MARCH/APRIL 2011 THE RIDER /55


Industry Unites On International Safety Initiative


Equine Guelph + 20 Partners Support Youth Safety Workbook


Equine Guelph, with the support of 20 industry partners from Canada and the United States, is launching a 20-page bilingual interactive workbook titled Danger Detective on the Horse Farm, which teaches equine safety to youth through fun, engaging activities. Horses continue to be the #1 cause of agricultural animal injuries to our youth; 67% of animal-related injuries to kids (19 and under) are caused by horses. In addition, machine run-overs are the #1 cause of fatal injuries to youth on farms (Source: Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting program). The combina- tion of horses and equipment plus kids can add up to a disaster waiting to happen.


The way to keep our children safe is through education, and Equine Guelph has rallied with the industry to present this significant project. Major partners include: Canadian Agricul- tural Safety Association (CASA), Equine Guelph, Kubota Canada, SSG Gloves, Saddle Up SAFELY, System Fencing and Tack, University of Ken- tucky College of Agriculture (The Equine Initiative), University of Ken- tucky HealthCare and Workplace Safety Prevention Services. All equine federations are on-board, including: Alberta Equestrian Federa- tion, Alberta Farm Safety Centre, Equine Association of Yukon, Fédéra- tion équestre du Québec, Horse Coun- cil British Columbia, Island Horse Council, Manitoba Horse Council, New Brunswick Equestrian Federa- tion, Newfoundland Equestrian Asso- ciation, Nova Scotia Equestrian Fed- eration Ontario Equestrian Federation and Saskatchewan Horse Federation. Partners will be distributing 55,000 workbooks to kids aged 10-12 years, available through: EquiMania! (Can-Am and The Royal), federation exhibits at shows and events, industry retail locations, classrooms (in Alber- ta) and federation mailings.


This project was made possible by a significant funding contribution from CASA, a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting health and safety on Canadian farms and ranches. “CASA is pleased to support an initiative within this unique agricultural industry; one that is unit- ing to create a strong partnership to keep its kids safe,” says Marcel Hacault, executive director of CASA. For more information on how to obtain a Danger Detective on the Horse Farm Activity Workbook, please contact your provincial/territo- rial equine federation.


-By Henrietta Coole


Equine Guelph is the horse owners’ and care givers’ Centre at the Univer- sity of Guelph. It is a unique partner- ship dedicated to the health and well- being of horses, supported and over- seen by equine industry groups. Equine Guelph is the epicentre for academia, industry and government – for the good of the equine industry as a whole. For further information, visit www.equineguelph.ca.


Photo Caption: Photo by Gary Brown


Partners of Equine Guelph’s safety initiative “Play Safe. It’s HorseSense!” gather and have some fun model- ing horse hats that bear a safety message for kids. Back row (l – r): Jackie Bellamy, Equine Guelph; John Aird, Workplace Safety Prevention Services; Gayle Ecker, Equine Guelph; Catherine Barker, Ontario Equestrian Fed- eration; Susan Raymond, Equine Guelph; Ed James, SSG Gloves; Brenda Snape, SSG Gloves. Front row (l – r): Henrietta Coole, Equine Guelph; Dwayne Job, System Fencing and Tack; John Gilliland, Kubota Canada; Tam- mie Karsten, Workplace Safety Prevention Services.


FOXHUNTER TACK SHOP We will not Knowingly be Undersold


Toll Free 1-800-668-0304 250 Page Web Site http://www.foxhunter.on.ca


WE NOW HAVE TWO STORES! One located at the Renowned


ROYAL CANADIAN RIDING ACADEMY and one at 4341 Stouffville Road - 6km East of the 404


Saddle fitting available by our Cair Specialist Saddler for BATES, WINTEC and COLLEGIATE CONVERTIBLE Saddles. We can adjust your saddle for balance by raising or lowering the front or back of the saddle or we can adjust the fit of the panels by changing the bottom arc (rocker) to suit your horse. We can come to your horse for a custom fit or we can adjust the saddle using digital pictures of your horse with and without the saddle.


In Store Specials at our Main Store


Clear out of saddles, boots, show shirts, bridles and other items. Over $100,000 in brand name merchandise at prices we are not allowed to advertise.


SADDLE SALE!


On most CROSBY, SANTA CRUZ, PESSOA, LOVATT & RICKETS, KLIMKE DRES- SAGE,ANKY DRESSAGE, HARRY DABBS, and others at 40%to 60% off MSRP. + WE PAY THE TAXES (SO AN EXTRA 13% OFF)


We have reduced our prices on Bates, Collegiate and Wintec saddles


(AND HUNDREDS OF OTHER ITEMS) to reflect the Canadian Dollar.


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