OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2017 THE RIDER /7 2017 Horse Country Excellence Awards Celebrating Excellence in the Equine Industry – 2017 The Headwaters Equine Leadership Group celebrated leader-


ship & dedication to the equine industry at the Headwaters Horse Country Excellence Awards on September 30th, 2017. Hosted at the Caledon Equestrian Park, as the competition season came to an end for 2017, recipients, their guests and industry colleagues enjoyed a casual evening of networking, followed by official recognition of four equine industry leaders who exemplify excellence and who, through their work and vision, have helped the Headwaters region become a centre of equine excellence in the Province of Ontario. The awards recognized the following Headwaters industry lead-


ers. Equestrian Management Group


LEADERSHIP IN INDUSTRY BUILDING Sponsored by RAM Equestrian The Leadership in Industry Building award honoured the


Equestrian Management Group in recognition of their significant contributions demonstrating outstanding leadership, dedication and life-long service aiming to grow the equine industry in Headwaters and beyond. The award was presented to EMG partners Craig Collins, John


Weir and Bob Carey by Town of Caledon Councillor, Nick deBoer. The Equestrian Management Group has helped position the Town of Caledon and Headwaters Horse Country as an internationally rec- ognized destination for horse sport competition.


Angelstone Tournaments


LEADERSHIP IN PROMOTING THE EQUINE SPORT Sponsored by Dutch Masters Design & Con- struction Services The Leadership in Promoting the Equine


Sport award was presented to Angelstone Tour- naments in recognition of their service and ded- ication to the ongoing growth and development of the equine sport and industry in Headwaters. The award was presented by Town of Erin


Councillor, John Brennan, who spoke about the impact Angelstone Tournaments has made in the Town of Erin and indeed the entire Headwaters region. “Angelstone Tournaments is bringing out


new competitors and new audiences to eques- trian sport, which is a great thing for our entire industry ” said award sponsor and President of Dutch Masters Design & Construction, Gary vanBolderen.


Susan Fripp


LEADERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE Sponsored by Rodeo Management Group (Ross Millar Entertainment Group)


The Award Winners


Equestrian Management Group - Leadership In Industry Building Susan Fripp - Leadership for the Future Award The Leadership for the Future award was presented to Susan


Fripp in recognition of her passion for the equine industry and her commitment to developing meaningful partnerships between youth and the industry. The award recognizes Susan’s lifetime commitment to provid-


ing a place where people of all ages and walks of life can learn to ride safely, correctly, and where they can gain an appreciation and education for all things equestrian. Susan Fripp is the owner of the Caledon Equestrian School, and


a long-term champion of the equine industry in Headwaters and all of Ontario.


Nobleton Feed Mill & Budson’s


LEADERSHIP IN EQUINE BUSINESS Sponsored by Headwaters Tourism. The Leadership in Equine Business award was presented to No-


bleton Feed Mill & Budson’s in recognition of their commitment to and impact on the growth and development of the equine industry in Headwaters. The award was presented to Alf Budweth Jr. and Dave Bud-


Nobleton Feed Mill & Budson’s - Leadership In Equine Business


weth, owners of Nobleton Feed Mill and Budson’s, and recognizes not only their family’s long-term commitment to the equestrian and agriculture sector in Headwaters, but also honours and recognizes their entire team who deliver outstanding service to their customers across the region.


Awards by Ann Clifford


Awards by Ann Clifford The Award The award was created by Ann Clifford in the design of her


award winning statue entitled Wide Open Spaces. The statue incor- porates the variety of landscapes found in Headwaters including hills, rocks, streams and farmer’s fences


Before you Blanket: Visit Equine Guelph’s ThermoRegulator Healthcare Tool Story by: Jackie Bellamy-Zions


Guelph, ON - Fall is a popular time for horse owners to go blanket shopping but before you dash out to purchase the lat- est in equine haute couture or the warmest rug with the most fill, consider what your horse really needs. Equine Guelph has partnered with internation- ally renowned blanket manufacturer, Bucas of Ireland to bring you the ‘Ther- moRegulator Online Healthcare Tool’. Strolling into the saddlery for a


rug, without an understanding of the fac- tors at play in thermoregulation could result in overheating, dehydration or sickness due to chilling. Depending on


your climate, the choice to buy a blanket may mean purchasing several blankets, especially if the temperatures fluctuate quite widely throughout the day or if you have chosen to clip your horse. Re- member- just because you are cold does not mean the horse is cold! “It is impor- tant to consider your horse’s hair coat, health, age and body condition score when deciding if a rug is required,” says Gayle Ecker, director of Equine Guelph. The ThermoRegulator Tool will lead horse owners through an interactive body condition score module. Then there is the matter of a good


fit. See the video on measuring and learn the differences between North


American and European sizing. Also, consider your horse’s build and be sure to mention if your horse is stocky, lean, broad shouldered or high withered to the seller. Many tack shops will allow you to take the blanket home to try it on; pro- viding you practice good biosecurity and throw on a clean stable sheet first. Blan- kets that are too big drop off the neck onto the shoulders and can cause painful pressure sores and rub marks. Visit the ThermoRegulator tool to learn the six most common problem areas and how to pick the right rug for your horse if you are going to be blanketing. Did you know a clean and dry hair


horse’s ability to perform thermoregula- tion? In the winter, the longer hairs of their coat fluff up in reaction to plum- meting temperatures and trap air close to the body providing some insulation from the cold. Other winter thermoreg- ulation needs include increased forage to fuel their furnace and adequate water intake to keep all that hay moving smoothly through the digestive system. Check out the Cold Hard Facts info- graphic within the tool to learn more about thermoregulation in the winter in- cluding the horse’s “thermoneutral zone”! “Bucas is pleased to support


coat are two crucial key elements to a Equine Guelph’s online educational re-


source, the ‘ThermoRegulator Health- care Tool’, says Ulf Casselbrant, man- aging director of Bucas . “It is an excellent online resource for the horse owner in understanding the principles of thermoregulation in horses and helpful in the proper use of blanket protection for their horse.” To learn more about thermoregu-


lation and to decide if your horse is a candidate to be covered by a blanket − go to the ThermoRegulator Healthcare Tool.


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