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“I never thought it would get this big,” Norm says. “But thanks to the government we survived in the racing industry. They created jobs - that’s very important – and we’re making more as we grow, and we’re growing fast.” The next step is expansion to Fort Erie, which the Picovs are looking for- ward to.
Ajax Downs is now established enough to begin giving back. On August 15th, visitors will enjoy a free
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day at the races for a good cause. “It’s going to be a fundraising event for the Rouge Valley Health Sys- tem Foundation,” Greg Fernandez, executive director at Ajax Downs, says. “We’re going to have Free Family Fun Day to raise money to buy an MRI”. Ajax Downs, the Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario, Inc. and other cor- poration donations will provide funding for the special day. Ajax Downs will also be donating 50 cents from the sale of every race program for the entire season. Alexander Picov would be proud to see how far his dream has
come.
Sixteen Countries to Attend Youth World Cup
The American Quarter Horse Jour- nal, June 16, 2010 - The American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup, an international leadership event that includes educational horse- manship clinics and a friendly Olympic-style competi- tion, is hosting youth from 16 countries July 3-11 in Oklahoma City.
Each of the 16 teams consist of five competing American Quarter Horse Youth Association mem- bers. Additionally, teams can bring leadership par- ticipants.
from North America will conduct clinics and one-on-one instruction for the youth competitors. Clini- cians include AQHA Professional Horsemen and horsewomen Char- lie Cole, Terry Cross, David
This year’s Youth World Cup will include teams from Australia, Aus- tria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Ger- many, Israel, Italy, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland, United King- dom and the United States. The host country provides the Ameri- can Quarter Horses used in the competition.
Government of Ontario re-appoints Pam Frostad as ORC Commissioner
Toronto, ON – Chair Rod Seiling announced that the Government of Ontario has reappointed Pam Frostad of Toronto for a three (3) year term, effec- tive June 11, 2010. Ms. Frostad was first named to the Board of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) in 2008. “Her first-hand knowledge of horse racing as an owner and industry
marketer brings a welcome skill set to the Board of the ORC,” said Seiling. “And as we deal with the realities fac- ing the racing industry in years ahead, we will count on all members of the Board who have such good judgement, experience and appreciation of the wel- fare of all participants.”
During the Youth World Cup, American Quarter Horse experts
Dellin, Casey Hinton, Vicky Holt, Patti Carter Pratt and Carla Wennberg along with top profes- sionals Shawn Flarida, Gil Galyean, Holly Hover, Robin Frid and many more.
of international affairs. “The horses don’t have language barriers these kids can watch and imitate the clin- icians and learn so much from their Youth World Cup experience.” The Youth World Cup started in 1986 with support from Skip Parker of Carrollton, Texas and members of the Australian Quarter Horse Association as a way to con- nect youth from around the world for friendly competi- tion, educational camaraderie and international experience for American Quarter Horse Youth Association members. Since then, the Youth World Cup has been held in Canada; Italy, Australia; Germany; and in the United States, Texas
and Arizona. This is the first year the Youth World Cup will be held in Oklahoma.
“These kids from around the world are the future of the Ameri- can Quarter Horse Association,” said David Avery, AQHA director
AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA publications. For more information on The American Quarter Horse Journal, The American Quarter Horse Rac- ing Journal or America’s Horse, visit
www.aqha.com/magazines.
Order Your 2010 AQHA World Show Program Now
The American Quarter Horse Jour- nal, June 22, 2010 - Again this year, the 2010 AQHA World Champi- onship Show Souvenir Program will be printed and mailed separately from the magazine at the request of subscribers to The American Quarter Horse Journal for free. The program will be mailed with the November
Journal, and it will include all class entries in draw order, a complete world show schedule and details about the special events and activi- ties at this year’s event.
Programs must be ordered before August 15 by visiting
https://www.aqha.com/magazines/ws program.html or calling (800) 291-
7323. The program is equally avail- able to nonsubscribers of the Journal for $5.
AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA publications. For more information on The Ameri- can Quarter Horse Journal or Ameri- ca’s Horse, visit
www.aqha.com/magazines.
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