2/ FEBRUARY 2022 THE RIDER


Ancaster Agricultural Society receives operational support to upgrade equipment and programming


Ancaster, ON – At the start of the Ancaster Agricultural Soci- ety’s virtual Annual General Meeting on Monday January 24th night, exciting news was shared with its members. Local MP Dan Muys and MPP Donna Skelly, along with Ontario Trillium Foundation volunteer Milena Balta, formally congratulated the group on receiving a $100,000 Government of Ontario’s Com- munity Building Fund-Operating Stream grant. Delivered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation over 6 months, the grant is helping Ancaster Agricultural Society to retain staff, support general operating expenses and upgrade software and comput- ers to allow teleworking and virtual programming. “Our government wants to ensure the Ancaster Agricul-


tural Society and the Ancaster Fair remain healthy and vibrant through these difficult times,” said Donna Skelly, MPP for Flamborough-Glanbrook. “Investing in the non-profit sector through community-based initiatives is critically important as we continue on a path of economic growth.” While the Fairgrounds are known for hosting the An-


caster Fair, its facilities are used year-round by many commu- nity members, businesses, livestock organizations, festivals, and commodity groups for a wide variety of events. To enquire about using the space for your meeting or event please visit the website at http://www.ancasterfair.ca “Thanks to the $100,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium


Foundation, the Ancaster Agricultural Society can continue to develop and deliver programs to the community and provide a safe facility as it recovers from the impact of COVID-19.” said Tammy Quin, Manager at Ancaster Agricultural Society The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of


the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading grant- ing foundations. Last year, nearly $112M was invested into 1,384 community projects and partnerships to build healthy and vibrant communities and strengthen the impact of On- tario’s non-profit sector. In 2020/21, OTF supported Ontario’s economic recovery by helping non-profit organizations rebuild and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Visit otf.ca to learn more.


Obituary Patricia Anderson O’Neale July 24th, 1938 - December 2nd, 2021


Anderson, Patricia (nee Hall, Formerly O’Neale)


Passed away at West Lincoln Memo-


rial Hospital on Thursday December 2nd, 2021 at the age of 83. Loving mother of Dan (Linda), Laurie (Robert), Mark and Tracey. Beloved sister of Julia (Osmond) and Roberta (predeceased 2009). Much loved grandmother of Tyler (Krysta), Jen- nifer (Tyler), Robert “Bobby”, Jennifer (Colin), Lindsay, Myles (Jaclyn) and Cody. Special “Gigi” to Haiden, Keaira, Tristian, Jordyn, Ariya, Peyton, Beau, Ford, Jake and Breanne. Pat is also survived by her good friend Larry O’Neale, the father of her chil- dren, as well as many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband James Anderson (2001), her parents George “Whitey” Hall in 1978 and Julia Hall (nee Vinclette) in 1994. Pat was a stay at home mom until


going back to work at the Royal Bank in Burlington in 1975, where she worked for 30 years and made many, many friends. Her


passion in life was horses and over the years owned 29 of her own. She could name each and every one of them and tell their stories. She achieved her life-long dream when she bought her own farm, Heavens’ Gait in Grimsby at 68 years of age. She ran a very successful Boarding Stable with her daughter Tracey. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at SMITH’S FU- NERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line, (one block north of the QEW), BURLINGTON (905-632-3333), on Tuesday December 7 from 3-5pm and 7-9pm. There is a limit to the number of visitors who may attend at one time. Please RSVP in advance at www.smithsfh.com. If you are having dif- ficulty with the online RSVP, please call the Funeral Home between 9a.m. - 5 p.m. All visitors are asked to wear a face mask and are to remain in their cars until their allotted time. Pat has asked that flowers be grate- fully declined, and memorial donations to Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue in Hagersville, Ontario, where Pat’s remaining ponies have found their forever homes


Obituary


MACDONALD, Robert Duncan April 23, 1937 - January 1, 2022


vianne and daughters Wendy, Gwendolyn and Diana as well as granddaughter Sonya (Shane). Older brother of Isabel (Mike) and Norman (Gwen). Predeceased by parents Duncan and Jean Macdonald of Ingle- wood. Robert was raised on a dairy farm near Inglewood, upon dispersal of the herd he raised purebred Angus cattle. In 1973, the Macdonald’s purchased a farm just south of Arthur where the family bred, raised and exhibited purebred horses and ponies; several of which achieved National Championships. Employed by Roti Wood, GSW and after receiving his high school diploma in Arthur, Robert ended his work- ing years at the Arthur Recreational Centre. Over the years, Robert found time to be in- volved in Junior Farmers, and even served


Survived by his wife of 58 years, Vi-


as 1962 Peel County Junior Farmer Presi- dent, 4-H Leader, Little Theatre, and lo- cally Big Brothers, Cubs, Opportunity Shop, Horticultural Society, Historical So- ciety, Lynes Blacksmith Shop, Arthur Agri- cultural Society and the Wellington North Cultural Round Table. The family would like to thank Dr. M. Easterbrook, the med- ical staff at Groves Memorial Hospital, Upper Grand Family Health Team and pharmacist Joseph Walsh. Cremation has taken place. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Crawford Funeral Chapel, Arthur.


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equestrian, Shevchenko is a full- time nurse at the Jim Pattison Chil- dren’s Hospital, while raising two children. Her plan is to use this op- portunity to break into the next level of training and competition with Apollo and to compete inter- nationally. “Tanya has continued to


would be appreciated, or the Juravinski Cancer Center. Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue:


http://www.whhrescue.com/


progress very rapidly with her complete immersion into every as- pect of the sport, working hard on herself in all aspects of develop- ment as a rider and horsewoman on and off her horse,” said her coach, Erin McCormick. “She is investing in her goals and has the full support of her family and friends. She’s also developed a wonderful working relationship with the Saskatchewan Horse Fed- eration.” Both she and her coach are


reminded that the goal of compet- ing on the equestrian world stage was not even a thought when she faced the reality of a lower leg am- putation only a few years ago. But for someone that grew up riding, horses were a natural fit for ther- apy as she was learning to walk again. That choice was part of her resilient philosophy that she com- mitted to that fateful day in the hospital. “I decided the day of my surgery that I would not be defined by it, but own it,” Shevchenko said with conviction. “Six months after the surgery I literally got back on the horse.” She continued to find new ways of doing the things she used to do and love, which in- cluded riding. Three years later, she at-


tended a clinic in Alberta with Milkins who is also a world- renowned Para-dressage coach, and something changed. “That is where the ‘Aha moment’ hap- pened,” Shevchenko recalls. “In the two short days that we were at the clinic my mind shifted, and like a switch... my goals changed!”


Leaving the clinic, both she and her coach knew she had discov- ered that her purpose for riding was no longer therapy, but on training to become a Para-dressage athlete. In her growth as a Para-


Equestrian athlete, Shevchenko’s grit and hard-working attitude are helping her succeed. “Tanya’s re- sults at the national level and the drive to improve she has shown, demonstrates both her resilience and desire to represent her country and compete successfully on the world stage,” said Milkins. “I look forward to seeing her efforts re- warded and many thanks to Lauren for her support of our program.”


About the Bridging the Gap Training Bursary with Lauren Barwick The purpose of the ‘Bridging


the Gap Training Bursary’ is to de- velop the next generation of Cana- dian Para Dressage athletes. Throughout the week, the chosen athlete receives expert instruction on a variety of horsemanship top- ics in addition to intensive training sessions. Barwick, Canada’s most dec-


orated Para-Dressage athlete with two Paralympic Games and two World Equestrian Games medals to her credit joined forces with EC to provide this unique training and development opportunity to Canada’s next generation of Para- lympic athletes. “Our developing riders need


more opportunities that are friendly, supportive but guided from a performance standpoint I am really excited to be able to share my 22 years of Para eques- trian experience and be able to help shape our sport for the fu- ture,” said Barwick. Selected athletes receive two


weeks (5 lessons per week) of pri- vate training with Barwick in Ocala, Florida, accommodations, horse board, and a $5,000 financial bursary to support with transport and meal expenses.


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