40/ JUNE 2017 THE RIDER


The Executive Committee Part Three: Directors


A special series written by: Amelia Jaggard


ety of roles which contribute to the overall functioning of a horse showing organization. Most organizations have specific roles for directors such as; youth director, rule director, awards director, safety director, fundraiser di- rector etc.


a dedicated elected executive commit- tee who make it all happen. It is cru- cial to the survival and success of a horse riding organization to have an active membership, both on and off of the executive committee. Elected directors take on a vari-


Behind every great horse show is


are many tasks to be completed in order to keep the day running effi- ciently. These tasks include: working in the entry booth or the announcers booth, set-up and tear-down, emptying garbage cans, or opening/closing the show pen gate. Depending on the type of show, there may be ground mainte- nance required in the show pen throughout the day, either driving a tractor or hand raking the ground.


utive committee include; upkeep of show equipment, fundraising efforts, helping out on show days, and plan- ning for the annual yearend banquet and awards ceremony. On the day of a horse show, there


Some responsibilities of an exec-


nity to support their organization, whether by joining the executive, helping out at shows or participating in fundraising efforts. It is because of active members that the Ontario horse community has so many successful horse showing organizations that offer safe, fun and competitive environ- ments for riders.


Wind Dancer Pony Rescue Community Events


Easter Bunny Comes To Lee Academy


Dancer supporters or the Easter Bunny. Families from Lynden and the surrounding area had a blast celebrat- ing Easter with friends, ponies and chocolate at the 7th Annual Wind Dancer Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15th at Lee Academy. Families visited with friends, the Easter Bunny and Diego, the adorable Wind Dancer pony. Children hunted for chocolate eggs and candy, played games and had their faces painted an many raffle bas- kets were also up for grabs. Organiz- ers are grateful for a long list of volunteers and supporters who made this event possible and for community


A little rain didn’t deter Wind


evening in August when supporters came together to celebrate ponies and raise money for the Wind Dancer Pony Rescue. Many gathered on the grassy country lawn listening to live music playing beneath a festive mar- quee tent. Some sipped on cold beer or wine. You could hear laughing and casual conversation between old friends and new, and there were ponies, lots of ponies. Everyone had so much fun that Wind Dancer Pony Rescue will be hitting the REWIND button hoping to recapture the pony passion. On Saturday, August 12th the


support resulting in a record breaking $2,141 raised. The second Summer Benefit for the Wind Dancer Ponies Last year, there was a balmy


rescue will hold their second Summer Benefit for Wind Dancer Ponies. Everyone is invited to their farm at 1165 Highway 8 in Sheffield to enjoy another great night and raise money for the ponies. Visit http://winddancer ponies.org/event/the-summer-benefit- party-with-the-ponies to purchase tickets. $50 each for the full evening, including dinner, dancing, raffles and auction; $25 for dancing after 8 p.m. Both options include auction and cash bar. Evening plans are 6 pm. - Cash bar and pony visits. 7 pm. - Sit down dinner. 8 pm. - Auction bidding and raffle draw. 9 pm. - Yazgerz Farm Band (rock music) and dancing. Dress is Country Chic.


Many executive members are also at shows to participate with their own horse and can only volunteer in be- tween their classes, which means it is important to have volunteers outside of the executive committee. All members have the opportu-


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