DECEMBER 2019 THE RIDER/ 5 Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo Returns To Markham for 2020 The Can-Am All Breeds


Equine Expo is thrilled to an- nounce its return to the Markham Fairgrounds for the 2020 show! Eastern Canada’s premier equine event will take place April 3-5, 2020 bringing together thousands of horse lovers and industry part- ners all under one roof for a great weekend for everyone from the seasoned horse person to the weekend rider and everything in between! The Can-Am Equine Expo will continue to feature a lineup of international clinicians, family-fun entertainment and performances, all indoor shop- ping and free on-site parking! Can-Am is thrilled to be


welcoming back one of the most celebrated wild Mustang trainers and entertainers, Bobby Kerr. His passion for horses and western lifestyle lead him to train and show for over 40 years where he eventually found his love for the American Mustangs. He spends most of his time on the road and horse show circuit demonstrating and educating audiences how versatile, usable, and trainable the American Mustangs are. Ap- pearing on some of the world’s largest stages including the Del


Mar National Horse Show, Equine Affaire and the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Bobby will be bringing along his Mustangs to entertain audiences during the Evening Extravaganza performances


and educate


throughout the day presenting clinics. For those that have yet to see this equine entertainer, you’re in for a treat and are sure to be smiling and laughing throughout the performance. Beth Underhill is one of


Canada’s most well-known household names when it comes to showjumping having repre- sented Canada in numerous Olympic, Pan-American Games, World Equestrian Equestrian Games and World Cups. She is still competing at the highest level, winning multiple Grand Prix’s across North America on her mount, Count Me In and when she’s not in the ring, she’s passing along her knowledge through coaching and teaching clinics. Beth has a special skill when it comes to guiding partic- ipants through clinics and en- sures they receive the benefit of her experience and we can’t wait to see her present at this years


Can-Am Equine Expo. Coming all the way from


the United Kingdom, Dr. Russell MacKechnie-Guire from Centaur Biomechanics will present his ground-breaking doctoral re- search specializing in Horse, Rider and Saddle Interaction at this years Can-Am Equine Expo. As lead Biomechanist for Team Great Britain and FEI Spotlight biomechanics expert, Dr. MacK- echnie-Guire lectures & clinics demonstrate fascinating research highlights and how improved training techniques and technol- ogy contribute to horse welfare, soundness and performance. In addition to featured keynote schedule, Can-Am is thrilled to announce the opportunity to host a Centaur Biomechanics Equine Sports Science Course on Satur- day April 4 on site. Stay tuned for more details! The Evening Extravaganza


show is always a highlight to end a full day of shopping, presenta- tions, lectures and clinics at Can- Am! This year’s


featured


entertainer is North America’s most well-known wild Mustang whisperer, trainer, and enter- tainer, Bobby Kerr. The show


Brave showing rider receives Hickstead award


Oxfordshire-based show


producer Rory Gilsenan was an- nounced as the recipient of the Roger Stack Award at Hick- stead’s Showtime Ball (Saturday 16 November). The award is presented in


honour of Hickstead’s former Showing director Roger Stack, who died in 2016, and is given in recognition of the standout show- ing performance of the season. Rory was an extremely


worthy winner of this year’s award, having completed the HOYS/Hickstead double by win- ning the Charles Owen Supreme Working Hunter title at the Longines Royal International Horse Show in July, while bat- tling an aggressive brain tumour. The popular Irishman had


celebrated winning his first Working Hunter title at the Horse


of the Year Show in October 2018, when his diagnosis came just a few weeks later. Following months of arduous chemotherapy treatment, Rory showed his tenacity by returning to the saddle in time to win the championship at Hickstead. Following a period of re-


mission, unfortunately the tu- mour returned and Rory has recently undergone another oper- ation. Sadly, he was not able to attend the ball in person, but his close friend Lee Middleton from Equine America accepted the award on Rory’s behalf. “We cannot think of a


more deserving winner of the Roger Stack Award than Rory, who spent five years working for Roger at the start of his career,” said Hickstead Director Lizzie Bunn. “Rory’s performance this


summer with Atlantic Slim was pure perfection, especially con- sidering how he beat the odds just to compete at Hickstead, let alone pick up one of the most coveted championship titles of all.” Now in its fifth year, Hick-


stead’s annual Showtime Ball saw around 130 members of the showing community gather to celebrate the end of another suc- cessful season. Profits from the Ball are put towards improving the showing facilities at the showground, with a total of £9150 raised during the fundrais- ing auction. This year, a decision was


made on the night to put the £2,000 proceeds from the raffle towards the #RootingforRory fund, which has been started to help Rory Gilsenan during his treatment.


will feature his very well-trained Mustangs, and other four-legged friends to entertain and showcase how multi-talented this breed of horse can be. If you have yet to see Bobby in action, then you’re in for a treat and are sure to be smiling and laughing throughout the performance. The Canadian Cowgirls will also perform dur- ing the show, dazzling the audi- ence with their musical performance Along with exciting events such trick riding and rop- ing, this non-stop variety show


offers dazzling display of equine versatility and brings into clear focus the power of horses to amaze and entertain. A purely en- tertaining experience, designed to introduce kids to the magic of the horse, this is a show you won’t want to miss! One of the main features of


the Can-Am Equine Expo is the vendor and tradeshow shopping. Last year’s record-breaking at- tendance reflected on tremendous sales for vendors and with an overwhelming response from


vendors, over 60% of spots are already booked up for the 2020 show!


The 2020 Can-Am Equine


Expo is shaping up to be our most successful show to date! So, come and join us for a weekend of fun, entertainment, education and get in touch with your coun- try roots! For more information, visit canamequine.com or LIKE us on Facebook at ‘Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo’


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