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ON. was the recipient of the Cassie Bonnar Award, which is presented to a junior member of the OEF who has made an out-


fville, ON. was the recipient of the OEF Coach of the Year award, which is presented to the Equine Canada certified active coach whose dedication and skill has touched both human and equine athletes. Maloney is hailed by her clients as being a knowledgeable coach who is known for her positive attitude, unwavering focus on safety and her commitment to instilling in others the knowledge and com- passion needed to properly care for their equine partners. Always putting the mental and physical health and well being of horse and rider first, Maloney challenges her students to be their best, but never pushes them beyond their limits. The result is confident students who are inspired and motivated to succeed. Holly Cathers of King,


Richmond Hill, ON. – The Ontario Equestrian Federation would like to congratulate the 2013 OEF Award recipients who were recognized for their outstanding contribution to equestrian sport at a ceremony in their honour during the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Meagan Maloney of Stouf-


ON. was the recipient of the Yvonne Collard Award, which is presented to an adult member


tor, Cathers has worked hard over the years to improve her riding skills. To pursue her pas- sion, Cathers has worked every summer doing a myriad of jobs ranging from weeding gardens, mucking stalls, bringing in hay, babysitting, cutting grass, pick- ing vegetables and working as a cashier. Known as a social but- terfly who loves spending time with her horse show friends, Cathers is also a fierce competi- tor. She qualified for the CET Mini Medal finals this year and also qualified for the Junior Medal and Jump Canada Medal finals for the past two years. But win or lose, she enjoys her sport, loves her horse and sup- ports her competitors. Tonya Cummins of Roslin,


standing contribution of time and effort to Ontario equestrian sport, recreation, industry and/or equine welfare. The award is in memory of Cassie Bonnar who, despite a coura- geous battle with cancer to which she succumbed at a young age, exemplified the qualities of a great young humanitarian by always being willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. According to her nomina-


1/ Hop Hill Stables was the recipi- ent of the OEF/Just Add Horses Environmental Award. OEF presi- dent Allan Ehrlick (second from left) and BFL vice-president Sara Runnalls (fourth from left) present the award to Franny Jewett, Brenda Gallie, Kate Lane-Braithwaite, Kyle Braithwaite and their daugh- ter, Aurora. 2/ Meagan Maloney with the Coach of the Year Award. 3/ present Horse Sport publisher Jennifer Anstey and director of sales Dianne Denby with the OEF Media of the Year Award. 4/ Stefan Morel with the OEF Media of the Year Award. 5/ Holly Cathers with the Cassie Bonnar Award. 6/ Tonya Cummins with the Yvonne Collard Award.


OEF president Allan Ehrlick and BFL vice-president Sara Runnalls presented the awards.


ON. was the recipient of the OEF Sponsor of the Year Award, which is presented to an individual or corporation mak- ing a very special sponsorship gift to support equestrian activi- ty. To be considered, the gift must make possible some form of equestrian activity which oth- erwise might not take place. Always putting others before herself, Rice offers therapeutic riding lessons to children and adults with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. She gives


of the OEF who has made an outstanding contribution of time and effort to Ontario equestrian sport, recreation, industry and/or equine welfare. Cummins has devoted her life to sharing her passion for horses with others. Her nominator praises Cummins for always being ready to lend a hand – whether it’s teaching children about the finer points of horsemanship, helping a rider at a horse show, or trou- bleshooting a training problem. Beverly Rice of Barrie,


made a short documentary on the topic of euthanasia. Not only did this documentary show a humane and touching side of euthanasia, it also inspired an outpouring of stories from peo- ple sharing their own personal experiences. Many expressed a deep gratitude for their subse- quent ability to find closure with the loss of their animals. He is currently working on a docu- mentary that explores the unseen relationship between horse and rider.


and Horse Sport Magazine of Aurora, ON. were co-recipients of the OEF Media of the Year Award. This award is presented to the media outlet that provides the best piece (print or electron- ic) about an equestrian activity in the period from Sept. 1 of the previous year to Aug. 31 of the current year. In the fall of 2012, Morel


her time, money and services so that others can experience the healing power of horses. Stefan Morel of Toronto


Review” secured the award for the magazine. Providing com- plete coverage of the iconic Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, it showcased the best horses and riders that converged at Cana- da’s traditional show season finale.


Jewett of Hop Hill Stables in Uxbridge, ON. were the recipi- ents of the OEF/Just Add Hors- es Environmental Award, which is presented to an OEF Horse Facilities member who demon- strates and promotes environ- mentally friendly practices towards conserving the environ- ment at their facility. The walls of this unique barn are con- structed using straw bales and all of the material used to build the barn, tack room, apartment, arena and detached hay barn have been reclaimed. The wood in the barn came from the Joseph Seagram distillery in Waterloo, the steel beams in the arena are from the GM build-


Brenda Gallie and Michael Horse Sport’s “Royal


2013 OEF Award recipients and want to thank them for their contributions to Ontario’s equine community,” says Dianne Graham, executive director of the Ontario Equestri- an Federation. “Each one of these individuals has devoted countless hours to the sport and their hard work has not gone unnoticed. We hope they will inspire others to be the best that they can be.”


Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame launches online gift shop with items honouring Northern Dancer and Somebeachsomewhere


Northern Dancer” 2014 Commemorative Calen- dar


Now on Sale “Celebrating 50 Years of


calendar produced by the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame features 12 black and white and colour photos of Northern Dancer by Michael Burns, Marshall Hawkins, Churchill Downs, and Tony Leonard, including several rarely published images. It also highlights biographical informa- tion, and important dates throughout Northern Dancer’s life. The cover features a head study of


world by storm to become the first Canadian born horse to win the Kentucky Derby. 50 years later his legacy continues to resonate as his progeny carry the Northern Dancer name in their pedigree and his championship speed to racing around the world. This beautiful, 8 ½ x 11 inch limited edition


In 1964 a small bay colt took the racing


http://horseracinghalloffame.com/online-gift- shop/


day season by giving gifts that honour the very best in the sport, Northern Dancer and Some- beachsomewhere. Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is offering signed, limited edition prints of the


Celebrate Canadian Horse Racing this holi-


orders ($34.00 CDN each for US orders and $38.00 CDN each for International orders. All prices include shipping). This calendar is the perfect choice for the horse racing fan on your holiday gift list! Calendars can be ordered online at:


Northern Dancer by Canadian equine artist, Deb- bie Goldring which was commissioned by the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame to mark the 50th Anniversary of Northern Dancer’s birth. Priced at $30.00 CDN each for Canadian


an Horse Racing Hall of Fame member Some- beachsomewhere is featured in a signed, limited edition print commissioned by the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame and created by Cana- dian equine artist Linda Shantz. Only 50, 24” x 30” colour prints were produced to honour the great pacer’s induction into the Hall of Fame in 2010. This beautiful print is a true collector’s


Northern Dancer head study featured on the cover on the calendar, commissioned by the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame and created by Canadian equine artist Debbie Goldring with inspiration from a selection of Tony Leonard photographs. Only 50 prints were produced, these unframed, colour prints measure 24” x 30” and can be purchased for $250.00 CDN each including shipping from the Hall of Fame’s online Gift Shop. For the Harness Racing enthusiast, Canadi-


ings in Oshawa that were taken down and the large windows in the arena are from a terminal that was renovated at Toronto Pearson International Airport. In addition to the skylight in the middle of the hexagonal barn, which minimizes the need for lights, Hop Hill also reduces its environmental “hoof print” in other ways, including turning manure into fertilizer and using only environmentally friendly detergents and cleaners around the farm. “We are inspired by our


piece and is priced at $250.00 CDN (unframed) including shipping. http://horseracinghallof- fame.com/online-gift-shop/


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