NOVEMBER 2019 THE RIDER /27


Coming To Canada In 2020:


Western Dressage International Championships


Hamilton, ON - September 10th, 2019, WDI Championships is pleased to an- nounce the first annual Western Dressage International Championship event in On- tario. Western Dressage is a new discipline throughout many countries and has been growing each year. In 2011 Western Dres- sage made its debut Canada with clinics and demonstrations. Today Western Dres- sage is Canada wide with over 70 shows across the nation. Western Dressage has firmly planted roots here and has created a new buzz in the Equine world. Co-Founders of WDIC: Stacy Cornale


and Elaine Ward are very excited to see the development of the discipline. With almost a decade of Canada recognizing Western Dressage and seeing the enthusiasm, sportsmanship and skilled riders come to- gether to celebrate the Horse and Riders connection within this sport. Western Dres- sage has opened up a new chapter for riders in Canada and across the world. WDI Championships will run for three days using two outdoor sand rings at


the Ancaster Fairgrounds. Each class will have two judges officiating. Four judges have been secured and consists of 2 judges from the United States of America and two judges from Canada. Classes being offered range from Introductory to Level 4 as per the Western Style Dressage Association of Canada rulebook. Generous prizes and cash awards will be allotted to class and divi- sional winners. Sponsorships available for Classes and Division Champions. Competitors are invited to participate


in this inaugural event from all over the USA and Canada. The location is only 1.25 hours west of Buffalo, New York and 3 hours east of Detroit, Michigan. There are no qualifications to enter. Planned entertainment and trade fair


are being organized to compliment this his- toric event. If you would like more infor- mation visit www.wdichampionships.com for updates and to register for upcoming news and deadlines for registration, spon- sorship and vendor applications. Visit www.wdichampionships.com


set to spark change


Equine industry symposium


On November 17, the 4th annual Equine Industry


Symposium will be hosted by the University of Guelph. Join attendees from different areas of the horse in-


dustry to discuss the theme of “change” and what the word means for the equine community. “With a consistently growing industry, keeping pace


with change is crucial for everyone,” says Katrina Merkies, event organizer. “As part of an inclusive com- munity we can all work toward improving the welfare of the horse.” The Symposium will be held in Rozanski Hall,


Room 101 on the University of Guelph campus. The event will run from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration is now open for this free event, and is


available online here - http://bit.ly/2By4o2k The symposium agenda features three international


speakers:


- Dr. Sandra Olsen from the University of Kansas will dis- cuss the evolution of our relationship with horses. As a renowned scientist and zooarcheologist, Dr. Olsen has ex- tensively researched horse domestication and the devel- opment of horse-human relationships. - Lisa Ashton, a clinician from the United Kingdom, will present an evidence-based approach to riding and training. Ashton advocates to “be the change your horse needs”. Ashton runs two educational equestrian businesses, Eq-


uiSci and Equicoach.life, which are both dedicated to helping horses by helping people. - Debbie Busby is a BHS certified Stage 4 coach and reg- istered Clinical Animal Behaviourist in high demand by a variety of people from riders to PhD students to veteri- narians. Busby is often called on to provide expert witness opinion in legal disputes involving horse welfare and spe- cializes in human behaviour change for animals. The symposium will also hold a panel discussion


featuring industry entrepreneurs Anthony MacDonald (Thestable.ca), Warren Byrne (The Horse Agency), Linda Hauck (Tapestry Equine Products), and Pam Coburn (On- tario Equestrian) presenting how they have embraced change in the industry. “Experiences and approaches shared by the panel


members are intended to spark open conversation with at- tendees,” says Katrina Merkies. “Their innovative and forward-thinking approaches will showcase how we can expand and improve our equine industry.” Akaash Maharaj, former CEO of Equine Canada, is


returning for a fourth time as the symposium facilitator. This event is organized by students in the Bachelor


of Bio-Resource Management -Equine Management pro- gram. Updates leading up to the symposium will be shared on Facebook: “Equine Industry Symposium 2019”. Register here: http://bit.ly/2By4o2k


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