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Mary Elizabeth (Liz) Barnes 10/02/1935 – 04/21/2018
Ontario equestrian passed away peacefully at Fenelon Court, Fenelon Falls ON after over- coming serious health issues in the pass 13 months. Formerly of Tottenham
ON, loving mother of Libby Brett of Four Mile Lake ON and Jim Barnes of Mulmur Twp. Grandmother of 4 and great- grandmother of 9. Liz was an incidental influ-
Liz Barnes, 83, long-time
(OCDA). Following the sale of the Tot-
ence in the Ontario horse scene as were many of that era. In the late 1950s, with her mother
R.E.Gil, Liz started 3 Gaits Farm close to Toronto. By 1961, they had the moved the board- ing stable to the Tottenham area and operated under the name Mockingbird Arabians owning, standing and campaigning 2 renowned Arabian stallions of the time - the chestnut, Bar D R Ragal, and the grey, Zabou. In 1969, Liz was the Vice President of the Ara- bian Horse Association of Eastern Canada (AHAEC). Along with husband Norm Barnes (long-time EC Steward) and both children competed in Arabian shows, Com- petitive Trail with OCTRA as well as open shows and fairs with Ara- bians, Quarter Horses and Ap- paloosas. By 1973, Canada’s original
From Our Founder
Remembering May 1984
The cover of The Rider fea-
tured a classic photo of Separate Cheques SI 99, a 1979 AQHA chestnut stallion owned by Jim & Gail Henderson of Cooksville, On- tario and trained by Tim Lawrence.
The Burlington-Aldershot
Lions club were still promoting show entries for their June Interna- tional Horse Show. The show man- ager was Wayne Ormerod, J.P. Wisers and Absorbine were show sponsors.
“horse whisperer” Milo E. Hether- ington (1900-1992), joined Liz and her mother forming Triple E Train- ing Centre. Liz was one of the 4 founding members of the newly formed Tottenham Equestrians around 1976 and the training centre was the hub for the shows and other events. At the same time Liz and Milo were joined by Gerry McCallum and switched disci- plines into the driving world with the newly formed Central Ontario Pleasure Driving Association (COPDA) and later Ontario Com- bined Driving Association
The QROOI were promoting
their Rags to Riches Futurity with an estimated purse of $75,000.00. The event was held at Picov Downs. Jack Morrison was the fu- turity contact person and Nabisco Foods were sponsors.
Renee Ward riding Vaneagles
Little Dude were featured in The Rider’s May edition having won the Sterivet Barrel Futurity at Quar- terama ‘84. They took home a re- ally nice trophy and $3,073.95 from the added purse.
Charlotte Bolton & Lucky
Legs Jet from Texas took home a cool $5,780.00 in the Quarterama ‘84 Absorbine Barrel Race.
WHAO released a partial show
learn new computer skills but taught computers at the Newmar- ket Seniors Centre. At the same time, she became an accomplished photographer pushing herself and others to excel in their skills. Her photography complimented her lifelong skills as a talented artist. The Celebration of Life was
held on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 in Newmarket. The family requests that memorial donations go to the charity of your choice.
schedule of 7 events for 1984. Les Sowden was the WHAO president, Shirley Crane was immediate past president and Herb Towers was vice president. Their show season was underway with the May 13 show at Richmond Hill.
On May 5th the Grey County
Riders presented a clinic by Peter Cameron at the Walker Stables in Holland Centre.
Col. Al Greco was again up to
his old tricks of selling top quality tack and trailers at a discounted price.
The Ontario Rodeo Associa-
tion published their annual mem- bership fee of $40.00. The president was Barry Thompson and 1st VP
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tenham farm, Liz continued to successfully compete in driving at local events and the big US events like Walnut Hill, Or- chard Park and Metamora first with her single, pinto pony Pikkle. Then with a pair Pikkle and Dill and later with her Very Small Equine (VSE) Jeffy while continuing to be active as a judge, clinician and board member of the driving clubs. To keep herself busy Liz, managed the Ontario Guernsey Association during the 1990 World Conference and when re- tired from the office world took on court records transcription. Never one to sit still in retire- ment Liz undertook not only to
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In Memoriam: Conrad Laurin (1933-2018)
Ottawa, ON, April 6, 2018 – Equestrian Canada (EC) ex- tends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the late Conrad Laurin of Laval, QC, who passed away due to cancer on April 1, 2018 at the age of 84. Laurin was one of EC’s
longest-running officials. He joined EC in 1981, and soon received his certification as a Hunter, Hunter Seat Equitation and Jumper Judge, and as a Steward in all disciplines. In 2009, Laurin brought his skills to the international stage and became an FEI 2* Jumping Steward.
tal figure in the equestrian in- dustry on a regional level in his native Quebec, as well as at the national level. He was a famil- iar face in Blainville, QC, where he officiated at count- less shows over several decades - starting with the 1991 Coup des Amériques de Blainville, and continuing through to the end of the 2017 season. Laurin was the go-to resource for coaches, athletes and organizers alike, and even those he spoke to for just a few minutes at a horse show have
was Bill Leggette. They were under way with their first Rodeo of the season at Markham Fair Grounds on May 25th.
Marilyn Wells was the
contact person for the ORA’s Rough Stock School on May 19-21.
The Mucklestones were
promoting their AQHA Supreme AQHA Champion Stallion Sugar Sabre standing at $1,000.00
Jerry Kinsella, ORA
Rodeo Champion, was writing a column in The Rider for the Cowboy Chapter of Christian Athletes.
Revenue Canada back in
1984 under the full direction of Pierre Elliot Trudeau under- took the task of coming down real hard on horse farms. It seems that the Liberals blew us into a super deficit unknown before in Canadian history. Some of his victims were on the brink of bankruptcy after his revenue agents did their dirty tricks. Prime Minister Trudeau. The Rider got involved in
this caper and we were sub- jected to harassment from
Laurin was an instrumen-
lasting memories of his warmth and kindness. An exemplary volun- teer, he was always quick to offer his ex- pertise to anyone who asked, and provided in- valuable insight to EC and its programs. “Conrad was a
steadfast presence at Equestrian Canada for over three decades,” said EC CEO, Richard Mongeau. “His dedica- tion
hunter/jumper commu- nity was unparalleled, and his enthusiasm lim- itless. His absence will be sorely missed.” Laurin is survived by his
to the
wife, Myrielle Lenden; sons, Louis, François and Dominiq; grandchildren, Valérie, Louis- Philippe, Élodie and Emily; his extended family and many friends. The family will receive
family and friends at Alfred Dallaire Memoria (2159 boul Saint-Martin Est, Laval, QC) on April 6, 2018 between 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m, as well as April 7 from 10-11 a.m. The funeral will be held on April 7
Revenue Canada Agents, after publishing a story on a horse farm and how Revenue Canada were threatening them. The family gave up the
fight and I accompanied them to the Tax office in Hamilton to pay the tax. I took a picture of them at the pay wicket and was immediately set upon by security officials. They hauled me off into a back room and accused me of taking pictures of SECRET docu- ments. How childish this caper was.
After I was released from
their custody I figured that was that. Not so fast! The CRA ended up in our office sending in a scruffy and smelly agent. This guy spent a week going through our books and ended up finding one invoice were we miscalculated the tax. It was $14.00 I refused to pay and the idiots at Revenue Canada took us to court to col- lect.
In the end the horse indus-
try rose up against this Prime Minister and all was aban- doned. Those that paid lost. We ended up with new tax reg- ulations governing horse farms.
My Turn I am sure that you have
at 11 a.m. at Church Saint- Maurice de Duvernay (1961 rue Ivry, Laval, QC). In lieu of flowers, please consider mak- ing a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.
PHOTO – Equestrian Canada extends deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the late Conrad Laurin, who passed away on April 1, 2018 due to cancer at the age of 84.
PHOTO CREDIT – Cealy Tet- ley
heard of the Knights Templar. As you know they controlled Europe with their armies and millions in wealth. They could buy and sell any king in Eu- rope, which they did. This ac- tivity brings to mind the NRA in USA. I think that this group are the remnants of the Knights Templar. They can buy and sell any US politician. The second amendment in the USA Constitution is “ the right to bear arms”. This was written when the Flintlock was in use. The NRA think that this right extends to owing tanks and machine guns. Give me a break.
One of Ontario’s biggest
rip off’s are trucking firms charging for tailgate and resi- dential pick up’s and deliveries of $40.00 plus $40.00. But rest assured that this is legal as they have written it into their contracts. Another scam run- ning amuck. Wonder if they are controlled by the Knights Templar???
Thanks for looking down in this corner…
Aidan W. Finn CD Founder of The Rider 1970 President, Orange aPEEL
www.orangeapeel.com
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