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Equestrian Canada Welcomes Taylor Campbell as


National Para-Equestrian Classifier


Ottawa, ON, May 18, 2018 – Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Taylor Campbell of Toronto, ON to EC National Para-Equestrian Classifier. Campbell’s extensive qualifications include two


Master of Science degrees; the first in Biomechanics from the University of Guelph (2013), and the second in Phys- ical Therapy from the University of Toronto (2015). She brought her research background in fall prevention to Life- Spring Physiotherapy, where she has worked in the outpa- tient musculoskeletal clinic as a registered physiotherapist since 2015. In 2017, Campbell also began working at the CareWell Health Group, where she provides shadowing opportunities for undergraduate students in addition to pa- tient care. Campbell’s clinical experience is complemented by


a long history of community involvement. She has donated her time to numerous fundraisers – such as the 2012 Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Big Bike Ride and 2014 Toronto Wheelchair Relay Challenge – and shared her ex- pertise as a peer mentor, physiotherapy consultant, and guest speaker. An avid equestrian competitor, Campbell will also


act as the Para-Dressage Team Physiotherapist at the up- coming 2018 Ottawa Dressage Festival. “I am thrilled to be a part of the para-equestrian clas-


sifying team,” said Campbell. “I have been a part of the equestrian community for as long as I can remember, and am excited to take on new roles in the sport. It is an ab- solute honour to be able to work with these dedicated and hard-working athletes, as well as my fellow classifiers.” Campbell joins six other EC National Classifiers:


Robyn Allen – Thornbury, ON Kim Anderson – Saanichton, BC Mireille Bilodeau – Gatineau, QC Sue Foell (who also holds International Classifier status) – Sharon, ON Marion Slatter Blitstein – Langley, BC Dr. Paula Welton – North Alton, NS About EC National Classifiers An EC National Classifier is a person authorized by


EC to conduct evaluations for athletes who are ready to compete at EC Silver and Gold competitions. A classifier


assesses athletes in accordance with the methods and stan- dards of the Fédération Équestre International (FEI), as outlined in the FEI Classification Manual. Becoming a classifier is an opportunity to give back


to the community, enhance the life of a person with a phys- ical or visual impairment, and grow both professionally and personally. EC National Classifiers play an integral role in an athlete’s journey from grassroots to representing Canada at the international level. By providing assess- ment, classifiers are essential in supporting athletes and their coaches by helping them to identify and use the com- pensating (adaptive) aids that are best suited to their needs. EC National Classifiers have the opportunity to become International Classifiers, who are invited to competitions all around the world, including the Paralympic Games and FEI World Equestrian Games. For more information on para-equestrian classifica-


tion, visit www.equestrian.ca/sport/para-equestrian/pro- grams. Those interested in becoming an EC National Classifier are encouraged to contact Para-Dressage Coor- dinator, Jamie-Ann Goodfellow by email at jgoodfel- low@equestrian.ca or by phone at 1-866-282-8395 x 146.


Delayed Shedding?


Laminitis? - Is your senior horse challenged with a metabolic issue?


Guelph, ON, May 10, 2018 - Ah Spring; when count- less materials are covered in shedding horse hair in- cluding your clothes, car, perhaps even your couch if you don’t change out of barn clothes immediately when you get home. But what if you are not covered in your horses shedding coat? Delayed shedding or regional hypertrichosis can be early warning signs of Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID) – a metabolic condition that suppresses the immune sys- tem when high cortisol lev- els increase blood sugar levels. Look for abnormal hair coat including patches of long hair on the legs, wavy hair on the neck, changes in coat colour or shedding patterns and un- usual whisker growth. Equine Guelph’s Senior Horse Challenge healthcare tool contains useful re- sources to practice identify- ing metabolic issues. Did you know horses


Taylor Campbell of Toronto, ON has become the seventh EC National Para-Equestrian Classifier.


PHOTO CREDIT – Courtesy of Taylor Campbell


seen for laminitis have fre- quently been found to have PPID or Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)? Lamini- tis can be a sign of both metabolic issues yet it is


often treated without iden- tifying the underlying cause. There is a fair bit of


confusion in the horse world over mixing up PPID and EMS as they share many of the same clinical signs. Horses with PPID may also have some of the features of EMS. Equine Metabolic Syndrome had many previous names: pe- ripheral Cushing’s Syn- drome, pseudo Cushing’s syndrome, hypothyroidism, and insulin resistance syn- drome. Horses with EMS do


not display hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth) or delayed shedding. New re- search studies are investi- gating changes in gut microflora as another pos- sible early warning sign of EMS. PPID cases are more common in horses over 15 where EMS tends to be seen in horses over 5 years of age. Laminitis and obe- sity are often the first clues in identifying both disor- ders. Working with a veteri- narian who can perform diagnostics is necessary to conclude which disorder you are dealing with and determine the best treat-


ment options. Early warn- ing signs can be subtle and of course early diagnosis is important. “Every


year Boehringer Ingelheim


sponsors a PPID testing campaign in partnership with Animal Health Labo- ratory in Guelph,” says Guillaume Cloutier, DVM, Boehringer Ingelheim Ani- mal Health. “In 2017, out of the 442 horses that were tested, 273 (62%) had a positive result for PPID.” To learn more about


detecting early warning signs for metabolic issues and other important factors in maintaining health as your horse ages, visit Equine Guelph’s Senior Horse Challenge Health- care Tool, kindly sponsored by Boehringer


Ingel-


heimHealthcare Tool: http://www.equineguelph.c a/Tools/senior_horse.php Guelph researcher pub- lishes study on gut mi- croflora and EMS in horses http://www.equineguelph.c a/news/index.php?con- tent=528


Story by: Jackie Bellamy- Zions


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