Canadian Show Jumping Tournament Opens at Caledon Equestrian Park
Thursday, September 20 2012
Lexus Arbuckle of Guelph, ON, guided Castor van de Kranenburg to victory in the 1.40m Junior/Amateur competition held on opening day of the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament in Palgrave, ON Photo ©Cealy Tetly Palgrave, Ontario – Local competitor Christi McQuaker of Schomberg, ON, opened the CSI2* Canadian Show Jumping Tournament (CSJT) with the first win of the day on Wednesday, September 19. The five-day international show jumping competition runs through September 23 at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON, which was recently named the official equestrian venue of the Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games. McQuaker topped the 1.35m Jumper Welcome riding Jameson and also took fifth place with Falco de Lizami. Both horses are owned by Jessica Mawson
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Dog Rescue of the Day
Thursday, September 20 2012
Lilia Lilia is a happy and sweet 5 year old Retriever/Lab mix waiting for a home of her own. She is very good-natured and playful – she carries her teddy bear around with her! She is active but over being a wild pup – just the perfect dog to join your family! I am looking for that special someone to adopt me and give me a forever home.
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If I Had Driftwood – Maybe I Could Become Extraordinary (Story on Driftwood Artist Heather Jansch)
Thursday, September 20 2012
By Jan Westmark-Allan “Boys on the Beach” – a driftwood sculpture by Heather Jansch In the October issue of Sidelines Magazine, our wonderful writer from across the pond – UK’s Maria Wynne – wrote a great story on Heather Jansch, the UK artist who creates driftwood sculptures.
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2012 Devon Fall Classic
Wednesday, September 19 2012
September 13 through the 16th saw the inauguration of the Devon Fall Classic. Parking and admission to the new event were entirely free, a pleasant surprise after I had pulled a twenty out of my wallet to enter the lot. The event, dedicated to jumpers of all ages and education, was punctuated on Saturday evening by a $7500 High Junior Amateur Owner and the signature event, the $25,000 Devon Fall Classic.
The Thoroughbred Horse Show Association
Wednesday, September 19 2012
The Thoroughbred Horse Show Association was created to develop horse shows exclusively for Thoroughbreds, and geared for Thoroughbreds just starting their show careers with entry-level divisions in multiple disciplines including dressage, combined training, hunter/jumper, and Showmanship classes.
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David Marcus Dressage Shines in Saugerties
Wednesday, September 19 2012
“David Marcus and Don Kontes placed third in the Grand Prix Special at the CDI-W NEDA Fall Festival held September 13 to 16 in Saugerties, New York.” Saugerties, New York – Canadian Olympian David Marcus of Campbellville, ON, enjoyed a successful weekend at the CDI-W NEDA Fall Festival held September 13-16 in Saugerties, New York. In the Grand Prix, Marcus placed third with Chrevi’s Capital, who scored 67.957% to finish just ahead of barn mate Don Kontes, who earned 67.532% from the five-member panel of international judges. A total of 15 horses competed in the Grand Prix.
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Ian Millar and Hickstead to be Inducted into Jump Canada Hall of Fame
Wednesday, September 19 2012
Iam Millar will be inducted into the Jump Canada Hall of Fame in November Photo ©Cealy Tetly Toronto, Ontario – In an incredibly special evening honouring the greatest ambassadors of our sport, Canadian show jumping legends Ian Millar (Builder) and Hickstead (Show Jumper Horse) will be the only two inductees at this year’s Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala. Presented by BMO Financial Group, the seventh annual black-tie event will be held on Sunday, November 4, 2012, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON.
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Forever Young
Wednesday, September 19 2012
As the new indoor season creeps up on us again, I can’t help but think about how many Medal and Maclay finals I have attended. It has been a great many, and I have gone through the process first as a rider, then as a spectator, and finally as a trainer.
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Three cheers for Meggie, who is ready for a home
Wednesday, September 19 2012
By Marti Hohmann CPDT-KA Get out your tissues on this one. Meggie, a German Shepherd mix, was found as a stray and taken to one of our county shelters, where it is not likely she would have been selected for adoption. Justin Bartlet Animal Rescue took pity on Meggie.
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$200,000 American Gold Cup Title Goes to Peter Leone and Lincourt Gino
Wednesday, September 19 2012
North Salem, NY – September 16, 2012 – Peter Leone, aboard Lincourt Gino, sailed to the win as the only double clear horse and rider combination in the starting field of 29 at the $200,000 American Gold Cup at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, on Sunday. The day dawned cool with fluffy clouds dotting the sky, while the wind billowed the tents dotting the show grounds.
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