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22/ DECEMBER 2020 THE RIDER CQHA Q Heroes


ference award” from OEF a few years. Pam has also been on the Gaited Horse Association Board of Directors for 15 years, serving 4 years as Vice President and 2 years as President. CQHA honors Pam Esteves as a 2020 Cana- dian Quarter Horses Association Q Horse Hero


Now retired, Teagan is the Program Coordi-


nator for the Alberta Quarter Horse Racing Asso- ciation. Teagan’s responsibilities include preparing BOD Documentation, helping board committee’s in various annual events such as their Yearling Sale and Awards Banquet. Teagan has received many awards as a


Jockey including: ACTRA Top Rookie Rider (2008), and the Leading Riding Award (2012) at Evergreen Park. Teagan is a new Director with Canadian


Quarter Horse Association. She is looking forward to the position. CQHA honors Teagan Goodsell as a 2020


Canadian Quarter Horses Association Q Horse Hero.


Q Horse Heroes


Community Support Recognition Program With the outbreak of Covid-19 forcing most


AQHA activities in Canada to be cancelled for the year, the Canadian Quarter Horse Association has watched as its membership has rallied around itself in the past months to offer support to fellow eques- trians in need. Many members of the CQHA work as first responders, essential service workers, and front line workers as well, and the community has been outspoken in their gratitude towards these in- dividuals, and their families. In times like these community is essential,


and the Canadian Quarter Horse Association wishes to formally recognize those individuals who have supported their communities throughout this pandemic as well as those who have come to the aid of Quarter Horse owners in need. CQHA invites its members to nominate in-


dividuals in their community who have supported them and their equine operations through the pan- demic, as well as those CQHA members that work or volunteer in their community as front line work- ers, essential service workers, or first responders.


Matthew Cormier


October 2020 Q Horse Heroes National Recognition Honoree Twenty years ago, was a new beginning for


Mathieu Cormier, this is when he began riding in a local Pony Club. His introduction was on “Bai- ley”, a Haflinger. Mathieu rode jumpers before turning to the Quarter Horse Circuit Mathieu is employed as a Nurse’s Aid at the


Centre Hospital University of Sherbrooke, (CHUS), located in Sherbrooke, QC. His career at CHUS has covered many departments, however, currently working the Emergency Department. CHUS is the fourth largest hospital in Quebec, and the local hospital for Sherbrooke residents. It also provides care to the entire population of the East- ern Townships. The CHUS offers services to about one million people. The pandemic has had a toll on many, in-


cluding Mathieu who was working over 100 hours a week caring for patients. Mathieu carried the burden for two, as his husband’s place of employ- ment was closed, bills had to be paid. Pandemic rules, closed the facility where


Mathieu kept his show horse, however, when he had a few free hours he was able to help some less fortunate horse owners who needed a helping hand to care for their horses. Mathieu’s integrity is just another example


of Equestrians shining through all crises. CQHA honors Mathieu Cormier as a 2020


Canadian Quarter Horses Association Q Horse Hero.


Sarah Waldram


October 2020 Q Horse Heroes National Recognition Honoree Sarah began riding at the age of 7, at


Riverview Riding Stables, where she rode a Quar- ter Horse that her parents had leased her named “Wizard”. That was the beginning of a life time of horse involvement. Sarah is the founder of Go and Play Stables,


they exclusively rescue Standardbred horses that would normally be slaughtered at the end of their racing career. In Sarah’s professional life she is a Personal


Support Worker with Victoria Order of Nurses (VON). The VON offers essential personal support care for many members of the communities across Ontario. Often times their assistance allows our disabled and elderly citizens to remain in their homes, ensuring proper care and nutrition for which without their help would have to move into assisted living facilities. When Sarah is not working the many hours


as a PSW, she is taking care of her family and the family business. Sarah dedicates many hours to her volunteerism with Ontario Mounted Special Serv- ice Unit, which is a proud alliance partner of the Canadian Quarter Horse Association. CQHA honors Sarah Waldram as a 2020


Canadian Quarter Horses Association Q Horse Hero.


Emily Bertrand


October 2020 Q Horse Heroes National Recognition Honoree Emily Bertrand’s first horseback riding ex-


perience was on her aunt’s Quarter Horse, from that moment on Emily knew she wanted horses in her life. In 2007, Emily purchased a rundown dilap-


idated farm in Barrhaven, Ontario, and turned it into a thriving equestrian centre that has become a true social enterprise and staple in our local com- munity, known as Royale Equestrian Centre. Now 23 years later, Emily has 250 students in peak times with 40 plus horses and 14 instructors, all this started with one horse, a Thoroughbred Mare, named Royale. When the pandemic hit, Royale Equestrian


Centre was closed, however there was still 40 plus horses to attend to. Staff had 2 teams that alternated with no intermingling while keeping the horses cleaned and fed. Emily stated, “This was a success- ful program, all provincial protocols were fol- lowed, and we made it through.” Emily has taken on a new extension of her


Bob Zylstra


October 2020 Q Horse Heroes National Recognition Honoree Bob’s introduction to horses was first


through his family and miniature horses. Today, Bob has a strong devotion to The G.R.E.A.T. Sad- dle Club in Tillsonburg, Ontario. In 2007, Bob was one of the founding members, now he is the Pres- ident of the Saddle Club. Bob dedicates many hours to providing the youth members of G.R.E.A.T with every opportunity to learn and have fun with their horses. This past year, (2020), The G.R.E.A.T. BOD


decided not to have any horse shows or other ac- tivities due to the pandemic. Bob decided this was a good year to rebuild the show pen for the kids, hoping 2021 would be a better year for horse club activities. Bob is a long distance truck driver for Smale


Farms Ltd., located in Mossley, Ontario. Smale Farms operate as a licensed grain handling and storage facility for corn, wheat, soybeans and rye. Smale Farms provide the local farming communi- ties by connecting the markets in both Canada and the United States. When not long haul trucking grain to farmers


on both sides of the border, Bob is taking care of the family farm and their Quarter horses. This act of kindness relieves the workload of other family members. CQHA honors Bob Zylstra as a 2020 Cana- dian Quarter Horses Association Q Horse Hero.


Pam Esteves


October 2020 Q Horse Heroes National Recognition Honoree Pam’s devotion to riding horses began as a


young when she was enrolled in lessons. Pam’s family supported her passion at local horse shows. As the family became more involved a Quarter Horse mare was purchased for Pam to continue her dream of training and showing. Pam worked at different equestrian farms


gaining the knowledge that has made molded her success at Azores Stable as head Coach. Pam and her husband Marco, whom is also very accom- plished on the equestrian scene, with accomplish- ments as a high end groom for prominent stables. Together they make a winning team crossing im- ported Warm Bloods on their Andalusian stallion, resulting in Spanish Warm bloods. During the height of the pandemic, Pam


managed to home school her children between keeping the training up on clients show horses. Pam stated, “This was a trying time, no one was allowed on the farm, Marco and I were going from sun up to sun down.” Pam received the “Person that makes a dif-


Teagan Goodsell


October 2020 Q Horse Heroes National Recognition Honoree Teagan Goodsell, was raised on her parents


farm in Alberta, known as Rolling O Ranches. At the Rolling O Ranch many great racing Quarter Horses have impacted the Alberta Quarter Horse Racing. After graduating from high school, Teagan


studied Electrical Engineering at the University of Alberta. The lure of the horses brought Teagan back to the race horse industry. Teagan and her husband Allen operate a racing Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred stable in Alberta. Allen is a trainer and Teagan is a retired jockey, in the height of her jockey career (2012) Teagan’s race mounts earned $148, 820.00. Teagan fondly remembers one of their race-


horses: Mr Eleanor, who won the couple their first owner Stakes Race, and now proving himself in the barrel arena.


business with her cousin Cody Czeitler and the Calder Family. A second business, “Royale Ranch” will operate out of Ottawa’s oldest riding academy (1958), Green Belt Riding School. Green Belt closed in 2019 since then Emily and partners have been doing extensive renovations. Emily is plan- ning on a grand opening for June 1st weekend 2021. This facility will offer western riding activ- ities with 20-40 horses. Truly Emily will be busy with Royale Equestrian Centre and Royale Ranch operating in full force. Dedication is a strong suit during good and


bad times. Emily has been awarded the “Faces Award” for Ottawa area and Equestrian Center of the year, in Ottawa 2019. In addition to these pres- tigious awards, Emily enjoys community involve- ment including: Ottawa Food Bank, Shepherds of Good Hope, and, Boys and Girls Club. CQHA honors Emily Bertrand as a 2020


Canadian Quarter Horses Association Q Horse Hero.


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