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www.ontra.ca ONTARIO THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION
President:
Vice President: Treasurer: Secretary:
Kirsten Smith Megan Watson Virginia Pohler Pat DiMambro
Directors:
Janine Langley, Kate Day, Maryanne Kjemtrup
ManeLine Editor: Kate Day therapeutic riding... horses helping people ManeLine Life Saving Mikey’s Now At A Windreach Farm
The Mikey Network recently donat- ed four MIKEY defibrillators to Win- dReach Farm in Ashburn, Ontario. WindReach Farm, www.win-
dreachfarm.org , provides an inclusive, safe and welcoming environment for per- sons of all ages and disabilities by provid- ing opportunities to enjoy experiences in a farm and natural environment. For almost 25 years WindReach Farm has offered unique, one of a kind opportuni- ties for individuals with mental health, intellectual and physical disabilities. The life enhancing benefits of experiencing activities on a fully accessible working farm are rarely available to individuals with special needs. With a long and suc- cessful history of exceptional program delivery, the WindReach Farm team of Staff, Board of Directors and Volunteers work diligently to provide meaningful opportunities, enriching the lives of thou- sands of people with special needs.
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2012 OnTRA MEMBER CENTRES
ASHBURN: The Stables at WindReach Farm - 905-655-5827 BARRIE/ORILLIA: Stonegate Farm - 705-791-4441 BELLEVILLE: Quinte Therapeutic Riding Assn.- 613-395-4472 BRACEBRIDGE: With Care Oke-Cook Family Farm- 705-645-5866 BRAMPTON/CALEDON: Caledon Equestrian School - 905 584-2022 CALEDON EAST: Peace Ranch - 905-584-9156 CARLETON PLACE: Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Program - 613 257-7121 ext. 236 CORNWALL: Brave-Hearts Riding Club - 613-528-1616 GREELY: TROtt - 613-821-1844 GUELPH: Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre - 519-837-0558 HAMILTON: T.E.A.D. - 905-679-8323 KARS: Tranquil Acres. - (613) 489-5294 KITCHENER: CODRP / Pride Stables - 519-653-4686 LONDON: SARI Therapeutic Riding - 519-666-1123 MILTON: Windrush Stable Therapeutic Riding Centre - 905-854-6008 ORANGEVILLE: EQUUS 3D - 519-940-0048 OWEN SOUND: G.R.A.C.E. - 519-372-2721 PETERBOROUGH: PARD Therapeutic Riding - 705 742-6441 PETROLIA: Tomlynn Acres Reg. Quarter Horses - 519-882-0958 PORT BURWELL: Jabez Therapy Ranch - 519-874-1168 PORT ELGIN: P.R.A.N.C.E. - 519-832-2522 SCHOMBERG: King’s Ransom Equestrian - 416-995-3842 SHELBURNE: Traditions Farm Therapeutic Riding Centre - 519-925-1866 ST. CATHARINES: Horse Alternative Therapeutic Services - 905-704-9820 SAULT STE. MARIE: Therapeutic Ride Algoma - 705 945-8546 THUNDER BAY: Thunder Bay Therapeutic Riding Assoc.- 807-472-5650 TORONTO: C.A.R.D. - 416-667-8600 TORONTO: Saddle Up For Success - 416-932-1919 TOTTENHAM: Awesome Acres Therapeutic Riding Centre - (905) 936-1197 VAL RITA: Northern Lights Therapeutic Riding Assoc. - 705-335-2441 WHITBY: Durham Therapeutic Riding Assoc. - 905-668-6680 WINDSOR: Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Assoc. - 519-969-1261
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DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that OnTRA is not responsible for the accreditation, actions or activities at any OnTRA Member Centre. OnTRA has no legal or structural authority over any Member Centre as each Centre is autonomous. Be aware that horseback riding can be a dangerous sport therefore you should verify the safety procedures & the certification of the instructors at the therapeutic riding facility of your choice.
Above Left: Four MIKEY defibrilla- tors are now on-site at WindReach Farms following a special presenta- tion, July 11, 2012. Durham Region- al Chair and CEO Roger Anderson takes a takes a training lesson in applying a MIKEY defibrillator under the watchful eyes of (r-l) Kim- berly Wilkinson, Clinical Coordina- tor, Central East Prehospital Care Program, Lakeridge Health; Whitby Mayor, Pat Perkins and Heathwood Homes President and Mikey Net- work Chairman, Hugh Heron. Photo: Nicola Betts
Above Right: WindReach Farm received four MIKEY defibrillators from The Mikey Network at a News
Conference July 11, 2012. The pre- sentation was made by (l-r) Heath- wood Homes President and Mikey Network Chairman Hugh Heron and Executive Director Morty Henkle with Whitby Mayor Pat Perkins and Durham Regional Chair and CEO Roger Anderson participating in the ceremony.
Photo: Nicola Betts
MIKEY defibrillators have saved 14 lives since the inception on The Mikey Network in 2003. When administered to a victim within criti- cal minutes of suffering sudden car- diac arrest, MIKEYs can increase the chance of survival up to 75 per cent. The Mikey Network has been
working to create public awareness and provide education about heart healthy lifestyles. To date, over 1,300 MIKEYs have been placed across Canada. The Mikey Network was named for Mike Salem, a valued partner at Heathwood Homes and The Heron Group who experienced sudden cardiac arrest and died on a golf course in 2002.
With MIKEYs now at Win- dReach Farm, emergency care is more accessible to the Farm’s staff, volunteers and visitors.
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www.windreachfarm.org www.mikeynetwork.com
Unveiling of a Canadian Sports Hero
It was a fitting start to the 2012 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tourna- ment. After decades of international- level sport, ten-time Olympian Ian Millar was awarded a portrait in the Canadian Sports Heroes Collection. Painted by Turner Valley artist Gordon Milne, the collection began in 2002. The collection features 15 of Canada’s greatest sports icons, rang- ing from swimmers to boxers, and now includes an equestrian athlete. After 23 years of partnership with Ian Millar, BMO Financial Group Senior Vice President of the prairies division, Robert Hayes, was on hand to unveil the newest portrait. The portrait wasn’t the only thing BMO Financial Group was sponsoring in Millar’s name. In def- erence to Millar’s dedication to ther- apeutic riding for those with mental and physical disabilities, $10,000 was donated to the Canadian Thera- peutic Riding Association on behalf of Millar; $1,000 for each of his Olympic Team appearances. The ath- lete was thrilled, commenting “I’ve seen the good riding can do for a per- son. Riding can heal, and everyone should have the chance to get on a horse.”
The artist, Gordon Milne, was present to unveil the portrait with
From left to right, Robert Hayes, BMO Financial Group Senior Vice President of the Prairies Division, Gordon Milne, Artist and Ian Millar. Photo Credits: Spruce Meadows Media Services.
Millar. When asked about how he created the final piece, he replied “You can sense the kind of person people are when you spend time with them. After spending time with Ian, it was clear to me who he was. He
loves his family, he loves his horses. Ian is a man who strives for excel- lence, and expects excellence from those around him.”
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