May - The Rider

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May - The Rider

Jessica
Ruppel
Proud Five
Time
Recipient of
the OEF
Media Of
The Year
Award!
MAY 2009
Vol. 39, Issue No. 9
ISSN: 1209-3955
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Ashley Holzer and Pop Art
Finish Top Five in the World at
FEI World Cup Finals
Ottawa, ON—Three-time
Canadian Olympian Ashley Holzer finished in fifth
place in the Grand Prix
Freestyle test, on April 18,
2009, at the 2009 Federation Equestre International
(FEI) Dressage World Cup
Final at the Thomas and
Mack Center in Las Vegas,
NV.
Holzer and her
Olympic mount Pop Art
(Amsterdam x Cabochon),
a 12-year-old Dutch
Warmblood gelding owned
by Rusty Holzer and Ian
and Moreen Nicoll, scored
79.20%. Their dramatic
Freestyle was set to music
from Disney Epcot Center
fireworks display and from
the motion picture National
Treasure. The talented duo
achieved artistic scores up
to 86%.
“I am very happy to
receive two scores of 80%
and higher. This is the highest
score I have ever received,”
said Holzer who is a native of
Toronto, ON, who resides in
New York, NY. “I am looking
forward to giving Pop Art a
well deserved rest.”
American Olympian Steffen Peters won the Freestyle
with a score of 84.950%, riding
his Olympic mount, Ravel,
Akiko Yamazaki’s 11-year-old
Dutch Warmblood gelding
sired by Contango. In second
place, with a score of 84.500%,
was 2008 Olympic individual
silver medalist Isabell Werth
and her Olympic partner Satchmo, a 15-year-old Hanoverian
gelding by Sao Paulo. In third
place was 2008 individual
Olympic gold medalist Anky
Stallion
Showcase
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55-62
Tragic Barn Fires
See page 4 and 16
Photo by Shane Murphy
Continued on Page 2
At Left: “Three-time Canadian
Olympian Ashley Holzer finished in fifth
place in the Grand Prix Freestyle test, on
April 18, at the 2009 FEI Dressage
World Cup Final, Las Vegas, NV.”
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Western Ontario Team Cattle Penning
Association Joins The Rider
CVO Proposal of Concern to
Alternative Healthcare Providers
By Shannon Maguire.
If you currently use a complimentary or alternative
therapist to treat your horse, you may be seeing changes
in the process in the near future.
The College of Veterinarians of Ontario has drafted
a position statement to amend their current legislation to
define complimentary and alternative veterinary
medicine in accordance with the Veterinarians Act.
This means that the CVO is trying to include all
complementary and alternative therapies as veterinary
practices.
Some treatments, therapies and modalities that are
considered to be alternative or complimentary include
chiropractic care, physical therapy, rehabilitation therapy, massage therapy, homeopathy, acupuncture,
nutraceutical therapy and phytotherapy.
If you wish to have your animal treated by any of
these alternative or complimentary therapies, you must
communicate with your veterinarian first, and have them
refer and supervise the treatment.
This could mean more expense to the animal
owner. These costs coming from not only having their
animal treated by a non-veterinarian practitioner, but
also from the cost of having a veterinarian out to asses
the animal and refer an alternative therapist beforehand.
This position statement has come from an overview
of current policies by the CVO. Prior to this, they had a
policy on animal rehabilitation, and another on chiropractic services.
“Council looked at that and decided that it was
appropriate to have a single document that covered all
complimentary and alternative therapies. Instead of hav-
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ing individual documents,” says Karen Smythe, Policy
and Quality Assurance Manager for the CVO.
“The legislation that exists has been in place for 20
years. Veterinarians are the only practitioners in Ontario
who are legally permitted to practice veterinary
medicine. That has been for 20 years. The new document is an interpretation of the act that actually accommodates different professions working together,”
Smythe says.
The CVO views only veterinarians as having the
education, knowledge, skills, and judgment needed to
decide what complimentary and alternative therapies
would be suited for an animal. Therefore, only veterinarians, or practitioners being directed and supervised by a
veterinarian can perform any therapies or modalities on
animals.
Cheryl Gibson is a bowen practitioner who has
been involved with horses her whole life, coming from a
family who has been part of many aspects of the horse
industry for many generations.
“I am particularly interested in any modalities that
simply help the body to heal itself without being invasive,” says Gibson.
Gibson, along with several other complimentary
and alternative therapists in Ontario, could be affected
by this position statement if it goes through.
“We would very much like to be partners with the
veterinarian community but do not feel that CVO is
competent to make decisions in relation to disciplines
which are not in their area of expertise. We all specialize for good reason,” she says.
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Wind Rider Challenge..............2
Jessica Ruppel ..........................4
Barn Fire...................................4
Remembering ...........................4
Online Surbey...........................5
21 Polo Horses Die...................6
Barn Mice.................................6
Canadian Reining News ...........7
FEI Reining ..............................7
WHAO News ...........................8
Morgan Horse Classic ..............9
Starting Your Own Horse.......10
Nicky Aiken Ride...................11
OBRA News...........................13
ORHA News ..........................14
Fitness.....................................15
Meredith Manor......................17
Standardbred Show ................18
Fabric Buildings .....................22
Can-Am Equine Emporium....24
Canadian Cowgirls .................25
ORCHA News........................26
OTCPA News.........................26
NBHAC News........................27
OTRA News ..........................28
Y-Not Farm and 3M...............29
OCTRA News ........................30
AQHA Blog............................31
Patti Carter’s Report...............33
AQHA News ..........................33
OQHA News ..........................34
Area 3 News ...........................35
EOQHA News........................36
QROOI News .........................37
ORC News..............................37
Denny Hales ...........................38
Canadians win in Dressage ....41
Hugh Graham .........................42
Sandra Donnelly.....................42
Equimania...............................43
Down the Backstretch ............44
Dressage Canada News ..........44
Pony Club News.....................44
OnTRA News.........................46
Barefoot Shoeing....................47
Lindsay Grice .........................48
Coming Events .......................48
Lynn Palm ..............................49
Jump Canada Hall of Fame ....50
Jumper Development..............50
OIHA News............................51
The Carriage Driver ...............52
EMG Develops New Show ....54
Stallion Showcase .............55-62
Masterfeeds ............................62
Vacations with your Horse.....63
Classifieds ..............................64
Real Estate..............................72
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van Grusven of the Netherlands and IPS Painted
Black, a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion
sired by Gribaldi scored of 82.150%. Rounding
out the top four with 81.050% was Hans Peter
Minderhoud and Exquis Nadine, a 14-year-old
Dutch Warmblood mare by TCN Partout.
As the top Canadian combination in the
North American World Cup League, Holzer and
Pop Art earned their berth to the World Cup Final
after winning several world cup qualifiers. With
their top three Freestyle scores to count, the pair
earned a 77.150% at the CDI-W Blainville in
Blainville, QC, July 19–22, 2008; 75.100% at
CDI-W Dressage at Devon, in Devon, PA,
September 23–25, 2008; and a 76.250% at the
CDI-W Gold Coast Opener, held January 23–25,
in Loxahatchee, FL, for an average score of
76.167% to top the North American standings.
The international judging panel for the
Grand Prix Freestyle test was comprised of Wim
Ernes (FEI O— NED), Marible Alonso de Quinzanos (FEI O—MEX), Linda Zang (FEI O—
USA), Gustav Svalling (FEI I— SWE) and Katrina Wuest (FEI O—GER).
Complete results for the FEI Dressage
World Cup Final may be found at
h t t p : / / e v e n t s . s c g nl.nl/2009/lasvegas/results/results.htm.
About Dressage Canada
For more information about Dressage Canada, email [email protected] or visit us
online at www.dressagecanada.org.
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For more information about Equine Canada,
please visit www.equinecanada.ca.
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“This proposal may seriously affect the established livelihoods of all
people involved in providing non-veterinary animal wellness care. The
modalities may or may not be able to continue in an effective manner. However, I have no doubt that the bottom line is that animals will suffer.”
Similar changes were proposed to the Alberta Veterinarian Profession
Act in the past.
In May 2006, the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association withdrew their
first proposed changes. There still has not been a new proposal up until this
time in Alberta and there is no indication of when a new proposal may be
ready in the future.
In Ontario however, we could see changes soon.
The CVO was allowing comments to be made on this position statement
up until April 15. Since that date passed, the CVO council has started reviewing every submission that had been made.
The next meeting of CVO council is June 10. At that time, the position
statement and the comments received will be discussed, and council will
decide how it wants to proceed with the document.
“It could suggest revisions, it could send it back out for more consultations. It has a whole reach of options, so I have no idea what the outcome is
going to be at this time,” says Smythe.
“We’re talking about interpreting the existing law in such a way that
accommodates the existence of other therapists work, and allow that to happen
in the best interest of the animal. So it’s formalizing the relationship between
practitioners,” says Smythe.
“There needs to be communication between the practitioner and the veterinarian…Coordinated care, that’s the fundamental principle of the document, that care is coordinated,” Smythe says.
Gibson is no stranger to working closely with veterinarians.
“I am already very much oriented to working with the veterinarian community. Clients are always advised to seek veterinary diagnosis in all situations and fully understand that practitioners do not diagnose or manipulate,
nor do they claim to ‘cure’ any illness,” she says.
“Just as it seems that we have established a more dynamic, open, ongoing and mutually respectful relationship between the veterinarian community and the body workers/complementary disciplines, this proposal comes
along which has the very real possibility of adversely affecting those bonds of
trust and communication that have been developing over the last number of
years,” Gibson says.
“I am very disappointed at the stand taken by the CVO.”
Tracey Mitchell, Registered Equine Massage Therapist, sees this position
statement as a positive move on the CVO’s part.
“It’s actually kind of tailoring the industry to how it is that we are supposed to deal with it. As a student of the school, [D’al School of Equine Massage Therapy] and also as an instructor there, we teach the students that you
are not to work on a horse until you get vets permission. Any kind of condition you could come across, if you notice something that is a contrary indication to massage, then the first thing you do is A) don’t touch that horse, and B)
call the vet,” Mitchell says.
Mitchell graduated D’al School of Equine Massage Therapy after a twoyear course in 1999, and since then has been an active REMT, a member of
the International Federation of Equine Massage Therapists, and also teaches at
D’al.
In the United States, 13 Northeastern states have joined together to form
the Northeast Association of Equine Practitioners. They realize the different
needs of practitioners are unique within the veterinary community. They
intend to have state liaisons from each state working between that state’s current VMA and the NEAEP Board of Directors to encourage open communication and professional relationships between all associations.
With the CVO’s drafted position statement, many are viewing it as a
method of control by the CVO.
“The main negative, in my opinion, is the up swell of antagonism and
anger that this proposal is generating in the horse community. There is a wide
spread perception that this proposal is generated out of a protectionist attitude
and greed. This is very unfortunate on many levels,” says Gibson.
Many fear that this position statement could affect the animal owners’
freedom of choice in being able to choose for themselves what type of alternative therapy they would like for their animal, as well as what practitioner they
would like to use.
“If it [the drafted position statement] does go through, it will limit the
owners’ free choice. In a way its going to protect the public, but also in a way
its going to sort of limit the amount the public can say, ‘okay yes, I want that
person working on my horse’, but if the vet doesn’t believe in that, then that
can cause some issues there, says Mitchell.
If a client requests a therapy or modality that their veterinarian does not
advise or give consent or referral for, the client can still choose to go ahead
with the therapy. The veterinarian must keep record of the declined referral in
the animals’ health records.
Once again, this could just mean more money out of the clients’ pocket,
and more time taken away from the veterinarian treating other patients.
The position statement drafted by the CVO does acknowledge that there
are specific training opportunities in complimentary and alternative veterinary
treatments for individuals regardless of if they are licensed veterinarians.
However, even if the training qualifies a person to treat an animal, it
must be done so under the supervision of a veterinarian.
“I don’t know whether the vets feel like they need to control the industry
a bit more, because quite honestly, look at the way the world is going, everything is alternative. Everybody is trying to do something natural. And ultimately, the vet is the only one who legally is allowed to provide health care to
the horses. They have every right to do this. I think it’s a positive thing. And I
think they are doing it to try to limit the amount of craziness that’s out there,
like the people who aren’t properly trained,” says Mitchell.
“As far as the equine massage therapy world goes, you can read a book
and watch a video, and claim to be able to massage horses. With all do respect
to those people who have done it, it provides you with nothing,” Mitchell
says.
If the draft goes through, and a person employs a complimentary therapist without the consent of a veterinarian, they are doing so at their own risk.
If a therapist works on an animal without first being referred by a vet, they
will be seen as taking part in unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine by
the CVO, and will face investigation and prosecution. They may also face a
complaint to their own regulatory body, if they are licensed in another profession.
“Professional non-veterinarian practitioners are highly skilled in their
areas of expertise. They have strong ethical standards and carefully chosen
vocabulary to make sure that they are making no medicalsounding claims. They refer to veterinarians on a regular
basis and encourage their clients to keep in regular contact
with their medical health care provider. I see no reason for
CVO to take over regulatory activities in the complementary
field,” says Gibson.
The CVO recognizes the successful completion of a
post-graduate certificate program in treating animals to be
appropriate educational standard for individuals wanting to
perform complementary or alternative therapies on animals.
If an animal owner chooses to use alternate or complimentary therapies to have their animals treated, they must do
so through a veterinarian. They must have a veterinarian
perform a conventional patient assessment, make recom-
mendations, obtain informed consent of the owner and
develop a specific treatment plan that has been clearly communicated to the complimentary therapist.
This basis of communication is put forth to ensure
coordinated care for the well being of the animal, and the
protection of the public.
This position statement that the CVO has drafted will
not only have an effect on horse owners. Since the CVO regulates all veterinary fields, all animals, from small to large
will also be affected.
The Rider will be following this story closely as it
develops.
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Hit And Run Injures Eventer and
Kills Her Horse
by Kelly Bowers
Central Ontario Pleasure
Driving Association
Eastern Ontario Pleasure
Driving Society
One of Canada’s top equestrians, Jessica Ruppel of Ravenna,
ON, was injured in a hit-and-run
accident on March 31st. It happened in the Blue Mountains as she
rode on a hack with friend, Monica
Wolfe. Ruppel rode a rising 4 yr.
old bay Hanoverian filly named
Royal Symphony (aka Bella), while
Wolfe was on her appaloosa, Kirby.
The incident left Bella dead and
Ruppel with severe bruising, a black
eye and minor injuries. Just last year,
Ruppel spent months recovering
from a broken back suffered in a riding accident.
Twenty-five-year-old Ruppel,
is well known on the North American Three-Day Event circuit and is
currently on the list for Canada’s
2009 team in the Olympic discipline,
which combines show jumping,
cross country jumping and dressage
in a three-day competition. She also
authored a column last year for The
Rider while competing in Horse Trials hoping to earn a spot on Canada’s Olympic Team.
Ruppel said they were hit by a
light-coloured pick-up truck just 125
metres from the barn driveway on
the Ninth Line at about 5:50 pm.
She said that when they saw the
pick-up approaching at a high speed,
they moved their horses to the far
side of the road and that she began
waving her arms to get him to slow
down, but he sped on. After the
impact, the damaged pick-up
stopped and the driver and passenger
got out. One yelled at her something
about her being on the road and they
got back in and drove away. “
Jim Mitchell, the veterinarian
on scene worked for two hours to
save the filly, but when it was found
Bella not only had internal injuries,
but a shattered pelvis, the difficult
decision was made to end her suffering and she was euthanized on the
spot. “She was trying to get up and
thrashing and whinnying. It was just
horrible. I’m pretty shattered by this
whole thing,” Ruppel recounted.
Ruppel was just in the midst of
purchasing Bella from Suzanne
Hess, owner of South Grey Hanoverians, who bred the promising filly.
Hess describes the pair - “Jess and
Bella were like two puzzle pieces
finally put together after years of
searching - they clicked at the first
moment they came together. The
very first time they rode, it was love
at first sight, like soul mates.”
Some horses spend a life time
accomplishing what they are supposed to do, showing, performing,
winning. Bella only had 3 years to
become a catalyst for a movement
for driver safety awareness motorists sharing the road with
equestrians, cyclists and pedestrians.
Horses are not strictly recreational,
they are a mode of transportation
(actually the earliest mode besides
human feet) and by law should be
respected and protected as such.
In response to the outpouring of
support, a Safety poster has been
created by Renee Hoare and is
being distributed by supportive community members. Horses and Traffic, A Safety Guide for Drivers in
Rural Areas is aimed at educating
drivers about the laws the apply and
about the nature of horses, knowledge that sadly seems to be lacking.
From Our Founder
Remembering
March/April 1975
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recall in my February
Rant. I was concerned
about the state of our
National Flag. It
seems that the flag is
being made in every
country under the
sun... from a small
maple leaf to giant
size, from blood red to almost orange. I had an email from MP David Sweet who was as equally
upset as I was and said that I would be hearing from
the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian
Heritage. That was back on March 6th and as of this
date he has not responded. What a pity, what a
shame that the heritage minister (not in caps this
time). has ignored it.
Our hot shot American Company US Steel has
insulted us by closing down the Hamilton and Lake
Erie Steel Plants, with no indication if they will ever
reopen. BUT the biggest insult coming from them is
a Canadian flag ( BANNER ) with the Maple Leaf
so small that it looked like the Japanese flag with red
stripes. You would think that a company that size
would know better, as for the Canadian Government
they worry more about about their pension plans
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A recent fire at Maple Ridge Farm
in Beamsville has devastated the boarding
facility’s barn. On Friday, March 13th, at
about 10:30 a.m., fire fighters arrived to
find Fred Dykstra’s barn fully engulfed in
flames and immediately began dousing
the fire. It took about three hours to contain the fire but firefighters remained on
scene for about 7 hours to fully douse the
contents. Additionally, it took 2 pumps, 3
tankers, an aerial, a heavy rescue. Niagara
Fire Support was also called in to act as a
rehab center. Finally, a backhoe made
sure the burnt bales were completely safe.
Most of the barn was destroyed, as
were pieces of equipment and machinery,
plus saddles and other riding gear owned
by Mr. Dykstra and by his boarders. It is
also estimated that there were about 2,000
bales of straw and hay in the building.
Due to good weather and at least some
good luck, there were no humans or animals in the barn at the time. Rather than
stalls, it was a field that held the eight
boarded and four owned horses safe and
sound. Otherwise, Friday the 13th would
have been much more unlucky for everyone involved.
A cause of the fire has yet to be
determined and is still under investigation
by the fire department but it is suspected
by Mr. Dykstra that electrical problems
may be the culprit.
Supporters of Maple Ridge Farm
will hold the “Out Of The Ashes” fund
raising dance, at Beamsville Fairgrounds
Grandstand Hall on Sat. May 23rd, 7 pm.
For $15 tickets and for more information, contact:
Jane: 905-664-7529, [email protected],
Anne: 905-957-5619 annemarinacci@
hotmail.com,
Marie: 905-664-8391, marie.whiting@
manulifesecurities.ca
than our heritage.
Ralston Purina held an All Horse Seminar at the
University of Guelph.
The Rider reported on the proposed Covered
Wagon Trek “Utter Madness”. The 3,000 mile journey from Toronto to Peace River Alberta is utter
madness, said Thomas Hughes, executive director of
the Ontario Humane Society. The society did not
approve of the condition of the horses, some were
lame and under nourished, some were hitched to
contraptions with steel implement wheels. The Trek
came to a grinding halt before it began. The Rider
was there and took pictures what a sorry sight it was.
The APRIL Issue of The Rider headlined “
Quarterama 75 “A Smashing Success” The show
has grown in size and popularity entries were from
all over Canada and the USA... the show became a
must show event. Judy Valchuk of the Ancaster Saddle Club was crowned Miss Quarterama, First
Princess Marlene Noble of Waterford, Big Creek
Saddle Club and Second Princess Caresse Fullanger
of Denfield, represented the Lucan Saddle Club.
2,542 entries were reported by the Quarterama
‘75 Show Committee, The annual Quarter Horse sale
had 92 top quality horses lined up. All the horses
were personally inspected before they were allowed
to apply. CP Air offered a chance to win a trip to
Acapulco with the purchase of the Program. Seventeen Saddle Club Queens entered the Quarterama
Queen Contest.
Ontario Combined
Driving Association
The Houghton family of Norwood wrote us a
very nice thank you letter to publish. The letter was
to express the families gratitude to friends and
neighbours who helped them through the disastrous
fire that destroyer their home.
Dr. H.R. Llewellyn from the Ontario Vet College was advertising for owners of foals with carpal
deviation ( knock knees) to advise him as he wanted
A group of Reiners organized the brand new to investigate as many cases as possible for his
National Reiners Association of Canada. The associ- research project.
ation was open to all breeds. The first show was
scheduled for Chippewa Creek Ranch in Mount
One of the Ontario Appaloosa Clubs proudest
Hope, Ontario. Paul Oswald was the first president, members, Mary and Jerry Marvin ‘J’Mar Farms of
Earl Riley VP, Directors were Peter Cameron, Lee Orono, Ontario held a complete Dispersal Sale that
Foster, Steve Hutchison, Fred Lenz, George South- included Wapiti Jr’s Joker.The Marvin’s were retirward and Don Thomas.
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St. Lazare Celebrates 35 Years of Top Equestrian Competition
St. Lazare, Quebec – North America’s best show
jumping riders will meet in St. Lazare, QC, for the
35th Annual Pépinière and St. Lazare Horse
Shows taking place from May 20 to 24 and May
27 to 31, 2009.
This year’s featured event is the $25,000
Grand Prix of St. Lazare on Saturday, May 30.
Many top Canadian show jumping riders will be
battling for victory including previous winners
Laurie Bucci of Carignan, QC, Amy Millar of
Perth, ON, Myra Simard of Montreal, QC, and St.
Lazare’s own Angela Lawrence. Last year’s winner, Canadian Olympian Beth Underhill, is also
expected to return to St. Lazare to defend her title.
Immediately following the $25,000 Grand
Prix, the ‘Jump for Hope’ Breast Cancer Survivors
Ride and Fourth Annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans
Gala will be held to benefit the Cedar’s Breast
Cancer Clinic. Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze
will be the Honourary Co-Chair of this very special evening.
Other show jumping highlights include the
Merial Hit and Hurry on Saturday, May 23, and
the $10,000 Henry Equestrian Insurance Brokerage Grand Prix on Sunday, May 24. The following
weekend, on Sunday, May 31, the Val Wagner
Memorial Speed Derby will thrill spectators by
making use of the natural obstacles on the grass
grand prix field. Course designers for this year’s
event include Quebec native Pierre Jolicoeur and
David Ballard, both FEI course designers.
“Footing is a primary consideration for competitors and we are very fortunate to have fantastic
natural footing for our event,” said Mike
Lawrence, President of Competition Eastwood
Equine which manages the Pépinière and St.
Lazare Horse Shows. “We are committed to pro-
REACH
Approaches
The Starting Gate
Clinton, ON – The Regional Equine & Agricultural Centre of Huron (REACH) staff is pleased to
advise that final touches are now being applied to
the REACH facility, and they are looking forward
to moving into their offices in early May.
The Centre, located in Clinton, Ontario,
includes an Olympic-sized indoor arena, warm-up
arena, two oversized outdoor show rings, facilities
for show stabling and RV parking, and is also
home to a full educational facility with classrooms, dorm rooms and a community kitchen.
“Things have moved along quite quickly
since our sod turning in July last year,” said
Melanie Prosser, REACH’s Director of Program
Services, “We’re pleased to say that the arena
complex and education facilities are now almost
complete. Both the staff and school horses are
scheduled to move into the centre in the beginning
of May.”
Regarded as the host site for numerous educational and recreational opportunities, Prosser
feels that the development of REACH will have a
major impact on Ontario’s economy in direct support of the equine, agricultural, and agri-tourism
industries.
“We have several clinics, conferences, and
shows already being planned for this year, including major clinicians, horse breed and sport associations, and the agricultural sector,” said Prosser.
“We strongly suggest people contact us directly or
visit our website, as we are constantly updating
our program schedule with new events from
week-to-week.”
The Regional Equine & Agricultural Centre
of Huron (REACH) is a non-profit Municipal
Corporation functioning as a “motel for education”, offering innovative programming, as well as
recreational activities to support the equine, agricultural and other industries.
ducing a high quality show jumping tournament and Equine, 4170 Chemin Ste. Angelique in St. Lazare.
are constantly working to upgrade our event for the Admission is free.
comfort, safety and well-being of all our exhibitors.”
For more information, please visit
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“On-line survey takes a look at the role of the equine industry across
Ontario – we want to hear from you!”
How important is the horse industry to rural Ontario? This is
the question that researchers at the University of Guelph would like
to learn more about. The latest census of agriculture completed in
2006, reported that the horse sector showed the greatest increase out
of all of the agricultural sectors in the province. In fact, horses
have been gaining in popularity consistently over the past 10-15
years and in some regions, particularly those in the Greater Toronto
Area (GTA), they have even surpassed such traditional agricultural
commodities as poultry and egg, beef cattle, and vegetable production in terms of gross farm receipts.
There are several interesting connections between the vitality
and growth of the equine industry and the economic success of rural
regions in Ontario. Contrary to some popular misconceptions, horses are not a waste of valuable farmland! Quite the opposite actually
as the equine industry contributes to a wide range of economic activity in rural areas across the province. For example, horse owners
will often spend quite a bit of money on both their horses and their
properties which can result in economic spin-offs for local businesses. An Equine Canada report, completed by Vel Evans in 2004,
points out that the average ‘property improvement’ investment for
the horse industry is $8,777.00 compared to $1,740.00 for farmer in
other sectors. In a survey of members of the Ontario Equestrian
Federation completed by Bronwynne Wilton in 2007, 30% of
respondents had built an indoor arena since taking ownership of their
property, 46% reported building new barns for their horses, and 91%
reported installing new fencing on their properties. This translates
to a significant investment in the rural landscape and if local businesses can cater to this sector, there can be positive impacts in the
surrounding community.
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tent market for high quality hay for their
horses. According to Joel Bagg of
OMAFRA, there are approximately
300,000 horses in Ontario and these horses
consume approximately 750,000 tonnes of
hay every year. If the number of horses
continues to increase in the province, the
potential market for quality horse hay will
continue to improve for Ontario farmers.
The equine industry also brings an
important and unique tourism element to
the Ontario countryside. Both through the
racing industries and through the sport
horse competitions such as show-jumping,
dressage, eventing and rodeos (to name
just a few!), there are important spin-off
effects for rural communities that welcome
and promote the horse industry.
Given all of these real and potential
benefits of horses to rural Ontario, it is
critical to gain a better understanding of
the true scope of the industry across the
province. Several state horse councils
across the United States have conducted
economic analysis projects of the horse
industry within their states; however, similar data is lacking or out of date in Ontario.
As a first step in creating a greater awareness of the role of the horse industry
across the province, researchers at the University of Guelph are inviting you to participate in an on-line survey that is avail-
able on the Equine Guelph website at
http://www.equineguelph.ca/.
The hope is that anyone actively
involved in any sector of the equine industry in Ontario will participate in the survey
and if you would like to become more
involved in the project, you may also contact the researcher, Dr. Bronwynne Wilton,
at [email protected]. The results of
this project will be used to learn more
about the scope of the equine industry in
Ontario and to develop new projects aimed
at supporting the equine industry as part of
a strong and vital rural Ontario. Results
will be made publicly available upon completion of the project.
21 Mysterious Horse Deaths In Florida
A horrible tragedy has occurred in
Palm Beach, Florida before the U.S. Open
Polo Championship at the International
Polo Club. On April 19th, 21 thoroughbreds became ill and died as they prepared
to compete in a Sunday polo match. Each
of the 10 to 11 yr. olds is valued at about
$100,000 but to many horse enthusiasts,
the emotional loss was much greater.
The horses were part of the Lechuza
Caracas Polo team from Venezuela and
were being kept at the team’s trailers on
the grounds of the International Polo Club
in Palm Beach. Originally, two horses
collapsed. Within a matter of 45 minutes,
fifteen horses that seemed disoriented
were on the ground and died. SIx more
lingered but were gone in the next two
days.
Rushing to the horses’ aid were more
than a dozen veterinarians and technicians
who administered intensive therapy,
including IV lines and fluids, and treated
the horses for shock. As well, dozens of
team officials
and spectators
from
the
stands scrambled to save
the
ailing
horses
as
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other animals were dropping to the
ground. “The animals showed signs of
pulmonary edema, which means fluid
accumulated in their lungs, and cardiogenic shock,” explained on-scene veterinarian Scott Swerdlin. He added that
“they were exposed to some toxic substance”.
The Dept. of Agriculture and The U.
Of Florida will be testing blood and tissue
which could take weeks. Celeste Kunz,
chief examining veterinarian at the New
York Racing Assoc. and a 19-year veterinarian suspects a tainted substance was
injected into the horses. “[It was] something that was administered for it to work
in a short amount of time and have an animal succumb that quickly,” Kunz said.
However, it is possible that an illegal
In the United State) vitamin supplement
called Biodyl is the culprit. Juan Martin
Nero, captain of the Lechuza Caracas polo
team, has been quoted as saying that the
horses were given Biodyl. Less than 24
hours later, they were dead. Biodyl is a
French-made mixture of vitamin B12 and
selenium that increases energy and performance but is banned for sale or use in the
United States. Nero said “the drug is
often given to their horses, but must have
been tainted at the lab.” He said the 21
horses who received it sickened and died,
but the five horses that did not get the substance were fine.
The owner of the Lechuza Caracas is
Victor Vargas, a Venezuelan multimillionaire and banking mogul. “Everybody is
kind of in shock and trying to figure out
what happened,” he said. Hopefully, in
time, the tests will solve this tragic mystery.
LATE BREAKING NEWS
AT PRESS TIME
It seems the mystery may be closer to
being solved. The weekly dose of
Biodyl, a vitamin and mineral concoction,
prescribed by a Florida vet was ordered to
be copied and compounded by a local
pharmacy. It was given to all 21 horses
only 3 hours before they became ill. An
official at the pharmacy admits that the
strength an ingredient in the supplement
was prepared incorrectly but stops short
of accepting blame for the deaths. Toxicology tests are still pending but officials
will now be looking for the mixture's
ingredients in their testing procedures.
Barnmice Celebrates 1st Anniversary
YouTube/Facebook style community welcomes
riders from 151 countries and growing
May 30 & 31 – Dorchester Fairgrounds 9 AM start Charity Team Challenge on Saturday,
For more info contact Shelley Thomson (519)864-1462
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August 8 - Aylmer Fairgrounds 9 AM start contact Mary Dancy Clarke(519)773-5752
August 15 - LCSC Sarnia 9 AM start contact Shelley Thomson (519)864-1462
August 16 - Melbourne (TENTATIVE) contact Ken McLellan (519)289-5526
September 26 - Forest Fairgrounds 8:30 AM start contact Ian Minielly (519)786-3279
October 4 – Ilderton Fairgrounds 9 AM start contact Brian Ropp(519)293-3867
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Annual Meeting – November 15 at Strathroy Superstore 1 PM.
Board Meetings - Third Wednesday of the month April – October.
Congratulations to our Cowboy Up raffle winners. Winner of the Stetson boots, shirt &
jeans was Ken McLellan of Appin ON. Our Print winner was Susan Dahl of Durham ON.
Thank you to the generous donors at Can Am who supported our silent auction for our
Scholarships. Our 2008 Scholarship winners were Kurstie Sylvester & Travis Thomson.
Also a Big Thank you to Bill & Amy Fotheringham who donated a stallion service to Smart
Dressed Okie to raise funds for our horse shows. Another thank you to Debb & Kevin Pitel
for hosting our Spring clinic fundraiser and to all the clinicians who volunteered their time
to help make it a success.
Come join us this year. Fun family oriented horse shows with affordable entry fees and prize
money, good competition and great year end awards.
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through thousands of videos, photos, blogs and
lively discussions.
Some of the most respected organizations in
the world have taken notice. Over the last 12
months the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian
Games, The British Equestrian Federation,
Equine Canada, World Horse Welfare, Eurodressage, The Horse Council of British Columbia and
over 100 more have all joined Barnmice.
In addition to its reputation as a leading
social community, Barmice has been called the
blogging destination for some of the world’s leading equine thinkers. With a strong focus on education, the site presents weekly training blogs by
such equine luminaries as Jane Savoie, Tim
Stockdale, Chris Irwin and William Micklem as
well as a veterinary and rider health video series.
The Barnmice international community celebrated its one-year birthday in March as the
acclaimed destination where horse enthusiasts
from every background come to connect.
“I created Barnmice as a welcoming home
where horse people from very different cultures,
disciplines and skill levels would all feel welcome to participate and would find common
ground,” notes Barnmice founder Barbara Fogler.
“I have always believed that horse people everywhere are one big community and I am thrilled to
bring riders together in such a positive way.”
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The Canadian Reining Committee
Announces the Selection Process
for the 2009 North American Junior
and Young Rider Championships
Ottawa, Ontario—The Canadian Reining Committee and
the High Performance subcommittee is pleased to
announce that the selection criteria for 2009 North
American Junior and Young Rider Championships
(NAJYRC) has been established for the discipline of
reining.
Riders who are interested in representing Canada at
the 2009 Championships will have an opportunity to
qualify by competing in specific Equine Canada classes
between April 10th and June 7th, 2009.
Riders who would like to be considered for selection to the 2009 NAJYRC event must declare their interest to Equine Canada by May 15, 2009, in accordance
with the selection criteria, which will be posted on the
Equine Canada website at www.equinecanada.ca.
“The North American Junior and Young Rider
Championships provide a unique and rewarding opportunity for young riders to compete in a team environment,”
said Bob Thompson, chair of the Canadian Reining
Committee. “The Canadian Reining Committee hopes to
enter a number of teams from different provinces across
Canada in 2009.”
Competition organizers that are interested in hosting a 2009 NAJYRC qualifying class must apply for
Equine Canada sanctioning in advance of their event.
Sanctioned qualifying classes may be contained within a
competition that is also recognized by another association (such as the NRHA), and must be held in accordance with the conditions identified in the selection criteria. Specific details on the sanctioning process are
attached to this release.
For additional information on the CRC and its programs, including selection criteria, please visit the
Equine Canada website at www.equinecanada.ca or email [email protected].
About Equine Canada
Equine Canada is a member-based association that
represents, promotes and services Canada’s equine community and industry. Its core areas of activity involve
sport, equine health and welfare, education and safety,
governance and marketing, representation and communication. Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada,
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the International
Equestrian Federation (FEI), the Canadian Olympic
Committee and Canadian Coaching Association of
Canada as the national organization representing equestrian sport and equine interests in Canada. For more
information about Equine Canada, please visit
www.equinecanada.ca.
Team U.S.A. Wins
International Reining
Celebrity Challenge
The American Quarter Horse Journal, April 18, 2009 –
The show was on in Las Vegas as the world’s top FEI
dressage and show jumping riders took to the arena in an
entertaining competition featuring the sport of reining.
The Rolex FEI World Cup played host to the International Reining Celebrity Challenge at the Thomas &
Mack Arena. After early mornings and late nights of
practicing sliding stops, rollbacks, spins and lead
changes, six of the world’s top equestrians stepped up to
the challenge in the FEI discipline of reining. By the
time the competitors were finished, Team U.S.A. had
won the event with a score of 413.5. Least important to
all competitors was the score. They all repeated how
much they enjoyed their time on the back of a reining
horse.
“The horses were unbelievable,” Olympic Gold
Medalist Will Simpson said. “I’m ready to go back to
the barn right now to see if there is anything left to ride.”
First in the arena was Rodrigo Pessoa from Brazil
and American Quarter Horse Sir Pine By Boomer. The
Olympic Gold Medalist in jumping marked a 118.5 after
nearly bringing the crowd to its feet with his final sliding
stop. Pessoa, who rolled into the barn area only minutes
prior to the competition, learned his reining pattern en
route to the Thomas & Mack Arena.
Following Pessoa, U.S.A.’s Will Simpson, fresh off
a Gold Medal win in Beijing in show jumping, kicked
the energy level up several notches marking the secondhighest score in the competition with a 144.5. Simpson
was aboard the American Quarter Horse Arapaho Sailor.
“I learned a little bit on my own,” Simpson joked
following the celebrity challenge. “Then I had three
lessons to unlearn what I had taught myself and learn it
correctly.”
Next up was international team member Anky Van
Grunsvan and Dun Its Chico, World Champion American Quarter Horse in reining. Van Grunsvan, the most
decorated athlete in the competition, marked a 141.5.
She was followed by fellow dressage competitor Charlotte Bredahl-Baker representing the U.S.A. BredahlBaker, who jumped out of her spins early but kept her
cool aboard Reeboks Rerun, commented that being part
of the celebrity challenge was the most fun she’s had in a
long time.
Ann Fonck, the defending NRHA Open World
Champion rode in next aboard Whizle Fritz and marked
the high score of 147. Fonck had a nearly perfect run,
and with her signature grin and dimples, had the full
support of the crowd. Fonck’s score gave the International Team a score of 407, putting pressure on the final
competitor, NRHA President Rick Weaver, who needed
to mark at least a 137.5 to put Team U.S.A. on top.
Weaver jogged into the arena aboard the American
Quarter Horse Dun Its Manhatten and immediately put
the crowd on notice by raising his hands and signaling
that he intended for Team U.S.A. to take home the International Celebrity Reining Challenge title. Weaver’s
exhilarating pattern had the crowd cheering from start to
finish and earned him a 144, placing Team U.S.A. solidly on top.
“This whole experience has been amazing,”
Weaver said. “The quality of the horses and horsemen
here were unbelievable. We all share the love of the
horse.”
The National Reining Horse Association
(www.nrha.com) and the American Quarter Horse Association (www.aqha.com) are co-sponsors of the International Reining Celebrity Challenge. Incorporated in
1966, the National Reining Horse Association is the
governing body of the sport of Reining. NRHA, with
their International Headquarters in Oklahoma City, is
responsible for promoting the sport of reining and working to ensure the highest standards of competition. The
American Quarter Horse Association, founded in 1940,
is the largest-single breed equine registry in the world
with more than 330,000 members worldwide. Pending
AQHA Executive Committee approval later this month,
dressage will become the newest event in AQHA competition.
AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA
publications. For more information on The American
Quarter Horse Journal, The American Quarter Horse
Racing Journal or America’s Horse, visit
www.aqha.com/magazines.
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Rd., Grafton, ON K0K 2G0
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Corral Chatter
After talking to many people this spring I
felt it was time for a little WHAO history. The
Western Horse Association of Ontario has been
in existence since 1952. Over the years it
became the governing body for most saddle
clubs in Ontario by providing not only the rulebook but both junior and senior judges. There
is a committee that test and arrange for clinics
to train the judges in any changes in judging
criteria. . We have shows at a number of fairs
including Trout Creek, Ancaster, Norfolk and
Burford. Many of our shows have a number of
extra classes with payback as well. WHAO
doesn’t give out year end trophies in the extra
classes but the points you get in them count
toward the Hi Point awards. We start our
approved shows in May with Rockton Saddle
Club and continue throughout the summer until
the final weekend which is Thankskgiving.
The shows consist of 21 mandatory classes. These classes are guaranteed at all of our
shows with payback. The classes are Open
Showmanship, Open Hunter under Saddle,
Open Western Pleasure, Open Trail, Open
Horsemanship, Youth Showmanship, Youth
Hunter under Saddle, Youth Western Pleasure,
Youth Trail, Youth Horsemanship, Leadline,
Walk Jog, Open Barrels, Open Polebending,
Open Stake, Open Dash for Cash, Open Flag,
Youth Barrels, Youth Polebending, Youth
Dash for Cash and Youth Stake. These classes
have payback which range from jackpot to
guaranteed money.
So far this year we have the following
dates, anything with a T beside it is tentative.
WHAO SHOW DATES
Rockton Saddle Club - May 9 T
Cookstown - June 13 T
Katrine - June 20 T
Rockton Saddle Club - July 11 T
Cookstown - July 18 T
Bertie Willoughby - July 19 Approved
Dunnville - July 26 Approved
WHA Appreciation Show, Paris - August 3 T
Trout Creek - August 22& 23 T
Harriston - September 12 T
Ancaster - September 19 T
Caledonia Fair - October 4 T
Simcoe - October 11 T
Burford - October 12 T
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call or email any director listed above.
July 26, August 23, Sept 27. Check with us online
at www.dunnvillesaddleclub.com
Do you have a facility and would like to host Rockton Saddle Club shows, Rockton Fairgrounds, 2nd Saturday of every month,
a WHAO Point Award show? Contact
Marsha Tarbutt 905-774-7926. Information www.rocktonsaddleclub.com
on each show will be posted when provided. Rambling Hills Riding Club, Cookstown, 3rd
Sunday of every month. www.ramblinghillsridPlease check back often.
ingclub.com
PLEASE NOTE: You must either be a member
of the WHAO, or provide proof of liability insur- BENEFITS OF BEING WHAO MEMBER:
ance to compete at a WHAO Point Award Show
• Free subscription to The Rider
unless otherwise stated.
• Only members accumulate points for year end
awards
EVENTS OF INTEREST
• Covered under WHAO's insurance while comDate/ Location/ Event
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EC Saddle Seat Medal class
at the Ontario Morgan Horse Championship Classic!
By Nancy Kavanagh
The show committee of the Ontario Morgan Horse
Championship classic is pleased to announce an Equine
Canada Saddle Seat Equitation Medal class will be
offered to our junior exhibitor riders. In the 42 year history of the Classic, this will be the first time the Classic
has offered the EC Medal class!
The show will be held on July 11-12th, 2009 at the
Royal Canadian Riding Academy in Newmarket, ON.
This two day show offers 88 classes of Morgan versatility and we are pleased to add the EC Saddle Seat Equitation Medal to the line-up. The Classic is a Silver sanctioned show of Equine Canada.
In addition, we are adding two Saddle Seat equitation classes that will be open to any rider on any breed
of horse in Saddle Seat attire. On Saturday, we will run
a Saddle Seat equitation class 14-17 years and Saddle
Seat equitation class 13 & under. These two classes will
qualify for the EC Medal Championship class which
goes on Sunday.
We will also host a Saddle Seat class for Amateur
Adults too! Make sure you have your amateur card.
An added bonus for our junior riders is an open
breed English Pleasure class (17 years & under) on the
Saturday.
To all the Saddlbred, Arabian, National Show
Horse, Morab, Friesian, Hackney and pony breeds that
support Saddle Seat riding, please accept this as your
invitation to come to the Morgan Classic and participate
in our open saddle seat equitation classes and the junior
rider Open English pleasure class. These classes will
qualify riders for the OEF Provincial Saddle Seat Equi-
tation Championship classes which are expected to run Medal Class, please contact Greg Reeves, 473-3121 or check the website
in the fall of 2009.
Show
Chairperson
at www.ontariomorgan.on.ca for the 2009
The Classic show committee is pleased offer these [email protected] or 905- prize list.
classes plus many more classes open to purebred registered Morgan Horses which include In Hand, Carriage
Driving, hunter over fences, western pleasure, hunter
pleasure, english pleasure and pleasure driving. The last
class on Saturday will be an open breed charity class
with proceeds going to the charity of the winner’s
choice, watch for details on this fun class!
For more information on the Classic or the EC
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June 7
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Starting Your Own Horse
In this, our sixth article, we will be discussing the importance of introducing the saddle correctly in order to avoid some costly
mistakes. In this article I will be introducing
the saddle to our 3 year old Arab Stud Colt
“Fonzi”.
Interested in “Starting your own horse”
but not sure where to start?
Why are we dedicating an entire article to
Fifth Photo – When introducing the saddle for the first time I
suggest taking them into an arena, round pen or fenced in area.
Cross ties would not be a good place for this. If you horse gets
nervous they may need to take a few steps and that’s OK. If
they do need to take a few steps just move them around in a
tight small circle with one hand on the lead line and the other
hand holding the saddle. For these purposes just find one of the
lightest saddles you have in your tack room, one that would
likely fit reasonably well. You will need to do a proper saddle
fit before your first ride. Make sure to keep one hand on the
saddle at all times in case you need to quickly abort the situation and pull the saddle off.
this?
When done properly introducing the saddle for the first time should be totally uneventful and with most horses I find it usually is as
long as all the prep work to this point in the
training has been done properly. The last
thing we want at this stage is to create a
wreck with your horse running frantically
around the farm with a saddle half strapped
on, dangling under its belly. Not only
could you horse get injured, but good luck
trying to put a saddle on the next time,
never mind climbing into that saddle.
So where do we start?
Second Photo – In this photo I am taking the cotton
lunge line and wrapping it around Fonzi’s barrel
where the cinch/girth would go. I will then squeeze
the rope to simulate the tightening of a cinch/girth.
Some horses do not respond well to this tightening
around their chest. This is the safest way to find out
what their reaction will be. If there were a bad reaction, just release the rope, no harm done. Most horses accept this without a problem. Please note once
again that I am maintaining Fonzi’s level headed
frame in order to keep him calm and cool.
First Photo - In this photo I’ve taken a cotton
lunge line and I am rubbing it across his back,
shoulders, hips, legs etc. I
guess you could call it sacking out without the sack.
The idea is to make sure
your horse is comfortable in
case your girth, cinch or
stirrups bump or rub him
while lifting the saddle on
his back. One of the important things I would like you
to notice is that I am keeping Fonzi’s head level. A
level headed horse is calm
and relaxed. The exercise
would be counterproductive
if I allowed him to dance
around with his head in the
air.
Now that we have introduced the saddle uneventfully we are one step closer to our first ride. Through
proper handling, trust and confidence continue to grow
between the horse and handler. One step closer to the
uneventful first ride.
Topics yet to be covered in this series
• Ground Driving
• The First ride
Third Photo - Now that I know that Fonzi accepts
the pressure around his barrel in his girth area I will
introduce the surcingle. I like to introduce the
surcingle just to get an idea of how comfortable the
horse will be while exercising with constant pressure around his barrel. Tighten the surcingle just
enough that it stays in place without tightening too
much at this point. If your horse humps up or stresses, back it off and try again slowly until he is comfortable. If all goes well, take your horse out and
lunge them as per the description in our previous
article.
Board your horse at Whispering Pines Farm, in south Uxbridge, backing
onto the Durham Forest. We are a casual trail riding barn and offer both
pasture and stall board. Each horse is given the highest level of
personal care and attention. A great place for your horse to call home.
For more information,
call Annalisa Weir at 416-554-4086.
Fourth Photo - Before attempting to place the
saddle on Fonzi’s back I let him get a good look
at it and sniff it first. Horses are very curious and
deserve a chance to get a look at what you are
about to strap onto their back. This is just one
more step in building that partnership we are
looking for.
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Sixth Photo – When
doing
up
the
girth/cinch make
sure to have one
hand on the girth and
one hand on the lead
line at all times. If
you need two hands
to get something
done by all means do
so, again just always
make sure you have
the lead line in one
hand and some part
of the saddle in the
other. If you horse
needs to take a few
steps its OK, just
quietly move them
around you in a tight
circle and keep moving them till they
relax and stop.
Tighten
the
girth/cinch
just
enough so that the saddle will stay in place and then praise your
horse by giving them a nice rub on the withers.
To reference all of the articles in this series “Starting your own horse” visit our website at www.symphonystables.com
So where do we go from here?
In our next article we will be introducing the final step
before our first ride, ground driving. We will be taking
you through the steps leading up to and including the
first driving sessions of both our young stallions.
Written by Walter Mantler – Symphony Stables
Walter & Gisela Mantler own and operate Symphony
Stables, a training facility in south-western Ontario.
They have apprenticed directly under Chris Irwin for
years and are recognized among his top trainers. They
breed, start, train and finish horses for both Western and
English disciplines. They run a series of horsemanship
and personal development clinics throughout the year.
To learn more about their techniques &services please
visit: www.symphonystables.com
Nicky Aiken Memorial Rides On
By Kelly Bowers
The Upper Canada
Equestrian Association
(UCEA) is holding their
annual Nicky Aiken
Memorial Ride for Breast
Cancer on June 7th this
year. Henry of Pelham
Family Estate Winery has
graciously invited participants to start and finish the
ride from their scenic location. The estate is found on
the Short Hills Bench at the
base of the Niagara Escarpment (a United Nations
biosphere)
in
St.
Catharines, ON. It is
expected to be quite the
sight - 60+ horses all riding
across beautiful wine country.
The UCEA has been
holding this trail ride for
about 20 years. It is estimated that they have raised
in excess of $40,000 for
Breast Cancer over the
years. Last year was successful with $6,000 being
raised but they want to
make this their best year
ever with a goal of
$10,000.
Two local businesses
have joined to generously
donate a $1,800 Western
Show Saddle as grand prize
received by the person who
is responsible for the most
donations raised. Due to
the desirability of both the
trail ride and the top prize,
a large number of participants are expected this
year. Everyone is invited to
come out and join riders on
the trail.
Organizers are
grateful for the support
they are receiving from the
following companies. ·
Port Pontiac Buick GMC ·
HorseWorld Emporium ·
Reign Equestrian & Athletics · The Best Bandages ·
SGMS Corp · Rocky
Mountain Clothing Co. ·
Canadian Horse Journals ·
The Rider. However, they
are looking for even more
special companies or individuals to donate additional
prizes (not necessarily
equine related) for the
event.
Monetary donations
are also gratefully accepted
can be made payable
directly to the Breast Cancer Research and Development Fund. All donations
can be sent to UCEA Cancer Ride c/o Saturn Stables,
2783 Oille Street, RR1, St.
Catharines, ON, L2R 6P7
For ride details, contact
Call Stephanie
519-849-5688 home or 519 466 5682 cell
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OBRA EXECUTIVE MEMBERS FOR 2009
The Fastest Fifteen
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1. Al Burgess
2. Brian Walt
East Directors:
Hello OBRA fans! Are you getting
ready to rock? The sun is shining, the snow
has retreated and the mud is knee deepspring has arrived at last! I’m sure you have
all been hard at work scraping the layers
upon layers of hair and mud off your trusty
mounts and dusting cobwebs off that saddle
to prepare yourself for the upcoming show
season.
And what a fantastic year it looks like
its going to be! Just a few short weeks
away. With the spring comes baby season
too. I know of a few foals on the ground so
far but more are definitely yet to come. That
being said, breeding season is also upon us.
Take a look out there at all the nice studs
Ontario has to offer. With the economy as
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those rigs running safe and smooth for all
our four legged partners. The show season
is coming together nicely and many dates
have been added to the roster. 2009 starts off
the May 16th long weekend at Milton, followed by:
West Directors:
North Directors:
Central Directors:
Peewee and Youth Director:
OEF Director:
Safety Directors:
Futurity Directors:
Awards:
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September 20th - Forest Fair Barrel Racing
& Speed Show
September 25th - Milton Fair - co-sanctioned (tentative)
October 10th - Dorchester Fair - co-sanctioned
October 11th - Erin Fair - co-sanctioned
(tentative)
May 23rd & 24th - Via Trailers
October 12th - Brigden Fair - co-sancJuly 11th & 12th - Northern Lights Horse tioned (tentative)
Show, New Liskeard - co-sanctioned
October 16, 17 & 18th - Finals - co-sancJuly 26th - Zurich Fair - co-sanctioned
tioned
August 1st & 2nd - Erin Barrelrama - cosanctioned
Please keep checking the website for
August 9th - Aylmer Fair - co-sanctioned
any news and updates, new show dates and
August 15th & 16th - B&H Ranch, announcements. Again I ask for any type of
Chelmsford - co-sanctioned
announcements be it births or anniversaries,
September 5th - OBRA Members show, birthdays or even the not so bright
location TBA (tentative)
news....Send me any and all info to
[email protected]
Your OBRA Executive and Board of
2009 MEMBERSHIP FORM
Directors has been hard at work preparing
for the upcoming show season. We are
All Memberships include an annual subscription to “The Rider”
pleased to announce that our first show will
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long weekend in May (May 16 & 17) there
will be a 2-day show at the Milton fair
(RENEWAL MEMBERSHIPS RECEIVED AFTER MARCH 31st…………..additional $50.00__________)
grounds, organized by Pete & Linda
Burgess. Please look to the OBRA website
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Once again we would like to point out
that all OBRA shows this year will have a
4D class, running concurrently with NBHA
if co-sanctioned, but with separate OBRA
pay-out. The same applies to Youth classes.
Please note that this year all competitors need to show proof of liability insurance. It would be most convenient to
include a copy of your insurance when you
send in your membership form for this season. At this point I would like to point out
that a membership with OEF includes liability insurance, so this is an easy way to
obtain this requirement if your personal
insurance policy does not provide coverage.
Please visit OEF on the web at
http://www.horse.on.ca/ for more information.
Also, we would like to encourage you
to familiarize yourself with some new rules
for this year, in particular for our Youth and
PeeWee classes (no-whip rule) as well as
for our all new 3D Sweepstakes. New or
changed rules will be highlighted in the
updated rule book so that they are easy to
find. Again, please look up our website
http://www.obra.ca/ for details.
See you at the first show;
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rules and constitution of the association. I further agree to assume full responsibility for my safety and that of my children, horses and property
while at any OBRA approved show.
I hereby release the Ontario Barrel Racing Association Inc. and/or it’s officers from any and all claims or damages arising from any accident,
injury, loss or theft which is caused by or arises from the participation of the applicant or his or her family named herein, during any function or
at any facility or location where an OBRA sanctioned activity is held.
I understand that OBRA Inc. does not carry personal liability insurance on behalf of competitors and therefore, I am responsible for obtaining
such insurance. OBRA REQUIRES THAT COMPETITORS CARRY SUCH INSURANCE & HAVE PROOF AVAILABLE IF REQUESTED. OBRA will make every possible effort to ensure the safety of involved persons, however, I understand that participating in any OBRA
approved event is entirely voluntary and wholly at my/our risk. Should some condition arise that I consider being unsafe, I will immediately
advise officials of said condition and if the condition is not rectified to my satisfaction, I will withdraw from further competition. There will be
no refund of fees.
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2009 Board of Directors
President
Carol Ivey - 705-686-3074
1st Vice-President
Ken Van Alstine - 905.384.2008
Past President
2nd Vice-President
John Thompson - 705-374-4043 Harvey Stevens - 705-639-5767
PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
Well Spring is finally here, and show season about to get underway, so I am sure that is
putting everyone in a better frame of mind – it
seemed like a very long winter.
And speaking of show season, please
make sure you check the ORHA website regularly for show updates and changes. For
instance, the Spring Thaw has been moved to
May 9 and 10 and is being hosted by Ken and
Dan Van Alstine, so please come out and support them.
The first issue of the reborn ORHA
newsletter, the Slider, is also now complete and
posted on the website and contains some great
stuff, so check it out.
And as promised, I have drafted a Member Survey to find out what you, our members,
want out of your Association, and this is also
available on the website. I urge you to please
take the time to complete the Survey, so we can
use your input to grow and improve our great
organisation. There is even a free Tim Hortons
gift certificate for one lucky member, which
will be drawn at random from the surveys submitted.
Another noteworthy item: there are some rule
and class changes for this year and the 2009
Rule Book is now available on the website.
And I am sure you will have noticed that
our website is fresh and being regularly updated, and I commend Alison Sutcliffe and India
Hathaway for their diligent work in this regard.
Thank you ladies!
And finally, if you have any information
or news that you feel would be of interest to
other members, please send it to me at [email protected]. We can’t publicise your
accomplishments and family events if we do
not know about them, so let us know.
Best of luck to all for the 2009 show season - see you at Blacks.
Carol Ivey
Member Secretary
Mary Jo MacDonnell
Recording Secretary
Rosemary Hilbert
Treasurer
Brian Stewart - 905-476-1319
Kelly Truesdell
By Jane Lyons
Kelly Truesdell from Brights Grove, Ontario has been
a very successful reining horse competitor for most of her
young life but as the time got closer to apply to university
she never thought that horses could be part of the curriculum! Kelly didn’t even realise that there were scholarship
opportunities available for equestrians comparable to the
college football and basketball programs offered at American universities. However, after being tipped off by some
fellow reiners that live south of the border, she got to work
finding out how she could benefit and help pay for her
schooling. Within three months of learning about the programs, Kelly was recruited by six different universities in
the United States. In April 2008, Kelly signed a National
Letter of Intent with the University of Georgia, to become
one of the 63 members of University of Georgia Women’s
Varsity Equestrian Team, the defending National Champions.
College Varsity Equestrian was first recognized as a
National Collegiate Athletic Association sport in 2003.
Riders compete in one of four events: English Equitation,
Equitation over Fences, Western Horsemanship and Reining. Top riders for the English division are recruited from
the major hunter/jumper circuits and western riders are
drawn from the NRHA and breed associations. As horses
are provided by the host university and not owned by any
of the competitors, it creates a more level playing field for
everyone and quite a challenge. One rider from each team
will ride a horse chosen by lottery and the rider with highest score on that particular horse contributes one point for
their team. The team with the greatest points at the end of
the day wins.
Adjusting to this new format of showing has been a
bit of a transition for Kelly. She says that “competing as a
team does add extra pressure but you just have to treat it
like any other horse show. The biggest difference is you
only get a four minute warm-up on the horse you compete
with and these girls go FULL out every time in the
pen....but that’s the part that makes it fun.” This year Kelly
recorded a win against Fresno State and a tie against
Auburn. The team has done well and has been ranked in the
top three of the National Coach’s Poll the entire season.
Nominations for 2009 Ontario
Reining Horse Youth
The Ontario Reining Horse Youth Association created an informal youth board last year
and has organized them selves to carry on the work of their committee. Last year was a success
under the leadership of Rebecca McAtee, Starr Boisvert and Melia Blakely. This year Rebecca will
move to the Past President position, President Starr Boisvert and Vice President Melia Blakely. This
leaves the Secretary’s position open for nomination.
If there is a youth member(s) that you feel would fill the position, (including your self,) for
the committee and is willing to fulfill the required duties, complete the nomination form below. One
other youth member that agrees with your choice should also sign but does not have to. From the
names nominated, the position of Youth Secretary will be determined.
Should you wish to make a nomination in accordance with the above criteria, please complete this form and mail or e-mail it to Harvey Stevens, Melia Blakely, Starr Boisvert, or Samantha
Munroe, (addresses and e-mails given below) before May 10th 2009.
The election will take place at Fletcher’s Horse World on May 16th & 17th 2009.
I wish to nominate ___________________________ for the position of ORHA Youth Secretary.
Signature of nominee__________________________ indicating that he/she is willing to stand for
election at the ORHA Youth meeting.
Date:________________
To date, Kelly has travelled to Texas, Auburn Alabama,
South Carolina and Fresno, California with the team, sometimes as a competing member and sometimes as an alternate. Normally 20 team members get to compete per
match-up. “While all this travelling sounds fun, reality sets
in when you catch a red-eye flight and return to campus
twenty minutes before your 9:00 a.m. class. Skipping class
to catch some sleep is not an option since class attendance
is mandatory for athletes.”
Kelly’s first year curriculum has posed a few challenges for her, for example, American History. “I now
know that Congress isn’t just a horse show!” Luckily,
Kelly is an excellent student and her Canadian education
has prepared her well as she has earned an appointment to
the UGAA Athletic Director’s Honour Roll.
The life of a NCAA student-athlete is full and
requires huge commitment. Most days everything is done
on the run and even eating times are strategically planned
due to team obligations. The team is required to do cardio,
strength and conditioning training in the gym four times a
week, in addition to riding practices, team meetings and
barn chores. Student-athletes are also required to complete
volunteer work within the community. There are strict rules
to follow to remain eligible to compete. Among them are
random drug tests as well as mandatory study hall hours to
maintain their grades. But according to Kelly, “The team is
a lot of work but it is all worth it at the end of the day. The
best part is I’m getting an invaluable education that I will
use the rest of my life and at the same time, am around
horses doing what I love!”
"Members need to register their email addresses on the
Slider button on the website, so they get notification of
when a new issue is posted."
Our condolences go out to the Bilyea family after
the tragic losses in their recent barn fire. We cannot begin
to imagine what you are going through, but our thoughts
and sympathies are with you. Carol Ivey "
Season Opener at Blacks
Saturday May 9, 2009 - Start Time 9:00 a.m.
Judge: Brian Maxwell – East Syracuse New York
Class/ Added Money/ Entry Fee/ Judges Fee/ Pattern
1a. Mens 100.00
1b. Ladies
10.00
100.00
15.00
10.00
5
15.00
5
2a. Novice Horse Open-2 300.00
2b. Novice Horse NP-2
250.00
30.00
25.00
15.00
10.00
5
5
3a. Youth 13 & Under
3b. Youth 14-18 0
3.c ORHA Youth 0
0
10.00
10.00
10.00
0
0
0
4
4
4
4a. Green as Grass 0
4b. Green as Grass-Youth
10.00
0
10.00
10.00
A
0
A
5a. Non Pro
300.00
5b. Intermediate Non Pro
5c. Limited Non Pro
5d. Prime Time Non Pro
30.00
200.00
100.00
Jackpot
15.00
20.00
10.00
10.00
8
10.00
10.00
10.00
8
8
8
15.00
10.00
10.00
2
15.00
2
2
7a. Rookie 1
Jackpot 10.00
10.00
7b. Rookie 2
100.00 10.00
10.00
7c. Prime Time Rookie
Jackpot 10.00
3
3
10.00
8. Green Horse
10.00
8
9
20.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
9
10.00
6a. Beginner
0
10.00
6b. Advanced Beginner
0
6c. RC Beginner Jackpot 10.00
Jackpot 10.00
3
Mailing Addresses:
Harvey Stevens- 3240 Hwy. #7 RR#2 Indian River, ON K0L 2B0, [email protected]
Melia Blakely- 387 Ingram Rd. Coldwater, On L0K1E0, [email protected]
Starr Boisvert- RR3 Chatsworth, ON N0H 1G0, [email protected]
Samantha Munroe- 28 Hunter Rd. Orangeville, On L9W-5C2, [email protected]
9a. Open 300.00 30.00
9b. Intermediate Open
9c. Limited Open 100.00
9d. Rookie Professional
If you have any questions, please phone:
Starr Boisvert @ (519)794-2027
Harvey Stevens @ (705)639-5767
Stall Fees: $85.00/Show
Camper/Hook Up: $50.00/Show
$15.00 Grounds Fee without a stall, $ 10.00 Office Fee
$2.00 Video Fee/Class
For Stall and Camper reservations
Call Ashley Black – 905-679-1224
15.00
200.00
10.00
100.00
9
9
2008 Directors
Joanne Milton
John Purdie
Mike Munroe
News from
the OBBO
Committee
April 6, 2009
Success – The OBBO
fundraiser Trots & Slots was
held Saturday March 28,
2009 and has been deemed a
great success. It was a beautiful sunny day both for the
drive to Hamilton and for
the racing. Over 90 people
attended the event and not
one OBBO committee member heard any negative comment. The “Top O the Turn”
dining room was an excellent place to spend the afternoon and the food was terrific.
Some of the guests
attending won a little spending money both on the horses and at the slots. It’s
always good to hear the
cheers when someone wins
money or laugh with them
when the horse they bet on
didn’t trot or pace fast
enough for them to cash
their ticket.
A good time was had
by all and we, the OBBO
Committee, look forward to
this event again next year.
Big thanks to all who supported this fundraiser, it is
greatly appreciated by
everyone involved. Mark
your calendars for the Futurity Show this September
15th and 16th at the London
Western Fairgrounds.
OBBO Available Stallions:
This is a great opportunity to purchase a half price
breeding to one of Ontario’s
Top Reining Stallions Following is the list of available
Stallions to date:
• Smokin Silver Bullet $500.00
• Master Chex - $300.00
• Slide Over Hollywood $625.00
• Trodi San Badger $250.00
• Custom King Cutter $750.00
• Spooks Gotta Gun $1250.00
• No Finer Shiner - $500.00
• Dun It You Won It $1000.00
• Docs Stardust Cody $250.00
• Smart Leo Sa Cita $250.00
For more information
feel free to contact Ray Foster 905-772-3728, Harvey
Stevens 705-639-5767 or
Leona McAtee 519-4492799.
on Reining, the ORHA or to
contact any of the OBBO
committee members go to
the ORHA web site at
www.orha.on.ca
Fitness Tips for Riders
Pre-Ride Stretching to Get Better Posture
Now that the days
are longer, most of us
seem to be planning more
riding time- whether just
for pleasure, or in preparation for the show season. More time in the
saddle means more
demand on your bodyand also more exposure to
risk of injury. Also, with
all the attention on saddle fitting and equine therapies to
ensure your horse is balanced, don’t you think you owe it
to your horse to make sure your body weight is also better
balanced?
With a lot of demands on your time, you can still
achieve more balance, improve your stamina and reduce
your risk of injury by remembering to keep your back
strong, and to stretch before you ride.
In recent talks and clinics, I have had participants to
a posture analysis exercise in which they worked in pairs
and noted positioning of the ear-to-shoulder-to-hip-toankle. Following this exercise, all participants performed
a set of basic warmup stretches which I recommend
before riding, and then were re-assessed for postural sidealignment. In almost all cases there was visible improvement on the spot. Naturally, a significant improvement in
real flexibility will take time, but you might as well do
yourself and your horse a favour by taking 60 seconds to
stretch before getting in the saddle. Otherwise, you are
bringing tightness and imbalance created from the rest of
your day, to your ride.
Stretching before you ride will not only improve the
straightness of your posture, but also create more mobility
in joints that need to constantly adjust to effectively
absorb the motion of your horse. Pre-ride stretches
should be performed as ‘dynamic’ stretches. Flow
in and out of them
in a slow and
rhythmical fashion
to warm up your
muscles and joints
at the same time.
Do not hold the
stretches for periods of time before
you ride, and do
not bounce.
T h e
stretches selected
are useful for riders of all disciplines, and open up
the hips, release
the leg to get your
heel in alignment with your pelvis and release the shoulders and back to sit more directly over your hips.
2. Swan dive into Toe Touch: Stand with
your feet about shoulder width apart and
hold a whip or lead shank over your head
and slightly back in a position to the way a
gymnast stands at the end of their routine.
Take a swan dive downwards with your
chest leading and your back flat (to make
your pelvis fold more…watch out for
rounding your back. Keep the back flat at
this point). Once you are down as far as
you can go, you can round your back, and
then begin to roll up slowly. This exercise
will limber up your spine so that your vertebrae can more effectively absorb the constant motion of your horses, and you will
find it easier to sit straighter in the saddle.
behind you, so that your whip or lead
shank are across behind you. Next, take a
deep breath to relax your shoulders and
bring the lead or whip back up overhead
and down in front of you. If you are really
tight in the shoulders, you may need to do
this exercise with a very wide grip on the
lead shank. This exercise will help open
up your chest so you are less likely to collapse forward in your upper body, or carry
tension in your shoulders. You will find it
easier to align your shoulder and hip, or
shoulder-elbow-hip if you are a dressage
rider.
exercises rhythmically, gradually increasing the stretch on your inner thigh. This
stretch helps loosen the inner thigh muscles which get so tight in riders, and will
help you sit with a more neutral and deeper
seat with your legs draping more easily
over your horse.
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Nana Kiska Foundation makes
donation to Pet Trust
Orange aPEEL® on behalf of the Nana Kiska Memorial Foundation
for Canine & Feline Cancer Research, has made another Donation to the
Ontario Veterinary Colleges’ Pet Trust Capital Building Fund. The
cheque presentation was made at the Annual Pet Trust Forum Seminar
and Luncheon on April 4th.
Pictured receiving a Certificate of Recognition is Aidan Finn, President of Orange aPEEL presented by Dr. Gordon Kirby, DVM, MSc,PhD.,
associate Dean of Research and Innovation at the College.
The Foundation has received donations from private citizens as well
Lynden Animal Clinic, who dedicate their Annual Open House fundraiser
to Nana. This year it will be held on September 12th. Regular contributions to the Foundation since it was started have been received from
Olive Finn and Marg Bagshaw of Peterborough, Ontario and Frances
Simpson of Hamilton, Ontario. The foundation would like recognise
these wonderful ladies for their contributions, as well as Larry O’Mara of
Niagara Falls New York.
Photo credit Jean Burrows, OVC Pet Trust
TRAGIC BARN FIRE
KILLS 13 HORSES
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We Want Your
Business - And
Besides - We Have
Home Made Cookies
Waiting For You!
The Annual Bilyea Spring Horse Sale is always a sure sign of
spring. Numerous horse people look forward to the sale both to buy and
sell horses and tack as well as to see friends they haven’t seen over the
winter.
Unfortunately, tragedy struck on Saturday afternoon, April 18, when
Nelson and Kathy Bilyea received a phone call during the sale to let them
know that their barn was on fire. Nelson and Kathy left immediately to
see what could be done. On arrival home, Nelson and Kathy found their
barn fully engulfed in flames with no chance of saving any part of it.
The first four people to arrive on the scene were able to get 22 horses out
of the burning barn. A total of 13 horses were killed in the fire including
Bilyea’s good Quarter Horse Stallion, Ginnin Cowboy, a 1995 Liver
Chestnut sired by Tanquery Gin out of San Holly Peg. This
stallion was bred by the 6666 Ranch in Texas. One of the
mares lost, Tackle My Okie, “Midge” was in foal to Spooks
Got A Gun and a second broodmare lost was in foal to Ginnin
Cowboy. Also lost were a number of Nelson and Kathy’s personal horses including Nelson’s cutting gelding, “Bernie”,
Peps Brush Popper sired by Peppy San Badger, and Kathy’s
long time and much loved mare, “Bailey”, Pretty Aint Enough.
Despite the tragic circumstances the sale continued
with Roy Ionson, the pedigree announcer, keeping many concerned people updated on the fire. Both Nelson and Kathy
returned to the sale prior to its conclusion.
A Benefit Evening and Auction is being organized,
and will be held on Saturday evening, May 23, 2009 at The
Kirkton Community Centre located on Hwy. 23 in Kirkton
between London and Mitchell. To inquire about making a
donation to the evening or for more information please contact
Roy Ionson at 519-363-5598, Greg Wilde at 905-659-1953 or
Janice Bullock at (519)-294-0451 or by email at [email protected].
Visit www.hepburnsales.com
Schomberg ON, Hwy 9 (east of 27)
905-939-2279
Proud to be
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Equestrian
Federation
Early Lessons for the Green Horse
By Ron Meredith
we moved from side to side to make sure we had his
President, Meredith attention.
Manor International
So we walked along quietly behind him, workEquestrian Centre
ing to keep his attention on us and maintaining a quiet
emotional connection. When I moved to the right of
WAVERLY, WV— his primary line, I wanted to see his head swing to the
There’s no precise right just enough so he could keep on eye on me.
“training recipe” you When I moved a little to the left of his primary line,
can follow that works he moved his head to the left so he could keep watchthe same for every ing me. My next goal is to introduce the feeling of a
horse and every han- corridor of pressures that he’s moving in. Creating
dler every time. corridors of pressure that create a feel in the horse of
That’s because people the shape we want him to take is basis of the training
and horses have different personalities and what program we call “heeding” here at Meredith Manor.
works for one is the wrong approach for another. And
I’m going to use the flat wall of the arena as the
from day to day they’re different, too. You need to pressure on one side and my own presence just off his
understand the goals and the sorts of things you can primary line on the other side as a corridor of presdo to reach those goals. Then you have to experiment sures to move him forward in the direction I want him
a little to see what works for you| with that horse that to go. As he gets near a corner, this corridor of presday. The one thing that’s true for every horse is that sures is going to make him feel trapped in the corner
you don’t control a horse by controlling his head with where the pen’s walls meet. So I move back onto his
a halter and lead rope. You control a horse by first primary line and let the pressure of the walls turn
controlling his attitude and then you can control his him. Then I move back out and create that corridor of
mind.
pressures again.
We’ve talked about working a baby green horse
Depending on the personality of the horse, they
in a pen for the first time. Our first goal was to get the tire of this game pretty quickly. When they do, they
horse used to our presence without building any emo- will turn off the wall and look at you. My goal is for
tional charge. We wanted him to be comfortable with the horse to turn his body to face me but most horses
having us there. So we never did anything the horse don’t give me that right away. They usually start by
might perceive as predatory or punishing. We experi- just turning their head. Whatever way the horse offers
mented to find the least bit of pressure it took to make to look and give me his attention, I stand dead still. I
the horse quietly aware of our presence and attentive stay quiet and don’t move. I just look at the horse. By
to where we are. Then we started to control his indi- standing still, I make it very clear that I’m a calm
vidual strides by following him on his primary line as presence, not a predatory one that he has to worry
2009 HORSE AUCTIONS
Saturday, May 9th, 2009 - All Breed Horse & Equipment Consignment Sale. Sale starts at 9:30
A.M. with a selection of harness, saddles, trailers, buggies, & horse drawn equipment. A flea market environment will take place at the same time offering numerous tack (new & used). Something
for everyone. Followed by a good selection of all types of ponies & horses whether it be for riding,
driving, roping or simply pleasure horses. We have it all!!
Saturday, August 1st, 2009 - All Breed Horse & Equipment Consignment Sale. Sale starts at 9:30
A.M. with a selection of harness, saddles, trailers, buggies, & horse drawn equipment. A flea market environment will take place at the same time offering numerous tack (new & used). Something
for everyone. Followed by a good selection of all types of ponies & horses whether it be for riding,
driving, roping or simply pleasure horses. We have it all!!
Saturday, September 5th, 2009 - Equine Ranches 7th Select Foal Sale. Production foal sale from
Top Quality Breeders from Western Canada PLUS Ontario breeders. Sale starts at 10:30 A.M. No
tack and equipment selling.
Friday & Saturday, September 18th & 19th, 2009 - Speciality Production Sale of Registered
Quarter Horses and Paints. This is a 2 day sale so that these quality horses can be viewed and the
arena will be set up for performance horses to show off their skills on Friday Night. Featuring: Lazy
Lou Quarter Horse Ranch of MB. Selling approx. 50 head of yearlings and weanlings, with lots of
size and colour. All foals will be halter broke and de-wormed. Watch for full sale listings on their
website: www.lazylouranch.ca Other consignors will be accepted on approval of sales management. All animals will need to be fully registered so this sale offers great genetics, style and performance. This was a highly successful sale which went down well with both consignors and buyers.
We want to continue to produce these quality sales.
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 - Carson's Annual Yearling & Mixed Standardbred Horse Sale.
Equipment sellings at 2:00 P.M. with various tack and equipment dispersals. Followed by Horses at
6:30 P.M. Offering weanlings, yearlings, broodmares in foal and racehorses.
Friday & Saturday, October 23rd & 24th, 2009 - Carson's Fall Colours Draft Horse Consignment
Sale. Friday features horse drawn machinery, harness, saddles, trailers and buggies. A flea market environment will take place at the same time offering numerous tack (new & used). Saturday,
October 24th - All Draft Horses Sell. A highlight from last year's sale was the Gregglea Production
Sale, which included the 2008 Clydesdale filly "Gregglea Azar's Pride" selling for $35,000.00 to Tom
Miller of Illinois. The average on 34 head for Steve and Beth Gregg of Cargill, Ontario was just
under $7,200.00. The overall sale average on 92 Head was $3,981.00 making us North America's
first choice in marketing and promoting the draft horse industry. Our proven success speaks for
itself. Future herd reductions or Complete dispersals are always welcome. Hitch up with us for all
your auction needs. This sale will keep the similar format as our Spring Draft Horse Sale.
Saturday, November 7th & December 19th, 2009 - All Breed Horse & Equipment Consignment
Sale. Sale starts at 9:30 A.M. with a selection of harness, saddles, trailers, buggies, & horse drawn
equipment. A flea market environment will take place at the same time offering numerous tack (new
& used). Something for everyone. Followed by a good selection of all types of ponies & horses
whether it be for riding, driving, roping or simply pleasure horses. We have it all!!
about.
As soon as the horse looks away, I
use as quiet a movement or sound or
whatever fuss as I can to bring his
attention back to me and I go back to
following and creating a corridor of
pressures that makes him feel like moving his feet. Since the horse is going to
keep looking for a way to get rid of
those pressures, I’ve found a way to
communicate to him that I’m the center
of where he needs to have his attention.
When his attention is on me, he gets to
stand.
We’ll repeat this stop and look
away routine as many times as it takes
until the horse not only stops and looks
at me but stares at me to see what’s
next. Then I take a quiet step back. If
the horse keeps staring intently, I’ll take
another step back. The horse stops and
stares at a distance where he is accepting of the pressure of my presence.
When I step back, I’m stretching that
distance. That will either make him feel
like leaving or pull him toward me,
which is my next goal.
When the horse first starts turning
to stare at me, I often won’t have his
full attention. I want to see his ears listening to me as well as his eyes looking
at me. If he’s looking but not listening,
I don’t have enough pull to bring him to
me. Even if he’s facing me, if his ears
are swiveling and scanning or turned
back, I go back to following him and
pushing him. This is all tremendously
boring to watch. But I am developing
an intimate and accurate communication with the horse that is important to
everything else he needs to learn.
If the horse leaves when I start
stepping back, I just start following him
again and creating that corridor of pressure between me and the wall again.
The horse pretty quickly learns that
when he moves, he feels pressure and
when he stops and looks at me, the
pressure goes away. As he continues
looking for relief from that pressure
he’ll stop and stare and give me his full
attention for a longer and longer period
of time.
When the horse finally gives me
his full attention and feels a pull toward
me when I back up, I keeping backing
quietly and slowing to see if I can get
him to turn around and face me. This
happens quickly with some horses.
With others, it can take a lot of repetitions of stopping, looking and following (remember, there’s no recipe that
fits every horse). It may take three or
four or ten or even more tries until the
horse will come all the way up to me
and stop next to me. If he’s coming
with both eyes and both ears on me, I
know he’ll come directly toward me. If
his eyes are on me but his ears start
scanning or he looks away before he
reaches me, I know he’s going to go
past me. Just to be safe, I’ll step back
out of his kick zone. As he goes by, I’m
in a perfect position to fall in behind
him and start following again.
So you can see there’s no precise
recipe. There’s just a sequence of goals
that you have to figure out how to reach
with whatever horse you’re working
with at the time. I want the horse to be
ambidextrous, so to speak. So I make
sure I can work him from either side. I
watch carefully for any sign of intense
or scurried or quick activity. That
show’s he’s not learning. He’s initiated
an escape or I’m using too loud a pressure and I need to be quieter. While I’m
working on getting his attention, I
remember to keep my movement and
breathing rhythmic and relaxed so the
horse stays relaxed. I want the horse
breathing calmly and quietly, giving me
the impression he’s almost bored. At
some point, he’s going to come up to
me with both eyes and ears at full attention and stop next to me instead of
walking on by. What comes next is the
subject of the next article.
_____________
Instructor and trainer Ron Meredith has
refined his “horse logical” methods for
communicating with equines over 30
years as president of Meredith Manor
International Equestrian Centre (Route
1, Box 66, Waverly, WV 26184; 1-304679-3128; www.meredithmanor.com),
an ACCET accredited equestrian educational institution.
Jared Leclair Reins at
Y-Not Farms
Jared Leclair attended The University of Findlay in Ohio for their intensive
equestrian program and jointed the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association team. He
trained horses for Steve Simon of Quarter Mount Farm in Paxton, MA, home of Custom Crome, future NRHA million dollar sire. He then worked as assistant trainer for
NRHA HOF member Tim McQuay. Last year, Jared and Heather Leclair established
Leclair Performance Horses at Legacy Ranch in Pilot Point, Texas.
Some of Jared’s show accomplishments are as follows:
• 2001- Individual Reining National Champ. and IHSA Team Competition
Champ. with U of F.
- Showed Custom Cappuccino to the Ltd.Open, Int. Open, and Open
NERHA year end title.
• 2003 - All American Quarter Horse Congress - Res. Champ. Ltd. Open class
on Custom Tracker.
• 2004 - Int. Open Champ. at QH Congress on Wowsanic.
• 2005 - NRBC, On Dun It In Tinseltown, Res. Champ., Int. Open Div.
- RMRHA Summer Slide Futurity Open & Int. Open Div. ,\
Co- Champion on Electric Code
- SWRHA Futurity Open & Int. Open Champion
- NRHA Int. Open Champ. riding Electric Code.
• 2008 - Crowned top Int. Open Rider as well as the 5th ranked Open rider
of the season.
• 2009 - Gordyville Breeders Classic, Open Derby Champ. riding Electric Code
- Gordyville Breeders Classic, Res. Champ. on Rootin Tootin Dunit.
These accomplishments as well as others, have helped him to attain NRHA lifetime earnings exceeding $382,000.00
Not only was Jared in the winners circle as a rider but as a Non Pro instructor as
well. His Non Pro Team won many titles including the SWRHA Int. Open Futurity
Champ., all 3 divisions of the Non Pro Derby at the One Hot Reining, Res. Champ. in
the Intermediate Non-pro Affiliate class at the Ariat Tulsa Reining Classic and at the
NRHA Futurity, and the Limited Non Pro NRHA Futurity Champ., just to name a
few.
Jared is looking forward to sharing his knowledge with participants at the
Ontario Y-Not Farms clinic in July so that others may reach their reining goals. See
details on page 25 in this issue of The Rider.
Ontario Standardbred Show Series
Milton, Ontario - April 15, 2009 - In 2008, the
inaugural Standardbred Showcase horse show was
held. The horse show was open to Standardbreds
only and was organized to promote the versatility
of the Standardbred by offering classes in a variety or English, western and driving disciplines.
The success of the show, along with the Standardbred only horse shows put on by the Ontario
Standardbred Adoption Society in the past have
resulted in the Ontario Standardbred Show Series
being formed this year. The series is a group of
three standardbred only horse shows,
each being run independently but the
points from each show in the series
being accumulated for year end
awards. The shows in the series are
being organized by Oxer Stables to
be held in Milton on June 28, Standardbred Showcase Riding Club to
be held at Grand River Raceway on
August 2 and O.S.A.S. to be held at
County Heritage Park on August 28.
The year end awards banquet will be
held at Grand River Raceway in the
fall.
The Standardbred Showcase
Riding Club (SSRC) is a non profit
volunteer organization whose focus is
to promote the breed as a riding,
showing and pleasure driving horse.
“There are enough groups promoting
the adoption side. We feel there is a
lack of advocacy for them as a show
horse and we are out to advance
that.” said Kelly McLaughlin President SSRC.
The group is continually looking
for support and sponsorship for the
horse show this year. They are grateful that Grand River Raceway has
offered their facility to run the horse
show on the Sunday of Industry Day
Week but there are several expenses
including ribbons, equipment costs
and ambulance fees that need to be
covered. There are opportunities to
sponsor classes at a cost of $100
each, donate product for prizes, regis-
ter as a trade fair vendor or general cash donations. The organizations website www.standardbredshowcase.com is now live and contains all the
current information with respect to the horse show
and a section devoted specifically to recognizing
those individuals and organizations who have
committed to supporting and sponsoring the show
this year. For further information please visit the
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By Kelly Bowers.
There are many reasons to love a fabric
covered building but the really beautiful part
comes down to your senses. What you see, hear,
smell, feel and what you don’t. The benefits of
fabric have everything to do with abundant natural sunlight and increased circulation of fresh
country air.
What you see in a fabric building is bright
and airy, wide open space. Warm toned sunlight
fills the interior evenly and comfortably. What
you don’t see is dust floating through the air,
dark shadowy corners or evidence of unwelcome
visitors who have nowhere to hide. As a bonus,
the fabric covering actually filters and improves
the quality of light like a giant umbrella used in
photo studios. This allows you to take much better photographs in your year round riding arena,
and without those inconvenient posts in the way.
What you notice about the listening while in
a fabric building is not so much what you hear,
but what you don’t. The density is muffled, like
listening while in an insulated tent compared to
being in a trailer. The sound of rain simply pitter
patters on the fabric rather than being amplified
and echoing off a noisy metal roof.
What you smell is good fresh air and horses
probably, but you won’t experience problems
breathing because of excess dust. The ample air
circulation takes care of that. Humans and animals can all breath easy.
What you feel is comfort. Amazingly, the
interior of a fabric building seems somewhat
warmer in the winter and yet cooler in the summer. In cold weather, the interior is protected
from the wind (especially if you close the ends
off) but the fabric allows the permeating rays of
the sun to warm the air inside. In the summer,
the fabric covering cools like an umbrella at the
beach and a summer breeze tends to lower the
temperature (especially with the one or both ends
open).
There are many more reasons to consider
fabric for your next construction project. Some
uses for the versatile structures and benefits are
listed below along with some Ontario manufacturers.
MANY USES
Barn , Hay & Feed storage
Stable with stalls. Tack room can even be
incorporated.
Indoor Riding or Training Arena every month
of the year.
Weather Proof Event Arena
Brood mare quarters for breeding facility.
Foal Nursery
Infirmary for horses or other livestock.
Open concept Garage or shed for storing
equipment, gardening tools
Manure and compost storage.
Housing for other livestock.
Grooming and bathing area.
Enclosed area for maintenance / repair of
equipment and vehicles.
MANY BENEFITS
• Abundant natural sunlight (warm toned)
with fewer shadows.
• Excellent air quality provided for animals
and humans.
• Natural ventilation helps to reduce dust,
excess heat and moisture.
• Fabric tends to absorb sound.
• Post-free construction provides efficient use
of wide-open space.
• Covered by strong and durable heavy-duty
fabric, which lasts for years.- Building can
be recovered rather than replaced when
needed.
• Length of building can be expanded at
later dates.
• Fast delivery and set up or expansion can usually be done during 8 or 9 months
of the year in Ontario.
• Easy to relocate if you move or if you want
to sell it when no longer needed.
• Versatile Structures -Various styles in
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to bring this distinction; Alan & Linda Barnes of
including the very best of Horses, Etc,. Master of
world-wide professional to Ceremonies was Ross Millocal amateur equestrian lar, Ring Crew. Gerry
talent to the Can-Am All Belore organised Props and
performance was enjoyed Breeds Equine Emporium.
by all ages.
It was choreographed by
Continued on Page 26.
Melissa Sherwood,
owner of Horse Haven
Tack Shop, started the
Horse Haven Drill Team in
late March of 2008 with
team members carrying
flags and riding their horses to western music, the
fast-paced and entertaining
“rodeo style” western drill
team was well received by
audiences. Driving carriages pulled by beautiful
Friesians competed together in a race! Daredevils
Ted Vanderkooi and Gerben Steenbeek navigated
the course under time
restraints to a rousing finish.
The official Icelandic
Horse Show Team demonstrated their astounding
show
“Dragonforce”,
showcasing the natural
gaits of this wonderful
breed enjoyed by fire light.
Annie Lalande gave a dazzling performance of dressage on a majestic Spanish
Stallion. Her beautiful costume and use of a natural
horsemanship bitless bridle
truly made her presentation
unique. The Gypsy Vanner
group presented a fabulous
original Gypsy Caravan
pulled by those famous
European Gypsy horses,
Matt Waples was born in
right out of the history Hackensack, New Jersey in 1992,
books! They also showed where he lived for 14 years with
how versatile the breed is his mother, Monica Thors, a
by demonstrating both world-reknowned equine photogenglish and western style rapher. Matt then moved to Canariding to delightful gypsy da to live with his father, Ron
music. Lizzy Traband Waples, a hall-of-fame Standardfrom Pennsylvania inspired bred trainer and driver, and his
the audience to deepen step mother, Liz Waples. In the
their relationship with their summer of 2007 Matt decided to
own horses with a bridle- buy his first entry-level DSLR
Matt Wapples,
less demonstration set to camera. Photography soon became
Photo by The Rider
heart-warming music. a passion of his, so in the early
Lizzy Traband was born spring of 2008 Matt bought a new Semi-Professionalwith only one hand, but she level DSLR camera, soon after that in the summer of
embraces life with a com- 2008 he became a published photographer.
Ever since then he has been steadily working as a
passion, determination and
dignity that is beyond her freelance photographer for magazines such as: The Canadian Sportsman, The Canadian Sports Magazine, Canadieleven years.
Performers signed an Thoroughbred, and TROT Magazine. His most
autographs and answered famous piece of work so far would have to be the photo
questions following the of Charles Fipke kissing his horse Not Bourbon (pictured
show. Once again, the above) after he won the 2008 Queens Plate. In February
Musical Revue provided 2009 this photo won the Sovereign Award for Outstandeducational entertainment ing Photo. That photo was first published in the
based on professionals, August/September edition of the Canadian Thoroughbred
semi-professionals and Magazine. Matt is still working as much as he can in his
amateurs. Can-Am and free time, striving to hopefully attend university for phoHome Hardware are proud tography and become a full-time freelance photographer.
Visit Matt’s website at www.Mattwaplesphoto.com
7th Annual Can Am Well Attended
Can-Am opened to
record crowds on Friday,
March 20, 2009 for its
annual three day run at the
London Fairgrounds. Visitors were welcomed by a
beautifully decorated lobby
with a giant equine relief
sculpture and several stunning equine paintings by
artists Veronica and Edwin
Dam de Nogales. The London Police held a very successful Silent Auction
again this year. The annual
catalogue sales and auction
netted over $6,000 for the
Torch Run Charity. CanAm would like to thank the
London Police Law
Enforcement Torch Run
Volunteers for their assistance with The Home
Hardware Extravaganza
and the All Breeds Equine
Emporium.
The many clinics
were heavily attended with
something to be garnered
for every discipline of
horsemanship. On his first
foray to Can-Am, clinician
Jason Patrick, found a new
following with a great
number of visitors. Returning clinician and equine
extremist, Tommy Turvey
received a warm welcome
after a three year hiatus
from Can-Am. He brought
along a talented 11 year old
assistant, Lizzy Traband,
who’s love of horses was
evident in every clinic she
lead.
Clay Maier, Danny
Foster, Lindsay Grice, Rick
Wheat and Terry Myers
were just as popular as ever
with sizeable crowds
attending each clinic. The
full roster of lectures kept
everyone busy learning
new and innovative equine
related topics such as, hoof
care, forage, vaccinations
and correct blanket fitting.
A noticeable increase in
vendor variety gave shoppers a cornucopia of bargains and new items from
which to choose.
A first for Canada was
the introduction of the
Wind Rider Challenge.
The premise that all horses
of any breed or discipline
can compete together is a
foreign concept to most,
but Bob Jeffreys and
Suzanne Sheppard have
designed a competition that
tests true horsemanship and
unity of horse and rider, no
matter what the breed or
discipline. It has proven to
be an extremely popular
concept as all the available
spots filled very quickly!
The competition was
extremely interesting to
watch. Suzanne fully
explained everything as
each competitor made their
way around the course and
one couldn’t help but learn
something new or discover
a unique perspective to
mull over besides being a
competition with prize
money. Congratulations to
this year’s Ontario winners.
The finalists included,
Nicole Chittle, Diana Dobson and Tracy Godwin. In
addition to winning money,
the top three winners
received an engraved glass
trophy and a bucket of
equine related prizes from
Home Hardware, The
Rider, Ontario’s Horse
Newspaper and Wahl.
Suzanne Sheppard, Wind Rider winner Ashley Bull and Bob Jeffreys.
Photo by River Bend Designs
Third place was Jamie
Gagnon, second place was
Emily Lindsay and in first
place was Ashley Bell.
Congratulations to all participants!
The Home Hardware
Extravaganza was, once
again, exceedingly popular
with heavily attended performances each night. As
usual, Saturday was completely sold out and Friday
was close. Spectators got
more than they bargained
for, with a full roster of
quality entertainment that
lasted over two hours!
This year’s theme was
Cabaret which was interlaced with tunes from popular movies and live theatre! The Home Hardware
Extravaganza started with
the grand entrance of the
VIP Carriage, courtesy of
Ted Vanderkooi, followed
by The Parade of Breeds,
led in by a Canadian Cowgirl and followed by two
Canadian Cowgirl Hippodrome Riders, with both
the Canadian and American National Flags.
The Master of Ceremonies was Mr. Ross Millar, President of the
Ontario Dodge Rodeo and
a Director of the OEF.
Shorty Leggs was back and
just as crazy as ever. The
Silver Stars Precision Drill
Riding Club is a group of
young riders (from 11-19
years old) performing
choreographed manoeuvres
to memorable music with
beautiful costumes. Under
the direction of Brenda
Gagnon, they kicked off
the show with a drill to the
“Phantom
of
the
Opera”….truly Broadway
on Horseback!
The Lazee G Ranch,
(home of the Silver Stars)
received
The
2009
OEF/Just Add Horses
Environmental Award
which is presented to an
OEF Horse Facilities
Council member who
demonstrates an active
approach to conserving the
environment and excels in
making their farm and surroundings a safe and enjoyable place.
Audiences were
thrilled with the return of
Tommie Turvey, Equine
Extremist! Tommie and
his Paint Horses, Joker and
Ace, performed an exciting, fast paced act featuring
Roman Riding with lots of
fancy footwork and teamwork, ending with a fantastic jump over a wall of fire.
Tommie Turvey is a second generation horse trainer, an accomplished performer and rider in many
disciplines.
He has
appeared in feature films,
television commercials, as
a performer at dinner theatres, a specialty act in a
touring circus, a main character in a Wild West show
and at horse expos and
equestrian events around
the world.
Featuring 2009 Breyer Model Paint Horse,
Poker Joe, “The Funniest
Horse Under Saddle”, left
the audience wondering
who was schooling whom!
Tommie’s partners and
travelling companions are
his prized paint horses.
Pokerjoe has been with
Tommie for ten years and
travels over 100,000 miles
a year performing in front
of hundreds of thousands
of people. For his final act,
Tommie Turvey performed
with his amazing Paint
horses at liberty. Audiences witnessed the special
relationship between a man
and his horses, Joker and
Ace. Liberty is the art of
communicating with horses
without tack or restraints.
This performance featured
two horses and one man
performing together in harmony to music, one on one,
plus bareback and bridleless riding. This was
horsemanship at its finest!
A warm welcome was
given to a new young amateur in the line up; from
Smithville
Ontario,
Alexandra Cross-Nicholls
and Skipa Scorpion (Jake)
who entertained the crowds
with a bridleless western
pleasure performance.
The award winning
Canadian Cowgirls were
back with all new performances and costumes,
delivering a thrill a minute
with their daredevil act,
“Trick Riders of the Golden West”. Their second act
was a brand new Maypole
Dance which intertwined
dance with ribbons and
horses. For their finale,
everyone joined in to sing
and clap along, as the
Canadian Cowgirls paid
tribute to our brave Armed
Forces with “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company
B”.
The growing popularity that the Baroque horses
- Andalusians, Lipizzaners,
Lusitanos, and Friesians have been enjoying in
Europe for the last few
years has finally come to
North America. Baroque
horses are appearing more
frequently and more successfully in dressage competitions. They have been
bred consistently and
specifically for dressage
longer than any other type
of horse. From the Italian
Renaissance until the
French Re volution, they
were considered the very
best dressage horses in the
world by reason of their
agility, their strength and
the natural cadence of their
gait; for processions and
parades, due to their proud
air, grace and nobility; and
for war on a day of battle
because of their courage
and obedience. Clay Maier,
from the Kentucky Horse
Park and his favourite
Baroque horses demonstrated classic dressage of a
bygone era with a twist!
Clay’s Friesian Spectacular featured with two
horses, one he rode while
the other he drove out in
front. Spectators were
amazed as he manoeuvred
the horses in between barrels and over fences, independently of each other and
together as a tandem team.
Clay has spent his life
entertaining people from
North America to Europe
to Asia and says his
Friesians ‘are the breed that
captures the imagination
simply by their presence’.
A beautiful and elegant
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• Doors, sliding doors can be utilized.
• One or both ends can be left open for even
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• Exceptional height clearance allow for easy
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• Rodents and other unwanted pests have no place to
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• Buildings are easy to keep clean and tidy and
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• Low cost per square foot compared to other types
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• Energy savings — eliminate daytime artificial lighting.
• Climate responsiveness reduces heating/cooling needs.
• Little or no property tax increase – since fabric
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• Increased profits by protecting your hay, grain and feed
from spoilage, weather damage, and pests while
eliminating mould, bacteria and condensation.
Matt Waples Wins
Sovereign Award
Natural Horsemanship & Body Control Foundation Reining Training
Trigger’s owner. I also explained the
evaluation that I do with every horse the
first time I meet them. It’s like a ‘meet &
greet’. Last month, I introduced Groundwork and explained the benefits. Today,
I’ll talk about lateral flexion and how it’s
so important that I recommend everyone
“Don’t leave home without it!”
Flex to Stop, Flex to Slow
Down (Downward
Transition) &
Emergency 1 Rein Stop
By Susan Dahl.
This month’s column continues with
our lessons on Trigger, our tune up horse
as we follow along his progress to getting
a better handle or foundation training. In
February, we introduced Trigger and
myself & where I described the goals of
Trigger’s Lateral Flexing Lesson
The lateral flexion work starts with
the horse haltered (groundwork), progresses to when the horse is bridled (more
groundwork) and is repeated when the
horse is mounted.
The photo top left shows Trigger
when I first asked him to Flex To A Stop
while mounted. Notice the resistance in
the face. The photo top right shows Trigger as he starts to flex and get softer (his
head is moving towards the vertical). He
is not resisting. He is starting to understand.
Flex To a Stop, Flex to Slow Down &
Below is an exert from my book*
(lesson 3) which gives the steps to teach a
horse to flex laterally from the ground
while longeing & bridled. First the Flex
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To a Stop, then Emergency 1 Rein Stop (Flex To A Sudden Stop or E1RS), & finally Flex to Slow Down (or
downward transition).
Please do this with a coach, if you’ve never done
this sort of thing before. (If you follow these instructions, you do so at your own risk. Please see disclaimer
at the end of this article.)
In round pen, horse bridled, outside rein over
horse’s wither, & with stick&string and end of reins in
your hand:
1. Ask horse to walk around you in a longe type circle.
Keep horse walking.
2. Flex to a Stop: While walking, slide (don’t reach) one
hand _ way down rein closest to you & pull back
towards you, as you step in front of horse’s shoulder &
say ‘whoa’ bending horse’s head until horse stops.
Immediately release rein for reward. Rest to reward &
absorb idea.
3. Turn slightly in same direction again. Ask horse to
walk on again, & repeat steps 2&3 a few times until
horse understands. Rest in between for reward.
4. Once familiar, repeat for a jog to a stop, trot to a stop
& lope to a stop so horse gets used to flexing to a stop at
speed.
5. Repeat until horse understands to stop when flexed.
Rest as a reward.
6. Always repeat for other direction.
7. Emergency 1 Rein Stop (Flex to a sudden
Stop)(E1RS): While walking, quickly slide (don’t reach)
one hand _ way down rein closest to you & pull back
assertively towards you, as you step in front of horse’s
shoulder & say ‘whoa’ bending horse’s head so horse
stops immediately!
8. Pull as hard as needed to get horse stopped now! In an
emergency, pull very hard to get them stopped immediately (No jerking).
Safety is important here.
9. Immediately release rein for reward. Rest to reward &
absorb idea.
10. Turn slightly in same direction again. Ask horse to
walk on & repeat lesson a few times. Rest a minute to
absorb lesson.
11. Once familiar, repeat for a jog to a stop, trot to a stop
& lope to a stop so horse gets used to a rapid change in
speed.
12. Repeat until horse understands to stop immediately
with a quick flex laterally.
14. Flex to Slow Down (Downward transition): While
jogging, slide one hand _ way down rein closest to you
& pull back towards you, as you step in front of the
horse’s shoulder & say ‘walk’ bending horse’s head until
horse slows down to a walk. Don’t release until horse
walks. Keep walking!
15. Immediately release rein for reward while walking.
16. Ask horse to jog again & repeat lesson a few times.
Rest a minute to absorb lesson.
17. Once familiar, repeat for a trot to a jog, trot to a
walk, lope to a trot, lope to a jog & lope to a walk so
horse gets used to flexing to slow down.
18. Repeat until horse understands to slow down when
lightly flexed.
mount in a hurry. Please practice this also.
4. The sliding of your hand (and not reaching) becomes
a prepatory cue.
5. Use mild snaffle bit with jointed mouthpiece.
6. Work both sides evenly.
7. Don’t release until horse has stopped, or slowed
down.
8. Emergency 1 Rein Stop referred to as E1RS.
9. This is in preparation for riding.
10. This will help to get a soft face while doing sliding
stops.
11. This is a review of my Colt Starting lesson.
12. Further Reading: See Clinton Anderson Gaining
Control & Confidence from the Ground: Series I-III.
13. Further Reading: see Horse&Rider Jan. 09, Clinton
Anderson Do-It-Yourself Training, Part I, “Flex Time”
article.
Other Notes:
Once familiar on the ground, the same steps are
repeated while mounted.
Horse training can be dangerous. Please be safe. I,
Susan Dahl, cannot be held responsible for any injuries
as a result of the reader trying this exercise from my
book (©Copyright KISS Reiners). You do so at your
own risk. Please get your coaches assistance.
Benefits of this Training
Flex to a Stop
Teaches the horse a rein cue to flex at the poll.
Teaches horse to get light & responsive in the mouth and
stop immediately. The horse gets soft and responsive.
It’s great for teaching a horse to stop with voice & body
commands and do a correction with the reins. It’s body
control!
It’s the start of a correct headset as well. And more
importantly collection. (I will talk about collection in
another article).
Also starts to teach the horse to stop for reining &
other events.
Flex to Slow Down or Downward Transition
Teaches a horse to slow down with a slight flex of
the reins. Used as a correction when the horse does not
respond to ‘easy’. Teaches a horse to rate their speed
(used in reining and other events).
Is a safety feature for a rider when a horse speeds
up too quickly and they want to be able to slow the horse
down quickly.
Great in colt starting when the colt is not used to a
new gait, gets scared; the colt can be slowed down or
stopped.
A lot has been said, read, practiced & perfected
with this Flex to A Sudden Stop (as I call it).
• Really gets a horse light and responsive.
• Teaches a horse especially when 1st taught on the
ground, to be prepared for when a sudden stop is called
for. The horse does not freak out.
Of course, a great safety feature too!
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE HOME WITHOUT IT!
Goal: For horse to understand an Emergency 1 Rein
Stop (E1RS), Flex to slow down or Flex to stop.
What I Teach All Students
I just had a new student yesterday who wanted
Notes:
help with their 8 yr. old mare who bucks when it lopes.
1. E1RS: Great to stop horses from bucking.
Not good. The rider is now scared to lope this horse.
2. E1RS: Used as an emergency stop or as a correction That’s understandable. And of course it’s a safety issue
on an unruly horse. Don’t leave home without it!
too.
3. Horse needs to stay stopped in case you have to disThe first thing I teach all my students is the E1RS.
The students are then confident that they can
dismount safely in a hurry when necessary.
The horse certainly has to be retrained
not to buck when loping and it won’t be the
Using Natural Horsemanship Methods
student who does this as they are scared.
Happily in the near future though, the
Body Control foundation & reining
student will be able to ride the retrained horse,
training, lessons, colt starting &
confidently knowing that they can get to safety
anytime they need it. (And they just might be
‘train the trainer’ teachings
able to handle the next horse that bucks! :)
Foundation Reining Training Centre
Susan Dahl
Certified Professional Horse Trainer
Durham, On • 519-369-3866 • [email protected]
www.reinersuehorsemanship.com
What a peace of mind!
Next article I’ll start on the mounted work.
Horses become Canada’s Ambassadors
An Ambassador’s goal is to promote diplomatic relationships between
two countries. What better Ambassador
between Canada and The United States
than the horse. The Canadian Cowgirls
of Chatham-Kent recognize the value of
this equine friend to reach out and touch
the hearts of Horse lovers world wide.
The Canadian Cowgirls of Chatham
Kent Ontario represented Canada at the
Pennsylvainia Horse World Expo in Harrisburg Pennsylvania where State Representative Julie Harhart, presented the
Team with an official Pennsylvaina state
flag. This flag will be added to teams
collection of numerous flags from every
Province and State which they have performed in across North America.
“These young woman are a credit
to their country, the discipline and devotion they put into their performances are
phenomenal. Canada should be very
proud.” says State Rep. Harhart.
The Canadian Cowgirls are an elite
precision riding team consisting of dazzling women and their horses performing
daring musical maneuvers in spectacular
glittering costumes.
“It was an honour to saddle up and
represent Canada at this prestigious
event. Everywhere we go in the U.S., the
audiences love us. They give us a warm
reception and often a standing ovation.”
Says Terry Jenkins, Team Captain.
The brave and beautiful horses on
team are as diverse as the population of
our great Nation and represent a variety
of breeds including The American Quarter Horse, Appaloosa. Paints, Arabians
and the dependable backyard equine
friend.
Since their first performance 7
years ago, this Award winning team have
captured “Best Mounted Unit” at prestigious events including the World
famous Calgary Stampede, Kentucky
Derby and the Indy 500 Parades just to
name a few.
“We spend hours in the saddle to
perfect our precision riding, and many
hours in the trucks and trailers, travelling
across Canada and United States to perform.” Says team president, Gwen
Kitchen.
In 2008 The Canadian Cowgirls
made 127 appearances at parades,
Equine events, Fairs, and Rodeos. One of
the highlights of the year was an appearance at the Greenwood Air Force Base in
Nova Scotia where they entertained the
families of the deployed troops.
“This was a great honour and drove
home the message to us that those fighting in a war zone are not the only ones
who make sacrifices. Those families who
don’t have their Daddy or Mommy to
tuck them in at night are making a huge
sacrifice too.” Says Jenkins. “This
impressed us so much that we now do a
special tribute in our show to those families”
The Canadian Cowgirls are performing at the 2009 CanAm Equine
Extravaganza in London Ontario March
19,20 and 21st at the Western Fair
Agriplex. Tickets are available at TJ Stables, home arena of the Canadian Cowgirls.
They are The Award Winning
Canadian Cowgirls, Western women
tied together by the love of Family,............
Country
........ AND
the Horse.
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Starting at Al’s Tack Shop
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Ontario Team Cattle Penning Association
Ontario Reined Cow Horse Association
Werner Bohner, President, 519-467-5691
Craig Black, Vice President, 519-874-1294
Stefan Winkelhage, Treasurer/Web, 519-463-9956
Or visit us at our website: www.orcha.ca
(Western Division) Board of Directors 2009
President: Jim Degroot, 519-595-7043
Vice-President: Kevin Oke, 519-263-2448
Directors: Sarah Packett, 519-844-2551
This is a Tentative Schedule, please check
www.teampenning.ca for updates, and directions.
All regular pointed pennings will offer the
Drawpot Class (not London Fair, or Little
Royal)
Beginner Clinic from 10:00am to 4:30pm,
weather permitting. Clinicians: Duane Holm,
Bevin Kinsman & Dave Kinsman, Cost $80.00
Please register @ 519-881-4919
The Draw pot class is designed for new
members, to meet other penners, have fun &
learn in a non competitive environment. Two
new penners are automatically assigned teams,
with one experienced rider. Max. of three
entries per person.
Western Ontario Team Cattle Penning 2009
Competition Schedule
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Jim Young, 905-473-2039
Bill Campbell, 519-348-4781
Treasurer: Patsy McMahon, 519-986-4787
Sponsorship Co-ordinator:
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Secretary: Michele Smailes, 519-363-0577
Newsletter: Wendy DeGroot, 1-519-595-7043
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Eganville
18
Sat. Charity penning - non-pointed TBD
25
Sat. Brock’s - pointed
Port Perry
August
2
Sun. Feversham Community Centre - pointed
Feversham
6/7/8/9
Woodsmith - TBD, Zurich
22
Sat. Brock’s - pointed, Port Perry
29
Sat. Dan Graham’s Farm - pointed, Maxwell
September
5
Sat. George Holm’s Farm - pointed
Walkerton
13
Sun. London Fair - pointed, London
13
Sun. Uxbridge Fair - non pointed jackpot
Uxbridge
20
Sun. Feversham Fair - pointed, Feversham
26
October
16
Fri. Little Royal - Walkerton - pointed,
Walkerton
24
Sat. FINALS, Walkerton
May
9
Sat. George Holm’s Farm - Fun Day
Walkerton
16
Sat. Beginner Clinic - George Holm’s Farm
Walkerton
23
Sat. George Holm’s Farm - pointed,
Walkerton
30
Sat. Elaine Warren - pointed, Burford
June
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13
Sat. Dan Graham’s Farm - pointed, Maxwell
20
Sat. George Holm’s Farm - pointed,
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27
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10
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hard cow horse enthusiasts showed up for our
April practice. It looks like these guys and girls
are getting their horses fine tuned for our first
Quarter Horse show in Ilderton on May 9. From
the chatter Iâ€™ve heard, we should have a good
turnout with several new horses to make their
debuts. The first ORCHA show will be May 24.
There is also a lot of buzz going around
about the first AQHA Ranch Horse Versatility
class September 14 at the Western Fair as well as
an AQHA approved Working Cow Horse and
Reining. This is going to be a super event!
We are proud to announce our annual clinic
for Sunday, May 10th at the Walker farm in Richmond. We will have three clinicians who will be
running concurrent workshops on cow work and
dry work. Our clinicians are Craig Black, Troy
Donaldson, and Darren Bilyea. Cost for the clinic
is $90 for members and $100 for non-members
(lunch included). The fee for non-members
includes a day pass membership that can be
upgraded to a full membership at any time. Start
time is 11:00 am sharp, and warm-up begins at
10:00 am. Please call Werner for more info.
Condolences from the ORCHA go out to
Nelson and Kathy Bilyea on the loss of Ginnin
Cowboy their cutting stallion, along with Bernie,
Bailey and Midge (in foal to Spooks Gotta Gun).
There were also several young prospects lost in
this tragic barn fire - some great performance
horses that will be sadly missed.
Can-Am
air in April and May. Mr. Williams will also provide coverage of the Can-Am Maritime events
later this year.
Can-Am Equine Marketing Inc. and HorseJobs.ca teamed up to present the first Equine
Career Fair job seekers interested in equine industry employment. This interactive Equine Career
Fair was a great success and will also be held in
Fredericton, New Brunswick at the Fredericton
Exhibition Grounds, Capitol Exhibit Centre Building, May 22nd – 24th and in Windsor, Nova Scotia at the Hants County Exhibition Park’s Trade
Building, May 29th – 31st. HorseJobs.ca will be
joined by informative industry representatives
from Ministries and various career fields within
the equine industry to answer career related questions and give lectures highlighting specific career
paths and topics such as resume writing and interviewing workshops.
Well received and a new addition to the CanAm format was the “After-Hours Itinerary”. The
Carousel Room, in association with Can-Am, presented the Classic Country Jamboree, featuring
the Garth Experience and a tribute to Patsy Cline.
The Wine & Cheese Social, held at the Delta London Armouries, was a resounding success. A very
special gratitude is extended to Tack Two EMS
and to Great Lakes Breweries for their dedication
and sponsorship. The Karaoke night also proved
to be very popular with many surprising and
entertaining performances!
Overall, Can-Am enjoyed another successful
event. Many thanks are extended to our fabulous
sponsors, without them, Can-Am would not enjoy
the sensational event we all look forward to each
year.
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Continued from Page 23.
the Ring Master was Shorty Leggs.
A perennial favourite at CANAM is the
Equimania! booth, an Equine Guelph travelling
youth education exhibit. Kids of all ages were
eager to soak in more about horses: how to braid a
tail, potential careers in the horse industry, barn
and tractor safety, identifying horse bones, colours
of equine competition ribbons, equine nutrition,
information on parasites and more. Educational
station sponsors included: Farm Safety Association, Grand River Agricultural Society, Kubota
Canada, Pfizer, Shur-Gain, System Fencing and
Standardbred Canada. Other supporters included:
Can-Am, Cassio Ribbons, Gift Horse Gallery,
ITSI, Intercity Insurance and SSG Gloves.
Another popular attraction for the younger
set was the appearance of two of the stars of the
popular TV show, Saddle Club. Breyer Animal
Creations were hosts to Lauren Dixon (Stevie
Lake) and Connor Jessup (Simon Atherton) who
met fans and signed autographs on March 20th &
21st. The two stars arrived by VIP carriage to
greet fans on Friday evening at the Extravaganza
and sign autographs during intermission. Breyer
came with the entire Breyer Saddle Club product
line of beautiful model horses resembling the
equine stars of the TV series. Some lucky fans
also received Breyer Saddle Club giveaways. The
Picov’s booth also featured a wide range of The
Saddle Club merchandise and the star model horses - Prancer, Starlight and Belle, that fans could
get signed by Lauren and Connor.
A special guest of Can-Am, Wayne Williams
of Whitewater, Wisconsin, conducted extensive
interviews and taped many reports for his nationwide radio and online TV show, “Speaking of
Horses”. Wayne’s popular show is available
across North America on satellite radio and Channel 9411, Dish Network, Saturdays @ 10:00 am
Eastern / 9:00 am Central. Look for his reports to
Ganaraska Forest Horse Club
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2009
President: Anne Vavra
Vice-President: Paul Melrose
Secretary:
Mary Melnychuck Membership Management
Caroline Thornton Recording Secretary
Treasurer:
Mary Melnychuck
Directors-At-Large:
Sheila MacDonald,
Jill Brown,
Sandra Vervoort,
Joyce Hutchinson.
• June 28th - Skills Clinic/Trail Ride –
Sandaraska Park
• May 31st - 13th Annual Poker Ride – • August 1st-2nd - Overnight Ride
Ganaraska Forest Centre
• October 3rd - Cool Colours Trail Ride
2009 EVENT SCHEDULE:
District 2 (Central Ontario):
Eastern Canadian Regional Director:
Kim Sabila, 847 Norfolk County Rd 19 East, Wilsonville, Ont. Joanne McEachern, RR#4, Grand Valley, Ont. L0N 1G0 (519-9289828)
N0E 1Z0 (519-443-6838)
Boundaries for District 2: East of Hwy 86 from Amberley to Hwy
8 at (Dundas) Hamilton and West of Gravenhurst down to Whitby
Ontario Provincial Director
along Hwy 12.
Sue Collier: 23072 Old Airport Rd., Glencoe, On., N0L1M0
519-287-2486
District 3 (Northern Ontario):
Darlene Jackson, 270 Cemetery Rd., North Bay, Ont. P1B 8G4
2008 Ontario Directors:
District 1 (Western Ontario): Debby McMullen 139 Cherry St., (Home # 705-472-9596)
Boundaries for District 3: North of Gravenhurst along Hwy 169,
Ingersoll, Ont. N5C 1H8 (Home # 519-485-7577)
Boundaries for District 1: From Hwy 86 at Amberley along Hwy 11 & Hwy 60 over to Pembroke.. all North!
through to Hwy 8 to Dundas (Hamilton) & all West!
WEB SITE: www.nbhacanada.com
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
District 4 (Eastern Ontario):
Barb MacFarlane: 753 Descranto Rd. Descranto, ON K0K 1X0
(613-396-2888)
Boundaries for District 4: East of Hwy 12 from Whitby up to
Gravenhurst, East of Huntsville along Hwy 60 to Pembroke.
District 5 - Quebec
Estelle Berube, RR#1, Duplex Rd., Kapuskasing, Ont. P5N 2X7,
(705) 335-6589
Assisted by: Edesse Descoteaux, 6395182 Rte 391 Sud, Lorrainville, QC J0Z 2R0 (819) 625-3257
2008 Maritimes Director – TBA
NBHAC News
2009 NBHAC Online Auction
Attention all members - NBHA
Canada will be offering you a number
of services and products to bid on
throughout the year through an Online
Silent Auction.
All proceeds will go to support
NBHA Canada’s 2009 indicatives. We
have many exciting items that you
won’t want to miss out on so send you
bid in ASAP to [email protected]
These following items will close May
30th
Barrel Horse News Member Alert
Barrel Horse News Magazine members should be advised that there
was some recent internal discussion
surrounding the direct mailing of this
publication to Canadian NBHA members. Recently NBHAC directors have
been advised that the distribution of
this publication will continue as normal. If you have not received your
issue please contact BHN at
[email protected]
m and they will deal with it on an individual basis.
- One complete health assessment with
report of findings – sponsored by: Dr NBHA Canada’s First Meeting with
Robert J Folkard DC. Of Stonecroft Equine Canada
Equine Health & Wellness. 519 659
NBHA Canada representative
7220
Laurie Haughton met with the CEO of
Equine Canada as well as the directors
- One Barn Session with an Animal of non FEI & FEI Sport in Canada on
Communicator – sponsored by Julie March 11th at the EC offices in
Forrest, Animal Communicator, Usui Ottawa, ON. This meeting was the
Reiki Master, Karuna Reiki Master, first preliminary step for NBHA CanaEMF Balancing technique Advanced da to join in
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anticipation of Barrel Racing becom-
ing an FEI recognized sport. Stay
tuned for further details.
2009 NBHAC Youth Advisors & Programs Announced
NBHAC is pleased to announce
that a formal youth program will be
launched this year with the help of the
NBHAC directors and these following
Youth Advisers:
South Western Ontario : Paula Davey
[email protected]
Northern Ontario : Rachel Clingen
[email protected]
Eastern Ontario & Quebec : Laurie
Haughton [email protected]
New programs are being
designed to compliment the existing
scholarship program please make note
that the first youth meeting of 2009
will be held May 9th @ The Spring
Thaw. All youth and parents are welcomed. Come out an meet your advisors and learn about the opportunities
NBHAC will be offering you this
year. Further details to be announced
soon on the nbhacanada.com
Photo of the NBHA C display taken at the New Liskeard, ON. Trade Show,
courtesy of Cassandre Bergeron.
NBHA Canada in the Community
Our directors have had a busy year
already, getting out to many events
such as the Can AM in London, ON
and the Temiskaming Pleasure Horse
Club Trade Show in New Liskeard,
ON.
If you hear of opportunities in
your community for NBHA Canada to
promote our sport please email Kim or
Laurie at this contact info above.
Kevin
Sabila and
daughter
Autumn at
the NBHAC
Booth at
Can-Am.
Photo by
The Rider.
- Custom Designed Website - A five
page + contact page site designed to
your liking – sponsored by Laurie
Haughton of Epona PR. www.eponapr.com
- Four Day Sports Message Program A one person registration to this four
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which includes theory & practical –
sponsored by Jodi Pendry Registered
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an item or service? Email us at [email protected]
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NBHAC Membership Information
New Membership 1 year $62.00 Male
Renew Membership 1 year #____ $62.00
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agree to abide by all its rules and regulations and I understand that before competing in NBHA events
I must read & sign the NBHA assumption of risk waiver and release of liability, and indemnification
agreement.. Applicant(s) acknowledges that he or she has no absolute property or other right to participate in NBHA events. This receipt may be used for 60 days as evidence of NBHA membership.
Membership is good for twelve (12) months. Failure to produce this receipt or a current membership
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Equine Genetics - The horse population is growing and becoming more competitive, during this course you will be introduced to many of the important concepts
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Health and Disease Prevention - Preventing disease and health problems should
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health by developing a year-round health maintenance program.
Equine Behaviour - While horses may not be able to speak our language, horses
do have a language of their own. It is important for those caring for horses to
learn their language to reduce risks and increase quality of care. (note: course is
full)
Groom One Online – June 1 to September 27, 2009 - This online course is
designed for newcomers to the horse industry who wish to become competent,
employable grooms at either a racetrack or a training facility.
For more information contact www.EquineGuelph.ca
2009 Ontario Trail Riders Association Board of Directors
President
Janice Clegg
Everett, ON L0M 1J0
Home: 705-434-0816
Cell: 519-940-1445,
Work: 800-360-5821,
1st Vice President / Booth/
Ride Schedule
Marvin Halladay
Orton, ON L0N 1N0
Home: 519-787-2307
Cell:519-938-0695
Web Site/ Membership
Wendy Downer
Elmvale, ON L0L 1P0
Home: 705-322-0287
The Store/
Sue Hagerman
Campbellford, ON K0L 1N0
Home: 705-653-2666
Newsletter
Karin Zawadowsky
Toronto, ON M9B 2Y6
(416) 239-6509
Secretary
Kari Kelly
Elmvale, ON L0L 1P0
(705) 322-6338, [email protected]
2nd Vice / Admin/ Education
Marjory Morden
Mansfield, ON L0N 1M0
(705) 434-0698
Trail Development
Ruth Pugh
Woodstock, ON
519-424-3661
Public Relations/Promotions
Ann Murray
Waterford, ON
519-443-5706
WHEN YOU HIT THE TRAILS
THIS RIDING SEASON
IS IT LITERALLY?!
COME TO O.T.R.A.’S SAFE TRAILRIDING WORKSHOP
TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE HORSE WEEK TRAIL RIDE
7:30 – 8:30 pm
10:00 – 3:00 pm
10:00 – 3:00 pm
Picketing”
The Safe Trailriding Checklist
Camp & Trail Etiquette
Be Prepared
Clinic will have morning instruction and afternoon hands-on in the saddle. Participants are welcome to take part in
the Saturday night pot luck supper, or overnight camping. For more info phone Marjory at 705-434-0698
Location: Dufferin Forest, #937513 Airport Rd. (5 km. north of Mansfield or 15 km. north of Hwy.89 - between
Stayner and Mansfield)
Directions: Follow Hwy.400 to Hwy.89 Exit. Go west on Hwy.89 about 25 mi. thru Cookstown, Alliston and Rosemont to Airport Rd. Turn north on Airport Rd. to #937513 on the east side. Follow the Service Road south to the
camping grounds.
Cost:
$50 Registration prior to May 15.
$60 Registration after May 15 or at the gate.
Add $10 for non-OTRA members or join OTRA when you arrive.
Bring proof of Insurance (eg. OEF, Farm Liability) or send with registration.
REGISTRATION FORM
Check one
Name _________________________ $50 Early Bird Fee
___
Address _______________________ $60 Procrastinator Fee
___
______________________________ $60 Non-member Early Fee ___
Phone
________________________ $70 Non-member Regular Fee___
Proof of Insurance _____________________________________________
Ontario Trails Council /
Ontario Equestrian Federation
Bonnie Simpson
Kirkfield ON K0M 2B0 Home: 705-438-5752
Regional Rep. Coordinator
Jack Walmsley
Claremont, ON
905-649-3354 • Email: [email protected]
OTRA: Box 3038, Elmvale, ON L0L 1P0 • www.otra.ca
The Ontario Trail Riders Association Inc, established
in 1970, is an equestrian organization which promotes
recreational trail riding and the creation, development,
preservation and safe use of trails.
Friday, June 5th
Saturday, June 6th
Sunday, June 7th
Treasurer
Jan Belanger
Elmvale, ON L0L 1P0
Home: 705-322-2027
Horses in the Park
Diane Van Keulen
Beaverton, ON L0K 1A0, 705-426-1307
OTRA and its members represent the equestrian trail user
with the Ontario Trails Council, Ontario Equestrian Federation
and Equine Canada. We welcome your membership to help support the voice of OTRA on your behalf. For more information
please visit our website at www.otra.ca
President’s Message
It was nice to see everyone at the Annual General Meeting of the Ontario
Trail Riders Association on April 5, 2009. It was not a large crowd, but those
that did attend enjoyed good food and great shopping.
We have had a change in the Board of Directors, Wendy Berry, Gayda
Errett, Marion Shannon and Amanda Williamson have decided to step down
as directors. People do not realize how much time and effort is put into being
a Director until they actually sit on the Board and I would like to thank them
for their time and effort on the Board. I know that they will be continuing to
help out in Otra affairs. We have three new Directors, Ann Murray, Ruth
Pugh and Jack Walmsley. We look forward to working with them. I am sure
that they will be bringing new ideas to the board.
Please note that the Ride Schedules that were not picked up at the AGM
will be mailed out. If you do not receive your copy please check that your
membership is paid up and/or that your address is correct with OTRA. If you
have any questions regarding your membership you can email Wendy Downer
at [email protected]. You can get a membership form either from the
web site www.otra.ca or within our page in the Rider.
Janice Clegg
President
OTRA RIDE SCHEDULE
May/June 2009
Date
Location
Host (s) Contact Number
May 16-18
York Regional Forest Helmut Hitscherich/Milena Krondl
905-473-9329
June 3-7
Dufferin Forest
Marjorie Morden 705-434-0698
June 13-14
Ganaraska Forest
Jessica Puccia
905-727-6812
June 20-21
St Mary’s Ruth Pugh/Ken Allan
519-424-3661
June 25-July 5 Otter Creek Horse Camp, New York State NY Dept. of Environmental Conservation
315-376-3521
OTRA members please consult your Ride Schedule booklet for full
details. Non-members please contact our website at www.otra.ca for further
information.
NOTICE
Mail form and cheque payable to “Ontario Trail Riders Association” to
Jan Belanger, 6433 Hwy.93, Site W, Box 72, R.R. #3, ELMVALE, Ontario L0L 1P0
CLARIFICATION TO RIDES SCHEDULE
Trail Ride
Should read
Trail Ride
June 3 & 4, 2009 at Dufferin Forest
“TO CELEBRATE HORSE WEEK
June 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7, 2009 at Dufferin Forest”
See you there
Special Commemorative
Horse Stamps
Canada Post will be issuing two
commemorative stamps on May 15,
2009 to honour the contribution of the
Canadian Horse and the Newfoundland Pony to the early settlement of
Canada. The stamp featuring the
Canadian Horse pays tribute to this
strong, sturdy breed which has great
resilience in the face of harsh weather
conditions. The Canadian horse outworked and outlived larger breeds of
horses-a feat that earned it the nickname, “The Little Iron Horse.” In
2002 the Government of Canada honoured the Little Iron Horse’s legacy
by declaring it the national horse of
Canada.
The second stamp featuring the
Newfoundland Pony acknowledges
the history of these ponies that were
brought to Newfoundland by early
settlers in the 17th and 18th centuries
to help out on the rugged terrain. .
These hardy creatures adapted to the
harsh climate of the North Atlantic
and over time interbred and merged
into a common breed which became
known as the Newfoundland Pony.
To protect this breed, the Newfoundland Government declared them to be
a Heritage Animal in 1997.
Y Not Farms
and 3M
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formed with 3M Commercial Graphics and
Genstar for a new revolutionary product used in
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It includes customized
graphics, truck and trailer wraps, large and small banners and billboards, display graphics and signage with even
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signs or wrap their truck, trailer, barn, fair booth
etc with graphics displaying and promoting their
interests in vivid colour and amazing detail.
See www.3mgraphics.ca to learn more.
2009 Board of Directors
President: Teresa Finnerty, (905) 880-1745, email: [email protected]
Vice-President: Vacant
Secretary: Margaret Murray, (905) 936-3362, email: [email protected]
Membership Secretary: Misha Green, 41 Briarwood Rd., Unionville, ON L3R 2W7
(905) 475-9466, email: [email protected]
Treasurer: Kelly Corbyn, (705) 424-1600, email: [email protected]
Endurance Chair: Nancy Beacon, (519) 924-2347, email: [email protected]
Competitive Trail Chair: Lynda Townsend, (450) 764-3589,
Ride & Tie Chair: Mike Downing, phone: (705) 428-5622,
website www.octra.on.ca
RIDEAUFIELD FARMS hosts the OVAHA Competitive Trail Ride
Merrickville, Ontario, Sept 19 and 20, 2009
Willis Farms Arabians, Coburg
Pinewood Training Center, Markdale (519 986 7476)
Traveston Arabians (519) 986 2428
Janie Greenberg and Terry Ekdahl of Rideaufield
Farms at Merrickville, Ontario are hosting the third annual
OCTRA sanctioned Two Day 25 miles (each day) Competitive Trail Ride on Sept 19-20, 2009.
Mother Nature may wash us or warm us, but the management team is determined to provide riders and volunteers an event to put a smile on your face.
Having learned some valuable lessons the new
improved trail should challenge experienced and novice riders alike.
Our ride will be two days with 25 miles each day available for Competitive Trail competition. Plus, for those who
may enjoy a slower pace, on Saturday only they will have
the opportunity to enter either a 25 mile or a 14 mile
Mileage ride – great venues for starting a young or inexperienced horse.
On Saturday, following the competition there will also
be a bonfire and during the awards ceremony, help us eat
our way through the featured “chili chow-down”.
New people warmly welcomed
Like the old song says “See you in September”
OVAHA (OTTAWA VALLEY
ARABIAN HORSE ASSOC.)
Thanks to our sponsors to date:
Rideaufield Farms Arabians, Merrickville
For more information please contact
Janie Greenburg or Terry Ekdahl 613 269 2627 or
Dianne Willis 905 342 2928
AQHA Executive Vice President Don Treadway Jr. Launches Blog – Quarter’s Worth
New forum allows
AQHA members and
American Quarter Horse fans to keep
up with the latest news and activities
at AQHA.
America’s Horse, – AQHA members
and fans of the American Quarter
Horse have a new way to stay connected to America’s Horse. AQHA Executive Vice President Don Treadway Jr.
made his first post today at http://americashorsedaily.com/quartersworth/.
Quarter’s Worth is a place to learn
about what’s happening with the
world’s most versatile horse.
The site allows Treadway to keep
members up-to-date on information
involving the American Quarter Horse
and AQHA.
“In this new forum, I plan to keep
members updated on AQHA activities
and initiatives,” Treadway said. “This
is another way to keep the communication lines open. The horse industry is
facing
a changing environment, and AQHA
members can help their Association by
sharing ideas through the blog.”
On occasion, Treadway will have
guest bloggers share their thoughts,
too.
In the inaugural post of Quarter’s
Worth, Treadway introduces himself and the goals and priorities
that have been set for the Association.
Follow Treadway on his
worldly adventures, and see all
the ways he and the AQHA staff
OCTRA RIDE SCHEDULE 2009
Date
Ride
Discipline
Ride Manager (R.M.)Secretary
May 9-10 SVAHA
24K/15M Training Ride
10K/6M Training Ride
Sue Wallis
May 10
Queen’s Bush
16K to 25K / 10 To 15 Mile
Training Ride
Doug Price
May 16
April In May
40K/25M Mileage
10K/6M Ride N Tie
20K/12M Ride N Tie
Fred Buchanan/
Joe Mezenberg
80K/50M Endurance + FEI
40K/25M Mileage
20K/12M Mileage
48K/30M CTR
40K/25M Novice CTR
24K/15M Mileage
Rick Steele
May 17
June 7
Seoul’s Corners
CTR
June 20 Summer Solstice
June 21
July 5
Seoul’s Corners
End
July 30
Ontario Provincial
Championships
July 30
Aug. 1
Aug. 2
Aug. 16
Flesherton
Aug. 22
Adjala Trail Blazers
Aug. 23
Aug. 30
Stormont
No Date Set Essa Ride
Sept. 13 Oxford Station
Sept. 19 OVAHA
20K/12M Mileage
(Moonlight Ride)
40K/25M, 59K/37M, 80K/50M CTR
40K/25M Novice CTR
20K/12 M Mileage
80K/50M ENDURANCE
40K/25M - Mileage
24K/15M - Mileage
160K/100M, End Open, FEI.CEI***
120K/75M,End Open, FEI.CEI**
120K/75M End Open, FEI.CEIYR**
80K/50M End Open, FEI*
80K/50M End Open, FEI.CEIYR*
16k/10M, 32K/20M Ride N Tie
56K/35M CTR I Day
56K/35M CTR Open
56K/35M CTR Day 2
48K/30M CTR Novice
51K/32M CTR
35K/22M Novice CTR
24K/15M Mileage
16K to 20K/10M to 12M
(Moonlight Ride) Mileage
32K/20M Ride N Tie
10K/6M Ride N Tie
32K/20M Mileage
16K/10M Mileage
58K/36M CTR
40K/25M Novice CTR
20K/12M Mileage
48K-56K/30M-35M CTR Novice
55K/34M CTR
40K/25M Novice CTR
27K/17M Mileage
40K/25M CTR
40K/25M Novice CTR
24K/15M Mileage
Sept. 20
40K/25M CTR
40K/25M Novice CTR
24K/15M Mileage
Oct. 3
Oktoberfest
40K/25M Mileage
10K/6M Ride N Tie
20K/12M Ride N Tie
Oct. 4
80K/50M Endurance
80K/50M Endurance F.E.I.*
40K/25M Mileage
24K/15M Mileage
Oct. 18 New Lowell Ride N Tie 10K/6M Ride N Tie
20K/12M Ride N Tie
29K/18M Ride N Tie
20K/12M Mileage
29K/18M Mileage
Sue Downing
Rick Steele
Esau Lewin
Doug Price
Joe Black
Sue Wallis
(613) 346-2617
15947 Station Lane
Northfield, ON, K0C 1R0
Gayle Watson
(519) 376-2430
RR#4 Chatsworth, ON, N0H 1G0
Fred Buchanan/
Joe Mezenberg
(519) 323-3146
RR#2, Mount Forest, ON
Elaine Steele
(613) 335-2529
3964 Bell Line Road, R.R.#1
Mountain Grove, ON K0H 2E0
Sue Downing
(705) 428-5622
2011 6/7 Side Road
Sunnidale, RR#1
New Lowell, ON L0M 1N0
Elaine Steele
3964 Bell Line Road, R.R.#1
Mountain Grove, ON K0H 2E0
K0H 2E0 (613) 335-2529
Carol Lewin
957077 7th Line E. Mansfield
ON, Can. (705) 434-0446
Doug Price
RR4 Chatsworth, ON
N0H 1G0 (519) 376-2430
Joe Black
9669 Hwy 9, Palgrave, ON
(905) 880-1745
Sue Wallis
Denice Cranston
Joanne Turpin
Simon Benwell
Sue Wallis
15947 Station Lane, Northfield
K0C 1R0, ON, (613) 346-2617
DENICE CRANSTON
8148 4th LINE, ??, ON,
705-424-2801
JOANNE TURPIN
1895 COUNTY Rd. #20
Oxford Station, ON.
K0G 1S0, 613-258-2009
Theo Hunter
830 Prescott St., Kemptville, ON.
K0G 1S0, 613-989-3096
Fred Buchanan/
Joe Mezenberg
Fred Buchanan/
Joe Mezenberg
RR2 Mount Forest, ON.
(519) 323-3146
Rose Danko
Rose Danko
5783 Cty.Rd. 9, RR#1.
New Lowell, ON.L0M 1N0
705-424-0888
are working to promote the American
Quarter Horse.
Bookmark
http://americashorsedaily.com/quartersworth/ and
check back often for new posts.
AQHA news and information is a
service of AQHA publications. For
more information on The American
Quarter Horse Journal, The American
Quarter Horse Racing Journal or
America’s
Horse,
visit
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INSIDE
Patti Carter’s Report..........33 EOQHA News...................36
AQHA News .....................33 Roger Quesnel ...................36
OQHA News .....................34 QROOI News ....................37
Area 3 News ......................35 ORC News.........................37
Laurie Haughton................35 Denny Hales ......................38
The Canadian Quarter
Horse Association is an
affiliate of the AQHA.
Annual membership is
free to current members
of AQHA. To enroll
on-line, visit the CQHA
web site: www.cqha.ca,
and choose
“Membership” section. Choose “Affiliates” to link to provincial Quarter
Horse & Racing Association sites. Contact: Marnie Somers, President
(204) 834-2479 or email: [email protected]
AQHA Director’s Report From Patti Carter
I’m pleased to report that the
AQHA Annual Convention, held in
San Antonio, Texas on March 5-9 was
a great success.
The event saw Jim Heltzer of
Arlington, Texas elected the 59th President of AQHA with Gene Graves of
Grand Island, Nebraska becoming the
newest member of the AQHA Executive Committee.
After 37 years of service to
AQHA, the last 17 as Executive Vice
President, Bill Brewer officially
stepped down from this position as of
March 9th. Good luck and congratulations to Don Treadway as he takes over
this all important role with the Association.
A personal highlight of the Convention, for myself and my family, was
seeing my father, Joe Carter, named
Professional Horseman of the Year.
One item of concern to Canadians is the imposition of a new processing fee at all AQHA Shows of $2.00
per horse,, per show. (Rule Book,
page 115, rule 434,(h)). This fee has
been in place in the U.S. for several
years with we, as Canadians, being
exempt until now. The reason for
adding this charge is to help offset the
8 million dollar budget of the AQHA
Show Department, an area which
works to benefit all the exhibitor/members of the Association.
I would like to point out that
AQHA has the lowest over-all fees in
the equine industry. Membership
offers a $10.00 a month internet services program, over $500.00 in membership discounts with its Corporate
Partner programs and Americas Horse
magazine.
Some interesting facts. As of
2008, there were 24,814 (with new registrations of 773) registered American
Quarter Horses in Ontario, owned by
11,668 people.
There were 47 Shows in Ontario,
averaging 495 entries, well above the
international average, per show, of 343
entries.
Special mention should be made
of the Top All-Novice Shows for 2008.
In first place was the Ontario Quarter
Horse Association All-Novice Show
held in Ilderton, Ontario, with 449
entries, closely followed, in number
two position by the Area 3 Summer
Novice show held in Palgrave, Ontario
with 395 entries. Congratulations to
these groups for doing such a great job
in promoting our industry by encourag-
Camp It Up with Kids and Horses!
The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum
is gearing up for summer camp for kids.
America’s Horse, April 8, 2009 The American Quarter Horse Hall
of Fame & Museum invites all
kids who love horses to be a part
of Camp It Up! This year’s Camp
It Up will feature three different
learning opportunities.
In Horseology 101, campers
focus on American Quarter Horse
safety issues, learn stalling information and investigate careers
with horses. The campers spend
one week learning about horses
and get to saddle up and ride on
Friday. Horseology 101 will be
held June 22-26 at the American
Quarter Horse Hall of Fame &
Museum in Amarillo. The cost
for Horseology 101 is $50.
To participate in Horseology 102, campers must complete
Horseology 101. The second
camp in the lineup, Horseology
102 is a deeper study into owning
a horse including the financial
responsibilities of horse ownership and showing an American
Quarter Horse. Campers also
learn about careers in the equine
industry, hear guest speakers, create art projects and take a field
trip to a horse facility. Two sessions of Horseology 102 will be
presented. The first session will
be July 13-17, and the second session will be July 27-31. The cost
of Horseology 102 is $80.
Horseology 101 and 102 are
for campers 8-11.
Career Camp, for campers
11 to 15, explores what it’s like to
take care of a horse for a living or
be involved in the equine industry. Ever wonder what it’s like to
be a jockey, a horse trainer or a
horse museum curator? You’ll
find out more about these jobs at
Career Camp, August 3-7. Career
Camp costs $160.
Scholarships are available
through the generosity of Amarillo National Bank for qualifying
applicants.
Since Camp It Up’s inception in 1999, hundreds of young
people have learned about the
American Quarter Horse.
Sign up your kids for this
week-long camp that is full of fun
and interactive learning. Let your
child spend summer days playing
games, making friends and learning all about American Quarter
Horses! Please call (806) 3765181 to make reservations or visit
www.aqha.com/foundation/education/campitup.html for more
information.
If you can’t make it to
Amarillo and the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum for camp, you can host your
own American Quarter Horse
educational
event.
Visit
www.aqha.com/foundation/education/campitup.html for suggestions on hosting a Horseology
101 camp in your area.
AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA publications. For more information on
The American Quarter Horse
Journal, The American Quarter
Horse Racing Journal or America’s
Horse,
visit
AQHA Debuts Greener Pastures
America’s Horse, March 19, 2009
– American Quarter Horse owners love their horses – past, present and future – and many want
to keep track of those horses even
after they are sold.
The American Quarter
Horse Association developed the
Greener Pastures program to
reunite breeders and previous
owners with horses they remember well. Through the free Greener Pastures program, AQHA
members will be able to indicate
on a horse’s registration certificate that if the horse ever
becomes unwanted, unusable or
simply ready for retirement that
the member will – if possible –
assist in providing or finding a
suitable home.
The free, voluntary program
does not guarantee that a buyback
or exchange of money will occur
nor that a horse is assured a home
– situations can and do change. It
allows members an opportunity to
keep track of and provide for the
long-term care of horses they’ve
bred or owned. However, you
must be an AQHA member to
sign up for or enroll a horse in the
program. Go to www.aqhamembers.com to sign in with your
AQHA member ID and personal
identification number.
“AQHA wants to help
responsible horse owners,” said
Tom Persechino, AQHA executive director of marketing and
communications. “We believe we
can better serve the equine industry and help ensure the long-term
care of horses we register with
this program. By implementing
Greener Pastures, we begin to fill
a void.”
At AQHA, being “green”
means more than reducing one’s
carbon footprint; it’s actually a
much larger issue of social
responsibility to the earth and all
of its creatures.
Essentially, the Association
will act as a clearinghouse by
tracking Greener Pasturesenrolled horses and AQHA members who have indicated the
desire to help.
AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA publications. For more information on
The American Quarter Horse
Journal, The American Quarter
Horse Racing Journal or America’s
Horse,
visit
ing new riders to take part in our com- [email protected] By phone at
petitions.
(519) 732-2877 or by Fax at (519)448Sadly, my family joins me and 3685.
his many other Canadian friends in
offering condolences to the family of
Denny Hales who recently passed
away. As Executive Vice President of
the Ohio Quarter Horse Association,
Denny was a major force behind the
All American Quarter Horse Congress
and the Area 4 Regional Quarter Horse
Show. A strong supporter of the
American Quarter Horse, he will be
truly missed.
As we start into the horse show
season here in Ontario, I’d like to wish
all our competitors good luck and great
rides in 2009.
As always, if I can be of any
assistance please contact me (note my
new email address) by email patti-
AQHA Discontinues Regional Services Program
Customer Service Duties Absorbed By AQHA Headquarters
America’s Horse, April 2, 2009 – Effective
April 30, the American Quarter Horse Association will discontinue its Regional Services
Program and absorb the majority of functions
handled by AQHA’s five regional representatives back into the Association’s headquarters
in Amarillo, Texas.
The Association’s executive committee
and staff have been evaluating all programs
and making recommendations on ways to
remain financially strong in the current economy. Through the use of the Internet and other
technology, using AQHA’s affiliates and
directors more, and due to changes in some
AQHA rules, it is our hope that many of the
benefits provided through the Regional Services Program can be managed efficiently
from the Association’s headquarters.
“One of AQHA’s six key goals moving
forward is to ensure profitable business opera-
tions,” said AQHA Executive Vice President
Don Treadway. “In some instances, that means
evaluating program expenses and the costs
associated with implementing those programs.
Our regional representatives served us well
since the program was established in 1998.
However, today we believe we can maintain
our level of customer service without the
added costs associated with the Regional Services Program. I know I speak on behalf of all
our members in thanking the regional reps for
all they have done for the American Quarter
Horse and the Association.”
AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA publications. For more information on The American Quarter Horse Journal, The American Quarter Horse Racing Journal
or
America’s
Horse,
visit
The American Quarter Horse Foundation Begins
Campaign for Therapeutic Riding
America’s Horse, March, 30, 2009 - The
American Quarter Horse Foundation’s promotional campaign Because of a Horse is raising
awareness and funds for America’s Horse
Cares, a program supporting therapeutic riding.
In 2002, the American Quarter Horse
Foundation searched for a way to provide
financial assistance to therapeutic riding organizations that inspire or improve the quality of
life of individuals with emotional, physical
and cognitive disabilities. An overwhelming
response of grant requests illustrated the growing need for therapeutic riding assistance and
paved the way for America’s Horse Cares.
“By providing financial assistance to
therapeutic riding organizations, America’s
Horse Cares helps facilitate a relationship
between American Quarter Horses and challenged riders,” said Foundation Executive
Director Gary Carpenter. “The Foundation’s
goal is to strengthen our support for centers
that are pairing horses with humans for the
benefit of both.”
Thanks to the many donors and support
from AQHA’s Corporate Partner Farnam, the
Foundation has awarded more than $218,000
in assistance to more than 80 centers across
the country. The Foundation’s partnerships
with Farnam and NARHA offer rich and
rewarding experiences that will provide many
challenged individuals with confidence and
self-esteem through therapeutic riding sessions.
Each year, more children and adults with
disabilities whose lives, limbs and language
are limited are positively impacted by riding a
horse. Whether it is autism, cerebral palsy,
muscular dystrophy, Downs syndrome, spina
bifida or other disability, horses are making a
measurable impact on their lives.
With that in mind, the Foundation has
launched Because of a Horse. You and your
organization can help this important cause.
Below are just a few ideas to get you started:
• Put ads on your Web page linking to the
America’s Horse Cares Web site.
• Place a news article in your newsletter about
the benefits of therapeutic riding and the
opportunity to help through America’s Horse
Cares.
• Put banners, posters and flyers up in your
facilities and at your events.
• Host a fund-raising event and show the
Foundation’s “Fly Without Wings” video or
ask a local therapeutic riding center to provide
a demonstration and testimonial.
• Pass a feed bucket for donations.
• Sell items or services such as wrist bands,
baked goods, car washes, etc.
The American Quarter Horse Foundation
offers the needed tools, including posters, banners, Web banners, advertisements and the
“Fly Without Wings” video, for download at
americashorsecares.com.
To learn how you or your organization
can become more involved in supporting
America’s Horse Cares, visit aqha.com/foundation or contact the Foundation at (806) 3785029 or [email protected].
Ontario Quarter Horse Association Inc.
Affiliate
www.oqha.on.ca
President, Area 1 Director: Lynn Scott, 2302 Mandaumin Rd., R.R. #1,
Brigden, ON N0N 1B0, (519) 864-4413, [email protected]
1st Vice-President, Area 2 Director: Jamie Simpson, 376 Maltby Road East,
Guelph, ON N1L 1G4, (519) 821-2425, [email protected]
Secretary: Adele Matheson, email: [email protected]
Area 1 Director: Ken McLellan, 5830 Glendon Dr., R.R. #3, Appin, ON N0L 1A0,
Treasurer, Area 2 Director: Shirley Conod, 60 Burwell Road, RR #2,
Tillsonburg, ON N4G 4G7 (519) 866-5722, [email protected]
Area 1 Director: Ken McLellan
Area 2 Director: Jim Conod 60 Burwell Road, RR #2,
Tillsonburg, ON N4G 4G7 (519) 866-5722
Area 2 Director: Kathy Patterson, R.R. #1, Bornholm, ON N0K 1A0,
Area 2 Director: Marianne Ramey, 1206 Norfolk County Rd. 19, RR #1,
Wilsonville, ON N0E 1Z0 (519) 443-8713
Area 3 Directors: Brenda Lennox, Lisa Bavin, Janine Domingos, Kathleen Burnett
Area 4 Director: Valerie Love, 2494 Taunton Rd., Hampton, ON L0B 1J0,
Area 4 Director: Laurie Haugton, [email protected]
Area 5 Director: Shawna Crawford, (613) 913-7262, [email protected]
Area 5 Director: Debbie Haughton, 1524 LaCasse Rd.,
Clarence Creek, ON K0A 1N0, (613) 488-2300, [email protected]
Immediate Past President: Lisa Desroches, R.R. #1, Wellesley, ON N0B 2T0
AQHA Rep: Patti Carter, P.O. Box 839, 39 High St., St. George, ON N0E 1N0,
Ontario Quarter Horse Youth Association:
President: Paige Carter-Fleetwood
Vice President: Rianna Storey
Secretary: Elizabeth Willsey
Treasurer: Stephanie Willsey
Reporter: Kennedy Almas
OFFICE ADDRESS: P.O. Box 182, Milverton, ON N0K 1M0 Ph: (519) 595-3233 • Fax: (519) 345-3234, [email protected]
OQHA Show Season Fast Approaching!
Bill & Cathy
Cox
The Ministry of
Health Promotion
The 2009 OQHA Show season is fast approaching book at (519) 924-1478 or www.whinnyacres.com
and starts off with the Area 2 Spring Kick off on May 2nd
and 3rd at Blacks Equine Centre in Hannon, Ont. Be sure For trail ride information, please contact Lisa Bavin at
to check out the website for complete show schedule and (905)873-9951 or [email protected]
information.
www.oqha.on.ca
Double Your Pleasure Classes added to the 2009 Ontario
OQHA All Breed Trail Ride Planned
Quarter Horse Breeders Futurity
Work is underway planning for the 2009 OQHA all
The DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE futurity group is
breed trail ride. Mark your calendars for Sunday October sponsoring 6 DYP classes as part of the 2009 Ontario
3rd, 2009 at Whinny Acres in Priceville, ON for this fun Breeders Futurity and Fall Finale Quarter Horse show.
event. Join us for a Pig Roast Lunch with all the trim- These classes will be open to all registered breeds that are
mings and take part in the Poker Rally. Many great door affiliated with the National Snaffle Bit Association.
prizes!
Ride: $15.00 Meal: $10.00
The following DYP Classes will be offered:
• Yearling Longe Line
$2000.00 added money
Camping and Rental Horses are available, but need to • 2 yr. old Hunter under Saddle $2000.00 added money
be booked in advance. Please contact Whinny Acres to • 3 yr. old Hunter under Saddle $2000.00 added money
• 2 yr. old snaffle bit pleasure
$2000.00 added
money
• 3 yr. old western pleasure
$2000.00 added
money
• non-pro all age western pleasure $2000.00 added
money
Entry Fees will be 100.00 per class. Entries can
be made at the Ontario Breeders Futurity
Come and Double Your Chances and Double
Your Fun!!
For more information, contact Bill Rinzema
at 705-295-460
CAN-AM Equine Emporium
The OQHA booth was well attended at the
2009 CanAm Equine Emporium held in London
in March. We were pleased to see a number of
inquiries from new people including open show
exhibitors planning on showing AQHA this coming year.
OQHA was well represented with clinics by
Ashley Cook and Amanda Thomson and their
horses. Alexandra Cross-Nicholls also represented the Quarter Horse well with her Bridleless
demonstration.
We would like to thank everyone who
dropped by our booth and we hope to see you out
at an upcoming OQHA show in the future.
Area 2 Quarter Horse Promotional Club Raffle
Vehicle Back-Up Camera can be used as a
back-up camera or can be mounted in your horse
trailer so you can keep an eye on your horses
while traveling. It features a 3.5” Color Display
Screen and Back-Up Camera with night vision.
Contact any Area 2 Board member with any questions and see us at the show in May to buy your
tickets. Tickets are $3 for 1 or $5 for 2. Draw for
the lucky winner at the Spring Kick-Off show in
May 2nd and 3rd.
Ontario Amateur Quarter Horse Association
Raffle
This year’s fundraising event will be a raffle for a “Stanley Fat Max”. This is a large tool
chest on wheels and folds out and is very convenient to take to the show grounds. It is filled with
all kinds of equine items required for your horse
and showing. Tickets are available from OAQHA
Board members.
Tool chest was generously donated by Atherley
Towing.
2009 Stallion Service Sale
Planning to breed in 2009? There are still a
number of great AQHA stallions available
through the OQHBF Stallions Service Sale. All
get from stallions sold through this sale are eligiContinued on Page 35
2009 Area 3 Quarter Horse Promotional Club
Position/ Name/ Address/ Phone #/ Email
President: Corey Taylor, 25 Britton Court, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 1C1, 705-429-9390, [email protected]
1st Vice President: Jessica Mosley-Cairncross, 29 Concession 5 West, Wyevale, ON L0L 2T0, 705-322-5795,
[email protected]
Secretary: Michelle Lemieux, [email protected]
Treasurer/ Stall Bookings/ Show Co-ordinator: Valerie Love, 2494 Taunton Rd,
P.O. Box 4, Hampton, ON LOB 1J0, home: 905-263-8158, Fax: 905-263-2856, [email protected]
Area 3 Points/: Lynn Riley, 28 Old Mill Drive, Toronto, ON M6S 4J9, 416-760-8723, [email protected]
Website: Jodi Mallette, 44 Sutter Ave., Brampton, ON L6Z 1G7, 905-846-9309, [email protected]
Newsletter Director/ Commercial Co-ordinator: Judy Gill, 1180 Royal Drive, Peterborough, ON, K9H 6R1,
705-536-0121, email: [email protected]
Director: Carol Reeves, 4592 Herald Rd R.R. #1, Mount Albert, ON L0G 1M0 905-473-3132,
2008 NON DIRECTOR CO-ORDINATORS
Memberships: Leslie Riley, PO Box 463, Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0, 905-939-8499, [email protected]
Sponsorships: Shannon Cairncross Griffin, 2486 South Orr Lake Rd., Elmvale, ON L0L1P0, 705-322-6640,
Sponsorships: Tracey Dinely, [email protected]
Youth Advisor: Brenda Lennox, 117 Tait, Fergus, ON N1M 3P5, 519-843-6450, [email protected]
Show Manager: Ken McLellan, 519-289-5526, [email protected]
Area 3 Promotional Club 2009 Board Of Directors!
President – Corey Taylor says she enjoys
giving back to Area3 because she has gotten a lot
of pleasure out of showing in Area3 since
1995.Corey hopes to continue to maintain the
quality of shows and the club that the previous
boards have worked so hard to achieve.
Vice President – Jessica Mosley-Cairncross is a familiar face at the Area3 shows and
has been involved in the club for a while. Jessica
says she wanted to be on the Area3 board
because she felt it was time to lend a hand .Jessica felt after many years of coming to the shows it
was her turn to give back and hope that others
will feel the same and give their time too.
Director/Newsletter/Commercial – Judy
Filion Gill was introduced to Area3 several years
ago and although hasn’t shown I felt I wanted to
become more involved and get to know the members better. Taking on the newsletter and commercial is something I’ve really enjoyed .I’ve
learned a lot and hope to keep learning .Being on
the Area3 Board of Directors is a great way for
me to educate myself and be more involved in a
different area of my passion.
Director/Youth Advisor – Brenda Lennox
has been the youth advisor for the last 2 years.
Brenda really enjoyed the Congress experience
with the NYATT and is working on new and
interesting ideas for fundraising. Brenda was
part of the Leadership AQHA program and lead
her to join the OQHA as a director for Area
3.Brenda looks forward to representing Area3 at
the OQHA level.
Secretary – Michelle Lemeiux became a
member of the club in 2005 and had a 2 yr old
gelding (Riley) shown halter that year that went
Open Champion. Michelle showed for the first
time herself in 2007 in Am Geldings 3& over,
Aged Geldings and Showmanship. They received
their ROM in Am Geldings and were Area3 Am
Geldings 3 & over Champions. Riley is now
coming off an injury and starting his under saddle
training. Michelle is a welcomed addition to the
Area3 Board of Directors.
Show Coordinator/ Stalls/Treasurer –
Val Love is a familiar face at the Area3 shows,
need something ask Val, need to know something
ask Val, need to find someone ask Val. She has
been a tremendous support to the club, its members and board and continues to work so hard
whether it be with the board or on the Novice
show.
Director – Tracy Dinely has been showing
in Area3 for several years now and has recently
joined the board of directors. Tracy feels strongly
about the quality of the shows, the facilities and
strong competition Area3 has to offer. She felt by
getting more involved she could be a part of the
growth and success of the Area3 Promotional
Club.
Show Season is almost here! The Spring
Classic will be held at the Orangeville Fairgrounds on May 15-18. We will be offering
4/Split Combined AQHA shows plus NSBA
Dual Approved classes. The show is AQHA,
Horse Show Success in an
Economic Slump!
Laurie Haughton
We hear the grim economic news
everyday through the, TV, newspapers,
online blogs, and radio. There seams to
be no escape. Just how this will impact
our 2009 show season is unknown.
Some people have confided in me that
their post entries thus far are low compared to other years, others have told me
that they are scrambling to bring in extra
stalling to accommodate the growth.
Talking with a number of club
shows and breed association representatives over the past month their common
questions have been, how do we cut
costs, promote our shows, and get and
keep our sponsors? Since this is on
many of your minds I thought I’d take
this month to talk about the subject of
show promotion again and the art of
sponsor relations.
Event promotion for the most part
is easy. Your focus should be on the
facts, who, what, when, where & why.
You can get this message out to people
through flyers, websites, blogs, online
social utility tools, community calendars, radio, and TV. As the time nears
closer to the event ideally you want to
focus on the what, and the why, making
people want to ask about the when and
the where.
From a marketing standpoint, a
horse show is a captive audience, every
marketer’s dream. You have a bunch of
people like-minded enough to attend an
event for a day or in some cases even a
week. These people obviously had a reason for coming. Now you want to give
them a reason to stay and to keep coming back. This in of its self is appealing
to businesses who might be potential
sponsors in these tight times, which
we’ll explore more in a moment.
The most important stages of promotion of your association will happen
at it’s actual events. Remember not
everyone leaves a horse show the winner, and not everyone who attends a
horse show is there to show. These two
keys should shape the attitudes of both
your show committee and your show
staff.
Before you even get to the show,
have everyone in its management agree
to keep a positive spin on all that happens. If some event doesn’t go off as
planned, or even if there are a clash of
minds within the management, keep it to
yourselves and discuss those resolutions
amongst the management only. A person having a bad day in the show pen
will be significantly impacted by other
negative thoughts around them. They
will already leave with the notion that
“They” had a bad horse show, but you
don’t want to plant the idea that “ It Was
A Bad” horse show. Add to that a stressful financial environment and you could
end up with a customer that may decide
you for the rest of the season because of
a “bad” spring show and they may
decide to promote that themselves.
For horse shows, sponsorship
becomes even more important for a season like this that is surrounded with
question marks. If the horses and entries
don’t show up, how will the bills get
paid? Sponsorship helps create a buffer
against “low entry worry”.
Relationships with established long
term sponsors need to be tended to extra
carefully this year, you need to understand that some long term sponsors may
need to cut back, if you have established
sponsor packages this likely means they
will get less exposure then they have in
the past. I would suggest that your board
should take a serious look at this
sanario. To scale back what you do for a
sponsor who just cant give as much this
year as they have in the past may damage how much they are willing to do for
you in the future. I stress how important
it is really examine the relationships you
have with your sponsors and see how
the two of you can find ways to work
together to help everyone out.
The big thing I’d like to point out
about sponsorship procurement this year
is to not be shy about it and assume that
it will be too hard and just not worth
your effort. Remember that captive
audience we spoke about earlier; this is
a fact that you really must stress to
potential sponsors this year. Keep in
mind that sponsorship normally comes
out of advertising budgets; these budgets typically shrink in tough times.
However companies still need to sell
their products and services and they still
need to exercise marketing techniques to
get this done. Your horse show and it’s
captive audience could very well apply
nicely to their marketing plans for 2009.
Be clear about how you think your
association and events can help market
their products and services. Work with a
mind set that even if you can get the
door of communication open in a year
like this is an accomplishment. Chances
are good that if you can be successful
with this and help promote them even in
a small way this year that will give them
positive results that they can measure,
that they will be more willing to do
more in the future.
Always remember that your sponsors and your promotion need to be tied
together. And be mindful that sponsorships are just like any other relationship
it needs to grow into itself and from
time to time it needs to have the ability
to change.
OQHA and Area3 Point Approved. There’s an
indoor arena available for inclement weather, free
trail warm up, free pattern booklets, mystery
money and the Step Up Program where you can
enter the corresponding Yth or Am class for _
price. High Point awards, NYATT fundraising
dinner prepared by East Side Marios of
Orangeville. Get your day started off right with
coffee & donuts Sponsored by Barb & Jim Locklear of Peace Acres Farms home of The Next
Star.
Show Dates 2009
Spring Classic - May 15-18
Teen Ranch - June 20-21
Summerama - July 2-5
Novice Show - August 14
Summer Circuit - Aug 15-16
OQHBF Fall Finale - Sept 11-13
Area3 show dates are pending AQHA
approval.
OQHA News
ble for the OQHBF. Cost is 60% of advertised stud fee. Canadian
stud fees are subject to GST, U.S Studs are payable in U.S Funds.
More information can be found at www.oqha.on.ca.
For more information, please contact Sharon Hammer by email:
[email protected] or by phone (519) 656-1093
Amatter of Principle
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Ginnin Cowboy (SOLD)
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2nd Annual ON-LINE AUCTION
Starting April 1st, 2009
www.oqha.on.ca
Be sure to check out the great items available. You will find a
number of professional services & Horse-Related items up for bid.
New items being added regularly, so be sure to check out the website often!
Items currently donated include the following:
1. Collegiate Convertible English Saddle (Bid closes May 1st,
2009)
2. Cover page of the August issue of the OQHA News
3. Sign donated by Young Signs
4. Judging services for an open show provided by AQHA Judge
Jamie Simpson
5. Equine Bowen Therapy sessions
6. Lessons by many Ontario professionals
7. Full page colour advertisement in the August issue of the OQHA
News
8. Montana Silversmith Select Amateur Belt Buckle
9. Website Creation Services
10. 1/4 page in The Rider
11. Banding services at the OQHBF
We would like to thank everyone who has donated to date. If
you are interested in helping the OQHBF by donating an item or
service, please contact one of the following. If you know anyone
who would be interested in any of these great items, please be sure
to let them know about this unique opportunity to purchase.
Cheryl Norris – [email protected] or (613) 284-1566
Shawna Crawford – [email protected] or (613) 838-3234
FIRST INTRODUCTORY AQHA SHOWS IN ONTARIO
MWHS Open Shows, Strathroy Fairgrounds, Strathroy, ON
June 27 & 28 offering Novice Youth, Novice Amateur and Open
AQHA Classes. Judges: Lindsay Grice, On.; Tim Abler, Mi. For
more info contact [email protected]
FIRST VERSATILITY RANCH HORSE EVENT in Ontario,
September 14, 2009 Western Fair Agriplex, London, Ontario. For
more info. Contact [email protected]
Eastern Ontario Quarter Horse Association
2009 Executive & Board of Directors
President: Shawna Crawford, 613-913-7262, [email protected]
Vice President: Cheryl Norris, 613-284-1566, [email protected]
Secretary: Sheryl Chillson (613) 348-3906, [email protected]
Past President: Kathy Larouche (613) 258-3153
Treasurer/ Stalls: Dianne Runtz (613) 623-3540, [email protected]
Membership: Barb Downer, 613-821-2934, [email protected]
EOQHA News
With the EOQHA show season soon upon us, we
would like to take this opportunity to thank our growing
list of sponsors who are graciously supporting our club
in 2009. We truly appreciate your generosity. To our
exhibitors, please help support and thank our sponsors.
Without them, our shows would not be possible!
Circle R Saddlery
Dave & Dianne Runtz
Ron & Cobie Wakely
Bill and Cathy Cox
Orillia’s Mariposa Market
Randy Storey Training Centre
Fortune View Farm Ltd.
Sandy’s Saddlery
Wicksteed Tack
Hepburn Sales
Kinburn Farm Supply Ltd
Barnie’s Treats
Directors:
Sponsorship: Mary Lou Spaull, 613-623-7608, [email protected]
Debbie Haughton, 613-488-2300
Diana Hellyer, 613-621-1177, [email protected]
Doug MacDougall, 819-647-5373, [email protected]
Gilles Seguin, 613-488-2300, [email protected]
Jane MacDougall, 819-647-5373, [email protected]
Len Hitsman, 613-258-2890, [email protected]
Ray Laviolette, 613-446-4688, [email protected]
Rosemary Burt, 613-832-4749, [email protected]
Bridewood Farms & Equine Services
Dave Aitchison Show Horses
Bridle Path Tack Store
5 Span Feed & Seed
Paddocks Plus
Dewar Performance Horses
Simply Show Supplies
EOQHA Gets A New Look!
EOQHA On-Line received a makeover. Be sure to
check out our new website at www.eoqha.com.
With show season fast approaching, check the website
often for all the up to date information pertaining to our
club.
Mark your calendars for our EOQHA show circuits.
We hope to see you in Carp!
SHOW DATES
May 29-31st - 1 Single and 2 Split Combined
June 12-14th - 1 Single and 2 Split Combined
July 28th - Special Event
July 29 - AQHA All Novice Show
July 30-Aug 2 - 4 Split Combined
A Noted, Highly Respected Ottawa
Valley Horseman, Passes
by Cheryl Hitsman- Norris
Roger Quesnel, as w all
knew, was a great horseman
who brought great joy to anyone who knew him.
He passed away Thursday,
March 26, 2009.
During his life he has shown
at numerous AQHA shows,
including qualifying for the
AQHA world show, held in
Oklahoma. He was lucky
enough to take part and participate twice.
Roger loved to venture all
over, traveling with Wayne
Byrne to many sales in United States and showing Wayne
and Gwen Byrne’s miniature
horses at one of the largest
miniature horse show in Eastern Ontario, held at Richmond Fair.
Bob Bellfoy and Joanna Wilson
spent lots of time with Roger
and his wife, Hilda, he too
drove their miniature horse at a
few shows.
Bob Bellfoy (Friend, retired,
APHA,CEF and WHAO judge)
quoted “ Roger was instrumental in popularizing and promoting pleasure driving at EOQHA
shows. His enthusiasm, competitive nature; attention to his
horses’ way of going, and proper harness detail resulted in
much success in the show ring”.
A few years back , you would
of got great pleasure to see
Roger showing Carol Malcolm’s driving horse at EOQHA
shows.
When he took the
reins in his hands, you knew he
was the happiest man alive. I
loved seeing him so full of life.
His life was such a testament to
his devotion to a life fulfilled
with great horses, good friends,
and a loving family but you
always could get a good story,
and all those memories…….
Everyone who met Roger, could
see the determined horseman he
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truly was. You could admire
him very much and have grown
to love and respect him
throughout his life.
When Roger wasn’t with his
family or trying to hitch a free
ride at a show or maybe slipping those reins out of your
hands, he was found rebuilding
cutters, jogging carts and bug-
gies along side close friend,
Wayne Byrne, where he
spent many dedicated hours
in his shop.
He currently has his standardbred “SUMMER BLISS”
in training. This fine horse
has been racing very well.
Roger was very proud of his
success.
One thing, Roger was an
admirer of the Ottawa Senators. He was a season ticket
holder and supported them
through it all.
He will be missed by his
friends at EOQHA. Those
who got to work along side
him, as he was a Past President of the club and was
involved for many years.
I will especially miss the visits when he stopped by my trailer, to see “The Old Boys Club”
so they call themselves…….
If you were lucky enough to
pass by to see or hear the boys,
all you could do was laugh.
We have a lot of great memories of Roger. He will be
remembered forever!!!!
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2615 LAURIER,
ROCKLAND, ONT. K4K 1L8
Ray Laviolette
(613) 446-4688
EOQHA Memberships: c/o Barb Downer, 7630 Bank St., Metcalfe, ON K0A 2P0
2009 EXECUTIVE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Q.R.O.O.I
PRESIDENT
VICE-PRESIDENT
P.O. Box 31090, Westney Heights RPO,
Bob Broadstock
Erik Lehtinen
Ajax, ON L1T 3V2
18101 Cedardale Road,
RR #2,
Telephone: (905) 426-7050
Nestleton, Ontario L0B 1L0
Uxbridge, Ontario
Fax: (905) 426-7093
(905) 986-0044
L9P 1R2
(905) 852-5245
388 Kingston Road East, Ajax, ON L1Z 1W4
Jim Prosser
Steve Hunter
Doug Cheetham
Brian Farell
443 Brewster Rd.,
231485 County Road 24,
32 Talbot St.,
C2130 - Hwy #7, RR #1,
Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1R2,
Grand Valley, Ontario
Brampton, ON
Sunderland, ON
[email protected]
L6X 2P5
L6X 2P5
L0C 1H0
(905) 852-6120
(519) 928-5209
(905) 796-9640
(705) 357-3214
www.qrooi.com
Greg Watson
785 Hwy 7A,
Bethany, ON
L0A 1A0
Future Ajax Downs Racehorses
Submit your photos of your 2009 foals and it
could appear in the next issue. This is a
chance to showcase your foals and gives
readers a chance to see what is available.
QROOI Stakes Races
2009 Ajax Downs Classic
Trials: Sunday, May 24
2009 Unclassified NB79
Trials: Saturday, May 23
Finals: Sunday, June 7
Finals: Saturday, June 6
2009 Maple Leaf Futurity
Trials: Saturday June 6
2009 Maple Leaf Derby
Trials: Sunday, June 7
2009 Ontario Bred Derby
Final: Sunday, October 4
Finals: Sunday, June 21
2009 Alex Picov Memorial Futurity
Trials: Sunday, September 6 Finals: Sunday, September 20
2009 All Canadian Derby
Trials: Sunday August 9
2009 All Canadian Futurity
Trials: Sunday, August 2
2009 All Canadian Classic
Trails: Saturday, August 8
the racing industry in Ontario including employment and education opportunities. On May 9th,
licensed Quarter Horse trainers and breeders will
have the opportunity to “meet and greet” Pathway Students and enroll as Pathway Mentors to
support the on-the-job skills training of these students.
Mentor Training Program
The “meet and greet” on Saturday, May
9th will provide the forum for newcomers to the
racing industry to get connected with employers
who are committed to mentoring. As Pathway
Mentors, employers will be eligible for a wage
subsidy for the Pathway Students that they
employ.
Bursary Bonuses and Tuition Reimbursement
To encourage successful completion of the
Groom One Certificate, Pathway Students are
eligible for bursary bonuses for each module
completed in the Online Learning phase. Pathway Students are also eligible for tuition reimbursement when they earn their Groom One Certificate and are employed by an eligible Quarter
Horse trainer or breeder.
1. Offering the opportunity for skills upgrading Why become a Pathway Student?
to current industry employees who are grooms in
Pathway Mentors have agreed to support
the Quarter Horse racing and breeding sector, the training of Pathway Students to develop
and;
skilled employees for the Quarter Horse racing
and breeding industry.
2. Introducing entry-level employees who are
new to the industry to basic orientation, mentored • Your employment is attached to a Mentor Subon-the-job training, and support for earning sidy to support your practical on-the-job training
accreditation through the Groom One Certificate • You are eligible for a bonus payable to you as
Program offered by Equine Guelph.
you complete each unit in the Online Learning
The elements to this program launching in phase of the Groom One Certificate Program
2009 are:
• If you’re working for an eligible trainer or
breeder your tuition will be reimbursed upon suc• Two-day orientation at Ajax Downs, May 8 and cessful completion of the Groom One Certificate
9, presented by Equine Guelph
Program
• Mentor training program
• Individuals referred to the program from the
• Bursary bonuses toward completion of the Quarter Horse racing and breeding industry will
Groom One Certificate
attend the Orientation Session - FREE!
• Tuition reimbursement upon successful completion of the Groom One Certificate Program
If you are interested in working in the
Quarter Horse racing and breeding industry and
Two-day Orientation
are being referred to the program, please contact
May 8 and 9, 2009 the Quarter Horse Rac- the Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development
ing Industry Development Program is hosting a Program to enroll in the two-day orientation sesstructured orientation session that will be run at sion to be held at Ajax Downs, Friday and Saturthe Ajax Downs site, presented by Equine day, May 8-9, 2009.
Guelph. The orientation session will provide an Contact: Ontario Racing Commission
introduction to daily routine, fire safety in the Quarter Horse Racing Industry
barn, safety around horses, basic handling, basic Development Program
anatomy, normal vital signs, and an overview of Phone: 416-213-0520
2009 Ontario Bred Maturity
2009 Princess Derby
Trials: Sunday July 12
Finals: Sunday July 26
2009 Princess Futurity
Trials: Sunday, July 5
Finals: Sunday, July 19
2009 Picov Family Futurity
Trials: Sunday, June 28
Finals: Sunday, July 12
Finals: Sunday August 23
2009 Alex Picov Memorial Championship
Trials: Sunday, September 13 Finals: Sunday, September 27
Pathway to Employment and
Education in the Quarter Horse
Racing & Breeding Industry
The Ontario Quarter Horse racing sector
has grown from 25 race days in 2006 to a schedule for 35 days of racing, ten races-a-day in
2009. Quarter Horse racing is “on track” for continued growth through to 50 days of racing in
2012. An annual race program of 500 races a
year will create a need for more than 200
licensed grooms in the industry by 2012. This
estimate does not take into account an increase in
demand for skilled labour on breeding farms as
they expand to meet the needs of horse supply
for racing.
Working effectively with racehorses is a
highly skilled craft that takes years to develop. It
is a priority of the Quarter Horse Racing Industry
Development Program to support the development of a skilled labour pool for the industry.
To meet this challenge, the Program is
funding Pathway to Employment and Education.The objective is to provide a pathway for
people to become qualified caretakers of racehorses and breeding stock.
The Program applies a two-tier approach to
addressing industry requirements for “expansion”
of the “skilled” labour pool:
Finals: Sunday June 21
Finals: Sunday, August 16
2009 Jackpot Futurity
Final: Saturday, August 22
Strategic Planning Session
Sets Goals for Future
In late February, Quarter Horse industry
representatives gathered to review the progress
of the Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program and set goals for the future of
Quarter Horse racing and breeding in Ontario.
“The meeting was highly productive. All
members of our Advisory Group, our four
Working Groups, and the directors of the
industry association were invited,” said
Wendy Hoogeveen, Director of Industry
Development and Support at the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC). “There were 29 participants and everyone involved was positive
and forward thinking, providing unique solutions to building the Quarter Horse racing
industry in a balanced and sustainable way.”
John Blakney, ORC Executive Director,
addressed all attendees by highlighting the
respect and support expressed by government
and the racing industry for the Quarter Horse
Racing Industry Development Plan. “The
Quarter Horse industry is viewed as having a
business plan, and the industry consultation
process that went into developing the Plan is
not taken lightly,” said Blakney.
Short-term, mid-term and long-term
goals for Quarter Horse racing and breeding in
Ontario were discussed, including:
• The launch of a Quarter Horse Racing and
Breeding Sale in 2010
• Growth is on track for an increase in racing
opportunities to 50 days by 2012
• The launch of industry support programs
including group insurance benefits
• The launch of industry support programs for
training and accreditation to develop a skilled
labour pool
• New owner education and mentoring to support increased participation
• A Post Racing Incentive Program to drive
demand for ex-racehorses in horse sport
• A Post Racing Adoption Program to help
transition retired racehorses
• A balanced racing program to:
1. Provide purses to support longer race
careers
2. Reward Ontario investors
3. Attract international competition to test the
quality of Ontario Bred horses
4. Achieve AQHA Graded status on at least
one major race
• A breeding incentive program to:
1. Meet the needs of horse supply for the
expanded race program
2. Encourage breed improvement
3. Drive market demand for Ontario Bred racing Quarter Horses
More information on the Quarter Horse
Racing Industry Development Program, and
the Plan that was developed in 2006, can be
found by visiting www.ontarioracingcommission.ca
New Website Launched
The Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario
(QROOI) have launched a new website. Please
visit www.qrooi.com for updates on activities
of the Board of Directors, industry meetings,
the Stakes Program and upcoming events in
2009.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9
Pathway to Employment and Education —
Orientation Session (by appointment only)
Saturday, May 23
Opening Day at Ajax Downs
“Quarter Horse participants are passionate
about this industry. Some wear their heart on
their sleeve while others show their support
for the Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program by tattooing the logo on their
arm.”
The new race
track at Ajax
Downs & Slots
is nearing
completion
with a planned
opening date
of May 23rd
Denny Hales Passes Away
The Ohio Quarter Horse Association regrets to inform you of the passing
of Mr. Denny Hales (Feb. 23, 1946 –
March 29, 2009). Denny passed away on
the morning of Sunday, March 29, 2009,
due to a sudden heart attack.
Denny Hales served as the executive vice president of the Ohio Quarter
Horse Association for over 20 years,
beginning his position with OQHA in
1988. He was responsible for managing
the day-to-day operations of OQHA,
oversaw state and nationally sanctioned
Quarter Horse shows, assisted the board
of directors with long-term planning for
the association, sat on many national and
state equine boards, and advised other
national equine associations.
Denny also served as the horse
show manager (beginning in 1985) for
the All American Quarter Horse
Congress, which is held each October at
the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.
Denny took the show to an event that
now attracts more than 650,000 people
every year during its 24 day run, making
the Congress Ohio’s largest annual convention, the second largest convention in
the United States, and the largest singlebreed horse show in the World. The All
Denny and JoAnn Hales
American Quarter Horse Congress
will celebrate its 43rd year in 2009.
Prior to his role in association
and event management, Denny
spent 17 years in education, 15 of
which he served as principal of
Maysville Junior High School in
Zanesville. He had also served as a
guidance counselor for the
Maysville School System and a
teacher in the Zanesville City
School System. He held a master’s
degree in Psychology, School
Administration and Education from
Ohio University, and received his
Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal
arts from Muskingum College.
Horses were a recurrent theme
throughout Denny’s life. Through
the involvement of his daughters in
the 4-H horse program, Denny
became active with the Muskingum
County 4-H Horse Council, and
then the State 4-H Saddle Horse
Advisory Committee. He also
served as a director of the Ohio
Quarter Horse Association and
Eastern Ohio Quarter Horse Association prior to his staff position
with OQHA.
Through Denny’s staff position with OQHA, he worked closely with officials of the Ohio Expo
Center, the Ohio Department of
Agriculture, the Ohio Cooperative
Extension Service, the Ohio State
University, the Mayor’s office and
the Governor’s office. Through his
quiet, but effective, behind-thescenes manner, Denny gained the
respect of everyone he worked
with.
Denny Hales was also an avid
golfer, spending much of his spare
time talking, thinking or playing
golf. He always appreciated his
annual golf trip with coworkers,
friends and family.
Aside from Denny’s incredible contributions to the horse industry (both in Ohio and nation-wide),
he leaves behind a wealth of strong
friendships. He could go toe-to-toe
with anyone, and treated everyone
with respect. His kind manner and
comical story-telling made him the
center of attention in most rooms.
When he spoke, everyone listened.
Although his family and friends are
filled with sadness during this hard
time, in Denny’s words: “This too,
shall pass.”
Denny and his family
remained in Zanesville, Ohio, even
as he worked full-time for OQHA.
He is survived by his wife, JoAnn,
their son, Matthew, and two daughters, Stephanie and Darci.
MAY 2009 THE RIDER / 41
Section 2
INSIDE
Canadians Win at CDI-W 3* WEF
Dressage Classic and at CDI-W/Y/J 3*
The Dressage Affaire
Ottawa, Ontario—Canada’s three time Olympian Ashley
Holzer and her Olympic mount Pop Art scored another
double victory in the Grand Prix and the Grand Prix
Freestyle at CDI—W 3* WEF Dressage Classic at the
Palm Beach International Equestrian Center held March
11 to March 15, 2009, in Wellington, FL, USA.
Holzer, originally from Toronto, ON, but now a
current resident of New York, NY, started the competition off by winning the Grand Prix class riding Pop Art
(Amsterdam x Cabochon), a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Rusty Holzer and Ian and
Moreen Nicoll. Their score was 72.511%. Holzer or Pop
Art continued to dominate in the Grand Prix Freestyle
with a 77.350%, the high score of the competition.
“I was thrilled to do so well this weekend. Poppy’s
freestyle was one of his best performances,” said Holzer,
Dressage Canada, as a committee of Equine Canada, is the National governing body for Dressage in Canada. Dressage Canada’s objective is to foster the growth
of Dressage and the pursuit of excellence in the sport at
the local, national and international levels. Dressage
Canadians win in Dressage .............41
Hugh Graham..................................42
Sandra Donnelly .............................42
Minor Bros. Horse Night ................43
Equimania .......................................43
Down the Backstretch.....................44
Dressage Canada News...................44
Pony Club News .............................44
OnTRA News .................................46
Barefoot Shoeing ............................47
Lindsay Grice..................................48
Coming Events................................48
Lynn Palm.......................................49
Frankie Chesler ...............................49
Jump Canada Hall of Fame.............50
Jumper Development ......................50
Jump Canada Venue Dev. Fund .....51
OIHA News ....................................51
The Carriage Driver ........................52
EMG Develops New Show.............54
Stallion Showcase......................55-62
Christine Hopman Column .............61
Masterfeeds.....................................62
Vacations with your Horse .............63
Classifieds.......................................64
Real Estate ......................................72
Continued on Page 34.
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California, Lorraine Chappell of Aldergrove, BC, and
her 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding, Carpatino, represented Canada in the Grand Prix and finished in fifth place
in the Grand Prix Freestyle with a score of 65.500%.
Canadians Crystal Kroetch of Calgary, AB, riding
her eight-year-old Hanoverian gelding, Lymrix, and Joni
Lynn Peters of Armstrong, BC, with her nine-year-old
Canadian Warmblood gelding Travolta, also competed
in the Prix St. Georges and Intermediaire I classes.
Peters and Travolta won the Intermediaire I Freestyle
with a score of 64.800%.
Canadian FEI Junior Rider Monica Houweling of
Delta, BC, scored 64.350%, good for first place, in her
Freestyle test for with her horse Stentano, a 10-year-old
Dutch warmblood gelding.
The international judging panel at the The Dressage
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Hugh Graham Wins $50,000 Ocala Jumping Classic Grand Prix
Ocala, Florida – Canada’s Hugh Graham closed out the twoweek Ocala Jumping Classic by winning the $50,000 Ocala
Jumping Classic Grand Prix, Presented by Brook Ledge Inc.,
held Sunday, April 12, at the Florida Horse Park in Ocala,
Florida.
Course designer Catalina Cruz of Mexico set a track that
saw nine members of the 30-horse starting field advance to
the jump-off. Sergio Campos of Brazil was the first rider to
post a double clear effort riding Mill Creek Early Morning, an
eight-year-old Hannoverian mare owned by Canada’s Mill
Creek Stables, stopping the clock in a time of 39.60 seconds.
Campos was immediately followed into the ring by
Canadian Olympian Beth Underhill, who had been the winner
of the $50,000 Ocala International Grand Prix one week earlier with Cantero Z. This time, her mount was Iron Horse
Farm’s Top Gun, but a rail fell at the second element of the
troublesome double combination before the final fence came
down, leaving Underhill in sixth place overall. While another
grand prix victory was not meant to be, Underhill had scored
a hat trick in Friday’s $10,000 Open Welcome taking first,
second and third with Cantero Z, Top Gun and Tjengo respectively.
Five-time Colombian Olympian Manuel Torres was next
in the order and posted a clear round in a time of 38.78 seconds riding Chambacunero, a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood
stallion by Quidam de Revel, to take over the lead.
It was short-lived, however, as the next challenger was
Graham of Schomberg, ON, and Executive Privilege 3E, who
had placed second to Underhill one week earlier in the
$50,000 Ocala International Grand Prix. Graham guided the
nine-year-old Canadian Sport Horse gelding, owned by King
Ridge Stables, home in a time of 38.36 seconds to move to
the top of the leader board. Three more riders tried but none
could do better, giving Graham the victory and $15,000 in
prize money.
“He’s been jumping well all circuit, it is only his first
season at grand prix, and it looks like he wants to be a winner,” said Graham who also won the $50,000 EMO Grand
Prix during the first week of the HITS circuit in Ocala, FL,
with Executive Privilege 3E. “There was a turn in the jumpoff that the others didn’t try and I knew I could probably manage it, so I did it. That made the difference. We had a good
weekend.”
In addition to winning the $50,000 Ocala Jumping Classic Grand Prix with Executive Privilege 3E, Graham won the
$5,000 Modified Grand Prix on both Saturdays riding the
eight-year-old Canadian Sport Horse gelding, Fifth Estate 3E.
Executive Privilege 3E and Fifth Estate 3E were bred by
“Canada’s Hugh Graham riding Executive Privilege 3E won
the $50,000 Ocala Jumping Classic Grand Prix held April 12,
2009, at the 2009 Ocala Jumping Classic in Ocala, Florida.”
Photo credit – L.A. Brown Photography
owner KingRidge Stables of King
City, ON, and both are by the same
sire, Class Action.
“I like the show because the
footing is really good, the horses
jump well,” said Graham. “It is very
consistent, and that is important to
me. It was a good show with some
good competition.”
During the $50,000 Ocala
Jumping Classic Grand Prix, Presented by Brook Ledge Inc., a
catered luncheon was held in support of JustWorld International, a
non-profit organization dedicated to
improving the lives of disadvantaged
children in the developing world.
“It was a wonderful way to
spend Easter Sunday,” said Ainsley
Hayes, Manager of the Ocala Jumping Classic. “We had another great
week of competition with beautiful
courses set by Catalina Cruz, and the
show continues to gain momentum
every year.”
Hayes Co. will next produce
the 2009 National Capital Show
Jumping Tournament featuring the
CSI2* National Open from August
12-16 and the CSI2* National Tournament from August 19-23 in
Ottawa, ON.
For more information on the
fourth annual Ocala Jumping Classic
or the National Capital Show Jumping Tournament, please visit
www.hayesco.ca, or contact Ainsley
Hayes at e-mail [email protected]
or cell (416) 846-8419.
$50,000 Ocala Jumping Classic
Grand Prix, Presented by Brook
Ledge Inc. – Final Results
Rider Hometown Horse Faults Time
1. Hugh Graham Schomberg, ON Executive Privilege
3E 0:0 38.36
2. Manuel Torres Colombia Chambacunero 0:0 38.78
3. Sergio Campos Brazil MC Early Morning 0:0 39.60
4. Roberto Teran Colombia Double Diamond 0:4 38.59
5. Aaron Vale Ocala, FL Tarco 0:4 38.86
6. Beth Underhill Schomberg, ON Top Gun 0:8 38.58
7. Mark Samuel Toronto, ON Wembley 234 0:8 40.74
8. Sharn Wordley New Zealand Andiamo Pyon 0:8
46.83
9. Cody Auer Fairfield, CT Okido 0:16 43.16
10. Sarah Johnstone Aurora, ON Leonidas 4
Sandra Donnelly Finishes Fourth at CIC
3* Galway Downs and Sarah Green
Places Sixth at CIC 2* Popular Place
Ottawa, ON— The start of the international eventing season in North
America on the weekend of March
27-29th featured competitions on
both east and west coasts.
Canadian Olympian, Sandra
Donnelly and her Olympic partner,
Buenos Aires, finished in fourth
place in the CIC 3* division at Galway Downs International Horse Trials, in Temecula, CA.
Donnelly, a native of Calgary,
AB, her homebred horse Buenos
Aires, an 12-year-old Canadian
Warmblood gelding sired by Bajazzo, were in seventh place following
dressage with a score of 48.8 penalties. The pair only incurred 7.2 time
penalties on the cross-country, and
posted a perfect show jumping round
finishing with a score of 56.0.
“Buenos Aires was fabulous
and jumped great,” said Donnelly,
who is preparing for the CCI 4*
Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event on
April 23–26, 2009. “The organizers
did a fantastic job with the event. It
was a great course to do before
Rolex. I am lucky to have such a
great horse.”
Olympian Hawley Bennett of
Langley, BC, and Gin N’ Juice, a
nine-year-old thoroughbred gelding
owned by Hawley Bennett and
Linda Paine, finished in sixth place
with a total of 65.9 penalties. Sitting
in eighth place following dressage
with a score of 49.9, Bennett added
four cross country time penalties and
12 show jumping faults to finish
with a score of 65.9.
Chelan Kozak of South Surrey,
BC, and her horse Tasman Sea, an
11-year-old Thoroughbred, finished
in eighth place
The top score of the day in the
CIC 3* division went to Amy Tryon
of the United States riding Leyland.
In the CIC 2* division, Marissa
Wolfe and The Maestro, her 13year-old Thoroughbred gelding,
placed fifth after posting a dressage
score of 51.3, then added 20 jump
and 2.8 time penalties on cross country and 12 faults in show jumping
for a total score of 85.8.
American Julie Ann Boyer and
Rumor Hazit won the CIC 2* division.
Therese Washtock of Summerland, BC, riding Incognito, her 11year-old thoroughbred cross mare,
was the top Canadian in the CIC 1*
division finishing in sixth place.
With her second horse Chesterland,
a 10-year-old Thoroughbred cross
gelding, Washtock finished in eighth
place. Close behind in ninth spot
was Manuela Propfe and her own
Chango Malo, the eight-year-old
thoroughbred gelding.
The CIC 1* division was won
by Lindsay Connors of the US and
Ballingowan Pizazz.
Across the county in Hamilton,
GA, at Popular Place Farm, the Popular Place Horse Trials were also
held March 27-29, 2009.
In the CIC 2* division, Sarah
Green of Calgary, AB, and Wondaree Penelope, her 12-year-old Thoroughbred mare, finished in six place.
With a dressage score of 60.8 penalties, the pair incurred six time penalties in show jumping and 7.6 time
penalties on cross country to finish
with a score of 74.4.
“It was really wet. It poured
rain all day on Friday and the competition was cancelled due to thunder and lightning on Saturday, so we
did both the show jumping and the
cross country on Sunday,” said
Green, who hopes to qualify for a
CCI 2* later this year. “The organizers did a great job to make the cross
country course footing as safe a possible, and my mare handled the
good, technical course really well.”
Jessica Phoenix of Cannington,
ON, riding Exuberant, her nine-yearold Thoroughbred gelding, placed
ninth on a score of 82.3.
American Heather Morris, won
the CIC 2* division aboard Slate
River Lightning.
Joelle Baskerville, of Calgary,
AB, and Malibu, an eight-year-old
Thoroughbred /Warmblood cross
mare. finished in sixth place in their
first international competition the
CIC 1* division. Sitting in 11th
place after dressage with 58.0,
Baskerville added one show jumping
and 6.8 cross country time penalties
to finish on a score of 65.0
Riding Without a Trace, a 15year-old Thoroughbred gelding, Katlyn Hewson of Minden, ON, finished in ninth place. Phoenix and her
second horse Expression, eight-yearold Thoroughbred mare finished in
17th spot. Jacqueline Bradshaw of
Sebringville, ON, rounded out the
Canadian entries by finishing in 19th
place riding her 10-year-old gelding,
Rainbow Chasing.
About Canadian Eventing
For more information about
Canadian
Eventing,
visit
www.equinecanda.ca and select disciplines then Eventing.
Minor Bros Horse Night March 25th
1/
Crystal
Beach's Sunday
Posse led by
Linda
Elliot
Griem (on left)
comes to the
Niagara Horse &
Fence Info Night
March
25th.
They pose for
their annual picture with Minor
Bros. store manager Kevin van
der Wier in the
back.
2/ Agraturf supplier Ben Stubbe
was on hand at
the Annual Niagara Horse &
Fence Info Night March 25. Here Minor Bros.'
newest employee Evelyn Prins awards Pamela
Gallop of NOTL the John Deere saddle pad
door prize.
3/ Jeannette Horinga of Minor Bros. registers
customer Jim Corbett of Cedar Ridge Farm
4/ Robin Scriver representing System Fencing.
4
Equimania goes to
Can Am
By Henrietta Coole.
London, ON – Spring fever brought out
the horse lover in everyone at EquiMania!, the popular Equine Guelph travelling youth education exhibit, featured at
the Can-Am All Breeds Equine Emporium from March 20-22.
Even though it was March break,
learning still abounded at EquiMania!
Kids of all ages were eager to soak in
more about horses: how to braid a tail,
potential careers in the horse industry,
barn and tractor safety, identifying horse
bones, colours of equine competition ribbons, equine nutrition, information on
parasites and more.
For the young and the young at
heart, every visitor to EquiMania! came
away from the education exhibit learning
at least one new thing about horses.
Educational station sponsors of
EquiMania! 2009 include: Farm Safety
Association, Grand River Agricultural
Society, Kubota Canada, Pfizer, ShurGain, System Fencing, Standardbred
Canada. Other supporters included:
Can-Am All Breeds Equine Emporium,
Cassio Ribbons, Gift Horse Gallery,
ITSI, Intercity Insurance and SSG
Gloves.
Equine Guelph is the horse owners’
and care givers’ Centre at the University
of Guelph. It is a unique partnership
dedicated to the health and well-being of
horses, supported and overseen by equine
industry groups. Equine Guelph is the
epicentre for academia, industry and government – for the good of the equine
industry as a whole.
Photo by Diane Gibbard
1
2
3
Canada provides support and
guidance to both amateur and
professional through the following programs: coaching education and programs, officials’ education and programs, rules &
qualifying criteria, sport development, publications & awards. For
more information about Dressage
Canada, please visit the Dressage
section of the Equine Canada
site.
About Equine Canada
Equine Canada is a member-based association that represents, promotes and services
Canada’s equine community and
industry. Its core areas of activity
involve sport, equine health and
welfare, education and safety,
governance and marketing, representation and communication.
Equine Canada is recognized by
Sport Canada, Agriculture and
Agri-Food Canada, the International Equestrian Federation
(FEI), the Canadian Olympic
Committee and Canadian Coaching Association of Canada as the
national organization representing equestrian sport and equine
interests in Canada. For more
information about Equine Canada, please visit www.equinecanada.ca.
Fans donate to Down The Stretch’s Racehorse Rescue
Efforts $450 raised at Woodbine Thoroughbred Opener
Toronto, ON – Down The Stretch is
pleased to report it received $450 towards
racehorse rescue relief from fans on the
opening day of the 2009 thoroughbred
season at Woodbine Racetrack on April 4.
Down The Stretch had a table as part
of Woodbine’s Community Day and
horseplayers dropped by and gave generously with their hearts and their wallets.
“We are grateful to all the people
who offered donations,” Down The
Stretch editor Peter Gross said. “It was a
great day for racing and for the continued
efforts towards saving racehorses from
slaughter.” Everyone who made a donation received a purple ribbon with the
words: “For
The Love Of Horses” printed on it.
The purple ribbon is symbolic of the ban
against horse slaughter and is included in
the Down The Stretch banner. Down The
Stretch has a commitment to cover the
ongoing events around the horse slaughter
issue and to promote the argument against
it.
The money raised from the fans
donations will be forwarded to Ellie Ross
and Alex Brown, two of the leaders in the
racehorse rescue project.
Ross and
Brown identify and buy up horses slated to
be sold at slaughterhouses and subsequently find homes through adoption and rescue
networks.
Ross expressed gratitude to the fans
and Down The Stretch for giving her the
resources to help in her work. “Down The
Stretch has started something very special,” said Ross, who founded Horsemen
For Humanity and has a blog, www.horsemenforhumanity.blogspot.com. “The
awareness created with all the ribbons
given out at Woodbine was incredible.
The support clearly demonstrated by not
only Down The Stretch
but the Woodbine partons, too, is so
uplifting. I’m grateful to each and every
one of you. Together we are going to spare
another ex-racehorse from slaughter – a
horse that will go on to enjoy another life;
a horse that will live.
“I feel blessed to have such wonderful support. Thank you to all who support-
ed this campaign. It’s more than a donation.” Brown echoed those thoughts.
“It’s great to see race fans care about
this issue,” said Brown, who has a website, www.alexbrownracing.com, committed to helping rescue and support horses at
all stages of the slaughter pipeline. “It’s
not surprising, though. Without horses, we
have no sport.”
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Founded in 2008 by publishers Anthony
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aim is to provide exciting, entertaining and
relevant news about horse racing along
with a touch of humour. The newspaper is
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Dressage Canada Announces 2009 Dressage Canada Board
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AUCTION
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Dates: May 2nd, 16th, 30th
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Ottawa, Ontario—Dressage Canada is
pleased to announce the 2009 Dressage
Canada Board (DCB). The DCB is defined
as the discipline committee for dressage,
charged with governance, support and
management of all discipline related activities for the Canadian dressage community. As such, the DCB has some broad
responsibilities that encompass different
tasks.
At the Equine Canada annual convention in February, Sue Rothgeb, of
Green Valley, ON, was elected as the
Chair of Dressage Canada.
“2009 is a very exciting year for
Dressage Canada,” said Rothgeb, who is a
longtime volunteer for Canadian dressage
at all levels of the sport, retired FEI dressage judge and current Senior Equine
Canada dressage judge. “Several Dressage
Canada programs beginning this year will
improve Canada’s position in the world in
dressage.”
The DCB consists of seven members:
• six directors-at-large elected from the
affiliate membership of Dressage Canada,
and
• one athlete representative identified by
the Dressage Canada Athletes’ Council.
The immediate past chair or cochair(s) is a non-active and non-voting
member(s) of the DCB who may be consulted as required.
2009 Dressage Canada Board
Chair—Sue Rothgeb (2008-2009)
Athlete Rep—Annaliese Farber (2009)
Kim Goodyear (2009-2010)
Kerri McGregor (2008-2010)
Elizabeth McMullen (2008-2009)
Claire Milton (2008-2009)
Lisa Hossack-Scott (2009-2011)
For more information about Dressage Canada, please visit the Dressage
section of the Equine Canada site.
About Equine Canada
For more information about Equine
Canada,
please
visit
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Central Ontario Pony Club Members
Win Ontario Equestrian Federation Bursaries
Two members of Central Ontario
Pony Club Branches have won $1,000
Ontario Equestrian Federation bursaries to
pursue further equine training and/or education. They are Stacy Bootsma of the
Rising Star Pony Club and Tracy Ryan of
the Whitchurch Pony Club, both 16 years
old.
Ms Bootsma has been a Pony Club
member since the age of eight and has participated in all Pony Club disciplines with
her pony Reese, her favourites being
Prince Philip Games (“PPG”) and show
jumping. She was a member of the 2007
National Pre-Training Drill Team Champions and competed in PPG A Zones and
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Nationals. She was also the 2008 Reserve
Regional Champion in Entry Division
show jumping. Ms Bootsma was also a
recipient of the OEF’s “Send a Kid to
Conference” program. This enabled her to
take the two day National Coaching Certification Program course. She plans to finish her mentoring with her coach Marsha
Bloom and obtain her instructors certificate. Ms Bootsma plans to study Marine
biology when she completes high school.
Ms Ryan has been riding since the
age of seven at the Whitchurch Riding
Academy in Mount Albert. She is an
active member of the Whitchurch Pony
Club and has competed at various shows
including Pony Club dressage, show
jumping and rallies, as well as eventing,
combined and short courses. She is
Whitchurch Pony Club’s Youth Representative on the Branch Executive. For the
past two years Ms Ryan has worked with
her coach to train a green horse (Sammy)
that had not been ridden for several years.
Last year Ms Ryan showed Sammy and
successfully took her to the Central
Ontario Regional Pony Club show jumping finals, placing sixth overall in the
year-end standings for the Entry Division.
This year she plans to compete in the Central Ontario Regional quiz, in show jumping (in a higher Division than Entry), and
possibly as Whitchurch’s Captain at DRally. In the future Ms Ryan hopes to
pursue a career working with animals.
Both young ladies work for their
coaches as stable hands, and as councillors/instructors at their barns’ summer
camps.
Every year the Ontario Equestrian
Federation awards bursaries to deserving
young riders. For 2009, four of the 11
awards went to current members of Pony
Club Branches in the Central Ontario and
St. Lawrence-Ottawa Valley Regions,
with another two going to Pony Club
alumnae from these Regions. The Ontario
Equestrian Federation is a not-for-profit
sport governing office that provides education, leadership and support to individuals, associations and companies in
Ontario’s horse community. It provides its
members with a variety of services, programs, and benefits, and represents their
interests to the general public, affiliated
organizations and government.
For more information call Bob
Inglis, Central Ontario Region Pony Club
Communications Chair, at 416-493-1223
(office) or 416-491-4230 (home), or via email at [email protected]. For
more information on the Canadian Pony
Club and its activities visit www.CanadianPonyClub.org and follow the appropriate links.
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President:
Victoria Davidson LaCombe
Vice President:
Judi Island
Treasurer:
Virginia Pohler
Secretary:
Pat DiMambro
Directors:
Dana Clarence, Ophelia MacDonald,
Jessica Malpage, Bill Thomas, Kirsten Sarah Trenc
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Equestrians Sweep 2008 Ontario Sport Awards
The prestigious Ontario Sport Awards recognize the outstanding
accomplishments and contributions of athletes, coaches, volunteers, and
the corporate community.
The Ontario Sport Awards program is an excellent opportunity to
recognize those individuals who have made a significant contribution to
the growth and development of sport in the Province of Ontario.
Equestrian award recipients Eric Lamaze, Male Athlete of the Year
and Canadian Show Jumping Team, Team of the Year, were joined by
two Ontario Therapeutic Riding Association (OnTRA) nominees.
On March 26 at the Westin Bristol Place Hotel in Toronto Martha
Lloyd-Smith was presented with the Syl Apps Special Achievement
Award. A volunteer for 32 years Martha has made an outstanding contribution of her time and dedication on behalf of The Community Association for Riding for the Disabled (CARD) and OnTRA. The Syl Apps
Special Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have made sig-
nificant strides within sport over a minimum of 10 years.
OnTRA rider, Brock Bontje was selected as one of
three finalists for Ontario’s 2008 Male Athlete with a
Disability of the Year Award. During the Award ceremony Brock was presented with a plaque by the Honorable Margarett Best, Minister of Health Promotion.
Woodstock Hosts 2009
Ontario ParaSport
Summer Games
NEW ONTRA GRANT PROGRAM FOR 2009!
OnTRA is pleased to offer 3 grants of $1,000 each for the purpose of
training instructors. OnTRA Member Centres with no certified
instructors in their program are eligible to apply for the grant.
Please see the OnTRA website for a detailed outline of the grant
requirements and for a grant application form. Deadline for submission is May 15, 2009
2009 COMPETITIONS
Sat. June 20 - OnTRA South Regional Competition, T.E.A.D., 8360
Leeming Rd.,E., Mt. Hope (Hamilton area)
July 24-26 - Ontario ParaSport Games, Woodstock, ON
Info & registration see: www.parasportontario.ca
**Online Registration closes June 23.
CLASSIFIED ADS
Volunteer Instructors Wanted at H.A.T.S., Niagara Region
H.A.T.S. is looking for part-time instructors for our busy spring,
summer and fall sessions, as well as substitute instructors.
H.A.T.S.’s programs include both children and adults with extremely
varied disabilities. Applicants should be CanTRA certified (CTRAI
or higher) or willing to purse CanTRA certification.
Contact Krista at H.A.T.S. at: [email protected] or 905-704-9820
2009 OnTRA MEMBER CENTRES
ASHBURN: The Stables at WindReach Farm - 905-655-5827
BANCROFT: EQUALL - 613 474-1556
BARRIE/ORILLIA: Stonegate Farm - 705-327-7801
BELLEVILLE: Quinte Therapeutic Riding Assn.- 613-395-4472
BRACEBRIDGE: With Care Oke-Cook Family Farm- 705-645-5866
BRAMPTON/CALEDON: Caledon Equestrian School - 905 584-2022
CALEDON EAST: Peace Ranch - 905-584-9156
CARLETON PLACE: Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Program - 613 257-7121
CORNWALL: Brave-Hearts Riding Club - 613-528-1616
CORNWALL: Second Wind Acres - 613-528-1616
DURHAM REGION: Durham Therapeutic Riding Assoc. - 905-668-6680
GREELY/OTTAWA: Therapeutic Riding Assoc. of Ottawa-Carleton - 613-821-1844
GUELPH: Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre - 519-837-0558
HAMILTON: T.E.A.D. - 905-679-8323
INNISFIL: Springland Riding Stable - 705-431-7009
KINGSTON: Happy Heart Hippotherapy (Uniquestri Ltd.) - 613-546-7770
KITCHENER: CODRP / Pride Stables - 519-653-4686
LONDON: SARI Therapeutic Riding - 519-666-1123
MILTON: Windrush Stable Therapeutic Riding Centre - 905-854-6008
NEWMARKET: Horse At Heart Therapeutic Equestrian Centre - 905-898-3201
NIAGARA ON THE LAKE: Red Roof Retreat - 905-684-0235
NORTH AUGUSTA: Touch a Rainbow - 613-926-2116
OWEN SOUND: G.R.A.C.E. - 519-372-2721
PETERBOROUGH: PARD Therapeutic Riding - 705 742-6441
PETROLIA: Tomlynn Acres Reg. Quarter Horses - 519-882-0958
PLANTAGENET: Willowbank Equestrian Center - 613-673-4875
PORT BURWELL: Jabez Therapy Ranch - 519-874-1168
PORT ELGIN: P.R.A.N.C.E. - 519-832-2522
PORT HOPE: T.R.A.I.N. - 905 372-6191
RIDGEWAY: I CAN-T.E.R. – 905-894-3276
ST. CATHARINES: Horse Alternative Therapeutic Services - 905-704-9820
SAULT STE. MARIE: Therapeutic Ride Algoma - 705 945-8546
SHELBURNE: Traditions Farm Therapeutic Riding Centre - 519-925-1866
STOUFFVILLE: GIDDYUP - 905-642-8001
THUNDER BAY: Thunder Bay Therapeutic Riding Assoc.- 807-472-5650
TIMMINS: Timmins Therapeutic Riding Assoc. - 705-269-5994
TORONTO: C.A.R.D. - 416-667-8600
TORONTO: Saddle Up for Success - 416-932-1919
WINDSOR: Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Assoc. - 519-969-1261
Please volunteer at a centre near you!
DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that OnTRA is not responsible for the accreditation, actions
or activities at any OnTRA Member Centre. OnTRA has no legal or structural authority over
any Member Centre as each Centre is autonomous. Be aware that horseback riding can be a
dangerous sport therefore you should verify the safety procedures & the certification of the
instructors at the therapeutic riding facility of your choice.
2009 Ontario Sport Awards - Brock Bontje & the Honourable
Margarett Best, Minister of Health Promotion
Woodstock is excited to be hosting the 2009 Ontario
ParaSport Summer Games (OPSG) on July 24th and
25th
These Games will showcase over 180 of the top
athletes with a physical disability in Ontario who excel
at their chosen discipline. The OPSG has been the premier multi-sport competition for athletes with a physical
disability in Ontario since 1981. This is the third year
that equestrian classes will be included for all levels of
dressage riders with a disability in Entry, Intermediate
and Advanced level.
OPSG info and online registration: www.parasportontario.ca
Volunteers are needed to help at the 2009 Ontario
ParaSport Summer Games, July 24 & 25 in Woodstock.
Please contact OnTRA through our website:
www.ontra.ca
Electrical and Fire Safety Around the Barn
By Virginia Pohler, Certified Electrician
A barn fire is a devastating experience, one that you will never forget. Due
to the construction of barns the average
fire doubles in size every three minutes,
giving you very little time to evacuate
people and livestock, and often leaving
more equine lives lost than saved. In volunteering, working and boarding at various riding centres over the past fifteen
years, I have noticed many potential fire
hazards that tend to go unchecked largely
because the people running the facility do
not recognize the hazard. The following
is a checklist to be completed at your
own facility to help ensure that you are
doing everything possible to prevent this
catastrophe.
1. Ensure the area around the electrical
panel is free and clear of debris, the law
requires at least 1m clearance in front of
the panel at all times, and should an electrical fault develop you want to have
quick easy access to the disconnects.
2. Remove cobwebs, especially around
light fixtures, they are highly flammable
when laden with dust, and even fluores-
cent lights produces a considerable
amount of heat.
3. Visually inspect all the wiring you can
see. Mice like to chew on wires, so any
missing insulation especially exposed
copper is a dangerous condition requiring
replacement of that wire, electrical tape is
not good enough as a repair.
4. Check all switches and receptacles for
broken or missing cover plates. Exposed
wiring in this case poses a shock hazard
to people and livestock, a risk increased
in damp or humid conditions.
5. Check electrical boxes for rust and
deterioration if they are metal, or cracks
if they are a hard brown plastic material
known as Bakelite. Due to the amount of
ammonia produced by horses, horse
barns are supposed to only use corrosion
resistant material in the installation.
However if your barn predates this code
requirement, or has been built or modified by a do-it-yourselfer without a proper electrical inspection, you may have
metal boxes that need to be replaced.
6. If you keep a large quantity of hay in
storage check it regularly for mould and
CanTRA Launches
Certification
Program in Equine
Facilitated Wellness
The Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association is
pleased to announce the launch of a new certification
program in Equine Facilitated Wellness, the first national certification program of its kind in Canada. Completion of the CanTRA EFW certification program will
result in a candidate achieving the designation of Certified Equine Facilitated Wellness Practitioner and
includes two streams – one for the horse professional
and one for the mental health/educational professional.
There is also an opportunity for individuals to become
dually certified.
hot spots. Even in the dead of winter
mouldy hay can develop enough heat to
spontaneously combust. If you think you
have a hot spot either remove the hay
from storage to a safe place, or contact
your local fire department. Most volunteer departments in rural areas will use
laser thermometers and infra red cameras
to check for hot spots free of charge.
7. Keep a charged type ABC fire extinguisher mounted in an easy to access area
at all times, and make sure the people
using the barn not only know where it is,
but how to use it. The nozzle of the extinguisher should be aimed at the base of
the fire, not the flames, as that is the
hottest part of the fire. If the fire can be
extinguished, the barn should still be
evacuated, and the fire department called
to ensure there are no lingering hot spots.
Finally have a plan. The sad reality
with barn fires is that should one start
you will likely lose the structure and
most of your livestock. Don’t add to that
human casualty by not being prepared.
Once people are out stay out, horses can
be replaced, people cannot.
Hoof Boots Ease Transition From CaNTRA News
Shoes to Barefoot
Continued From Page 46
By Julie Green in part. Submitted by Anne Riddell, Certified Barefoot Hoof Practitioner,
Board Member/Instructor, Canadian Barefoot Horse
Association, www.barefoothorsecanada.com
Whether you are a weekend pleasure rider, an avid
trail blazer who likes to go to different places with your
horse or a fierce endurance competitor out for the gold,
the rules for sound trail riding are the same. Your horse
should never be suddenly asked to ride across unaccustomed terrain for any length of time.
For example a horse living and training on soft
footing should not be expected to go out and perform on
hard rocky ground. If your horse cannot live in the same
conditions on a daily basis as to what you may expect
him to ride or perform in, hoof boots are a must. Slow
conditioning of the body and muscle applies to the same
conditioning of your horse’s hooves. Take your time. If
your goal is to eventually trail ride your horse barefoot
without the protection of hoof boots, you need to start
introducing the new rougher footing gradually. Until
that time, boots will save the day. Here are two stories
that any equine enthusiast can relate to.
Bob and Laura Drury from Barrie, Ontario were
booked to travel west with their two horses to enjoy a
month of trail riding and camping in the beautiful
Rocky Mountains; a trip they had dreamed of for years.
Normally, their horses did not wear shoes. However,
their farrier recommended shoes for protection on the
rough terrain, so front shoes and pads were put on. They
planned on having them reset just prior to leaving on the
trip. After pulling the shoes during the reset appointment, they found the mare’s feet were split and cracked
and it seemed perhaps too much of her sole had been
removed. This resulted in making her quite tender walking, not only on cement or gravel, but on soft footing as
well. Their dream trip to the Rockies was quickly fading away. You can imagine the investment of money
and time that goes into a trip like this.
When they turned to a Barefoot Practitioner for
help, they received a full assessment, a setup trim and
both their horses were fitted with Renegade boots. She
taught Bob and Laura some basics to help keep their
horses trimmed while they were away. She also suggested a change in diet and the use of the Powerhorse supplement to help their mare quickly put out more sole.
After about a week they were riding their mare with the
boots and she was coming along fine. Soon they were
on their way west. The little mare rode the entire month
completely comfortable in her boots. If it wasn’t for the
boots they would not have had a horse to ride at all.
Laura’s gelding rode through the Rockies completely
barefoot but his boots were never far away just in case.
Their advice is to go with a professional for the barefoot
trim program, using boots for transitioning from shoes
to barefoot, or for those emergencies that require immediate hoof protection.
an honest try and I have never looked back since those
shoes came off. The first thing I decided to do was to
get professional help and guidance. I found out about a
Certified Natural Hoof Care Practitioner and decided to
give her a call. Plus she was a Renegade Boot dealer and
I knew we would be in need of some hoof protection
during our transition and on the trail.
Thankfully, Khaelah’s transition has been well
managed and she has remained very comfortable and
sound. To my amazement, once the nail holes grew out
her feet never did crumble like I thought they would!
Because we have been in transition for only 6 months,
when I ride, I continue to only walk, not trot, on hard,
gravel surfaces when barefoot to protect her thin soles
& weaker digital cushions until they rebuild to adequate
thickness. She is able to trot and canter comfortably in
sand rings or fields completely barefoot. When she
wears her Renegade hoof boots, we can trot and canter
very comfortably over all kinds of terrain. Because they
are red in colour, I call them Khaelah’s ruby slippers!
I notice that her gaits are becoming much smoother than
they used to be. When she wore shoes she used to slam
her feet on the ground and could be very jarring to the
rider at times. Now she has begun to float!
When she was in metal shoes, I could never con-
What is Equine Facilitated Wellness?
The term Equine Facilitated Wellness (EFW) is intended to encompass all of the
following terms: Equine Facilitated Counselling, Equine Experiential Learning,
Equine Assisted/Facilitated Psychotherapy, Equine Assisted Professional Development, Equine Guided Education and Equine Assisted Personal Development. The
Mental Health/Educational Practitioner (MH/EDP) is a term encompassing all of the
human services professions included within the EFW program. The Equine Practitioner (EP) refers to the horse professional member of the team.
EFW incorporates a range of counselling, education and personal development
approaches, strategies and techniques that bring humans and equines together in healing and learning environments. In EFW, clients will typically work towards therapeutic healing; self-awareness and personal growth which will be facilitated by Certified
CanTRA Equine Facilitated Wellness Practitioners in carefully planned interactions
with specially selected horses.
Underlying Principles of EFW – Canada
The CanTRA EFW certification program will prepare practitioners to specialize
in Equine Facilitated Wellness as a profession that expands their existing equine and
mental health/education skills. The certification and training process to become a
CanTRA EFW Practitioner is a journey of deep experience rather than a series of goal
focused achievements, where candidates create their own learning program with mentoring support from experienced EFW Practitioners.
The training program supports participants in gaining the skills to begin working
in the field while they are continuing their learning. By the time the CanTRA EFW
practitioner completes the certification process, they will have experience working in
the field. They will have a wide range of training and will have explored a number of
approaches.
The type of work a person will be able to do in the EFW field will be determined by the scope of practice in their own field, as determined, assessed and regulated by their pre-existing certifying professional organization
The process of certification will vary in length depending on each person’s
skills, experience and knowledge. Prior learning will be considered. The certification
process is administered by the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA).
To enter the Certification Process you must:
• Be a member of the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association with an additional
CanTRA/EFW membership.
• Have a current Standard First Aid Certificate.
• Be a minimum of age 21 at the completion of the certification program.
The process is officially started by attendance at a CanTRA Explorations Workshop. Workshops are currently scheduled: May 16-20/09 at Generation Farms in
British Columbia; May 23-26/09 at Healing Hooves in Alberta Sept. 17-20/09 in
Almonte, Ontario. For those who have completed the Explorations Workshop,
Focused Training Workshops in Equine Facilitated Wellness are currently scheduled
for June 21-26/09 at Healing Hooves in Alberta, July 6-11/09 and Aug. 26-31/09 at
Generation Farms in British Columbia. For more detailed information on CanTRA’s
EFW – Canada certification program, please visit the CanTRA website at
www.cantra.ca
To Find out more about becoming an
OnTRA member check our website,
www.ontra.ca
or call 905-839-4931
WANTED
USED ENGLISH & WESTERN SADDLES
Julie Green Endurance Rider, Uxbridge, Ontario:
“I was always told by farriers that my mare did not
have good feet; she had a long toe & low heels that used
to curl under! So I believed that she would always need
to be shod or her hooves would simply disintegrate! I
lived in fear of removing those shoes and kept them on
year round for 7 years; struggling to grow a good hoof
wall and keep it. I fed various hoof supplements and
devotedly rubbed and brushed every potion known to
man on her hooves trying to improve them! Needless to
say, I now feel pretty silly having done all that.
Over the years we’ve had a number of disappointing competitions where we lost front shoes, mostly due
to wet ground that would suck the shoe/pad combination she was wearing right off her foot. We still managed to finish all those rides, either by tacking a shoe
back on or with the use of a hoof boot. This problem
wasn’t going away and it was limiting our potential.
More importantly, I was getting sick of watching my
mare’s feet destroyed by these shoes; not to mention the
strain on her lower limbs when the shoe was torn off! I
knew there had to be a better way for us and I had been
hearing of many success stories other
endurance riders were having going barefoot. I decided I
had nothing to lose and everything to gain by giving it
vince her to slow down and be careful over technical
terrain….she would just smash her way along. Now I
am convinced she has much more feeling through her
feet as she takes greater care without my urging; even
when she wears her Renegade boots, she can still feel
the ground. I absolutely love the absence of the sound of
her old horse shoes!
We still have much more to accomplish before we
are fully transitioned but I do not feel there will be any
limits to our competitive abilities as a barefoot/booted
horse; rather I believe it will be a competitive advantage
and I can’t wait for the 2009 ride season to begin! In
2009 we plan to compete both Nationally & Internationally to gain our qualification criteria for WEG 2010.”
In conclusion, whatever type of trail riding you
plan to do always be prepared. Just by implementing
something as simple as paddock paradise and providing
a natural diet along with the correct barefoot trim, your
horse can very quickly be conditioned to withstand barefoot trail riding. If your horse is able to handle the trail
barefoot I would still recommend you carry a back pack
with a hoof pick and a set of boots and pads if you plan
on going for a long distance or in case of an emergency.
Go ahead, ride bare, your horse can and so can you!
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to suit your needs. The inconvenience and cost of travel to shows
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distance customers of mine, and
ideas from fellow competitors
hailing from remote locations.
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reserved.
Q. We are from Northern Ontario
and there are no coaches in the area
who specialize in my daughter’s discipline of riding. Any suggestions to
help her succeed in her riding?
A. Although living away from the
hub of equine activity can be a challenge, it is possible to map out a plan
ANCASTER SADDLE CLUB
All Shows will be held at the
NEW Ancaster Fair Grounds,
SW corner of Hwy 52 (Trinity
Road) and Hwy 2 (Wilson
Street), Ancaster. Take the Hwy
52 Copetown exit from Hwy
403. Proceed south towards Hwy
2. Enter the grounds using Trinity Road. Western Performance
and English Classes begin at
9:00 AM, Western Games Classes begin at 12:00 PM. May 24,
June 28, July 26, August 23,
September 13, Rain Date:
September 20. Year End Awards
Banquet: November 14, 2009.
For more information visit
www.ancastersaddleclub.com
BOARDING SCHOOL - Some
people opt to send their horse to
the trainer of their choice no matter what the distance. If this is an
option for you and you don’t mind
being apart from your horse for
several months, keep the lines of
communication open with the trainer.
Ask him what would be a convenient
time to call and telephone for an
update each week. I often send customers videotapes of training sessions. Travel to the trainer for
lessons if you can and ask to see
your horse worked. Take notes so
that you can carry on with the same
program when you bring your horse
home.
CEDAR LANE FARMS
EVENTS
May 8 – 10 - Centered Riding
Clinic with Sue Leffler
Arrival: May 7, 2009 – Departure: May 10, 2009
June 7 – 10 - 4 day Riding Clinic
Arrival: June 6, 2009 – Departure: June 11, 2009
June 13 – 14 - Fun & Pleasure
Event. The ninth annual Icelandic Horse show.
June 27 / 28 - 2-Generation
weekend.
Arrival: evening of June 26,
2009 – Departure: June 28, 2009
after lunch
July 9 / 10- Natural Horsemanship Clinic Level 1 with Richard
Thompson at Clear Lake Farm,
Are you
planning your
show dates for
2009?
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VISIT A TRAINER - Ask to spend
a few days at the farm of a trainer
you admire - with or without your
horse. Take some lessons on her
horses. Watch her while she trains.
Ask alot of questions and offer to
help in the barn.
MEET IN THE MIDDLE - Some
coaches will agree to let you pay a
coaching fee and join their students
for help at the horseshows. You may
not receive the individual attention of
a private lesson, but you also have
the opportunity to watch him coach
other students and to observe other
professionals showing in various
classes.
ATTEND CLINICS - This is another good opportunity to ask questions
and learn from others. Take good
notes so that you can practise the
things you learn at home.
HOME STUDY - Stock up on the
most current books, magazines and
videos. I have learned so much just
by experimenting and seeing what works.
Ask someone to videotape you.
It will take some initiative and perseverance for your daughter to excel without a local coach, but those are qualities
that any parent would be happy to see
developing in their child - it might be a
blessing in disguise!
Q. I compete both in working hunter and
hunt seat equitation on the flat, as well as
western horsemanship. How do I know
that my stirrups are the correct length for
the pattern classes?
A. For riding on the flat, you will select a
longer stirrup than for over fences. For
jumping, the shorter length enables your
joints to better absorb the shock of landing after the jump. In the flat classes, you
will ride in three point position, (your legs
and seat being the three points of contact
with the horse). This is a bit of an adjustment for hunter riders. You will feel that
you can sink your seat deeply into the
saddle without the “perched on top” feeling that a too short stirrup causes. A stirrup that is too short jeopardizes the security of being able to wrap your legs
around your horse’s sides and sink your
weight down into your heel.
Most often I see the other extreme –
stirrups that are too long, particularly with
western riders taking on the english class-
es. If you are losing your stirrups, or having to tip your toe down to keep from losing them, your stirrup is too long. Other
clues are your knees hang below the knee
roll area of your english saddle and your
leg hangs too straight, with hardly any
shock absorbing knee angle. With stirrups
that are too long, a rider tends to let her
lower leg slide forward and put most of
her weight on the ball of her foot in the
stirrup iron rather than letting it stretch
down into her heel.
From the judge’s point of view, there
is an acceptable range of stirrup length for
different riders. For most people this
occurs with a stirrup that rests just below
their ankle bone when their leg is hanging
down free. As a rule, western stirrups are
a hole longer than your english stirrups.
About The Author:
Trainer, certified Equine Canada coach
and judge, Lindsay Grice, has prepared
horses and riders for wins at major shows
in the US and Canada for over 20 years.
She has trained and ridden horses to
numerous Provincial High Point awards
as well as AQHA's national High Point
Top Ten status. Her popular horsemanship clinics take her both locally and into
the US, creating thinking horsemen of her
students by teaching the "hows" and
"whys" of riding. For more training and
showing tips, visit www.lgrice.com
Magnetawan, Ontario, Canada
Arrival: July 8 / departure: July 11
All events held at Clear Lake Farm,
Magnetawan, Ontario, Canada. For
Information: Kordula Reinhartz,
[email protected] or (705) 3874464, www.icelandichorses.ca
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For information, contact: Brightwater Equestrian Centre,
9575 5th Sideroad, Erin, ON N0B
1T0 Call (519) 833-2233,
email [email protected] •
www.brightwaterfarm.com
August 30 - Milestone Stables
September 13 - Brightwater Equestrian Centre
October 4 - New This Year - Grand Finale.
Twinholm Stables, Campbellville, ON, (905)
332-9679 or [email protected], www.twinholm.com
BRIGHTWATER
EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
EVENTS
2009 Challenge Series Hunter
Show Dates
June 21 - Challenge Series Hunter
Show #4
September 13 - Challenge Series
Hunter Show #9
CrackerJack Junior Hunter
Show Series 18 & Under
July 8, July 22, August 5, Aug. 19
Adult Hunter Show Series over
18 Years
June 7, July 5, August 9, Septem-
2009 CHALLENGE SERIES
Hunter Shows
May 31 - Milestone Stables,
Campbellville, ON, 905-854-0762
or [email protected]
June 21 - Brightwater Equestrian
Centre, Erin, ON, (519) 833-2233
or, [email protected],
www.brightwaterfarm.com
July 12 - Meadowlarke Stables,
Mississauga, ON, (905) 821-0419,
[email protected],
www.meadowlarkestables.com
July 26 - Twinholm Stables
August 16 - Meadowlarke Stables
EQUINE REHAB MASSAGE THERAPY
COURSES
June 01-06 - Guelph, ON
June 07-13 - Owen Sound, ON
June 13-18 - London, ON
June 25-30 - Kingston, ON
Oct. 05-10 - North Bay, ON
Oct. 13-18 - Owen Sound, ON
Oct. 19-24 - Newmarket, ON
Sidonia
McIntyre,
1-888-378-4632,
www.equinerehab.ca
Max Albright's, 283357 Daniel Road, Mt.
Elgin, Ontario. Annual trail ride is Sunday,
September 27. Banquet is November 7th at the
CAW Hall in Ingersoll, Ontario. www.oxfordtrailriders.com
ROCKTON SADDLE CLUB
Western & English Shows: May 9, June 13,
July 11, Aug 8, Sep 12 (rain dates June 20, Aug
15) 1 p.m. start - New facilities, 2 rings – WHA
judges. Year-end trophies 1st & reserve - ea.
class. Directions & forms: www.rocktonsaddleclub.com
RUSTY GAITS SADDLE CLUB
May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20; Championship show - September 26
All shows are held at the Aylmer Fairgrounds
and start at 10 a.m., except for the Championship show, that is 9 a.m. We run under
MWHS rules, with some
club exceptions
Spring Trail Ride - Saturday, May 2 at George
Gilvesy's farm, Bell Mill Road, Tillsonburg.
start 11 a.m. - follow a marked trail and potluck
supper is at 4 p.m.
Call Mary @ 519-773-5752 or e-mail: [email protected]
EQUUS 3D 2009 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
June 14 - Equus 3D Combined Training Show
1
July 19 - Equus 3D Horse Trials 1
Aug. 12 - Equus 3D Combined Training Show
2, Equus 3D Short Course 1
Sept. 2 - Equus 3D Combined Training Show
3, Equus 3D Short Course 2, Canadian Young
Event Horse Finals 2009
Sept. 20 - Equus 3D Horse Trials 2
SYMPHONY STABLES EVENTS
www.equus3dfarm.com, 519-940-0048 for
March 21st - Sport Horse in Hand/Halter/ Dresmentoring & rider testing
sage/Hunter/Saddle seat Clinic with Nationals
Judge Janet Henderson at Symphony Stables
MEADOWLARKE STABLES EVENTS
(visit our website for map and directions). Fee
May 23, 24 - Meadowlarke Stables Trillium $55 for participants, $10 for auditors
Show
(Includes one hr of instruction with your
July 12 - Meadowlarke Stables Challenge horse)plus Sport Horse presentation. Call 519Show
825-9708 or visit www.symphonystables.com/
August 16 - Meadowlarke Stables Challenge or www.symphonysaddle.ca/
Show
MISCELLANEOUS EVENTS
ONTARIO COMBINED DRIVING
ASSOCIATION
June 20, 2009 - 10 am Showmanship Clinic
May 16 - Driving clinic. Orchard Park by Dave Ayers, (Carded Judge & Inspector
Stables in Flamborough. FREE event from NY state) Held at Kirchberger Farm, 119
and it gives anyone a chance to come McGill Rd, Mt. Pleasant, ON. Includes Halter,
out that see what driving is all about. Pleasure Cart, Draft Cart, Youth Showmanship
One of Ontario’s top drivers (Vicki Review. Sponsored by the Ont. Haflinger
Cork) will give a course on how to Assoc. Non OHA members welcome $20.
drive.
Details: www.ontariohaflingerassociation.ca
Kirchberger Farm,119 McGill Rd, Mt. Pleasant. Showmanship in June 7 - Spring show. Rockton Fair- 519-448-1030, 519-681-0712, 519-395-5802
grounds, Rockton Ontario. A wonder• Halter Class • Pleasure Cart • Draft Cart
ful full day of driving set at the Rock- July 18 to 19 - 4th Annual Cactus, Cattle &
• Youth Showmanship Review! Non OHA members
ton's world fair grounds.
Cowboys Festival. Held in West Lorne, ON.
Visit www.driveontario.ca for more Includes breakfast, farmers market, Horses
welcome $20. Bring your horse! Limited stalls for overnight,
information
Only parade, breed demos, equine games, live
reserve early. Sponsored by the ON.
music, food vendors, equine products and speOXFORD TRAIL RIDERS
cialists, trail riding, camping, cookout, live
Haflinger Association. For more information
May 23, June 13, July 11, July 25, music Donation requested for breakfast, cookwww.ontariohaflingerassociation.ca or
August 15, Raindate is September 12. out and camping during this free event. More
Shows all start at 10 a.m. at Marg and information 1-886-401-2965
Dave Ayers Showmanship Clinic
Sat. June 20, 10 am, Rain date: Sun. June 21
519-448-1030, 519-681-0712, 519-395-5802
Building a Partnership with
Your Horse
The Art Of Longeing Your Horse” Part 3
By Lynn Palm
I call longeing an “art” because
learning how to do it properly takes
time to perfect. As with any art form,
many may profess to do it, but few
people really take the time to master
it. The results of mastering longeing
are well worth the effort
Longeing is a great tool to let
the horse play and work off some
inner energy before settling down to
serious conditioning work or schooling. It is important to learn how to
use the longe line to let the horse
release some energy.
Equip the horse for longeing
with halter with longe line attached
either over the nose or under the
chin, longe whip, leg protection, and
bell boots. Carry a longe whip with
the tip pointed downward and behind
you until ready to use it. Ask the
horse to walk at least one full circle
on the longe, adding some variety
like using straight lines to keep his
interest.
After a few circles of walking,
warm him up at the trot. If you are
longeing to the left, extend your left
arm and give the command to “trot.”
Reinforce the voice command by
raising the whip behind the horse, if
needed. If he becomes a little exuberant or speeds up as he starts longeing
at the trot, he is telling you that he
has some inner energy to get out!
Make Him Responsive
Before letting him play on the
longe line, he needs to show some
manners and be responsive. Do not
let him trot uncontrollably around in
circles. If you need a more controlled
gait, slow him down by gradually
shortening the amount of longe line
that is played out in your left hand.
Decreasing the size of the longe circle will decrease his speed. Use your
voice and say “easy” to ask him to
slow.
The key to controlling the horse
and getting mannerly responses is
keeping control of his head at all
times. For example, when longeing
to the left, it is extremely important
to control the head and neck so they
are slightly positioned to the left—
even when the horse is playing on
the longe line.
Gently position his head and
neck by bringing your lower left arm,
from hand to the elbow, forward and
away from your body. This encourages the horse to keep his head and
neck long and his head stretching
inward. Avoid grasping the longe
line with one or both hands and
pulling his head toward the middle of
your body because this only gives
him something to lean or brace
against.
Handlers must be able to recognize and correct the two biggest
longeing problems that will cause in. Typically the handler responds by
backing up to keep the tension. This only
them to lose control of their horse.
makes the problem worse as the horse
continues his inward spiral.
Problem #1: Falling Out
To correct falling in, toss or flick the
This problem is caused when
the horse, instead of following the slack in a wave-like action towards the
longe circle’s arc with his body, horse’s head and neck. Do not move more
moves his shoulders outward off the than one step forward from the proper
circle. The rest of his body soon handler position while tossing the line to
moves out, too. He begins an out- keep him away. Repeat this gesture until
ward spiral off the circle. Excess ten- he moves out. Make sure not to release
sion in the longe line is a clue that too much longe line and make the circle
the horse is falling out. The shape of so big that you lose control. If the horse
the longe circle bulges outward speeds up after tossing the line at him, use
your voice and/or a smaller circle to slow
wherever the horse falls out.
When this happens, the handler, him.
As soon as the horse has corrected
instead of crossing her right leg over
her left and staying in position, typi- his position, guide him around the circle
cally steps (or is pulled) towards her by extending your left arm and bringing
horse allowing him to move outward his nose inward. A light tension on the
even more! Tension increases in the longe line between you and the horse is
longe line. The more the handler okay.
responds by stepping away from her Let Him Play
Ask him for several circles at the trot
spot in the center of the longe circle,
the more her horse will only move until you have established a responsive
off the circle’s arc more pulling the mannerly rapport. Only then is it time to
let him play and release his “inner enerher further away from the center.
To correct falling out do not gy.” Here is how to safely allow him to
leave the center point of the longe have some fun while you stay in control.
Longe your horse at a trot, and use
circle even if the horse feels like he
is pulling you outward. Pull on the your voice to encourage him to play. I like
longe line firmly enough to move his to rapidly repeat the word “shoo” as I slap
shoulder inward to reposition him on the longe coils against my leg to encourthe circle, then release the pressure age a horse to move. Clapping the hands
immediately and send him forward also can be an effective stimulus to get the
with a cluck and/or the whip. Be horse to react.
If he does react, he may buck, toss
careful not to exert steady pressure
on the longe line. This makes you his head, squeal, and speed up to a fast
lock your arm and lose flexibility. trot or a canter so be prepared! Put both
The horse will lean against the pres- hands on the longe line, and keep your
sure making the falling out all the position. Use a give and take tension to
worse. Whenever you feel the pres- position his head inward while letting him
sure on the line lighten, release. After play.
The horse will start to slow down
the correction, make sure the horse
stays forward and guide him around once he has burned off some energy.
the circle by extending your arm and When he does, it is time to re-establish
disciplined longeing. Put the longe line
drawing his nose inward.
back in your left hand and resume proper
Problem #2: Falling In
This is just the opposite prob- handler position with left arm out to your
lem. The horse moves his shoulders side and the whip in the extended right
off the circle towards the center. He arm. Use your voice to slow him and keep
starts making his turns shorter and his attention on you. Use the words
cuts in toward the circle’s center. “easy” or a long, low “slow down” to ask
The horse is not properly bending his him to slow down.
Use your peripheral vision to detect
body to follow the circle’s arc.
Excessive slack in the longe line is a
telltale clue that the horse is falling
You're Invited to
Chesler-Ortiz Second in Young Horse Championships
By Allison Park
Under quite balmy
Palm Beach Florida weather the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival closed the winter tournament season with
a $20,000 Adequan Young
Horse Final Championship
for each of the 5, 6, 7/8
year old divisions. Frankie
Chesler-Ortiz and Sher-Al
Farm’s Argentine Warmblood, Eragon (Cartoon x
Remonta Palpera) finished
second by 2/100th of a second in the six year old final,
with more than 45 starters
in their class which included the likes of Olympians
Eric Lamaze, Beezie Madden and Rodrigo Pessoa.
Early to go in the jump-off
Chesler-Ortiz weaved her
way in and around the
jumps with an inside ‘S’
gallop shaving off seconds
and showing the way to
victory where only one
rider, Thomas Cerra and
Warandasj, emerged victorious.
It was an important
class for Eragon. He was a
strange purchase. One day
sunny day two summers
ago a stranger drove down
the laneway with a truck
load of horses and asked if
we would look at them.
Chesler-Ortiz commented,
“He was the one. You just
never know and you need
to turn over every stone. I
was pregnant last summer
and Eragon had some down
time. Obviously, he had
some catching up to do and
certainly has this past winter. I am so proud of him.”
In prior training sessions he
always included wild
behavior which made
development sessions really
difficult. Chesler-Ortiz and
Eragon finally had a meeting of the minds and are
now on the same page.
Frankie added “I’m sure
when he gets home and
feels the cold he will say
Ha but settle in!” They
successfully moved up to
the lm35’s this winter and
are looking forward to
1m40’s this coming summer with even bigger and
better jumps.
With Sher-Al Farm’s
Ranville and Triton having
been sold this circuit, new
horses are already in the
program. Recently out of
quarantine, the new three,
all Dutch Warmblood, are 6
if the horse is falling in, as evidenced by
slack in the longe line, or falling out that
is most easily noticed by increases tension
in the line. Be ready to correct these
issues. Strive to keep a nice, relaxed longe
line. Watch the horse’s reactions. If you
see him licking his lips, he is telling you
that he is relaxing, too. He has burned off
some of that inner fire and is ready to concentrate.
Troubleshooting This Lesson
Longeing should build on the lessons
the horse learned back in basic stall training. It becomes an extension of leading.
When the horse falls in, use the longe line
the same way the horse was taught in the
basic “move away from me” command.
When he falls out, use a slight tension on
the longe to reposition his head and neck.
Use your voice to encourage him to move
forward, slow, whoa, and to praise him
Some handlers use longeing only as
a means to tire out a horse. While longeing can help take the edge off a horse and
get his inner energy out, its primary purpose is as an effective conditioning and
training tool for his future under saddle.
Avoid two common longe line management problems. Some handlers let out
too much line. The excess drags on the
ground. The result is the horse steps on
the line and becomes startled or the handler backs up and moves out of proper
position to take up the slack.
Other handlers do not keep the longe
line neatly coiled in their hand, but let it
lie on the ground at their feet. This is one
of the most dangerous situations in longeing because the handler can become tangled in the line. It is easily corrected by
keeping the line in a neat organized coil in
your hand!
My “Longevity Training Section,
The Art of Longeing” will teach you how
to use longeing to improve your horse’s
body position and balance, to exercise
him through different speeds and gaits, to
condition him, and to evaluate his readiness for riding or training. It is available
along with information on other Palm
Partnership Training™ educational products, services, and equestrian schools at
www.lynnpalm.com or by calling 1-800503-2824.
yr old Wilhemina, 6 yr old
Gibraltar and 5 yr old Masquerade, who has already
started competing with
great results netting two
second place finishes his
only week out. The winter
circuit weather has been
perfect and the horses and
customers are anxious to
return home to Orangeville
where the season begins
early May.
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September 12, 2009
From 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Jump Canada Invites Hall
of Fame Nominations
Ottawa, Ontario – Jump Canada is calling for nominations for
induction to the Hall of Fame. The Jump Canada Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony and Gala, presented by BMO Financial
Group, will be held as part of a black-tie gala on Sunday, November 8, 2009, at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, ON.
Current categories recognized by the Jump Canada Hall of
Fame include Builder - Individual, Builder - Organization, Pony,
Hunter, Jumper, Rider, Sponsor, Media, Official, Trainer/Coach,
and Team/Event. The nomination criteria for potential Hall of
Fame candidates are available on the Jump Canada Hall of Fame
website by going to www.equinecanada.ca/halloffame/index.php
and clicking on ‘Nominations’.
“The nomination process gives our membership an opportunity to share their stories about those who have made our sport
special, and to put forward suggestions for future inductees,” said
Mark Samuel, Chair of the Jump Canada Hall of Fame.
Submissions for consideration for the 2009 Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony are due to the Nomination Committee by
June 15, 2009. The committee will then deliberate and will
announce the 2009 Inductees from among all Nominations
received to date. Nominations not approved for induction in 2009
will be retained and considered in future years.
Features profiles of previous inductees, as well as photo galleries of the 2006, 2007 and 2008 events, can be found at
www.equinecanada.ca/halloffame/index.php.
Jump Canada is a committee of Equine Canada responsible
for all hunter, equitation and jumper activities in Canada from the
grass roots to the international level. Jump Canada is governed by
a board of directors, the majority of whom are elected by the
stakeholders in the sport. For more information regarding Jump
Canada
programs
and
activities,
visit
www.equinecanada.ca/jumpcanada.
2009 Canadian Jumper Development Series
Announces Exciting Changes
Ottawa, Ontario – The Canadian Jumper
Development Series has announced exciting new changes for 2009 including new
venues for the Western Canadian Championships and National Finals.
The Rocky Mountain Classic II in
Calgary, AB, will play host to the
$20,000 Western Canadian Championships over two days, August 28 and 30.
Held for the past three years at Thunderbird Showpark in Langley, BC, the
change of venue will encourage more participation from the province of Alberta.
“There are a lot of local breeders
here in the province as well as numerous
exhibitors who have nice young horses,”
said John Anderson, organizer of the
Rocky Mountain Classic. “I remember
winning the 2006 Western Finals with
Terrific when it was at Thunderbird.
Since then, I have been asking for the
chance to host the Western Finals.”
A former Olympian and currently a
short listed member of the Canadian
Show Jumping Team, Anderson won the
Mercedes-Benz Leading Canadian Rider
Award at the 2008 Spruce Meadows
“Masters” Tournament with Terrific.
“I believe that those in the sport
who are trying to give back by building
venues and hosting tournaments for competitors should share in the opportunity to
host special events such as this one,”
noted Anderson. “Many people in the
area are very excited to see the Western National Finals.
Finals offered in Calgary for the first
The purpose of the Canadian Young
time.”
Horse Jumper Development Series is to
The National Finals will
also change venues this year.
Also featuring the Ontario
Championships and the Eastern
Canadian Championships, the
National Finals will take place
during the Canadian Country
Classic at Halton Place in Halton Hills, ON, from September
9-13.
“With the continued support of Jump Canada and the
Ontario Hunter/Jumper Association, we are pleased to present
the 12th year of the Canadian
Jumper Development Series,”
said Phil Henning, Chair of the
Canadian Jumper Development
Series. “This year, we are able
to double the prize money for
the Western Championship
from $ 10,000 to $20,000
thanks to the generous support
of the sponsors. Last year, we
offered a record $75,000 in
prize money for the National
Finals and, with the continued
support of our sponsors, hope to
do the same again this year.
“The Canadian-bred Heads Up 3E, ridden by
“Every year we see more Roberto Teran for owner KingRidge Stables, winner
and more horses that have been of the Five-Year-Old National Finals in 2008.”
developed through the Canadian
Photo Credit – Cealy Tetley
Jumper Development Series
competing and winning in Grand Prix encourage the development of young
events in North America and around the show jumping talent and to give Canadian
world,” Henning added. “All of us breeders additional incentives to breed
involved with the Canadian Jumper superior show jumping prospects. ComDevelopment Series organizing team, past peting on a level playing field, the horses
and present, are very proud of this accom- are divided according to age and jump at
plishment.”
a level suited to their development. This
The first Ontario event in the 2009 careful development allows the horses to
Canadian Jumper Development Series gain valuable experience and advance to
will take place at the Caledon National the higher levels of show jumping comperunning May 20-24 in Palgrave, ON, fol- tition with confidence. The Canadian
lowed by the Summer Classic, also in Pal- Young Horse Jumper Development Series
grave, from June 17-21. CornerStone at also gives prospective buyers for the
Bronte Creek (formerly Hendervale) in hunter and jumper markets an opportunity
Milton, ON, will host the next event from to view a large group of prospects in a
July 1-5 followed by the Summer’s Here competition setting.
tournament at Halton Place from July 22For more information, please visit
26. The National Capital Tournament run- the Canadian Young Horse Jumper
ning August 19-23 in Ottawa, ON, will Development Series website at
host the final event in Ontario before the www.jumperdevelopment.com.
BENEFIT EVENING & AUCTION
FOR NELSON & KATHY BILYEA
KIRKTON COMMUNITY CENTRE
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2009
8:00 P.M.– 1:00 A.M.
$10.00 Per Person
On April 18, 2009 Nelson & Kathy Bilyea lost their barn and 13 horses in a fire.
Most of the horses that perished were their own personal horses and included
their stallion, Ginnin Cowboy. In addition to the loss of their barn there was
also considerable damage to the outside of the tack shop with the house suffering some heat damage to the vinyl siding.
We invite you to attend a Benefit Evening & Auction being held on their behalf.
There will be a silent auction table and live auction of donated items.
Donations of auction items are greatly appreciated.
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Barb McCaughey @ 519-345-2743
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Jump Canada Awards Venue
Development Fund
Ottawa, Ontario—Jump Canada has
distributed a total of $30,000 to six
hunter/jumper competitions through
the Jump Canada Venue Development Fund, an innovative project
designed to improve the safety at
Canadian horse shows.
Initiated in 2003, the Venue
Development Fund reimburses show
organizers or geographic groups of
competitions that re-invest in their
competition facilities to enhance the
showing experience and conditions
for competitors and their horses.
Jump Canada subsidizes projects
such as footing upgrades, show ring
fencing and permanent improvements to show grounds by partnering
with provincial organizations and
competition organizers.
The 2008 beneficiaries of the
Jump Canada Venue Development
Fund are
• National Capital Show Jumping
Tournament, Ottawa, ON;
• Pepiniere and St. Lazare Horse
Shows, St. Lazare, QC;
• Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, Brandon, MB;
• Thunderbird Show Park, Langley,
BC;
• Annapolis Valley Exhibition
Hunter Jumper Show, Lawrencetown
NS; and
• Manitoba Hunter Jumper Association, Birds Hill Park, Oakbank, MB.
“The emphasis of the venue
development funding has been on
safety issues like jump cups and
footing,” said Jump Canada Chair,
John Taylor. “This year, we expanded the program somewhat and were
able to fund projects designed to
improve the overall quality of the
shows such as building natural obstacles like a bank, for instance.”
For the 2009 season, horse
show organizers are invited to submit
requests for project funding they feel
will enhance the quality, safety, and
level of competition at their venues.
The changes must directly benefit all
competitors and the results must
have lasting benefits that will
enhance the competition in future
years. The Venue Development
Fund will reimburse only for funds
expended by the recipients. For
more information on the Competition
Venue Development Fund as well as
application forms, please visit the
Jump Canada Venue Development
section of the Equine Canada website. The application deadline for
2009 funding is November 30.
About Jump Canada
Jump Canada the committee of
Equine Canada responsible for all
hunter, equitation and jumper activities in Canada from the grass roots to
the international level. Jump Canada
is governed by a board of directors,
the majority of whom are elected by
the stakeholders in the sport. For
more information regarding Jump
Canada programs and activities, visit
http://www.equinecanada.ca/jumpcanada.
About Equine Canada
Equine Canada is a memberbased association that represents,
promotes and services Canada’s
equine community and industry. Its
core areas of activity involve sport,
equine health and welfare, education
and safety, governance and marketing, representation and communication. Equine Canada is recognized by
Sport Canada, Agriculture and AgriFood Canada, the International
Equestrian Federation (FEI), the
Canadian Olympic Committee and
Canadian Coaching Association of
Canada as the national organization
representing equestrian sport and
equine interests in Canada. For more
information about Equine Canada,
please visit www.equinecanada.ca.
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Ontario Icelandic Horse Association
President: Kordula Reinhartz-Fueth
2245 Ahmic Lake Road, RR#1
Magnetawan, ON, P0A 1P0
Phone & Fax 705-387-4464
e.mail [email protected]
Treasurer: John Carlaw
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King City, ON L7B 0719
905-833-0719
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Vice President: Jane Spear
RR #4, 39 Caintown Rd.,
Mallorytown, ON, K0E 1R0
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Secretary: Theresa Astles
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By Jeff Kohler.
Saturday April 4th - Despite Mother nature’s
unseasonal expression of winter’s furry, some of
Ontario’s top driving Trainers, Clinicians, and Competitors, gave back to the sport of Combined driving, in the
form of a Introduction to Combined Driving & Navigating Clinic.
Organized by the Ontario Combined Driving Association, the clinic was held and hosted at Relhok Farm, a
newly opened, full service Carriage Driving facility
owned by the Kohler Family, in Barrie Ontario.
Fuelled with lots of coffee, and breakfast energy
“Ardmore Nightwind” and “Typhoon Velvet”. It was
quite a day to be trailering horses and we are as appreciative of that as we are of the distance our Eastern
Ontario friends traveled.
The format of the clinic was to arm the green driver with all the information they would need to venture
out to participate in their first combined Driving event.
Every element of the sport was discussed from the Vet
Jog, Presentation, Dressage, Marathon and Cones to calculating marathon times and Conditioning the equine
athlete, all the while stressing most importantly safety.
At the end of the day participants had a wonderful
(plus a few blankets over shoulders), the hearty 30 attendees watched, participated and asked questions of, Clinicians Jeff Kohler, Vicki Cork, Courtney MacGillivray,
Mary Cork, Bill MacGillivray and Sarah Irving. The
Relhok Carriage house, was set up as the warmer class
room, where everyone sat and learned from these informative talks, between the demonstrations in the brisk
indoor arena.
Four equine “Clinicians” participated in the lectures and warmed all hearts. Beautiful, well mannered
and patient, the pros demonstrated what they were asked
time and time again. They are Relhok’s “Dee One And
Only”, Gale Salter’s “Dandy Dale” and MacGillivray’s
opportunity to try their hand at navigating a marathon
Obstacle and learned how to be an effective part of a
team on the “back step”!
With much enthusiasm for the season to start the
attendants left Relhok energized and motivated for the
first club event, a Indoor driving Trial at Carson’s on
May 24th, for more information visit
http://www.driveontario.ca/ocda/
Thank you, Jeff, Marsha, Chris and Amy. Considering the short time that the facility has been up and considering it is not yet finished, the energy and work you
all put into our clinic was above and beyond the call of
duty!
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Central Ontario Pleasure Driving Association
www.driveontario.ca/copda
President: Gerry McCallum (905) 936-5444, [email protected]
VP/Newsletter: Jeff Kohler (705) 733-8161, [email protected]
Secretary/OEF: Mary Gregoris (905) 939-2612, [email protected]
Treasurer: Patricia Cooper (905) 880-2778, [email protected]
Promotions: Eve Dexter (905) 854-0168, [email protected]
Directors at Large:
Mary Cork (705) 434-4848, [email protected]
Dave Williams (519) 924-0465, [email protected]
Tri-County Carriage Association
We’re all about enjoying carriages and
driving in Ontario!
Drop by the shows: Rockton Fair & Sat. Sept. 30th
– Witteveen Farm, Brantford. For information call
Sue Nicolas at 519-848-6288 or email [email protected]
The Ontario Combined Driving Association
President: Mary Cork (705) 434-4648, [email protected]
Secretary/ Show Secretary/ Volunteer Co-ordinator:
Marion Hawley (519) 856-4605, [email protected]
Treasurer & Membership: Frances Uhran (519) 928-5923,
[email protected]
Website: Jeff Kohler, (705) 733-8161, [email protected]
Directors at Large: Janis Promaine (519) 942-4318
Courtney MacGillivray (905) 877-8798
OCDA Mailing Address: Frances Uhran, 182161 - 20
Allison Plumbtree (905) 955-1070
Sideroad, Orton, ON L0N 1N0
Eastern Ontario Pleasure Driving Society
Box 955, 6120 Rideau Valley Drive, Manotick, ON K4M 1A8
Website: www.eopds.ca
Membership applications available on the website or from the Treasurer.
President: Mary Mulligan 613-692-3296, [email protected]
Vice-President: Lynda Rivington 613-567-7347
Treasurer: Jennifer Rennie 613-831-2154
Secretary: Maney McNeil 613-347-2541
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C.O.P.D.A Learn to Drive 1 clinic April 18-19
Once again the ever popular Central
Ontario Pleasure Driving Association
“Learn to Drive 1”, was a success!
18 future whips, of varying ages and
experience, attended the two day clinic,
structured to give a completely green driver
a lot of the information need to safely enter
the sport at the introductory level.
Talks, demos and hands on experience,
were given on safety, horsemanship, correct
harnessing, carriage selection, long lining,
putting to and then actual driving! The
enthusiasm and interest in the participants
was very encouraging, while they expressed
their immediate interest in perusing driving
more seriously with either the horses/ponies
that they drive now or prospects that they
will start to school in the direction of driving.
Clinicians Gerry McCallum & Nelson
Snider, once again were instrumental in this
clinic with the help of board members, Mary
Gregoris, Jeff Kohler and Patricia Cooper,
were on hand to guide these participants
through the skills and information needed
during the two days of instruction.
Armed with their certificates of participation, ready to take their
driving to the next level.. and for alot that will be the C.O.P.D.A
Learn to drive 2 clinics May 9th 2009!!!
For more information on that please contact Mary Gregoris at
905-939-2612
Drivers of all levels enthusiastic about Bill Lower’s Driving Clinic
said, “The clinic was good; every lesson I saw, Bill got his message
across to the driver and one could see improvement, even if he got in and
showed the driver first. For Kitia and me, we just got reinforcement of
what he said last year and what Kirsten is always telling me, to get her
moving more forward. The power is there, I just need to know how to
get it!”
Erica Brunner, who drove her Fell mare Gibside Countess, said,
“Bill is always ready to answer questions. When it is your turn for the
lesson, he has the same enthusiasm for teaching you whether you are a
beginner or an advanced driver. I am always impressed, with just how
well he gets the message across. It was a great way to start practicing for
the driving show season this summer, to be reminded what the weak
points are and what I have to practice plus concentrate on.”
During the clinic, the weather was extremely windy. The snow
held off, but caught up with Bill while he was driving back to the airport
to return to the US on Monday morning. Next spring we look forward to
welcoming Bill back to Beaverwood Farm.
By Brooklynn A. Welden
A four-hour delay at the airport on his way to
Canada did not reduce Bill Lower’s good humour during
the two-day Driving Clinic on April 4th and 5th, hosted
by Beaverwood Farm in Hillsburgh, Ontario. Twenty
drivers, from four-year-old Kilby Deforest-Brunner, to
Kilby’s grandmother, veteran driver Erica Brunner, took
a one-hour lesson from Bill, while as many auditors listened and learned.
Jessica Van Rooyen of Providence Farm, Lucknow, Ontario, drove her 9-year old registered Canadian
mare Kestral in her lesson with Bill on Saturday. Jessica
said that her enjoyable lesson affirmed her progress in
training Kestral, adding that she is looking forward to
participating with Kestral in clinics and to competing
with her.
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Dr. Beeman Returns to
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The OEF is excited to
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Dr. Beeman is returning to the OEF
Annual Conference this year! Dr.
Beeman, BS, DVM has been
involved with the health and welfare of horses his entire life and is a
celebrated conformation specialist.
Dr. Beeman graduated with a
degree in Veterinary Medicine from
Colorado State University in 1957
and has been an active equine practitioner ever since. He has published a variety of professional
papers and delivers lectures to
equine organizations throughout the US
and internationally. The OEF is very
pleased to provide Ontario equestrians the
opportunity to learn from Dr. Beeman during the Conference. Dr. Beeman will be
graciously presenting twice during the
Conference – a three hour session on Saturday November 28 and a second session
on Sunday November 29.
This year, the theme of Conference
is “Get Connected” and the program will
offer speakers and sessions that will teach
horse lovers how to connect in this sport –
riders to horses, horses to riders, English
to Western, coach to student, etc. Session
topics will benefit all disciplines and interests.
Once again, the Conference will kick
off with the free Friday Night Opening
Bash, but with a twist this year! The OEF
will be offering participants the opportunity to have one on one time with a variety
of horse experts from diverse backgrounds to get advice on their riding and tips for their horses, but
there is a catch! Using the “speed
dating” format, you will only have
two minutes with each expert to get
answers to your questions. In addition to the Ask the Expert event, the
Bash will also offer refreshments,
the Conference Trade Show, and an
excellent opportunity to network
with other horse enthusiasts. The
Friday Night Bash is free for all to
attend!
The 2009 Conference promises
to be a fantastic educational and networking opportunity, making it, once again,
“The Equine Educational Event for Everyone!” The 2009 Conference is scheduled
to take place the weekend of November
27-29, 2009 at the Delta Meadowvale
Resort and Conference Centre in Mississauga. Please continue to visit the OEF
website for updated program and registration information.
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Equestrian Management Group Introduces Canadian Show Jumping Tournament
Palgrave, Ontario —- Equestrian Management Group (EMG) will
stage the inaugural Canadian Show Jumping Tournament from
September 23-27, 2009, at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. The new event will replace the cancelled Tournament
of Champions on the Canadian show jumping calendar.
Given the popularity of the Tournament of Champions, EMG
has responded to requests from the show jumping community by
creating the Canadian Show Jumping Tournament. The tournament
will be sanctioned as a CSI2*-W World Cup qualifying event by
4-Star
the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) to be held on the
same dates, September 23-27.
“It is our intent to develop an event that the competitors, sponsors and spectators can all enjoy and be proud to participate in,”
said Craig Collins, Managing Partner of EMG. “We will offer the
same amenities that our competitors have come to expect, conducting the event in the same spirit and fashion with a charity component. We will run as an FEI-sanctioned show which is to the benefit
of everyone involved.”
Historically, EMG ran the Autumn Classic show jumping
tournament one week prior to Tournament of Champions. EMG
will now expand to a two-week format featuring numerous yearend championships.
Mac McQuaker will act as event coordinator, a position he
held with the Tournament of Champions since its inception. The
relationship between the equestrian industry and charity is an
important tradition that will be continued at the Canadian Show
Jumping Tournament under the direction of Deb Firestone and
Linda Pabst, Co-Chairs of Charity Events. The Children’s
Foundation will remain the main beneficiary while
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Email: [email protected] • www.coolwaterquarterhorses.com
1998 Chestnut Stallion
Radical Rodder X
Shesa Fine Cheyanne
THREE GREAT REASONS TO MAKE
MR JESS TEX YOUR “GO TO”
STALLION FOR 2009:
1. Sired by SIRE OF SIRES MR JESS PERRY SI 113.
2. Out of an outstanding racing AND sire producing
female line:
- 1/2 Brother to EYESA SPECIAL SI 107
A Leading Sire, Champion, NTR, All American Winner.
- Full Brother to Graded Stakes Winner
JESSIE O TOOLE SI 96.
- 3/4 Brother in Blood to SWINGIN JESS SI 105.
- From the Female Family that produced Champion
DASHIN IS EASY SI 103. JODY O TOOLE SI 106 (All
American Qual.), and Gr. Stake Winner MITEY
ESPRESSO SI 116.
3. Breeding to an Ontario Accredited Sire is the BEST way to
maximize your Ontario Breeders Awards and the ONLY way to
be eligible for the $7,500 Ontario Bred/Sired Stake Award
DOWN HOME DASH - STAR FIRE ROSIE, CHAUTOS
1992 BAY STALLION SI 101
LOOK AT THESE
NUMBERS
FROM ONLY
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LIFETIME STARTERS:
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24 ROM
23 Winners
19 Two Year Old ROMs
6 ROMs Over 100 SI
1 Regional Hi-Point Champion
1 AQHA Superior Race Horse
2009 FEE: $1,200
RAISE THE DEBT SI 99
- 13 Wins Lifetime
- 4 x Stake Winner
- QROOI Horse of the Year
- AQHA Canadian Hi Point Gelding
TRUCKIN DOWN HOME
- 16 Wins Lifetime
- 2 X Stake Winner / 5 X Stakes Placed
- 2004 NTR 330 PIC 16.490
- 2004 AQHA Superior Race Horse
KOOL KINDA STAR SI 100
- 11 Wins Lifetime
- Stakes Winner and Stakes Placed
- G3 Stakes Finalist
DAM OF ONE KOOL BUD SI 116
- 2X Track Record Holder
- Multiple Stake Winner
FIRST KOOL MONEY SI 105
- 2007 AQHA Canadian Champion
- Multiple Stake Winner
OTHER STAKES PLACED
Mistress Of The Night SI 107, 13 Wins
Pyrodash SI 98, 9 Wins
UR My Special Dash SI 101
Hill Star Dash SI 103, 7 Wins
Marked Smart SI 91
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Paso Fino Stallions
Warmbloods
Thor oughbr eds
YELLOW
CREEK
Park Lane Ranch - Sandy Zelmer
905-936-2658 or [email protected]
www.parklaneranch.ca
Homozygous black,
16.3 hand
Thoroughbred stallion,
Bronze Premium Sport
Horse in Eventing
AQHA approved
$900 LFG, live cover or
shipped semen,
mare care available.
Conformation,
Movement, Athletic,
Scope, Disposition,
he has it all
Grand Champion TB Stallion at the Royal
Agricultural Winter Fair.
Will be competing in 2009 on the Hunter
Circuit. Fabulous Temperament
Nice bone and gorgeous mover
Beasley Sport Horses
Standing:
Gulliver's
Travels
Approved & Registered
Swedish Warmblood Stallion Chapman
(International Grand Prix Dressage Stallion)
out of Swedish Approved Impetuous Force
See Gully on our website at
www.beasleysporthorses.com,
(905) 939-1094
9 yr old, 17 HH Licensed Canadian Sport Horse
with beautiful movement and tons of presence.
Very bold and careful. Has 9.5 inch bone.
Champion CSH Breeders Show
Silver Premium CSH approved,
2006 OCD X-rays clean.
In 2008, placed 9 times in his 11 events,
many opens, 3rd witts end open prelim to Ian
Roberts & Buck Davidson. Finished season top
CSH, top Prelim & top Intermediate combined.
His 2008 filly was 2nd & Res. Champion RWF
Also, two of his 2yr olds were inspected in
Oct., 2008 by Swedish Inspectors.
Both earned great marks & class 1 approval.
Bringing Your Show Horse Back
By Christine Hopman.
Spring is in the air- spring fever is
affecting the horses and us by now. The days
are getting longer and the sun is getting
warmer. Before we know it, spring and then
summer will be upon us. Whatever your discipline, the season is about to start winding up.
With that in mind, how do we bring that
show horse back? There are some simple
steps, which may prevent unnecessary pitfalls.
As the sun shines and the snow melts,
days can very quickly become warm for your
horse. As temperatures rise, blankets can often
be removed in the day but will certainly be
needed for our overnight low temperatures.
When warm enough, a complete bathing is recommended along with head to tail check for
scratches, skin conditions, rain rot and any
other irritations caused by blanketing or moisture. Long hair coats can hide a surprising
number of small incidents. Don’t forget to
check the hooves and teeth as well. Get your
Farrier and Veterinarian involved. Your Farrier will be sure your horse is correctly trimmed
and shoed before you begin intensive
training/exercise. Your Vet will give any
Arabians
required shots; check your horse’s teeth and
can recommend a suitable dewormer. Keep in
mind vaccines for West Nile must be administered well before mosquito season arrives. An
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
Have your Vet or Nutrition Consultant
assess the condition of your horse. Particularly
once training is resumed – your horse’s feed
program may need re-evaluation to supply
ample energy for the increase in workload. As
Appaloosa Stallions
Paint Stallions
Gunner x April Foolen
APHA (American Paint Horse Association)
ROM - Open Western Pleasure
- Open Trail
- Open Reining
ROM - Amateur Trail
- Amateur Horsemanship
Reining Stallion
NRHA - Multiple Pewter Winner
- Multiple Bronze Winner
- Silver Certificate
2009 Breeding Fee: Private Treaty
Cooled shipped semen only.
For further Information, contact Debbie Bateman
P.O. Box 16, Rockton, Ontario L0R 1X0
• p) 519-647-2160 • e) [email protected]
Photos and design by
River Bend Designs
greater heat and humidity have their
affect, an electrolyte or supplement may
be necessary to maintain health and
metabolism. These additional stressors
can affect the body’s ability to repair any
damaged muscle tissue as result of training. Notify your Nutrition Consultant of
any excessive change in condition.
Any changes in feed or activity
should be administered gradually. This
includes pasturing your horse. Early pas-
Alltech Announces Partnership with
Masterfeeds Inc. for the Alltech
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ture is low in fibres and very high in sugars. This may cause some to founder;
others may become difficult to work with.
Turnout should be closely monitored, use
of grazing muzzles, offering dry hay and
limiting intake will reduce the risk of
metabolic upsets. Limit exposure to pasture to a maximum of four hour per day
while the nights are still cool.
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tech European Championships 2009. This partnership is
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United States since the 2002 Winter Olympic Games.
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championships in the world,” said Dr. Pearse Lyons,
president and founder of Alltech. “Set against the historic background of Windsor Castle and under the
patronage of none other than Her Majesty the Queen, the
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incredible platform for Masterfeeds to showcase both
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championships mark the first time that the European
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The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, to be
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equestrian disciplines recognized by the Fédération
Equestre Internationale (FEI), including the para-equestrian discipline for the first time. Held outside of Europe
for the first time, the 16-day competition involving 800
riding competitors and 900 horses from over 60 countries is expected to be attended by over 600,000 spectators and viewed on television by an international audience of more than 460 million people.
Taking Your Horses on Vacation
By Bob Jeffreys & Suzanne Sheppard
As clinicians we have the best job in the world; we get to travel with
our horses across North America, helping people bring out the best in their
horses. Recently we visited London, Ontario for the first time to present our
Wind Rider Challenge at the Can Am Equine All Breeds Equine Emporium, and had the great pleasure of meeting lots of horse lovers. While we
chatted about the joys of having adventures with horses, many folks had
questions about the nuts and bolts of going on horse holidays, especially
how to haul long distances safely. By planning ahead and taking some time
before the trip to prepare well, we can reduce not only our horses’ stress,
but also our own!
Start your trip at your kitchen table, planning your route, where you’ll
stop, and where you and your horses will stay each night. We usually go
about 500 or 600 miles per day, stopping only for food and fuel. The horses
get a break from the hard work of balancing themselves in the trailer while
it’s parked. We never take them out of the trailer at a rest stop; the environment is not a safe enough. If we’re traveling where it is inconvenient to
stop overnight or there is simply no place for our horses, we might spend
one night sleeping in the truck
and trailer. However, we never
allow our horses
to stay on the
trailer for two
consecutive
nights. We prefer
to spend the
night where we
can unload our
horses and put
them up for the
night at a horse
farm enroute.
There are several
directories of
overnight horse
boarding facilities, most of
which are close
to hotels or are
Bob Jeffreys & Suzanne Sheppard
combination bed
and breakfast plus horse facilities. We often use horsemotel.com for travel
in the US as well as Canada. Be sure to call ahead to inquire about stall
availability, whether there is an arena or round pen where your horses can
run around and stretch their legs, and if you can arrive late and leave
early. We prefer stalls for our horses overnight if we arrive after dark, as
they won’t really know the lay of the land or where the fence lines are. Be
sure to ask about grass in the paddock; if your horses are not turned out on
grass at home, spending the night grazing in a grassy paddock could cause
colic, especially in the spring with its sweet, rich grass. If at all possible,
arrive while it’s light enough out to walk the fence line, check out the
stalls, and be sure that the accommodations are safe.
Once you’ve planned your route, make sure your truck and trailer are
ready: check tires, floorboards and electrical connections. Bring your jack,
tire iron, flares and make sure everything is in good working order. Make
sure you have at least one good spare tire; if you do have a blow out
enroute and use your only spare, replace it asap. Many tire stores do not
carry trailer tires, so sometimes it’s just easier to have a second spare with
you. Remember your first aid kit, which should include bandages, gauze,
antiseptic and Banamine or some other medicine for
colic. Leg wraps or shipping boots are fine if you want to
use them, but we find most horses travel just as well without them.
Your horses should be comfortable loading and
unloading and familiar with riding in the trailer. We feed
hay in the trailer and always have a five-gallon bucket of
water for the horses to drink along the way. Carry several
containers of water for you, too. If you run out, you can
usually find portable water at truck stops. In order to
make sure our horses will drink different tasting water,
we’ll put some Gatorade in their water at home before
leaving and then flavor the different tasting water with it
while we’re on the road. When it’s really hot, we carry a hose
with us, hook up at the truck stop and hose the horses off while
they’re standing in the trailer. Make sure your horses will accept
being hosed before you try this.
Take enough of your own grain along to complete the trip
(we always bring an extra day’s ration) and have enough to mix
with different grain at your destination for about one week. We
also like to take alfalfa cubes with us to supplement their hay
intake since you never know about the quality of the hay you’ll
find along the way. You’ll also need a current Coggins test and a
veterinary health certificate while en route. Traveling with your
horses can be great fun…enjoy your journey!
© Jeffreys and Sheppard, April 2009
HOLIDAY WITH YOUR HORSE
Experience the beauty of the Oak Ridges Moraine from the comfort of
our 1870's farmhouse at Kendal Hills. Enjoy a leisurely country breakfast on the veranda. Then ride or drive your horses directly into the
Ganaraska Forest. Spacious box stalls and turnout for your horse. Good
home cooking and country hospitality for you. Explore nearby towns:
theatre, antiques, fine dining, and the most beautiful scenery in southern
Ontario, all within an hour of Toronto. Stay for the night or the week,
rural comfort awaits.
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REG. FJORDS: 4-YR-OLD
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available. Call (513) 324-5871. M
ITEMS FOR SALE
FOR SALE. Dark Brown Circle Y Western Saddle with
matching bridle and breastband. New 16” Seat. Asking
$1,000. Evenings (705) 2773449. A
WESTERN SHOW CHAPS,
black suede. Worn once. 52
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chain. Tan, some silver.
$50.00. Chris at (905) 7743108. F
SADDLES
CIRCLE Y PLEASURE SADDLE, 15 1/2 inch, close contact midbrown, bridle breast
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Shaw Halter Bridles and Bits.
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USED TRAILERS
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after 6PM. M
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Para-Equestrian Canada Announces
upcoming Video Competitions
Ottawa, ON—It is with
great pleasure that ParaEquestrian
Canada
announces the return of
both the “Sea-to-Sea” ParaDressage Video Competition series and the “Coastto-Coast” Introductory
Video Competitions series
for the upcoming year.
Video competitions provide riders with a unique
opportunity to experience
competition conditions at
their home stable on a
familiar horse.
The “Coast-to-Coast”
series provides entry-level
riders with an opportunity
to compete in a variety of
disciplines, while the “Seato-Sea” series offers ParaDressage riders with a
more competitive competition environment.
Therapeutic Riding
Centres as well as riders
not associated with a centre
are encouraged to tape a
performance of one of the
designated tests and submit
it to the competition where
they will compete against
other riders with similar
abilities nationwide.
Prizes are awarded to
the top three finishers in
each class, as well as participation ribbons for all
entrants into the “Coast-toCoast” series.
The entry deadlines
for the upcoming competitions are
• April 15, 2009;
• May 15, 2009;
• November 15, 2009;
• December 15, 2009;
• January 15, 2010;
• February 15, 2010; and
• March 15, 2010.
Many amendments
have been made to improve
the series this year. All
rules, information, tests
and forms can be found
online at www.equinecanada.ca/para-equestrian.
For additional information
visit
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www.gpequinemassage.ca
Your horse will love you for it
MORGAN HORSE HOTLINE
The Ontario Morgan Horse Hotline Sales List; a great place to find
or sell your Morgan! The website is updated on a regular basis
and we have sold Morgans from the hotline all across Canada
and Internationally. Please visit www.ontariomorgan.on.ca to
view the hotline. For more info on the Ontario Morgan Horse Club
or the hotline please call Nancy/Brian Kavanagh at 905-985-0691
or [email protected]
09/2009
PASO FINO HORSES
Back, hip or knee problems?
Try a Paso Fino.
Small breed - BIG SMOOTH ride!
www.artworkspasofinos.com
613-646-2890
2009 Can-Am All Breeds Equine Emporium
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1/ Sarah Pratt of www.horsejobs.ca
2/ James Devries, Mike and Lynne Tousignant of
Megadome
3/ Tom Bishop Jr. and Tom Bishop.
4/ Nina Doyle demonstrates the Anivac Animal
Bathing System with Kim Davidson.
5/ Wendy Radan and Michelle Devare of Ravencrest Camp
6/ Joanne Hodgson, Susan Lyon, Debbie Clarke
and Dee Maher of Two Fair Mares, educating
attendees on the Equine Scratcher.
7/ Tim Prior and Trudy Ryan of Brussels Agri Services Ltd. and The Cowboy Loft.
8/ Danny Foster, left, watches a jumper
9/ Wendy Downer, Shirley Bodnerchuk and Kari
Kelly of Kinder Horsemanship.
10/ Annie Gregotski and Don Bailey
11/ Cornelis Verkade, Leo Verkade and Dan Irwin
of Brooks Feeds.
121/ Lynn and Al Patterson
13/ Ken McLellan and Judy Viaene of Via Trailers.
14/ Caleigh Jerry, Kathleen Goettler and Laura
Scott of Kemptville College.
15/ Terry Meyers
16/ Lindsay Grice
17/ Bob Ward
18/ David and Marsha Houlahan of Maple Lane
Equestrian Trailers
19/ Clay Meier
20/ Stephanie Cook and Foxy Cleopatra
21/ Tommy Turvey
22/ Leslie Town and Janet Grant
Photos 1, 2, 7 and 14 by John Davidson
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Precision MAF offers the
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Visit our website at
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Grandson of Alada Baskin
15.2 HH, purebred Arabian,
Golden Chestnut. Gorgeous with
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Excellent cross for sport-type
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$750 Cdn. + collection fees. LFG.
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Individuals for sale from
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carrying bloodlines of Bright Eyes
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and Goer. Certified John & Josh
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02/2009
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American Sport Pony
2003 AQHA / APHA Blue
Roan stallion. 82% NFQHA
Approved. 7x King, 2x
Man Of War, with size and all
muscle. Sire: Grand
champion halter stallion
Reggie Redford, Sire of
Superior halter and Superior
pleasure horses. By the
great Superior halter stallion
Robert Redford 169 Ht. pts.
Dam: Majestic Sal out of
Magnolia Tee (Halter mare)
out of the great Superior halter
mare Cary's Magnolia 72 Ht.
pts., with numerous points in
other events. Fee: $1,500,
LFG. Nice babies on site,
At stud until sold.
(Starting new studs).
Contact Jim Campbell,
(705) 799-1329, RR #1,
Omemee, ON K0L 2W0
02/2009
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Beaverwood Juniper,
Beaverwoods Juniper is the sire of
Standing at Stud
Beaverwoods Sapphire, 2008
Grand Champion Star Search
American Sport Pony.
Introducing a flexible textured panel designed to give your
horses maximum itch relief without the worry of potential
injuries. It won't pull hair and has no protruding nodules to
bite. Wall mount or bend around a fence post. Find at your
local tack shop or use store locator map on website.
www.twofairmares.com, 1-866-952-2223
(519) 833-7169
www.BeaverwoodFarm.on.ca
10/2009
German Riding Pony
NASPR approved Breeding Stallion
* 2002 Winner of the pony stallion inspection in
Mecklenburg - Vorpommem, Germany
* 2008 Open and Amateur Champion at the
Ontario Silver Dressage Championships
* 2008 Fox Run Horse Show
Sport Pony Champion
* 2008 RWF, 2nd in Stallion
Sport Pony class
Outstanding trot and canter;
Warmblood movement in 14.1 HH pony size.
www.poplarlanefarm.ca • 519-442-2849
TACK SHOPS
DIRECTORY
Wicksteed Stable & Tack
Established 2001
Offering quality English & Western tack
and Equipment. Horses boarded.
Feeders of Blue Seal Feeds since 1991
Registered AQHA Horses since 1986.
4-H Equine Club
Open 7 days a week
*Always Showing Support*
Charlotte Sim
12173 Hwy #7, Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P1
(613) 257-0045
www.wicksteedtack.ca
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2008 Foal Crop For Sale
Marsha Fortus, RR #4,
Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1R4
Tel: (905) 649-6789
Fax: (905) 649-6576
04/2008
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W Spanish
SKIPPER is a 16.1 hh horse.
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the right conformation. A short
head, long neck, short back
with long hip. He goes well in
harness too. Sire Spanish
Scale, 11 x Plaudit (TB), 8 x
Nick Schoemaker (All 100%
Skipper W. breeding) with
size, purchased from Hank
Wiescamp. Dam: 16 HH
mare by the great Superior
halter horse, Sonny Go Lucky
119 Ht. pts with Skipper W.
breeding. Babies on site.
Fee: $1,500, LFG. Contact
Jim Campbell,
(705) 799-1329, RR #1,
Omemee, ON K0L 2W0
YELLOW CREEK
Homozygous black, 16.3 hand
Thoroughbred stallion,
Bronze Premium Sport Horse
in Eventing AQHA and APHC
approved $900 LFG, live
cover or shipped semen, mare
care available Conformation,
Movement, Athletic, Scope,
Disposition, he has it all
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09/2008
MASTERFEEDS
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Proud to serve English and
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07/2008
The Saddle
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If it's leather
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restorations.
Competitive rates with
attention to the smallest
details
Conveniently located at the
corner of Hwy 6 & Grey Rd. 6,
3km north of
Mount Forest
(519) 323-0056
Hours by chance or appt
271346 Grey Rd. 6, RR #3,
Mount Forest, ON
Sharri Crowley
and Steve Close
03/2008
Gently Used Show Clothes from weekend
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10/2009
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Bridle Path
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Copetown Feed Mill,
Copetown, Ontario.
(905) 627-7171 or
(905) 768-1095
• Orange aPEEL Dealer
02/2008
Pony Up
Equestrian
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apparel for all
disciplines. Great
selection of bridles,
blankets, helmets, show
attire, and gifts.
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and your dog.
6 Mosley Street
Aurora, Ontario
(905) 727-3862
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1304 2nd Ave. E., Owen Sound, ON. Masterfeeds
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(519) 376-5830
12/2007
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11181 Woodbine Ave. between
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Monday to Friday: 10-6
Saturday: 9-5:30
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Toll Free: 1-800-550-0163
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Bridle Path is proud to
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(store #1) Belleville, ON
(613) 967-3871
(store #2) Kingston, ON
(613) 548-8218
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09/08
Tack &
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• Consignment Welcome, Horses Boarded & For Sale
Hours: Mon Closed, Tues, Wed, Thurs 10-6, Fri: 11-7, Sat.: 10-5, Sun.: 12-4
9121 Hwy 124, Wellington Rd.,
Guelph (just E. of 4th Line in Erin) Wendy: (519) 833-0949
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14126 Hurontario St in Caledon
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Our clients tell us that we have the best cleaning and nicest repairs!
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519-363-5598
01/2010
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7300 Howard Ave. S., Windsor, Ontario
(519) 978-9795 Fax: (519) 978-2976
www.trainerschoice.com
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THE
02/2007
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John's Ridgeway
General Store
Ionson’s
Saddlery
Tues., Wed., Fri 10-6
(905) 951-1742
Thurs. 10-8
Sat. 10-5
14 McEwan Dr. W., Bolton, ON
The TISDALE RANCH
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236 South Mill St,
Ridgeway
Ridgeway's largest Feed
and Seed Dealer. Blue
Seal, Floradale, shaving
supplements. All goods
worth price charged.
905-894-2661
From the Back Yard to the Show Ring, we have
something for every Horse, Rider & Owner!
1372 Concession 8, R.R. #4,
Waterford, Ontario N0E 1Y0
HORSE
HABIT
Quality Equipment for Horses and Their Humans!
Service, Knowledge and good common sense have
made The Horse Habit a great place to shop since 1987.
6 miles west of Owen Sound. Call for directions
1-800-981-6681 • (519) 371-4239 • Fax (519) 371-3942
www.horsehabit.ca
01/2008
Mobile Tack Repairs & Fabricating
• SADDLE REPAIRS - all parts repaired/ replaced
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15 Dolsen Rd., Chatham, Ontario N7M 5C8
(519) 436-6326 • Fax: (519) 436-6257 • www.longhornleathershop.com
See us at all Area 1 - 2 - 3 Quarter Horse Events
and many others as listed on our website
The Sassy & Fun
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English & Western Tack
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PO Box 239, 4930 Hwy #38
Harrowsmith, ON K0H 1V0
(15 minutes north of Kingston)
www.HarrowsmithHorse
Country.com
Email: heather@
harrowsmithhorsecountry.com
Open Tuesday through Sunday
(613) 372-5085
1/2010
· English & Western Tack
& Supplies
· over 20 saddles in stock
· Billy Cook, Circle Y,
Ahern, Western Rawide,
Wintec, Tucker, Passoa,
Santa Cruz, Henri de
Rivel, Anky & BR
· Expert saddle fitting on
site with indoor riding
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Phone: -877-825-8708
778 County Road 37,
Wheatly, ONT –
between Windsor and
Chatham
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and to shop online visit
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10/2008
12/2008
H.H. Goode & Son
(1987) Ltd.
Corner of Brock St. W. & Victoria, Uxbridge
• Feed & Farm Supplies
• Pet Foods
• Water Softener Salts
(905) 852-3355
Fax: (905) 852-3356
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TACK SHOP HOURS Mon-Fri: 1pm to 9 pm, Sat.: 9am to 5 pm
Sundays and after hours by appointment
Bill and Sherrill Tisdale
Phone - 519-443-4355 Fax - 519-443-8838
Learn hands-on healing
To Heal, Calm and
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Caledon
www.schoolofmiracles.ca
519-927-3387
email:
[email protected]
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• Increase range of
• Assist in detoxification
motion
and immunity
• Decrease muscle spasm
• Improve general well
• Reduce scar tissue
being
• Improve muscle tone
Contact
Kait at (905) 957-9061 or email [email protected] for more
information or to book your appointment.
01/2009
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FARRIER SERVICES
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Jodi Pendry is a Registered Massage Therapist & Certified Equine
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For more information on her services or on her four-day intensive
Equine Sports Massage Therapy course, visit www.jodipendry.com
Jodi Pendry - Registered Massage Therapist
Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist
Hill Erin Farm, R.R. #2, Hillsburgh, ON, N0B 1Z0, 519-855-4447
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COACHES - Instruction
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R.M.T., C.E.M.T.
Learn to release athletic
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905-877-5333
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02/2008
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Trimming and shoeing for
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horses. Also providing
corrective and
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and prompt
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519-874-4878
Cell: 519-719-9083
Garnet Ritchie has nearly
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Specializing in Western
trims and cold shoeing.
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08/2008
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in helping the foundered and
navicular syndrome horse. Call
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01/2008
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• Breeding Program
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Located off Airport Rd.
Mansfield, ON
Phone 519-925-3596 or
519-504-1582
SKINNER
QUARTER HORSES
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705-385-0570
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10/2008
E
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C
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12/2009
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Horses
· Schooling & Showing
· Horse Sales
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778 County Road 37
Wheatley ONT
Between Windsor and
Chatham
1-877-825-8708
10/2009
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• Membership • Registration
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• Approved Stallions etc.
Contact Registrar/Secretary:
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Ontario N3A 2K6
Ph/Fax (519) 662-3209
E-mail:
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PRODUCT & SERVICE
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12/2008
About Jump Canada
For more information regarding Jump Canada programs
and
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visit
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visit www.equinecanada.ca.
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Horsit is the horse owner's first step in a worryfree vacation. Horsit will
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12/2008
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Ottawa, ON — Ian Millar of Perth, ON, finished tied for
14th and Keean White of Cambridge, ON, placed 24th
overall representing Canada at the 2009 FEI World Cup
Final from April 15–19 in Las Vegas, NV.
In Thursday night’s opening speed phase, Millar finished in 28th position with a time of 67.77 seconds riding
In Style, a 14-year-old Holsteiner gelding owned by Susan
Grange and Lothlorien Farm. White, the Canadian World
Cup League winner, had a time of 69.92 seconds for 31st
place riding Celena Z, a nine-year-old Zangersheide mare
sired owned by Ashland Group and Angelstone Farms.
Riders carried their scores forward to Friday’s competition where White and Celena Z where clear in the first
round while Millar and In Style incurred four faults. At
the end of two phases, White was placed 24th in the overall standings while Millar was 27th. Both White and Millar were among the top two-thirds of the competitors that
moved forward to Sunday’s Final.
In Sunday’s two-round Final, Millar and In Style
were clean in the first round and incurred four faults in the
second round to finish the 2009 World Cup Final tied for
14th place. White and Celena Z had four faults in the first
round and did not advance to the second round, ending
their first World Cup bid in 24th position.
Defending champions Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum
of Germany and Shutterfly won the 2009 World Cup Final
for a third time, having won all three phases of competition. McLain Ward of the United States and Sapphire finished in second while Albert Zoer of the Netherlands
placed third riding Okidoki.
Canada has claimed the annual World Cup Final on
three occasions, setting records in the process. Mario
Deslauriers of Bromont, QC, remains the youngest rider to
ever win the World Cup Final, claiming victory in 1984 at
the age of 19 riding Aramis. Ian Millar of Perth, ON, and
his famous mount, Big Ben, became the first horse-rider
combination to win back-to-back World Cup Finals in
1988 and 1989.
For more information and results from the 2009 FEI
World Cup Final, please visit http://events.scgnl.nl/2009/lasvegas/results/results.htm.
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“Ian Millar of Perth, ON, riding In Style finished 14th at
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Photo Credit — Cealy Tetley
FENCING
We are presently accepting applications for student
internships. Gain knowledge of
therapeutic riding, horse care and stable management.
Possible opportunity for instructor certification
depending on length of internship.
Accommodation provided in a century stone
farmhouse on the Sunrise property.
www.sunrise-therapeutic.ca
[email protected], 519-837-0558, ext. 31
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when it is full and it will be
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Call for more information:
(519) 657-5325
09/2008
PETS
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08/2008
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Call (905) 387-1900, Fax: (905) 648-6977
SILVERSMITHING
5041 #89 Pinedale Ave., Burlington, ON, L7L 5J6
Bus: (905) 634-3767 • Fax: (905) 634-9610
website: www.tomhowe.ca
FARM & STABLE DIRECTORY
Beaverwood Farm
Ponies That Bring Smiles
Canada’s leading breeder of
sport ponies and Welsh Ponies
since 1980. Championships in
FEI driving, A Hunter Ponies,
Dressage and Pleasure Driving.
• Leases • Stallion Services
• Training • Coaching,
Lessons & Clinics
Beaverwood Juniper,
Beaverwoods Juniper is the sire of
Standing at Stud
Beaverwoods Sapphire, 2008
Grand Champion Star Search
American Sport Pony.
(519) 833-7169
www.BeaverwoodFarm.on.ca
Reflection Farms
Limited
249 Cleaver Road,
Brantford, ON (519) 442-7243
Stall or pasture board
available. Our stalls are large,
bright and well-ventilated.
Individual or group turnout.
Coaches welcome for all
disciplines. 60 x 120 indoor
arena with heated viewing
room, 60 x 60 indoor lunging
arena, well lit 100 x 200
outdoor arena. Riding trails
on property. Broodmares and
lay-ups welcome. Heated,
camera monitored foaling
stalls. Pastures have
permanent shelters and
heated water fountains.
Over thirty years experience
in caring for horses.
12/2007
10/2009
Southward Stables
Horse Boarding, Large
Box Stalls, Individual or
Group Turnout with Shelters, Feeding Twice Daily,
Large Outdoor Sand
Ring.
62x126 ft. Indoor Arena,
Round Pen, Lots of Trails,
All Ages Lessons, Sales.
All horses welcome.
Located
in Langton, 15 minutes
West of Simcoe, 15 min.
South of Tillsonburg.
(519) 586-9377
09/2007
Horseshoe Hill
Stable
• New 12 Stall Boarding Facility
in Bright insulated barn
• 10x12 Deluxe stalls with Stable
comfort flooring
• Suitable for adult pleasure
ridersa. Strictly bosding,
no lessons.
• Indoor facilities include smaller
arena, huge heated tack room
and washroom.
• Horses Fed Twice Daily but
boarders supply grain.
• Square bales in stalls and round
bales in paddocks
• Turnout in Small Herds in safe
paddocks with shelters.
• Winter Blankets, Rain Sheets
& Fly masks on / off & horses
brought in for farrier or vet.
• No riding school but close to
several show facilities.
(Sorry, we cannot provide
for difficult horses, stallions,
horses who need soaked hay
or wear corks)
Debbie Hancock, 519-942-6239
19513 Horseshoe Hill Road,
Caledon ON.
Corner of Beechgrove and
Horseshoe Hill
LITTLE OAK FARM
Easy access to QEW and
major roads
Western Lessons, Boarding
and Natural Horse Training
Owned and operated by
experienced horse people
Excellent care
Clean and friendly barn
Plenty of turnout year round
Quality feed and hay
program
CoverAll arena
and System Stalls
Lit outdoor sand ring
Phone: (905) 309 1903
Email:
[email protected]
MORRMcNAUGHTON
STABLES
Big Creek
Stables
The Lazy M
Ranch
Breeder’s of Canada
National Horse
THE CANADIAN
Family raised, well mannered,
intelligent
Registered Canadian’s
Mares, fillies, geldings and
weanlings available.
Come meet a true Canadian!
Tina and John Morrison
9640 Concession 1
Caistorville, Ontario
(905) 692-1234
www.morrmcnaughtonstables.com
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JESUS IS ALIVE
A DRUG FREE
STABLE
40 Years Experience
Waterdown/Burlington Area
Boarding/ Arena
& Exercise Ring
Wash Racks,
Grooming Stalls
Individual Tack Boxes,
All Day Turnout On Pasture.
100 Acres / Riding Trails
Halter, Pleasure and
Race Breeding.
Foundation Breeding.
Impressive Breeding
without Impressive
Blood
Jim Campbell
(705) 799-1329
RR #1, Omemee, ON
K0L 2W0
Call (905) 689-7919
02/2005
Clear Lake Farm
Shadow
Lane Livery
Fantasy
Lane Farms
EQUINE BOARDING FACILITY
12/2008
08/2007
Tillanna Farms is a modern equestrian facility located between
Campbellville and Guelph offering:
• 24 hour professional care for your horse
• Top quality individual feeding and supplement program
• Excellent paddocks for group for group or individual,
all with board fencing
• 12 x 12 box stalls and extra large foaling stalls available
• Modern insulated brick barn, heated tack rooms,
wash and groomings stalls
• 70’ x 180’ Indoor Arena, 20 x 60m Dressage Ring,
and a 200’ x 300’ Jumper Ring
• X Country training area, and miles of groomed trail
• Specializing in dressage training for horse and rider
• Quality select number of European and Irish Sport horses
for sale at all times. • Vet and Farrier on call 24 hours.
Tillanna has stalls available for boarding and training.
Conveniently located to the 401 and Hwy 6 Campbellville area.
Easy commute from Guelph, Kitchener, Cambridge,
Burlington and Mississauga area.
For further information call:
(519) 823-8559 or visit www.tillanna.com
SOMETIME STABLES
• NEW 10 X 12 stalls/mats/
windows • NEW 62 X 132
indoor Cover-All® arena • Large
outdoor arena • 60’ round pen
• Newly fenced grazing pastures
on 47 acres • Hacking on & off
property • Individual feed
• Turn out till dusk
• Your coach/vet/farrier welcome
• High quality caring
environment • Quiet and friendly
atmosphere - lots of arena time
and no riding school.
Horses For Lease
Owned & operated by the
Bensons
Call Glenna 905-386-6711
Wellandport
1/2 hour drive from Grimsby,
Beamsville, Hamilton, St.
Catharines, Dunnville
• all disciplines welcome
• soft stall matts
• large paddocks
• new oak fencing
• indoor arena
• heated viewing lounge
& kitchen
• shower facilities
• all day turnout
• 100's of acres of trails
• within hacking distance to
schooling shows
• pasture board available
• close to 401, Guelph,
Milton,
• Burlington and Kitchener
Call Melissa 519-824-9044
• Horses For Sale
• Stud Service
• Tack • Boarding
• Public Trail Rides
• Lessons • Clinics
(school horses available)
Licensed Trainer
Otmar Fueth
Magnetawan, ON
3 hours north of Toronto
Tel/Fax (705) 387-4464
www.icelandichorses.ca
12/2008
Touch ‘N’
Go Farms
Full service boarding stable for
people who just love to ride.
Privately owned, family
oriented ranch. Owners live on
site. Between Caledonia and
Brantford, off Hwy #54.
Relaxed atmosphere perfect for
Pleasure or Trail Riding horses.
Stall or Pasture Boarding.
Horses checked daily in the field,
have free choice of hay and
water. Lighted outdoor Riding
arena, round pen for training.
Group or private lessons also
available. Make the move this
summer.
905-765-5476
[email protected]
07/2008
Today!
Only
$27.50
for 10
issues!
Private north Burlington
boarding stable located just
west of the Guelph Line on
Britannia Rd. Friendly, family
run facility with two 100' x
200' outdoor rings, 40' x 70'
exercise arena and access to
trails. Full board in clean, well
lit
barn
with
large
boxstalls.Turn-out onto pasture and care by a family that
has been in the business for
over 30 years. Call the Rapson's at (905) 335-1963.
03/2009
Advertise
Your
Farm and
Stable
Business
Here!
Call
905-387-1900
03/2008
12/2008
07/2008
Training - Lessons Boarding - Showing - Selling
FOX LAIR
STABLES
www.foxlairstables.com
Canfield, ON, 20 minutes
South of Hamilton
905-774-1373
Boarding $350.00/month
Large Indoor Arena with
heated viewing lounge and
washroom
Lighted Outdoor Arena
Miles of Trails on and off
premises
Team Ranch Sorting
Team Roping
Beginner Lessons/Clinics
available
11/2007
HORSE
BOARDING
AVAILABLE
Long term reputation for
sale of Hunters and
Jumpers. Touch N Go
always has a great selection.
Large bright new indoor arena
and barn
Friendly adult facility
Professional instruction
Weekly horse shows in
summer - Hunter/Jumper
and The Lollipop Series for
Juniors. Indoor arena &
outdoor rings.
Debbie Dobson
499 Campbellville Rd.,
RR #2, Campbellville, Ontario
L0P 1B0
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Therapy & Laser Equipment
Rentals & Sales
TOUCH ‘N’ GO FARMS
R.R. #2,
Campbellville, Ont. L0P 1B0
Jane Casselman
(905) 854-2391
Fax: (905) 854-0822
[email protected]
www.touchngofarms.com
[email protected]
www.equestriandreams.ca
Centrally Located between
Exeter, Mitchell, and St.
Mary's. 30 Minutes from
North London. Large box
stalls, Daily turnouts,
100 x 200 Outdoor Sandring,
Good Trails Available.
Starting at $165. per month.
Call Don: 519-229-6782
650 5th Line,
Caledonia, ON N3W 2C7
Tel: (905) 765-5026
Barn: (905) 765-9348
Fax: (905) 765-2556
www.primafarms.ca
[email protected]
June 2009 Issue
for only $10 Bucks!
Call (905) 387-1900, Fax: (905) 648-6977
08/2008
Boarding, Stallions, Broodmares, Lay ups,
Lights/Herbs, Sales & Preps,
Training, Hauling
CLASSIFIED
SPECIAL!
PLUS, we’ll place your
ad on our website,
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(905) 659-3574
01/2010
07/2008
Stall and pasture board
available. Part board
available. 70' x 140'
indoor arena. Large
outdoor arena
Indoor round pen
Heated lounge and
washroom. Standing Triple Cash Back
APHA
and Dennys Pep O Lena
AQHA.
Located on Woodbine
Ave. in Newmarket
Minutes from Hwy 404
and Hwy 9
Email:
[email protected]
Phone 905-895-2408
SIX "R" FARM
E-BIKE
Shown: Seat flips over into
dump bucket
Long lasting battery/can be
peddled/alarm/brake/lights/flashy blue or burgandy
Selling Electric Bikes/Carts/Golf
Carts (4 & 6 wheel) Excellent Prices!
Perfect for Horse Shows, Farms, etc.
08/2008
Horse Hauling Now Available
REAL ESTATE:
By Teri Davidson.
This past Friday I was on my
way to show an eighty -five year
old duplexed home in one of
Brantford’s older established
downtown areas. It was a bright
evening, crisp, but full sunshine.
As I turned the busier corner onto
the quieter side street I was amazed
to see so many people and cars.
People dressed nicely , walking...in
couples, with children, with elderly
parents. Cars were parked on both
sides of the streets, drivers were
circling looking for empty spaces
where they could park. I passed by
the local Polish Hall and the big
sign out front advertised “ Friday
Dinner 5pm.”
The whole neighbourhood
seemed to be out, all walking talking together to enjoy a reasonably
Neighbourhoods....Good Old Days
priced Polish style dinner at the
community hall. It made me feel
good and made me long for those
days when I was part of a big community , where everyone knew
each other, gossiped together,
worked and played together. Some
of the kids were running ahead,
laughing and calling to each other
enjoying the beautiful evening.
The clients I was meeting are
country dwellers like myself looking for an investment opportunity.
Wilfred Laurier University is located close by and they know there is
a need for student housing. As I
pulled up in front of the home I
planned to show them I found them
chatting to an older man. He had
very long grey hair tied back into a
ponytail , dressed casually and had
Waterloo Region
Equestrian & Rural Properties
Both Realtors offer
20 years
Real Estate Sales
Experience
DEERWOOD REAL ESTATE LTD.,
Brokerage
6586 Crowsfoot Road, RR#1
Breslau, ON N0B 1M0
(519) 648-3133 (Phone)
Katherine RechtorisDavid McNab
(519) 648-3233 (Fax)
McNab, Real Estate
Broker
Broker of Record
his arm lifted pointing out different
features of the homes exterior.
Turned out that he was a close
neighbour and had watched the
man who owned the home do all
the work over the past two years.
He explained how the old porch
had circled the front of the structure and how beautiful the gardens
are in the summer. He talked about
all the neighbours, who they were
and what they did to earn a
living..touched briefly on the
exceptionally bright young teenage
girl who lived across the road and
sang at his local church.
We stood outside for awhile ,
then bade him a cheerful farewell
and went into the big old five bedroom home. It was a lovely place,
full of charm and character. High
ceilings, ornate original staircase
and hand carved handrail. A lot of
memories made and a lot of life
lived here.
As we left we saw all the
same people now coming back
from their dinner and most waved
a cheerful hello. The buyers didn’t
need to ask what kind of neighbourhood it was..we had experienced it firsthand on a spring
evening in a friendly old fashioned community.
They are making an offer to
purchase tomorrow
the biggest decisions ion their
lives...the purchase of their home.
Teri , husband Brian, three children and young grandson own and
operate “White House Farm” in
Ancaster, Ontario where they raise
registered American Quarter Horses and Paints.
Teri Davidson is Broker/Owner
of Associate Realty in Brantford,,
Ontario. Teri has enjoyed over
32 years in the real estate business..helping people make one of
Erin, South Wellington, North Halton
Erin, Caledon & Surrounding Areas
Alan McPhedran
Sales Representative
Royal LePage
Royal City Realty,
Brokerage
Independently Owned and Operated
295 Alma St., Unit 1, Rockwood, ON N0B 2K0
Tel: (519) 856-9922, Cell: 1-866-606-9922
Fax: (519) 856-9909
Website: www.townandruralhomes.com
York Region & Durham Region
Ottawa Area
Real Estate
Agent
Directory
Brenda Tumanidis
Sales
Representative
Toll Free Pager: 1-800-361-6683
Cell: 905-955-1612, Res: 905-722-3323
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.homestore.ca
sutton group-future realty inc. Brokerage
INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
905-853-5955
Office
40 Davis Dr., #3, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2M7
Norfolk County
Kawartha Lakes
Southwestern Ontario
www.murraygibbons.com
• Serving SouthWestern Ontario • 30 Years Experience
• International and local clientele
All types Farms, Rural, Residential,
Development Lands
MURRAY Gibbons, B.Sc., Agr.,
Broker
David MURRAY Real Estate Broker Ltd.,
Waterford, Ontario
Call: Office 519-443-8620 or Cell 519-757-5595
Orangeville Area
Durham Region
Annalisa Weir
sutton group-professional realty inc., Brokerage
INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED
41 Broadway, Unit 3, Orangeville, ON L9W 1J7
Sutton Group Town and Country Realty
Ltd., Brokerage
Bus: (519) 940-0004
Toll Free: 1-888-506-1116
Fax: (519) 940-3443
Janna Imrie
6209 Main St., Stouffville, ON L4A 4H8
Office: (905) 640-0888,
Fax: (905) 640-0889 • Cell: (416) 554-4086
www.OwnOntario.com
Simcoe County
York & Durham Region
Brant County
Norfolk County
Teri Davidson
103 Queensway East,
Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 4M5
Broker/Owner
RE/MAX Erie Shores Realty Inc., REALTOR®
29 yrs full-time experience •
Canada's Most Referred Realtor
Independently Owned & Operated
STEVE SZUCS (Such), B. Comm.
Serving: Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk,
Oxford, South Dumfries, North
Dumfries, Ancaster, Flamborough,
Cambridge and Woodstock.
Associate Realty
Brantford Inc.
519-752-4116 • (519) 647-3330
[email protected]
Broker
“Satisfying customers for over 20 years”
Res: (519) 428-4280
Fax: (519) 428-1109
0081
Website: www.mybrokersteve.com
Bus: (519) 426(24 hour pager)
72 MAY 2009 THE RIDER
Just Listed in lovely Mt. Pleasant
This property has not been offered for sale
in over 25 years. Almost three acres. 1 1/2
storey home with lots of upgrades, new
windows, good furnace, baths. Pine floors
make this home warm and welcoming.
three bedrooms, two baths. Main floor laundry. nice views of the workshop and five
stall horse barn from every window. Mature
trees. Pasture. Asking $299,900.
Just Listed, Forty-Nine Acres Near Woodstock and Beautifully Kept!
Immaculate property. The original farmhouse has been all updated with big country kitchen featuring centre island, hardwood floors, good sized three bedrooms, two baths, all new windows including three round top. Big addition houses the
main floor family room featuring brick fireplace and main floor laundry.
Lots of storage. oak trim.
Geotherm furnace, all new
wiring. Four year old ten stall
horse barn and indoor arena.
New fencing. Pasture. owned by
a well know trainer and farrier
who is moving out of the
province. $799,900. Call Teri
for more details. 519-647-3330
See pictures at
www.venturehomes.ca
Fully Operational
Equine Boarding and
training Facility!
Just off the #401 at Ingersol this is a well established horse property.
Smaller three bedroom home is set back 700' ft from the road,
upgraded and easy to maintain. Three bedrooms, open concept, new
windows. Enjoy the woodstove! Outdoors you'll find a 10 year old
80' x 130' combination 18 box stall barn and indoor arena with sand
base. Outdoor arena with judges booth is 200' x 250" secondary
older barn for broodmares. Tack shop. Garage.Twelve acres. Perfect
property priced to sell at $499,900. Live your dream of managing
and running an equestrian property today!
Fifty Acres at Troy!
Wow! Charming Century home overlooks the everrunning Fairchilds Creek and river rock bed. Original Timber Frame barn with five box stalls. system
fenced paddocks
all
overlooked
by breathtaking hill side
property consisting of fifty
acres
25
workable and
20 acres of
hardwood
bush. House
offers three
bedrooms,
big kitchen,
family room
with amazing
creek view
and nice
o u t d o o r
p o r c h .
$599,900.
See picture of these properties at www.venturehomes.ca under Teri's Listings.
Brokerage
Call Teri Davidson,
Broker/Owner,
Associate Realty Brantford Inc.
519-647-3330
This stunning 84.46 acre Horse Farm has it all. From the beautiful 4 bedroom home to the
fabulous new in ground heated pool with fiber optic lighting and waterfall, and extensive
landscaping to the extra large 35 x 56 workshop with 12' x 14' garage door to accommodate a
motor home. Less than 1 year old 180' x 80' Mega Dome
riding arena, including 6 horse stalls, 3 of which have soft
moc floors and Nelson heated water bowls, tack room
with kitchenette and washroom, horse washing area plus
2nd floor viewing area. There are also 2 paddocks, plus
an outdoor arena, a brand new 15 gallon minute well for
the arena and paddlocks. 1 Mile of new horse fencing and
fabulous fields to exercise and trail ride. Located only
15 minutes from Belleville and the 401. Regionally well
situated 2 hours from Toronto, 2 1/2 hours from Ottawa
and 3 1/2 hours from Montreal. Price $1,200,000
Doug Peterson & Judi Rufo, Sales Rep.
Royal Lepage ProAlliance Realty
357 Front St., Belleville ON K8P 2Z9
Ph: 613-966-6060 • Fax: 613-966-2904
Hobby Farm - 6 1/2 acres w/ steel barn (5 stalls) for
horses or other hobbies w/water & hydro. Picture Book
setting w/5 acres bush & stream. Well kept 3 bdrm
brick bungalow 1,330 sq ft, 2 driveways, Gorgeous
setting on quiet dead end road. Great Location:
Stoney Creek/Grimsby border. 10 min to QEW.
MLS# H3012874
Call "TEAM TUREK" today:
Matt Turek, Suzanne Williams, Adele Turek
Sales Representatives
RE/MAX Del Mar Realty Inc. Brokerage
Independently Owned & Operated
905-545-1188
HORSE
TRADER
D I R E C T O RY
The Original Horse Trader Directory, Since 1970
Have an interesting
photo from your farm,
event or show?
Send it to us with a
caption and
we might put it in
our next issue!
WESTERN FAIR AGRIPLEX
Boarding
Indoor Arena
Outdoor Arena
Miles of Trails
Team Ranch Sorting
Team Roping
Lessons
State of the Art Agricultural Facility
· Show arena with seating
for 1650
· Livestock pavilion with
up to 400 stalls
· Sales arena/amphitheatre
with 320 seats
· Wash Bays/Exercise area/
Change rooms
· Accessible Free Parking
845 Florence St. London, Ont. N5W 6G6
519-438-7203 • 1-800-619-4629 • www.westernfair.com
Champion
Champion
Section
Section “A”
“A”
Welsh
Welsh
Sport
Sport Pony
Pony
Stallion
Stallion
See us at the Can-Am Show,
Booth P21 and O21
Beat the Winter Blahs.
Come in and check all the
in-store specials & have fun!
27 Maywood Ave,
St. Catharines, ON (along QEW)
www.horseworldemporium.com
905.682.2545
1.888.497.333
RR.1 Canfield, Ontario N0A 1C0
905-774-1373 • www.foxlairstables.com
Benson Home
Improvements
We service the Niagara Region
• Barns, Lean-to's & sheds • Windows / Doors
• Soffit / Fascia • Vinyl Siding • Decks • Roofs
• Small Renovations & Additions
Ben
Phone 905-386-6711
Cell 905-658-6084
Rob
Website: bensonhome.701.com
Equine Cremation Services
Servicing Ontario Wide
www.ontariopetcremationservice.ca
Proud to have provided our services
for Brigadier, a true Equine Hero
Licenced, bonded, environmentally friendly
Government approved by M.O.E. and O.M.A.F.R.A.
Barry & Mary Hunter
Family & Staff
1-888-880-8594
4844 Marion St.,
Dorchester, ON
N0L 1G4
“Reiners for the Future”
Sidesaddle and Western Riding Lessons
Select group of young reining horses for sale
Joanne Milton
(519) 855-6865
RR #2, Hillsburgh, Ont. N0B 1Z0
www.rusticmeadows.com
Hot & Cold
Shoeing
Hand Forged
Shoes
Hunters &
Jumpers
Therapeutic
Applications
Fred Smith
Box 35, Goodwood, Ontario L0C 1A0 (905) 640-9908
Cell: (416) 346-7699
The Tack Shoppe
Of Collingwood
New, Used and
Consignment Tack & Gifts
4174 County Rd. 124,
Nottawa, Ontario L0M 1P0
1-800-494-8628
Tel: (705) 445-4041
Fax: (705) 445-4038
www.thetackshoppe.com
• EQUESTRIAN SUPPLIES •
JEAN P. MCBRIDE
P.O. Box 298,
SUNDRIDGE, Ont. P0A 1Z0
(705) 384-5219
Farm & Livestock Specialist
Glen Smith & Courtney MacGillivray
Registered Insurance Broker
20 Mail St. N., Unit 7,
Waterdown, ON L0R 2H0
Bus: (905) 690-6888
Fax: (905) 690-4229
Mobile: (416) 526-5428 • Toronto Office (416) 497-5556
A.L. Distributing Ltd.
Equine Division
Hamilton, ON
Toll Free
Fax:
Farm:
(888) 345-2351
(905) 545-5137
(905) 659-1132
Supplying Quality Products for Your Horse
www.aldistributing.com
HORSE D I R E C T O RY
TRADER
The Original Horse Trader Directory, Since 1970
Cell (519) 717-1783
Home (519) 752-5671
Jan and Risty Schmidt
2129 Queen Street, R.R. #2,
Petersburg, ON, N0B 2H0
(519) 696-2564
Established 1964
website: www.coolwaterquarterhorses.com
Finding New
Loving Owners
for Homeless
Horses Since
1997 !
SAM’S FARRIER SERVICE
Graduate
Graduate of
of the
the Canadian
Canadian Horseshoeing
Horseshoeing School
School
Serving Brantford and
all surrounding areas
Sam Verdonk
within 80km
c/o Claire Malcolm, RR#1, Cameron, ON, K0M 1G0
Ph#: 705-359-3766 • Fax#: 705-359-3769
www.heavencanwaitequinerescue.org/
Patti Carter & Paige
Carter Training Centre
P.O. Box 839, 39 High St. St. George, ON N0E 1N0
Home: (519) 448-4424 • Cell: (519) 732-2877
Ohio Quarter
Horse
Association
101 Tawa Rd., P.O. Box 209,
Richwood, OH 43344-0209
(740) 943-2346
Fax: (740) 943-3752
www.oqha.com
2009 Congress
October 3 - October 25
Boarding
Newly renovated barn, Yearling Prep
& Broodmare care, lots for turn out,
London area minutes south of 401,
Quality care for Broodmares.
Macon Ridge Farm 519-644-0681
Taking the ribbon
industry into the next
class of distinction with
that little added flair
Committed to highest quality and service.
Check our web site for unique sand carved
items for any award or gift.
905-655-8873
[email protected]
www.ribbonworks.ca
Advantage Farm Equipment
Wyoming, ON
(519) 845-3346
www.advantage-equip.com
Ayr Turf & Trac. Ltd
1379 Northumberland St.
Ayr, ON N0B 1E0
(519) 632-9901
B.E. Larkin Equipment Ltd.
3769 Stouffville Rd.,
Gormley, ON L0H 1G0
(905) 887-0802
Ben Berg Farm & Industrial
Equipment
52034 Hwy 3, Wainfleet, ON
(Niagara Peninsula) L0S 1V0
(905) 899-3405, www.benberg.com
Brant Tractor,
a Division of D & W Group
1324 Colborne St W
Brantford ON N3T 5L7
519-449-2500
www.dwgroup.ca
C A Becker Equipment Ltd.
B & T MacFarlane Ottawa Ltd. Lucknow, ON N0G 2H0
45 Slack Rd.,
(519) 529-7993
Nepean, ON K2G 0B7
1-877-206-2273
(613) 225-0555
Callaghan Farm Supply
22 Callaghan Rd.,
Lindsay, ON K9V 4R4
(705) 324-8696
Earth Power Tractor and
Equipment
Meaford , ON 1-800-265-3730
Stayner, ON 1-888-428-3188
Hyde Park Equipment
2034 Mallard Rd.,
London, ON N6H 5L8
(519) 471-1400
Carriere & Poirier Equipment
5024 Hwy 17,
Alfred, ON K0B 1A0
www.carrierporier.on.ca
Galer Farm Equipment
557 Hwy 5, between
Dundas, ON L9H 5E2
(905) 628-0551
www.galerfarmequipment.com
Midwestern Equipment
Hwy 23 North,
Listowel, ON N4W 3H2
(519) 291-2697
www.midwesternequipment.kubota.ca
Hartington Farm Services
Hartington/Kingston
(613) 372-2744
Perth (613) 264-0485
1-800-561-4724
www.hartingtonequipment.com
Robert’s Farm Equipment
RR #1,
Chesley, ON N0G 1L0
(519) 363-3192
1-888-265-4773
www.robertsfarm.com
Church’s Farm Supplies
3560 7th Line, Innisfil,
Barrie, ON L9S 3M5
(705) 458-0870
DeBoer’s Equipment
0519 Wellington Rd. 7, RR #1,
Elora, ON N0B 1S0
(519) 846-5388
www.deboersequipment.com
Ross Doble Inc.
100 Hwy 7 & 12
Sunderland, ON L0C 1H0
(705) 357-3123
www.rossdobleinc.com
Topline Trailer &
Equipment Sales
1226 Hwy 31,
Winchester, ON K0C 2K0
(613) 774-0992
Brockville - 613-342-0668
www.toplinetrailers.com
Vallance Equipment
4179 Simcoe St. N.,
Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4
(905) 655-3291
Vandenbrink Farm
Equipment
7565 Quaker Rd.,
Sparta, ON N0L 2H0
(519) 775-2601
[email protected]

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