AUGUST 2023 THE RIDER/ 9 INSIDE


Erin Horse Day..............................9 “Jack” John Allen Simpson...........9 Requiem for Frosty........................9 WHAO ........................................10


Pro and Non-Pro Reining Series ......10 We Can Hustle Column...............12 August Equine Column...............12 Equine Guelph Turns 20..............13 ORCHA News .............................15 OTRA News................................15


HorseDay Erin Gives Back HorseDay Erin held


early June at the Erin Fair- grounds, gave back to the local equine community to support horse education and horse welfare. Shown in photo here is Gayle Ecker, Director at Equine Guelph University of Guelph, ex- cepting a donation towards Equine welfare from event organizer, Bridget Ryan. Other


local horse


groups receiving donations from HorseDay Erin pro- ceeds the Erin Agricultural Society (Horse Heritage), Trail Ride For Breast- Cancer, and the OMSSU, Ontario’s mounted unit. The event was sup-


ported by many local busi- nesses, including Central Coubties Tourism, Grand River Agricultural Society, Sharpe Farm Supplies, An- gelstone Show Jumping Events, Ontario Equestrian and The Rider. The event was popular


with rule and urban visitors welcoming approximately 2,700 visitors through the gate. All day horse education, in- cluded clinicIan’s: Paul Fis- chbach,


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Guelph (gut health) and horse breed demonstrations. On the grounds, Karen


Dallimore hosted a cowboy basics clinic and the WO Regional Pony Club held the Prince Philip Games — with over 30 ponies, and with over 30 ponies and rid- ers in attendance. The show highlight


was Unicorn Row with the fan favourites being was one great big, beautiful uni- corn/Percheron


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named Pearl—Owned by Sarah Bohan of Belfountain and a very fancy mini uni- corn with a very long tail! — Jasper owned by Marie K. of Tottenham. HorseDay Erin is an


annual event post it on the first Saturday of June to cel- ebrate the noble Horse, present equine offerings in the region, and to showcase a variety of breeds and dis- ciplines. For more information,


please email or phone: Equineerin@gmail.com , 519-216-4562


Obituary SIMPSON, “Jack” John Allen


“Jack” John Allen Simpson, age 70 of Wilkesport, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at his home. Beloved husband and best friend of Joyce Simpson (Wurgler) for 40 years. Jack will be deeply missed by his daugh- ter Kyla Ann Graham, son-in- law Ricky. Grandchildren Tyler (Bailey), Cassidy, Lindsay, Mackenzie, and Braden. Great grandchildren Blaklee, Harper, and Donnie. Siblings Lorenda Carruthers (Bill), Cheryl, and Wayne, many brother and sis- ters-in-laws, nieces, nephews, and his loyal companion Win- ston. Jack will be missed by all who knew him. Jacks greatest joy was spending time with his


family and friends. He spent many happy times at horse shows and playing ball in his younger years. A major part of his life was spent driving truck through the US and Canada making many close friends along the way.


Funeral Details A celebration of life was held at the family home on Sunday, July 30, 2023


Donations Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Sarnia Hu- mane Society www.sarniahu- manesociety.com or charity of choice.


Requiem For Frosty


This morning was your last, Frosty, and little do we know About the fierce battle you fought to stay so long To keep under your watch a herd now at a loss For a leader, a friend, a shoulder to lean on


To lead and inspire, that really was your call Spirited as you were, kindness you used with all You were a serious horse, and we’ll never forget You, the smartest equine that we have ever met


Brains, looks and grace, Frosty, and more, you had it all As on your back you took your riders, big and small For a stroll, a lesson, you did everything well As your purpose in life was truly to excel


You did excel, Frosty, you became a mentor To others upon whom authority’s vested You showed a way to lead that is always the best By example that is, with total selflessness


Today we mourn, Frosty, as your spirit has gone More than a horse you were – you’d become an icon That now lays motionless on the beloved grounds Where you were loved dearly and loved back without bounds


To own you was to own pride, joy, even some wings To ride you was to fly, was to ride with the wind Now we are left to miss your kind eyes, your hoof beats Knowing only death could take you from your duty


As we write these sad words, some solace comes to mind: You passed with dignity, surrounded by your friends Knowing how much they cared, how they wished you the best And at rest you are now, forever, our mare.


Written By Chistine Martin Brantford, May 28th, 2023


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