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The Great Lakes still suffer to this day under the burden of too much phosphorus. Equine farms and horse operations can contribute unknowingly to the overall phosphorus additions to the Great Lakes through manure handling procedures and by not necessarily following best management practices on their farms. We are looking for equine farm owners from Simcoe and Dufferin Counties to assist with the development of community based social marketing programs that would be initially targeted at Equine farmers in pilot programs south of Georgian Bay. If you would like to assist by attending a short focus group session on this topic, please contact Ryan Post at rpost@nvca.on.ca
Become a Certified Equine Massage Therapist
In this intensive six day course, you can learn the skills to help horses overcome pain from stress, injuries, competition and from just horsing around!
This is the only course in Canada that teaches equine behavioral issues which translate directly to physical pain. Learn the signs and the cues that horses give in reference to their discomfort and how to relieve that specific pain.
This course teaches: safety protocol, massage theory, the entire equine massage, lower limb swelling reduction technique, equine anatomy, common problems, hydrotherapy, scar tissue development, colic relief - a simple, effective, quick way to relive colic- no more walking the horse for hours on end!, safe stretches that will allow the horse to stretch fully without causing any pain or strain to the practitioner, and much more!
For complete course information including my national schedule, please visit www.equinerehab.ca or call Sidonia McIntyre at: 1-888-EQUINE2 (378-4632)
Ontario Courses 2010:
March 12-17 Essex, ON
May 27-June 01, London, ON
June 2-7, Kingston, ON
June 16-21, Guelph, ON
June 22-17, Owen Sound, ON
Equestrian Clinic
Featuring Elaine Potter
March 14 and April 11
Learn from the best in the first of a series of unique multi-discipline clinics at CARD as a rider or auditor. CARD welcomes the equestrian community to our beautiful facility with heated arena to benefit from the expertise of these high level clinicians. Update your coaching hours or get a head start on Spring goals with your horse. CARD is grateful to each of the clinicians who donate their time and skills. All proceeds from the clinics go to benefit our therapeutic riding program.
Elaine is an M Level and Para Judge who has been teaching since 1972. She was Chef d’Equipe for the CDI Jr. and YR Teams from 2001-2004, as well as the Int’l Head Groom for the WEGs in 1990 in Sweden. Elaine focuses on improving communication between horse and rider and enjoys students of all levels and disciplines. Elaine lives and trains out of Pine Ridge in King City.
For more information please contact Kate Richardson,
Tel: 416-667-8600 x72 or email: card.equestrian@sympatico.ca
CLICK HERE for a registration form
All 2010 OEF members receive a 25% discount off general admission tickets
to the Can-Am All Breeds Equine Emporium.
To purchase your admission tickets at this special OEF rate, drop by the OEF ticket wicket that
will be located just outside of the main admission doors and show your 2010 OEF membership card!
Attention OEF Horse Facility Members & OEF Industry Members -
"The Hidden Costs of Hiring"
Benefit Dinner and Dance for Lynda Cho - “Tender Touch Equine Therapy”
Fundraiser
Roebuck Community Hall, Spencerville, ON
Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 6:00pm until Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 1:00am
There will be a “Chinese” pick-a-prize auction at this event with lots of great donated items!
Tickets are $20.00 per person.
If you are unable to attend but would like to make a contribution, a Trust fund has been opened.
Please contact Mary Wichmann below for details.
Please contact:
Mary Wichmann, Barb Geggie or Polly Ruigrok for tickets or to offer your assistance.
marywichmann824@hotmail.com (Mary Wichmann) 613-802-2746
babs0261@hotmail.com (Barb Geggie)
polly_ruigrok@yahoo.ca (Polly Ruigrok)
CLICK HERE for more details
Horses101 – Seminar Series
Equine Guelph is proud to announce the second offering of Horses101 this spring in Erin, ON. As part of Equine Guelph’s award winning education program, these interactive seminars will bring practical, up to date information about horse care to members of the equine industry.
Horses101 is a series of seminars geared towards teaching members of the equine industry all about managing horses. From the new rider to the new horse owner to the seasoned horse person, everyone will leave the seminar learning something new about the horse.
Seminars will be held every Wednesday from 7-9pm for 4 consecutive weeks at the Erin Community Centre
- Management & Safety (March 24th – Dr. Susan Raymond)
- Health & First Aid (March 31st – TBD)
- Feeding & Nutrition (April 7th – Dr. Robert Wright)
- Anatomy (April 14th - Dr. Jeff Thomason)
For more information:
http://www.equineguelph.ca/news/index.php?content=244
and
http://www.equineguelph.ca/education/workshops.php
SAVE THE DATES:
Healthy Lands for Healthy Hoses Equine Stewardship Workshop
March 27th & April 10th, 2010
A two part equine stewardship workshop will be held March 27th and April 10th, 2010 in Caledon, Ontario. If you own horses and manage your own facility than this workshop is for you!
Over the two days, topics such as pasture and manure management will be addressed and you will complete a personal environmental assessment for your facility. Technical assistance and financial support to assist with your environmental improvement projects will be presented and local equine facilities that have made environmental improvements will be toured.
Registration details will be posted on the Healthy Lands for Healthy Horses webpage: www.equineguelph.ca/healthylands.php in the near future. Check back often so that you don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity!
Equine Stretching
One Day Clinic with Sharon McMaster of McMaster Equine Massage
Saturday, March 27, 2010
9 am - 4 pm
Learn all the exercises needed to stretch all the major muscle groups in your horse. Stretching can improve a horse's suppleness and flexibility, assist to lengthen the stride, stimulates circulation and helps to improve muscle tone. Focus will be on proper poster for the students, and safe stretching techniques. Hands-on practice will be in the heated barn using the REACH horses. Learn the difference between active and passive stretching, how to use automatic responses to encourage your horse to perform specific stretches and how to introduce a horse to stretching for the first time. By the end of the day, how to tailor a stretching program for your own horse will be covered.
Please note: This is a physical course, requiring the ability to lift and hold horses' legs. Please be confident you are able to do this before you register for this course.
Cost: $100 plus $5 GST, which includes all course materials, refreshments and lunch.
Flier and Registration form are available here.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE for Equine Stretching: Friday, March 19th, 2010.
To register with a credit card, call 519 482 3998, Ext 1482
Lungeing for Equine Canada Coaching Program
April 2, 2010
Equus 3D Equestrian Centre
434136 4th Line Amaranth, RR 7, Orangeville, ON L9W 2Z3
$80 + GST
This one-day course is for Instructor candidates and Coach candidates.
For more information please contact Equus 3D Equestrian Centre at 519-940-0048.
Instructor of Beginners - Jumping Module Theory & Practical Mentoring
April 3, 2010
Equus 3D Equestrian Centre
434136 4th Line Amaranth, RR 7, Orangeville, ON L9W 2Z3
$80 + GST
This one-day course is for Instructor candidates and Coach 1 candidates.
For more information please contact Equus 3D Equestrian Centre at 519-940-0048.
Jumping Clinic
Featuring Jennifer Foster
April 3, 2010
Learn from the best in the first of a series of unique multi-discipline clinics at CARD as a rider or auditor. CARD welcomes the equestrian community to our beautiful facility with heated arena to benefit from the expertise of these high level clinicians. Update your coaching hours or get a head start on Spring goals with your horse. CARD is grateful to each of the clinicians who donate their time and skills. All proceeds from clinics go to benefit our therapeutic riding program.
Jennifer began her riding career at the age of nine and quickly progressed to showing on the “A” Circuit. In 1992, she rode for the Canadian Equestrian Team at the Barcelona Olympics alongside Ian Millar, Beth Underhill, Jay Hayes and Harold Chopping, and was awarded the title of Rookie of the Year. Jennifer went on to further Grand Prix events, and in 1995 represented Canada on the Equestrian Team in Washington, D.C. Today, Jennifer operates Elite Equestrian, offering individual programs for those seeking their own path to success.
For more information please contact Kate Richardson,
Tel: 416-667-8600 x72 or email: card.equestrian@sympatico.ca
CLICK HERE for a registration form
Equine Guelph
Horses102 Seminar Series, REACH facility in Clinton, ON
April 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th
Horses102 is the follow up series to the popular Horses101 program launched last fall in Clinton. It is a series of seminars geared towards teaching members of the equine industry all about managing horses.
Seminars will be held Tuesdays from 7-9pm for 4 consecutive weeks in Clinton, ON at the REACH facility
Special topics for Horses102 include Preventing barn fires and preparing for disasters presented by renowned instructor Michelle Staples as well as the Managing the Broodmare presented by Dr.Katie Crossan from the Kirkton Veterinary Clinic and Doug Nash, former manager of Glenglate farms and current instructor in the Equine Guelph online Growth and Development course.
Seminar topics and instructors:
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Broodmare Management (April 6th – Dr.Katie Crossan & Doug Nash)
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Nutrition – (April 13th – TBD)
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First Aid (April 20th – Dr. Katie Crossan)
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Barn Fire Prevention and Disaster Preparedness (April 27th – Michelle Staples)
For more information and to register: http://www.equineguelph.ca/education/horses102_2010.php
Windreach Farm proudly presents
ARTHUR KOTTAS
Former Chief Rider of the Spanish Riding School of Vienna
Wednesday, April 14 to Sunday April 18, 2010
Daily riding clinic will be held 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
April 17 - Saturday evening at 7:00 pm
Windreach Farm -
312 Townline Road, Ashburn, Ontario L0B 1A0Daily Clinic Riders $ 250.00 + gst
Daily Clinic Auditors $ 40.00 (gst included)
Sat. evening performance $ 25.00 (gst included)
Pre-registration ensures admission.
For further information or to register contact
barbara@arcadesgrove.ca
Equine Guelph
Groom One Orientation Session
April 15 & 16
Pickering Horse Centre, Ajax
Register today for Phase One of the Groom One Certificate Program.
Phase One: 2-day Orientation Session providing hands-on experience highlighting:
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safety
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horse handling & daily routine
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horse health
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disease prevention
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first aid
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risk management
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licensing & employment issues
For more information please visit: http://www.equineguelph.ca/education/skills.php And to register: http://www.equineguelph.ca/pdf/workshop/groom_one_2010_orient_regist.pdf
Advanced Equine Massage
with Sharon McMaster of McMaster Equine Massage
April 17 & 18, 2010
This is the second equine massage clinic designed for horse owners. This clinic continues where the first clinic ended. The introductory clinic is a prerequisite. This is also a 2-day weekend clinic, continuing with the Swedish massage techniques and covering all the stimulating manipulations. Both pre-event massage and post-event massage will also be presented, as will the problem areas typically present on horses.
All course materials are provided with the exception for the anatomy text.
The students are expected to bring the same anatomy text used in the Introductory Clinic,
You will need to bring your book ‘Horse Anatomy - A Colouring Atlas’ by Thomas Kainer
Comfortable, loose clothing and sturdy footwear must be worn for this clinic.
For the safety of all participants and horses, only REACH horses will be used.
Participants will not be permitted to bring their own horses to this clinic.
Hands-on sessions will be held in the heated REACH Teaching Barn.
Classroom sessions will be held in the REACH Education Centre
Cost: $200 plus GST, which includes 2 days of instruction, course handouts, breaks and lunches. The Colouring Atlas is not included in the fee.
More information and Registration forms are available here.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE for Advanced Equine Massage: Friday, April 9, 2010.
Phone 519 482 3998, x 1482 to register with a credit card.
More information about Sharon and McMaster Equine Massage is available here.
Central Ontario Pleasure Driving Association
Learn to Drive Clinic
April 17, 2010
Participants do not bring horses.
Fee:$100 Adults, $50 Juniors (under 18)
Location: Relhok Farm, Barrie
Lunch will be provided.
Register early as class size is limited.
Registration is on a first paid basis and must be received by April 14, 2010.
Topics to be covered ( in lecture and hands on format):
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What makes a suitable driving horse or pony
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What to look for when buying new or used harness
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What to look for when buying a new or used carriage
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Harness and carriage pre-drive check list
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Harnessing - Long lining
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Correct putting to and taking out of a carriage
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Rein and whip handling
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Over all Safety
Applications available online at www.driveontario.ca
or by contacting Eve Dexter at 905 854-0168
Equine Guelph
Guided Tour of the Equine Anatomy - May 1
In this hands-on laboratory session you will have an opportunity to take part in a guided dissection of the anatomy of a horse. You will investigate the systems and regions of the body methodically to understand their natural form and function, and some of the good and bad effects of human interaction.
To register: http://www.open.uoguelph.ca/offerings/offering.aspx?hold=y&id=2842
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Advanced Equine Anatomy - May 2
In this advanced laboratory session you will have an opportunity to concentrate on one area of the anatomy of a horse. Whether you are interested in the legs, respiratory system, skeleton or other system, you can investigate the system in depth to understand the natural form and function.
To register: http://www.open.uoguelph.ca/offerings/offering.aspx?hold=y&id=2843
Parelli Natural Horsemanship Clinic - Level 3 Development Camp
May 14, 15 & 16, 2010
WindReach Farm - Ashburn, ON
Prerequisite - self assessed Level 2 graduate.
Clinician is Canada’s top-rated Parelli Instructor, Don Halladay.
Gallery students welcome!
For further information please contact Maureen at 416-618-7517 or uxbridgesavvy@sympatico.ca
The Everything Equine Expo and Trade Show
presented by the Uxbridge Horsemen’s Association
Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Elgin Park in Uxbridge.
The Everything Equine Trade Show brings together vendors, breed representation and experts in the various disciplines – Western, English, Dressage, Reining, Natural Horsemanship and Trail.
At this show you will be able to attend numerous equine related lectures, presentations and opportunities that directly focus on the horse. These lectures and presentations run all day long and feature a wide variety topics.
The show runs from 9:00 am (gates open at 8:30 am) to 6:00 pm. Admission is $10 and provides access to the entire day’s acitivites with kids under 12 free. Elgin Park is located in mid-town Uxbridge. Call (905) 852-9471 or go to www.uxbridgehorsemen.com for further information. Vendors still being accepted. Early Bird pricing until March 15, 2010.
Central Ontario Pleasure Driving Association
Pleasure Show Driving Clinic
Saturday May 15th 2010
Step by step introduction or refresher of what you need to know to enter your first pleasure driving show! Auditors welcome but Drivers that attend will need to bring their show turnout.
The COPDA Pleasure Driving Show Clinic is open to Drivers with horses/ponies
as well as auditors.
Fee: $100 Adults, $50 Juniors (under 18), $30 Auditors
Location : TBA
Lunch will be provided.
Register early as class size is limited.
Registration is on a first paid basis and must be received by May 11, 2010.
Topics to be covered will cover everything from show preparation all the way to entering the show and competing:
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What you need to know when entering a show
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How to prepare for the show, harness and carriage cleaning
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How to ship a carriage safely
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What the different classes ask of you skill wise
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How to create an eye catching turnout!
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Showmanship and ring procedure, protocol and safety
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What to do in an emergency situation
Applications available online at www.driveontario.ca
or by contacting Eve Dexter at 905 854-0168
Parelli Natural Horsemanship clinic
May 21, 22 & 23 2010
WindReach Farm - Ashburn, ON
Parelli Natural Horsemanship clinic with Canada’s top-rated Parelli Instructor, Don Halladay.
Parelli Natural Horsemanship clinic focusing on safety and having fun with your horse; online on the ground and freestyle riding. Learn the patterns, theory and techniques helping you to build a solid horsemanship foundation and better partnership with your horse.
Gallery students welcome!
For further information please contact Maureen at 416-618-7517 or uxbridgesavvy@sympatico.ca
For more information, visit www.EquineExpo.ca or call Canada's Outdoor Shows at 1-800-563-5441.
Canada's Outdoor Equine Expo will be held June 4 to 7, 2010 at the Arkell Research Station near Guelph, Ontario.
Ontario's first Trails Conference - by professionals for professionals
A focus on Ontario's trail economy, the growth of trail tourism, building out our trail infrastructure and regional economic development
Don Valley Hotel
1250 Eglinton Avenue East (at the Don Valley Parkway)
Toronto, Ontario
View map here.
Conference: Monday June 21 and Tuesday June 22, 2010
Trail Building Workshops: Wednesday June 23 and Thursday June 24, 2010
For more information CLICK HERE
Equine Canada Rider Testing Dates - Levels (1-8):
Equus 3D Equestrian Centre
434136 4th Line Amaranth, RR 7, Orangeville, ON L9W 2Z3
June 30th, 2010
July 28, 2010
August 18, 2010
October 10, 2010
For more information please contact Equus 3D Equestrian Centre at 519-940-0048.
Equine Canada Rider 5-6 Clinic
July 5-6, 2010
Equus 3D Equestrian Centre
434136 4th Line Amaranth, RR 7, Orangeville, ON L9W 2Z3
$80/day + GST (must attend both days)
This is a 2 day course that includes riding on the flat/fences as well as stable management theory and practical. Rider 6 is pre-requisite for instructor candidates
For more information please contact Equus 3D Equestrian Centre at 519-940-0048.
2 Day Equine Canada Rider 1-2 Clinic
July 8-9, 2010
Equus 3D Equestrian Centre
434136 4th Line Amaranth, RR 7, Orangeville, ON L9W 2Z3
$80/day + GST (must attend both days)
This is a 2 day course that teaches students to walk and trot. Lessons include the basics of horsemanship, position, horse and rider safety, grooming, equipment and basic stable management techniques.
For more information please contact Equus 3D Equestrian Centre at 519-940-0048.
Equine Canada Rider 7-8 Clinic
July 12-13, 2010
Equus 3D Equestrian Centre
434136 4th Line Amaranth, RR 7, Orangeville, ON L9W 2Z3
$80/day + GST (must attend both days)
This is a 2 day course that includes riding on the flat/fences as well as stable management theory and practical. Rider 8 is pre-requisite for coach 1 candidates.
For more information please contact Equus 3D Equestrian Centre at 519-940-0048.
Equine Canada Rider 3-4 Clinic
July 15-16, 2010
Equus 3D Equestrian Centre
434136 4th Line Amaranth, RR 7, Orangeville, ON L9W 2Z3
$80/day + GST (must attend both days)
This is a 2 day course that allows students to further develop skills from Rider 2, including flat work and small cross rails. Stable management and horse rider safety is further explored.
For more information please contact Equus 3D Equestrian Centre at 519-940-0048.