MARCH/APRIL 2014 THE RIDER /17 Remembering Mr. Jerry Kinsella


addition to being an integral part of the creation of regulations and bylaws, he served many terms in the roles of Public Relations, Steer Wrestling and Saddle Bronc Director, Vice- President and President. Like many that have filled arenas well, his passion for the


Distance Horse and Rider


Development Program


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DHRDP are eligable for these and other awards and inquiries are


invited.


Distance Horse went to Sugar Ridge, an Arabian gelding owned/ridden by Lesley Danko, and the Distance Rider Award went to Heather Pople for Best Scores in the first year of com- petition. All H/R enrolled in the


riders, Michelle Watling, Heather Pople, Deanna Ramsay, Solstice Pecele, and Dagmar Downes, for 100 miles with Grade one finishes. Also to Linda Klarner and Lesley Danko who both have over 250 miles of Grade One (perfect score) Finishes. Recognition to 1st year


OCTRA events and have earned deserved recognition within the DHRDP which is an incentive program aimed at distance riders and horses and is supported by Cornerstone Insurance. Congratulations to Ontario


Horse and Rider Development Program offers a new and unique ‘Award of Excellence’, for miles/km with Grade One (perfect score) Finishes in Set Speed Events, recognizing Mile- stones at 100, 250, and every 500 miles thereafter. These H/R compete in


By Rose Danko This year, the Distance


nance is required to have experi- ence in what they represent, and Jerry definitely brought experi- ence to the political arena. A multiple Saddle Bronc Riding Champ, Steer Wrestling Champ; Jerry was renowned in the Ontario Rodeo Arena. In the Political Arena, in


only the original writing of the Association Rulebook, but also in its enforcement. Even several of our active competing mem- bers will remember Jerry stand- ing at many an Annual General Meeting speaking with passion on the rules herein, and the exe- cution of governance. That pas- sion often was in support of a Sport looking to grow, but also in support of the entire compet- ing populace. Every member of gover-


takes just that, organization, most arbitrarily through rules and regulations. The Ontario Rodeo Association was founded to promote rodeo in Ontario and produce a standard set of rules, and the mandate that the Associ- ation continues to follow was created in the essence of Kinsel- la and our founding fathers. Jerry was integral in not


2014 the Ontario Rodeo world lost one of our founding fathers and a man who has left a legacy in the Industry. Jerry Kinsella passed away late in the day after a long fought battle with cancer. With any organization, it


On Friday, February 14th,


tributions were also recognized in the early 70’s as one of the first recipients of the Mick Flick Award, presented annually to the Cowboy Most Representa- tive of the Sport. Competing into the late


growth of the Sport followed the Organization’s mandate: pro- mote the Organization. Always ready to do grassroots promo- tion, he was even a major con- tributor in getting a film about the ORA featured at the Cannes festival. With buckles won, his con-


organization. His words are still in stone, and while his champi- onships and accolades may have


90’s, and continuing to visit AGM’s into the 2000’s, his tenure with the sport spanned several decades, and his love for the Sport continued far beyond the rare appearance at an event. He remained in contact with several of the founding fathers, and always was interested to hear how the Association that he was so integral in its growth continued to fare. Jerry left his mark on the


extends their deepest sympa- thies to the Kinsella Family, and we definitely share their feel- ings in this trying time. But as Jerry has now made that final ride in life’s arena, his fees are covered to ride with several of our Founding Fathers; we will


started to physically fade, the legacy he blazed will continue on in the active growth of the Ontario Rodeo Association through the mandate he helped create: fairness, governance, competition and promotion. The rodeo community


continue to honour his pas- sion, his spirit and his con- tribution to our sport here. Ride in Peace, Jerry


be scheduled in the Spring and the information will be shared with the Rodeo Com- munity as soon as it’s avail- able.


Right: Jerry Kinsella at the 1978 Belvedere Ontario Finals Rodeo


Kinsella. A memorial service will


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