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Equine Veterinarians Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards


Four Ontario equine veterinarians


were honoured on March 7, 2018 at the On- tario Association of Equine Practitioners Annual General Meeting and Continuing Education evening held in Guelph, Ontario. Respected and revered by their colleagues, these veterinarians are ground-breakers in their respective fields and have dedicated, in total, a remarkable 182 years to the vet- erinary profession.


OAEP Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Awards


lines are still being used worldwide. Dr. Weber had a strong commitment to the rac- ing industry and to providing as much as- sistance as needed to racing participants and racehorse veterinarians to keep the sport clean. Dr. Weber also volunteered on the Equine Canada Equine Medication Control Committee and was a key advisor for the development of new rules. He helped Equine Canada to establish an ex- cellent relationship with the testing labora- tory and to have reliable guidelines which provided veterinarians with an improved ability to treat healthissues in performance horses. Mike officially retired from the CPMA in 2010 and has been sorely missed. Dr. Weber received a standing ovation from those in attendance when he received his award from.


Dr. Darryl Bonder Dr. Darryl Bonder received his DVM


Dr. Laura Smith-Maxie (right) accepts her award from Dr. Mary Bell


Dr. Laura Smith Maxie Dr. Laura Smith-Maxie received her


DVM from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1966. She completed a Master’s Degree in Large Animal Medicine under Dr. Russ Willoughby. She also spent a significant amount of time at Cornell University in Neurology under Dr. Joe Mayhew. Dr. Smith-Maxie was the first woman to be a part of the OVC large animal faculty with a Large Animal Neurology specialty. Her passion for the horse has been lifelong. In 1975, Dr. Smith-Maxie took a 2-


year leave of absence to teach at the Uni- versity of Nairobi veterinary school. During this time she steeplechased, raced, hunted and evented. One could never ac- cuse Laura of being timid on or around a horse. She also married her husband Grant Maxie, DVM while in Africa. She was one of the very few women


practicing large animal medicine at the time and thus became a role model, paving the way for the many who followed . She has always strived for excellence while uncon- ditionally sharing her knowledge , assess- ments and recommendations and she continues to provide neurological consul- tations and assist practitioners today.


Dr. Darryl Bonder accepts his award from Dr. Jessica Peatling


from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1977 where he received the Fowler award for the highest proficiency in equine medi- cine and surgery. As one of the first equine surgeons in Canada to perform arthroscopic surgery, he continued to blaze a trail in the equine surgical field. As co-founder of Toronto Equine Hospital and a fixture on the backstretch of Woodbine Racetrack, Dr. Bonder carved a globally recognized and respected career that embodied his passions for both surgery and Thoroughbred racing. Dr. Bonder has been a past president of the OAEP, and a member of the Federal Drug Advisory Committee to Racetracks Canada. He has also had a longstonding commitment to equine welfare through his continued association with the LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society. Dr. Bonder continues to provide veterinary ex- pertise to the thoroughbred industry. Dr. Jessica Peatling created a wonderful video montage to celebrate his career.


Port Colborne Saddle Club


July 8, July 22, August 12. All shows start at 9:30 am. Shows are held at the Humber- stone Centennial Park. Club website is www.portcolbornesaddleclubinc.bravesites .com,


portcolbornesaddleclub@gmail.com Conestoga CADORA


All shows this year will be held at Corner- stone Equestrian. June 24, July 29, Aug. 26. www.conestogacadora.com


Rockton Agricultural Society 2018 Events


Oct. 5-8, 2018 - Rockton World’s Fair For more information visit www.rockton- worldsfair.com


Angelstone Tournaments


Spring Tour 2/ The Headwaters Cup CSI2* - June 13- 17 Summer Tour 1/ The Champions CSI2* - August 15-19 2/ The National CSI3* - August 22-26 3/ The International CSI2* - August 29- Sept. 2. For more information visit: http://angel- stone.ca/tournaments/


Ontario Cutting Horse Association


July - OCHA FUN DAY to be determined Aug 11-12 - Location to be determined Aug 31 - Paris Fair Sept 1-2 - Fletcher’s Horseworld Sept 8-9 - Russell Fair September 22-23 - Minshall Farms SHOW TIMES Saturday Shows- Horses on the grounds at 10:00 am- Show starts at 11:00 am Sunday Shows- Horses on the grounds at 9:00- Show starts at 10:00 am


Rusty Gaits Saddle Club


Shows - June 17, July 15, August 19. For more information please see their Face- book page or call Sherry Black 519-200- 9475


Western Ontario Region Pony Club Email:


Regional Prince Philip Games - July 7 at the Centre Wellington Community Sport- splex in Fergus, ON Regional Dressage - July 14th at Twisted Pine Farm Regional Show Jumping - July 15th at Cornerstone Stables Regional Tetrathlon - August 11th (Guelph, ON) & August 12th (Caledon Riding Club) Regional D Rally - August 12th at the Caledon Riding Club National Show Jumping - August 23rd - 26th at the Iron Horse Equestrian Complex http://canadianponyclub.org/WesternOn- tario/


Rockton Saddle Club Show Dates 2018 July 14, Aug 11, Sept 8 Rain Dates June 16, August 18. Show starts at 10:00 AM


Welsh Pony and Cob Association of Ontario


The Welsh Summer Classic: July 14th at TLC Quarter Horses, Hillsburg, Ontario The Canadian All Welsh Championship and Sport Pony Show - August 5th at Pickering Horse Centre, Pickering Ontario Other Welsh Pony & Cob high points shows are held at the following locations: Caledon: June 10 - www.caledonfair.ca Sutton


Fair: August 12 -


www.suttonfair.com Arthur Fall Fair: September 8 - www.arthurfallfair.com Brampton Fall Fair: September 16 - www.bramptonfair.com The Great North Exhibition: September 21 - www.greatnorthernex.com Lindsay Exhibition: September 22 - https://lindsayex.com Markham Fair: September 29 - www.markhamfair.ca Erin Fall Fair: October 7 - www.erinfair.com For more information about


welsh shows, please check out: wpcao.com/events Visit wpcao.com . Contact welshponyand- cobontario@gmail.com


Ancaster Saddle Club


July 15, August 19, September 16 Rain Date: September 30 Location: Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trin- ity Road, Jerseyville. More info: visit https://ancastersaddleclub.weebly.com


Bertie Willoughby Saddle Club


May 20, June 17, July 15, July 29, August 19. Raindate: August 26. All shows start at 930am.Shows are held at the Humberstone Centennial Park in Port Colborne, 2684 Vimy Road. Pre-entries will be accepted. Simply print an entry form from the web- site fill it out and scan and email to the president@bertiewilloughbysaddleclu- binc.name


Dressage Niagara Events


June 24 - Dressage Niagara presents Through the Judges Eye Clinic July 22 - Dressage Niagara Bronze/Silver Competition #2 Aug. 19 - Dressage Niagara Bronze/Silver Competition #3 Held at Effingham Stables 2366 Effingham Street, Ridgeway, ON L0S 1M0. (905) 609-0987, www.dressageniagara.com


RBR Saddle Club Shows


Sunday, July 22, Teeswater Fairgrounds. Sunday, Aug 19, Same location. Perform- ance registration office closes at 8:15am, 8:30 show start. Games will not start before 1pm. Registration office closes at 12:30. Day permits and memberships available. Contact through the RBR Saddle


Club Facebook page for up to date details or rbrsaddle.weebly.com has details too.


Send in all your 2018 Show Dates! Deadline June 21st!


Canadian Hunter Derby Dates


Eastern Qualifiers May 18 - $3,000 Canadian Hunter Derby, National Bromont June 8 - $3,000 Canadian Hunter Derby, $500 Jr/Am Derby, Angelstone June 10 - $3,000 Stable Rights Hunter Derby, Concours Hippique du Parc, Blainville June 15 - $3,000 Canadian Hunter Derby, $500 Jr/Am Derby, Angelstone June 24 - $3,000 Ottawa Welcome Hunter Derby, Wesley Clover Park, Ottawa June 30 - $3,000 Sarah Cole Cider Canadian Hunter Derby, CSO Blainville


July 4-8 - $3,000 Purina Hunter Derby, Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park July 7 - $3,000 The First Nova Scotia Canadian Hunter Derby, Restless Pines Tournament July 13 - $10,000 Ottawa National Hunter Derby, Wesley Clover Park, Ottawa July 21 - $5,000 Ottawa International Hunter Derby, Wesley Clover Park, Ottawa July 28 - $5,000 Canadian Hunter Derby, International Bromont Aug 8-12 - $3,000 Exclusively Equine Gifts & Decor Hunter Derby, Caledon


Pan Am Equestrian Park Aug 12 - $5,000 Desjardins Hunter Derby, Concours Hippique du Parc, Blainville Aug 17 - $3,000 Canadian Hunter Derby, $500 Jr/Am Derby, Angelstone Aug 24 - $3,000 Canadian Hunter Derby, $500 Jr/Am Derby, Angelstone Aug 31 - $3,000 Canadian Hunter Derby, $500 Jr/Am Derby, Angelstone Sept. 10 - $4,000 les caisses des riv- ières Chaudière et Etchemins Hunter Derby, Concours Hippique de Lévis For more information visit


www.hunterderby.ca


Western Ontario Region Pony Club


Dr. Mike Weber (right) accepts his award from Dr. Stan Henderson


Dr. Mike Weber Dr. Mike Weber graduated from the


Ontario Veterinary College in 1971. He spent 34 years with the Canadian Pari- Mutuel Association (CPMA) where he was Manager of Veterinary Services. He was instrumental in developing medication withdrawal guidelines to assist participants in the horse racing industry. These guide-


Located in Western Ontario, we are a region of the Canadian Pony Club dedicated to encouraging youth leadership, responsibility and compassion through education and stable/horse management.


We hold region wide competitions in Quiz, Rally, Tetrathlon, Dressage, Show Jumping, Prince Philip Games and Le Trec as well as regular education sessions and a camp in the summer.”


Now accepting memberships e: wor@canadianponyclub.org • wor.ponyclub.ca


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