34/ NOVEMBER 2019 THE RIDER POLO: with Ruth Armstrong from Armstrong Farm


particularly in the United States. In addition to standing stallions at stud, Armstrong Farm also produces approximately 10 foals each season through its breeding program. Armstrong trains these young prospects and, every spring, debuts a new crop of tal- ented youngsters in the show arena for sale. Armstrong also trains and campaigns exter- nal stallions and young stock on request Armstrong was the leading female


Ruth works out of Re/Max Real Estate Cen- tre in Orangeville and is a 23-year resident of Dufferin County.


Home of the international stallions Tango Selune, Ilian De Taute, Frenchman, P.S. I love You, Holberg & VDL ULando H Armstrong Farm “Realty With Ruth” Ruth still owns and operates Arm-


strong Farm , while not currently eventing competitively Ruth still breeds trains and sells young warmbloods with her daughter Tiffany who is now 18 years old. For fun Ruth and Tiffany tried Polo with Buffalo Polo club with Phil Van der Burgt the owner of Cedar Valley pole club. She has bow accumulated a whole string of Polo ponies to support the fun and switched to Toronto Polo Club. We are going to be able to follow her exploits monthly in a column right here in the riders advertiser, so watch this space along with the top real estate tips for the upcoming month! Ruth Armstrong, whose love of


equestrian sport was cultivated in her native Great Britain. While working as a corporate executive she has competed internationally in both show jumping and eventing. In ad- dition to being an active competitor and level 2 jumping coach, her Armstrong Farm has gained a reputation for its breeding pro- gram, which features proven Selle Francais bloodlines and has produced young stock which is winning in all three disciplines,


25 Fire Route 2, Burleigh Falls


Commercial opportunity knocks right here!


This is wow factor in every direction. 4.5 acres of commercially zoned real-estate on the edge of Stoney Lake. This amazing lake front property is zoned for an additional 5 duplexes along with the current residence. The shoreline use for this property is as a Marina, a tourist or recreational establishment. There are many options for other uses, or you could just build your dream castle with views out over the lake in every direction. I have seen many properties over the years but this spot on the rock with these incredible views will be very hard to beat. The existing


rider for the OHTA in 2007 & 2008, bred and produced the highest scoring stallion in his licensing P.S. I Love You and produced to the highest levels with her long-time coach Garry Roque her other stallions Ilian de Taute, Frenchman and VDL Ulando H. She has won so many other breeding and riding accolades they are too numerous to list. Ruth also travels as an active examiner for pony club she is a firm believer in grass roots teaching. We know Ruth knows horses but did


you know she knows real estate? She is a Re/Max representative and works out of Re/Max Real Estate Center an independ- ently owned and operated brokerage in Or- angeville and covers a massive radius due to her back ground and area contacts. Ruth knows horses and understands


what you and your horses need to live and train and we all know she is an excellent negotiator from her Armstrong Farm and corporate life add those things together with her back ground and we now have ac- cess to in our collective disciplines some- one who will understand our needs and can not only walk the walk ..can trot it too!! … love the pun. Ruth has lived on and owned farms


since a teen and lived in the UK, the USA and Canada. Having competed in so many disci-


plines across Ontario and who has bred trained and developed and sold horses at all levels from young foal to Olympic short list she is more than familiar with the equine industry and what is needed to run a home for a family and a barn your equine part- ners.


Ruth can talk to buyers and sellers


with knowledge about what they need to know from footing to fencing , professional or pleasure and all the in-betweens . Whether you want to house your Olympic


horses or your family horses whether you want to condi- tion, jump or trail. Hay or pasture, grooms quarters, long term goals. Ruth will be able to assist you in get- ting answers and fulfilling your needs. The equine industry


has gone through many changes over the years; this and other life changes may have you hanging up your spurs. If that’s the case Ruth can also help you downsize, if you’re now looking to start that next chapter Ruth


can find you the right buyer and assist you in your search for that perfect new sunrise. Ruth has represented clients including complex invest- ments, starter homes, family farms through to multi-mil- lion dollar equestrian prop- erties.


As Ruth has such a


wealth of contacts across Ontario she does not limit her area for buyers and sell- ers and instead utilizes her contacts and wealth of knowledge to assist both buyers and sellers across Ontario. Ruth has a wealth of experience and consider- able success delivering ex- actly what she promises her clients. Right now, Ruth has a string of active buyers looking for equestrian prop- erties from the family 6 acres right through to the 100+ acreage with indoor arena a and stable blocks. Ruth also has several pocket listings that are not actively advertised due to client pri- vacy that you may be inter- ested in giving her a call as she may have exactly what you are looking for.


If you wish to chat


with Ruth about your next steps either buying or sell- ing with or without your equine friends. Give Ruth a call. Ruth can be reached directly at 519 942 6085 or e mail her at realtywith- ruth@bell.net


No Top Tips this


month we are all surviving the frozen ice bound yards…however if you are listing make sure you are well salted and that the snow is not affecting your buyers first


impression; plough your driveway and


Straight from the Horse’s Stomach


Guelph, ON DATE OF RE- LEASE - Horses are highly adapted performance ani- mals, but one unexplained adaptation – a delicate gas- trointestinal tract – is their Achilles heel. As in humans, horses’


stomachs contain acid to di- gest and break down their food and mucus to protect the stomach wall against the acid. But for a vaguely inex- plicable reason, horses lack mucus in the upper half of their stomach. This causes all sorts of issues, including gastric ulcers. In fact, gastrointesti-


nal diseases are the leading cause of death in horses. “If acid splashes up,


or their stomach is empty, it can really damage a horse’s stomach,” explains Jennifer MacNicol, a PhD candidate in the Department of Ani- mal Biosciences. “But what


if we can keep food in there longer and poten- tially buffer


that


splashing, or use nu- traceuticals to reduce acid production or in- crease mucus produc- tion?”


Her research


seeks to “determine what makes a horse’s gastrointestinal


tick,” and to investi- gate the effectiveness of nutraceuticals pro- posed by industry. Jennifer, who


was awarded a presti- gious Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship through the Natural Sciences and Engi- neering


Research


Council, is also work- ing to create an in vitro pro- tocol to test nutraceuticals before animal trials. An in vitro protocol


simulates digestion in dif- ferent compartments of a stomach. She hopes this will be a less invasive way to conduct equine research.


“I think as scientists


we have an obligation that if we use live animals, we need to make sure they are the most directed and valu- able studies,” Jennifer says. “I want to develop strong and robust in vitro methods so that we can do a lot of things before taking it into the live animal.” More information on


Jennifer’s research is avail- able


home (duplex) has floor to ceiling windows, Cathedral spaces, walk outs through out , spa like bathrooms , bed-


rooms with their own sitting area and balcony There is so much to say about this property the covered sitting area decks make for that tranquil sunset and a morning glory coffee. This property has its own newer dock and grandfather rights for 100 slips. The lake is one of the nicest in the Kawarthas being clear and deep and tons of fish. Being right on the edge of Lovesick lake rapids the sound of water brings a Zen like quality to the total pic- ture. You could make this a family compound or live in one and rent out the other and cover your mortgage pay- ments. Make it all an air b&b a hotel, the only limiting factor for this property will be your imagination. This property is priced to sell and with a motivated seller. For your private viewing call Ruth Armstrong at 519-942-6085.


Ruth Armstrong Sales Representative


Cell: 519-942-6085 Office: 519-942-8700 TF: 1-800-461-2686 RealtywithRuth@bell.net


RE/MAX Real Estate Centre Inc 115 First St., Orangeville, ON L9W 3J8


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ticle you may also be inter- ested in Equine Guelph’s next offering of Gut Health and Colic Prevention Nov 11 - 29. Learn more about gut health, assess your man- agement plan and develop preventative strategies to re- duce the stresses on your horse’s digestive system.


Jennifer MacNicol at tract


salt your pathways. Remem- ber that if your winter man- agement


whelming to you who has lived there for


appears over some


time,,,,how will a potential buyer think?


I am actively seeking


equestrian properties please give me a call 519 942 6085….see you soon! Ruth


If you want someone


who knows horse farms helping you buy to or sell your property. Give Ruth Armstrong a call 519 942 6085


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