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SEPTEMBER 2012 THE RIDER /7


Canada’s Largest Pet Show Takes A Giant Leap Forward For The 2013 Event


Long considered the harbinger of spring for pet lovers, the 20th annual ALL ABOUT PETS SHOW, held March 29-31 2013 at the International Centre, will include a spectacular new equestrian showcase with a dedi- cated exhibition hall, renowned speakers and clinicians, a demo ring with spectator seating and aisle upon aisle of equine products and services.


“The natural synergy between pet owners and horse owners is an undeniable fit for this show given its prime location in the heart of the GTA, with immediate adjacency to the highly populated horse commu- nities of the GTA rim,” says Alan Barnes, president of Zodiac Events which purchased the All About Pets Show just weeks before the 2012 event. “There is tremen- dous cross-over of products and ser- vices between the horse and pet industries, and horse people, by their very nature, are avid multi-pet owners.”


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Josh Lyons, renowned train- er/clinician will be centre stage all three days of Ontario’s Mane Event at the 2013 All About Pets Show.


Lynn Palm, considered a pioneer among women in the equine industry, brings her proven track record as a trainer, showman, exhibitor and entertainer to Ontario’s Mane Event at the 2013 All About Pets Show.


and social media campaign, will support the inaugural Ontario’s Mane Event equine showcase at the 20th anniversary of Canada’s largest pet show.


“Ontario is the 4th largest equine industry in North America”, says Barnes, borrowing from recent Ontario Equestrian Federation stats. “This war- rants a dedicated spring event which caters to horse owners, riders, and the grassroots development of the sport within the 5.5 mil- lion population of the GTA”. An unprecedented advertising campaign reach- ing over 11 million con- sumers, backed by an aggressive horse industry


a show within a show, “Ontario’s Mane Event” equestrian showcase will feature industry leaders and renowned clinicians provid- ing tips on wellness, condi- tioning and fitness, training methods, nutrition advice and more.


For more information visit www.allaboutpetsshow.com/visitors/ontarios-mane-event For exhibitor information call 1-877-340-7387 or dlatina@zodi- acevents.com


Obituary: John Bosomworth


BOSOMWORTH, John L. Of Normanby Township, passed away at home after a valiant struggle with cancer on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at the age of 72 years. He will be loved and missed forever by his wife of 48 years Eunice (Holliday) Bosomworth. He was the proud father of Karen Lair of St. Jacobs, Richard (Donna) Bosomworth of Alberta, Jason (Fern) Bosomworth of Kanata, Mark (Melissa) Bosomworth of Enniskillen. Proud grandpa of nine grandchildren. Brother of Douglas, Donald and Robert Jr. At John’s request, rather than sending flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank would be appre- ciated. Online condolences may be made at www.englandfuneral- home.com


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