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From
The Editor
Another two weeks and another issue finally! Albeit a few hours later
arriving than usual. It's been a trying day. Mr. Murphy strikes again!
That being said this
was an interesting issue to put together. So many stories to tell and
information to get. Some I just couldn't get to - like the Lil Bit Ranch
story. That one will have to wait for the next issue again. I tell you, I
think if I divided myself into four I still couldn't get it all done.
But, I'm loving every minute of it. I just can't stand being bored.
You'll notice a few
changes with this issue. Not so much to the newsletter itself, but do
check out the new website. Keep in mind it's in the beginning stages and
really, the only thing that has changed is the home page. Yes, I
registered the site on it's own. So the new home address is equineniagaranews.com. Do
let me know what you think of the layout. All the links to the previous
site still work, but you'll notice things like the forum, chat and a few
others are not yet live. Those are in progess and hopefully live before
the next issue. The blog became live tonight. It's rather boring for a
first blog, nevertheless it's there.
We are starting to
form some interesting alliances and new information is coming my way
constantly now. The funny thing is, I can't believe that the local barns
are so slow in sending in their information for the directory. I hope
everyone realizes that basic directory listings are FREE. So are listings
for events and clinics in the calendar of events. Yes FREE. (Of course
there are advertising options, but they are OPTIONS). This site is fast
becoming the one of the best, if not the best resource for local equine
related news. People not involved in the equine industry yet, but are
looking for lessons, trailrides, camps and more are finding the site and
using it. So get your listings in to me...
For those facebook
junkies, you'll have to rely on the calendar of events on the website for
details and information about upcoming events. Facebook has changed the
way events are posted in the groups, so that it alters the way they are
viewed and perceived, leaving me no choice but to not enter your events
there - please feel free to post them in the links, or discussion boards.
The group and fan page on facebook are there for your information and
reference. Join in, make it active!
Now you can find
Equine Niagara News on Barn Mice as well. An interesting site in itself.
We will be establishing more on this site shortly. Just not enough hours
in the day.
I'm also giving you a
break from completing a survey this issue. Watch for a new survey on May
28th.
As always, we welcome
your comments, stories and suggestions. Keep them coming. Always good to
hear from everyone. Now trotting on to the next issue...
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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Classifieds
Almost
new, bought last summer.
60ft with 5ft tall by 12ft each panel, plus gate with archway. Grey
galvanized steel.
$1500 or best offer. Call 905-384-4038
Posted:
Thu, 14 May. 2009
Expires: Mon, 13 Jul. 2009
Classifieds
We're sure many of you have something to sell. Now you can submit
your listings yourself.
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To The Editor
"I love reading it. Great job!" Barb C.
"Nice
job on the newsletter, Debi!" Jenn P.
"and
what a good issue it is! (as always)" Krista E.
"This
is absolutely outstanding!Thank you so much." Laura Dominick
"
this is the second Equine Niagara I have read and it is great. Thanks for
all the "Do Dads" It really helps put things together. Super
job.Thanks." Bryan T.
"Great
work Deb! Thank you so much for all the info. If it wasn't for you, I
never know all that stuff that's going on. " Elaine M.
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Open House A
Success
3 Gaits
Equestrian Centre
3 Gaits Equestrian Centre held their open house on Saturday, May 3rd
with a very good turn out. The day's events included dressage
demonstrations, breed showing and a grand tour of the bright and warm
facility.
Kathy and Albert Elmers built the facility to specialize in training
and care of performance dressage horses and start a Canadian warm blood
breeding program. Their in-house instructor, Linda Reavley has shown
and trained to Grand Prix level in Canada and the U.S., with experience
working and breaking young horses as well.
The facility offers boarding with 15 very roomy stalls available, large
tack stalls, storage lockers for boarders, a wash bay with heat lamps,
a heated viewing lounge nicer than some apartments and a washroom
complete with shower and laundry facility. The farm is located on 30
acres with six year-round paddocks, and 3 large pastures and an outdoor
sand ring with lights. The indoor arena is 80'x212' with natural light
to compliment the lighting system. The footing is a synthetic dustrfee
riding surface that almost springs back after you walk on it.
The farm is located at 935 Farr Street, Fenwick. Kathy and Albert can
be reached by calling 905-892-5039 for more information. More
pictures.
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Don't
forget about:
Niagara Hoe Down
"Hoe Down
Dinner & Dance" to the sounds of Sandy Vine and the
Midnights
June 20, 2009
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.
Visit www.performancecars.ca/hoedown
for more info.
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 For The Love of Horses
It has to be love and
determination that keep Brenda MacArthur and her husband Dave motivated
at Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue. Their farm is a safe-haven for
horses that have been rescued from various circumstances, where they
are nurtured, returned to health and retrained to ultimately find a new
and loving home.
Brenda has been rescuing horses for over 10 years, purchasing her 48
acre farm in Hagersville in 2007. Her and her husband work full time to
support the farm and the 34 horses that call it home, of which 25 of
those are rescues. Once at the farm, Brenda assesses the health, needs
and level of training of each horse. After ensuring the horse's health
is that of what it should be, Brenda and her many volunteers work the
horse providing training and determining its capabilities for future
sale to a new owner. More...
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Summer Horse Camps
Moms
and dads are already searching for news ideas for their children for
this summer. While horse camps may not be a new idea, it may be new to
some children. It's a great way to spend a week, learning about horses,
riding and having fun with other children. To start you off for your
quest here are a few places that offer summer camps that we know of:
· Camberwell Stables
· Equus Niagara
· Hidden Creek Stables
· Niagara Equestrian Centre
· Saturn Stables
· Sherwood Farms
Information on some of these camps are available on
our website. We're sure there
are many offering summer horse camps that we have yet
to receive information on.
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In
The News: _________________
· Pregnant
mare, 2 other wild Alberta horses found shot to death Police and wildlife
officials are investigating the fatal shooting of three wild horses,
including a pregnant mare, near Sundre, northwest of Calgary.Details
· Bennie
Woolley, Mine That Bird, Kentucky Derby, Triple Crown - ESPN Woodbine 2008 2-year-old
champion Kentucky Derby Winner
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The horse came out of nowhere.
The trainer might as well have, too.
Maybe the reason no one saw Mine That Bird and Bennie Woolley Jr.
coming is because they started one of the most improbable journeys in
Kentucky Derby history some 21 hours and 1,700 miles away. Whole story...
· Horse tested
positive after debut race
LONDON -- One of Queen Elizabeth II's racehorses has failed a
doping test. Six-year-old Moonlit Path tested positive for a banned
substance that prevents hemorrhaging after a sixth-place finish in her
debut February at Huntingdon. Read
· Man and Horse
Drown at Cattle Drive in Kansas -story
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From The Horse's Mouth: _______________________
Free E-Magazine
from Pelham Connects Horse Lovers
Cinch
Magazine was launched in January of this year to
connect horse-lovers everywhere with relevant horse stories and
information put together in a free, easy to read, on-line publication.
The design, content and uniqueness of the articles and special research
projects will have you waiting for each issue.
Read on...
Lil Bit Ranch - still
working on this story. Hopefully next issue.
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.
Dressage Niagara's
Handbook is now available.
2009 Resource Directory & Competition Handbooks are
back from the printers and being mailed out this week - Very Exciting -
and great looking - see the mailing or the website for entry forms for
May 31, 2009 First Show of the Season!! www.dressageniagara.com or if you have questions -
contact dressageniagara@live.ca
CSHA Mare
Inspection at Twinholm -
details
Alymer Horse &
Tack Sale
May 22nd at 7pm - Alymer Stock Yard.
All breed horse and tack sale at the Aylmer Stock Yard. CONSIGNMENTS
WELCOME! Contacts: Nelson Bilyea 519-282-9301 or Mike Vannoord
519-808-0904 for more information.
Interesting Happenings This Weekend:
May 9-18th Horsin'
Around Tack Spring Sale continues Call
905-894-2438 for details. May 13-18th - Pleasant Ridge Saddlery Giant
Tent Sale · May 16 & 17th The Central Canada Paso
Fino Horse Association presents the 2009 Spring Training Clinic featuring Mary
Rizo-Patron. Clinic Objective: Prepare horse and rider
for show and trail. Email: rodarpasofinos@sympatico.ca for more
information. · May 17th & 18th Last minute "Getting Ready to Show Clinic"
offered at Bertie Willoughby Show Grounds. Contact: Amber for
more information: 905-892-0006. · May 18th - BNR Stables Wild West Day
www.bnrstables.com · May 18th Trail rides
through the vineyards at
Henry of Pelham Winery www.saturnstablesofstcatharines.com
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A "Bit" About...
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FEI
Seminar for Dressage Stewards Announced
Blainville,
Quebec will be host to an FEI Seminar for FEI Dressage Stewards on June
23-24th, 2009. The seminar will be conducted by FEI Dressage Steward
General, Jacques Van Daele of Belgium for FEI Groups IV, V, VI and if
space permits, National Federation Senior Stewards. Details...
Canadian Qualifiers for 2009 FEI Children's Jumping Final
Ottawa, ON - Canada will host two qualifying competitions
for the 2009 2009 FEI Children's International Jumping Final to be held
December 6-13, 2009, in Singapore.
The eastern Canadian qualifier will be held at the Cornerstone Horse
Show Week III, July 8-12, 2009, at the Bronte Equestrian Centre in
Milton, ON. More
Ian Millar
Finishes Tied for 14th at the 2009 FEI World Cup Finals See Story....
 Social Network Sites for the Equine Enthusiast
There is more out there than Facebook and MySpace as far as social
networking sites go. It's tough to keep on top of them all. An
interesting one we found is Barn Mice, plus a few more. Find out more...
North American
Riders Group Works with Horse Show Management to Improve the Equestrian
Sport
Wellington, FL -May 8, 2009 - The North American Riders Group (NARG)
has been continuing its vision to effectively represent their members
by working wit h horse show management to ensure quality competitions
in North America. Read
 Horse-tec.com is
an Australian based specialist supplier of premium quality GPG
Horse-tec Suspension Stirrups. The patented design of these
stirrups provide enhanced comfort for both rider and horse.
Show off your Standardbred
- a horse show specifically for the standardbred... visit www.standardbredshowcase.com for more information.
Get your copy of Racing Quarterly
- new publication geared to promoting Quarter Horse Racing in
Ontario. Horse owners, racing enthusiasts and equine retailers
are welcome to request copies. Order your spring issue today - racing
starts in May!! Please send your mailing address to subs@horse-canada.com
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 Horsin' Around the
World with Darley Newman If you can't see
the world on horseback yourself, what better way to do it than by
sharing the experiences of travel expert, author and adventurer Darley
Newman. Darley is the host and producer of "the first travel
television series to explore the globe on horseback." More...
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"Stable" Reading & Viewing
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FREE WEBINAR on Managing Equine Joint
Disease - May 19th at 8 pm ET www.thehorse.com/Videos.aspx?tab=webinar
Research Needed
to Better Understand Navicular Disease
Navicular disease was first described 250 years ago, when it was called
"coffin joint lameness" because the lameness came from inside
the horse's hoof. Nearly a century later, the term "navicular
joint disease" began to be used to describe the degenerative
disease. Full story...
Tally of U.S.
Horses Exposed to CEM Hits 820
The ongoing investigation into contagious equine
metritis (CEM) now includes more than 820 exposed or positive
horses, according to the USDA. Read more...
Man arrested for
"drink riding" in Denver. The man in question
complete with cowboy hat and horse, was fined $25 for riding under the
influence through a Denver suburb. Friends returned him and his horse
to the stable.
Study determines what type
of daily exercise is most beneficial for handling and behaviour of
horses
Horse groups
push for ongoing access rights
Horse groups on both sides of the Atlantic are campaigning to ensure
ongoing equestrian access to trails. Learn more...
Jumps racing
halted after horse deaths
Jumps racing in Victoria faces a permanent ban after the death of a
third horse in two days prompted authorities to immediately suspend all
events. More...
ELISA Blood Test
for Equine Pregnancy Tracking Available
Horsemen have a new option when checking mares for pregnancy this
breeding season. Biotracking, a company created by Garth Sasser, PhD, a
professor of animal science at the University of Idaho, came up with a
blood test for ruminants (BioPRYN) a few years ago. Now BioPRYNes, an
enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test that detects estrone
sulfate molecules in blood, is available for horses. Learn more... Pasted
from
Lactation
in the Mare
Lactation is a
very important function in a mare . So important, in fact, those two
lives depend on it. The horse owner should always remember that a mare
would sacrifice her foal 's health to save her own life...both during
gestation and also after foaling. Read...
Hard at Work or
Hardly Working? Equine Work Intensity
Optimal nutrition of the performance horse hinges foremost on the
exercise it performs. Just as the diet of a human bodybuilder is
dissimilar to that of a marathon runner, most horses are fed with
performance goals in mind. More...
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Ask Us!
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Interested in the Springcreek Bubblegum show series. Is there any
information available around what is happening on those dates? Start
and finish times? Classes offered? Age categories? Very
interested in getting my daughter (age 12 yrs) out and showing for the
first time, this season, with our newly acquired horse. Please
send me any availalbe information. Nancy P.
http://www.horsedodads.com/HSscreekbubblegum.html
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 Winner of Tipperary Helmet!
Congratulations to Jim MacDonald, winner of the
tipperary helmet compliments of Horseworld Emporium.
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Pleasant Ridge Saddlery Tent Sale -
Pleasant Ridge Saddlery
Fri May 15
7:30pm - 11pm Team Ranch Sorting - Fox Lair
Stables
Sat May 16-17
Spring
Training Clinic with Mary Rizo-Patron - Paso Fino Niagara
Sun May 17
Dry Lake Saddle Club Show
Hunter
Haven Schooling Show - Hunter Haven
Mon May 18 Victoria Day
10am - 4pm Saturn Stables Horseback
rides at Henry of Pelham Winery 1-4pm
10am - 4pm Wild
West Day - B'NR Stables
Fri May 22
7:30pm - 11pm Team
Ranch Sorting - Fox Lair Stables
Fri May 22 - May 27
Open
House Featuring Walter Zetl - Knight's Gate Hanovarians
Sat May 23
UCEA Trail Riding Clinic -
6pm - 1am Bilyea
Fire Benefit Fundraiser - Kirkton Community Centre
7pm - 1am Barn
Dance Fundraiser - Beamsville Fairgrounds
Sun May 24
Dunnville
Saddle Club Show
PCSC
English Show
Ancaster
Saddle Club Show - Ancaster Fair Grounds
11am - 3pm UCEA
Judged Trail Ride - Shorthills Provincial Park
Sun May 24
Dunnville
Saddle Club Show
PCSC
English Show
Ancaster
Saddle Club Show - Ancaster Fair Grounds
11am - 3pm UCEA
Judged Trail Ride - Shorthills Provincial Park
Mon May 25
7:30pm - 10pm Ladies
Breakaway Roping - Fox Lair Stables
7:30pm - 10pm Roping
Practice - Fox Lair Stables
Fri May 29
7:30pm - 11pm Team
Ranch Sorting - Fox Lair Stables
Sat May 30
Wainfleet
Auction Horse & Tack Sale
Cedar
Ridge Jumper Show - Cedar Ridge
Sat May 30 - Sun June 7
Horse
Week Canada
Sun May 31
Dressage
Niagara Show - Welland Fair Grounds
WHAO
Judge's Clinic - 120 Dudhope St., Cambridge
Camberwell
Hunter Show
Bertie
Willoughby Saddle Club Show
Visit our Calendar of Events for further details on the events or for
listings beyond May 31st.
Be sure to send us the information for your show, event or anything
equine related.
Email to editor@equineniagaranews.com
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Next issue: May 28th, 2009.
Deadline for submission to the next newsletter is May 25th.
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Equine Niagara News
Debi Katsmar, Editor
905-684-6030
Equine
Niagara News
Advertising Sales: Meaghan McIntyre 905-329-9713 or meaghan_mcintyre@sympatico.ca
National Advertising Sales: equineniagara@horsedodads.com
SUBMISSIONS FOR
THE NEXT NEWSLETTER NO LATER THAN May 25th!! Thank
You! The next issue will go out May 28th.
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
friends.
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