MARCH/APRIL 2014 THE RIDER /51 Faith Berghuis Presented with 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award at Equine Canada Awards Gala
Winnipeg, MB, February 13, 2014 - Faith Berghuis of Brockville, ON was honoured with the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Equine Canada Awards Gala, held Feb. 7 during the national convention in Winnipeg, MB.
sion for excellence in our sport.” Berghuis is a past recipi-
equestrian enthusiasts, and is the sixth genera- tion owner of Franklands Farm in Brockville, ON. An accomplished rider, she was one of Canada’s first to achieve “A” status in Pony Club.
sport, Berghuis has displayed incredible gen- erosity toward Canadian riders. In 1983 she was instrumental in creating Canadian Show Jumpers Unlimited Inc., a syndicate that was responsible for the acquisition of the leg- endary Big Ben for Ian Millar. She went on to become a founding mem-
As a long-time supporter of equestrian Berghuis comes from a long line of
ment Award is given annually to an individual who has made exceptional contribu- tions to the Canadian eques- trian community and provided dedicated and long-time ser- vice toward the ongoing
ber of another syndicate, Horse Futures, which was created to help provide Millar with quality show jumping prospects. Over the years, this syndicate gave Millar the opportu- nity to develop numerous mounts for interna- tional-level competition, including Future Shock, Future Vision, El Futuro, and Future Folly. In addition, Berguis is a founding mem-
stakeholder in various syndicates herself, Berghuis has also generously shared her vast knowledge and experience with the Dressage Canada Fundraising Committee, providing valuable guidance on the formation of syndi- cates and the ownership of international-level horses. “It is a great honour to receive The Life-
time Achievement Award, but I only accept it on behalf of the many people who have helped me along the way,” said Berghuis. “From the early days of Pony Club, friends have shared the love of the horse and the pas-
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helping Smith develop a thriving teaching and training business. In 1990, she opened the doors of Franklands Farm to Smith, who con- tinues to operate Franklands Equine Services from the farm today. Outside of being an owner or major
ber of the The Dressage Collection Inc., which provided Canadian dressage rider Gina Smith with Faust, an international-caliber mount, and her partner for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Berghuis has also been instrumental in
ent of both the Jump Canada Owner of the Year and Dres- sage Canada Owner of the Year awards. Equine Canada is thrilled to add the Lifetime Achievement Award to her list of accolades. The Lifetime Achieve-
development and growth of equestrian sport and industry within Canada. Past recipients include Ron and Marg South- ern, Paul Popiel, and Jack Pemberton. For more information on
the Equine Canada National Awards, or to view past win- ners,
http://tinyurl.com/lgfvvrv. visit
Left: Michael Gallagher, President Equine Canada and Faith Berghuis
Photo Credit — Shereen Jer- rett
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