08/31/2026
Rainbow Riders’ Fourth Annual EC Bronze Level Dressage Competition ✔️
When we first started hosting this competition in 2022, we never imagined it would grow to what it has become, both for the NL equestrian community and for our riders!
Thank you to our judge, Joan Macartney. It is such privilege to obtain feedback from a FEI 4-Star Dressage judge, as well as a judge with such a kind heart who has so much love for Newfoundland. We are so grateful for Joan’s support.
Thank you to our steward, Sheila Anstey! Shiela is there to steward for us whenever we need her, without fail. To have someone as intelligent, patient, and willing as Sheila is so wonderful.
Thank you to our scribes, Maria Singleton & Jess Pallard! Thanks to these two amazing people, everyone got their feedback promptly and with ease. To volunteer your entire day to being in a hut is not appealing to most, but we assure are grateful!
Thank you to our RR volunteers. It makes us so happy to see our volunteers be a part of such a special event. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without you all. The canteen, barbecuing, building chairs, scooping p**p, manning the gate, early morning barn chores, calling dressage tests, braiding manes, first-aiding, and so much more! The list of jobs goes on and on, but all of these jobs were completed thanks to our volunteers!
Thank you to our barn staff who kept on top of the regular chores on top of the added chaos of show days!
Thank you to our show committee! All willingness to help out when needed is much appreciated. We couldn’t do this without the incredible team we have.
Thank you to our RR riders who competed this weekend. For some, this was their first time ever competing in this event. While the show environment can be overwhelming and stressful, we are so proud of all of them for how they carried themselves. For other RR riders, they have done this competition every single year. It is amazing to think about the riders who entered the ring 4 years ago and who they are today. So much growth in their perspectives of competitive horseback riding and overall skill. We are so proud of everyone on team RR! Congratulations!
Thank you to all competitors from this weekend. Everyone riding demonstrated such inspiring sportsmanship and horsemanship. The love every rider has for their horse did not go unnoticed. We saw so many teams leave the ring smiling no matter what, simply because of the love between horse and rider. We are so grateful for everyone who shows with us. It is such a pleasure to watch you all ride. Congratulations!
And of course, thank you to the horses. We owe all of this to them. The horses this weekend showed bravery, pride, and skill. They most importantly, are all so loved. Each of these horses have their own strengths and their own personalities. We are so lucky to work with such wonderful animals!
Again, thank you so much everyone! Thank you to everyone mentioned above and more. Congratulations all. We hope to see you all in October for the Fall Finale!
📸 Steph Butt
