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The Jay O Jay Horsemanship Demonstration August 28
 This free horsemanship demonstration was given by one of the best-known and most experienced horsemen in Canada. That's Jay O Jay who is now based in Langley. He gave a similar demonstration to VTEA in 2003 on VTEA's 20th Anniversary and it was a real pleasure to all that he agreed to do this again.
The intent was to give added publicity to VTEA but it also picks up an approach now being suggested by the Langley Horse Federation as a way of boosting the horse industry and horse-related activities in Langley. To help the community know more about horses, it was suggested that the development of a series of specialty clinics held by high-caliber clinicians should be encouraged. This demonstration hosted by VTEA was a fine example of what is possible.
The demonstration would not have been possible without the most generous support of Dare's Country Feed and Supply, which donated the use of a large round pen for the occasion. They also donated a number of gift certificates so door prizes were also given away including products from Greenhawk and Stampede and DVDs by Jay O Jay.
As it turned out, the event was held on the same day as the major Grand Prix event at Thunderbird Park but nevertheless over 60 enthusiastic visitors came to see this demonstration.
Jay O Jay helps riders build the foundation on which they can have a successful relationship with their horse. Despite having broken a foot some 6 weeks prior when a horse fell and crushed his foot, he demonstrated just what is possible with his own young horses, Casper and Junior who are yearlings and step-brothers and Grace who is a 3 year old mare. He had the assistance of Melanie Williams who rode Grace to show off what can be achieved.
The session concluded with a Question and Answer session, where the horses were again involved in demonstrating the answers to some excellent questions. Anyone who wishes to follow up with Jay O Jay can call him at 778-887-1833 or e-mail him at jayojay@gmail.com.
The pictures below show some of the highlights and display the intense interest the demonstration brought out among the spectators.
Melanie rides Grace up on to the box, which is particularly difficult for the horse, since it cannot see its feet.
After some impressive work, Grace takes a bow.
Casper and Junior demonstrate how well they can follow the wishes of Jay O Jay Casper demonstrates his skill in mounting the box, despite his feet being hidden from his view.
When Junior takes his turn on the box, Casper decides to join him but the size of the box prevents this.
You can tell by the looks on the spectators' faces just how this amazing presentation captured their attention.
Note that higher resolution versions of these images are available on Flickr
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