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From
The Editor
Here
it is almost the end of January 2012 already. It doesn't seem like
January with the mild temperatures and the lack of snow. This week is the
first time I have seen any real accumulation of snow living in the heart
of St. Catharines. Enough that it spurred me to trade in my truck and get
something that will actually drive in snow. Living on the farm, I always
had access to the deisel dually 4x4 in bad weather. Now that I'm in town,
the dually's gone and I'm on the road constantly for my marketing business
I wanted something that I wasn't going to get stuck pulling out of my
driveway.
Don't
get me wrong. I loved my little red truck - except in the winter. And
seriously - what do I actually need a truck for now anyway - no horses,
no farm, no trailer to pull. The gas was killing me. I'll miss it though.
So now I'm incognito in a '07 Pontiac Torrent. I can drive in snow
again! And that is the excitement in my life recently! Oh, did I
mention - of course the deal was done through my better half -- he's up
and running again Bill McGee Auto Sales & Credit, operating a used
car lot in Grimsby in conjunction with Small Town Auto.
So back to the magazine -- I was quite pleased to hear from Tara - the
lady thrown from her horse a couple weeks ago. The ENN fans were worried
and all send their best-wishes. Nick Costa wrote his usual great article
for the "Off to the Races" feature . Of course our
regular features are back and with 'horse season' coming to a start for
2012 there is more news to be had. The saddle clubs and equestrian clubs
are in full-swing planning the year. Please pay attention to PCSC - they
are in jeopardy of becoming dormant due to a lack of volunteers for their
board. If you can help, please contact them. Many are planning what they
are bringing to the BWSC Swap Meet in March already. Can-AM has a great
slate of clinicians and the Upper Canada Equestrian Association's (UCEA)
annual spring dance has been scheduled for April 14th.
We've heard as well the UCEA will be holding an information night to
entice more members to join their organization for trail riding and trail
preservation - more in the next magazine on this one. And, we've also
heard the Fort Erie Race Track will be doing a Horse Expo May 24th
weekend at the track. Watch for details on this one as well. So
lots in the works for this year once again.
Don't forget to read the advertorials on SolarLogix and Slow Feed
Netting, visit their websites and give them call.
We had a few more articles lined up, but thought this issue was long
enough - so they'll have to wait for next time. And Janet Henderson - if
you can get back in touch with me regarding the Western Dressage article
I'm working on - I seem to have misplaced your email.... Thanks.
Don't
forget to send us your events for posting on our calendar - and if you
have an interesting story to tell - submit that as well. We welcome
articles from our readers.
Until
next time....
Debi
PS. Don't forget to send in your classifieds - we're sure there are a few
bits and bobs for sale.
PSS.
If you would like to advertise in the Stallion Issue, please contact us
as well.
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ARCHIVES January 8th
Off to the Races with
Nick Costa.
December
November 13, 2011
Meeting Amber Marshall
October 30, 2011
FEI No Blood Rule
October 16, 2011
Holiday Cards
October 2, 2011
Start Snapping
September 26, 2011
Lots of Pink
August 7, 2011
Holy Longshot: Sroka's Win
July 24, 2011
Our Trails: Use Them or Lose Them
July 10, 2011
Brock & Juno back to work for a day .
June 26, 2011
Paso Wins Extreme Cowboy Race at Equine Expo
June 12, 2011
Interview with trainer Mike Cohen
May
29, 2011
Upcoming Cancer Ride
May 15, 2011
An Alaskan Adventure
May 1, 2011
Warm Up Clinic with Scott Carmichael
April 17, 2011
A Celebration of H.A.T.S.
April 3, 2011
UCEA Spring Fling
March 17th, 2011
Good Time Country
March 5, 2011
Competing in Florida
February 17, 2011
Misty
February 3rd, 2011
Photo Contest Winners
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Tara on the Road to Recovery
After Being Thrown from Her Horse & Air Lifted to
Hospital
Because of the
mention in the last issue of Equine Niagara News and all the
well-wishes and concern on our facebook page, Tara Blaszynski (the lady
thrown from the horse), got in touch with ENN to let us know she is
okay and on the road to recovery, however it sounds like it will be a
long one. From ENN and all our readers we wish you all the best, a
speedy recovery and hope you are back in the saddle soon! Below is what
Tara wrote to us.
I am the gal that
as thrown from her horse and airlifted to Hamilton General last
weekend. I am a reader of the Niagara Equine News and now that I
am on my laptop while recuperating I read that you were trying to find
out how I was doing.
I was riding on
Sunday on my horse "Stella". She was "out of
sorts" during the ride which I still have not figured out why.
When thrown from
my horse I landed in the field on my right side / back. I was
wearing a helmet and was not alone. The care I received was
unbelievable - from the girls at the barn calming me down to the
paramedics and the hospital employees. The most terrifying part
of the experience as hen I was told that I was being airlifted to a
trauma hospital - I was terrified that the injuries were going to be
more serious. I was VERY lucky.
I am now
recuperating at home with a broken sacrum, dislocated shoulder and
some serious bruising on the ribs and spine which will take a number of
weeks to heal. My horse ran back to the barn and due to my
injuries - I have not been able to see her yet although the barn where
she is at is taking good care of her.
Anyway - thought
I'd send a note to let you know I am ok.
Thanks for the
concern,
Tara
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Lil-Bit Ranch - Roping practice Wednesday nights, sorting every Friday night.
Port Colborne Saddle Club Banquet - February 4
Port Colborne Saddle Club
is in need of additional executive members this year. The club is in
danger of becoming dormant due to a lack of volunteers for the board of
directors. If you can help please get in touch with the club at your
earliest convenience.
Upper Canada Equestrian Associaton
Monthly Meeting, Wednesday February 8th , 2012 7:30 pm
Bertie Clinton Insurance
Equitation Improves Results Clinic - February 12th
Windhurst Stables www.windhurst.ca for more information.
Bertie Willoughby Saddle Club Swap Meet March 31st
9:30am - 2:30 pm
Wellandport Community Centre Contact Amber Gilbert to book a table.
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IN THE
NEWS________________________________________
You'll really like Woodman
Farm's new horses that now sport a special feature - they can be
posed! More:
HBPA Fronts Money
For Fort Erie Meet
It has been reported that an
agreement between the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association
of Ontario and the Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium will lead to seven
more race dates than originally anticipated at the thoroughbred border
oval in 2012. The horsemen's association will utilize funds earmarked
for added purse structure and operational costs in order to make the
dates a reality. Read more:
Neighbours sue
farmers for offering land to wind turbine development
Sylvia and John
Wiggins put their 48-acre horse farm near Stayner up for sale last
summer for $1.25 million. Then a wind developer sent out notices of its
plans to put up big wind turbines on a neighbouring farm. Read more:
Equine Canada
Works With the CFIA to Control EIA
CANADIAN THOROUGHBRED | JANUARY 12, 2012 | With the
resurgence of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) infected horses in Canada
in 2011, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), in consultation
with Equine Canada's Health and Welfare Committee, is developing a new
protocol for dealing with this disease.
The CFIA is seeking input
from members of the Canadian horse industry in the program's redesign.
Below is a letter, written by Dr. Mary Bell, DVM, chair of Equine
Canada's Health and Welfare Committee, explaining how you can get
involved and help control EIA. Read more:
EHV-1 Confirmed in
Ontario
One horse residing
near Wellington, Ontario, Canada, has been euthanized after testing
positive for the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1),
according to a Jan. 19 veterinary alert from the Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs. More:
Akaash Maharaj Stands Down
as CEO of Equine Canada
It is with sincere regret
that Equine Canada reports that Akaash Maharaj has announced his
decision to stand down from his post as our Chief Executive
Officer. Akaash accepted the position of CEO in 2008, stating that
he would remain in the role for one quadrennial cycle.
"The years have rushed
by faster than I could ever have imagined," said Akaash.
"It has been a time of many joys and friendships, and leaving is
more difficult than I had expected. In a life blessed beyond my
deserts, one of my greatest privileges has been the opportunity to
serve my country and my sport by helping to build Equine Canada into a
national institution worthy of its name. But I feel as strongly
today as I did when I began, that for any institution to progress, it
must periodically rejuvenate itself with new leadership, new
perspectives, and new blood." Read more:
More Than 20 Horses Killed in New Jersey
Barn Fire
By SARAH
MASLIN NIR Jan 21, 2012 12:00 AM - Show original item
The horses died when a
predawn fire engulfed the barn they were stabled in, the New Jersey
State Police said.
Horse back in work after losing more than
half her lower jaw
Jan 20, 2012
9:36 AM - Show original item
Star had most of her lower
jaw removed after a rare ameloblastoma tumour was diagnosed last summer
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The 2012
Can-Am Equine Emporium is set to be an exciting and informative
weekend. It is our challenge and commitment to offer world
class clinics, entertainment, and shopping. Can Am has become
eastern Canada's largest equine shopping venue allowing you to see the
newest horse-related products and learn from many of the experts that
are on hand throughout the 3-day event.
We have
brought in clinicians from all over North America specializing in many
topics that relate to all aspects of the horse. Along with the
shopping and education, Home Hardware will host the first ever
"Horsepower" show. Along with Herb Williams (SuperDogs
creator), this new concept show will feature the different breeds of
the equine world which looks to be a be fun and exciting edition to the
Can-Am.
Read more:
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REACH HURON MANAGEMENT SETS COURSE FOR THE FUTURE
With the first full
calendar year of operations under its belt the REACH Huron Staff and
Board of Directors have looked towards the future and the planned next
stage for the organization. Two themes in particular were focused on
during the recent planning process.
The first theme has to do
with the REACH Huron facilities. The guiding documents and subsequent
approved plans included the completion of all ancillary works in Phase
II. This expansion was significant and included the erection of show
barns, RV sites, outdoor show rings, parking and vendor areas. While
these works are necessary for the ultimate success of the organization,
access to funding has been hindered so the staff and Board have decided
to gradually stage this work over the next several years. As a result
there will be a necessary shift in the size and type of events that we
can attract to Clinton. Plans for the 2012 calendar year include the
completion of a portion of paddock and perimeter fencing, a start on
the additional pasture ring road for participants and vendors parking
and the completion of the footing for the outdoor warm up ring. Read more:
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Off to the Races with Nick Costa
Hi everyone! It
certainly was a bad luck day for those living in Western New York and
Southern Ontario on Friday, January 13th. After a slow beginning out of
the starting gate, a trifecta of horses, Old Man Winter--Wicked
Winds--Cold Temps, made up some ground and in doing so, brought in our
first major event of the winter season. Working together, the trio
dumped, swirled and drifted snow all around while giving a chill to the
air that hadn't been felt in quite some time. This rude wake-up to our
region made travel a nightmare for motorists who crawled, spun and
slid. The usual snow removal equipment: plows, snowblowers, shovels and
salt, all which had remained virtually dormant up to that day, were
suddenly thrust into action in full force. After having enjoyed
unseasonable and sometimes favorable weather since the winter season
officially began last month, residents had to adjust to the changing
conditions with the realization that winter may have finally arrived.
FINDING
THE FUNDS:
There is good news
for Fort Erie horseracing fans. There will be seven more days of
thoroughbred action added to the 2012 meet than originally anticipated.
The recent joint-agreement between the Horsemen's Benevolent and
Protective Association of Ontario, which represents owners and trainers
of thoroughbred horses, and the Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium, will
now see 76 thoroughbred racing dates at Fort Erie Race Track in 2012,
up from the 69 dates track officials had originally anticipated. The
H.B.P.A. initiated an application to the Ontario Racing Commission for
the added purse structure and operational costs to fulfill the added
race dates. The recent pact reverses an announcement from last October,
when Fort Erie Race Track officials, citing "market conditions and
financial constraints", announced the 2012 thoroughbred season
would be shortened by seven dates. Under the previous agreement, the
racing season would have ended on October 16th, 2012. With the
additional racing dates, the upcoming season will conclude on October
30th, 2012. There will also be five dates of quarter-horse racing and
three dates of mixed thoroughbred and quarter-horse competition.
Opening day of
live racing is scheduled to begin Sunday, May 6.Read
more from Nick:
Watch the Woodward replay:
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Equine Niagara News
Debi Katsmar, Editor
905-684-6030
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