I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends

Ricki has no qualms about the size of her youth showmanship gelding, Champ.  

She has an adorable combination of determination and cuteness, 

and has a great coach in Brian Coleman.
Eaglesfield Percherons hosts youth training in showing draft horses in Didsbury, Alberta.

"I think I can, I think I can, I know I can!"

Future female draft horse handler / driver in the making!

Champ warms the hearts of all who observe him taking care of his pint-sized handler . . .

. . . since his handler weighs about as much as his four shoes!

Sweet Percherons -- that is why we love them so.

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We are so proud of the youth that represented us at our first three shows:
Congratulations to

Jack Thiel, Ricki Thiel, Rein Roy and Taylor Coleman.

Photo Credits:  J. Ann Brodland

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Calgary Stampede (Friday July 4, 2014)

The look on Jack's face tells us he's smitten with the Percherons and THAT is what it's all about.

We are so proud of his placing at The Calgary Stampede -- his second show ever!

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Meanwhile, the Thiel Percheron geldings won the Unicorn this afternoon 

and also the Percheron 4-Horse this evening.  

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And finally, Team Randi & Pride . . . 

Successfully took the honors of winning Ladies Cart.

Photo Credit:  J. Ann Brodland

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Sunny Saturday at the Alberta Draft Horse Classic

Show season is on, and look who's at the helm . . . Announcer Bruce Roy and Judge Ross Honsberger kicking off this most entertaining show season!

We are proud of the young Mr. Thiel who managed his first 2014 cart and team classes well ...

As well as the young Mr. Roy, who returns this year in competition.

Rein drove yesterday for Legacy Stables.

The skies were sunny on Saturday afternoon; we are hopeful that its warming rays come back tomorrow!

Photo Credit:  J. Ann Brodland

All Hands On Deck at The Mane Event!

It has been an Eaglesfield "All Hands On Deck" moment at the Mane Event in Red Deer . . . and the young hands are fast and furious!  We thank all the wonderful horse lovers who have stopped by Barn E to visit with us today and look forward to our demonstrations. 

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