JUNE 2014 THE RIDER /47 A Partnership For Safety On The Ganaraska Forest Trails The Ganaraska Forest Horse Club is pleased


to announce a partnership with the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority in addressing the issue of safety and education as our primary focus for the 2014 season! A presentation was made in April/14 to the Ganaraska Forest Recreational Users Committee by Tug MacDonald (representative for equestrian users) and Keith Worden (Safety and Education Chair for the GFHC). The issues present- ed concerned safety on trails shared by mountain bikers and equestrians. Both of these recreational activities involve inherent risk. Shared use of trails requires co-operation, understanding and respect. The mounting popularity of cycling and the num- bers of mountain bikers in the Forest have created havoc and a safety dilemma as a result of what appears to be a lack of understanding between bik- ers and equestrians. There have been reports of many confrontations and near accidents as a result of bikers not understanding or adhering to the rules of trail etiquette. Horses have been forced into reac- tions which have frightened the riders and in some cases have caused serious injuries to equestrians. The implementation of new safety measures has become imperative for the well-being of all users. It is paramount to safety to have mountain bik-


ers yield to other non-motorized users. When that other user is a horse, specific precautions are vital! Bikers need to have some understanding of the “nature of the beast”. EDUCATION and INFORMATION is crucial


in order for bikers to realize that a horse is a prey animal who can be threatened by silent and/or sud- den appearances of bikers. A horse is far-sighted so


Record Setting Clydesdale Sells For $60,000


6-year Old Gelding Is Highest Selling Entry Ever At National Clydesdale Sale


Breeders of the U.S.A and the National Clydesdale Sale, please visit www.clydesusa.com.


breeding and consultation company, in 2011. Prior to JFP Equine, Poole was a manager of Clydesdale Operations for Anheuser-Busch for 25 years. For more information on the Clydesdale


Owner Jim Poole. “Hundreds of Clydesdales have passed through my stables throughout my career and very few, if any, have possessed the total pack- age of size, color, structure and temperament that he does.” Jim Poole founded JFP Equine, a draft horse


dale Sale has auctioned some of the finest Clydes- dales in the world,” said Clydesdale Breeders of the U.S.A. Secretary Cathy Behn. “History was made this year with our highest-selling Clydesdale ever, and we are truly excited about the continued popu- larity and growth that our breed continues to experi- ence.” “Mark is a special horse,” said JFP Equine


2014 National Clydesdale Sale, which included mares, geldings and stallions from throughout the U.S. and Canada. The top-selling entry, named “Mark,” stands more than 18 hands tall and weighs nearly 2,000 pounds. Mark was consigned by JFP Equine of Waterloo, Illinois, and the purchaser resides in Tallahassee, Florida. “For more than 30 years the National Clydes-


HOWE, Ind. (May 1, 2014) – The Clydesdale Breeders of the U.S.A. has announced its highest selling Clydesdale ever at the National Clydesdale Sale. The 6-year old gelding sold for $60,000, top- ping the previous sale record of $40,000 in 2006. The National Clydesdale Sale took place Saturday, April 26, at the Michiana Events Center in Howe, Indiana. More than 150 Clydesdales were sold at the


when a biker comes upon a horse suddenly, the horse perceives the biker as a predator and a threat to his well-being. The horse is a half-ton animal prone to reacting in his flight mode if he considers himself to be in dan- ger from a predator. SIGNAGE is a visible effort to inform bikers of their responsibili-


ties to yield, especially at key intersections where they might encounter an equestrian or hiker. MONITORING and REPORTING of incidents in the Forest which


represent danger for users is important. The Authority has advised that they must be advised of situations which are seen to put any user at risk. Serious consequences need to be imposed on those who fail to comply with regulations. Following the April meeting of the Recreational Users Committee it was recommended that GRCA staff, working with representatives from


the equestrian community implement the strategies presented in an effort to reduce unsafe practices in the Ganaraska Forest. A financial contribu- tion has been made to the Authority from the Ganaraska Forest Horse Club to be used for signage and initiatives toward improving safety for equestrians and mountain bikers on shared trails. This partnership in working toward safety as our #1 priority is indeed good news! It’s a great start to the 2014 Season! We look forward to our trail riding in the Ganny being a safe and enjoyable experience!


Keith Worden, Chair of Safety/Education on behalf of the Ganaraska Forest Horse Club Board of Directors. lokeyranch@xplornet.com 289-512-5453 – home 905-431-4022 - cell


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