JUNE 2017 THE RIDER /41


Arabian Horse Association of Eastern Canada News


CALLING ALL YOUTH We know you are out there en-


joying the Arabian horse—be it quiet moments at home or competing at our club shows and up to the elite level. Make sure you are a member &


enjoy some of the club’s benefits. You might be centre stage at AHAEC’s An- nual Banquet and recognized as a High Point Winner! Or, you might be a talented


artist and would like to have your pic- tures or photos displayed in the club’s e-newsletter or on the club’s website. AHAEC wants to recognize


what you share with your horse. Send us your information from your barn or the stable your board at, maybe you ride out on the trail, or maybe compete on the open circuit, or what about at


visit with your horse? Do you play tag with your


horse? Have you taught your horse any tricks? Take a moment & tell or show us! --------------


As a thank you to all youth exhibitors at the Region 18 Championship Show


each youth to personalize them by adding some “bling” to up the style! Our member, Dr. Paul Ruther-


ford, has been a vocal proponent about wearing helmets while working around horses, or doing any physical activity where head injuries are likely. We have seen the devastating


effects of sports-related head injuries and AHAEC doesn’t want to see this happen to any of our members, young or old!


CANADIAN NATIONALS 2017 This grand show will celebrate


its 60th Anniversary in 2017! The first classes (Mare & Stallion) were held in 1957. Come to Brandon, Manitoba and be a part of a grand celebration August 13-19th. Also, Canada will be celebrat-


ing its 150th on July 1st, 2017. We en- courage Arabian horse owners & members to be a part of their commu- nities’ celebrations—participate in a parade, hold an open house, invite schools to a show. Get out, be seen & wave the flag!!!!


IN MEMORIAM – PHIL GIONET Passed away peacefully April


leadline, or list the responsibilities you have at the barn. Do your school friends know


you own a horse? What do they think about that? Do you encourage non- horse owners to come to your barn to


and to further promote safety while riding, each will receive a helmet bon- net and riding safety information. These bonnets are highly visible, of- fered in a wide variety of colours & designs, and provide the chance for


18, 2016 after a brief illness. Cher- ished husband of Shirley Arndt for 21 years, beloved stepdad of Kim Arndt (Rick Tansley) and father of Bradley, Stephen and Kendal. The Arndt family were involved with Arabian horses (straight Egyptian and Egyptian-re- lated) for many decades and were long-time AHAEC members. As a competing family, Phil was always around assisting Shirley & Kim. In re- cent years Shirley & Phil would take their RV on the road southwest to Ari- zona where they spent the winter months. We extend our sincerest con- dolences to the family.


Canada have partnered with Angel- stone Tournaments this year by cele- brating a day specifically catered to our FEI Children’s/Junior and Senior Young Riders in an effort to raise money for their achievements. On June 17th of the Headwater’s


Angelstone Announces a Special “Super Saturday” Fundraiser Catered to our FEI Children’s/Junior and Senior Young Riders Equestrian Canada and Jump


Cup CSI2*, Angelstone’s highly cov- eted “Super Saturday” will host a Silent Auction between 4 and 8pm during the Grand Prix. Come down


stone Tournaments have generously chosen to donate 25% of the proceeds from each VIP table sold to the FEI


and test your chances at winning some great prizes and gift baskets to take home after the show – all for a great cause! If you would like to donate any items towards this fantastic event, please contact Beth Underhill at 416- 254-8506 should you have any ques- tions or require more information. As well as a fundraiser, Angel-


FOR SALE


Large, square bales, top quality, no rain or dust. 1st and 2nd cut Timothy, OG and Alfalfa Mixes. Delivery available in 20-30 bale loads.


Limited supply of Small 21 Bale Barrons. Also some straw.


Don Rowntree via Pax E T Ltd., Georgetown


donrowntree@hotmail.com (416) 464-2373


Young Rider’s Foundation for the June 17th Super Saturday Show. Mar- vel at the top riders and horses our country has to offer, cheer on your favourite kids in the Horseless Horse Show, and enjoy a fabulous meal and champagne for 6 all ringside when you purchase a VIP Angelstone Table. With the company of great friends under the lights, and an initiative to support our young riders, Super Satur- day has never sounded so sweet!


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