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DIGITAL EDITION Vol. 50, Issue No. 8 ISSN: 1209-3955


Coping With COVID-19


It’s the 50th Anniversary of


The Rider this year. We’d hoped to have all kinds of great stories to share about how such an amazing horse industry here in Ontario has supported us for so many years through your stories and advertising support.


But now, we’re left to navi-


gate uncharted waters as we join to- gether, all of us, to figure out how to get through the challenge we face with COVID-19. The nature of the horse indus-


try will allow it to open up more quickly than other sports or hob-


bies. Social distancing is easy on a horse. For many, time with their horse is just that, alone, but for oth- ers who enjoy the social aspect of barn life, adjustments will need to be made. In this issue we’ve got some


stories from people who have taken


up the challenge. On page 26 you’ll read about how farrier Steve Mc- Connell has adapted his business to accommodate biosecurity regimens while still forging ahead with his wedding plans! Keeping the business afloat is


Continued on Page 2 Calgary Stampede Cancelled


Calgary Stampede Update


April 23, 2020


Calgary – On account of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chief Medical Officer of Health of Alberta has banned all gatherings of more than 15 people for an indefinite period of time and the City of Calgary has de- clared a state of local emer- gency. These steps, as well as our continuing concern


for the health and well- being of our community, means we are unable to host the 2020 edition of the Cal- gary Stampede. “This is an extremely


difficult announcement to share, but it is the right thing to do,” says Dana Peers, Calgary Stampede President & Chairman of Board. ”As a community celebration, the cancellation of our an- nual event comes with our community and public


health and safety front of mind.” “This is hard, but we


need to make these types of decisions right now in order to stay safe and move for- ward,” says Tom Sampson, Chief, Calgary Emergency Management Agency. “It’s not what anyone wants to see happen but it’s pretty much mandatory at this time, and we applaud the Stampede for putting the safety of all Calgarians and


their guests first.” The Calgary Stam-


pede has been around for 108 years, through two World Wars, the Great De- pression and a devastating flood. But the loss of this year’s Stampede is bigger than our not-for-profit or- ganization. Many local busi- nesses are part of the greater Stampede, from the restau- rants, bars and hotels, to the


Continued on Page 2


Clubs and COVID-19 See page 11


INSIDE


Sanctioned Competitions.......2 Equestrian Canada Return To Business Framework..........3


Letters ....................................4 Remembering.........................4 The Way Of Horses................6 Susan Dahl.............................8 Ram Rodeo News..................9 Herbs for Horses....................9 WHAO.................................10 Rosemarie Huxted ...............10 Clubs and COVID-19 ..........11 Decipherine Vitamin D........12 Hoofbeats Radio ..................13 OTRA News ........................14 OCHA News........................16 Ontario Racing.....................16 ORHA News........................17 OXC News...........................18 ORCHA News .....................18 AQHA News........................19 CQHA News........................19 OQHA News........................20 EOQHA News.....................21 Racing Hall Of Fame...........22 QROOI News ......................23


COVOD-19 and Equestrian Facilities..........................25 Steve McConnell .................26 Margaret Godson .................26 Between The Ears................27 Laren Bode ..........................27 Lynn Palm Column..............28 OCTRA News......................28 Fiction: Lyra and Grayson ...29 Sierra Acres Column............29 Horse Listening....................30 Equine Guelph Wins Award .....32 Maintain Your Mental Health .................32 Lindsay Grice ......................33 Larry Brinker .......................33 Rider Fitness ........................34 Equine Career Night ...........35 Barn or Yard?.......................36 CRHRA News .....................37 Classifieds etc.................38-43 Coming Events ....................42 Real Estate ...........................44 The Rider Recommends ......47 Barn Swallows.....................47


Material for the June 2020 Issue must be in our office by May 26th, 2020. Copy arriving after that date will be used in the July 2020 Issue. Send to P.O. Box 378, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 or call us at (905) 387-1900


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Equine Career Night See Page 35


Equestrian Canada Return To Business Operations Framework See Page 3


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International News Section Starting on page 49


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