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From
The Editor
The
day came that I thought would never happen - the Thursday that ENN did
not get published as scheduled. Try as I might, I just couldn't do it.
Back pain! I couldn't walk, sit, stand, or lie down with out pain.
Sitting was the worst. How could I possibly sit all day at my desk to
complete Equine Niagara News. Well, as you all know, I couldn't, and I
didn't.
So I apologize for you missing your favourite local equine magazine. For
those of you on facebook, I tried to keep everyone up to date there for
the few minutes now and then I could sit at my desk. The pain was
excruciating . The severe pain lasted over one week. The pain is still
there now, but much more bearable. But at that, I still have to move
every 10 minutes or so to avoid more pain.
So there's the problem in a nutshell - a one person office. If that 'one'
person can't work - nothing gets done. I think maybe it's time to think
about hiring help? Between the farm, ENN, my marketing clients and
working at HorseWorld - it's a hectic and long day - 7 days a week. But
you know me - I love it!
Okay, enough about pain and not happenings. How about what's happening!
First in the article regarding Driver Livestock Training last issue, I
incorrectly reported the facility requiring the livestock driver training
was in Guelph, but in fact it was in Toronto.
Next I'd like to welcome Kate Romanenko to our list of contributors. Kate
will be submitting articles on hoof care on a regular basis. Thanks Kate.
ENN now has an ISSN number - we are recognized as a published serial.
Yay!
Nick Costa out did himself once again with the article submitted for the
non-existent August 5th issue and yet another article this issue with a
great interview with trainer Gary Chudobiak. Thank you once again Nick.
The reader' s enjoy your articles. I think Niagara equestrians must be
the most well-informed race fans going!
A few announcements this issue - one that we're not happy about - the
cancellation of the Wind Rider Challenge. Not enough entries to warrant
the sponsors parting with their hard-earned money to cover the costs of
the show. Sorry folks, but sponsors don't just provide their cash for
your enjoyment - they provide it to benefit their businesses. If the
promotional factor is not high enough for the money they are spending
they do not feel it worth their while.
And secondly, the PCSC and DSC shows joining forces on the 29th of August
- wow that must have been something to put together - and why? Just so
those competitors that show with both clubs don't have to choose which to
attend. Great team effort guys!
Well, I think that is about it for this issue. Please note the on-line
version will be live on the website in the morning. Priority was getting
the email version sent tonight. I didn't want to miss another deadline.
Watch facebook for the link to a web-based version for those that prefer
to read it on the web.
And with that, I'm off to bed and back at it early am tomorrow. Among
other things, I have to get everything ready for the UCEAs Breast Cancer
Ride on Sunday - I can't wait to see all the horses and riders in pink.
Come join us if you can at Henry of Pelham.
Until
next time,
Debi Katsmar.
PS - Thank you to all those that wished me well with my aching back and
for your understanding on missing an issue of ENN.
PSS - Sunshine is still looking for a home, please contact me if you can
help.
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ARCHIVES
July 22, 2010
Beamsville Rodeo
July 8, 2010
Nick Gonzalez
June 25, 2010
Niagara Cup
June 10, 2010
Horse Camps
May 27th, 2010
Horse Week
May 13th, 2010
Equine Expo Home Stretch
April 30th, 2010
Short Hills Park
April 15th, 2010
Sherwood Farm Wins in Georgia
April 1st,
Buckle
March 18th
Can-Am
March 4th, 2010
For the Love of Thoroughbreds
February 18th, 2010
PCSC Awards Banquet
Our
Anniversary Issue
February 4th, 2010
Lowden's
January 21st, 2010
Equitrekking Travel
January 7th, 2010
Olympic
Torch
December 24th, 2009
Torch in NOTL
December 10th, 2009
Horse Rescued on 401
November 26th, 2009
Lil-Bit Ropes Awards
November 12th, 2009
70 Horses Need a Home
October 29th, 2009
UCEA collects donations for Pelham Cares
October 15, 2009
H.A.T.S. Raises $4100
October 1st, 2009
Grape & Wine Parade
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To
The Editor
ENN is a one-stop reading
for us busy horse folks. Love it!! You never miss a beat or anything else
that is going on in the horse world. I always refer my friends,
colleagues, workers etc to your site and they have all found it to be
very entertaining, informative and horse news that is always up-to-date.
Thanks for that Debi.
Beve
Hi Deb...just wanted to
send you a big thank you for putting in the article. I am very grateful
for all your help in getting my cd and music out there.
I hope August 22 doesnt get
rained out as I am looking forward to it !!
Thanks again
Wendy Snider
Good Morning Debi,
You are welcome. I speak
from my heart when I pass along comments. Your site is absolutely
wonderful. It's like the one-stop shopping for info for us horse lovers.
Keep up the fantastic work. I don't know how you keep all of it together.
Beve
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Little
Wrangler Round Up Only One
of the Events for DLSC
Busy Month for Dry Lake Saddle Club
by Stacy Norsworthy
Photos by Joline Partyka
It's been a busy month at Dry Lake Saddle Club. In addition to our regular monthly show, DLSC hosted the "Little Wrangler Round-Up", an all-breed show open to all area youth on August 14th. Turnout was great - with 138 entries in 16 classes, excellent considering it was a rain date!
The Little Wrangler Round-up was run as a clinic with instruction in performance and speed events. Marianne Ramey did an excellent job on the performance side and very generously donated her time. We were thrilled to have Jessie Robson as the speed events clinician, especially when we learned she was leaving very early Sunday morning to attend university in Oklahoma on a Barrel Racing scholarship.
There were cash payouts in a number of classes and the all-round high point winner was Callie Doucette.
Casie Hartwick did a fabulous job organizing the event. Many thanks to Casie, all the volunteers and to the many generous sponsors who made this event a success.
Dry Lake also hosted their Annual Overnight Trail Ride on August 7th & 8th with a potluck dinner on the evening of the 7th. A good ride was had by all, the food was fantastic and karaoke was great fun! We look forward to seeing everyone there again next year!
Pictures compliments of Joline Partyka.
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Local
Saddle Club competes at Ontario Saddle Club Youth Team Tournament
The long awaited civic holiday weekend had finally arrived. The weekend
of the Ontario Saddle Club Youth Team Tournament in Paris Ontario. The
weekend started early for some of the Bertie Willoughby Saddle Club
youth team members and advisers, as they packed their trucks and
trailers for the weekend ahead. Once arriving at the Paris fairgrounds
the team settled their horses into their homes for the weekend. Once
that was done it was time to set up camp for ourselves complete with a
kitchen and dining area. The team was to fend for themselves for dinner
Friday night. After dinner, everyone set out for the barn to get the
horses ready for Saturday morning, bathing, and banding/braiding and
clipping. Come Saturday morning everyone was up early to get ready for
the show pen. The classes for the day where Showmanship, Leadline, Walk
jog, Barrels, English Pleasure, English Equitation, and Hunter Hack. .Read on to find
out how the team did:
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Sunshine Needs A New Home
ENN is still trying to find a home for
"Sunshine". If you didn't read this article in the last
issue, please do so today, maybe you can help "Sunshine".
Please read Sunshine's Tale, and if you feel you
can provide a good, safe and loving, forever home for Sunshine's
retirement, please contact editor@equineniagaranews.com or call 905-684-6030. To protect the identity of all involved, and
since Sunshine is free to a good home, Equine Niagara News is handling
any enquiries for his owner. Although Sunshine is free to a good, safe
and loving home, please be aware that Sunshine is an aged horse, which
may require healthcare in the future. Sunshine is in retirement but can
handle light riding by a light rider now and again."
"Sunshine" had been working as a lesson pony
most, if not all, of his life. He was well into his
golden years, and it was thought that as he was aging and not quite
able to do everything he used to be able to do, it would be nice if he
could be put out to pasture for a while to enjoy just being a pony.
Read
on to learn more about Sunshine:
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From The Horse's
Mouth___________
The Upper Canada Equestrian Association's Annual
Nicky Aiken Memorial Ride for Breast Cancer takes place this Sunday starting at Henry of Pelham Winery. The ride
leaves at 11am - prizes, food, and one heck of a trail ride (2 trails
this year - the normal ride and the shorter less advanced ride). It's
not too late to register - or register on Sunday when you arrive with
your horse. All are welcome. There is a minimum $20 donation to the
Breast Cancer Research and Education Fund required. If you can't ride,
volunteer, or just come join the fun.
OEF - Ride Ontario Program - the deadline for this year's Ride Ontario Awards is October 4th, 2010
to be eligible for annual awards. Awards will be presented October
23rd, 2010. For more information on Ride Ontario visit the OEF's website
Show Standings:
Niagara Cup Series - points
Dunnville Saddle Club Standings
Drylake Saddle Club results
Port Colborne Saddle Club - English results, Western results
Dunnville Saddle Club: There is
no show this Sunday (4th Sunday of the month), instead the show will
take place on Sunday, August 29th due to a booking conflict at the
Beamsville Fairgrounds. Two
shows remaining after the 29th, September 26th and an exciting new show
- A Jackpot Show on October 3rd - money instead of prizes for this one! Click here
for the combined show class list.
New to facebook:Tom Bishop's 4B Ranch Wild West Show
Thoroughbred Niagara is actively seeking new members and new Board
Members. Thoroughbred Niagara was formed in 2005 to provide a place for
owners and trainers of Thoroughbred race horses to network with others.
In 2010 they have added a whole new dimension to the Association.
TBN/Southern Ontario Thoroughbred Association will be including all
aspects of Thoroughbred ownership to appeal to a broader membership
base. For additional information about joining the group or helping
out, visit their website: www.thoroughbredniagara.com
Parelli Clinic with Fawn Anderson - has been cancelled for this
weekend. Instead lessons with Fawn Anderson will take place on Sunday
only. Contact Windchime Farm for more information - Tricia 905-468-4490
or email ruffian_17@hotmail.com
Wind Rider Challenge Cancelled for September at the
Welland Fair - see details below.
Greenhawk Summer Sale on until Sunday, August 22.
Pleasant Ridge announced Winter Tent Sale at the end of September.
Shows this weekend:
Ancaster Saddle Club
Trillium West
The Horse Show at the Ex continues
PCSC English Show
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Wind
Rider Challenge CANCELLED
Unfortunately
due to a lack of early registrants to meet the criteria of the
sponsors, we have had to cancel the Wind Rider Challenge.
With
only 2 people registered on the early deadline date of August 15th, the
sponsors felt there wasn't enough bang for their buck. We apologize if
you were planning on attending, but didn't register early. For the two
that registered and paid, your money will be refunded.
ENN wishes that circumstances would be different that we could run the
show as planned, however it boils down to the sponsors' participation
to make the show a go. Without sponsors, the entry fees would be too
high for the average person to enter. Again we apologize - maybe
another year.
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Madison - Photo by Rick Shields, Phocal
Point Photography
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It was a huge turnout
for the third in series of five Niagara Cup Shows, this past weekend at
Cedar Ridge Stables on Sixteen Road. The hot and humid weather did not
deter the 150 horses and riders who competed over the course of the two
day show. Cedar Ridge welcomed all "with bells on!"
The Niagara Cup Series is hosted by four stables in the Niagara Region
- Red Ribbon, Camberwell, Cedar Ridge and Sherwood, dedicated to
offering top notch hunter/equitation shows for local
riders.
The fourth show, a combined effort of all four hosting stables, will be
held at Camberwell Stables on Wessel Road on September 18/19. The
series winds up with the Fall Finale to be held at Sherwood Farm on
Oille Street on October 2 & 3.
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Bertie Willoughby Saddle Club Inc ends
the season with a
great show
On Sunday August
15 2010 Bertie Willoughby Saddle Club Inc (BWSC held their last show of
the season.
The day started
out to be a dull and grey day with the sky threatening rain, the
executive had decided in order to keep the show moving they would run
the games classes at the same time as the other classes to keep the
show moving as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, the electrical
timers would not work so it was back to plan b of running in order of
the class list and to run one class at a time.
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A Bit About_________________
Eric
Lamaze to Resume Competition Schedule
from Hunter Jumper News by Jennifer Ward
Aachen, Germany -
Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, plans to resume his
competition schedule later this month. Lamaze underwent surgery on July
20 for a broken bone in his left foot. Lamaze was competing in the
€350,000 Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen on Sunday, July 18, in Aachen,
Germany, when he sustained the
Jump
Canada Hall of Fame Inductees Announced for 2010
from Hunter Jumper News by Jennifer Ward
Toronto, Ontario -
Jump Canada is proud to announce this year's inductees into the Jump
Canada Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala,
presented by BMO Financial Group, will be held on Sunday, November 7,
2010, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON. The Jump Canada Hall of Fame
was created
Latest Rolex Jumper Rankings
August 10, 2010
Rank
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Previous
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Rider
name
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NF
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Points
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1
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3
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STAUT, Kevin
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FRA
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3317
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2
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1
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LAMAZE, Eric
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CAN
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3303
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3
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2
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SCHWIZER, Pius
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SUI
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3293
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4
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5
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BENGTSSON, Rolf-Göran
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SWE
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3079
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5
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4
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EHNING, Marcus
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GER
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3013
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6
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7
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ALEXANDER, Edwina
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AUS
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2794
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7
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9
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BEERBAUM, Ludger
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GER
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2793
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8
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6
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KÜRTEN, Jessica
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IRL
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2780
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9
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12
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WARD, Mclain
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USA
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2694
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10
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10
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KUTSCHER, Marco
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GER
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2595
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Hollywood star
endorses 2010 FEI Awards
Robert
Duvall Canadian Press Rex Features.jpg
Robert
Duvall, The Road film photocall, Toronto International Film Festival,
Toronto, Canada, 13 September 2009 (photo: Canadian Press/Rex Features)
American
actor and director Robert Duvall has given his support to the annual
awards organised by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the
governing body of horse sport. The FEI launched the "Oscars of the
equestrian world" last year to reward outstanding dedication to
horse sport in five categories. Calls for nominations for the 2010
awards opened on July 16.
Hollywood
legend Duvall is best-known for his roles in The Apostle, Apocalypse
Now, The Godfather and Tender Mercies. His performances have
earned him an Academy Award, a BAFTA, two Emmys and four Golden Globe
Awards.
Canadian Olympian Evi Strasser
Successful at two CDIs in Europe
Ottawa, ON - Over the
past two weeks, Canadian Olympian Evi Strasser of Sainte-Adele, QC, has
earned two WEG-qualifying scores with her Oldenburg gelding Quantum
Tyme (by Quattro).
Jaimie Holland, 21, of Caledon, ON, riding
Fleurina, won the Young Rider Freestyle at 2010 North American Junior
and Young Rider Championships.
Photo Credit-Susan J.
Stickle (right)
Canadian
Dressage Riders Win Freestyle Gold and Bronze at the 2010 North
American Junior and Young Riders' Championships
Ottawa, ON-The success
continued for the Canadian dressage riders as they captured one gold
and two bronze medals on the final day of dressage competition at the
2010 North American Junior and Young Rider Championships, held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY July
28 - August 1st, 2010.
The Young Rider Freestyle was
held under lights in the main ring Saturday evening, July 31. Jaimie
Holland, 21, of Caledon, ON, and her 12-year-old Westphalian mare,
Fleurina, won the class with a score of 72.700%,
more than two per cent higher than the silver medalist, American
Jhesika Wells from Region 5/6, who scored 70.550% riding Intrepid.
Canadian Reiners Sweep the Podium at the North
American Junior and Young Rider Championships
"Nancy Pratch of St.
Paul, AB rode Marie Cameron's six-year-old gelding, Rooster Kicker, to
a gold medal finish with a score of 215."
Photo Credit- Wendy Dyer
Ottawa, ON-Canadian Reiners
won individual gold, silver and bronze on July 31 at the 2010 Adequan
FEI North American Junior Young Rider Championships. Presented by
Gotham North, these Championships are being held July 28-August 1 at
the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, also the site of the 2010
Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
At the Individual Final, 20
starters ran pattern 9 and Nancy Pratch of St. Paul, AB rode Marie
Cameron's six-year-old gelding, Rooster Kicker, to a gold medal finish
with a score of 215. Darcy Wilson of Goodwood, ON, won the silver medal
with a score of 213.5 with Miss Cielo Chex, an eight-year old Quarter
Horse mare owned by Tamalyn Wilson. Taking the bronze medal was Vanessa
Strotmann of Salmon Arm, BC riding her seven year old Quarter Horse
gelding, Listos May Day Hobby to a score of 212. Winning all three top
placings at the Championships is certainly an honour for Canada's
reining community, as the quality of riders and horses is always very
high.
Canada's
Ben Asselin Captures Show Jumping's North American Junior Rider
Championship Individual Gold Medal
Lexington, KY -
August 1, 2010 - Ben Asselin of Calgary, Alberta, produced a stunning
victory during today's North American Junior Rider Championship
Individual Final for Show Jumping after leading the competition from
start to finish. Sixteen-year-old Asselin and his top mount Lolita
completed five clear jumping efforts to capture the 2010 Gold Medal.
They entered today's Final with zero faults and then managed to
complete each of today's courses effortlessly, leaving all the rails in
their cups. The Silver Medal was presented to Meg O'Mara and Sinatra
IV, while Jocelyn Neff and Gaja 20 garnered the Bronze Medal.
Canadian Show Jumping Riders Named for North American Junior and Young
Rider Championships
The show jumping athletes that
will represent Canada are:
Jump Canada Announces Co-Chairs for the High
Performance Committee
Ottawa, ON-Jump Canada is
pleased to announce that Terrance 'Torchy' Millar has agreed to remain
in his current role as Chair of the Jump Canada High Performance
Committee for a further two years. Effective immediately, Torchy
Millar and Mark Laskin have been appointed as Co-chef d'equipes of the
Canadian Show Jumping Team.
Import Restrictions Lifted for Horses from
Arizona Entering Canada due to Vesicular Stomatitis
Ottawa, ON-Equine Canada's
Breeds & Industry Division and Health & Welfare Committee would
like to inform all stakeholders that effective immediately the Canadian
Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has lifted their restrictions for horses
from Arizona.
Young Riders division
Rider
Hometown
Horse
Owner
Elizabeth
Bates
Milton,
ON
Marvelous 6
Elizabeth Bates
Billie
Derouet Bromont,
QC
Sweet Dreams
Billie Derouet
Samara
Heinrichs Winnipeg,
MB
Merlin
Samara Heinrichs
Jordan
MacPherson Toronto,
ON
Romanov
Jordan MacPherson
Kyle
Timm
Calgary, AB
Prince Desmond
Kyle Timm
Femke van den Bosch Red
Deer,
AB
Senorita
John Van Den Bosch
Marshall
Whyte
Cochrane,
AB
Quinlan
Marshall Whyte
Junior division
Rider
Hometown
Horse
Owner
Laurence
Addison Lorraine,
QC
C-THE
Laurence Addison
Ben
Asselin
Calgary,
AB
Lolita
Attache Stables
Bretton
Chad
Calgary,
AB
Calle 11
Stone Ridge
Rachel
Schnurr
Waterloo,
ON
Magic
Jumper
Rachel Schnurr
Alexandria
Smith Calgary,
AB
Calira
Blue Valley Farms Ltd
Jasmine
Wiggins Okotoks,
AB
Little
Milton
Jasmine Wiggins
2010 nyac Jamieholland or
whatever
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In the News ________________________
The 5
Horses That Changed History - Exhibit
(Ottawa Citizen)
Equestrian making name for
herself in competition
Monica Grundmann has only lost
one competition since she's started competing with her Morab horse,
Excalibur Legend 'Legend' and that was only because she helped another
competitor. More:
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Off
to the Races with Nick Costa
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Nick
Costa
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Off to the
Races with Nick Costa
Hi
everyone, first things first: I'm happy to hear that our editor Debi is
feeling much better, at least well enough to deliver another quality
edition of ENN, this time without interruption. NOTE: Unforseen
circumstances prevented the August 5th issue from becoming
available, therefore, I've taken some newsworthy items that I had
lined up for that edition and placed them into this issue. We
have alot to catch-up on, so let's go "Off To The
Races".
Set in Stone
with jockey Francine Villienuive winning the Andy Passero Memorial Cup
I've
been asked what is the criteria I use to select the races I review and
show here in this column. Answer: there is no criteria, other than I
try to side with the traditional G1 races. In the summertime when
racing is at its zenith across the States, Canada, as well as Europe,
there are several G1's week after week coming our way and the
traditional G1 races are usually the races that have a major impact in
the different divisions and are used as springboards to the Breeders
Cup World Championship Day. They also showcase our best equine
athletes competing at the highest level of racing which we
all enjoy watching. During other times of the year when G1's are
not as prevalent on a weekly basis, I won't hesitate to highlight a
Grade 2 or Grade 3. Sometimes, there may be an exciting 3 or 4
horse photo finish or a standout performance that must be seen, if so,
then I will make sure that particular race, regardless of the type of
class, makes it on here. So, there is your answer and I hope that
everyone also understands that time and space constraints must be
factored in.
To all the
readers that have e-mailed in regarding stories/people that you
want to see featured in this space, thank you. Keep then coming in, I
will try my best to accommodate them all. Just recently, readers wanted
to know about what's going on with quarter-horse racing at Fort Erie.
Is it going to happen or not? That will be answered in this issue.
Also, in addition to the race recaps/replays and other notes, an
interview with Fort Erie trainer Gary Chudobiak who I caught up
with recently on the backside of Fort Erie. Gary allowed me to chat him
up and was very accommodating. Enjoy! Read more
Gary Chudobiak Profile by Nick Costa
Equine Niagara
News (ENN): What city were you born in?
Gary Chudobiak (GC): Niagara Falls, Ontario.
ENN: What got you started at the racetrack?
GC: My father had horses when I was a young boy and he used to take me here
everyday and I would watch guys like Nick Gonzalez and some of the
older guys train horses and I fell in love with the business.
ENN: At what young age did you start working with the horses?
GC: When I was eleven years old. I began by walking hots for a local
trainer here, Tom Gostlin. He had an outfit named Doncaster Farms.
ENN: When
you started working here at the track, was your long term target to
become a trainer or weren't you looking that far down the road?
GC: No, I wasn't looking that far down the road. I was just looking to own
one first and everything just led to doing some things myself, right up
to being a trainer.
ENN: Besides
Tom Gostlin as you previously mentioned, who were some of the other
horsemen you learned from while coming up through the ranks?
GC: People like Nick Mileni, Stacey Cooper, Wendy Wolff, some very good
horse people in their own regard.
ENN: You've been licensed for just a little over a year, so prior to
obtaining your trainers license, what other jobs on the backstretch did
you perform?
GC: Everything. Mucking stalls, grooming, walking. That's where you
have to start in this business, from the bottom and work your way up or
you won't understand when you do become a trainer what it does involve
in regards to the smaller duties, in additon to the important duties.
ENN: How
many horses are currently in your care?
GC: Approximately ten at any given time, give or take one or two that come
and go.
ENN:
How about telling our racing fans the names so that they may be able to
follow along.
GC: Sure, there is Gabby's Victory, Philly Frenzy, Woman's Bay,
Appealing Top, Joey's Smokin Gun, there's also Kinshasa's Paridis who I
recently claimed and I have two new horses that just joined the barn,
El Gran Brett and Amylee's Angel. NOTE: Gabby's Victory
holds the Fort Erie turf course distance record for a mile and a
sixteenth, winning in 1:48 on June 23rd 2009. Learn more about Gary Chudobiak
Nick's article from the
August 5th issue - the Prince of Wales Stakes and More!
Hi everyone, I'm
back from what Deb described as a "well deserved vacation".
She is too nice. For those of you who responded with your requests on
what stories and people you would enjoy reading about here in this
column, I thank you kindly and keep the requests coming in. I will do
my best to fulfill them all. Now were "Off To The Races". Continue reading
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Stable Reading:
The evolution of show jumping
Jul 22, 2010
7:55 PM - Show original item
The sport of show jumping has
evolved considerably over the years, and nowhere is that evolution more
evident than at Spruce Meadows.
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Choosing Clothes for Horseback Riding
While books
could be written about the proper attire for the show ring most of us
can get away with the basics when schooling or heading down the
trail. Here's some suggestions to keep you safe and comfortable. |
Choosing a Bra for Horseback Riding
"Dyna
Dumore" offers her advice on finding the right bra for horseback
riding. There are lots of choices and it's easy for women to make the
wrong one. Dyna has some suggestions you can use next time you go
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Mantracking - There's Nowhere
To Hide
Now here is something different for you and your horse to do. On
September 18th & 19th the National Service Dogs are holding a
Mantracking event just 20 minutes from Cambridge, ON. It is the
ultimate challenge of instinct, endurance and perseverance - a true
showdown.
The Prey: A team of 2 will traverse 10km of rugged
terrain; including forest, hills and rocks with only one objective -
push your physical and mental abilities to their limits to elude
trackers on horseback and with dogs. Victory will belong to the stealth
team that finishes the fastest without being captured.
The Trackers: A team of man and beast that knows its prey and
has the patience to trap, herd or capture it. Teams of 2 on horseback
or with dogs that know how to stalk a man and make him flee like a
terrified rabbit.
For more information contact Mara Engel, Event Coordinator at
519-623-4188 ext. 20, email mara@nds.on.ca or visit their website: http://www.nsd.on.ca/eventdetails.php?myevent=104
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Health Care: Just the Bare Facts
By Kate Romanenko
Did you know
that???
Horses do not
need shoes, they are already wearing them.
Hooves provide
traction. Hooves provide circulation. The hoof capsule (the
outside surface of the hoof) provides protection from the external
elements. Shock is absorbed through the natural function of the
hoof. The barefoot hoof has a suction cup action on slippery
surfaces. A natural barefoot trim can eliminate cracks, splits,
thrush founder, navicular and many other hoof problems. A well
balanced barefoot trim will give your horses' hooves maximum blood flow
to grow the healthy hooves he needs. Remember all horses can go
barefoot providing they live in their natural environment.
What exactly is
the barefoot trim anyway? Well, a trim is a trim, right? I
guess. If you feel like a haircut is a haircut. Do all
carpenters build alike? Not exactly. Just take the same
tools, put them in different hands, the results will vary.
I would describe
a barefoot trim as a trim that allows a hoof to function
properly. This means the hoof should be free of cracks and
splits. There should be no thrush or bacteria present. The
hoof wall should be fairly smooth and healthy, showing no rings,
bruises or discoloured horn. The horse's heels and bulbs should
be both hitting the ground on first contact. There should be no
contracted heels or toe first landing. A strong, healthy hoof
should allow the horse to walk comfortably on all types of
terrain. These are the characteristics of hooves on a barefoot
trimming program. If this does not describe your horse, you are
definitely in need of a barefoot trimming professional. All
horses can go barefoot, but not all owners can!
Read on to learn more
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