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of the beautiful breeds, the two clubs (Ontario Morgan Horse Club & ASHA of Ontario) came together last fall to begin discussions of joining forces to create a bigger show that would highlight both breeds and relieve some of the
Lexi Dickerman and her Saddlebred Stonecroft Prophecy
photo by Nancy Dickerman
Club has big news to announce! The Saddlebred is joining our show and we are creating a brand new look: The Ontario Morgan & Sad- dlebred Classic. In an effort to showcase both
By Nancy Kavanagh The Ontario Morgan Horse
Morgan filly Baronial Blues N Jazz with owner handler Brenda Casteels and breeder
Anita Jackson. Photo by Riverbend Designs.
2014 at The Royal Canadian Riding Academy (RCRA) in Newmarket (Cedar Valley). David Earehart has been hired to judged and he holds cards in both breeds; we look forward to having him. The show will offer a variety of
classes for both breeds: Morgan English Pleasure, Hunt Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Pleasure Driving, In Hand and Hack classes plus a complete line up of classes for our junior riders including Equitation. Saddlebred Park Pleasure, 3 Gaited, Coun- try and Show Pleasure, Western Pleasure and Hunt as well as a full slate of classes for the junior riders including Equitation. There will be classes for our walk-
financial pressures that come with putting on a high calibre show. The date will be July 19 – 20th,
trot riders and lead line classes for our youngest riders plus the ever popular stick horse class! We offer classes for the novice & amateur rider and even an adult walk-trot class. This show will be EC silver sanctioned show and is a qualifier for each of the breeds World Championship shows. The best of the best from Ontario will be here! Spectators are delightful and there is
if you are interested in sponsoring a class, please contact me; we have many levels that will suit everyone. Please note that each breed is responsible for fund raising for their portion of the show so it is imper- ative that our Morgan family supports each other.
Lauren Barwick
Continued from Page 1 As a member of the
could not have even come close to happening without the sponsors, funding part- ners, endless volunteers, friends and family that go beyond the limit to help me
my horses, and as long as I feel I am going into the arena with integrity and a willing partner, I will keep seeking equestrian excel- lence,” said Barwick who is also a four star Parelli Pro- fessional. “The ranking is a moment in time. What is important is that my horses know they are number one to me. I believe when they know I am putting our rela- tionship in the fore front, and they in turn go the dis- tance for me.” “This accomplishment
all her Grade II tests at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival 10 CPEDI 3* in March, Barwick continued to top her classes in Europe with wins in Germany at CPEDI 3* Mannheim and in Belgium at CPEDI 3* Moorsele with her two hors- es, 13-year-old Oldenburg mare, Off to Paris, and her own mare Ferdonia 2, a 15- year-old Oldenburg. “I love what I do with
Canadian Para-Equestrian Team, Barwick, of Alder- grove, BC has just complet- ed a four-country tour in preparation for the 2014 World Equestrian Games, which will be held in Nor- mandy, FRA later in the summer. Starting with wins in
have one of our Canadian athletes on the top of the list,” Andrea Taylor, Cana- dian Para-Equestrian team coach. “Lauren has dedicat- ed herself to this sport, and has put in countless hours of hard work to make this hap- pen. We are all very proud of her.” “It is wonderful for
get in the arena. I look at being an international ath- lete as spending each day earning the right to be Cana- da’s first choice as a repre- sentative who is honoured to wear the maple leaf,” added Barwick. “It feels fantastic to
in the FEI world para-dres- sage team rankings. Both the team and individual rankings may be viewed here.
successful spring competi- tion season in North Ameri- ca and Europe, Canada is currently sitting in top spot
on the tour also hold down top spots on the ranking list. Jody Schloss of Toronto, ON is currently in third with 953, while Robyn Andrews of St. Johns, NL is fourth with 941. Two-time Canadi- an Paralympian Ashley Gowanlock of Surrey, BC is in seventh spot with 874. Canadian Roberta Sheffield, whose home base is in Lin- colnshire, UK, is in 12th place with 688 points. As a result of a very
Lauren to have reached the top spot on the FEI ranking, I am very proud of her achievements,” said Mary Longden, Canadian Para- Equestrian team coach. “I have never had any doubt that she is capable of being the best.” Barwick’s teammates
tional athlete both in and out of the competition ring,” said Amie O’Shaughnessy, Director of Para-Equestrian. “Lauren has been a key member of the Canadian Para-Equestrian Team for more than a decade, and over the years, Lauren’s achievements have helped increase the profile and pop- ularity of para-equestrian sport in Canada. Lauren’s unwavering determination, commitment and love of her horses have been an integral part of her success, and we are very excited to have Lauren at the top of the world rankings this early in the competition season.” The Canadian riders’
achievement for Lauren. It comes as a result of her many years of dedication to para equestrian sport,” Eliz- abeth Quigg, Canadian Para- Equestrian Team chef d’équipe. “We are certainly proud to have such a mentor and role model representing Canada.” “Lauren is an inspira-
“This is a tremendous
no charge. Competitors are needed and prize lists will be available by mid April. Sponsorships are most welcome and
participation in these com- petitions has been made pos- sible through the Own the Podium program, a national sport technical initiative designed to help Canada’s summer and winter athletes achieve podium success at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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