse that competes in McCleery.
Every rider who enjoys our facility.

It all starts with a community that cares.

The Summer Soirée is more than a fundraiser—it's an opportunity to invest in the future of Southlands Riding Club while enjoying an incredible evening with friends old and new.

✨ Dancing under the stars
✨ Great food
✨ Lawn games and activities
✨ Amazing company
✨ A beautiful summer evening

📅 Saturday, July 18
🕔 5:00 PM

🎟 $200 per person
🎟 $1,800 table of 10

Let's come together and make a difference for the next generation of riders, horses, and events at SRC.

✨ NOT A GALA. NOT A BBQ. A SUMMER SOIRÉE. ✨

Join us for an unforgettable summer evening under the stars in support of the future of Southlands Riding Club.

Enjoy great food, dancing, lawn games, friends, and a beautiful outdoor setting while helping us complete two important projects that will benefit our entire community:

🏇 The Track Improvement Project
🐴 McCleery Ring Improvements

Whether you're a rider, parent, volunteer, sponsor, or friend of SRC, this is your opportunity to celebrate summer and make a lasting impact.

📅 Saturday, July 18
🕔 5:00 PM

👗 Summer Soirée Attire
Think sundresses, linen shirts, sport coats, and summer style—dressy, fun, and comfortable. No black tie required!

🎟 $200 per person
🎟 $1,800 table of 10

Grab your friends, reserve a table, and help us build the future of Southlands Riding Club.

🏆✨ Butet Team Equitation Challenge Results ✨🏆

What a fantastic way to finish the weekend!

A huge thank you to Butet Saddles for sponsoring the Butet Team Equitation Challenge, one of the most unique and challenging classes of the show. This wasn't just about jumping a course—it was about demonstrating true horsemanship, precision, adjustability, and partnership.

Designed to test riders well beyond a traditional round, competitors were asked to navigate a course featuring lead changes, a three-loop serpentine, a turn on the forehand, trot fences, stride adjustments, and technical questions throughout the track. The class was judged by both of our hunter judges, who evaluated the riders on their effectiveness, accuracy, and overall equitation.

We were thrilled to see so many riders step up and give this challenging class a try!

🎉 Congratulations to our winners:

🥇 Robyn Hunt & Millie Jean
🥇 Julia Stanley & BP Scarlet
🥇 Clare Carmichael & Idole du Roi

🥈 Ceilidh McKay & Pretty Woman
🥈 Quinn Haggins & SSE Slow Motion
🥈 Clementine Hitkari & Caramelo

🥉 Jessica Tam & Carino
🥉Melody Zhou & Laryana 2
🥉Natalie Adler & Momentum

🏅 4th – Julie Heinen & Matter to Me
🏅 4th – Selina Xu & Con Estilo
🏅 4th – Stephanie Burtchett & Nocturne NPF

🏅 5th – Lyla Steinberg & Loaded Z
🏅 5th – Jordan Wong & CHECK ME OUT
🏅 5th – Klara Fielding & CENTRE POINTE

Thank you to everyone who entered and embraced the challenge. Classes like this help develop the skills that make great horsemen and horsewomen, and it was wonderful to watch riders think through every question the course presented.

And once again, thank you to Butet Saddles for supporting this special class and helping us bring something different and educational to the Summer Kick Off! 🐴💙

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🏆🐴 ACERA Insurance Junior/Amateur Mini Prix Results 🐴🏆
What an incredible Mini Prix to wrap up another exciting day at the Austeville Summer Kick Off!
With 18 entries stepping up to the challenge, riders navigated a demanding first round before returning for a thrilling jump-off. The competition was fierce, the atmosphere electric, and the riding exceptional from start to finish.
A huge thank you to ACERA Insurance for sponsoring this fan-favourite class and supporting ourJunior and Amateur competitors.
🎉 Congratulations to our top finishers:
🥇 Ayma Wagner & Avalanche
🥈 Lisa Anderson & Annie 42
🥉 Shea Vandekerkhove & Obscuro
🏅 4th – Taylor Clarke & Equinox
🏅 5th – Tavia MacKenzie & Lincoln V'ant Hof Van Butswerve
🏅 6th – Katrina Kemp & Favoriet HBC
Congratulations to all 18 competitors who took part in tonight's Mini Prix. These classes showcase the dedication, partnership, and sportsmanship that make our horse show community so special.
Thank you again to ACERA Insurance for helping make this class possible and for your continued support of equestrian sport at Southlands Riding Club.

📸 Drop your favourite Mini Prix photos in the comments!


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🐴🏆 Limited Editions Lego Pony Hunter Derby Results 🏆🐴

What a fantastic Pony Hunter Derby today at the Austeville Summer Kick Off! With 12 entries competing, our pony riders put on a wonderful display of style, horsemanship, and sportsmanship.

A huge thank you to Limited Editions Lego for sponsoring this exciting class and helping make it such a special opportunity for our competitors.

🎉 Congratulations to our top placings:

🥇 1st – Liner Zhao & Split The Sea
🥈 2nd – Nina Javidan & Shenanigans
🥉 3rd – Arielle Wolff & Famous Amos
🏅 4th – Kate McLean & Beam Me Up Scotty
🏅 5th – Jane Zang & Flawless Gem
🏅 6th – Amanda Barlow & Red Storm

Congratulations to all 12 competitors for showcasing the future of our sport. The pony divisions always bring plenty of talent, determination, and smiles to the ring, and today was no exception!

Thank you again to Limited Editions Lego for supporting our riders and helping create such a memorable class. 💙🐴🏅

🌟 Sunday's Special Awards 🌟

As we wrap up an incredible weekend at the Austeville Summer Kick Off, we'd like to recognize two outstanding competitors!

🏇 Ride of the Day
Congratulations to Heather Praill & Momentum! Our judge noted a lovely consistency and a flowing round, making Heather a deserving recipient of today's Ride of the Day award. Well done on a beautiful performance!

👗 Best Dressed Rider
Congratulations to Sarah Munro and Dustis Nip Of Bourbon for earning today's Best Dressed Rider award!

A huge thank you to CWD for sponsoring our Best Dressed Rider awards throughout the weekend. Your support helps us celebrate the professionalism, turnout, and attention to detail that make our sport so special. Sarah will be taking home a $250 CWD gift card!

Thank you to all of our competitors, coaches, families, volunteers, officials, and sponsors for making this weekend such a success. ❤️🐴

🌟 Saturday's Special Awards 🌟

A huge congratulations to our Saturday award winners at the Austeville Summer Kick Off!

👗 Best Dressed Rider
Congratulations to Amanda Barlow, selected by our judges for her polished and professional turnout in the show ring.

A special thank you to CWD for sponsoring our Best Dressed Rider award and helping us celebrate the style, presentation, and professionalism that make our sport so special. Amanda will be taking home a $250 CWD gift card!

🏇 Ride of the Day
Congratulations to Michaela Cox! Our judge recognized Michaela's significant improvement throughout the weekend, noting an efficient, quiet, and effective ride. A well-deserved recognition for excellent horsemanship and dedication.

Thank you to all of our competitors for making this such a fantastic weekend. We love celebrating not only great results, but also the hard work, sportsmanship, and attention to detail that make our horse show community so incredible. ❤️🐴

Thank You Butet! 🐎❤️

We are incredibly grateful to Butet for sponsoring the Butet Team Equitation Challenge at this year's Austeville Summer Kick Off!

For decades, Butet has been recognized around the world for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and a commitment to helping horse and rider perform at their very best. Their dedication to quality and excellence makes them a perfect partner for a class that celebrates horsemanship, equitation, and teamwork.

The Butet Team Equitation Challenge will bring together teams of three riders for a unique CET-style competition combining jumping and flat work, with over $1,000 in prizes on offer, including championship blankets, saddle pads, and hats.

We're proud to have such an iconic equestrian brand supporting our competitors and helping make this class one of the highlights of the weekend.

Thank you, Butet, for investing in our riders and our community. We can't wait to see the teams take on the challenge!

🌟 Thank You, Cypress Hills Capital! 🌟

Southlands Riding Club would like to extend a huge thank you to Cypress Hills Capital for sponsoring both our Junior Trot Poles Division and Open Trot Poles Division at the Summer Kick Off Show! 🐴💙

These divisions are where many riders begin their horse show journey, building confidence, developing ring skills, and creating positive experiences that foster a lifelong love of the sport. By supporting these grassroots divisions, Cypress Hills Capital is helping make equestrian competition more accessible and enjoyable for riders of all ages and experience levels.

We are incredibly grateful for their commitment to our community and for investing in the future of equestrian sport. Their support helps ensure that our newest competitors have the opportunity to step into the ring, set goals, and celebrate their achievements.

Please join us in thanking Cypress Hills Capital for helping make our Summer Kick Off a success! 👏🏆🐎

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Thank You CWD! ❤️

A huge thank you to CWD for sponsoring our Best Dressed Award at the Austeville Summer Kick Off!

Each day of the show, one lucky competitor received a $250 CWD Gift Card, rewarding the effort, professionalism, and attention to detail that make our sport so special.

From beautifully turned-out horses to riders who take pride in every detail, this award celebrates the presentation and sportsmanship that help make horse shows memorable.

We are incredibly grateful for CWD's support of our competitors and our community. Be sure to keep an eye out for our daily Best Dressed winners throughout the weekend!

Thank you, CWD, for helping make this event even more exciting! 🎉