Equine Niagara News

ISSN 1923 8177

May 13, 2012 Happy Mother's Day!

In This Issue
From The Editor

Cavalia's Odysseo

From the Horse's Mouth

In the News

Paris Fair

Equine Expo

UCEA Cancer Ride

Rodeo Comng to Welland

In Stride - Out of the Blue

Stable Reading

Dressage Niagara News

Equine Health Care

Off to the Races with Nick Costa

Training Tips with
Tom Shields

FROM THE EDITOR

Can it be - another two weeks have passed already? I believe so since I've spent all day putting this issue together. And what an issue it is. Jamb pack full!

This past week was consumed in fielding phone calls and monitoring news articles regarding Chelse Feddema, the young lady that was killed along with her horse in a horrific accident. Of course, news breaks fast, and just as fast the phone starts ringing. As much as I try to find out information, I am at the mercy of the police investigators as well and often limited to just what I read. I think I need to do something about getting ENN on the recognized media list.

I was overwhelmed with the outpouring of concern and well-wishes for Chelsea's family as the story unfolded. What I was a little disheartened about was the number of people that were quick to blame the driver of the truck for being at fault. Yes, I agree there are many maniacs and non-horse lovers out there that do not want to see horses on the road. And yes, quite often accidents involving horses and vehicles is the fault of the driver. That being said, it was extremely unfair for individuals to blame the driver without knowing the facts. As it turned out, the horse spooked and ran into the road causing the accident and ultimately the death of both the horse and the girl. That driver now has to live with the fact he killed a person and a horse out of no fault of his own. But it will still be very traumatic for him. As much as my heart aches for Chelsea and her family, it also aches for what this man has to live with. So please, in future wait for the full story before blaming - the damage in such a case is bad enough without added grief.

Now that I have that off my chest, on to the magazine. As mentioned we are full, full, full! ENN also had the privilege this week of seeing the Cavalia horses arrive for their Odysseo show that starts on Tuesday - although I sent a photographer as I was unable to go, the photos say it all. Don't forget to follow the link for a preview of Odysseo. There are articles on upcoming events, books to read, equine health news, of course racing news from Nick Costa and this issue we also welcome Tom Shields' first article entitled Your Horse Knows. Be sure to read them all and comment on our facebook page or twitter.

I am really interested to see the Ultimate Rodeo at the NRE in July - looks like a great event for all. Also, one article that did not make it in this edition as it was just too full is the De-Spooking Clinic being offered by the Upper Canada Equestrian Association in July - watch for details of that this week.

Also, yes the Cancer Ride is a go -- it will be much smaller but still the great ride the Short Hills has to offer. Watch the UCEAs website in the next few days for pledge forms and registration.

Oh - and be sure to buy Out of the Blue - a great horse story that all will enjoy. Be sure to check out the two articles on locals Kelly Katrynuk and Drew Barry as well. The local papers have been busy in writing about horse people and their chosen careers it seems. Well appreciated I'm sure.

Well - I think that is about it or this magazine will be published at midnight.

Until Next time...

Debi K.

Trail Riding Clinic Always Popular

The Upper Canada Equestrian Association is pleased to offer again this year its popular trail riding clinic and judged trail ride with presenting clinicians, 3 Amigos Trail Riding Clinic on May 26th and 27th at the Niagara Regional Exhibition Fair Grounds in Welland. click link below to register or find out more.
To register on-line and learn more about the clinic, click here:

Dressage
Niagara
Update

The Niagara Regional Dressage Association is a new, registered non-profit club, whose purpose is to foster and promote the sport of Dressage, by encouraging participation in competitions, clinics and all other activities that increase knowledge in good horsemanship for all ages and levels, Including Para-Dressage.
NRDA is currently seeking - businesses or individuals - to support the club's 2012 activities.
Our Website is under construction
Thank you for your rime,
Amy Secretary/Treasurer NRDA 289-696-2526

Equine Health News
Read about confirmed cases of Vesicular Stomatitis in the U.S., new FEI regulations and new banned drugs on our Equine Health News Page.

The Stage is Set, The Horses Are Ready.
Let the Action Begin

On Thursday May 10th 61 horses arrived in Toronto for Cavalia's newest show, Odysseo. Toronto is the first and only Canadian tour stop of this all-new production that marries the equestrian arts, stage arts and high tech theatrical effects at never-before-seen levels. In Odysseo, 61 horses and 49 artists lead the viewer on a great journey where, together, they discover some of the planet's most unforgettable landscapes. In total, eleven horse breeds are represented including Lusitanos, Spanish Pure Breds, Arabians and Quarter Horses. In one unforgettable scene, the audience watches as 30 horses awake with their riders in the Sahara, and moments later play together freely. The ability to have so many horses on stage at once is made possible by the immense stage (27,000 sq. ft.), the broad foot wings that flank it, and the patience of the equestrian trainers, led by Benjamin Aillaud, Cavalia's Equestrian Choreographer.

ENNs roving photographer was in Toronto on Thursday to capture the beauty of the Cavalia horses as they emerged from the trailer, and later at work and at play in the working ring. To see all the photos from the day's events, visit our web album.

Click the link for a preview of Odysseo. Performances start Tuesday, May 15th and run through June 3rd. For tickets click here.

From The Horse's Mouth

Weekly:
Fox Lair Stables: Games night - every Tuesday, sorting every Friday night
Lil-Bit Ranch - Roping practice Sunday afternoons at 1pm, Wednesday nights and sorting every Friday night.

Monthly:
Upper Canada Equestrian Association Meeting: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Click here for this month's event listings: or see our Calendar of Events

Equine Expo less than a month away

The full schedule is now complete read more about the happenings at the event.

NRE Brings the Ultimate Rodeo to Welland
- July 27th

Find out more:

Stable Reading

Unbridled Passion Leaps to the Top of Book Awards
The Independent Publishers Honor Show Jumping Book
and Author Jeff Papows

Boston MA: (May 2012) - Just like Mclaine Ward and Sapphire, Laura Kraut and Cedric, and the twenty-one other Olympic-level horse and rider teams featured in Unbridled Passion: Show Jumping's Greatest Horses and Riders (Acanthus Publishing, 2011), it was only fitting that the equine book itself merit its own distinct honor. While the Independent Book Publishers (IPPY) Awards is far less loft a circumstance than Grand Prix-level competition, it was a tremendous honor for author Dr. Jeff Papows, the sport of show jumping, and the athlete's themselves, as the book took home the bronze medal in the Sports/Fitness/Recreation Category. Read on:

In The News
This week's edition of In The News features stories on Kelly Katrynuk, Drew Barry and more, . Check it out!

Paris Fair Announces Exciting Entertainment Lineup

More:

Upper Canada Equestrian Association presents the 2012 Annual Nicky Aitken Memorial Trail Ride for Breast Cancer

The Upper Canada Equestrian Association is pleased to finally announce that their Annual Nicky Aitken Trail Ride for Breast Cancer will indeed take place this year on June 3rd. Organizers told ENN the ride will happen, but in a much smaller scale than previous years. read more:

In Stride
It Takes Me Back…

I have just had the pleasure of reading Cheryl Bruder's third book Out of the Blue. An easy and enjoyable read that took me back to working with my horse Maxx - when he was an unruly, untrained, brat - very much like Mousse in Cheryl's story. Just like Cheryl, at the time I knew nothing about training a horse and learned what I could from whoever I could and through trial and error. The biggest part of her book that struck home was her learning to 'speak horse'. Tried and true it worked for her as it did for me.
Out of the Blue's tale of love and tragedy flourishes through the healing power of working with a horse.
Read more:

Off To The Races with Nick Costa

May 13th, 2012 - Hi everyone, another Kentucky Derby has come and gone. For the record, my selection was Creative Cause (5th). Did you have the winner? If the answer is yes, congratulations my friend. Too go along with the thrill of experiencing watching I'LL HAVE ANOTHER get home first, and cashing that winning ticket,comes the bragging rights of being correct in "The Run for the Roses." There is nothing more special than nailing the Derby winner on the first Saturday in May. Enjoy your reign.

You can read my Derby recap on my blog page, which you can access right here on the Equine Niagara home page. Just scroll down, and on the left hand-side of the page look under the header TRIPLE CROWN CHASE. Then click on the title: ANOTHER ONE IN LOUISVILLE.

The Derby champ will face some of his rivals from Louisville, along with several new challengers in the upcoming Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Racecourse on May 19th.

BACK ON TRACK--A FORT ERIE STATE OF MIND:
Opening Day, whether it s on the major league level such as baseball, football or even just your local racetrack, it serves as a symbol of rebirth. The occasion represents freshness and the chance to forget last season. Opening Day is also a state of mind as well, with countless fans known to recognize this special occasion as a good reason to get out of the house and head on out to the venue. And in my case,the venue was Fort Erie Racetrack. This issue is all about Fort Erie - read on:

Your Horse Knows
This world of horses and their training can be a very confusing and frustrating place to journey into. There are so many methodologies and philosophies to choose from ranging from very aggressive to very passive ... is there anyone who really knows what is "right" or what "works". The answer is YES. I would like to suggest that, in fact, your horse knows if a particular training methodology "works" or not. I hope to begin to unpack this thought as I put articles together in the coming weeks and months talking about the details of how we can understand our horses more deeply by understanding the language and behaviour that is already written into their DNA Read more: .

Equine Niagara News
Debi Katsmar, Editor

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