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


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From Our Founder


Remembering June 1990


Can you believe The Rider


was only 20 years old.. now we are 54. How time flies.


The Rider, aka The West-


ern Rider / Canadian Quarter Horse Journal had a feature length article promoting the Anvil and Iron Horseshoeing competition. It was their second annual event at the Milton Agri- cultural Museum. A quick search of the internet did not re- veal that this event was still in existence.


The Rider reported on an


18 year old Appaloosa brood mare Miss Silver Dust giving birth to twin foals by Appaloosa Stallion Sir Band Jammer. The Buttigieg family of Port Col- bourne, Ontario, were super ex- cited about the births which are rare in the equine world.


Identical twin sisters Holly


and Carrie Robinson of Kincar- dine, Ontario were enjoying giv- ing the judges at run for their money at the Quarter Horse and other shows the judges thought they were seeing double.


Twin Appaloosas and Twin


girls wonder if they got together we had both stories in the June 1990 edition. anyone know?


The AQHA set an atten-


dance record as the 50th Annual Convention returned to the birth place of the Quarter Horse in- dustry in Fort Worth, Texas. The association had 265,448 mem- bers and 2,775,024 horses regis- tered.


Here we were in June 1990


and equestrians were still adver- tising their stud service. One was Obvious Maximus a 1987 Quarter Horse Stallion owned by Wishing Well Farms.


Sylvia Galbraith, a profes- sional equine photographer was


advertising in The Rider with some of her top quality photo- graphs.


Vetrepharm Inc., a Cana-


dian owned biotechnology com- pany, issued a news release on how they developed a successful treatment for Cancer in Dogs and Horses.


Ken Mclelland, show man-


ager, announced the OQHA Area 3 Summerama ‘90 at the Storm King Ranch.


Circle M Ranch, owned by


Col. Al Greco in Woodbridge, Ontario, were promoting their line of Jamco Horse Trailers and being a distributor for McBride horse trailers.


Joe Carter, president of the


Canadian Snaffle Bit Associa- tion, was advising that the club was adding more money to the Snaffle bit shows for this year. Bill and Tracy Rinzema, chair- persons for the Futurity, an- nounced a $20,000.00 added purse.


A race horse was used by


the FBI to investigate race-fix- ing at the Finger Lakes Race Track. But the horse they bought to catch the fixers was a natural winner. A trainer and his wife were indicted in connection with the scam.


A new agricultural teach-


ing arena opened in New Liskeard, Ontario. The livestock arena was financed by the New Liskeard College of Agricultural Technology and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture.


The Rider were part of a


Wild West colouring contest fea- turing Black Bart. Art was by renowned artist Maureen Shel- leau. Lots of prizes had been of- fered.


The WHAO Extravaganza


was scheduled for June 22 – 24 at the Paris Fair Grounds, Friday featured an Open Barrel Race with a purse of $250.00, The Saturday show featured a $250.00 Junior Pleasure Stake. I can tell you from my experi- ences that this Extravaganza was


The Can – Am Select


Horse & Tack Sale was held on June 17 at Toad Hall in Clare- mont, ON. The event had a beer and wine licence.


For the second year in a


row the Lakeland College claimed the top prize in the Canadian Intercollegiate Rodeo Association rodeo.


The Appaloosa Source


Book rolled off the presses for the first time since 1983.. the book contained 200 listings for Appaloosa Breeders.


The Riders real estate sec-


tion was gathering steam as more and more realtors found that we could provide them with customers that were in the mar- ket for farm and ranch proper- ties. Thank you to all that are still with us. And a Big welcome to new advertisers. If you are selling have your realtor adver- tise with us.


We were sorry to learn about the passing of Cathy (nee


Do you love Fergus? Visit his website at: http://www.fergusthehorse.com


Obituary Arthur George Wright


the passing Arthur George Wright on April 7, 2024 in his 87th year.


In loving memory of Arthur George Wright It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce


Stella Riga (Jack), Jimmy Wright (Teresa), Mellissa Lander (Mike), Charmaine McClean, Tammy Carter (Ted), Tanya Northey, and Raymond Wight and adored as his own, Tim Ryan. Young brother to Jean Akey (Bill), Fran Philips (Keith) and Rose Buchanan (Art). Art's pride was his 13 grandchildren and 20 great grand-


Elaine (Harrison) his adored wife of 44 years, father to


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


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


a fabulous show. Great horses, great people and nice quality en- tertainment.


The Canada / USA Free


Trade Agreement had financial assistance programs available to help organized producers of livestock.


The Alberta Quarter Horse


Breeders had 34 head sold as a vicious snow storm prevented more horses and buyers getting to the sale.


Sam Matties, newsletter


editor of the Timbertrail Western Riders, was involved in an auto- mobile accident so Elaine Wright took over the duties. She reported that the first horse show of the season was scheduled for June 17 at the Rutherford’s in Havelock. Our condolences on the recent passing of Elaine’s husband Art.


Foundation Farms invited


the public to their show featur- ing Miniature Horses. Show’s were held on June 27, July 29, and August 19.


Brown) Hampshire of Barrie, On- tario this past May. Cathy and her singer husband Keith had Quarter Horses many years ago.


My Turn Nothing much happening


this month… so enjoy your sum- Obituary


that we share news of the passing of Cathy Hampshire (Brown) on May 8, 2024 at the young age of 77. Cathy was the beloved wife and best friend to Keith, to whom she was married for 55 years. She was a loving mother to their beau- tiful daughter Laura, son Chris- tian, his wife Megan and their cherished children Rowan and El- liot and her other beloved daugh- ter Laurie, her husband Danny and their children Logan and Lan- don. Best sister to Jan and her husband David and children Ash- ley and Robert. She received tremendous love and cuddles from her many dogs over the years.


friendships both here in Canada, at their winter home in Florida, and in England. She was a loyal and loving friend, always ready to listen and lend counsel to anyone who asked. She loved talking pol-


Cathy built many lifelong It is with profound sadness


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


mer. I’m not sure if it will be steaming hot or rainy. But do take care trailering your horses this show season. Nothing worse that to see livestock in accidents. Remember you are responsi-


ble to report any kind of issues with the elderly and animals and


children. See you next issue Aidan W. Finn CD


Founder of The Rider 1970


Honourable Kentucky Colonel Member OQHA Hall of Fame Member Can-Am


Equine Walk of Fame Cathy Hampshire


spending time with her precious grandchildren, Logan, Rowan, Landon and Elliot. They loved their grandma deeply. She was es- pecially proud of her husband, Keith’s singing career, and took every opportunity to attend his performances. A date and time for Cathy’s


modelled in her younger years, in- telligent … she taught school for years, and her students still con- tact her to tell her she was the best teacher they ever had … they loved her. Perhaps her greatest joy was


itics and would engage in lengthy discussions about current events and the politics of the day. She was beautiful … she


www.steckleygooderham.com


Home in Barrie, who took such wonderful and sincere care of Cathy, would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. Online mem- ories and condolences may be for- warded


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celebration of life has yet to be de- termined. Everyone who loved her will be welcome to attend. Please feel free to drop Keith a line at 2keefers@rogers.com, if you’ve got stories, pictures or memories you’d like to share.


children. One of Art's greatest joys was working and enjoying time


Send us all your summer and fall show dates for our Coming Events Section!


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on the farm with his family. A celebration of life was held at Healey Falls Quarter Horse, on June 1.


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