4/ FEBRUARY 2024 THE RIDER HON. COL. A.W. FINN CD: Founder


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From Our Founder


Remembering January 1990 It has been a very sad time


for the horse industry. It seems that some of the industry pio- neers are now resting by camp- fires in the sky. The toll over the past


month has been hard to compre- hend. We lost Bob Weir on De- cember 07, Ed Affleck on December 08, then Don Nye on December 17, then Joe Jarvis on December 24, then Alan Chesler January 02. others may have passed on that we do not know about so please let us know. All these pioneers and supporters of the horse industry are gone. We have published some obituaries or stories in this issue.


Back in January 1990 we


were reporting on the fact that AQHA had reached their 50th Anniversary. How time flies! We are now into year 84. Con- gratulations to the Quarter Horse Industry on being the largest horse registry in the world they have at last count over 6 million. A Youth Clinic was put on


by Patti Carter and Rick Fleet- wood at Bayus Quarter Horses. The clinic held on February 3rd was to prepare youth for the up- coming Quarterama. Dawn-Glo Leather adver-


tised a Gigantic After Inventory Sale. The event was from Janu- ary 8 to 22. Massey-Ferguson


an-


nounced the establishment of an Operations Centre in Toronto. The Ontario government


and Semtex Canada made a major commitment to Guelph University as an animal embryo transfer centre. African Horse Sickness


was a prime concern to the American Horse Council. They reported that there were 9 strains of the Virus. Kilomax, a noted Superior


Halter Quarter Horse Stallion and AQHA Champion owned by Wayne Burwash DVM and his wife Mary of Alberta, sold the stallion to France. The Stallion resided at the facility of Serge Lecacheur of France. Flamboro Downs offered


free bus service to the track from Hamilton. United Co-op announced,


since their refinancing in 1985, that the UCO had made steady growth in it’s quest to return to financial strength. In 2007 United Co-operatives merged with the Co-operative and ceased to exist as independent. The new Co-Op had a full page in colour ad in The Rider pro-


moting their Challenger horse feeds.


The Western Rider wel-


comed the Empire State Quarter Horse Association into our net- work of readers. We were ex- cited as now exchange of horsey information across the border was established. Rusty Nunn, the newly


minted president of the WHAO, was excited at the quality of members on the new board and was looking forward to the up coming show season. The Ontario Barrel Racing


Association held their year end finals at Kilbryne Farms in Lon- don, Ontario. President Larry Merner was pleased at the en- tries at all


events. Wishing Well Farms,


owned by Mark Hinners and brothers Joe and Ralph Jarvis, took an ad out in The Rider wishing all the best of luck at Quarterama ‘90. AQHA established an


awards program to recognize outstanding Quarter Horses in the timed events of the Profes- sional Rodeo Association. Terry Dunk, President of


Ontario Rodeo Association, an- nounced life memberships in the organization would be available for 1990. Richard Shrake was adver-


tising his Equestrian video tapes through Grand Valley Equine. There were 10 tapes available at $49.95 each. In todays money that is $121.03. All well and good but your VCR won’t play them on the new Smart TV’s. Richard Shrake passed away on July 24th, 2023. Calgary Stampede presi-


dent Bob Church announced plans on taking the Rodeo to Eu- rope and to Japan. Miller’s Harness became


the official English Saddlers to AQHA. Roy and Joan Ionson were


advertising their stallions Im- pressive Oiler and San Mantivio and inviting customers over to have a look. But we all know the generosity of the Ionson’s “Come on inside and have something to eat”. The Ionson family were pioneers in the On- tario Quarter Horse and Western Horse Industry. They too are sit- ting around the campfire telling tall tails about a chance en- counter on a Black Stallion. The Rider had 36 horses


listed for sale in the classifieds from full bred Arabians to Quar- ter Horses and everything in be- tween. Today with the internet you now spend hours on end sniffing around for horses for sale. Time to come back to the only print equine publication in Ontario. I have been running an ad in The Rider looking for an old aircraft to restore. To date I have had 3 calls, but none were suitable. The Legion in Caledo-


error, that portion of the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item(s), together with reasonable allowance for signature will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. In the event of a typographical error, advertising goods or service at a wrong price, goods or services need not be sold. Advertising is merely an offer to sell. The


THE RIDER IS THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF:


• Eastern Ontario Quarter Horse Association • Ontario Cutting Horse Association • Ontario Quarter Horse Association • Ontario Reined Cow Horse Association


nia took a chance to take out an ad in The Rider for a regulation Snooker table it is gone. But one is available at the 447 Wing RCAFA in Mount Hope call (289) 280-0157. Niagara View Real Estate


listed a Complete Equestrian Centre with solid income, 40 box stalls, all occupied, on 16 Acres all for $295,000. In todays dollars it would be about $700,000. That would a steal today.


My Turn: What has this world come


he OBRA


to? Wars, floods, fires and famine and now our beloved Arctic Polar Bears are in danger as some have Avian Flu. I am very concerned at the


political situation in the USA. It seems that there is utter chaos there heading into the 2024 Election. In Canada there is also


concern about the length of the terms that a Prime Minister can have. I think after 2 terms the PM needs to step aside. I have had a couple of food


issues over the past few weeks. I purchased a 2 litre carton of Lactantia milk it. It went sour 6 days before expiry so I took it back to the retailer. They re- placed it with another carton. it went sour 10 days before the ex- piry date. I wrote the company so far nothing to report. I bought a box of


Wheetabix. I opened the nicely packaged container and poured on milk and blueberries. Nice you say? I pulled a blond hair out it was over 12 ‘’ long. I con- tacted the company they quickly responded with an off the shelf letter proclaiming how they con- trol hair etc by staff wearing hair nets. Without any hesitation they advised that a cheque covering the purchase cost would be mailed to me from USA. Not good enough. They did not re- quest that I dispose of the of- fending product or ask to have the hair sent to them or have their Niagara Falls representa- tive pick it up. I don’t want their refund. I want a few cartons sent to my local food bank. By the sound of the stock letter they get many complaints. I will keep you posted.


watch for animal, spousal or child abuse. Report your suspi- cions to the proper authorities. If you have not seen your neigh- bour for awhile knock on the door or phone or have the police do a wellness check.


Aidan W. Finn CD Founder of The Rider 1970


Honourable Kentucky Colonel Member OQHA Hall of Fame


Member Can-Am Equine Walk of Fame


Obituary


• Ontario Reining Horse Association • Ontario Trail Riding Association • Quarter Racing Owners Of Ontario, Inc. • Western Horse Association Of Ontario


John Rumble (1933-2023) Equestrian Canada mourns


the loss of John Rumble, of Schomberg, ON, a dedicated ad- vocate for horses and sport, who has passed away at the age of 90. Rumble’s love of horses began early as a member of the Eglinton Pony Club from 1945-1950. Pro- fessionally, he graduated from the University of Toronto with a bachelor of science degree and worked as a engineer before start- ing his own company, Nearwest Dynequip. In sport, Rumble was just 22


years old when he won a team bronze three-day eventing medal at the 1956 Olympic Games with Cilroy, a coach horse/thorough- bred cross and riding alongside his childhood best friend Jimmy Elder. Later, his continued pas- sion for horses and eventing led him to establish a successful part- nership with top Canadian athlete Selena O’Hanlon, culminating in numerous achievements, includ- ing earning a silver medal at the


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2011 Pan Am Games partnered with his Canadian Sport Horse Foxwood High. Beyond his personal accom-


plishments, Rumble and his wife Judy made significant contribu- tions to the equestrian commu- nity, earning recognitions that include being inducted into the Canadian Eventing Hall of Fame in 2009 and the EC Owner of the Year Award in 2017. His impact extended beyond the competitive arena, as he generously shared his


expertise and encouragement with young riders. John Rumble’s legacy is


deeply intertwined with Canadian equestrian history, marked by en- during friendships, achievements, and a profound love for horses. EC extends heartfelt condolences to his family and the entire eques- trian community during this dif- ficult time.


Courtesy of Equestrian Canada Obituary AFFLECK, Edward Orion


July 25, 1942 - December 8, 2023 Loving husband of Judy (Mar- entette). Beloved father of Karen (Marc) and Tom. Loving grandpa of Clare, Trent, Blake and Brady. Dear brother of Marilyn (Ted) Pearson. Son of the late Orion (1987) and Violet (2013) Affleck. After retiring from his career at Ford Motor Company, Ed got to live out his passion of training and showing horses throughout Ontario. Ed shared his knowledge


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with many longtime borders and friends. Ed had a great sense of humor and loved playing practi- cal jokes either at horseshows or at the barn. He always had a story to share to make us laugh. His love for animals was infectious. He never forgot a horses name or the connection to its owner. Ed will be greatly missed by his fam- ily and everyone who shared his life. “Ride off into the sunset, pain free and where you belong.”


Home, 45 Elgin Street, St. Thomas on Thursday, December 28, 2023. If desired, memorial donations may be made to a local equestrian charity of your choice.


dent of Aylmer, passed away at the St. Thomas-Elgin General Hos- pital on Monday, December 18, 2023, at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Gale Dundonald “Moose” Clarke. Daughter of the late Dr. John “Jack” Cameron Dancey (2007) and Charlotte Leone (Smith) Dancey (2001). Sister of Chris Dancey. Mary was born in St. Thomas on November 27, 1945. She was passionate about horses and heavily involved with the ORHA as well as many other equestrian organizations in the Elgin and Oxford areas. A celebration of Mary’s life was held at Williams Funeral


DANCEY-CLARKE, Mary Margaret Of Kettle Creek Residence, St. Thomas and long-time resi-


Visitation will be held at Gerald A. Smith Funeral Home 197 King St. W. Harrow on Tuesday December 12, 2023 from 1-3 & 5-7 p.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers memorial dona- tions may be made to the Salva- tion Army, Goodfellows or the Ontario Trail Riders Club. You may send your online condo- lences and share memories at www.geraldasmith.ca


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