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Lauren Barwick Awarded the Inaugural Equine Canada’s President’s award
Ottawa, Ontario— Equine Canada has named Lauren Barwick of Aldergrove, BC, as the inaugural recipient of the Equine Canada President’s award.
As an individual gold and indi- vidual silver medalist at the 2008 Par- alympic Games, Barwick is not only Canada’s most successful para-eques- trian athlete in history, but is also a powerful ambassador for equestrian sport.
she was also selected as a Canadian torchbearer for the 2010 Olympic Games.
A two-time Paralympian, Bar- wick was named as the 2004 Equine Canada Equestrian of the Year based on her outstanding accomplishments at the 2004 Paralympic Games and was appointed Equine Canada’s offi- cial Spokesperson for Horse Week 2009. In recognition of Barwick’s recent international accomplishments,
the benefit of our country.
In addition to her competitive success, Barwick has been a leader and a role model within the equestrian community—assisting younger ath- letes with their competitive pursuits, sharing her experiences, and offering a unique athlete perspective. Barwick is the pinnacle of a team player, who has consistently helped fellow Canadian competitors achieve their own excellence, and has even offered the use of her horses to fellow Canadian team members for
An extraordinary horsewomen, Barwick is known internationally for her training partnerships and her skill in riding horses of all levels to their highest abilities. Lauren has also been a key volunteer spokesperson for Equine Canada/Para-Equestrian Canada, graciously representing the organization at various functions, sponsor events, clinics, and work- shops as a competitor, trainer or men- tor. She has contributed greatly to the early organization of Para-Equestrian Canada and was a member of the interim Board that brought Para-
Equestrian into Equine Canada as a recognized discipline.
As a world leader who has reached the highest pinnacle of suc- cess in her sport, Equine Canada awarded Barwick with the 2009 Equine Canada President’s Award at the Equine Canada Annual Awards Gala on Saturday, February 6, in Ottawa, ON.
About Equine Canada
For more information about Equine Canada, please visit
www.equinecanada.ca.
As a world leader who has reached the highest pinnacle of success in her sport, Equine Canada awarded Barwick with the 2009 Equine Canada President’s Award at the Equine Canada Annual Awards Gala on Saturday, February 6, in Montreal, QC. Photo Credit— © Michelle C. Dunn /
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Alliston & District Humane Society Rescues 32 Horses
Cruelty officers from the Alliston & District Humane Society (ADHS) have been monitoring a herd of Tennessee Walking Horses in Adjala-Tosorontio for the past three years. The condition of the herd has been deteriorating. Things came to a head when the owners were not able to provide the basic necessities and comply with orders written under the OSPCA act.
On the recommendation of a veterinari- an, the herd of 32 horses was seized by the ADHS Friday, February 19, with assistance from OSPCA officers from Newmarket, Orangeville and Barrie branches.
Under the OSPCA act, officers can remove animals when distress cannot be relieved at the present location.
The herd was relocated where they will be monitored and cared for.
Jerry Higgins, cruelty officer for ADHS stated that although this is a costly venture for the ADHS it had to be done to save the horses.
Court cases can be quite a lengthy pro- cess, as with the Forbes case involving the dead cattle on the 7th line of New Tecum- seth which is still before the courts. Feeding and caring for 32 horses will be a serious financial burden for the ADHS and comes at a difficult time as in April the building of the long awaited animal shelter commences.
Financial donations to help the horses may be mailed to: the Alliston & District Humane Society, Box 378, Beeton, Ontario L0G 1A0 or online at
www.allistonhu-
mane.com. Charitable donation receipts can be issued on amounts of $10 or more. The out pouring of generosity from the horse community has been incredible. Dona- tions of hay and other supplies have been steadily coming in. Volunteers with horse experience as well as others from the profes- sional horse world have stepped forward to provide care for the horses. The feeding pro- gram and health needs are being overseen by a veterinarian. Shortly, farriers will be start- ing to work on the hooves of the horses, some with cracks all the way up to the coro- net band.
If you are interested in offering any assistance please call 705-458-9038 and leave a message in the adoption mailbox.
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