36/ JUNE 2018 THE RIDER


Almonte Training Camp Offers Information and Opportunity for Para-Dressage Athletes on High Performance Pathway


Ottawa, ON, May 22, 2018 – Equestrian Canada (EC) hosted a successful Para- Dressage Training Camp with FEI 5* Para-Dressage Judge, Sarah Rodger (GBR) and EC Para-Dressage High Performance


host for three days of per- sonalized training and edu- cation in high performance para-dressage in advance of the Ottawa Dressage Festi- val (ODF). Each day, five athletes rode FEI para-dres- sage tests and received im- mediate feedback on their performances from Rodger and Milkins, who used video playback to illustrate their analysis and suggestions. The afternoons ended with a theory session that further delved into the technical as- pects of a winning perform- ance.


been really instrumental to making the whole show weekend really come to-


“The training camp has


Leader, Clive Milkins, on May 13-15, 2018 in Al- monte, ON. Willaway Farm played


Technical


gether,” said Kim Scott, a Grade III para-dressage ath- lete from Victoria, BC. “Be- tween the riding sessions and the theory, it’s all wrapped up nicely.” Rodger, who has over


marks.’ So, you can learn an awful lot about how to pick up the marks and improve your score.” Rodger’s observations


helped the participating ath-


going down the centre line if you don’t know what the judge wants to see,” said Rodger. “This is an ideal op- portunity to talk to the judge and listen to comments so that riders can go, ‘I’ve got to ride clear transitions, ride straight down the centre line, and I’ll pick up marks. If I cut the corner or ride a square circle,


I’ll lose


two decades of experience as an FEI Para-Dressage Judge, believes that events like the Para-Dressage Training Camp are essential competition training because they provide insight into the judge’s mind. “There’s no point


not only valuable for sea- soned competitors like Scott and Surnoski, but also for athletes in the beginning stages of their high perform- ance careers. “We’re just starting in


para-dressage, and it’s been a great experience,” said So- phie Lehoux of Rosemère, QC, who is a Grade V clas-


these events, judges are crit- ical for a purpose: they want to see the best out of you,” said Jason Surnoski, a Grade II athlete from Whitby, ON, who also competed at ODF. “When I am riding, my horse tends to lean and curl in. Sarah got me to get him up, and that’s what I took from the training camp to make myself better. Being a therapeutic rider or just rid- ing on your own, you don’t always get that knowledge or encouragement.” The training camp was


Lochhead, Elfie Henley, Diana Andrews, Sophie Lehoux, Nathalie Desrosiers, Clive Milkins, Kim Scott, Emma Marler, Jennifer Hardy, Jason Surnoski, Kendra Flynn-Stronach , JoAnne Chevalier


Willaway Farm provided a warm and welcoming environment for the Para-Dressage Training Camp. Back Row (L to R): Jamie-Ann Goodfellow, Catherine Bridges, Aaron Kadis, Joanne Lochhead, Pauline


Front Row (L to R): Jody Schloss, Sarah Rodger, Robyn Andrews. Photo Credit: © EC/Christine Peters


sified athlete. “Everybody was great, the place was amazing, and we’re really happy that we decided to come. How the team put everything together was great for the horse and the athletes.” Susan Allen, who owns


watch people learning from these spectacular coaches,” said Allen. “To be able to be the host farm for this has been such an honour and a pleasure, and we’re really looking forward to the next time.” In addition to three


The Equestrian Canada (EC) Para-Dressage Training Camp, held May 13-15, 2018 in Almonte, ON, featured live feedback on test riding from FEI 5* Para-Dressage Judge, Sara Rodger (GBR) and EC Para-Dressage High Performance Technical Leader, Clive Milkins. L to R: JoAnne Chevalier, Sarah Rodger, Nathalie Desrosiers, Sophie Lehoux Photo Credit: © EC/Jamie-Ann Goodfellow


Senior Industry Leaders Selected For Key ORM Leadership Positions


Notice To Industry Toronto, May 9 - Ontario Racing Man- agement (ORM) welcomes senior in- dustry leaders, Katherine Curry and John Siscos to the organization. Ms. Curry becomes the organiza-


tion’s first Executive Director, while Mr. Siscos assumes the newly estab- lished role of Director, Marketing, Communications and Stakeholder Re- lations. As Executive Director, Ms. Curry


will oversee all day-to-day operations of the organization, including the trans- parent administration of funding, and purse management. She comes to ORM after three years as Woodbine Enter- tainment’s Vice President, Legal and Compliance. In that role, Ms. Curry fo- cused on regulatory compliance, risk management and corporate gover- nance, as well as general commercial issues. Previous to her time with Wood- bine Entertainment, Ms. Curry per- formed similar roles with Productivity


bine Entertainment subsidiary that will implement the Ontario Racing Board of Directors approved business plan.


ple to lead ORM,” said Hugh Mitchell, Board of Directors, Ontario Racing. “John is on a first-name basis with many of our industry’s most prominent stakeholders both in Ontario and be- yond; while Katherine’s leadership has already led to the successful merger of Ontario Racing and the Standardbred Alliance, in addition to finalizing the historic fundraising agreement.” ORM is a wholly owned, Wood-


gressively senior leadership experience garnered throughout his career with Woodbine Entertainment. Heading communications at Woodbine Enter- tainment since 2013, Mr. Siscos is uniquely aware of and connected to all industry issues and personnel. “Katherine and John are ideal peo-


Media Inc., The TDL Group Corp., and others. Mr. Siscos brings a wealth of pro-


days of invaluable insight, athletes left with Golden Horseshoe products gener- ously donated by Wecan Sales. “It was a really, really


Willaway Farm, was pleased to see the athletes capitalize on Rodger and Milkin’s ex- pertise to help move them forward in their para-dres- sage careers. “It has been amazing to


Milkins. “We ramped the pressure up testing people’s knowledge, but at no point have the horses been stressed or tired. The venue has been fantastic, and the support from EC and its funding partners has been great. Onwards and up- wards!” EC would like to thank


letes determine what they need to put more thought and training towards at home in order to improve their test riding. “When you come to


all participants, as well as the presenters, volunteers, and horse owners. The train- ing camp would not have been possible with the time, energy and support of these many individuals. EC would also like to give a special thanks to Allen and the Will- away Farm staff for provid- ing such a warm welcome to their beautiful facilities, and to Kerstin Blaeske, who do- nated the use of her horse, Kahlua for both the training camp and ODF. For more information


good three days,” concluded


on Para-Equestrian sport in Canada, visit www.eques- trian.ca/sport/para-eques- trian.


ceived feedback on their performance from Rodger and Milkins. In the afternoon, theory sessions provided an


opportunity for in-depth analysis of what makes a good technical performance.


Photo Credit: © EC/Caroline Soble


Help a Heroic Horse Lover Win $2,000!


vember/December issue of Horse Canada and they will receive a trophy, plus $2,000 to continue their work.


lic will vote for their favourite from August 6th to September 6th. The winner’s story will be featured in the No-


15th at horse-canada.com/heroes-of-the-horse. The finalists will be posted online and the pub-


effort to improve the lives of a horse or horses by preserving or restoring their welfare or making a marked contribution to their well-being in some spe- cial way. Please note that previous winners are not eligible for entry. Nominations are being accepted now, until July


your help to recognize people who go above and beyond to advocate, promote, care for and rescue horses in need. We will make a donation of $2,000 to help the winning Hero of the Horse in their work. Nominate someone you feel has made a special


in 2017 yielded an impressive group of more than 50 nomi- nees from across the country. We were overwhelmed with touching stories of sacrifice and determination and words of praise and support for these dedicated horse lovers. This year’s nomination period is open now, and we need


Horse Canada’s inaugural Heroes of the Horse contest


Granville, PEI. Fell operates Handibear Hills horse rescue where she offers a horsemanship program, Trailblazers, and an equine assisted therapy program, Horses 4 Autism. She used the $2,000 prize to purchase hay for her equine charges. Fell was heartened by the support of friends, students and the Canadian horse community, and says the exposure from the contest injected new life into her work.


The inaugural winner was Yogi Fell, from South


Each day, athletes rode FEI para-dressage tests and re-


Horse Shows


2018 ●


For more information please visit www.foxrunhorseproducts.com


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52