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 ISSN 1923 8177

August 19, 2010

 

 

From
The Editor

 


 Debi K

    

   

 

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.

 


 
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

  
 

 

 

 

cancer ride

 

 

 

 




 

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

 

Little Wrangler Round Up Only One
of the Events for DLSC

little wrangler

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.





 

 

Local Saddle Club competes at Ontario Saddle Club Youth Team Tournament

trail class
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.

 

abizack stables

 

Great Day at Cedar Ridge Cup Show
 

by Marilyn Lee-Hannah

 

Madison

Madison - Photo by Rick Shields, Phocal Point Photography

 

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
 

 

bwsc

 

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

Previous

Rider name

NF

Points

1

3

STAUT, Kevin

FRA

3317

2

1

LAMAZE, Eric

CAN

3303

3

2

SCHWIZER, Pius

SUI

3293

4

5

BENGTSSON, Rolf-Göran

SWE

3079

5

4

EHNING, Marcus

GER

3013

6

7

ALEXANDER, Edwina

AUS

2794

7

9

BEERBAUM, Ludger

GER

2793

8

6

KÜRTEN, Jessica

IRL

2780

9

12

WARD, Mclain

USA

2694

10

10

KUTSCHER, Marco

GER

2595

 

 

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).

 


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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

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"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

 

 

 

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:

 

Off to the Races with Nick Costa

Nick Costa

Nick Costa

 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". 

 
mette clinic

 

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

Gary Chudobiak 

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

 

Beyond Your Wildest Dreams

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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EQUINE GUELPH OFFERS ONLINE TOOL TO CALCULATE BIOSECURITY RISK

Live and online, Equine Guelph's new and improved Biosecurity Calculator, sponsored by Vétoquinol, is a tool designed for horse owners to generate a report that grades them on their biosecurity management practices on their farms.
 

Disinfectant Facts And Fallacies

 

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 shopping.

 

 

 

Mantracking 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

before and after 

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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Email:  foxlairstables@295.ca  Website www.foxlairstables.com

 

"MANE" Events - view the Calendar of Events for complete details 

 

Note: We believe there is sorting at Lil-Bit Ranch every Friday night as well, but ENN has not heard from them recently to confirm.

 

 

Fri Aug 20  

Greenhawk Summer Sale - Greenhawk

Horse Show @ The Ex - CNE - Ricoh Colliseum 
Tillium West - Twinholm 
 
7:30pm - 10:30pm Team sorting @ Fox Lair

Sat Aug 21  

 Geenhawk Summer Sale - Greenhawk 
  Trillium West - Twinholm 

Horse Show @ The Ex - CNE - Ricoh Colliseum 
  12pm - 5pm Cedar Run - Thornbury Dodge Rodeo Tour Weekend - 318 Clark St., Clarksburg


Sun Aug 22  

 Greenhawk Summer Sale - Greenhawk

  Trillium West - Twinholm 
  »5pm  Cedar Run - Thornbury Dodge Rodeo Tour Weekend - 318 Clark St., Clarksburg 

Horse Show @ The Ex - CNE - Ricoh Colliseum

 Ancaster Saddle Club Show - Ancaster 
 PCSC English Show 
 11am - 5pm UCEA Nicky Aiken Memorial Trail Ride for Breast Cancer - Henry of Pelham Winery

Mon Aug 23  

 Horse Show @ The Ex - CNE - Ricoh Colliseum


Tue Aug 24  

 Horse Show @ The Ex - CNE - Ricoh Colliseum 
  4pm Twilight Tuesdays at Fort Erie Raceway 4pm Post - Fort Erie Raceway 4pm Post 
 
7:30pm - 10pm  Roping Practice @ Fox Lair Stables - Fox Lair Stables


Wed Aug 25  

 CrackerJack Children's Hunter Show - Brightwater Farm, Erin, Ontario

 Horse Show @ The Ex - CNE - Ricoh Colliseum

Thu Aug 26  

Horse Show @ The Ex - CNE - Ricoh Colliseum 
  6pm - 11:30pm Equi-Challenge - Halton Place

Fri Aug 27   

Horse Show @ The Ex - CNE - Ricoh Colliseum

7:30pm - 10:30pm  Team sorting @ Fox Lair

Sat Aug 28  

 Horse Show @ The Ex - CNE - Ricoh Colliseum

 WHAO Point Award Show - Trout Creek 
   OPHC Rekindle Show - tentative - Fletchers Horse World 
  12pm - 5pm  Orillia Shriners Dodge Rodeo Tour - ODAS Park, 4500 Fairgrounds Rd, Orillia

Sun Aug 29  

 WHAO Point Award Show - Trout Creek

 OPHC Rekindle Show - tentative - Fletchers Horse World 
  »5pm  Orillia Shriners Dodge Rodeo Tour - ODAS Park, 4500 Fairgrounds Rd, Orillia 

Dressage Niagara Show - Welland Fair Grounds

Horse Show @ The Ex - CNE - Ricoh Colliseum

DSC & PCSC Western Show - Beamsville Fair Grounds


Tue Aug 31  
4pm - Twilight Tuesdays at Fort Erie Raceway 4pm Post - Fort Erie Raceway 4pm Post 
 
7:30pm Roping Practice @ Fox Lair Stables - Fox Lair Stables

 

 

Next issue: September 2nd, 2010. Deadline for submission to the next magazine is August 30th.

 

Equine Niagara News 

 
Debi Katsmar, Editor

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Equine Niagara News

 

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