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Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week 2016 Celebrates 50 Years
Horse Day Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week 2016
(#GBFW16), celebrating its 50th year, will run from Wednesday, January 6th to Tuesday, January 12th, starting with Beef Day, and end- ing on Crops Day. It is a 7 day Agricultural Conference packed with a most impressive and informative line-up of speakers! It is held at the Elmwood Community Centre in Elm- wood (# 38 Queen St. West). Elmwood is located approximately 8 kilometers north of Hanover on County Road # 10. The co-ordi- nators for this event, Grey County Ag Ser- vices, in conjunction with agricultural com- modity leaders from Grey and Bruce Counties, have attempted to feature at least one high profile speaker for each day, targeting the issues and challenges facing the farming com- munity today. One of the most exciting days each year
is Horse Day – Sunday January 10, 2016. It runs from 9:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. It features a full adult program, and an exciting, interactive youth program. Where else, in one venue, can you experience presentations from: an Equine Veterinarian; the President of Ontario Xtreme Cowboy; one of the founding members of the Western Style Dressage Association of Cana- da; the Equine Nutrition Senior Advisor with Agribrands Purina Canada; a breeder and trainer of show jumpers and combined driving ponies; plus, visit a packed tradeshow? This year the adult program will include: • Equine Veterinarian and Owner, Dr. Angie Hill from Georgian Bay Equine Veterinary Services in Thornbury, will be our first speak- er. She will share, Modern Equine Dentistry. Dr. Hill’s presentation will explain common dental problems in the horse and will illustrate how modern dentistry can help keep our horse’s teeth in good condition throughout their life, especially in the performance ring. • After many requests to add him to the agen- da, Lantz McLaren, President of Ontario Xtreme Cowboy, will share Let’s Get a Little Xtreme! In his presentation he will dig into what it takes to go out and play at one of North America’s fastest growing horse sports. • Last year at 2015 Horse Day, there was a short introduction to Carriage Driving. The response was very positive! This year, Martha
Younger, Owner Operator of BDF Equestrian will delve into, The Growing Sport of Car- riage Driving. She will discuss pleasure and combined driving, and will detail what kind or pony or horse you should look for. She will also share ideas of how to train your horse or pony to drive. • Elaine Ward, Coach/Trainer is going to review the hottest trend in riding today, West- ern Dressage. Elaine will share that Western Dressage is not just a discipline, but also a training method for other Western Disciplines. She adds that Western Dressage has developed a new market for riders who wish a middle of the road style of riding and for horses who don’t fit in the traditional categories. • Our last speaker of the day will be Marc- Andre Blouin. He is the Equine Nutrition Senior Advisor for Agribrands Purina Canada. His nutritional presentation will cover, Feed- ing the Cushing’s/Insulin Resistant Horse. Meanwhile, in the basement, the kids are
going to have a blast! They are going to start out with Perfect Pony Picture Pointers, facili- tated by photographer Rachel Wyssen. Next, GBFW is delighted to have three Youth Champions in 2016: Shania Robinson, Hannah Forget and Emma Webb. After lunch, the youth, as part of Horse Play, will take part in interactive sessions about: First Aid Kits, by Dr. Angie Hill; Nutrition by Marcia Cunning- ham from Bluewater feed Co. Ltd.; and Horse- less Xtreme Cowboy Challenge by Lantz McLaren. They will also enjoy Horsey Crafts - Cute Horsey Cupcakes. These crafts are sponsored by High Meadows Farm. More Horse Play will follow. Registration is $20 adults / $10 youth at
the door. No pre-registration is required. The Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week Com-
mittee would like to thank all of our sponsors that have contributed to Horse Day. Thanks to Premier Sponsors: Farm Credit Canada. The hot roast beef on a bun lunch is sponsored by Huron Bay Co-op, and Masterfeeds. Horse Day and Horse Day Speakers are sponsored by Heartland Farm Mutual; and Secure Insurance Solutions Group. The breaks are sponsored by Bluewater Feed Co. Ltd. The youth crafts are sponsored by High Meadows Farm. Goodie Bags are donated by Bluewater Feeds Co. Ltd. Chapman’s Ice Cream are providing Ice Cream Treats for the youth.
Melissa Kerwin Brenda Thompson Kit Bartle
Candace Fisher Erin Fawcett Paul Stewart Don Stauffer- Kathryn Powers
Website:
www.whao.org Jamie Kuhl
2015 Sr. Judges Todd Bailey 11842 Ridge Line,
Ridgetown, ON N0P 2C0 (519) 674-5312 peg-
gytoddbailey@yahoo.ca
Scott Carmichael
411 Autumn Cres., Welland, ON L3C 7K1 (905) 687-3023
scott_carmichael@hotmail.com Peter Emick
R.R. #8, 400 Weir Rd.,
R.R. # 4 Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N6 (519) 372-2527, Cell (519) 379-3874 melody-
acres@bmts.com
Brantford, ON N3T 5M1 (519) 647-3369 Melanie Gray
Lindsay Grice Shari Irwin
Orangeville, ON (519) 940-3870
lindsay@lgrice.com
166 Gleasons Corner Road, Castleton, ON K0K 1M0
Michelle Jones 537 Pothier Road,
(905) 349-1092, Cell (905) 440-5941
shari_irwin@hotmail.com
St. Charles, ON P0M 2W0 Home number: (705) 867-1707 Cell number: (705) 507-0124
Kelly Lehman
Lindsey Johnson Greg Falsetti
National Cowboy Poetry Gathering Hosts 3rd Annual Poetry Competition for Next Generation of Western Poets
(ELKO, NV)— The Western Folklife Center and its 32nd National Cowboy Poetry Gathering today announced the launch of the 3rd annual spoken word poetry competition on YouTube for the next generation of poets ages 18-35. Expressing the Rural West: Poetry of the Next Generation is an effort to discover new artists who are carrying on the tradition of rural and cowboy poetry in the West.
group who are writing and performing poetry,” explains David Roche, Executive Director of the Western Folklife Center, which produces the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. “We want to encourage them to participate in the contest and also come to the event and perform at open-mic sessions. They are the future of the tradition.” Poets are invited to submit videos which
“We know there are many poets in this age
annual celebration of the ranching and rural West. Through poetry, music and stories, ranch people express the beauty and challenges of a life deeply connected to the earth and its bounty. Every year, thousands travel to rural Elko, Nevada, in the heart of winter, to listen, learn and share. At the 32nd Gathering, more than 50 poets, musicians and musical groups from the U.S. and Canada will per- form on eight stages at five different locations. The 32nd National Cowboy Poetry Gathering takes place January 25-30, 2016, and will celebrate the arts and culture of the people of the Northern Plains of the U.S. and Canada. The Western Folklife Center is dedicated to
exploring, presenting and preserving the diverse and dynamic cultural heritage of the American West.
include an artist introduction and do not exceed four minutes in length. Submissions may not con- tain curse words or explicit imagery and must be original compositions. Content should have a rural focus and poems should be performed and not read. Poets must be currently living in one of the following western states: Arizona, California, Col- orado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Neva- da, North Dakota, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Ore- gon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Poems will be judged by the public as well as
by a committee of two professional poets and two staff members of the Western Folklife Center. The winner of the public vote is the poet whose video gets the most “likes.” The winner of the public vote will receive two free 3-Day Deluxe Passes to the 32nd National Cowboy Poetry Gathering and a free Gathering poster. The winner of the juried competition will be given a performance slot at the event and must be able to travel between January 27-31, 2016. Travel and lodging will be paid by the Western Folklife Center. Guidelines for the competition can be found
on the Western Folklife Center website and on the competition’s YouTube channel. Participants should tag their entries: “2016 Next Generation Poetry Competition.” Public “liking” will end on December 11 and our judges will select a winner by December 18. Winners will be notified via email or on their YouTube video page.
About the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering is an
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Save the Date for General Performance Judging Clinic with Lindsay Grice
an Equine Canada level General Performance judg- ing clinic on Feb. 27, 2016 with renowned clini- cian, coach and official, Lindsay Grice. Whether you’re a potential judging candidate,
The Ontario Equestrian Federation is hosting
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a current official, coach, competitor, fair organizer, competition manager or parent, everyone is wel- come to attend this one-day clinic held at the OEF office in Richmond Hill. General Performance judging is often suitable for fairs, saddle club shows and a variety of breed specific competitions (Quarter Horse, Paint, etc.) The agenda includes judging conformation,
show ring presentation in showmanship, judging the English disciplines (Hack Division, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunter Over Fences, Jumper) and judging the Western disci- plines (Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, Reining, Trail, Western Riding, Speed Events). An extended clinic option for current judges
and potential judging candidates is also being offered on Feb. 27. It will run into the evening (4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.) and will cover additional top- ics, including judging fundamentals and the rule book. Extended clinic participants will then prac- tice scoring classes and finish off the evening with a question and answer period. Reserve your spot early, as space is limited.
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