MAY 2014 THE RIDER /47 Standardbreds Shine at All Equine 2014
enthusiasts we remember the days when you didn’t have to have a string of 5 horses to par- ticipate in 5 different classes. We know we are not alone when we say “We miss those days” Where has the true Ver- satile horse gone? Let us intro- duce you to the Standardbred. They have come out in full force over the past few years and have made a real mark in the horse show world making many riders and judges alike wonder where they have been hiding. Standardbreds did them-
Ontario Standardbred Horse Show) a member of Standard- bred Showcase also had a booth and brought the two Horse and Rider combinations that were the Series Champions last year . Matts Warrior and Jackie Ime- son (Western, Driving and Ver- satility Champion) and Kather- ine and Meaghan Melchers ( English Disciplines Champion) These two pairs also took part in the Demo on Sunday, showing the Versatility of this athletic breed.
Graham took part in the Meet and Greet and Message Demo on Saturday. As well these 3 horses
Iona Success and Jennifer
bred Adoption Society) also had a booth and educated people on the value of adopting a Stan- dardbred after their racing career was over. The breed that has seen it all. SWOSHS (Southwestern
dle) had a booth and their repre- sentative Mr Euro took part in the Demonstration held in the main ring on Sunday. He was fresh off the track but didn’t miss a beat when asked to per- form in an indoor arena. OSAS (Ontario Standard-
ed the Breeding Industry with two beautiful sets of mares and foals. They handled the commo- tion extremely well. A great tes- tament to the temperament of the breed from day 1. RUS (Racing Under Sad-
selves proud at the All Equine Event this year. Well represent- ed in several aspects. Seelster Farms represent-
Submitted by the Southwestern Ontario Standardbred Horse Show committee As mature riding horse
competitors they are as they per- form to the Max at the follow- ing shows this year. June 22 – Standardrama – Orono Fairgrounds July 20 – OSAS – Touch N Go Farm , Campbellville August 3 – Showcase Summer Classic – Ancaster Fairgrounds August 23 & 24 – Southwestern Ontario Standardbred Horse Show – Railside View Equestri- an Centre, Dutton ** 2 Day Show** August 31 - OSAS – Touch N Go Farm , Campbellville
Iona Success and Jennifer Graham
For more information visit
www.standardbredshowcase.com – for Contact Info and Links to each Show
Two Pairs
The SWOSHS (Southwestern Ontario Standardbred Horse Show) Committee
Matts Warrior entered the ring Mr Euro in his Racing Under Saddle attire, Matts Warrior hooked to the race bike in his racing attire and Katherine in hand. There were cones and jumps set up in the ring and not one horse reacted to them. Mr Euro then left the arena and Matts Warrior was changed from race to classic carriage appointments and put on a Plea- sure Driving demo. After which he did a cones class demo at speed.
He then changed to West-
was a true testament to the ver- satility of these horses. It went something like this... Mr Euro, Katherine and
took part in the Breed Demos each day. The Demo on Sunday
ern and Katherine and Meaghan donned their Dressage attire and did a beautiful Dressage demo, then she changed to her jumping saddle and put Katherine over the jumps easily getting up to 3’3”.
embrace this Versatile Breed and come out and see what great
2014
Events List
June 1 - Pleasure Driving Show Caledonia Fair Grounds Start at 9:00 Judge: Sue Mott
June 21 - Harness/Carriage Fit and Cones Clinic Orchard Park Stables, Freelton, ON Start at 9:30 Clinician: Vicki Cork
September 14 - Traditional Day of Driving Sunny Acres Morgan Horse Farm St. Thomas, ON Start at 9:30 Judge: Jeffrey Kohler
For further information:
www.driveontario.ca Drive Ontario’s Calendar of Events
equipment was done at centre ring for everyone to see the wonderful nature of these horses We invite everyone to
Walk Jog display and then he and Katherine went Head to Head in a mini Poles competi- tion. Extremely exciting as they both gave it their all and ended within 10ths of a second between them. Who says Stan- dardbreds can’t bend! All this changing of
Matt strutted his stuff in a
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