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Thunderous Affair Is 2020 Thoroughbred Makeover Champion
gray/roan mare was bred in Kentucky by Jim Williams. She never made a start, but did train to race. By Liaison out of the Thunder Gulch mare Thunder Fan, Thun- derous Affair was placed through CANTER Michi- gan.
Makeover Champion, spon- sored by Churchill Downs. The 2017 16.2 hand
professional based in Ponty- pool, Ontario, is no stranger to
trained by Lindsey Par- tridge, was selected by the panel of judges of the Thor- oughbred Makeover and National Symposium, pre- sented by Thoroughbred Charities of America, as the 2020
Thunderous Affair, Thoroughbred Lindsey Partridge, a
made a name for herself with her unique brand of horsemanship and crowd-
the beginning,” recalled an emotional Partridge. “I re- ally had to slow down and just go to events, and just not make it about compet- ing. Just the fact that she was so calm and relaxed here and able to trust me to do everything — gosh, I’m going to start crying!” Partridge, who has
Makeover — she won the overall title back in 2015 with Soar — but this partic- ular journey has not been without its challenges. “She didn’t trust me in
that relationship first,” Par- tridge described, reflecting on her past Makeover per- formances and her road to success. “I’ve done ranch and field hunter and trail and freestyle, but it all comes back to that partner- ship first.”
pleasing freestyle routines, trained Thunderous Affair to not one but two discipline championships — Freestyle, in which the pair played with Partridge’s signature big blue tarp and other props, and Competitive Trail, in which Thunderous Affair’s easygoing de- meanor impressed judges and spectators alike. “It’s all about putting
the Thoroughbred Makeover 2020
Champions (in order of go):
Thoroughbred Discipline
Charles Hairfield Field Hunter, sponsored by Masters of Foxhounds As- sociation: Zapper, trained by Cameron Sadler Dressage, sponsored by
trained by
From Our Founder
Remembering November 1987
Hi again… we are now clos-
ing in on another winter, I am not amused.
Our Rider had an Open Let- ter to Jack Ridell, Ontario Minis-
Eventing, sponsored by Tipperary Equestrian: Leg- end’s Hope, trained by Jazz Napravnik Show Jumper, sponsored by Excel Equine: Canton Comet, trained by Samantha Fawcett Show Hunter, sponsored by Beyond the Wire: Still Dreaming,
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Thunderous Affair and Lindsey Partridge
PTHA’s Turning For Home: Elbow Room, trained by Helen Pianca Polo, sponsored by United States Polo Association: That’s My Bertie, trained by Willowbrook Polo Team Freestyle, sponsored by New Start: Thunderous Af- fair, trained by Lindsey Par- tridge Barrel Racing, sponsored by SmartPak: Czraina Maria, trained by Jessica Frederick Competitive Trail, spon- sored by Godolphin: Thun- derous Affair, trained by Lindsey Partridge Ranch Work, sponsored by MidAtlantic Horse Rescue: Aussie Prayer, trained by Raechel Ramsey
ter of Agriculture. printed on the front page, stripping a huge hole into the minister over the games that were being played at the Kemptville College Equine Course cancellation.
The Canadian Champi-
onship Show at Lethbridge, AB had show had 780 entries. A cheque for the Super Horse of the show from General Motors for $2,500.00 was pre- sented to Jackie and Harold Harke of Drayton, Alberta on the performance of their horse Mea
and awards can be found at
TBMakeover.org.
A full list of results
L-R: Thunderous Affair, Lindsey Partridge, RRP Executive Director Jen Roytz, TCA Executive Director Erin Crady
Obituary It is always difficult saying
goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Paisley (Sarnia, Ontario), who passed away at the age of 71, on September 17, 2021. Family and friends can light a candle as a
Blue Whiskers. Cutting was a big crowd
pleaser at the 1987 edition of the Calgary Stampede.
Our Editorial page had a
story on the 18th Anniversary of the Ontario Trail Riders. The story by Linda Harrison Sisson was well written and informative.
Johnny Royle, owner of
Royle Horse Trailers, had an ad looking for the person or persons unknown who stole a new Royle
James Paisley April 5, 1950 - September 17, 2021
loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Paisley to show support. He was loved and cherished
by many people including : his spouse Lynn Paisley; his children,
Two Horse Trailer from their lot in Carlisle, ON
Ed Bazylinski of Stonehill
Quarter Horses had an ad con- gratulating the 1986 AQHA High Point Jumping Quarter Horse “The St. Louie Woman”.
The WHAO were promoting
their 1987 Awards Banquet on February 13, 1988 at the German Hall in Brantford.
Jr. and Sr. finalists from the
Do you love Fergus? Visit his website at:
http://www.fergusthehorse.com
Heritage Classic Championship traveled to Nova Scotia to attend the Canadian Equestrian Federation show. The show was part of the Atlantic Winter Fair. Representatives were Reg Caulfield of Missis- sauga, Murray Smith of Dubin, JoAnne Shepley of Harrow, and Brian Ropp of Alisa Craig. The team coach was John McGrath of Moorefield, Ontario. Shirley Crane, the origina- tor of the Heritage Clas- sic, was on hand with her husband Jack. Shirley
Breed associations in the
USA collectively had 5,520,192 living horses registered.
The Rider was reminding
Stallion Owners to book their space early in The Rider for the up coming breeding season.
Quarterama was advertising
for Registered Quarter Horses for the Quarterama ‘88 Horse sale. Bookings were handled by Marv Laidlaw.
The Quarter Racing Owners
of Ontario were announcing their Annual General Meeting and Election at the Humber College on January 10th.
My Turn We are very sorry to learn of
the passing of Joan Ionson. She was a super cowgirl. She won al- most every horse event she en- tered. Joan was a mentor to a lot of aspiring young horse women. She ran schools and coached and
Nicole Somers (Shaun), Jody Barnes (Eddie) and Jason Lucas (Janine); his grandchildren, Alaina, Lucas, Preston, Mason, Tyla-Lynn and William; and his sisters, Elizabeth Martin (Dick) and Nancy.
worked hard to get Western Horse events recognized by The Olympic committee.
judged and was a very good friend to me personally. Joan was a mentor to The
Rider. She enthusiastically and with passion helped in our form- ative years. I also need to thank Roy as he too was right there at the beginning of The Rider, back 51 years ago. Roy passed away in March.
The Rider owes a lot of it’s suc- cess to the dedication of the Ion- son’s in their support. I will, along with many others will miss these Originals and Pioneers of the Western Horse Industry in Ontario. Enjoy your rides to- gether on that Black Stallion that caught the attention of Joan and formed a Horse Dynasty in On- tario.
Ride Ride Ride my friends. Just remember it is up to you
to report Elder, spousal, Child and Animal Abuse. Thank you.
Aidan W. Finn CD
Founder of The Rider 1970 President, Orange aPEEL
www.orangeapeel.com
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