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From
The Editor
We can't believe how fast two weeks goes by. It seems I no sooner finish
one issue and I'm into the next issue. Actually, I've already started the
April 30th issue. There's just so much information out there. It is
keeping me extremely busy, but we're loving every minute of it -
especially when we receive so many great comments from everyone about
this newsletter and the website.
Our first survey gave
us great insight into what people are doing with their horses. The results
are
now posted on the website for your perusual. The one thing that stands
out is how many of you are looking for a big equine facility to host
major events and be available for renting for local functions etc. We're
sure if the town of Clinton can accommodate such a facility in REACH,
that we in Niagara could certainly do it.
The
Equine Niagara News Facebook
Group has now reached 250 members and growing. The fan page is up to 74
members - we have yet to figure out the difference between group pages
and fan pages. They both seem to do much of the same thing, but then
again you can do some things on the group page that you can't do on the
fan page and vice versa. So we have both. Check them out.
We are also now on twitter.com. Follow our tweets by looking us up under
EquineNiagara. We are gaining quite the following there as well - worldwide.
Some of the unique products in the A "Bit" About section were
found because of people following us on twitter. It's interesting that
those tweeters are actually using some of my headlines to talk about to
their followers.
Our overall website
stats are increasing rapidly. We saw a 40% growth across the board in
hits and visitors to the site in a one month period. That's amazing!
New in the classifieds
this month - we've added an "Employment Opportunities" category
for those searching for work and those having jobs available - please add
to it - the jobs do not have to be equine related. We want all riders
working to afford all those lovely horses out there.
This month we've also
added a sales rep to the team. Welcome Meaghan McIntyre. Meaghan will be
helping us sell advertising on the site and in the newsletter in her
spare time after work at her regular job. Meaghan can be reached by
calling 905-386-6609 or by email .
And a welcome to Sara
Taylor, REMT of Taylor
Equine Massage Therapy to our team as a contributor to the
Ask Us section of the
newsletter and website. Send us your questions, we'll find the answers.
There is so much
happening with the spring upon us, it is tough keeping up with it all. So
we ask, that you send us information for inclusion in the calendar of
events, on the site and in the newsletter. The more you send in, the less
time we have to spend finding the information and the more time we have
to put together interesting stories and articles.
Don't forget to
complete our survey. We have corrected the one question that didn't seem
to make sense. So if you have completed the survey about helmet use,
please complete it again to get that one question answered - it is an
important question about your shopping habits at local tack stores.
And I think that is
about all we have to say for this issue, so until next time....
Debi Katsmar
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Welcome
To
The Calendar
of Events is changing rapidly, check back often for
new updates. The Horse
Show Page has been redesigned for easier access to
information.
The classified
section now allows you to post your ads yourself. That is proving
helpful and a great time saver for us.
This site is geared to everything equine in Niagara, so please let us
know of any activities happening that have to do with horses. We are
severely lacking in the area of mini's, driving, barrels, reigning, etc.
Help us grow the site and send in your information.
We hope Equine Niagara News will be
your one-stop resource for everything "equine" in Niagara
Region.
The site's most valuable resource
is the Equine Niagara News Calendar of Events.
Other features include:
· Equine Niagara
Directory
· Club &
Organization News
· Clinics &
Events
· Horse Shows
· Classifieds
Horse "Tails", training
tips, health news and In the News are all other aspects of the sites now
with information.
Check back often the site grows
almost daily.
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Help
Equine
Niagara News Grow!
For
this new site to grow faster, we need your help.
Our convenient forms will aid in getting us the information and on-line
much quicker.
Directory Listing Form
Coming Soon!
Event Listing Form &
Show Listing Form
Putting your listing, news, event, show and even your classified is free.
So fill out the
forms and send them to us. Niagara Equine News will grow much quicker this
way!
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Classifieds
Gypsy
Vanner Horses for
sale. We have 13 registered horses. 2009 foals and green broke 2 year
olds available. 'The Pleasures' Mine' standing at stud $1,200. Call for
appointment. 905-893-7034
Posted:
Fri, 3 Apr. 2009 Expires: Tue, 2 Jun. 2009
We're sure many of you have something to sell. Now you can submit
your listings yourself.
Take Our Survey
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Living the
Dream: 4B
Ranch Productions
From left to right: Mark Dobrindt, Tom Bishop Sr., Tom
Bishop Jr., Sharron Whitty, Russ Vamplew
1889: "Buffalo
Bill" Cody was mounted on a magnificent dappled grey horse of 15
1/2 hands and wore a pair of tight, fine leather riding boots up to his
thighs & gauntlet gloves. In front of him about 30 feet walked a
man who would toss a glass ball in the air every few yards each one
shattered with a bullet and a roar from Buffalo Bill's gun. The crowd
reacted with wild enthusiasm at the ease and remarkable showmanship of
this statuesque figure. It is not hard to understand how such a
startling event could leave a lasting impression on a youngster's mind,
to remain there for a lifetime, and this was Thomas W. Bishop's first
contact with the "Wild West".
This first vision of the "Wild West" was to one day become
the 4B Ranch and enthuse the young lives of the Bishop family for
generations to come. Read more...
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 The Language of
"Equus"
Have you ever
wondered why when one horse flicks his tail, twitches an ear or throws
his head, all the other horses go running? What does it mean when a
horse turns his butt to you or another horse for that matter? This in
part is the language of Equus.
Tom Shields and Anne Gage of Iron Horse Equestrian Centre will teach
you this language at their clinic on Horsemanship on May 2nd.
Read
more...
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Massage Therapy
for the Sport Horse
by Sara
Taylor, REMT
By nature the horse is designed to be an athlete and, through breeding,
humans have modified these athletes to go above and beyond what nature
ever anticipated. We challenge our horses to move faster, jump higher
and turn tighter corners all in the name of winning. This is where a
dedicated sports massage therapist, with the guidance of your
veterinarian, can be one of the best assets in your horse's medical
team. Full story
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Coaches Week -
April 18-26th
There's never been a better Week to
become a Coach...
The Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO) is pleased to announce that
APRIL 18-26, 2009 has been designated Ontario Coaches Week in
Ontario. This week is an opportunity to pick up a whistle,
take a course, attend a clinic and learn more about coaching. Details
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From The Horse's Mouth: _______________________
Greenhawk's Equine
Solution Program
Greenhawk has recently introduced the Equine Solutions Program. A
suite of services geared towards assisting you with all aspect of
riding and horse care. The following are just some of the new
services:*
· Saddle Fitting · Saddle & Leather Repair · Blanket Cleaning &
Repair · Embroidery · Engraving · Gift Cards · Wish List.
Greenhawk is offering a FREE engraved blanket tag with cleaning of
winter blankets and on-site engraving and embroidery (while you wait)
at their Warehouse Sale - April 23-25th. (Pick up is available at the
Beamsville location). Visit www.greenhawk.com for details.
 Horse Empowerment
Clinic
(An Expression of Interest)
Ron Derksen has tentatively set the date for this clinic for July 3rd,
4th & 5th. The location has yet to determined. Check the
website for updates in the near future. Read more
A Cattle Drive Anyone?
Upper Canada Equestrian
Association's Annual Nicky Aiken Trail Ride for Breast Cancer
is shaping up strong. The prizes for most money raised are mounting up
with over $6500 in prizes donated so far. The latest prize is a 3-day Cattle Drive for two
in Quesnel, BC, donated by Blackwater -Spruce Ranch.
Other prizes include a western show saddle, a bareback saddle pad,
magnetic blanket, EMR devices, Cinch shirts, magazine subscriptions,
gift certificates, autographed Trail of Painted Ponies' books and more.
So plan to attend the ride on June 7th, 2009 starting at Henry of
Pelham Winery into the Shorthills. You do not need to be a member of
the club to participate in the trail ride. If you would like to become
a member of the UCEA, to participate in all of their rides, visit www.ucea-niagara.com . The first trail ride of the
season for the club takes place this coming Sunday, April 19th on the
Heritage Trail. Call or email a club member for details or email
us here at Equine
Niagara News.
 If Only Horses
Could Talk
Equine Niagara News
& Saturn Stables Present
Lauren Bode Horse Communicator on May 9th. Bring your horse
out on May 9th to have Lauren tell you all about him or her. Find out
what makes your horse tick. Advance registration required. Book
by April 18th and save $10. For
more information click here.
Dirty Laundry?
None of us enjoy
doing laundry at the best of times, but what do you do about all those
stinky, dusty, dirty and quite often muddy horse blankets and saddle
pads? Put them in your washing machine? I don't think so? Take them to
a Laundromat? Maybe. Powerwash them yourself? Maybe. Click here to find out where
to take your dirty laundry
Interest Sought for Games Night
Saturn
Stables is wondering if there is enough interest out there for an
evening of games on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis? The night
would feature gymkhana style games for horses and ponies, children and
adults. If you as an individual or as a barn would be interested in
participating in an event like this, please contact Saturn Stables at
905-684-6030 or info@saturnstablesofstcatharines.com.
 EqWine Festival
According
to Elie BenDavid the Niagara
EqWine Festival is starting to take shape. With venues
being booked and plans being put in place. The new website for the
festival will be launched June 1st and at the same time tickets will go
on sale for the event.
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A "Bit" About...
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·
Safety Vests Required by June 1st, 2009 for Drivers on while driving on the
premises of any ORC facility More....
· Plans for a new Ontario Equine Centre
are moving forward. The location near the University of Guelph is set
to become an internationally recognized equine facility housing an
education centre, training, sales, show & event facilities as well
as a veterinary clinic. It will serve all sectors of the equine
industry. Visit
www.ontarioequinecentre.ca/ for more info.
· EC Announces
Doping Control for all Riders Attending NA Junior and YR Championships
Ottawa, Ontario-Equine Canada would like to announce that for the first
time, all Canadian riders attending the 2009 North American Junior and
Young Rider Championships will be drug tested according to the Canadian
Anti-Doping Program (CADP). CADP is the set of rules that govern doping
control in Canada and is compliant with the World Anti-Doping Code and
all international standards.
Please see the document below for full details
www.c-s-h-a.org/files/2009_ec_najyrc_testing_final.doc
· Beth Underhill
Wins $50,000 Ocala International Grand Prix
More
·
Hugh Graham Wins $50,000 Ocala Jumping Classic Grand Prix More
·
Keean White and Ian Millar to Represent Canada at the 2009 FEI World
Cup Final More
· You can
learn to make money in the horse business.
Is your horse business experiencing any or all of the 3 Not
Enoughs?
1. Not enough time to get it all done?
2. Not enough money to provide an adequate living?
3. Not enough of the right people to help you?
If you don't have enough time,money or the right people in your horse
business, don't feel alone. Many professional horsemen tolerate
these problems daily and don't know where to look for a solution. Visit
www.profitablehorseman.com for more info.
· Unique product
- Equicizer
What a unique product this is. Exercise as if you were riding
without a horse. Not only would it be great for keeping those riding
muscles in shape, but think of the potential for teaching young
children to ride, learn balance and position. Read more....
· Track My
Horse Has Released a Software Designed to Track Your Barrel Horses
Performance
Technology has finally caught up to these challenges and has
provided a way for you to not only track your horse's performance, but
empowers you to set realistic goals and track the path to achieving
them. Introducing: TrackMyHorse.comsm and their amazing performance
tracking system. www.trackmyhorse.com
· Equiapps.com
has launched three equine related applications for your Ipod Touch or
Iphone www.equiapps.com
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Horse
"Tails"
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· Tiny
horse is making a big impression
A RARE foal from an ancient Iranian breed of diminutive horses has
been born on a farm in the Westcountry.
The tiny filly was born to Nutmeg, a Caspian mare, at Harefen Ham Farm
in Lower Hutchley, near Blackawton, Devon. More
· Rupert Isaacson's Mongolian
Adventure in Healing His Son's Autism in 'The Horse Boy' Read
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"Stable" Reading & Viewing
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·
Seabiscuit
on Commemorative Stamped Envelopes Read
· Equine Guelph is conducting an "Equine Economic Impact Study".
Take this survey to aid in the study.
· Introducing your horse to
pasture Read on...
· Horse Tail
Thieves At Large in US A must read
· Ease Mounting
Pressures On Your Horse Read
· Hit-and-run
injures top rider, kills horse
Driver wouldn't slow down on road near Collingwood Read more...
· How Much Hay
Should You Feed Your Horse or Pony? Find out
· April is
Laminitis Prevention Month
Check out the following articles from EQUUS magazine
to learn how to protect your horse from the devastating condition
laminitis.
· Ground-Tied and Respectful
Story by Heidi Nyland with Julie Goodnight, photos by Heidi Nyland
Improve your horsemanship, and develop a kind, trustworthy relationship
with your trail horse with top clinician/trainer Julie Goodnight. This issue: How to ground-tie
your horse.
· Injury
Rehabilitation Underutilized by Equestrians, Researchers Say by:
Erin Ryder, TheHorse.com News Read
·
Saddle Fit Quiz Take the Interactive
Horse Saddle Fitting Quiz
· West Nile
Virus in Canada: 2008 : Equid Blog
· The Right to
Decide
As horse owners we all have different beliefs in what works and
doesn't work for our horses, what methods of treatments we use whether
it be through our own remedies, traditional veterinarian practices or
alternative and holistic therapies. The question now is: Should it be
the horse owner's decision as to who works on their horse and
how? Read
· Jockey Club
Offers Free Thoroughbred Identification Service
· Ask the
Vet:
Topics in equine health that are timely and relevant to today's
horse owner will be featured this year as part of the American
Association of Equine Practitioner's "Ask the Vet" online
discussion on aaep.org/horseowner. Each month an AAEP-member veterinarian
will answer questions submitted by horse owners pertaining to specific
health issues.
The following topics and veterinarians are scheduled for "Ask the
Vet":
April:
Colic--Dr. JenniferSchleining, Ames, Iowa
May: Traveling
with Your Horse--Dr.John Poe, Midway, Ky.
Submit a question. Each
month's questions and answers are archived for easy reference.
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Ask Us!
____________________________
Where do we send our entries / membership in for the
Niagara cup series? Heather D.
Memberships
for the Niagara Cup Series can be sent in advance to Leslie McCormick
at Red Ribbon Stables 896 Concession #6, R.R. #4, Niagara-on-the-Lake,
ON L0S 1J0. The membership can also be paid for with your entry to the
first show. Entries for each show are due on the Wednesday prior to the
show and are sent, faxed or delivered to the hosting barn for the
show.
Send us your
questions, we'll find the answers.
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 Win A Tipperary Helmet!
_________________________________
Complete the Equnie
Niagara News Survey
and you could win a Tipperary
Helmet (retail value: $90.00). Prize compliments of Horseworld Emporium.
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To The Editor
·
Deb...this is a fantastic online newsletter. You are soooooooooo
talented. And punctual.
Marilyn
Lee-Hannah
·
Hey Debi, Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy the
newsletter. Excellent job.
Diane
Iftody
· "We
(well, I at least) most certainly enjoy it! Great job, I can see how
much work you put into it! Thank you - this will be one of Niagara's
best equine "tools," if it isn't already." Krista
Ellens-Mills
·
...your newsletter is awesome - love it!
Marie
Whiting
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Fri Apr 17
7:30pm - 11pm Team Ranch Sorting - Fox Lair
Stables
Mon Apr 20
7:30pm - 9:30pm Ladies Breakaway Roping - Fox Lair
Stables
Sun Apr 19
Camberwell
Hunter Show
9:30am - 5pm Spring
Warm Up Show/Clinic - Dunnville Saddle Club - Abizack
Stables
11am - 3pm UCEA
Heritage Trail Ride - Heritage Trail, NOTL
1pm - 4pm SUN
/ Cedar Ridge Meet & Greet - Reign Equestrian &
Athletics - Fonthill
Wed April 22
1pm - 4pm Team
Roping - Fox Lair Stables
Thur Apr 23 - Sun Apr 25
Greenhawk
Warehouse Sale
Fri Apr 24
7:30pm - 11pm Team
Ranch Sorting - Fox Lair Stables
Sat Apr 25
8am - 12pm Barn/Yard/Garage
Sale - Dunnville Saddle Club
Sun Apr 26
1pm - 4pm Team
Roping - Fox Lair Stables
Mon Apr 27
7:30pm - 9:30pm Ladies
Breakaway Roping - Fox Lair Stables
Wed April 29
1pm - 4pm Team Roping - Fox Lair Stables
Fri May 1
7:30pm - 11pm Team
Ranch Sorting - Fox Lair Stables
Sat May 2
Horsemanship Clinic -
Iron Horse Equestrian Centre
Sun May 3
DLSC Williams Trail Ride
SUN Gaming
Clinic - Cedar Ridge Stables
Getting
Ready to Show Workshop #4 - Briarwood Stables
11am - 3pm UCEA
Canal Ride - Welland Canal Trail
Mon May 5
7:30pm - 9:30pm Ladies
Breakaway Roping - Fox Lair Stables
Wed May 6
1pm - 4pm Team
Roping - Fox Lair Stables
Fri May 8
7:30pm - 11pm Team Ranch Sorting
- Fox Lair Stables
Sat May 9
BWSC
Work Party - Show Grounds
11am - 6pm Lauren
Bode -
Horse Communicator - Saturn Stables
Sun May 10
Mother's Day
Visit ourCalendar of Events for further details on the events or for
listings beyond May 10th.
Be sure to send us the information for your show, event or anything
equine related.
Email to equineniagara@horsedodads.com
Next issue: April 30th, 2009.
Deadline for submission to the next newsletter is April 27th.
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Equine Niagara News
Debi Katsmar, Editor
905-684-6030
Equine Niagara News
Advertising Sales: Meaghan McIntyre 905-386-6609 or meaghan_mcintyre@sympatico.ca
National Advertising Sales: equineniagara@horsedodads.com
SUBMISSIONS FOR
THE NEXT NEWSLETTER NO LATER THAN April 27th!! Thank
You! The next issue will go out April 30TH.
Copyright 2009. YDV/Equine Niagara News. All rights reserved. No portion
of this newsletter can be reproduced without our prior written
permission, however please feel free to forward it to your equine
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