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30/ FEBRUARY 2019 THE RIDER


Top 6 Things You’ll Learn From Doing Barn Chores


By Kathy Farrokhzad This one is for the


consuming.


dedicated barn owners and workers out there. It’s hard. It’s time- It’s often


thankless. To the outside ob-


server, it might seem that working in a barn is unre- warding and just that: chores. I mean, all you’re doing is feeding and turn- ing horses in and out, cleaning stalls and sweep- ing aisles, right? Well, anyone who


has actually worked in a barn knows differently. In fact, people who work with horses have to be- come highly skilled, be fairly athletic, and must know how to pay atten- tion to detail. While peo- ple can start with little to no experience, they usu- ally get paired with long- time horse keepers who can mentor them until they have enough experi- ence to work independ- ently.


Working in a barn


can do more than just give you a gym-level workout. Here are the top


six lessons you won’t be able to avoid if you stay long enough at the job.


6. Hard work is neces- sary


This is probably the


first thing you’ll learn if you get the chance to ever work for the horses. You’ll quickly real-


ize how you can actually move heavy things if you put your mind to it. You might have to go up and down stairs or ladders to get to the hay loft. You’ll have to fill feed bins and then horse buckets with grain. Those feed bags and hay bales need to be moved, stacked and then fed. The walks to the pad- docks can be long, bumpy or snow-covered. No need for you to go to the gym after that!


5. It’s ok to get dirty Because you won’t


have any choice in the matter! You’ll likely end up with hay bits in your hair and down your shirt, mud all over your lower legs, dirty jeans because of having to lift the feed bags off the dirt floor.


4. Team work makes the dream work After you have to do


the barn all on your own, you quickly learn the value of help. There’s nothing better than two (or more) people sharing the chores, one person taking on one task while the second person does another.


3. Routine is wonderful This lesson probably


will come from the horses themselves. Horses thrive on routine. Timeliness, feed, exercise... the more regular these can be, the happier the horses in your care. You’ll learn the value of establishing and then maintaining a rou- tine.


2. Efficiency is key Every barn worker


learns all about efficiency and saving energy - not just the electrical kind!


Message From Meg Krueger Equestrian Canada President:


Dear Equestrian Community, On behalf of the Equestrian


Canada (EC) Board of Directors, I am pleased to provide details on initiatives being undertaken by EC in 2019 to identify and act on priorities, benchmark progress, and provide the equestrian com- munity with world-class service.


Strategic Initiatives Plan 2018- 2022


After thoughtful considera-


tion and analysis of issues which are important to EC stakeholders, the Board of Directors finalized and presented the Strategic Initia- tives Plan 2018-2022 in Septem- ber 2018 at the EC Annual General Meeting. The Plan aligns the vision and mission of EC, presenting key initiatives that are meaningful for all, realistically achievable, and intended to serve the equestrian community today and for the future. As a living document, the


Plan is adjustable for present and future needs, and designed to


readily adapt - positively and promptly - to the changing needs of our community. It focuses on three key areas of achievement:


1. We are a leader in equestrian excellence EC will realize world-class


performance goals through the development of equestrians, equines and competitions. 2. We are a leader in strategic ex- cellence EC will achieve sustainable


growth in equestrian sports and activities through the develop- ment of strategic participation and engagement initiatives and strategic industry and economic development initiatives.


3. We are a leader in organiza- tional excellence EC will achieve respect of


stakeholders through the delivery of best practices in governance and astute financial stewardship. Organizational Review As the first step in setting


Then there’s the mouth goop that the horses leave on your shoulder as you lead them out, and splashed water as you fill buckets.


you should carry with you even while you’re heading to a paddock to do something else. 10,000 steps? Haha!


Even after multiple step- saving attempts, you’ll still end up somewhere in the 15-25,000 steps re- gion. That’s in ONE DAY! But you won’t be


able to stand for ineffi- ciencies ever again!


1. Horses come before anything else This is truly the #1


lesson you’ll learn if you work in the barn. While it’s true that you’re work- ing for the barn owner, or for the boarders or lesson students, you’ll soon real- ize that it’s all about the horses. How will you learn this valuable les- son?


It might happen Before you figure


out your routines, you might end up having to walk back and forth to key areas - such as the feed room, the tack room, or the paddocks. Soon enough, you’ll start figur-


ing out how you can save as many trips as possible - because, let’s face it - the number of steps you walk can add up pretty quickly when you’re walking real distances! You’ll work out what


when you notice that one of the paddocks run out of water, and how the horses stand around the water tub waiting and waiting - in the heat of the summer. Or you’ll notice how a horse gorges on his hay when he comes inside -


after having finished the morning hay on that long snowy wintry day, when there’s no grass to be found otherwise. These mistakes will


urge you to be more dili- gent because the horses are literally reliant on you. And it’s a big re- sponsibility. There is one other


thing that happens when you add all this up. In the end, you become a much more empathetic human being - which will serve you the rest of your life.


Bio: Kathy Farrokhzad is an EC coach and author of the Horse Listening book collection, and Goal Setting For The Eques- trian: A Personal Work- book. New Book! Horse Listening Book 4: 20- Minute Exercises To Add Variety To Your Riding Routine. If you liked what you read here, check out her blog at HorseListen- ing.com for many more articles about horses, rid- ing and life in general.


EC Partners With Ds Communications Inc. To Set Strategic Initiatives Plan 2018-2022 In Motion


the Plan in motion and truly bringing it to life, EC has part- nered with DS Communications Inc. to conduct an in-depth orga- nizational review. EC is pleased to have the opportunity to work with Canadian sport icons, Yves Hamelin and Danièle Sauvageau of DS Communications. Hamelin has led speed skat-


ing athletes at two Olympic Games and contributed to five Olympic and over 200 World Cup and World Championship medals. He is the current Director of the Olympic Oval in Calgary, where he ensures optimal sport development and performance. Sauvageau is a master coach in hockey who is celebrated for leading the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team to their historic Olympic Gold in 2002. She has guided hundreds of sport, public and private sector clients in building new visions and manag- ing change for the better, and was recognized with the prestigious Order of Canada in 2012 for her


exceptional contribution to Cana- dian and international sport. Through this organizational


review led by DS Communica- tions, EC will leave no stone un- turned, analyzing infrastructure, human resources, governance and operational configuration in order to benchmark EC against top sport organizations in the world, and identify best practices that will build EC up as a world- class organization.


Timeline The timelines for the Orga- nizational Review are as follows:


March 2019 – Midpoint Report to the EC Board of Directors June 2019 – Final Report to the EC Board of Directors


Community Input & Engage- ment


The Organizational Review


will provide staff, stakeholders, funding partners, and the eques- trian community serviced by EC,


with the opportunity to get en- gaged and share their perspec- tives about the current state and future vision of EC. One-on-one meetings, focus


groups, and surveys will be con- ducted to open clear lines of communication and invite the EC community to contribute signifi- cantly to the review. We encourage everyone to


actively participate in this initia- tive and help ensure the success-


ful growth of EC as a strong and successful organization among the leaders in the international sport landscape. Stay tuned for further de-


tails. Updates will be published as they become available.


Sincerely,


Meg Krueger President


Equestrian Canada


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