MAYFAIR — The weather has drastically stepped wild and furiously into winter mode. Now we all have to put our driving skills to task. So many cancellations/ postponements of events. Our Christmas Craft Sale in Mayfair (of course due to the storm) has been rescheduled for this Sunday, Dec. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Remember Santa is making an effort to come from the North Pole shortly after 1:00 p.m. See everyone there for a good time. Thank you to Mayfair’s Creative Corner for hosting the craft/trade sale.
MADRA presents country western singer-songwriter Brody Siebert at Medstead Hall this Saturday, Nov. 30 with cocktails at 7:30 p.m. and an auction bid for appetizers at 8 p.m. Tickets can be obtained by calling 306-441-1625 or 306-883-8430. Tickets $30.
Resolute Community Club Restoration (Spiritwood) fundraiser online auction starting this Sunday, Dec. 1-8 with bidding starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday. For more information please contact Sharon 306-873-2757 or JoAnne 306 883- 8366.
Daughter to Marlene and Dave Martens of Rabbit Lake has certainly made a reputable name for herself. Cheralyne Gibson coach and professional trainer operates a bustling equestrian business near Rosthern, Sask. As a sought-after coach in central/north Saskatchewan, she provides her clients with a wealth of knowledge from a diversified background. With professional coaching accreditations from Equestrian Canada within the English and Western disciplines; certifications including Equine Sports massage practitioner and equine Exercise Physiology. In her training, Cheralyne believes it is important to understand the horse as it is the human handling the horse. The human aspect of the equine connection is nurtured by incorporating her therapeutic counselling training into her coaching style.
A typical week for Cheralyne Gibson entails teaching approximately 45 students at Valley Equestrian Centre (VEC) the facility she started from the ground up and still currently manages. Caring for the herd of 20 plus lesson horses and co-ordinates the additional coaches, staff and their clients at VEC. Cheralyne will put training rides on client horses sent to her for a complete start/fine-tuning/fixing training and behavioural problems. With remaining time keeping her horses going at an upper level where she can have fun, compete and continue to advance her professional abilities as a trainer.
Historically on weekends, one can find her coaching or competing at shows or travelling and instructing clinics around the province. Now as wife and mother to a darling daughter, Cheralyne’s intense competition seasons are on hold as she prioritizes spending family time when not working.
For horse lovers who want to know more about Cheralyne Martens Gibson check on the Valley Equestrian Centre Facebook page and website to see what she’s up to. This young lady is talented and her strong dedication towards her thriving business is highly respected throughout the province.
Winter months are a bit slower but keeping a few students in the loop is great then she just ends up taking on “more training horses.” Weather can be a challenge in winter for these animals, students and the instructor but one dresses accordingly.
