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Calling All Equine Professionals I want to be very honest and
share a harsh reality I have been witnessing over the past few years.
This hard truth is that I have
been watching equine profession- als from across the industry be- come more and more frustrated in their work. Many have shared their struggles with me, and sometimes even their desire to leave their practices behind. They are exhausted from
working themselves to the bone to support their clients and their career. And they are disheartened by the sad state of overall equine welfare that seems to be stem- ming from a serious lack of edu- cation in all areas of the horse industry. But they are also afraid to
speak out because, let’s face it, the horse world is a small one and a bad reputation can crush a career in no time. It’s been heartbreaking for
me to hear these same stories over and over from so many gifted professionals. The saddest thing I hear and have seen is
From Our Founder
Remembering December 1986
Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year to all my readers. I thank you for “Looking Down” in this Corner and for your sup- port. I have had many thank you’s for the Column. It jogs peo- ple’s minds back to yesterday and how it all began. The Rider is now well into year 50. We are proud to be the history of horses in Ontario and Canada.
The Rider had a front page
story on Wind Lancer a Quarter Horse ridden to the Ontario Bar- rel Racing Championship by Joanne Morehouse.
when these professionals give up completely and retire from their work with horses. I can relate to their experi-
ences as I too have struggled in my practice and was considering getting out of horses altogether at the beginning of this year. But it breaks my heart to see these pro- fessionals leave the industry after all they have given of themselves –– time, energy, money, genuine concern and love –– and invested into making a positive impact in the lives of horses. The common thread among
them –– from bodyworkers of various disciplines to trainers to saddle fitters, farriers and more – – is they all got into this work be- cause of a deep love for horses. And they are leaving their work for the same reason; because they can no longer bear to witness the things we have all seen horses endure at the hands of humans. So I have decided that I
want to do what I can to support practitioners who are struggling to show up to the barn day after day and do their work. Because I
Frank Drea, Chairman of the
Ontario Racing Commission made a big announcement at the 1986 Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Annual Banquet. He an- nounced that the Commission was providing 13 Para-Mutual racing dates for 1987. The racing organization finely got the what they had been working on for many years. What a way to end the racing season. I knew Frank from my days at the Toronto Telegram. He was a very avid supporter of Ontario horses.
The 1986 Canadian National
Quarter Horse Champions were announced in The Rider. The event had a purse of $60,000 added. 1986 Super Horse of Canada was Whiskey Gold owned by Harold & Jackie Harke of Alberta. GM of Oshawa, ON presented a cheque for $2,500.
understand firsthand how hard it can be to feel like you are part of vicious cycle of repetition with very little change. To be called on to “fix” the issue so the horse can “get back to work”, knowing full well the root cause is not being addressed and you will be back to work on the same issue again and again. All the while, watching the horses lose their light –– spend- ing more time at the back of their stall and less time interested in human interaction. And I know what it’s like to
think about those horses on your drive home, at the dinner table, during quality time with your loved ones, and as you go to bed at night, running through scenar- ios and options that may be able to offer them more relief. Or ways we can try to educate own- ers without them feeling under- mined, attacked or insulted. Because, let’s be honest, many of the conversations we want (and need) to have with them are hard. The truth can be difficult to hear and the flood of emotions that often comes forward can be a lot
High Point Amateur was
Ima Itchy Bar ridden by Mary MacClennon of Wainwright Al- berta.
miral, Saskatchewan,
Roxanne Wickstrom of Ad- riding
Classy CW Miss, won the $750.00 Scholarship provided by Cutter/ Bayvet Products.
Shawna Paiu of
Saskatchewan riding Gran Spark also won a Cutter/ Bayvet Prod- ucts Scholarship of $750.00.
An alert was issued after a
horse bought at an Auction in the St. Thomas, ON was found to have Rabies. Nine St. Thomas area residents as well as an un- known number were being vacci- nated for Rabies.
Jack Riddell, Ontario Agri-
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to navigate and hold space for. I also find it heartbreaking
to see the holes left in the lives of the professionals who feel the only way forward is to find a new career. And the holes left in the lives of the horses who no longer receive the benefit of that practi- tioner’s expertise, care and advo- cacy.
And so I have been feeling
the call to create a practitioners’ support program. I really feel deeply that I have work to do in this space in whatever capacity I can be of service. I just can’t con- tinue on in silence as I watch tal- ented equine professionals leave the industry because of the pain they feel witnessing horses being mistreated. And knowing the eth- ical questions that follow them from barn to barn and seem to have no satisfying answers. My hope and desire is to
share some of the things I have learned that make the process more manageable for myself and my clients. And to offer support to those who feel like they are alone and can’t find a way for-
culture and Food Minister an- nounced that the government was providing $2 million dollars a year for the next 5 years to the Agriculture and Food research community to conduct practical market-orientated “high risk” re- search.
The Canadian Pony of
Americas Association proudly announced that they were cele- brating their 10th anniversary in Canada. That was almost 45 years ago when they started. It seems like yesterday. Ralph Pear- son, Chair of Quarterama ‘87 and his executive directors Joe Carter, George Egerton, Harold and Joan Mather, Marv and George Laid- law, Marg Lawrence & Gary Gordon, Marie Robertson and Dave Tomlinson were part of the hundreds of volunteers needed to make the show successful.
Mark Dugay swept the
Ontario Rodeo Associa- tions Finals Rodeo with an impressive win record with three championships in Bareback, Bull Riding and Bull Dogging.
Jockey Ron Turcotte,
of Grand Falls, NB, who rode Secretariat in rac- ing’s Triple crown, lost a lawsuit for more that $190 million in damages for a racing fall that left him paralyzed from the chest
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ward that allows them to con- tinue doing the work they love. I have created a question-
naire and would be honoured if you would be willing to share your experiences with me so that I can better understand what kind of support practitioners feel they are in need of. You can find the link to it here: www.equineeleva-
tion.com/questionnaire All submissions are anony-
mous unless you would like to share your identity.
down. The New York court of ap- peals ruled that there is always a risk of an elevated degree of dan- ger is sporting events.
Exhibition Park in Halifax,
NS was the location of the first barrel racing futurity ever held in the Maritimes. The overall win- ner was Appendix registered Quarter Horse High Toll owned and ridden by Sam McLean of Newport. NS.
A new 5 year plan to up
grade veterinarian service North of Cochrane was announced by Ontario Agricultural Minister Jack Riddell.
My Turn Well I have had a few per-
sonal corporate issues that you may have experienced. A while ago I tried to convert 7,000 Air Miles to a cash account. What a sham that was. I finally gave up in disgust. Then early last spring I tried to use my Air Miles to make a very large purchase at Loews. They refused and advised that they only give Air Miles not cash them. Recently I received a flyer from HearingLife. They were offering a 25% discount and 1,000 Air Miles. OK I called and asked if I could use my Miles to purchase hearing aids. NO! I think that this is a scam. I think it is about time that the government need to have another look at this “business”?
Another commercial issue I
have to gripe about. I called the Generac company for a price on a generator. I spoke to a nice lady in Texas. She arranged to have an electrical contractor from St. George ON provide a quote. Here I am two weeks after the appoint- ment and NO SHOW. I just can’t figure how some people should be in business. Just remember it is the Fes-
tive season for many religions so lets dig into your deep pockets and get some money to the horse and other animal rescue groups. They depend on your support how about organizing your club to do fund raisers and or rescue an unfortunate creature I am sure you have an extra stall. We are now in the doldrums of winter and up to our eyes in the Coron- avirus instead of sitting in front of your TV and bemoaning all, do some good with your time. Let me know what you are doing or have done and I will make sure that you get proper recognition for your efforts in The Rider. If you know about abuse on
the elderly or children or animals it is your duty to contact your local authorities. Thanks for looking down in
this corner. See you next year, perhaps at a show or rodeo.
Aidan W. Finn CD
Founder of The Rider 1970 President, Orange aPEEL
www.orangeapeel.com
I am here. I see you and
your struggle. And I want to do my part to help. For you, for the horses and owners you serve, and for the betterment of our industry.
Angela Saieva, CEBP/CEBI/CETP/CEMT Equine Elevation
angela@equineelevation.com
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