SEPTEMBER 2017 THE RIDER /25 AQHA News: Hurricane Harvey Efforts


bers and their animals is our No. 1 priority. We greatly appreciate your generosity to fellow AQHA members in Texas and Louisiana,


bers and their animals is our No. 1 priority. The safety of our mem-


The safety of our mem-


along with their beloved an- imals, who were and are being affected by Hurricane Harvey. Here are a few simple


ways to help!


Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team


erinary Emergency Team has been deployed and has established a base of opera- tions near Corpus Christi, Texas. The Texas A&M Vet- erinary Emergency Team is the largest and most sophis- ticated veterinary medical


Passing of John Perkins, CQHA Director


his Quarter Horse farm But- ternut Stables in Hampton, a stable that he had built from the ground up. He was a re- markable Horseman. As a coach and trainer he devel- oped generations of horses and riders of all levels and had a profound impact on his students, not only instill- ing strong horsemanship skills he also taught life les- sons along the way. John was instrumental in the de- velopment of the Quarter Horse industry as a whole. He was a member of the for- mer NB Quarter Horse


69 years of Hampton, N.B. passed away with family by his side at the Saint John Regional Hospital following a sudden illness on July 22, 2017. Born in Sussex, N.B. he was the son of the late George and Helen (Berry) Perkins. John was very proud of


In Memory of John Perkins John Douglas Perkins,


Breeders Association; He was on the Board of Direc- tors on the Canadian Quar- ter Horse Association; Executive member of the Maritime Quarter Horse As- sociation; member of the American Quarter Horse Association and was the re- cipient of the AQHA Profes- sional Horseman Most Valuable Horseman in 2014. He was a visionary in the development of the Princess Louise Park Show Cen- ter in Sussex, N.B. He was a man of


simple pleasures. His friends, his horse farm and his family were of utmost importance to him.


missed by his wife Wendy


Perkins; daughter Beth (Rob) Upshall of Faw- cett Hill; son Doug (Trina) Perkins of Havelock,


He will be sadly (Gould)


step-son Passing of Genevieve Matheson


AQHA Director Emeritus & CQHA Director


May 6, 1923 - June 25, 2017 Vancouver Sun Gen Matheson was an


American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Direc- tor for British Columbia from 1984 until gaining AQHA Director Emeritus status in 1994. During this period she was instrumental in organizing the AQHA Youth World Cup competi- tion,


restructuring the


British Columbia Quarter Horse


(BCQHA), lobbying against US/Canada border crossing bonds, assisting in the Cana- dian Equestrian Federation (now Equestrian Canada) coaching programs, lobby- ing to encourage maintain- ing AQHA registrations on all AQHA horses in Canada, while performing her duties as Director of Horse Coun- cil of BC, BCQHA, CQHA and AQHA. Gen’s former positions


with the Young Women’s Christian


Association


(YWCA) as president, de- veloping their mission state-


ment and also developing Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) lead- ership courses gave her ex- cellent training to assist the horse industry and to assist in the direction of BCQHA. Gen single handedly


Association grandmother,


started many projects that most people did not under- stand. She had insight to- wards the BIG picture and future. She strived for knowledge and futuristic goals for the Horse Industry. Gen was wife, mother, mentor,


friend, educator, organizer and a very active woman. She loved doing all this for other people, primarily BCQHA. Gen was ex- tremely proud of her family and coached and supported her daughter Jean Matheson Carnes on her journey to be- coming an AQHA World Championship in Western Horsemanship. Gen was respected


nationally and interna- tionally for her involve- ment, dedication and accomplishments in the


horse industry. She traveled far and wide of her own ac- cord to promote the horses in British Columbia and across Canada. She asked for nothing in return. She represented us all to the highest esteem being honest and candid to benefit us all. You were loved and


will be missed Gen. Thank you for all you did! Gayle Pawley-Wilson AQHA Director-At-Large, CQHA Director One of our favourite


quotes from Gen’s obituary: “She was the embodiment of one of her favorite mottos - never a dull moment.”


Jason (Terra) Routledge of Fredericton; his grandchil- dren who he was so proud of Hannah, Hali, Ashley, Brooklyn and Abby; sisters Margaret (Late Charles) Ryder of Havelock, Marilyn (Late Lloyd McCordic) of Killams Mills, Geraldine Brown of Sussex, and Diane (Ronald) Pigeon of Sault St. Marie, ON; several nieces and nephews.


The Texas A&M Vet-


emergency management ed- ucation, development of new knowledge in emer- gency preparedness educa- tion and response, and building on the legacy of service that is at the heart of Texas A&M University. Visit the VET team’s re- sponse page for Hurricane Harvey to learn how you can aid in the team’s efforts.


AAEP Foundation


disaster response team in the country, developing and providing


cutting-edge


ation of Equine Practitioners Foundation’s Equine Disas- ter Relief Fund is accepting aid to help horses in Texas, Louisiana and other states affected by Hurricane Har- vey. Fund donations will be distributed among credible programs and organizations that are helping with recov- ery and rebuilding efforts in the aftermath and toward preparedness efforts for fu- ture disasters. The AAEP Foundation will work with agencies and veterinary


The American Associ-


through the AAEP Founda- tion.


Commission has been serv- ing Texas Animal Agricul- ture since 1893 and is assisting in response and re- covery. In accordance with


members of the affected states to identify the needs of the equine community. Read more to find out how you can support the needs of these


equine victims


Texas Animal Health Commission Texas Animal Health


available about the relief ef- forts, we will provide up- dates on www.aqha.com and the Association’s social media platforms.


Pascoe And Castillo Deserve High-Fives For Stellar Sunday At Ajax Downs


trainer from Pontypool, ON won five of the eight races at Ajax Downs on Sunday, August 13 including both major stakes races. Pascoe saddled the 2-year-old Too


330 yards in :17.280 for an 83 speed index. LS Prince, a $7,000 purchase by


chol and his late wife Marlene, had finished third in one of three trials for the Futurity and was making his third career start. The son of Fire Finder – Gotta Blazin Body, by Chicks a Blazin, broke well from post 10 and stayed clear of a chain reaction of bumping for rivals to his inside and got up to catch favoured Junoim- zoomin. The flashy sorrel gelding raced


things rolling for Pascoe and Kwiecien when she romped in a maiden allowance race, her fourth start of the season. The filly won the 330-yard dash by 1 ½ lengths in :17.210 for an 85 speed index. Kwiecien purchased the 2-year-


day,” said Pascoe. “I don’t even know what to say.” Island Vodka (in race two) got


Scott, his first stakes win as a rider, and the gelding has now earned a berth to the $180,000 (US) final of the Adequan Derby at Prairie Meadows in Iowa on Oct. 14. “It’s amazing, just an amazing


Kwiecien, won one of two Trials for the Derby and edged stablemate De- nali Teller Off by a nose to win the final in :19.910 for 400 yards, result- ing in an impressive 102 speed index. LS Prince was ridden by Josh


Castillo, also won five races on the af- ternoon, a career highlight for the young man who moved his tack from Alberta one year ago. Too Much White, bred by McNi-


were responsible for the first three fin- ishers in the Derby as Denali Teller Off and Maryland Magic completed the triactor. Pascoe’s main jockey, Ramiro


Much White to win the $72,550 On- tario Sires Stakes Futurity for owner Gary McNichol of Cobourg, ON, and LS Prince to win the $30,420 Adequan Derby Challenge for owner Milena Kwiecien or Burlington. In fact, Pascoe and Kwiecien


Photo of LS Prince by New Image Media


races he will never forget. The 44-year-old Quarter Horse


By Jennifer Morrison Jason Pascoe had a day at the


the FEMA Emergency Re- sponse Plan and/or the State of Texas Emergency plan in the following areas: animal ownership identification, coordinating livestock evac- uation and much more. Learn more about the efforts made by the Texas Animal Health Commission, and how you can help! As more information is


Too Much White


rider were right back in the winner’s circle with Rockin Miss Kitty, a 5- year-old mare by the top American stallion PYC Paint Your Wagon. Claimed for $10,000 from her 2017 debut in May, Rockin Miss Kitty has won two of four races for her new owner. She sped 300 yards in :15.680 for a 92 speed index.


2017 Executive & Board of Directors President: Cheryl Norris, 613-608-3608, snappysdevil@aol.com Vice-President: Stephanie Burns Secretary: Sheryl Chillson, petiteheartstrings@gmail.com Past President: Shawna Crawford, crawfordqh@gmail.com Treasurer: Deb Knapton Directors: Doug MacDougall - jjaneymac295@hotmail.com Jane MacDougall - jjaneymac295@hotmail.com


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old Texas-bred filly by Triple Vodka in January of this year at the Heritage Place Mixed sale for $5,700 (US). This was the first winner of the day to be ridden by Castillo. A race later, the owner, trainer and


Services, which he owns with partner Bryanne Langford, won with brown 3- year-old Miromar, an Oklahoma-bred who sizzled to a 101 speed index with 400 yards in :19.50. The son of Ivory James, also ridden by Castillo has won three of his four starts at Ajax Downs in 2017.


In race six, Pascoe’s GFR Equine


Photos by New Image Media Story courtesy of Ontario Racing - www.ontarioracing.com


Directors: Barb Downer - downer2020@bell.net Dianne Runtz - dianner13@hotmail.com Jenna Misener - mjmquarterhorses@gmail.com Matt Misener - mjmquarterhorses@gmail.com Laura Coburn, laura.winn.coburn@gmail.com Colleen McFadden Joanne Dorion


www.eoqha.com Great Shows, Great Horses,


Great Friends


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