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DECEMBER 2013 THE RIDER /47 OEF brings horse lovers together at the Royal 1 2 3


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Canadian Eventers Jessica Phoenix, Waylon Roberts and Selena O’Hanlon; British Eventer Oliver Townend; Canadian Show Jumpers Beth Underhill, Jay Hayes, Ian Millar, Mac Cone, Angela Covert and Hyde Moffatt; Irish Show Jumpers Conor Swail and Richie Moloney; Canadian Jockeys Skye Chernetz, Sheena Ryan and Brittany Vandenberg; American Show Jumpers Laura Kraut and Brianne Goutal; Bel- gian Show Jumpers Francois Mathy Jr, Jos Ver- looy and Olivier & Nicola Philippaerts; Dutch Show Jumper Harrie Smolders; Canadian Dres- sage riders Eva-Maria Pracht and Ashley Holzer; Australian horse trainer Guy McLean; Canadian trainer/judge Randy Roy and British Show Jumper Nick Skelton. The OEF also welcomed another special


tion than to make the world’s best riders avail- able to meet fellow horse enthusiasts?” asks Dianne Graham, the executive director of the OEF. “Not only was the OEF/RAWF Fan Zone a fun way to interact with these top-level athletes, it’s also a source of inspiration for riders who look up to them.” The autograph signing schedule included


OEF booth in Hall A during autograph signings at the OEF/RAWF Fan Zone, an expansion of last year’s VIP autograph signing corner. Throughout the course of the show, riders from around the world met with eager fans who were given free autograph signing books – a brainchild of the OEF, sponsored by SSG Gloves, to encourage interest in equestrian sport. “What better way to encourage fan participa-


was back at this year’s Royal Agricultural Winter Fair with a new fan zone, mascot, contests and much more. Fans of all ages could be seen lined up at the


The Ontario Equestrian Federation (OEF)


launched social media contests on Facebook and Twitter, with participants winning everything from free memberships and books to t-shirts and hats.


Equestrian Federation, visit www.horse.on.ca. You can also follow the OEF on Facebook at Facebook.com/OEF.Horse or on Twitter at OEF_Horse Captions 1/ Jockeys 2/ Dwayne Job of System Fencing with P’tit Trot


looking forward to making next year even bet- ter,” says Graham. “If you were unable to make it to the Royal, watch for additional member appreciation events coming up.” For more information about the Ontario


“We appreciate our loyal members and we’re


day, Nov. 5 was declared OEF Member Appreci- ation Day at the Royal. Members who presented their membership card received a ballot to enter one of eight draws. Special thanks to Lindsay Day of EQMassage.ca, Equine Edge Massage Therapy, Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals, Tipper- ary Equestrian, Picov’s Horseman Centre and Redscarf Equestrian for their generous draw prize donations. In addition to the generous draw prize donations made by OEF Industry Members, System Fencing provided members who showed their 2013 membership card with five per cent off all purchases, and Struck Apparel, Equestrian Factory Outlet and Pony Up Equestrian also offered members discounts and incentives. Twice daily throughout the fair, the OEF


guest this year. P’tit Trot, the lovable mascot shared between the OEF and Fédération équestre du Québec, could be seen at the booth from time to time posing for photographs with horse lovers of all ages. As a thank you to its loyal members, Tues-


3/ Guy McLean and P’tit Trot 4/ Jessica Phoenix and Waylon Roberts 5/ Mac Cone 6/ Jessica Phoenix 7/ Ashley Holzer


8/ Angela Covert 9/ Ian Millar 10/ Evi Pracht


Hard-Working Horse Enthusiasts Recognized with People Make a Difference Awards


Richmond Hill, ON. – The Ontario Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce the 2013 recipients of the People Make a Difference Awards, which are presented to individuals for their efforts behind the scenes within their breed or discipline association. Congratulations to this year’s recipients:


Brenda McKibbin – American Saddlebred Horse Association of Ontario Paul Rutherford – Arabian Horse Association of Eastern Canada Judith Pineault – CADORA Ontario Associa- tion Inc. Teri Lindsay – Canadian Pony Club - Central Ontario Region Selena O’Hanlon – Canadian Pony Club - St. Lawrence/Ottawa Valley Region Barb Robinson – Canadian Pony Club - West- ern Ontario Region Wayne Allison – Canadian Road Horse Associa- tion Jeffrey Kohler – Central Ontario Pleasure Driv- ing Association


Lee Roche – Ontario Combined Driving Associ- ation Sue Downing – Ontario Competitive Trail Rid- ing Association Sherri Wilson – Ontario Morgan Horse Club Katie Fleming – Ontario Percheron Horse Asso- ciation Janine Domingos – Ontario Quarter Horse Association Carol Ivey – Ontario Reining Horse Association Jean Mclean – Tri-County Carriage Association Pam Dawson – Gaited Horse Group of Ontario Sally Jorgensen – Eastern Ontario Pleasure Driving Society “The individuals who work behind the scenes in our various member associations are the glue that holds these organizations together,” says Allan Ehrlick, president of the Ontario Equestrian Fed- eration. “The People Make a Difference Awards are our way of recognizing their hard work to ensure it doesn’t go unnoticed.” Award recipients are nominated by OEF member associations, which will present the awards at their year-end banquets.


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