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Letter to the Editor: Veterinarians Act is up for revision Chiropractors and Osteopaths will no


erinarians Act is up for revision in Ontario. Many issues are being brought forward, some necessary such as accountability and transparency and structure within their own organization. However, the CVO is also trying to


mation, not only because it could affect my business, but also you, as pet, horse and/or business owners in Ontario. For the first time in 30+ years the Vet-


year for you! I wanted to share this important infor-


Greetings everyone! I hope 2023 is starting out as a great


ones allowed to practice these modalities. The issues with this are quite simple. Firstly, most don’t have the knowledge or education to support these modalities. That is why there is an education and regulatory board associated with these professions. In human medicine, your Dr or specialist does not try to do your rehab and physiotherapy, they send you to someone who does that for a profession. Most Vets are not trained to work holistically. They do not evaluate the


From Our Founder


Remembering March 1989


It is with a sad heart that I


am announcing the recent pass- ing on December 29, 2022 of Country & Western singer, song writer and Ontario Cutting Horse Association champion and all round cowboy Ian Tyson. I am also announcing the re-


cent passing of Norm Picov an absolute power house in the horse industry on February 18, 2023. Both Norm and Ian will be greatly missed.. Picov Downs / Ajax Downs will still be here as will Ian’s songs.


Physiotherapy, Chiropractors, bodyworkers, structural integration therapists, Osteopathy and all PEMF, laser, Acupuncture and “all energy work” is at risk of being “acquired” by veterinarians. This means.... Vets will be the only


acquire other professions to control and deem part of their “new scope of practice”. For all animals (Dogs, Horses etc) -


(specifically Iridology and Manual Lymph Drainage), If I feel the Vet must be in- volved, I say so. They are an important part of my support group for my client’s best in- terest.


across Ontario lose their job, houses, farms, money into equipment and education, but horse owners will never even be able to get a PEMF session done without a vet oversee- ing it.


Winter won’t let go… Daylight saving time is now a fact.. so things have to improve.


Recapping our March 1989 issue Quarterama ‘89 were proud


that they had reached an all time high in show entries 3,631 the show was the second largest Quarter Horse Show in the World. The University of Guelph


held a very successful Open House. College Royal is a family event put on by the students. From dog shows to square danc- ing the event was a crowd please. Over 30,000 attended the three day event and is still going strong, celebrating its 99th year. Learn more here: www.col- legeroyalsociety.com The Rider had a 72 page


issue for the Quarterama show. It was full of stallion ads, tack


hours/years and money invested in perfect- ing our modalities. Not only will hundreds of people


Many of us have spent countless


takes a team of ‘Integrative or Holistic’ Therapists, as well as our much respected Veterinarians to contribute to the optimum health of our animals. With some of the modalities I do


ans have full caseloads, and most have no interest in controlling these other treatment modalities, whether for financial gain or not. The Veterinary industry is taxed enough, which is taking a toll both mentally and physically on them, and in some cases vet availability is scarce or even unavailable in Ontario. Some of you have experienced that it


internal environment or psychological im- pact causing dysfunction, they treat the ac- tive pathology only. What makes Vets good at their profession is that they are laser fo- cused on acute based medicine - their edu- cation supports that. At present, most Clinical Veterinari-


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Canada’s Largest Casino Coming To Woodbine


vetact.omafra@ontario.ca until May 30. Think about the animals…. they will


me on this concerning matter.


be impacted the most. Thank you in advance for supporting


Naturally, Lisa Wesson Wesson Natural Therapies (226) 921-1778 www.wessonnaturaltherapies.ca @wesson_natural_therapies


shops and horse trailer dealers et al.


AQHA boasted that it’s


members investments totalled over $18.5 Billion. They an- nounced that they had 2.6 million Quarter Horses registered with 128,352 1988 foals registered. Five minutes after you read


what’s written here it will still be here. Forever. Storage of The Rider issues are still on site from almost 53 years ago. We are the only history of the Western horse in Ontario. Now where did that Facebook thingy go…? Damn, I can’t find it. Maybe Rob has a copy... The Rider was the one and


only in 1970 and are still the one and only we are available in the Canadian Archives. Since day one. They don’t store internet content. We are history. The WHAO announced that their Board of Directors meetings


Do you love Fergus? Visit his website at: http://www.fergusthehorse.com


were now open to all members. The Western Heritage Cen-


tre in Cochrane Alberta an- nounced it was open. Dave Johnson, rider, instruc-


tor and owner at Travis Hall Ara- bians, was featured in the on-going stories on Arabians in Ontario. Canadian Country and West-


ern singer Gene Watson was fea- tured in Country Music Notes by Bill Oja. The Canadian Snaffle Bit


Association, a member organiza- tion of The Rider, had two full pages featuring the year end win- ners.


Gary McNichol, president of


the Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario, announced on behalf of AQHA, the 1988 Quarter Racing Running Champions. Eighteen stallions were par-


ticipating in the Rags to Riches breeding program. Farm couples seeking retire-


ment were invited to attend an Ontario Ministry of Agriculture seminar. The OQHA held their an-


nual General Meeting on January 20-21 at the Waterloo Inn. Ed Cornish was elected as president to the 26 member board. Leroy “Cowboy” Kufske


had a enlightening feature on “Here comes the Judge” In their first ever World


Championship Endurance com- petition Canada captured the sil- ver medal. Cathy Carter, one of Canada’s top equine artists was


input/feedback


https://bit.ly/3Kd7hK8 The public can submit by


https://www.ontario.ca/page/consultation- veterinarians-act-ontario. Here is the outlined proposal in detail:


emailing their


dress and link to the proposed Veterinarian Act


in


mal owners and all professions that are try- ing to be”absorbed/ acquired” from CVO. If this passes, you will only ever be able to call your vet for “health” care. OMAFRA has a dedicated email ad-


Ontario:


perform treatments, but a Vet will have to be present while I do it – a huge cost to the an- imal owners. This input is needed from horse/ani-


longer be able to practice (unless you work for the vet). If this proposal is passed, I can still


Great Canadian Entertainment announced on Wednesday


(March 8) that its $1 billion, brand-new entertainment resort will be known as Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto when it opens its doors at the intersection of Highways 401 and 427 this summer. With its transformative architecture and impressive 33-acre foot-


print, the destination adjacent to Woodbine Racetrack will feature a modern Vegas-style casino, integrated 400-room hotel, 5,000-seat live entertainment venue, and multiple on-site dining options, bringing to life a new, one-of-a-kind entertainment district in Toronto with best- in-class gaming, entertainment and hospitality experiences. The existing Casino Woodbine will continue to operate with no


interruption until Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto debuts its new, re-imagined destination. “We see this as an unprecedented opportunity to introduce an


entirely new, world-class experience in Canada that will bring together the best in casino gaming, exceptional live entertainment, dining, and accommodation in one very special place,” said Matthew Anfinson, Chief Executive Officer, Great Canadian Entertainment. “We are very excited to reveal more about what this landmark destination will fea- ture and what our guests can expect in the coming weeks, including the announcement of an opening date. This project has been several years in the making, and we are thrilled that we are close to bringing it to life,” concluded Anfinson. Together with its partner, Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG),


Great Canadian Entertainment remains focused on promoting safe play at all their casinos across Ontario. The new Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto will feature a PlaySmart Centre which provides players with gambling knowledge and tools to help build and maintain positive play habits, among other responsible gaming tools available. Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto is scheduled to open later this year, and an opening date will be announced in the coming weeks.


featured in an article in The Rider. Her many equine works of art were featured at the Emerald Gallery and Framing in Grimsby. The Rider was notified that


the Plainsman Saddle Club of Burlington had a rebirth. Con- gratulations were coming in to the new board on making the right decision. Don Bailey Saddlery was


The Riders very first advertiser. In the Quarterama ‘89 issue he announced his Bailey Horse Trailer Sales offering new Kiefer Built trailers. Yes we will always remem-


ber, unlike the over rated and over crowed internet. The Rider is the real thing.


My Turn: BMO, one of Canada’s


wealthiest banks, can’t afford a decent ad agency.. It seems their latest commercial features some guy pulling pictures off the wall and hauls out a chunk of wall board. They openly plagiarized the Farmers Insurance ad from the USA.


Well, Spring is here and I


was upset that Ottawa may have cancelled Spring and Summer… I hope I am wrong here we are a few days into Spring and the snow is still on the ground.. I have been around for all


the 53 years of The Rider and that my friends is a very long time. I was involved with horses since I was conned by a Silverwoods Dairy driver to deliver his milk


on Saturdays in Toronto, around 1950. I was paid 25 cents to run the milk to the door and collect the money. I got to know horses from my Uncle Paddy in Ireland back in the 1940’s. The family had a farm and that is where my love of horses must have come from. We had no car so we took the milk into town in a horse and cart. Those were the days my friend. I am extremely upset at the


way some horses, farm animals, pets, women and children and the elderly are neglected. When ani- mals are rescued they are in hor- rible physical and mental condition. And starved! I recently read that a man had been charged with neglect in the death of a lady and is facing not providing the necessities of live. I just can’t fig- ure. You have an obligation to re- port anything you know of hear… just call the police or the SPCA for a welfare check.


Thank you for looking down


in this corner. I will see you next issue. That is “if the good Lord is will- ing and the Creek don’t rise”


Aidan W. Finn CD Founder of The Rider 1970


Honourable Kentucky Colonel Member OQHA Hall of Fame


Member Can-Am Equine Walk of Fame


President, Orange aPEEL www.orangeapeel.com


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