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We have been hearing so much about agility with the success of Canadian Agility Championships over this past weekend. What a positive and exuberating chance to bond with your pet. Did you know there is also agility for horses? The sport dubbed combined driving (also known as CDE) is a fast-moving, water-splashing, invigorating sport that combines the tradition of carriage driving in dressage and the excitement and challenge of a marathon, as well as the precision of an obstacle course. The horses, like the dogs in Agility, come in all shapes, sizes, breeds, and cross breeds. It's one of the few sports where age and sex isn't a factor. It is a three-phase test consisting of dressage, marathon, and cones, with each phase of the competition looking for a differ-

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Horses have their own tests of agility
ANIMAL TRACKS
by Kathi Travers
ent aspect of the horse's training and the driver's capability to work the horse. Dressage is a test in which movement demonstrates the training and obedience of the team. It can be likened to that of the sport of figure skating where precision and elegance and tradition is the key. Marathon is a cross-country obstacle course consisting of three to five timed sections. Eight man-made obstacles are constructed often through treed areas and water. The ability of the driver and endurance of the horse is tested. Safety is always the number one priority. The objective is to produce what appears to be an effortless test, despite its difficulty. The third phase is cones, in which a series of up to 20 pairs of numbered cones are set up. The course must be driven in sequence within a time allowance. Each phase has it's own scoring system. Speed is not the issue. Accuracy and precision are. This sport helps to establish a positive relationship between horse and driver with a goal to better communication and training with the horse. If this fast growing sport tweaks your interest, Ken Huber, from Mission, will be in Prince George, Sept. 5-7. He will be conducting a driving clinic, introducing the participants to the exciting world of driving. Some of the topics to be covered include theory, harness fitting, long lining, as well as the sport of combined driving. If you don't have a horse and cart no problem. They are available to rent. For more information, or to book space, call Sue Allen at 563-1670. Space is limited. On another note: Last weekend Ted Coole and his gang at the Roadhouse Cabaret once again demonstrated what great humanitarians they really are. Saturday evening was dedicated to help the animals in distress in the disastrous fires in Kamloops. Super Dog was even there and was seen cutting the rug on the dance floor. Big puppy kisses to Ted and his staff. Don't forget to pick up your pledge sheets for Jog-a-Dog. The 2003 event is happening on Sept. 7 at Cottonwood Island Park. For more information call the SPCA shelter at 562-5511.

Coming eventsAUG. 25 - 28
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SPCA Pet of the Week
P.G. PARENTS OF TWINS AND TRIPLETS ASSOCIATION fundraiser at the College Heights Pub. Dinner at 7 p.m. If you are interested in tickets contact Stacy at 964-2179 or Karen at 964-4425. WOMEN OF THE MOOSE senior's lunch. Noon at the Moose Hall, 663 Douglas St. Tickets $5 each and need to be purchased in advance. Info. 5639504, 563-5981, 564-4164.
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AUG. 29
COFFEE GET-TOGETHER organized by P Parents of Twins and Triplets Assn. .G. at Leslie's, 17475 Highway 16 west. All families with multiples welcome. For info. call 560-5677, or 964-4425.

PARENTS OF TWINS AND TRIPLETS ASSOCIATION Coffee get together at Bubba Baloos from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. All families with multiples welcome.

SEPT. 9
PRINCE GEORGE HORSE SOCIETY holds its AGM at the Civic Centre in Room 209. Registration at 6:30 p.m., meeting to follow. LADIES AUXILIARY TO THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION #43 general meeting in the auditorium at 8 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend. Info. Arline 562-6859.

AUG. 29 - SEPT. 1
DREAM LOTTERY sponsored by P Elks .G. and Royal Purple at Pine Centre mall, near Coles. Proceeds support four B.C. Elks camps. Total $69,000 in prizes. For info. call 564-5643, or 964-7347.

SEPT. 13
POKER RIDE with proceeds to Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at Trapping Creek Ranch, 45 km south on Highway 97. Start 10 a.m. - noon. Pledge forms, info. at Spruce Capital Feeds and West Fork Feeds. Contact Verna at 330-4437, or Karen at 330-4494. LE CIRCLE DE FRANCAIS corn roast at 4:30 p.m. Karaoke, volleyball and a treasure hunt. Bring your picnic. $1 per person. AGM for the Rheingold Club at 7:30 p.m. at the Days Inn, 600 Quebec St. P.G. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY open house 10 a.m. to noon in the Zion Lutheran Church on Tabor Blvd. Info. 963-7362.

AUG. 29 - 31
VANDERHOOF QUARTER HORSE SHOW at the Nechako Valley Exhibition grounds in Vanderhoof. For information call 614-4019 or 563-3142.

SEPT. 11
AWANA KIDS CLUB Registration at Hartland Baptist Church, 6599 Driftwood Rd, at 6 p.m. AWANA is a weekly club (Thursdays from 6-8 p.m.) for girls and boys from age three to Grade 6. It is a time of games, crafts, Bible stories and activities. For more information, call 962-8641. HRDC INFORMATION SESSION at the Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. Information on income security for seniors. Starts at 6 p.m. All seniors welcome. Info. 564-5888.

This solid black rex rabbit, named Major Bunny, is a neutered male. He is two years old and likes dogs, walks on a leash and is litter trained. Reference number 6825.

AUG. 30 - SEPT. 1
CALEDONIA RAMBLERS are leading a moderate/strenuous/backpack hike to Mt. Robson/Berg Lake. Contact coordinator about where/when to meet. For info. contact Kim at 614-0532.

AUG. 31
FAMILY FUN FAIR at Westwood Church, 2658 Ospika Blvd., 1-4 p.m. Kiddie games, pirate ship, obstacle course for teens, food available. Fun for the whole family. Adults free, kids $1. Everyone welcome. CALEDONIA RAMBLERS are leading an easy hike to Tabor Mtn. Meet behind city hall at 9:30 a.m. For info. contact Alan at 963-7522. GRASSY TRAILS HIKING CLUB hike to Cranbrook Hill. Meet at 9 a.m. Pine Centre parking lot. Info. Rosemarie, 564-9054, or Karen, 562-5939.

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SEPT. 2
WHITE SPRUCE HARMONY CHORUS Acapella women's chorus starts today and runs every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Studion 2880. Info. Jill 563-8677.

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SEPT. 3
REGISTRATION and first class of Yalenka Ukrainian Dancers Society, 6 p.m. at the Yalenka Hall, 933 Patricia Blvd. Dance, language and culture classes. For info. call 563-4974, or 564-9102.

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SEPT. 5
LIVE LATIN BAND in Prince George from Vancouver will be performing at the Westwood Sports Pub. Tickets are $15 and available at the Westwood Pub or by phoning Patricia at 565-5314. CRIB TOURNAMENT at the Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. Registration at 11 a.m. Play at 11:30 a.m. $6 at the door. Everyone 19 years and older welcome. Info. 564-3287.

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SEPT. 7
GRASSY TRAILS HIKING CLUB hike to Blackwater Canyon, bring lunch. Meet at 9 a.m. Pine Centre parking lot. Info. Rosemarie, 564-9054, or Karen, 5625939. GYMKHANA at 10 a.m. at Lakes Community Horse Club arena, 20 km down Chief Lake Road across from Nukko Lake Hall. Barrel racing, pole bending, flag race, ring spearing, etc. DIRTY TRAIL RIDERS Horse poker ride west of town. $25 a hand includes a meal. $1,000 first prize. Info. Stephanie 964-8603. HARVEST CELEBRATION 2121 Queensway from 1 - 4 p.m. Free food, live music, info. sharing, celebration of the garden, bring own lawn chair. Info. 564-3568 ext. 230.

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CANADIAN SKI PATROL Information and first night of classes. 7 p.m. at the Hart Highlands Winter Club. Info. Lanita or Gordon at 962-5634.

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