MARCH/APRIL 2013 THE RIDER/ 5 Youth – Keeping Them Involved


Fun, friendship and horses—a potent combination for anyone, especially for a child. The Arabian Horse Association of Eastern Canada understands the importance of youth members and young equine enthusiasts, and hosts many activities throughout the year to keep them active. From meetings to fund-raising to volunteer work to horse shows to competi- tive trail rides to artwork to social networking to having fun, there is something to interest a child of any age!


AHAEC’s annual spring Youth Retreat offers a great opportuni- ty for our young enthusi- asts to learn more about horses from some of the best clinicians. This year Muskoka Trails Riding Academy facility in Kil- worthy will be the loca- tion for the clinics and


seminars on the weekend of April 27th & 28th. With stabling available onsite attendees are encouraged to bring their own horse for horseman- ship, showmanship and grooming, but is not a requisite as there will be horses to borrow or they can participate without a horse. Lindsey Knight, assistant trainer at Trow- bridge’s Ltd. in Conneti- cut, is the clinician for horsemanship and will assist each participant. David Freedman of Freedman Harness and Saddlery will also be on- hand. Additional semi- nars on equine massage, grooming and show preparation are sched- uled with more to be confirmed. Added this year will be age specific activities for children 3 to 6 years old on Satur- day afternoon.


Shows offer a wide variety of classes specif-


Equine Canada Announces 2013 Board of Directors


Ottawa, ON - Equine Canada announced its 2013 Board of Directors at the federation’s Annual Gen- eral Meeting during its national convention.


The 2013 Board slate is comprised of:


Michael Gallagher - President Tony La Giorgia - Secretary of the Board, Director-at-Large


Cheryl Denault - Treasurer Peggy Hambly - Sport Representative Jan Stephens - Sport Representative Al Patterson - Industry representative Dean Leifso - Industry representative Jack de Wit - Recreation representative Tara Gamble - Recreation representative Rosaire Houde - Provinces representative Shirley Brodsky - Provinces representative Kerri McGregor - Director-at-Large Karen Sparks - Director-at-Large


voting) Officer


ically for youth including showmanship, equitation, amateur, walk-trot, lead line, stick horse, over fences, as well as dressage and Sport Horse. AHAEC’s ProAm Show on May 11th at QuarDream in Mt. Forest provides a relaxed environ- ment our youth and ama- teurs appreciate. The week- end of June 1st & 2nd is the Summer Sizzler, a multi- breed show with Arabians, Half-Arabians, Morgans and Saddlebreds, at Western Fair District Agriplex in London. Renowned equine judges and instructors


Cecile Hetzel Dunn and Gayle Lampe will officiate. The AHAEC Fall Festival on September 28th & 29th will again be a multi-breed show at the London facility and will be judged by Karen Homer-Brown. Added to the Arabian, Half-Arabian, Morgan and Saddlebred schedule of classes will be the Ontario Provincial Sad- dleseat Championships. Milestone Stables in Campbellville offers a num- ber of shows for Arabians and Sport Horses, starting with their Spring Show on May 4th & 5th, followed on


June 22nd with the Sport Horse Show and the Region 18 Dressage & Sport Horse Championships on June 23rd.


The Region 18 Last Chance and Eastern Canadi- an Breeders Show will be held July 18th in London with Jeremy Harper adjudi- cating. The Region 18 Championship Show on July 19th & 20th will be judged by Van Jacobsen and concludes this exciting weekend of Arabian horse competition.


The Arabian horse promotion booth in OEF’s


Spirit of the Horse at The Royal offers a chance for our young members to par- ticipate in the ring demon- strations with their horse or as a booth volunteer. AHAEC offers annual scholarships to recognize those youth members who contribute significantly to the association and to their local community while achieving academic success. Youth members con- duct their own meetings to plan their activities and to elect their executive com- mittee. This year their Presi- dent is Claire Linley, Vice-


President is Aysha Tryon and Chelsey Beyer is Secre- tary.


With many diverse opportunities available to become involved and stay active with their Arabian horses, 2013 already looks to be an exciting year for all of AHAEC’s Youth mem- bers 18 and under.


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Submitted by: Jane Whitwell


Corlin Bordeaux - Advisor to the Board (non- Jean-Christophe Gandubert - Chief Executive


“I am very excited about the composition of the Board this year,” said Gallagher. “We have a great group of people from diverse backgrounds and I think it will be a strong team to work with. “I would like to thank retiring Directors David Myers, John Harris and Geri Sweet for their dedi- cation to Equine Canada and for their years of ser- vice to the Board,” added Gallagher.


The new Board took office at the Annual Gener- al Meeting and will govern Equine Canada until the next AGM to be held February 2014.


About Equine Canada


Equine Canada is the leading national sport and equine organization in the country. It fulfills a broad range of governance, advocacy and develop- ment functions, all of which focus, in one way or another, on the horse and draw on the enthusiasm it arouses. As a result of our efforts, Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada and the Féderation Equestre Internationale (FEI) as the national gov- erning body for equestrian sport and recreation in Canada. It is the industry sector leader and as such is recognized and supported by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada. In particular, its leadership in improving both the quality and condition of horses is lauded at home and abroad.


For the first time in the history of Equine Cana- da, the board has a majority of women, either elect- ed by the membership or representing a division of the federation.


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