The Rider January 2014

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BILL COLLINS: March 25, 1924 – December 31, 2013 On December 31, 2013, Bill Collins of Sherwood Park, Alberta

passed away peacefully with his family at his side at the age of 89 years. Bill is survived by his wife of 39 years, Pearl Collins, his children: Rus- sell and Billie-Lynn of Vancouver, Philip (Shannon) of Calgary and their children, Liam, Declan, and Baillie; his sister, Martha Christie of Invermere and her children, Paula- Marie, Nat, Phillip, and Carla-Jo; his stepson: Gary Coleman of Sherwood Park and his children, Benjamin and Jessica; his step- granddaughter, Jenna Syme of Brandon, Manitoba and her son Zakary; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Russell and Marie Collins, his brother and his wife, Bob and Louella of Stettler, his brother-in-law, Nat Christie of Invermere, and his stepson, Paul Coleman of Ottawa. A private family service will be held with cremation to follow and a celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Donations in memory of Bill may be made to a charity of one’s choice or to the Calgary Exhibition and Stam- pede Bill Collins Youth Scholarship Fund. To send condolences or to share

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Remembering December 1979/ January 1980

I hope everyone had a great Christmas especially those who

had to survive without heat and hydro. Our cover of the Dec. 1979 & Jan. 1980 issue featured Geoff

Reeves riding Hobbinton Aragon at the Morgan Nationals. Canadians showing Morgans at the Grand National Show in

Oklahoma were winners all round. 138 classes and racing were the order of the show.

Tom Bews of Pekisko, Alberta captured the All Round title at

the CNFR. Bews was the first Canadian to win this award 5 times. An all time high was recorded by the American Quarter Horse

Association with 175,408 transfers registered. The Canadian Quarter Horse Association was pushing for

AQHA registered horses born in Canada to register Canadian. One of the choice reasons were that the horse would be recognized as a Pure Breed in Canada, thus opening European markets.

The Rider had a feature story on Grosse Ile in the St.

Lawrence River. It was used as a place of refuge for emigrants to Canada from the mid 1840’s when diseases such as typhoid and cholera came into Canada via ships from Europe and South Ameri- ca. It closed in 1937. During World War II it was used as a research station for the development of vaccines for biological warfare agents. In 1956, the Grosse Île installations came under control of Agriculture Canada which established its veterinary pathology division there. In 1965, the Department built a quaran- tine station…for animals. Finally, in 1984, Grosse Île was official- ly recognized as a National Historic Site.

The Australian minister of Health announced that Canadian

Horses could be exported to Australia from January 1 to March 31. John Wise Agriculture Minister announced steps were being

taken to resolve Off Track betting. Rodeo had a new sponsor: Sunlight Soap.

The Rasmussens of East Coulee, Alberta, took a 25th

Anniversary trip and arrived at the ranch of Howard Pitzer. They ended up buying Roll On Jack, a 1973 Sorrel Gelding. They then showed him at Quarterama.

The ORA had a splendid weekend of Skiing and partying

with Dion and the Belmont’s at the Holiday Inn in Orillia and all for $28.50 per person. What a weekend. I know because I was there.

Twelve Championship awards were stolen from the Canadian

Rodeo Cowboy Association in November 1979. The locked dis- play at the Holiday Inn in Edmonton was accessed. No one saw what happened.

MY TURN I had the most the rewarding and most disgusting visits to

Horse Rescue Farms. It is unbelievable the way some horse owners have treated their horses. What I saw were horses rescued in the most disgusting condition of health that I have ever seen. I am fully aware that times are tough. But what’s wrong with opening the stall and or paddock and letting these magnificent creatures out to eat grass.

I don’t know how to get to the heart of the problem of

neglect. But I can vouch for those involved in the rescue of horses they and their volunteers are to be commended for a job well done.

If you have an animal in distress please contact your local

SPCA or nearest animal rescue organization. They will gladly take care of your animal if you can’t.

I would also invite those who care about their horses and look

after them to consider taking one of these horses to your farm and care for them. Please make it your News Years Resolution and promise to rescue one. Lets not allow these neglectful horse own- ers to smear our industry any longer. Please report abuse even if you are not be sure. The call is anonymous.

Thanks again for looking down in this corner.

Aidan W. Finn CD Founder of The Rider 1970 President, Orange aPEEL www.orangeapeel.com For canine cancer support www.smilingblueskies.com

School Rodeo communi- ty is saddened with the word of the passing of Rick Adamson whom had lost a battle with can- cer.

nity, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this try- ing time. Arrangements and information will be made available at the

Butcher Family Funeral Home (Erin) website: http://www.butcherfamilyfuneralhome.ca/

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School Rodeo Arena, Rick served as one of our Paramedics at events at TLC Quarter Horses, Erin Fairgrounds and even beyond. He truly became a member of our family, on a first-name basis with a lot of our competitors, parents and personnel. Our events were brighter with his presence; as he was always there to cheer on competitors and share laughs with the crew afterwards. He will certainly be missed by many in our rodeo commu-

of the Hillsburgh Fire Department (Erin-Hills- burgh Firefighters) and recently was bestowed an honour for over 20 years of exemplary service. Around the High

Rick was a member

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