10/08/2026
💚 It takes a village… and what a wonderful village we have! 🐴
As we wrap up our 2026 Working Trail Schooling Series, we want to take a moment to recognize all the people who helped make this season such a success.
First, a HUGE thank you to our judge Lisa Halwachs Wright, who brought knowledge, encouragement, wisdom and a thoughtful eye to every class. To our scribe(s) - (we had a few), who kept everything recorded and running smoothly, and to our volunteers, who generously gave their time and energy to help make these events happen. We couldn’t do it without you!
To every participant who loaded up their horse and joined us, whether it was your first time at Brightside or you’ve been coming for years, THANK YOU! We love seeing the variety of horses, we love watching teams grow together, the people, disciplines and experience levels that come together here is second to none. From the littlest minis to the biggest horses, the youngsters just learning the ropes to the seasoned veterans, you all make Brightside what it is. Thank you for that!
To our spectators, families, friends and cheerleaders, thank you for showing up, supporting the competitors and adding to the positive atmosphere we work so hard to create.
And a very special thank you to our 2026 sponsors and supporters:
🌼 The Horse Habit HorseHabit.ca
🌼 Walter’s Falls Feed Mill
🌼 Britt’s Corner Tack Britt's Corner Tack
🌼 Pointer Creek Farm Pointer Creek Farm
🌼 Dufferin Blooms Dufferin Blooms
🌼 Fran Lavelle
Your generosity and support mean so much to us, and we’re grateful to have you as part of the Brightside community!
Above all, thank you for embracing what Brightside is all about. It’s not about having the fanciest horse, the most expensive tack or bringing home a ribbon. It’s about trying something new, building confidence, supporting one another and enjoying the horses we love.
We couldn’t create this kind of atmosphere without the people who choose to be part of it. 💚
The 2026 show season may be behind us, but the memories, friendships and sense of community will carry on.
And remember, we’re not quite closing the gates yet! As long as the ground stays dry, the obstacle park is still open for play.
Thank you for another wonderful season at Brightside! 🐴💚