42/ FEBRUARY 2014 THE RIDER


Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Calls for 2014 Nominations


the first light cue, it combines with negative reinforcement, giv- ing relief as soon as the horse responds. Used logically (light cue, stronger cue, artificial aid, relief/freedom) it motivates a horse where the ordinary natural aid might not. But used incorrectly… The megaphone: If an artifi-


Equipment used to back up or for- tify a rider’s natural cue (i.e. spurs, whips, martingales). Used correctly…following


Q. I know the main horse show associations, Equine Canada and AQHA have put some rules in place for using draw reins and martingales - do you think riders should need this equipment by the time they get to a show anyway? A. Depends on how and why they’re used – if used as a mega- phone or a girdle, we’re in the trouble zone…let me explain! What are artificial aids?


development of behavioral problems or learned helplessness in ridden horses, and these problems may be exacerbated as the owner attempts to address the problem by increasing the intensity of the aids or the complexity of the tack used to control the horse,” she said. “Horses with ongoing or increasing rid- den behavior problems are at greater


that of the 1,326 horses, 78% were rid- den with artificial aids—such as martin- gales, whips, or flash nosebands—to control their behavior. According to Hockenhull, this could be reason for concern. “Poor riding may lead to the


study in the UK found 91% of leisure riding horses had “behavioral issues”, as reported by their owners. Researcher J Hockenhull PhD said


it all in place, so to speak. But constant use can cause reliance on that support. If a rider uses draw reins to keep a horse’s head in place with constant pressure as a preventative measure, a horse becomes dull and apathetic. Experienced riders have learned to deliver instant relief when the horse does yield to the bit. This is the way we achieve self carriage – the horse discov- ers the boundaries and feels freedom within them. An interesting study: A recent


cial aid is used instead of the natural aid, it’s like using a megaphone instead of your indoor voice. If the hearer doesn’t speak the language you’re amplifying through the megaphone, it’s liable to make her feel trapped and afraid. And with a prey animal, that’s when blow-ups happen. Rearing is a common result when a horse hits the end of a martingale or side rein pressure suddenly. The girdle: “Support-wear” keeps


novices in the timing and intensity of their cues. They know when to say “yes” and when to say “no”. They know the adequate degree of pressure to use to get the desired result. In an inexperi- enced rider’s hands draw reins, martin- gales, etc. are likely to either make the horse dull and apathetic, or trapped and afraid.


risk of changing hands or euthanasia.” Seasoned riders differ from


those behavioral issues are really com- munication issues….


major shows in the United States and Canada.


site www.lgrice.com.


AQHA specialized judge and a Provin- cial Hunter/Jumper judge as well as a certified Equine Canada coach. She and her students have won at


For more information, visit her


Behaviour classes and seminars for provincial equine associations and courses offered by University of Guelph. She teaches clinics on showing, training and judging for horse clubs and private farms. She is an Equine Canada and


shares insights into how horses tick for equine associations, riding clubs and at private farms, creating thinking horse- men of her students by teaching the “hows” and “whys” of riding. Lindsay has taught Equine


Lindsay Grice Bio: Coach, judge, speaker and equine behaviourist, Lind- say Grice has trained hundreds of horses and riders in her 25 years as a profes- sional. “ I love to help riders solve their horse puzzles based on the science of how horses think and learn,” she says. “Is it me or my horse?” Lindsay


Makes me wonder how many of


invites the public to submit nomina- tions for 2014 from both Thoroughbred and Standardbred industries in the fol- lowing seven categories:


Male Horse; Female Horse; Person, Jockey, Driver or Trainer; Builders, included but not limited to Breeders, Owners, and Officials; Communica- tors, those who have told the story of horse racing in Canada including broadcasters, announcers, writers, pho- tographers, etc.; Veteran Horses, whose careers have been completed for 20 years; Veteran People recognizes those whose careers and impact on rac- ing took place a minimum of 20 years ago.


requirements visit http://canadian- horseracinghalloffame.com/?page_id= 115


emailed to: Chair of the Nominating Committee Canadian Horse Racing Hall of


missions be sent as a formal letter con- taining detailed information on the record and merits of each nominee along with the nominator’s contact information. Nomination deadline is 5:00 pm Tuesday, March 4, 2014 and submissions can be mailed, hand delivered,


faxed, or It is asked that nomination sub-


considered by the Nomination Com- mittees of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. Both people and horses are eligible for nomination and in turn election to the CHRHF, regardless of whether they have Canadian connec- tions, but have either raced in Canada or made a significant contribution to the betterment of racing in Canada. To read complete eligibility


All nominations received will be The Canadian Horse Racing Hall


Fame 555 Rexdale Blvd. P.O. Box 156 Toronto, ON M9W 5L2 Email:admin@horseracinghalloffame.c om


an Horse Racing Hall of Fame Inductees will be announced on Tues- day, April 8, 2014.


dardbred Nominations, please contact Kathy Wade Vlaar 905-858-3060 ext. 207 or Darryl Kaplan at 241. For questions regarding Thor-


admin@horseracinghalloffame.com or 416-417-9404 Linda Rainey Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Linda.rainey@horseracinghalloffame.c om 416-417-9404


dian Horse Racing Hall of Fame locat- ed at the West Entrance of Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Ontario. Addi- tional information about the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is available at www.canadianhorseracinghallof- fame


or by contacting


of Fame is a not for profit organization dedicated to honoring and celebrating the achievements of horses and people in the sport of Standardbred and Thor- oughbred racing in Canada. You are invited to visit the Cana-


oughbred Nominations, please contact Tom Cosgrove 416-675-3993 ext. 2113 or Jim Bannon at ext. 2454. The Canadian Horse Racing Hall


For questions regarding Stan- The final list of the 2014 Canadi-


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