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2018 Can-Am Equine Expo Hall of Fame Inductees


When it comes to paying tribute to the great members


of the horse community, the producers of the Can-Am Equine Expo take a very serious stance. For them, there can be no “horsing around” when it comes to recognizing industry leaders, both past and present, whose inspiring contributions set a standard of excellence for contempo- rary horse enthusiasts and, with equal force, light the way for future participants in the dynamic World of Horses. Two renowned members of the horse community will


be inducted into the Hall of Fame at this year’s Can-Am Equine Expo. Ross Millar, the show’s creator, is a staunch supporter of the idea of raising the banner of distinction in honour of industry leaders. With great pride, he is pleased to announce that Kevin Rundle and Barry Finn have been selected for admission in a special ceremony at this year’s show, scheduled for April 6-8 at the Markham Fairgrounds. These two distinguished Canadians will re- ceive their lifetime awards for their contributions to the equine industry as part of Can-Am’sEvening Extravaganza on Friday, April 6 — a fitting tribute from a grateful com- munity of friends, fans, and horse enthusiasts.


Kevin Rundle Pioneering Equine Dentistry in Ontario


Rundle, an expert in horse dentition, was a veteran of the Can-Am show, and his lively presentations about the role teeth play in establishing effective communication be- tween horses and riders were always a must for riding en- thusiasts. Rundle’s induction into the Hall of Fame is a well-deserved acknowledgement of his pioneering efforts in the field of equine care.


Barry Finn Owner & Publisher of The Rider


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Barry Finn Hold your horses - that’s not all! Barry Finn, the pub- Kevin Rundle When we hear expressions like “champing at the bit,”


“eat like a horse,” and “straight from the horse’s mouth,” chances are we come to realize one of the most important things about equine anatomy: the dental well-being of horses is a vital part of their overall health. The late Kevin


lisher of The Rider, joins Rundle as an inductee into the Can-Am Hall of Fame. Finn is a second-generation in- ductee: his father, Aiden Finn, was similarly honoured at Can-Am’s first Hall of Fame ceremony in 2013. As a long-time member of Ontario’s horse industry, Finn through his publication and his social-media savviness has had an incalculable effect on establishing new standards of information-sharing to both the Western and the English sectors of the riding communities. His reach is impressive, and his induction is a natural reflection of the profound impact of The Rider as an all-breed, all-discipline news- paper.


Can-Am News Release


North Eastern Reined Cow Horse Alliance


President – Barb McCaughey 519-274-9133 Vice-President - Mary Baks 519-881-8684 Secretary – Nicole Van Esch 519-476-7712 Membership - Greg Crispin 519-323-6580 Treasurer – Mary Jo MacDonnell 519-270-3110 Directors: Darren Bilyea 780-273-0339 Nelson Bilyea 519-225-2130 Steve Close 519-323-7742 Lisa Mayer 519-270-5273


Barb Daudlin 519-819-2523 Chet Martin 519-591-8728


Bilyea, Greg Crispin or Barb McCaughey. You can also follow updates on our Facebook -


The North Eastern Reined Cow Horse Alliance 2018 show schedule : May 19-20 - Fletcher’s Horse World, Waterford, ON July 7-8 - Fletcher’s Horse World, Waterford, ON August 17 - Ilderton Fairgrounds, Ilderton, ON (co-sanc- tioned with Ontario Quarter Horses’ AQHA show) Sept 1-2 - Ilderton Fairgrounds, Ilderton, ON For Information please contact: Mary Baks, Darren


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