FEBRUARY 2022 THE RIDER /45 Ned LeDoux Releases Third Song “Only Need One”


said LeDoux. “It’s about the simple things in life. You know, just be happy with what you have, don’t worry about what you really don’t need. I don’t record too many outside songs, but this song Andy Albert, Rodney Clawson and Jimmy Robbins wrote was hard to pass up.” LeDoux released a lyric video for “The


fectly following The Buckskin poem. I really love this song.” In July 2021, LeDoux opened for Garth


Mountain” - https://youtu.be/zNp_X65pvHs - in tandem with the song release in December, which he partnered with Country Now for the exclusive premiere. Buckskin, like his first two albums Sage-


brush and Next In Line, continues his steadfast love of carrying on the traditions, music, values and the cowboy way of life passed down to him by his mom and dad, Peggy and Chris LeDoux. The album, produced by his long-time friend/producer, award-winning Mac McAnally, includes 12 songs, eight of which LeDoux wrote or co-wrote. Buckskin leaves no doubt that LeDoux knows where he came from and is proud to carry on the LeDoux name. “I hope I inspire people to never forget


NASHVILLE, TN – February 4, 2022 – Ned LeDoux releases the third song “Only Need One” from his upcoming third full-length album, Buckskin, today across all digital service providers. “Only Need One,” penned by Andy Albert, Rodney Clawson and Jimmy Robbins, follows on the heels of last month’s release of “Upside Of The Ground” and the December re- lease of his self-penned debut song from the album, “The Mountain.” Buckskin, to be re- leased March 11, 2022, is now available for pre- order at all digital retailers. To pre-order Buckskin, visit https://orcd.co/buckskin and get “Only Need One” instantly. LeDoux was invited to celebrate the re-


where you came from,” he says. “That’s one thing I’m very proud of. I’m carrying on a tra- dition, but I’m writing my own story. I’m very proud of my family and friends and there’s one piece of advice my mom gave me when we were kids: ‘Never forget where you came from and show respect to people no matter where you are.’ So with this album I hope to inspire and show people, ‘Hey this old cowboy isn’t chang- ing for nobody.’ I want people to know they should never give up on a dream. There’s always time. Just keep on going.” LeDoux continues to keep his dad’s


lease of Buckskin with a performance on the Grand Ole Opry on release day March 11. He will start the day with an interview and perform- ance on 650 WSM’s “Coffee, Country and Cody,” hosted by Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Famer and tv personality Bill Cody, Charlie Mattos and Kelly Sutton. “I love the message in ‘Only Need One,’


Brooks at the 125th Anniversary of Cheyenne Frontier Days (and the 50th Anniversary of Chris LeDoux’s self-released album, Songs of Rodeo Life). LeDoux was on hand, with Brooks, for the unveiling of the bronze Chris LeDoux Memorial Statue titled “Just LeDoux It.” Like his son Ned, the statue will forever honor the legacy and reputation of Chris LeDoux as a tour- ing and recording artist and his legacy as a World Champion rodeo cowboy.


Buckskin Track Listing:


1) “The Mountain” Ned LeDoux 2) “Open Road” Ned LeDoux, Mark Sissel 3) “Only Need One” Andy Albert, Rodney Clawson, Jimmy Robbins 4) “Hey Hey” Ned LeDoux 5) “This Ain’t My First Rodeo” Chad Roland, Joe Hash


6) “Upside of the Ground” Mac McAnally 7) “Cards In San Antone” Ned LeDoux, Mark Sissel


8) “The Buckskin” Ned LeDoux 9) “He Rides The Wild Horses” Chris LeDoux 10) “Rodeo Dreams” Ned LeDoux, Clay LeDoux 11) “Cowboy Is His Name” Ned LeDoux 12) “Damn Good Cowboy” Ned LeDoux, Willy Braun


legacy and music alive. In addition to his eight original songs on Buckskin, LeDoux has in- cluded his dad’s self-penned iconic “He Rides The Wild Horses” one of his favorite songs his dad ever wrote. “On every album I put out I’m always going to record one of my dad’s songs,” he says. “For the Buckskin album, I decided to go with ‘He Rides The Wild Horses.’ This has definitely got to be one of my top five favorite songs that he’s written, and I think it fits per-


About Ned LeDoux: To find out more about Ned LeDoux go to:


www.NedLedoux.com or follow him on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.


Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/nedle- doux/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/nedledoux Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nedle- doux/


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Ontario Training Workers for Jobs in Harness Horse Racing


New program will help people to start rewarding careers on farms and at racetracks


February 09, 2022 - Min- istry of Labour, Training and Skills Development


ANCASTER — The On- tario government is invest- ing $2.1 million to train workers for rewarding ca- reers in the horse racing in- dustry. This new training program will provide 250


Minister of Labour, Train- ing and Skills Development, joined by Donna Skelly, MPP for Flamborough— Glanbrook, Bob Bailey, MPP for Sarnia—Lambton, Randy Pettapiece, MPP for Perth—Wellington, and Bill Walker, MPP for Bruce— Grey—Owen Sound, at the Ancaster Fairgrounds in Jer- seyville. “Our horse racing in-


dustry is something every- one in our province should take pride in, but many


they need while connecting local people with training for careers they can take pride in.” The horse racing and


breeding sector contributes $2.3 billion annually to On- tario’s economy but contin- ues to face a shortage of workers, with over 1,000 jobs going unfilled in Sep- tember 2021. Today’s in- vestment will help the Ontario Harness Horse As- sociation (OHHA) develop and deliver a training pro- gram that teaches partici- pants about horse behavior, handling and care, nutrition, and safety in stables. “Grooms and caretak-


ers are fundamental to the health, welfare, and safety of the horses, and therefore are critical to the success of our industry,” said Jim Whelan, President of the Ontario Harness Horse As- sociation. “This project is an incredible opportunity for unemployed and under-em- ployed job seekers in small- town Ontario who are eager for a rewarding career in the equine industry.” The OHHA is using a


participants with free train- ing, up to $3,000 to cover expenses, and paid work placements. Employers can also receive up to $1,000 per hire. Details were shared


by Monte McNaughton,


farms, racetracks and train- ing centres are having diffi- culty finding workers with the skills they need,” said Minister McNaughton. “This investment will en- sure these growing busi- nesses can find the talent


training curriculum it has developed in close coopera- tion with Equine Guelph and local employers. The course includes eight weeks of online academic instruc- tion, followed by paid work placements of six to 12


weeks at local employers. “These programs


open doors to young people who have never worked with horses but would em- brace a career in the horse industry” said MPP Skelly. “The equine sector needs to fill job vacancies and this program connects trained job seekers with racing in- dustry employers.” This funding builds on


the government’s ongoing efforts to attract, support, and protect workers, mak- ing Ontario the top place in the world to work, live and raise a family.


Quick Facts People interested in


the program can contact Jim Whelan, President, Ontario Harness Horse Association, at 519-770-5184 for more information. The program runs until October 31, 2022. In 2020, there were


17,500 pet groomers and animal care workers em- ployed in Ontario.


Pet groomers and ani-


mal care workers in Ontario earned an average wage of $20.68 per hour. This training project is


supported through labour market transfer agreements between the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.


The Jockey Club of Canada Announces 2021 Sovereign Awards Finalists The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased


to announce the finalists for the 2021 Sov- ereign Awards honouring Canada’s cham- pions and recognizing their outstanding achievements in Canadian Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding. The winner of each category, along


with Canada’s Horse of the Year for 2021, will be announced during our 47th Annual Sovereign Award Ceremony that will be held on the evening of Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Universal Eventspace in Vaughan, Ontario.


Please call or email us for more infor-


mation and to reserve your tickets today! Tickets can also be purchased online at: http://jockeyclubcanada.com/ product/sov- ereign-award-tickets-2/


2021 Sovereign Awards Finalists The finalists in each of the following categories are listed in alphabetical order.


Champion Two-Year-Old Female Diabolic Moira


Mrs. Barbara


Champion Two-Year-Old Male God of Love Grafton Street Ironstone


Champion Three-Year-Old Female Lorena


Munnyfor Ro Our Flash Drive


Champion Three-Year-Old Male Artie’s Storm Frosted Over Haddassah


Uncharacteristic


Champion Older Main Track Female Amalfi Coast


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Infinite Patience Skygaze


Champion Older Main Track Male Mighty Heart Pink Lloyd Sir Winston


Champion Female Turf Horse Amalfi Coast Jolie Olimpica Our Flash Drive


Champion Male Turf Horse Avie’s Flatter Silent Poet Town Cruise


Champion Female Sprinter Amalfi Coast Lorena


Our Secret Agent


Champion Male Sprinter Avie’s Flatter Pink Lloyd


Souper Stonehenge


Outstanding Broodmare Avie’s Empire Include Katherine Sunday Affair


Outstanding Breeder Adena Springs Sam-Son Farm Tall Oaks Farm


Outstanding Owner Barber, Gary Godolphin, LLC Live Oak Plantation


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