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FEBRUARY 2024 Vol. 54 Issue No. 4 ISSN: 1209-3955
on the Language of Horses Free Youth Course
Guelph, ON Jan. 4, 2023 - Horses are masters at pick- ing up on our body language but how good are we at picking up on theirs? Dis- cover the fascinating body language of horses with youth from all over the world! Students from all over Canada and as far away as Australia, New Zealand, Italy and the United Kingdom have par- ticipated in Equine Guelph’s
Horse Behaviour & Safety self-paced, online course on
TheHorsePortal.ca. From January through March 2024, there will be a free of- fering for this course geared towards teens, thanks to EquiMania’s amazing part- ners who are helping to fund tuition for the popular short course. Horse-crazy
youth
learn to speak horse and in doing so, raise their aware- ness of safety around horses. There is approxi- mately two weeks’ worth of material and fun activities for kids to access whenever they like, 24/7. At the end of the course, a certificate of completion is awarded. The on-demand format gives ample time for students to learn at a leisurely pace.
Course Topics include: • Horse Behaviour – Wild vs Stabled • How Horses See and Hear • Herd Behaviour – How Horses Interact with Each Other • Horse Handling – Basic Safety Around Horses • Rider/Helmet Safety • Safe Trailering – Basics • Fire Safety • Safety around the Barn and Paddocks • Returning from an Injury
Past student Lilian
said, “This course was re- ally useful and helped me learn a lot. The course was really fun, and I wish it was longer.” So, join in the fun
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Donald (Don) Louis Nye – July 5, 1933-Dec 17, 2023
off into the Sunset, to be greeted at the Pearly Gates by all the other Cowboys who passed before him. After a long fight with Cancer, Don passed away peacefully at BGH, in his 91st year. Beloved husband to
Joyce “Sue” (Nee: Binkley), for the past 66 years. Child- hood companions since the age of 5. Loving Father to his 4
Children: Sue Mustard (Doug), Terry Nye (Janine), Cheryl Blagden (Don), Kathy Watson Loving Grandfather to:
will take place on Saturday, April 27th. Thanks to his doctors
Ava, Josie, Gabe and Alex A private service was held for his immediate family, who was there by his side these last few weeks.
Ashley, Cassandra, Jeff, Trevor, Bryce, Jordan, Logan and Breanne. Pre-deceased by his Grand- daughter Alicia better known as “Princess 3 Fingers”. Loving “GG Pa” to:
A Celebration of Life
and all the nurses at BGH who took care of Dad during his final days, and his PSW’s and nurses who came to the house. In Lieu of flowers dona-
tions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreci- ated.
camping around the Camp- fire tonight with all his Cow- boy Buddies. RIP.
. See Story on Page 3 OH…There will be Another Cowboy rides
Obituary of Lenord (Joe) Herbert Jarvis
Motors retiree having started in the boys group at 16 yrs of age. He was part- ners with his brother Ralph operating Wishing Well Farm and Wishing Well Fabricating. In 2010 Joe was inducted into the
lerie Love. Beloved Dad to Jennifer O’Neil and Janet Martin (Steve), lov- ingly remembered by their mother Shirley Jarvis. Cherished Papa to Eric (Taylor), Austin (Jammie) and Josh. Dear step dad to Jamie and Tammy Love. Survived by his best friend and brother Ralph (Doris) Jarvis. Predeceased by his siblings Dorothy Pierson, Doris Willits, Marj Grant, and Bill Jarvis. Remem- bered by his many nieces and nephews. Joe was a General
ness we announce the passing of Lenord Herbert (Joe) Jarvis. Life partner to Va-
It is with great sad-
Obituary: Alan
Chesler - See
Page 25 A New Approach for
Treating Kissing Spine - See Pg 30
INSIDE
Ontario Quarter Horse As- sociation Hall of Fame and a former president of OQHA. He was dedicated to the horse industry in Ontario running horse shows for North Oshawa Horse Club (5 points), Area 4 QH as well as the prestigious Quarterama. Creating memories
with his family was a pas- sion for Joe whether it was Great Wolf Lodge, heli-
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Joe Jarvis ..............................................................2 Don Nye.................................................................3 Obituaries .............................................................4 Remembering .......................................................4 Susan Dahl ............................................................6 Equine Nutrition..................................................8 Body Conditioning Score ................................9 Large Animal Vet Program.............................9 WHAO............................................................10 Pro and Non-Pro Reining Series ........................10 Britt’s Corner Tack........................................10 We Can Hustle Column.................................12 Holly Barnett Column...................................12 OFA News .......................................................13 Obit: Donald Robertson................................13 RMK Trailer Sales .........................................14 ORCHA News.................................................15 OTRA News....................................................15 ORHA News ...................................................16 OCHA News ...................................................18 CRHRA News.................................................19 Calgary Stampede..........................................19 AQHA Convention.........................................20 OQHA News...................................................21 EOQHA ..........................................................22 QROOI News .................................................23 Obituary: Alan Chesler .................................25 Anne Gage Column............................................26 Jockey Club News ..............................................26 Winter of the Hay Belly.....................................27 Winter Pasture ...................................................27 OMHC News ......................................................28 Horse Listening..............................................29 Kentucky Invitational Grand Prix CSI to be 5 Star in 2025...........................29
Lindsay Grice.................................................30 Treating Kissing Spine...................................30 Lynn Palm......................................................31 Winter Management......................................31 Directories .................................................32-36 Real Estate......................................................37 Rider Fitness...................................................39
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