18/ MAY 2023 THE RIDER Can-Am Draws Record Crowd and Raises Funds for Equine Guelph


Guelph, ON Apr, 26, 2023 - A record crowd was welcomed by Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo debuting at their new Ancaster Fair location after a pandemic hiatus postponed the event for the last three years. 10,000 people came through the turnstiles for the three-day event, March 31 - April 2, 2023. It was a great three days full


of entertainment, shopping, re- connecting with friends we have not seen in ages and of course all the educational presentations which Equine Guelph was proud to be a part of. “It was good to be back at Can-Am, chatting with all out horse loving friends again,” says Equine Guelph di- rector, Gayle Ecker “Many thanks to the organizers, partici- pants, sponsors, supporters and volunteers that all returned and brought along new friends to this amazing event!” Many engaging conversa-


tions took place in the adjoining booths of Equine Guelph, Equi- Mania! and the Ontario Educa- tion and Employment Program (OEEEP). Horse enthusiasts from youth to adult were hungry to learn more about horses. In- terest was piqued for visitors to the OEEEP booth who learned of the free program that could be the


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Heartland crew added to the e x c i t eme n t with a meet and greet, Ty (Graham War- dle) and Caleb (Kerry James). Two items


Emma Linde & family in the Can-Am auction raising funds for Equine Guelph.


Ann Clifford presenting her artwork won by


golden opportunity to start a ca- reer with horses. Can-Am 2023 art auction for Equine Guelph


An auction with 100% of


the proceeds going towards Equine Guelph’s educational pro- grams raised just under $1,000. Many thanks to Ross Miller and his team, for once again hosting the fund raiser and thank you to


were auctioned off: a bull whip fresh from the hand of famous Au s t r a l i a n horseman, Guy Mclean who had just fin- ished one of his demonstrations and a beautiful work of art cre-


ated by the tal- e n t e d , award-winning artist, Ann Clif-


ford (Instagram @anncliffor- dart).


Thank you to the bidders


and congratulations to Emma Linde and family, who now have a spectacular piece of Woven Metal Equine Art to hang in their home in Dundas, ON. “Can-Am is proud to pro-


mote equine welfare and is happy


to lend support,” says president, Ross Millar. “Our long-standing relationship with Equine Guelph is rooted in a mutual passion for educating horse owners and care- givers.” Ann Clifford also facilitated


the inaugural ‘Can-Am Equine Community Art Project’, inviting all the kids visiting Can-Am to help her paint a wildly colourful, large-scale,


“masterpiece”!


Young show attendees worked hard on it throughout the course of the event. “I am extremely proud of


all the young people who shared their creative enthusiasm with us at the show,” said Clifford, “It was a whirlwind of activity.” This beautiful collaborative


painting will be finding a home at Equine Guelph to inspire stu- dents and faculty on campus, and at the same time draw attention to the wonderful world of learning, sharing and celebration of the horse, that is the Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo! Equine Guelph thanks the


sponsors and volunteers who make it possible to bring Equi- Mania! out to these special events. To book EquiMania! for your next event contact nweid- ner@uoguelph.ca. Youth can visit EquiMania!


online & stay tuned to Equine Guelph’s upcoming events for more EquiMania! outings.


About Equine Guelph: Equine Guelph is the horse


owners’ and care givers’ Centre at the University of Guelph in Canada. It is a unique partnership dedicated to the health and well- being of horses, supported and overseen by equine industry


groups. Equine Guelph is the epi- centre for academia, industry and government - for the good of the equine industry as a whole. For further


information, www.equineguelph.ca.


Story by: Jackie Bellamy-Zions, Equine Guelph


Photo Credit: Ann Clifford for the multi-coloured painting


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Can-Am Equine Community Art Project with artist Ann Clifford and her junior painting participants. Photo by Ann Clifford.


Ontario Cutting Horse Association Visit us at: www.ontariocuttinghorseassociation.com


Executive Directors: President


Vice-President Treasurer


Trent Schade John Purdie John Martin Logan Donaldson


Greg Gallagher


Directors: Scott Reed


Amanda Law 613-200-1235 amandalaw@live.com


Eric Van Boekel 519-879-6699 thehappyhoggers@execulink.com Deb Carruth


905-863-5312 scott_reed_farm@hotmail.com 905-648-2242 greg@gallagherstables.net


Please direct mail to our treasurer: Deb Carruth


523 Queen Street Dunnville, ON N1A 1J5


or e-transfer and forms can be sent to entries@ontariocutting- horseassociation.com


Newsletter, Media & The Rider Submissions Amanda Law


NCHA Area 21 Director Eric Van Boekel


OCHA Website:


OCHA Saddle Series 2023 OCHA will be awarding a Trent Ward Saddle to the


High-Point Rider & Horse Combination in a single class for the 2023 season. Reserve High-Point Rider & Horse Combination will


get a Cuttinup Saddle Pad. Thank you to Britt’s Corner Tack for donating this


saddle to OCHA! Rules for the 2023 Saddle Series are as follows:


¨ Winner will have obtained the most points in a single class for the entire season ¨ Rider will select the class & horse they will compete with


519-879-6699 thehappyhoggers@execulink.com 613-200-1235


Don Crawford dwc@dc2graphics.com amandalaw@live.com


for the full 2023 season ¨ Selection must sent in writing to the OCHA within 10 days after the first show ¨ NCHA classes eligible for selection (Non-Pro, $50,000 Amateur, Unlimited Amateur, $5000 Novice Horse Non- Pro, $25,000 Novice Horse Non-Pro, $35,000 Non-Pro, $15,000 Amateur, $2000 Limited Rider, $1000 Amateur) ¨ Points are awarded using the NCHA point system (Hint: larger class = more points) ¨ Showcasing consistency against large group of competi- tors} * OCHA is offering Ranch Riding and Boxing at all An- caster shows this season. New for 2023 season there will be year end awards for these classes. You must attend 2 of the 3 shows to qualify.


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