Golden Valley Equestrian Center
RR 2 314026 Range Road 233 GPS N.51 40' 51" W 113 11'42" T0M 2A0 Three Hills, AB, Canada

The hay was dry but storm clouds off to the west on Saturday afternoon. One round of the field when the wind hit and this is about all that's left. Oh well, I wanted to be a hay farmer!

Departure to Pincher Creek at 9:30 this morning. What a week this has been! It's now back to the normal day to day stuff like cutting hay and spending time with our own horses. We have thoroughly enjoyed having so many people here to visit these beautiful Hanoverian horses and chat with the RCMP ride members. These are memories of a lifetime.

Loading the vans to ride in Carstairs at 7PM. They will be returning here about 9:30 PM for the night. There is still opportunity to attend the stable to see them off in the morning - expect their departure to be about 10 AM.

The day of rest was enjoyed by the horses and ride members in our community. Many found their way to Drumheller to visit the Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, some to Golf at Three Hills Golf course and others checked out the town. Sgt. Dawson came out to the stables and used the outdoor ring to school some of the younger horses and commented on the peaceful setting and enthusiasm of the visitors coming by to visit the horses. Those on duty at the stable put polish on their kit in their spare time - thus the photo of Cst Babinec's boots! This was a time for us to get to know and and discover the unique characters of some of these horses. It is only fitting that "Teddy" the horse ridden by Sergeant Major Martin Kohnen who leads the members into the ride and takes the salute, is stabled at the 1st stall, greeting all the visitors.

A Day in the Life of Empress Empress Meets a Porcupine Thank you Dr. Dwayne - Valley Vet for removing 40 quills

Thanks to East Central Review for this write up!

The hay was dry but storm clouds off to the west on Saturday afternoon. One round of the field when the wind hit and this is about all that's left. Oh well, I wanted to be a hay farmer!

Departure to Pincher Creek at 9:30 this morning. What a week this has been! It's now back to the normal day to day stuff like cutting hay and spending time with our own horses. We have thoroughly enjoyed having so many people here to visit these beautiful Hanoverian horses and chat with the RCMP ride members. These are memories of a lifetime.

Loading the vans to ride in Carstairs at 7PM. They will be returning here about 9:30 PM for the night. There is still opportunity to attend the stable to see them off in the morning - expect their departure to be about 10 AM.

The day of rest was enjoyed by the horses and ride members in our community. Many found their way to Drumheller to visit the Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology, some to Golf at Three Hills Golf course and others checked out the town. Sgt. Dawson came out to the stables and used the outdoor ring to school some of the younger horses and commented on the peaceful setting and enthusiasm of the visitors coming by to visit the horses. Those on duty at the stable put polish on their kit in their spare time - thus the photo of Cst Babinec's boots! This was a time for us to get to know and and discover the unique characters of some of these horses. It is only fitting that "Teddy" the horse ridden by Sergeant Major Martin Kohnen who leads the members into the ride and takes the salute, is stabled at the 1st stall, greeting all the visitors.

Canadian pride alive and well at RCMP Musical Ride. http://ow.ly/L0mW50v9IX7

Day 3 - The Ride

Day 1 complete - tomorrow morning two horses and riders are off to Trochu for viewing at the senior's lodge. The ride for Three Hills at 6:30 in the heat, the forecast is for 34 degrees! Several large fans are set up to keep the horses cool. Several visitors at the stable today and there are some bus tours expected tomorrow.

Following 6 months of planning, the big day has arrived. The arrival of the RCMP Musical ride vans with 33 horses and riders is scheduled for 1 PM this afternoon. Everything is ready for their arrival. Thanks to Julie and John for helping all day yesterday with final landscaping and preparations.

The RCMP Musical Ride is returning to Golden Valley Equestrian Center - arrival time estimated early afternoon Monday July 22. Stables are open 9AM -9PM daily. July 22 - Arrival/set up July 23 - Ride at Three Hills School Grounds 6:30 PM July 24 - Day off for horses July 25 - Travel to Carstairs in the PM then return... July 26 - Depart for Pincher Creek See more

Saturday June 2nd is "Horse Day" all across Canada! Our stable has joined hundreds of others celebrating the event by having an open house from 11AM until 4PM. Come by and meet the horses. Sophie, Katie. Katrina and Empress look forward to meeting you!

"Empress" is introduced to her Aunt Katrina following a 3 day trip across the country. In true Canadian fashion she proudly stepped off the truck and checked out her new home after saying goodbye to her Percheron travel companion. Thank you Marvin, TamMar transport, you provide an invaluable service. Your love and care for your precious cargo is so appreciated!

Camping overnight on the banks of the Bow, meeting and having breakfast with special guest Darrel Janz, winning a 2nd prize ribbon in our classification and showing our beautiful Canadians to thousands of spectators at the Calgary Stampede Parade, all with caring and helpul friends. Nothing could be better than this!