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From Our Founder


Remembering May 1990


Hi everyone. Well looks


like Summer is early this year. Back in our May 1990


Issue, AQHA announced the continuation of the 5 judge sys- tem for the annual World Quar- ter Horse Show. It is a good system that seems to work quite nicely.


Wickenburg, Arizona were


promoting Horseback Vacations for the entire family. Western Trails of the West Inc., an- nounced a 5 day exclusive horseback riding adventure. A quick check finds that this com- pany is not listed but others are. Sounds perfect for an early spring or fall ride.


Canada was promoting a


Rails to Trails “ Green Spaces of the Future”. With hundreds of miles of abandoned rail lines the Ontario Trails Council, spear- headed by Mavis McCallum, was well on its way to having this plan happen in a big way. Today we have 27,000 km of trails in Canada.


The Western Rider / Cana-


dian Quarter Horse Journal made a full page announcement that we would be publishing a new equine newspaper, the “English Rider” would make it’s debut on June 01, 1990. Well here we are about to enter into our 35th year and it is still going strong in our three publications edition. Congratulations to us!


We are pleased to advise


that we are the only print equine publication in Ontario. You can also see our Online Edition.


The Youth Quarter Horse


World Cup named Mike Perkins of Owasso, Oklahoma and Fred Johnson of Ellerston New South Wales, Australia as judges for the event. It was held in Calgary, Alberta August 18-19, 1990.


America’s Horse a one


hour special television show by AQHA was set to air on June 30 on ESPN.


The Mathieus family of


Ancaster held a partial disposal sale of their Barrel horses. They guaranteed all horses sound.


Ed Cornish, President


OQHA wrote a letter to the edi- tor of The Rider thanking Linda Harrison Sisson on the fabulous write up on how the city of Toronto profited from Quar- terama, with the city giving nothing in return. Ed also took the time to hit at Exhibition Place for also not doing enough to help the show.


The Burlington Plainsman


Saddle Club advised that they had returned after being on the back burner for several years. President was Cathy Warren.


Speaking of Quarterama,


The Rider was a major sponsor of the Canadian Owned and Riden Barrel Race. Valerie Love presented us with a sponsor plaque. Does anyone know where it might be?


Hundreds of Buckskins,


Dun, Red Dun and Grulla horses, breeders and owners made there way to the ABRA World Championship show at the Kansas Expocentre for the third annual Buckskin Registry world show.


Patterson Supply Canada


Limited of Guelph, Ontario were advertising a sale of over 800 western boots starting at $129.00 pr.


Anchor D Guiding & Out-


fitting of Black Diamond, Al- berta were promoting a “Ride in the Canadian Rockies


in


Kananaskis Country”. What a fabulous ride that would have been.


Belmont Horsefair were


advertising an equine show fea- turing 30 breeds from Lipizzans, Andalusians to cutting horses to trick riders. The event was held


The Ontario Rodeo Associ-


ations president, Terry Dunk, an- nounced a bevy of Rodeos had been scheduled for the upcom- ing season. The club had 19 di- rectors elected. Most directors were assigned to the various events. ORA rodeos were al- ways well attended. It is too bad that this independent rodeo asso- ciation shut down. It was a fun group.


Browne’s Trailer Sales of


Thorndale had a full page adver- tising their selection of horse trailers a two horse enclosed Thoroughbred was advertised for $6,995.00. A four horse with dressing room for $8,495.00. The prices of today’s horse trail- ers, caught up in the current in- flation spiral, is upsetting.


The Kentucky Fair & Ex-


position Centre expansion was on schedule and would be ready for the NAILE show in 1991. The project had a price tag of $15 million.


Tomco Trailers in Missis-


sauga, Ontario announced that they were manufacturing non- rustable horse trailers. The trailer was manufactured with a


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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


on June 2-10 at Belmont Park. The WHAO, “the creator”


of most western horse shows and clubs in Ontario, were ex- pressing their pleasure at the enormous turn out of clubs and members to their annual general meeting. Rusty Nunn advised that the upcoming show season was shaping up to be the best on record.


Kelly Smith, in her column


in The Rider aka Canadian Western Rider, advised that the Ontario Amateur Quarter Horse Association had a great line up of shows booked, with more to come.


Gary McNichol, President


Quarter Racing Owners of On- tario advised that Picov Downs track was in good shape. Regu- lar Sunday racing had been scheduled as well a special futu- rities were prepared and taking entries.


cial Issue for June as a salute to Ontario’s youth who are the future of our horse industry. We were having a busy time as we had scheduled the first issue of The English Rider. All went well.


The Rider had two full pages


of upcoming horse shows. The Western Horse industry was well on it’s way to a successful 1990 show season.


We had 44 horses listed “For


Sale” in our Classified section. You could purchase ads in three issues for $25.00. You still can!


Real Estate ads featuring


farms and ranches were beginning to dominate The Rider’s pages.


fibre glass outer shell and replace- able inside plywood panels. The Rider announced a Spe-


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


This issue had 4 full pages. Here we are 34 years later


and Real Estate sales thorough our publication are still dominant with some agents taking full pages in each edition. They must be getting results or they would be not be wasting their money.


We published a history of


the Arabian Horse Association of Eastern Canada.


The Rider had a special 16


page edition dedicated to the Ara- bian Horse. Arabian club mem- bers put in a big effort to support the special edition by taking out lots of ads.


The Mid Western Quarter


Horse show committee an- nounced their Southern Ontario Spring Classic on June 16-17 at the Ilderton Fair Grounds.


Valerie Snobelen, presented


a Reining Horse Demonstration at Windy Hill Quarter Horses on May 27.


Even though Quarterama


‘90 was history, the Lakeshore Inn were still running ads.


spur was being offered for sale. The Motivator spur had a proven record and was supported by Trainers and Amateurs. The Price was $24.95 and they were avail- able through Jonet Products in Kitchener, Ontario.


My Turn: I have been thinking out


loud, which is unusual for me. I am proposing that some horse members with connections could think about opening a Western Horse Museum. A lot of horse people have accumulated a lot of “Stuff” over the past 60 plus years. I am sure their families would be happy to donate. Maybe the Provincial Government might help. Perhaps this is something that a lot of us have thought about. Some may have been thinking about honouring our Founders. A place may well be available or constructed in the Westfield Her- itage Village near Rockton, On- tario or possibly at a fairgrounds I don’t have much to com-


plain about this month, although we are still getting reports of ani- mal abuse. Just remember you are guilty of neglect if you know something and say nothing. Call the SPCA or local police if you suspect Animal abuse, family or child abuse. If you have not seen your


neighbour make a wellness check or have the police check. If you don’t know who to contact, call us at The Rider. Thank you for looking down


A new “Don’t Hurt Him” in this corner. Aidan W. Finn CD Founder of The Rider 1970


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


Equine Walk of Fame


"The Rusty Gaits Saddle Club is moving to 1031 Plowmans Line, Courtland. Show dates: May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15. For more info www.rustygaits.ca"


The Rider’s Springtime Reading List


STORMY NORMY Finds His Forever Home Written by Australian children’s author and horse enthusiast, Leisa Fail Full colour illustrations by Amy Rennie Published by Ingram Book Co. (March 2024) Soft cover $23.06 (Amazon.ca) 130 pages Kindle e-book: $7.99 Suitable for ages 6-11


Australia’s high country where wild horses, known as brumbies, roam. The story starts on a wild and stormy night when our 4-legged hero is born. The first chapter sets the scene and introduces readers to the equine characters, then from chapter 2 on- wards, Stormy Normy takes up narration from the point of view of a spirited little colt struggling to survive, especially after getting separated from his mum.


Stormy Normy’s mum is nowhere to be found so our hero becomes a member of this new herd of strangers. Our little hero is forced to navigate the challenges of life from facing abandonment to overcoming bullying and embracing what makes him unique. It’s an inspiring adventure that is not just about a colt finding his forever home, but is also about the universal lessons of resilience, self-


coming across a human’s paddock containing other foals and galloping off to join them even though his mother begs him to stay by her side. When rancher Peter approaches the little colt,


Stormy Normy tells of his curiosity when This charming story takes place in eastern


discovery and the importance of being true to yourself.


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