Tralee Carriage Auction By Carole Partidge
Tri-County members were out in full force to witness and hopefully buy a little bit of his- tory at the past Tralee auction October 1st, 2011. Hundreds of people attended to buy their next show carriage or something to add to their arsenal of driving equipment. Paul Z Martin Jr. was the auctioneer and he kept it light and informative for every- one that attended. Many of the carriages were sold to private collectors here in Canada, but I am sure allot will be heading south to collectors in the USA or possibly abroad.
It was a bitter sweet day for anyone who has had the privi- lege of knowing Dr. Cormack or has had the pleasure of driving in one of his beautiful carriages. Tralee was the venue for may years for the Carriage Classic and Dr. Cormack’s collection was one of the largest in Ontario, only to be out done by the Pemberton collection which was auctioned off many years ago.
At the end of the day the barn and arena were cleared and most of the carriages found their way home to be enjoyed and appreciated for all the loving care they have received over the years. Thank you to Tralee for keeping them safe and allowing everyone to enjoy them one more time.
The Road Coach – The Old Sport
The Handsome Cab with Frances Uran test driving it for the first time.
Everything from pony to 17 hand horses were for sale. Everyone enjoyed walking the rows of items remembering the past and looking for that special item
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Roof Seat Break
Amazing collection of carriages waiting for their new owners to pick them up and enjoy them.
Canadian Eventer Kim Logue Wins Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience To Train With Chester Weber Through Gift Of The Horse Website Contest
By Chester Weber
Ocala, FL (September 8, 2011) – Canadian rider Kim Logue may just be the biggest fan of Com- bined Driver Chester Weber, a fact she proved when she won a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend two days on Weber’s Live Oak Plantation in Ocala, Florida, training with the legendary com- bined driver. Logue won the contest on the Gift of the Horse website by writing an award winning essay explaining why she is Weber’s biggest fan. In her winning essay she said, “Chester Weber is a champion many times over, but there are other reasons I am his number one fan. He has been the introduction to the sport of Combined Driving, not just for me, but also for countless enthusiasts. I can vividly remember an entrancing demo during the Symphony of the Horse Charity Fundraiser in Gainesville, Florida where he was wearing a headset mic and whipping around the arena describing the sport in general, as well as the specific methods he was using moment by moment, with his team in action, to give a taste of the sport.” Logue went on to write that she admires that fact that Weber believes in cross training his horses and she added that she is his number one fan, “because of the respect and appreciation he has shown for his carefully selected staff team. I am his number one fan because he is known to provide horses to students from time to time, including Canadians! I am his number one fan because he is known to invest in horses being shown in other sports, including by Canadian riders. I am his num- ber one fan because some of the most amazing photographs published of him are taken by his wife.”
Logue said she was impressed to see Weber’s calm composure and patience after many delays due to the heat while waiting his turn for the cones phase at the 2010 World Equestrian Games. “Not to mention the team spirit shown in the way he cheered for his US teammates, ringside smiling and fist in the air!” Logue said, adding that she finds Weber to be approachable, friendly and down to earth.
Logue describes herself as a grass roots even- ter, who grew up on rescue horses and borrowed
A little something for everyone and yes even a horse drawn hearse for your last ride.
Kim Logue, an eventer from Canada, is Chester Weber’s biggest fan and won an essay contest on the Gift of the Horse website for a once-in-a-life- time opportunity to spend two days at Live Oak, training with the legendary combined driver. (Photo courtesy of Ze’ev Gedalof)
ponies, a bond she shares with the iconic driver. Weber is well known for rescuing his horse Jamaica from a slaughterhouse before giving the celebrated horse a second career in which he won countless world championships. “The chance to train with Chester for a weekend means the world to me,” Logue said.
Weber, the United States’ most decorated combined driver, said he was pleased to be taking part in the Gift of the Horse contest. “I love the sport of combined driving and sharing my passion and expertise with others is something I love doing. The great thing about the Gift of the Horse is all the money raised on the website goes directly to the American Youth Horse Council. I certainly look forward to meeting Kim,” Weber said. For more information on Weber and his com- bined driving team, visit their website at
www.chesterweber.com.
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