BONNYVILLE – The Lakeland Long Riders Light Horse 4-H club hosted a Fall Family Dinner, Dance and Fundraiser, where people could enjoy a meal and a night of line dancing.
Proceeds for the night will go towards the Lakeland Long Riders club and help them attend clinics and other educational events that will aid them in developing as equestrians.
The event was held at the Beaver River Fish and Game Building on Oct. 26, and club members dawned their cowboy hats and blue 4-H button-ups for a country themed evening.
Kale Hoeving is a member of the 4-H Long Riders Club, and says being part of the club is something his family is involved in.
Hoeving says the event turned out great with a good turnout of people ready to have fun.
“There were a lot of people that showed up. It was an all-around fun night. Everyone was engaged, it was pretty sweet,” said Hoeving.
When asked why he enjoys being involved in the Lakeland Long Riders club, he spoke about the experiences he has training horses.
“I like to work with horses. I always end up with other people's horses that they don't want to ride because they’re not suitable, and I like to try and help make them suitable for the younger kids,” said Hoeving.
Hoeving explains that the clinics the members go to can involve disciplines the riders are interested in like roping, reining, or barrel racing. Some clinics might focus on learning first aid for horses or other horsemanship skills.
Anyone between the ages of 6 years old and 20 years old can join the Lakeland Long Riders club, and members do not have to be from a rural area or own a horse, although they must find their own project horse. Hoeving says there is a lot of comradery and support within the club, so members can often find a horse to borrow.
The Lakeland Long Riders club hosts several fundraisers throughout the year to cover club expenses. For more information about the club, contact lakelandlongriders@gmail.com