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JANUARY 2013 Vol. 43, Issue No. 6 ISSN: 1209-3955 Price $3.95


Time to Register for the 2013 Equine Canada Annual Convention


If you work with horses and horse people, are an active volunteer, coach or athlete, you’ll want to register early for the for the 2013 Equine Canada Annual Conven- tion slated for February 6- 10 in Ottawa, Ontario. To review the full event and meeting line-up in detail for the 2013 Equine Cana- da Annual Convention, please visit www.equinecanada.ca/ecc onvention.


Plan to Attend - A Great Line-up of Keynote Speakers and Plenary Sessions Here are some of the event highlights you won’t


want to miss:


Equine Canada Annual Awards Gala • Breed Sport Canada Awards • Canadian Reining Committee Awards • EC/NCCP Coaching Awards • Endurance Canada Awards • Equine Canada National Awards: - Canadian Breeder of the Year - Canadian-bred Horse of the Year


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One registration fee gives you access to a multi- tude of opportunities, including keynote address- es, plenary sessions and clinics, all tailored to address the unique needs of participants involved in equestrian sport, recreation and industry.


- Lifetime Achievement Clinics • Jumper Judges’ Clinic sion Guest Speakers


- Equestrian of the Year-The George Jacobson Trophy - Horse of the Year-The Hickstead Trophy - Junior Equestrian of the Year-The Gillian Wilson


- Media Award-The Susan Jane Anstey Trophy - Volunteer of the Year


• Hunter, Hunt Seat/Equitation & Hack Judges Clinic • General Stewards’ Clinic


• General Performance Judges’ Clinic • Breed Sport Clinic


• Hunter/Jumper Course Design Clinic • Para-Equestrian Canada General Information Ses-


• Anne Merklinger, CEO, Own the Podium • Deanna Phelan, President, New Brunswick Equestri- an Association


firmed • Other keynote speakers are currently being con-


Annual General Meeting featuring a year-in-review of the people, work and events that support Canada’s equestrian community. On-line registration is now open. Further details will be posted as more speakers are confirmed - please check the event page again soon.


Need to make hotel reservations? Guest room reserva- tion can be made at the Delta Ottawa City Centre by vis- iting www.equinecanada.ca/ecconvention or by calling 1-888-890-3222 and indicating that you are with the Equine Canada group. About Equine Canada


For more information about Equine Canada visit www.equinecanada.ca


OHRIA Applauds Progressive Conservatives Gaming Industry Consultations


The Ontario Horse Racing Indus- try Association is congratulating the Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Party on their commitment to devel- oping an integrated strategy for gam- ing in Ontario that involves a strong horse racing and breeding sector. On December 11th, the Ontario PCs announced their plans to lead consultations on the future of Ontario’s gaming industry and their intention to include Horse Racing as an integral part of the discussion. The horse racing and breeding industry is in crisis and has suffered repeated blows at the hands of the current government as they push for- ward their plan to end the Slots at Racetracks program by March of 2013.


Ontario’s cancellation of the Slots at Racetracks Program has been dev- astating to the industry, heavily root- ed in the rural economy. With 55,000 jobs at risk, the government needs to take serious measures to develop a plan that is economically and socially viable.


“It is encouraging to see the PCs taking positive steps toward creating an inclusive and integrated gaming industry in Ontario, one that includes Racing. The horse racing and breeding industry is part of the


Ontario Progressive Conserative Party Leader MPP Tim Hudak at a New Years Levee reception at 447 Wing RCAF Association in Mount Hope Ontario. Pictured with Tim Hudak is Jean and Michael Dingwall from Hamilton, Ontario. Photo by Aidan Finn


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very fabric of gaming in this Province, and the government needs to understand its economic and cul- tural value.” Said Sue Leslie, Presi- dent of OHRIA.


The Ontario Horse Racing Indus- try Association is calling on the


provincial government to follow through on their commitment to help develop a sustainable horse racing and breeding industry in Ontario. OHRIA is asking the provincial


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Can-Am Equine Emporium......3 Slots At Racetracks ..................4 Remembering ...........................4 A Horse’s Health......................5 Susan Dahl Column..................6 Saddle Seat Equitation .............7 Go & Play Stables ....................8 Winter Colic .............................9 WHAO News .........................10 Judges Clinic ..........................10 OBRA News...........................11 ORHA News ..........................12 International Finals Rodeo .....13 Ontario Finals Rodeo .............14 Fitness.....................................15 Ram Rodeo Awards ...............15 OTRA News...........................16 All Equine Show ....................17 Mantracker, Sort Of................18 Teen Ranch.............................20 NBHAC News........................21 hoofbeats! (radio +)................21 Ontario’s Mane Event ............22 AQHA World Show...............23 AQHA Handbook...................23 OQHA News ..........................24 EOQHA News........................25


AREA 3 News........................25 QROOI News.........................26 AQHA Levelling....................26 AQHA Fee Increase ...............27 Coriana van Klapscheut .........29 Eric Lamaze............................30 People Make A Difference.....30 Alltech ....................................31 Francois Lamontgne...............31 Canadian Cowgirls .................33 OnTRA News.........................34 Para Equestrian News.............34 Horse Listening ......................35 Frankie Chesler ......................36 Clicker Training .....................37 Meredith Manor......................37 Russ Krachum ........................38 Pet Talk ..................................39 Lynn Palm ..............................39 Lindsay Grice .........................40 Wind Dancer Horse Rescue ...41 Ontario Sport Pony News.......42 Anne Gage Column................57 Classifieds, Directory Ads 46-51 Real Estate..............................52 Draft Equine


Code of Practice ..................54


Material for the February 2013 Issue must be in our office by January 21st, 2012. Copy arriving after that date will be used in the March/April 2013 Issue. Send to P.O. Box 10072, Ancaster, ON L9K 1P2 or call us at (905) 387-1900


email: barry.finn@shaw.ca or barry@therider.com, Visit: www.therider.com


English Rider Section Page 29


Quarter Horse Section Page 23


Professional Development for Coaches featuring National Coaching Certification Program training on les- son plans and yearly training plans


Personal Growth Opportunities featuring communica- tions, planning and goal setting


Canadian Cowgirls


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