FEBRUARY 2013 THE RIDER /11 Ready to Rodeo at the Ontario Finals Rodeo: Ancaster in March
See the top contenders of the sport in Ontario rope, ride and run over three rounds of gruelling rodeo competition in efforts to win Finale and Provincial awards and prizes at the Ontario Finals Rodeo (OFR). This cavalcade of western horse sport is scheduled for March 22nd through 24th, at Ancaster Fairgrounds in Jerseyville, Ontario. Presented by the Ontario Rodeo Association, this year’s OFR is being exclusively organized by Cowboys for fans of Cowboys, with many great
opportunities for fans to take part in a unique OFR Experience.
The action is staged for: Friday, March 22, 2013 - 7pm, Saturday, March 23, 2013 - 7pm, Sunday, March 24, 2013 - 1pm with a Meet the Cowboys and FREE Saturday Night After Party with “The Reklaws”. The Reklaws have crashed onto the music scene in 2012 and bring to the stage on of the most enthusiastic and dynamic brother-sister acts in Canada. Covering country’s
It’s AL-MOST ALL-EQUINE!
The excitement continues to build for All Equine: Ontario’s Pre- mier Equine Show at the Western Fair District Agriplex, in London, Ontario, Canada. From March 15th through 17th, 2013, horse enthu- siasts, casual riders, trainers, competitors and more will enjoy three days of clinics, seminars, shows, competition and shopping, inside the expansive, 3-venue 160,000 square foot Agriplex.
All Equine is a cel- ebration of just that: all disciplines and breeds, through the different components throughout; and promises to be both entertaining and informative.
Some of the Key Clinicians include:
Doug Mills, Kamploops, BC – a Three-Time Trainers of the North Challenge Champion: with a roster of clinics at All Equine spanning from Colt Start- ing through Working on Cattle Kim Kirkton “The Queen of Speed”, London, ON – a long- time Nation’s Cup Equestrian Team Member and former Spruce Meadows Speed Compe- tition Champion: with a roster of clinics at All Equine focusing on the Hunter-Jumper Discipline Mike Pownall, DVM, Mof- fat, Ontario – President of McKee-Pownall Equine Ser- vices, with 4 Equine and 1 Com- panion Animal Practices in the GTA: with a roster of clinics at All Equine on laminitis, hoof disorders and pre-purchase examination
Plus Dr. Bob Wright, DVM, Dr. Peter W. Physick- Sheard, DVM, Dr. Katie Crossan, DVM, Dr. Jeff Thoma- son, DVM, Jack de Wit and Tracey Mitchell B.A. R.E.M.T. … that’s 5 Doctors and multiple experts speaking on horse care, health and welfare!
Recently Added:
• Russ Krachun “Kozak” Horse- manship - Russ Krachun was born and raised in the beautiful historic city of Odessa, Ukraine ;
a sea port on the Black Sea. He was introduced at a young age to the horse by his uncle who was a horseman and forest ranger in the Ukraine.
• Shane Adams - Host of Full Metal Jousting as seen on Histo- ry
• Lindsay Hayes Horsemanship Harvey Stevens - Proclaimed Professional Reigning Horse Trainer
engaging and informative show intertwined with pyrotechnics, lasers, exciting music and assort- ed elements, providing a show that horse enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy.
lution of the Horse” Saturday March 16th, 2013 at 7pm and Sun- day March 17th at 3pm as part of All Equine: Ontario’ Pre- mier Equine Show. A fully produced spec- tacle that celebrates the life of the Horse and Horse Sport, the “Evolution of the Horse” will share a tale of Horses from the dawn of time through present day, featuring Jousting, Fox Hunting, Show Jumping, Harness Racing, Rodeo and Ranch Work, Heavy Horses, Reining, Dressage and more… all in an entertaining,
favourite songs and duelling out some originals of their own, these ABMG RECORDS artists are turning heads and keeping crowds tapping their toes and clapping their hands.
Newly acquired partner Montana’s Cook- house will host a launch party March 9th from 4:30 until 8:00 two weeks prior, proceeding the ORA’s visit to McMaster Children’s Hospital the same day. OFR Fans during the OFR will also be able to enjoy a special “Rodeo Menu” from Montana’s Cookhouse on-site at the Rodeo Finals, and throughout the weekend invited to enjoy free Antojito’s at Montana’s Ancaster. Another exciting partner, Coors Light Brewing Company will ensure OFR Fans have access to “A Cold One” throughout the engag- ing performances.
The Host Motel of the OFR is the Super 8 Motel Mount Hope. Competitors and fans have the opportunity to save on their stay “where the cowboys stay when they’re out to play” by call- ing (905) 679-3355 and mentioning the Ontario Finals Rodeo to take advantage of the exclusive OFR Competitor and Fan Discounted Rate.
The OFR also features 4-time Mick Flick “Cowboy Most Representative of the Sport of Rodeo” award-winning announcer Joe Scully, ProRodeo MC as host, synonymous for up-to- the-second statistic analysis and story-line developing to provide an enhanced finals expe- rience for new and existing rodeo fans. Side- kick throughout will be rodeo clown Scotty “Too Hotty” Zehr, a former farm kid that deliv- ers side-splitting humour that’s family friendly and refreshing.
odeo.com for: Adult - $15.00 (Advance Rate, save $2.00!); Youth (6-12) - $10.00 (Advance Rate, save $2.00!); while children 5 and under are free.
Full listings of competitors, personnel and associated events and discounts available at
www.ORArodeo.com
The first weekend of Spring brings a week- end of fun and family entertainment, as the ORA crowns their new Provincial Champions at the Ontario Finals Rodeo: Ancaster. Saddle up, it’s almost time to ride!
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Plus… chiropractic clinics, equine massage clinics, farrier and hoof health clinics, clinics on nutrition and supplements, pasture management, animal communication, saddle fitting, farm safety, stabling, equipment and fencing, and much, much more.
All Equine: Ontario’s Pre- mier Equine Show at Western Fair District runs Friday March 15th, 2013 from 12p-9p, Satur- day March 16th from 10a-7p and Sunday March 17 from 10a-5p and will be the show to attend this Spring for an all-encompass- ing, multi-discipline, all-breed and all-level experience. Learn, Enjoy and Be Entertained at Western Fair District at All Equine!
The “Show” component is also a major focus of All Equine: Ontario’s Premier Equine Show, in addition to the expansive shopping area and non-stop informative clinics. All Equine will feature fashion shows, clinic components produced for audi- tors, plus the Junior Rodeo Showdown and “The Evolution of the Horse” Equine Gala. Junior Rodeo Competitors will take part in event-discipline clinics prior to All Equine, and take centre stage to showcase their new or improved skills in the Junior Rodeo Competition Friday March 15th, 2013 at 7pm. Western Fair District is very excited to present The Equine Gala featuring the “Evo-
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General Admission Tickets are available for $12.00 ($10.00 in Advance on westernfairdis-
trict.com) for Adults, while Chil- dren 10 and under are free, while “Evolution of the Horse” tickets are $15.00 for Adults and $5.00 for Children… or take advantage of the Combo Ticket for “Evolu- tion of the Horse” Gala and Tradeshow Package for just $20.00 for Adults and save up to $10.00!
More information and Advance Tickets for All Equine: Ontario’s Premier Equine Show available at www.Western-
FairDistrict.com or by calling 800.619.4629.
All encompassing with dis- cipline diversity… #AllEquine
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