16/ MARCH/APRIL 2014 THE RIDER Hold your Horses! Ontario’s Mane Event comes to
Toronto’s International Centre this Easter Weekend, April 18 to 20
TORONTO, ON – Feb. 27, 2014 – Easter weekend – April 18 to 20, Ontario’s Mane Event is back, and better than ever. With prominent clinicians, trainers, educators and riders, there’s something for everyone. This fully comprehensive
equestrian event is perfect for all kinds of horse enthusiasts – from novice to expert, and everything in between. This equestrian event is a ‘show within a show’ a feature in the 21st annual All About Pets Show – a top-notch consumer pet show with hun- dreds of vendors, thousands of products, renowned speakers, entertainment and much more. The event boasts viewings, per- formances, and competitions from pets of all kinds, from cats and dogs, fish, birds, reptiles and of course, horses. Ontario’s Mane Event – a
‘show within a show’ is an equestrian showcase with a dedi- cated exhibition hall. Free demonstrations will be hosted in the 60x120 ring with plenty of seating – by leading and world- renowned clinicians, such as: • Josh Lyons: One of the most talented horse trainers and clini- cians in the world. In addition to developing one of the world’s most sought after equine educa- tional program, Lyons appears on TV, and contributes articles
for various horse publications. • Craig Cameron: Hall of Fame Cowboy and 2010 Road to the Horse Champion – deemed “public defender of the horse”. Craig dedicates himself to those who educate their horses by first educating themselves. “The Cowboy’s Clinician,” starts hun- dreds of horses each year, and hosts multiple clinics at his ranche. Clinic topics range from basic to advanced horsemanship, colt starting, ranch and cattle work, problem-solving, reining and trail obstacles. • Maya Markowski: Owner, operator, and head trainer at Equest Dressage is an up and coming rider and trainer operat- ing out of Winterwood Farms in
St.Clements Ontario. Maya and her horse Lumiere will be spend- ing 2014 training, and working towards the goal of representing Canada in dressage competition on home turf at the 2015 Pan American Games. •
Elaine Ward: Founder of
the Western Style Dressage Association of Canada, and owner and operator of Kirkridge Farm in Lynden Ontario. Ward has ridden and trained horses to Grand Prix level. Elaine was long listed for the Canadian Equestrian Team and has repre- sented Canada internationally. Elaine’s students and horses
30TH MINIATURE HORSE SALE
May 24th, 2014 & October 18th, 2014 10:30 am at
GRAY’S AUCTION CENTRE INC.
5737 Hwy 23, 1 Mile West of HARRISTON, ON at the Corner of Hwy’s 87 & 23
SALE CONSISTS OF: AMHA & AMHR “A” & “B” Registered Horses. Easy Entry Carts; single and team harness, there will be carts, wagons, and working carts. For more information contact GRAY’S AUCTION SERVICE INC. @ (519) 338-3722.
TERMS: Cash, Cheque, Visa or Mastercard with proper I.D. Own- ers or Auctioneers not responsible for accidents day of sale. Any announcements given verbally day of sale take precedence over written ads.
Please watch our website for summer dates!
www.graysauction.ca
have won countless awards in many of the equestrian disci- plines. Her book “On the Basics – The Western Dressage Train- ing Manual” was released in 2012.
The Equine Wellness Cen-
tre, in association with the Ontario Equestrian Federation, exhibits a new 30 X 30 Ring – a prime destination for horse enthusiasts. The line up includes daily live demonstrations with respected industry leaders, and experts providing wellness, con- ditioning and fitness, training methods, equipment and nutri- tion tips. Visitors will also meet and
learn from veterinarians, train- ers, groomers, and celebrity speakers, that are knowledgeable and respected in the dog and equestrian world, such as Bever- ley Mahood, country music artist and host of CMT’s Pick a Puppy. Mahood will also host the FouFou Dog Fashion Show on Centre Stage, as well as the Parade of Breeds in the Dog Per- formance Ring, where breeders will be on hand to talk about a variety of breeds at the World of Dogs area, including – Bernese Mountain Dogs, Border Collies, German Shepherds, Labradors and many more. Visitors will also get to meet Victoria Stilwell – one of the most recognized and respected dog trainers. Star of Animal Planet’s hit TV series It’s Me or the Dog, Stilwell also serves as a judge on CBS’s Greatest American Dog. If you love pets, this is the
place for you, and if you’re a hands on kind of person, this year there’s a fantastic petting zoo – a must for the whole family. Cost of admission: Adults, ($16
$18
online);
Youth/Seniors $12; Family Pass $48 (2 Adults, 2 Youth) including HST
To purchase tickets online please
visit: To Consign Horses Call:
GRAY’S AUCTION SERVICE INC. (519) 338-3722 AUCTIONEER: GRAY’S AUCTION SERVICE INC. - Harriston - Licensed & Bonded
http://ow.ly/uhmdo Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Hashtag #allabout- petsshow to join the conversa- tion. Sponsors – Pet Valu, Adaptil, Feliway, Sashas Blend, AGL Grass, System Fencing, Greenhawk, UKAL Canada Inc., FouFou Dog, Danamay Supplements, Albion Golf Cars, Doo-n-go, Reptilia, Media Partners - Dogs Dogs Dogs, Equine Wellness, Ani- mal Wellness, Horse Sport, Horse Canada, The Rider, Bunch We Lunch With, Cana- dian Dogs Annual, Dogs Nat- urally, Pet Network Industry Partners - Ontario Equestrian Federation, OVC Pet Trust, CCAFC, CKC
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