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From
The Editor
Here
we are again. My how time flies. I've been so involved in organizing the
UCEA's Cancer Ride, that absolutely nothing was done for Equine Niagara
News until yesterday -- I started to think about it for the first time.
The event was fabulous
with 64 riders - well - read the story in this issue for more details. So
now that the ride is over and done with I can get back to work,
concentrating on this newsletter and of course my farm, the horses, and
the public trail rides. I have neglected so much because of the work
involved in getting the Cancer Ride to it's end this past Sunday.
This week, I launched
the Equine Niagara News photo album. Here pictures will be posted that we
use in the newsletter, plus some we don't. Don't get your hopes up about
just taking them however, they do come with a small fee. At the moment,
there's not a lot to view - 3 Gaits Equestrian and a few pictures from
the Cancer Ride. Hundreds of pictures for the Cancer Ride will be posted
over the weekend, so check back in to the photo album. I think Krista
captured absolutely everyone that attended - I think!
Last month we launched
the discussion forum at the request of many. So it's there, but only one
brave sole has attempted to converse. Where is everyone? I know out with
your horses. Silly question.
And again, don't get
your hopes up for a new blog - maybe tomorrow morning, but definitely not
tonight. I'll be lucky if this newsletter makes it out before midnight.
Again, we've received
many compliments on the newsletter and the website. Watch for many more
changes in upcoming weeks. And, please let us know of your upcoming
events, shows, etc., send us your club newsletters, flyers or anything
equine related that you think might be useful for the newsletter.
The more involved everyone
is, the more everyone can enjoy and keep informed.
I'll look forward to
hearing from you!
Until next time, ride
on!
Debi
Katsmar.
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your listings yourself.
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A
64 Horse Trail Ride for Breast Cancer Raises Over $10,000
June
7, 2009 couldn't have been a better day for the Upper Canada Equestrian
Association's (UCEA) Annual Nicky Aitken Memorial Trail Ride for Breast
Cancer. Not too hot, not too cold, a few drops of rain in the
morning. Just enough to make everyone look to the sky to see what was
coming next. And nothing more came, except sunshine and a few clouds
here and there.
The event was held at Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery in St.
Catharines with the ride heading out into the Shorthills Provinical
Park for 2 hours and back to the winery for the after-festivities. The
event was extremely well organized for the amount of horses in
attendance with no one getting lost on the ride and all arriving back
safe and sound.
When all was said and done, 64 riders participated in the ride raising
a whopping $10,560.34 for Breast Cancer Prevention and Community
Research. Organizers had raised a phenomenal amount of prizes to be won
by participants with three major prizes being offered for the most
money raised for this cause. Ron Bell won the Western Show Saddle
sponsored by Port Pontiac Buick GMC and Horseworld with pledges totally
$2215, Debi Katsmar $2205 in pledges got her the 3-day cattle drive in
Quesnal, BC next spring offered by Blackwater Spruce Ranch, and Loretta
Valstar received the bareback saddle pad from Reign Equestrian and
Athletics for third place. Read
more ...
Photos
(here are a few photos from the ride - all photos taken by Krista
Ellens-Mills will be available by the end of the weekend.
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From The Horse's Mouth: _______________________
Equine
Niagara News Launches Photo Album We will now be archiving
photos from the newsletter from events and places we've been. Check it out.
Niagara
Cup The first show is this weekend at Red
Ribbon Stables. More info...
This
Weekend
Bertie Willoughby Saddle Club Youth Team Car Wash
Fox Lair Stables Sorting
Banquet
Port Colborne Saddle Club
Western Show
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.
Equine Niagara News
Launched Discussion Forum
So where is
everyone? Nothing to say? Do you have something to say? An opinion? A
question? Now you can voice that opinion, questions, answer - you name
it on Equine Niagara
News' new Discussion Forum. We've
added a couple topics, but encourage you to take part and discuss with
your local equine enthusiasts - a great way to make new friends,
learn lots and communicate!
Horse Empowerment Clinic
Unfortunately even though there was a high level of interest in this
clinic, organizers have had to cancel due to a lack of registration.
Ron Derksen is available for private sessions, please contact him by
email at naturalhorse@hotmail.com
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A "Bit" About...
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In
Stride!
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A new section for equine related
products that are new to the market, unique and.or in some cases
offering reviews.
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"Stable" Reading & Viewing
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To The Editor
"Great newsletter as always." Abizack Stables
"thanks. you're doing an excellent job by the way. keep it
up." Carolyn S.
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Fri Jun 12
10am - 4pm Saturn
Stables Horseback rides at Henry of Pelham - Henry of
Pelham
Sat Jun 13
Fox
Lair Banquet & Spring Dance
Niagara
Cup - Red Ribbon
9am - 2pm BWSC
Youth Team Car Wash - Crystal Beach
Briarwood Stables Garage Sale
Sun Jun 14
Niagara Cup
- Red Ribbon
Port
Colborne Saddle Club Western Show - Port Colborne
Mon Jun 15
7:30pm - 10pm Ladies
Breakaway Roping - Fox Lair Stables
Wed Jun 17
7:30pm - 10pm Roping
Practice - Fox Lair Stables
Fri Jun 19
7:30pm - 11pm Team Ranch Sorting - Fox Lair
Stables
Sat Jun 20
6:30pm - 1am Niagara Hoe-Down - H.A. Staff Farm,
Jordan
Sun Jun 21 Father's Day
10-4pm Saturn
Stables Horseback Rides at Henry of Pelham
Dry
Lake Saddle Club Show
Mon Jun 22
7:30pm - 10pm Ladies
Breakaway Roping - Fox Lair Stables
Wed Jun 24
7:30pm - 10pm Roping
Practice - Fox Lair Stables
Fri Jun 26
7:30pm - 11pm Team Ranch Sorting - Fox Lair
Stables
Sat Jun 27
Bertie
Willoughby Saddle Club Show
Cedar Ridge
Jumper Show
Sun Jun 28
Hunter
Haven Schooling Show - Hunter Haven
Ancaster
Saddle Club Show - Ancaster Fair Grounds
Port
Colborne Saddle Club English Show
Dunnville
Saddle Club Show
Mon Jun 29
7:30pm - 10pm Ladies
Breakaway Roping - Fox Lair Stables
Wed Jul 1 Canada
Day
Whispering
Hearts Horse Rescue Open House. - Cayuga
Springcreek
Bubblegum Show
10am - 4pm Saturn
Stables Pony rides at Henry of Pelham - Henry of Pelham
Visit our Calendar
of Events for further details on the events or for listings
beyond June 14th.
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: June 25th, 2009.
Deadline for submission to the next newsletter is June 22nd.
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Equine Niagara News
Debi Katsmar, Editor
905-684-6030
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