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From
The Editor
Here it is another two weeks have gone buy. There is just so much to
tell. I think at this time of year I could do a weekly newsletter and not
run out of items to use. Mind you, I would never leave my computer if
that was the case, and I wouldn't be enjoying my own horses.
With the warmer
weather finally upon us, I have a tough time staying in the house to
work. It does make it easier with all the wonderful comments I receive
from everyone on the bi-weekly Equine Niagara News. Advertisers are
starting to call - that's a good thing! I need something for all this
time - love doesn't put food on the table.
I think the part I am
enjoying most is meeting everyone. I have met so many new people in the
last month - Laura and Mike from Sunridge Stables, one of the ladies
helping with the organization of the Niagara Hoe Down (can't wait for
that event - will be there with bells on - well maybe horse-hair
tassels), a gentleman that opened up his property to us for an
exploratory ride to see if it's feasible for trail use (that's another
story), the women from Cinch Magazine and True Cowboy Magazine (now
there's an interesting lady) and so many more.
Please send in your
information and photos too. I can't possibly get to every event -
although I would like to. I think we as horse enthusiasts are as curious
as our horses. Always wanting more information about our favourite pass
time.
I hope you enjoy this
latest issue as much as I enjoy putting it together. Send me an email or
call with your comments - good or bad. I want to know. And, if there is
something specific you want to know about - let me know that as well.
I'll see what I can do to get the information for you.
Also, please find it
in your hearts to help through donations or attending the fundraisers on the
23rd for the Dykstra's and the Bilyea's after two horrific barn fires.
Your support will be greatly appreciated.
So until next time,
I'm off at a trot for the next issue.
Debi Katsmar
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Summer Horse Camp
Feature - Next Issue
Calling all barns hosting Summer Camps this year, please send in your
information to us by May 11th to be included in our next issue of Equine
Niagara News on May 14th. Our next issue will feature Summer Horse Camps
- don't miss out!
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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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Classifieds
12yr
old 14.1h paint gelding
Mo
has been camping in Sandaraska, Otter Creek and Pennsylvania. He is a
great trail horse, goes through anything. Would make great kids horse for
confidence boosting or just to ride around farm. Utd on everything.
Trailers well. Easy keeper. $2500 obo. ph. 905-704-9597 (Sue)
Classifieds
We're sure many of you have something to sell. Now you can submit
your listings yourself.
Take Our Survey
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To The Editor
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"Nice job on the newsletter, Debi!"
Jenn P.
Deb...once again, I have to tell you, you do a fantastic job with
this publication. My boss might not agree, I am going to be LATE
for work due to reading it this morning! There are so many
interesting stories, links, etc.
Congrats, Deb...this is what we really need in a publication. And
by the way, I never even got a courtesy copy of the publication with our
article. Do you have a copy? I couldn't download it so have
nothing. One giant pain in the butt. Very disappointing
as we put hours and our heart and soul into that article.
Your is great though...I would like to put something in about summer
camp!
Marilyn H.
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Niagara Hoe Down
"Hoe Down
Dinner & Dance" to the sounds of Sandy Vine and the
Midnights
June 20,
2009
Well here's a unique evening of entertainment. A
old-fashioned hoe-down right here in Niagara.
The May Court Club of St. Catharines, The Rotary Club of St. Catharines
South and Performance
Cars want to show the Niagara Region a good
old-fashioned barn-raising, foot-stomping Country & Western Hoe-Down! All
proceeds from the event will be donated to the Regional Cardiac
Catheterization Lab.
So don your Stetson hats (available for sale the night of) and put on
your jeans and boots. Dance under the stars to countrified Sandy Vine
and the Midnights. Ride the mechanical bull. Try your luck at the
horsehoe pit, and enjoy some Hoe-Down Chow.
Tickets: $85.00/person. All proceeds to the Regional Cardiac
Catheterization Lab.
Tickets are available by calling or visiting: H.A. Staff 905-562-4719,
Martin Farms 905-562-4623, Mori Gardens 905-468-7863, Performance
Lexus-Toyota 905-934-3336 or at HorseWorld Emporium 905-682-2545.
The organizers of this event have done many other venues including
black-tie events. With the cooperation of the Staff farm and after
getting all the licenses and permits, this event is a go. Join us there
for a foot-stompin' night of fun and entertainment.
Visit www.performancecars.ca/hoedown
for more info.
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First Race at
Fort Erie Race track Saturday.
Fort Erie Racing Opens Season at 1:10pm, Saturday,
May 2nd.
72 horses are entered to run in Fort Erie Racetrack's 112th Season
Opener on Saturday. Post time 1:10 pm for the first of eight
races. The seventh race is a five-furlong allowance optional
claiming event featuring Fort Erie Horse of the Year Bright N Golden.
Beginning March 10th, the track will race 3 days per week, Sunday
through Tuesday, wrapping up on Tuesday, October 27th. On July 12th the
74th running of the $500,000 Prince of Wales Stake will take place -
the second jewel in Canada's Triple Crown.
www.forterieracing.com
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Sunridge Stable
- New Boarding Facility
The cute and fun-looking website of Sunridge Stables truly represents
the owners Laura Hamilton and Mike Novotny. Laura and Mike recently
moved to the Niagara Region from the Kitchener area, buying the
property at 3212 Forkes Road, Port Colborne to make their dream come
true.
The farm has 48 stalls available for boarding, an arena, outdoor riding
ring, plenty of turnout and a a young couple dedicated to the care of
the horses. Laura has worked as an instructor in the past, and has
plans to provide lessons in the future. For the time being she is
concentrating on establishing the farm as a boarding stable.
Mike and Laura are looking forward to meeting the people of the local
equine industry. Visit their website at www.sunridgestable.ca and drop in to say hello.
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In
The News: _________________
Fire Strikes Again, Killing 13 Horses
Benefit Evening & Auction Planned for May 23rd.
Saturday, April 18th was a sad day for Kathy and Nelson Bilyea after
fire gutted their barn killing 13 of their horses including Nelson's
stallion, Ginnin Cowboy and Kathy's mare Bailey . See story....
21 Polo Ponies Die
Tragically Wrong dosage of selenium blamed for
the deaths - the whole story....
Animal rights
advocate leaves $7.5M to University of Guelph Read more...
Renowned horse whisperer accused of abuse More...
Ontario's New Animal Protection Laws
ON March 1st, 2009, Ontario implemented new regulations to animal
protection laws since 1919.
Summary of changes...
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From The Horse's Mouth: _______________________
Horse Week 2009: May 30th-June 7th
Since it's inception in 2002, Horse Week in Canada has been growing
steadily. Started by Equine Canada in cooperation with the provincial
equestrian federations, Horse Week was initialized to "promote and
celebrate Canada's thriving horse industry." More...
Where Can You Legally Ride Your Horse?
Downtown St.
Catharines? Sure!
Ok, so you have your horse tacked and ready to go, off on a journey
to heaven knows where? But now you're wondering just where you can
legally go with your horse? Read on...
 A Tent Sale You Won't Want to Miss.
Pleasant Ridge
Saddlery is holding their annual tent sale May
13th-17th with this year's event promising to be bigger and better than
ever before. The specialty for the 6th Annual tent sale this year is
saddles with over 600 saddles in stock during the sale. English
Close Contact and All Purpose saddles starting at $99.95. Pony Saddles
only $99.95 and Western Saddles starting at $299.95. Visit www.pleasantridge.ca
Horse Empowerment Clinic
Ron Derksen has set the date for this clinic for July 3rd, 4th &
5th. The location will be the Crystal Ridge Equestrian
Grounds. Ron is now accepting registration. Email him at naturalhorse@hotmail.com
for the registration form. Clinic limited to 12 people. About the clinic...
Misty Lane Tack
Shop raises $2500 for Cancer with their Annual Silent Auction.
Don and Jutta Barlow started this silent auction to raise
money for breast cancer in memory of a good friend, Shirley Bridgman
and Jutta's sister Rosemary Ryder. Don says "100% of the money
raised goes to the Juravinski Breast Cancer Dept." The Barlow's
have raised approximately $6500 for Cancer in the three years since
they have been holding the Silent Auction.
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. For more information click here.
Lil Bit Ranch -
new roping facility is coming along and the cattle are on their way.
Watch for story in the next issue of Equine Niagara News.
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.
Fox Lair Stables
Double points night Friday night for team sorting! 7:30 start.
Your Barn May Be Required to Get It's Water Supply Tested.
If you provide public washroom (not an outhouse), or provide water for
boarded horses and your water is not supplied from a municipal source
(meaning well, cistern, etc.), you may be required to have your water
and water system tested under new regulations of the Ministry of Health
and Long Term Care. The Small Water Drinking System regulations and
guidelines are in place. At publishing time today, we had yet to reach
the powers at be to have key questions answered. We will continue on
this story for the next isssue. In the meantime, visit the MHLOC website for more
information
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A "Bit" About...
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Equine Canada
Sanctioned Events Will Include Drug-testing of Horses for Anabolic
Steroids and Fluphenazine as of June 1st, 2009
As it is the responsibility of Equine Canada Members to keep informed
of all drug-testing procedures, guidelines and changes, the Equine
Canada Medical Control Committee (EMCC) is announcing the following
medication control information: Read on...
Canadian
Eventing announces the 2009 Eventing Competition season Read...
Top
Five Finish for Ashley Holzer in the Grand Prix at the 2009 FEI
Dressage World Cup Final More...
2009 Canadian
Jumper Development Series Announces Exciting Changes
Ottawa, Ontario - The Canadian Jumper Development Series has announced
exciting new changes for 2009 including new venues for the Western
Canadian Championships and National Finals. Story ...
Ian Millar Top
Canadian at 2009 FEI World Cup Final
Ottawa, ON - Ian Millar of Perth, ON, finished tied for
14th and Keean White of Cambridge, ON, placed 24th overall representing
Canada at the 2009 FEI World Cup Final from April 15-19 in Las Vegas,
NV.
Olympic Champion
Eric Lamaze Starts Spring Season Read ..
Greatest
Dressage Horse in American History Retires More...
Kingpin ridden
by Mike Winter of Canada, collapsed and died in the Cross Country Phase
at the Rolex Three Day Event Story...
Madonna
thrown as horse spooked by paparazzi Story
"No
mention" of paparazzi in police report Read
Springsteen's
wife falls from horse More
Online Survey
About Equine Industry
How important is the horse industry to rural Ontario? This
is the question that researchers at the University of Guelph would like
to learn more about. Take the survey.
Morgan Gold Cup
Regional Horse Show Announces Pink Ribbon Class Read
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Horse
"Tails"
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Mobile
phone firm agrees to pay for horse's upkeep
A SCHOOLGIRL'S heartfelt letter has convinced mobile phone company '3'
to save her beloved horse after she
discovered a marking identical to the company's logo on its neck. The story....
Donkey
fights off dog attacking sheep Read
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"Stable" Reading & Viewing
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Cutting Costs: Ditch Unnecessary
Supplements:In
efforts to save money around the barn, researchers recommend horse
owners carefully consider the supplements they're adding to their
horses' feed. See research study...
A Zebra or a
Horse? A "Zorse" of course! Photo & more
www.HorsesInYourMailbox.com
- an interesting site for equine related books
African Horse
Sickness: A Threat to the United States? Read http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=13985&source=rss
Tips on
Examining the Equine Eye Read
Disinfecting
Stalls: Read
Rider sues
Ministry of Defence after horse spooked by helicopter More
Equine Magazines Go Green
With so many people utilizing the internet for every aspect of their
life - work, play, shopping, travel, research and news - it's no wonder
many publications are going green. Paperless that is. Not only is it
much less costly than publishing a printed version, the savings can be
passed on to you the reader and the all important advertiser, and most
importantly we're saving the trees. Read on to find out about
two other unique equine magazines Cinch Magazine and
True Cowboy Magazine.
Horses Remember
Training From Years Ago More
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Ask Us!
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Hi Deb, I was on your website today to get local show
schedules and I don't know where several show locations are.
Could you tell me how to get directions for:
- Dry Lake Saddle Club
- Dunnville Saddle Club
- Saddle Up Niagara
- Port Colborne Saddle Club
- Bertie Willoughby Saddle Club
Thanks in advance,
Len
Click here for
answers.
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