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contents departMentS 7 tidbits new year Bits 10 on the Go Hannah Beaulieu, and Shelby and Jordan Krywonos

18 vet’s view Keep an Eye On Eyes 21 industry news Schleese announces The First Group Of Winners

FeatureS 22 the purica Foundation Gives back by Eleanor Klawer 24 2016 wild rose welsh & open pony Show by Karen Podolski 28 beautiful Fairlawn equestrian centre hosts Michael eilberg clinic by Sue Ferguson

26 Fei news FEI President Focuses On

unique Qualities Of Equestrian Sport at FEI General assembly

33 discipline reports Ehning and

Comme Il Faut Give a Masterclass In Madrid

Congratulations EVERYONE!

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ON THE COVER: here’s to being in the ring and in the ribbons in 2017!

“Some may have the idea that what they do is not going to make a difference but we look at it in a much different light, one at a time, a school at a time, a village at a time.” — Trevor Watkin, Purica Foundation [See page 22]

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have to say, I am not sorry to see the back of 2016 at all, and I know I am not alone in that thought. I am, however, very happy to look forward to 2017 with some goals, some hopes, and some plans. Lots of people in the horse industry are doing the same, it seems, and this Congratulations issue has given many the opportunity to give credit where credit is due, and to acknowledge people and horses in their world that deserve special thanks and recognition for their achievements in 2016.

My thanKS …and there are many! In 2016, many people stepped up and helped me with the farm, and with the Gaitpost, while I was still recovering from my accident. I couldn’t have done any of it without you — the Watson-Mazur family, the awesome Design team at the Supply Post, numerous students and boarders who helped my husband look after the horses… Wow, what a year it has been! I wish I could send everyone to the beach in the photo above!

teers and professionals that put on the horse shows and clinics for all of us this year. What a great year it was in that department. Across Canada, we have had some amazing clinicians, and some absolutely topnotch competitions. Also, it seems that the industry is reviving and growing again at the grass roots level as much as it is expanding at the upper levels, and that is a good sight. Please take two minutes and send a thank you to someone you know who gave their time and experience to putting on an event that you attended, even if it was managing the in-gate or running the tests to the office! These shows and clinics take a lot of work, organization, and assistance to take place. A little thanks goes a long way, I know! eyeS on the Future Breeding horses is an exercise in faith — faith that your bloodlines are good, that the pregnancy goes well, that the foal is healthy, and faith that you might actually be able to sell one or two, if that is your goal! Finn Farm Warmbloods of Aldergrove, BC is happy to congratu-

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GettinG it done Another place to look for your next ride is New Stride Thoroughbred Adoption Society.

Every show jumping season, this group holds a competition that invites all registered thoroughbred horses to participate. This past year, there were three preliminary competitions, one held at Thunderbird Show Park’s West Coast Classic (end of June 2016) and two at Milner Downs Equestrian Centre’s Classic II and III shows (July 2016). The finale was held at Thunderbird Show Park’s BCHJA Fall Finale Show (September 2016). Ian Veenendaal is the trainer of two Thoroughbred horses (Uschi and Tuffy) that are owned by Wynn Bunbury and Ted Allard of Allbury Farms and ridden by Emma Darvill. Emma and Uschi won the Thunderbird competition and Tuffy won both competitions at Milner Downs Equestrian Centre held through this past summer season. In some cases, this is giving a horse a second chance at a new career, and Thoroughbreds being the supreme athletes they are, are fantastic options for your new sport horse. conGratulationS to everyone Whether you just bought your show horse for 2017, just learned your posting diagonals, or were able to get to the beach already this winter, congratulations! Riding is a very goal-oriented sport, and we at the Gaitpost hope you met your own expectations in 2016, and will exceed them in 2017. A happy and healthy New Year to you and yours…

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The Gaitpost is pleased to present a series on riders working toward their goals, from grassroots to Grand Prix.

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can’t recall a time when I didn’t have a horse to ride. Blue Eyes, the wonder pony, was given to us by Dana Lynn Rookes and my lead line classes started almost before I could walk. At 6, I had my first experience competing in dressage at The Rising Stars Show on my pony Marco. We had fun and even brought home some ribbons.

My next partner was Cleopatra who challenged my skills in Pony Club events, and taught me about patience and determination. But Dressage became my passion, so in 2012 I asked my mom 10

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if I could ride her horse, Pharaoh.

For the next two years Pharaoh and I trained with Wendy Christoff. There were many challenges and I am grateful for Wendy’s patience, guidance, and support during this time. We achieved our goal of competing at the BC Summer Games and helped our team win the gold medal.

My last year of high school meant my time for riding would be limited, but moving Pharaoh

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Shelby and Jordan Krywonos

The BCIN team that competed in PEI. Left to right is Jordan Krywonos, Samantha Eakin, Megan Forster, and Shelby Krywonos.

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helby and Jordan Krywonos joined Vernon and District Pony Club nine years ago to begin their ascent through the nine different levels of book knowledge and riding ability in hopes of reaching the highest level available in Canadian Pony Club. The Canadian Pony Club offers many different avenues of competition for its members. This organization has everything from Prince Philip Games, Dressage, Stadium jumping, and Cross-Country jumping, to an extreme test of horse book knowledge called Quiz. The goal is learning how to give excellent care to their equine friends that they love so dearly.

Every March all 180 clubs across Canada compete in the regionally organized Quiz. 1st and 2nd placed winners of the top four levels qualify then to compete nationally every Thanksgiving weekend. This National Quiz is held in different locations each year across Canada.

Within each competition, members compete on an individual level for certain components, as well as a team of four.

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tion held in Charlottetown, PEI. Shelby and Jordan were at the “A/B” level, and their team consisted of four competitors representing the BC Interior North Region. This region includes all of BC except Vancouver and Vancouver Island.

The other two team members came from Prince George and Terrace. The girls were fortunate enough to have a strong team placing of 4th and Jordan surprised herself with a first place individual placing, which is the first time in twentyone years a member of our area has won! Jordan will be invited to attend the three-year cycle of International Quiz for 2017. Five countries will be invited to attend this exciting competition to be held in Kelowna on Thanksgiving weekend 2017. Both girls are thrilled to be showcasing all our region has to offer in this equine discipline.

When not competing at Quiz, Shelby and Jordan enjoy showing their horses in the Hunter Jumper divisions locally and provincially under the watchful eye of Erica Van Meenan at Abigail Equestrian. Coaches Ruth Moore and Corine Smith were instrumental in guiding the girls’ Shelby & Jordan Krywonos continued on page 12

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Hannah Beaulieu continued from page 10 closer to home gave us the opportunity to train with Andrea Taylor and kept the dream of competing in Kentucky, at the North American Junior Young Riders Championships alive. Andrea was tough but kind and her training prepared me for the qualifying competitions.

Spring break found us on the road to California to train with Leslie Reid before attending the first of three competitions. With Leslie’s expert guidance I was beginning to understand what it takes to be a competitive rider. We made the Junior Team and by July it was off to Kentucky for the North American Young Riders Championships and another leg in our journey.

The training opportunity of a lifetime came when Mom called her friend Ashley Holzer, 4 time Canadian Olympian, and asked if I could come and work with her for a couple weeks. We were in Kentucky and it no longer seemed so impossibly far to where Ashley trains in New York. I have been training with Ashley ever since and I still can’t believe in my good fortune. I see the dedication and passion Ashley has in the training of every horse and rider she works with. As a working student, in a very busy barn, I get to ride a lot of different horses and learn something new every day.

In Spring 2015, I was offered a Prix St George schoolmaster, Cortison, from Karin Perrson to challenge the FEI Young Rider level. With only a few months together we managed to qualify to go to the North American Young Rider Championships in Kentucky once again. We were very successful together, winning the Team Bronze Shelby & Jordan Krywonos continued from page 11 book knowledge through their years of involvement in the Vernon and District Pony Club. The Vernon and District Pony Club has the good fortune of having the Vernon and District Riding Club’s support. The Vernon and District Riding Club provides the Pony Club with a fundraising opportunity, through stall cleaning after horse shows. Because of this partnership, the Vernon and District Pony Club was able to provide some financial support for the air fare to PEI for both 12

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medal and 7th individually. Later in the year we competed at Devon in Pennsylvania where we won the Freestyle. Our season ended with a demonstration ride at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. It was thrilling to be riding back in Canada at such a prestigious event and the final show for my partnership with Curt who earned his well-deserved retirement.

2016 began with the opportunity to lease Unlimited, a beautiful Grand Prix horse owned by P. J. Rizvi. Ashley felt that this was the right horse to help me advance to the next level. Jazzy, as he is known in the barn, was an amazing teacher and with Ashley’s guidance we decided to compete in the Under 25 Grand Prix division. The challenges were many, but I entered my first Under 25 GP class in an internationally recognized competition (CDI) in Ottawa. Our scores were awesome and we won both classes. Over the summer I was able to do four CDI’s. We completed the season with a U25 World Ranking of 39 and an average score of almost 70%!

I also competed in the CDI Open Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special, with scores of 66%. I was extremely proud of Jazzy, and saddened that my journey with him was over. It was incredible to share the ring with riders and friends that I admire and respect. After the experience of riding the Grand Prix tests, I was beginning to understand the strength and concentration that is required by the horses at this very intense level.

I will continue my journey on my beautiful prospect Electra. So much to learn! — Submitted

by Hannah Beaulieu girls. Shelby and Jordan could not be more grateful for such an exciting opportunity. They also look forward to mentoring the next generation of English riders in Pony Club, as well as meeting new equine-interested friends from around the world in October 2017. — Submitted by Nadine Danyluk If you know of a rider, of any age or discipline, who is working toward making his or her dream a reality, please share the successes and struggles with the Gaitpost! Our future stars all start somewhere, and we want to help. Contact Eleanor@gaitpost. com for more information.

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headlinenews Bit by Bit Rio Olympic champion Nick Skelton takes top FEI Award Rio 2016 Olympic Jumping champion Nick Skelton (GBR) added another major accolade to his collection when he was declared the winner of the top prize at the prestigious 2016 FEI Awards gala dinner in Tokyo (JPN), in the presence of guest of honour, FEI Honorary President, HRH Princess Haya.

Nick Skelton won the coveted FEI Best Athlete honour at the “Oscars of the equestrian world” presented in association with the FEI’s top partner Longines, at the Park Tower Hotel. The FEI Awards celebrate the excellence, commitment, dedication and courage of those in equestrian sport, and the glittering ceremony also saw Nick’s groom Mark Beever (GBR) declared winner of the FEI Best Groom award.

In recognition of outstanding efforts in what has been another exceptional sporting year, the ceremony kick-started with the presentation of the Longines Rising Star award going to Sönke Rothenberger (GER), an award honouring the pursuit of excellence and rising

talent for a person aged 14 to 21. Along with his FEI award, Sönke Rothenberger was also presented with a Longines Conquest Classic watch.

Brazil’s Rodolpho Riskalla took home the Against All Odds award, while the FEI Solidarity award went to the Morocco National Federation/SA Charif Moulay Abdellah Alaoui, President of the Royal Moroccan Federation for Equestrian Sports. This award was accepted on behalf of the Federation by the Moroccan Secretary General, Badr Fakir.

Hosted by joint Master of Ceremonies Liz Price (GBR) and the Athens 2004 Olympic hammer champion Koji Murofushi (JPN), now Sports Director for Tokyo 2020, the FEI Awards gala ceremony was watched by more than 300 distinguished guests, National Federation representatives, FEI partners, VIPs and international media.

“The FEI Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding work of those who deserve the recognition, not just of our community but of the wider sports industry, and we’ve had five fantastic award winners tonight,” FEI President Ingmar De Vos said. “These talented and

NEXUS DRESSAGE had another successful season in 2016

We are proud to congratulate all of our dedicated, hardworking students on their achievements. Some of the highlights were:

Headline News continued on page 14 “ Kiersten is a talented and passionate trainer.

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Alex Fishman 3rd level Champion at Canada Cup, 3rd level Reserve Champion at Rising Stars

Elda Hajdarovac 2nd level Overall Champion at Rising Stars as well as Overall High Score for 2nd level

Wendy Arnicans 1st level Champion Senior Summer Classic, 1st level Champion Windsum Dressage Series, 1st level Champion Sun Meadows

Ally Stewart 1st level Reserve Champion Senior Summer Classic And the Maxwell Equine Dressage group with too many accomplishments to acknowledge here!

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dedicated athletes and individuals constantly inspire future generations of athletes, and not just equestrian athletes, and can literally change lives and communities. The FEI is very proud to honour and acknowledge these achievements.”

FEI World Cup Finals Returning to Las Vegas in 2020 Las Vegas Events, Inc. announced that the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final and FEI World Cup Dressage Final are returning to Las Vegas, the Entertainment Capital of the World, in 2020. The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) allocated the Finals to Las Vegas following the great success of the Finals when they were last held there in 2015. The 2020 Finals will be hosted at a new venue, the MGM Grand Garden Arena, on April 15-19.

The FEI World Cup Finals are the biggest annual indoor championship for jumping and dressage horses.

The world’s top competitors, including Olympic, World and European champions, come from all over the globe to compete for the title of FEI World Cup Champion. This will mark the seventh time that Las Vegas will host the FEI World Cup Finals following 2000 and 2003 when it hosted the Jumping Finals, and 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2015 when it hosted both the Jumping and Dressage Finals at the Thomas & Mack Center.

“We are delighted that the FEI has again chosen Las Vegas to host the FEI World Cup Finals,” said Pat Christenson, President of Las Vegas Events, Inc. “The city of Las Vegas is known worldwide for excitement and its ability to showcase world-class events. We have no doubt that the 2020 Finals are going to be the best World Cup Finals ever.”

The new venue, the MGM Grand Garden Arena, is located in the MGM Grand Hotel on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and is world renowned for hosting live performances from global superstars including Celine Dion, Elton John and Britney Spears, as well as highprofile sporting events such as boxing and basketball.

The announcement was made during the FEI Bureau meeting in Tokyo on November 19 when several championship event allocations were announced. Ticket information for the 2020 Finals in Las Vegas will be announced at a later date. Fans are encouraged to visit the event’s official website at www.WorldCupLasVegas.com

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Fair Hill Seeks to Upgrade Facilities to Attract New Equestrian Events Over the last several months, a variety of stakeholders have begun discussions with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources regarding implementation of the 2015 Maryland Horse Park System Study, which recommended Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area as an ideal equestrian field event venue.

The interest was prompted by new information about the economic value of Maryland’s horse industry as well as an invitation to submit a proposal to host a new world class equestrian competition.

“New economic data shows that the state’s equine industry has grown 23 percent in the last five years and contributes $1.15 billion in annual economic activity,” said Chair of the Maryland Horse Industry Board Jim Steele. “Improving equine facilities at Fair Hill is a vital part of this industry wide renaissance. We have to stay current and make sure our competition venues meet the needs of the equestrian community.”

Implementation of the study includes enhance-

ments to existing facilities and infrastructure that would support improved conditions for a broad spectrum of activities and programming, including steeplechasing, timber racing, polo, 4-H, the Cecil County Fair and more.

As the partners in the implementation of the recommendations, Fair Hill International was given the opportunity to respond to a request from the U.S. Equestrian Federation to host a new world class equestrian competition, known as a “4* event.” The three day eventing, akin to a triathlon, challenges both horse and rider to compete in dressage, cross-country and show jumping.

“We are excited by the possibility of hosting a 4* event,” said Fair Hill International Executive Director Carla Geiersbach. “With only six events in the whole world, it would be quite an honor to be selected. The coalition of groups working together on this project is truly amazing.

We created a fantastic proposal.”

Support for Proposed Olympic & Paralympic Format Changes at FEI General Assembly Equestrian Canada (EC) voted in favour of proposed changes to the equestrian Olympic and Paralympic forHeadline News continued on page 16

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mat for Tokyo 2020 during the FEI General Assembly, held November 19–22, 2016 in Tokyo, JPN. The proposed changes were created by the FEI to address the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommendations within the Olympic Agenda 2020 — which call for an increase to the number of countries participating in equestrian sport while staying within the existing quota of 200 athletes.

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Protecting inclusion of all current equestrian disciplines at Olympic and Paralympic Games.

• Avoiding reduction of the Canadian Equestrian Team’s presence at the Games, since the new format includes three athletes plus an active reserve (who has the ability to compete and earn medals).

• Backing the effort of the FEI and IOC to increase global representation at the Games.

• Protecting the current format of disciplines at all other major games, including the FEI World Equestrian Games.

• Simplifying the format of equestrian sport in order to make it easier to understand and therefore more appealing to a broader audience.

• Supporting the collaborative approach and open dialogue that led to numerous revisions to the format proposal prior to the vote at the FEI General Assembly.

• Embracing the Olympic format change that will result in five (5) additional team spots for jumping, thereby increasing Canada’s qualification opportunity.

“We believe the changes proposed by the FEI will help protect the inclusion of equestrian sport at the Olympic and Paralympic Games by increasing global representation, and making the format more readily understandable in order to attract a broader fan base,” said EC President, Jorge Bernhard, who attended the FEI General Assembly in a voting capacity on behalf of EC. “While change is never easy, it is often necessary. In this case, we felt compelled to support a change that has the potential to help bring better understanding and more engagement to equestrian sport.”

A total of 107 national federations voted on the proposal. EC was among 96 national federations who voted in favour of the Olympic proposal. Voting against

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the proposal were Albania, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Latvia, Luxembourg, Monaco, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Romania and Switzerland. In the Paralympic vote, Great Britain was the only nation to vote against the proposal.

After discussing the FEI’s proposal with a broad range of key stakeholders, and participating in the final debate session held with over 300 national federation delegates on Nov. 21 at the FEI General Assembly, EC senior leadership came to the decision to vote in favour.

“It is my understanding that Canada arrived at the FEI General Assembly very well aware of the positions of our athletes and disciplines regarding the Olympic proposals as detailed earlier in the year,” explained Mark Samuel, FEI Group IV Chair and member of the EC Jumping Committee. “Having said that, the role of national federation representatives is not to simply vote a position. That could be achieved through an online vote.

Rather, the delegates’ responsibility is to participate actively in the dialogue with the FEI and other delegates, negotiate for changes, listen to contrary opinions, learn about issues and amendments... and then to distill all of that into an informed decision for their national

federation. I believe that our EC delegates did exactly that.”

Olympic Athletes Speak Against Canadian Vote at FEI General Assembly Members of the 2016 Canadian Olympic show jumping team have spoken against the vote cast by the Canadian delegation at the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) General Assembly held November 22, 2016, in Tokyo, Japan.

The FEI proposed changing the current Olympic format for equestrian sport to that of three-man teams with no drop score and the ability to substitute a fourth rider at any point during competition. The current format sees teams of four compete with the best three scores counting, and the worst score dropped from the final team total.

“While at the Rio Olympics, a meeting was called with the Canadian show jumping athletes present to discuss the proposed changes,” explained Lamaze, an Olympic gold, silver and bronze medalist for Canada. “It is hard to get all of the riders to agree on something Headline News continued on page 20

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by dr. david J. Paton, B SC.(AGR.) DVM coUrteSY Paton & Martin Vet SerViceS

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t goes without saying that our horses’ eyes are a pretty integral part of the well-being and function of our equine friend. For the most part, though, it seems like the eyes’ function and wellbeing are pretty much taken for granted. This article is meant as a brief overview of some of the more serious conditions that on the surface can appear pretty innocuous.

One of the more serious conditions is a corneal ulcer. These ulcers develop when the surface of the corneal has a break in the surface layer and is breached often by a scratch, abrasion or progression of a simple conjunctivitis. The big issue with ulcers is that the initial presentation can easily be confused with a simple “runny eye”. Tearing is a normal response with eye inflammation. The list 18

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of causes of tearing is long. If the cause of tearing is not properly identified and a corneal ulcer is missed, the consequences can be very serious. An ulcer can usually be identified by a simple stain being applied to the surface of the eye. If an ulcer is identified, and this is important, the treatment needs to be specific and aggressive. Bacteria, funguses and even viruses can cause ulcers. Inappropriate treatment can lead to a disaster, and delay in treatment can lead to corneal rupture and loss of eye sight. I have on more than one occasion been called to examine an eye in trouble that had been treated for several days with “some eye ointment that a friend gave me!” If that ointment contained a steroid, it can be a disaster if an ulcer is present.

Thankfully in practice, we don’t often see a melt-

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Ascot equine veterinarians A corneal ulcer.

into the pupil. A cyst is a different-looking, normally round structure which usually bulges across the pupil. When these cysts are small they generally don’t affect vision. That said, they can grow and become problematic. The good news is that in BC we have a specialist veterinary ophthalmologist who has the laser equipment needed to treat this condition. It is an amazingly simple standing procedure and, in relative terms, very inexpensive.

If your horse has an weird-looking black structure in the eye, it may be worth getting it checked out as we are learning that they have the potential to cause more vision issues than we realize.

A closing message to keep firmly in mind is that the eye is a very important and delicate structure. Simple-looking problems can quickly turn into disasters, and early diagnosis and treatment is imperative.

Dr. David J. Paton, DVM Dr. Paton established the roots of Paton and Martin Veterinary Services Ltd. in Aldergrove in 1979. He is extremely proud to have been instrumental in developing a very progressive state of the art equine practice in the Fraser Valley. Dr. Paton has always believed that service and continuing education are the hallmarks of a successful veterinary practice. David is a long standing FEI Veterinarian and has been very active in veterinary association work. Dr. Paton has a broad interest in equine medicine with a particular interest in dentistry, lameness and prepurchase examinations. David has remained very active in both the veterinary and equestrian community and is also active in riding and competing with his cutting horse, Dualler’s Miss Gem. j. reiter

ing corneal ulcer, but when you do you will never forget it. Certain bacteria, Pseudomonas for example, through the release of corneal melting enzymes, literally within hours can lead to a corneal rupture. This summer, through the quick thinking of a barn manager recognizing that an inflamed eye was just not looking right, I was called very quickly and could recognize the seriousness of the ulcer, and that it was likely a “melting” ulcer. The eye, through emergency surgery and treatment, could be saved. A day of delay would have lead to the loss of the eye.

Ocular tumors are more common that many realize. A chronic runny eye should always be examined. If any sort of a whitish or pinkish raised irregularity to the surface of the eye, the 3rd eyelid or the lining of the eyelids is noted, they should be examined. A biopsy is usually a relatively simple procedure which can differentiate an eye tumor such as a squamous cell carcinoma from an eosinophilic keratitis, two very different conditions with very different treat protocols and prognosis.

They can however present in a very similar fashion.

Another condition often noted are small bumps in and around the eyelids. These may be sarcoids. Most of us are aware of the more common form of sarcoids found as flat scaly lesions.

There is however a nodular form that can invade around the eye. These viral tumor masses can enlarge and lead to destruction of the eyelid and progress to cause serious ocular problems. There are several surgical and chemotherapeutic options available for this condition.

I want to close by advising that a rather unique and interesting equine eye abnormality called an iris cyst can be simple treated through a standing laser surgery. An iris cyst as seen in the photo is a black balloon like enlargement which bulges off the iris, the dark part of the interior part of the eye.

This is not to be confused with the normal black structure called the corpra nigrans which looks like a weird growth located on the top surface of the iris. It can be seen using a bright light to look

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Headline News continued from page 17 but, on this point, the riders in Rio were unanimous; we were all against it. Given the outcome of our meeting, it comes as a complete shock that Canada voted in favour of the proposed change to three-man teams. What the Canadian federation went forward with was not the wish of the Canadian show jumping riders, as per our meeting in Rio.” “I accept the fact that our vote would not have changed the outcome, but we made a decision and believe that our voices should have been heard,” continued Lamaze. “For the Canadian federation to change its vote without notifying or consulting the athletes is wrong, in my opinion. This was not the riders’ choice, and this is not what was presented to us in Rio.” “Both the North American Riders Group and the International Jumping Riders Club put forth recommendations against the proposed change to a threeman format,” said Tiffany Foster, who sits on the Board of both organizations. “Specific to the Canadian federation, all of the Rio Olympic show jumping athletes were called to a meeting and asked what the recommendation was from the athletes, and what the posi-

tion of the Canadian federation should be. We were unanimous in that the proposed change was not in the best interest of the horse, the rider, or the sport, and that Canada should vote against the proposed change.””

“What is important here is that the athletes’ voices were not heard, and that our own federation went against us after giving us the impression that we all shared the same opinion,” continued Foster, who is ranked 21st in the world. “We wanted to be aligned with the other powerhouse nations in our sport in saying that we were against this change. Instead, Canada is now on record as saying this is what we wanted when it wasn’t.

It is frustrating and extremely disappointing that our own federation did not act in accordance with what we were told.”

“Given the success we’ve had under the current format, it makes no sense for Canada to vote in favour of changing to three-man teams,” said Lamaze who is based in Wellington, FL, and trains in Belgium. “We experienced some of the most exciting team competition of any sport at the Rio Olympics, and gained many new fans.”.

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Schleese Announces the First Group of Winners

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chleese Saddlery Service Ltd announced the first group of winners in its yearlong 30th Anniversary Saddle Giveaway. Sabine Schleese, Director of Corporate Affairs stated, “We started this giveaway as a celebration of our 30 years in business and to support deserving individuals in the equine industry. We were thrilled to receive so many applications nominating worthy organizations and riders and today we’re announcing the first 8 winners with another 22 to come over the course of the year.”

Winners announced: Organizations: THRIL - Therapeutic Horseback Riding In Lindsay.

Colby’s Army Certified Horsemanship Association Heaven Can Wait Equine Rescue Christiane Noelting Dressage Center Riders: Melissa Verga Harris Aly Keay Emma Leaseburg When contacted, all recipients were thrilled to hear the news of their good fortune and expressed deep gratitude for the help and support this has given them to keep up their passion for all things equine.

The Schleese 30th Anniversary Saddle Giveaway allows riders and organizations to nominate others who they feel are in need and deserving of an entry level Schleese saddle. Over the course of the year, Schleese will donate 30 entry level saddles to select recipients who have been nominated through written applications received from the riding community.

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nating recipients and explaining what you feel makes your nominee deserving of one of these saddles. Winning nomination letters will be shared on Schleese social media platforms. The event ends on July 31, 2017.

Equine Movie Stars to Help Launch EQUUS Film Festival Equine movie stars Apple and Dreamer made a joint one hour appearance outside the 2016 EQUUS Film Festival, on Saturday, November 19th at the Village East Cinema, New York, NY. Apple, a 26-inch tall chestnut and white miniature horse, stars with Burt Reynolds, Amy Smart, Liam Mcintyre and AJ Michalka in Apple of My Eye — a heartwarming movie about a young girl’s struggle after a traumatic horse riding accident causes her to lose her eyesight and a miniature horse is trained to be her companion and surrogate eyes. Apple of My Eye trailer will screen during the Festival and the movie is slated for release in late January, 2017 (Apple is owned and trained by Ashley Klein).

Dreamer, a very talented palomino pony, stars in Unbridled with Eric Roberts, T.C. Stallings and Tea McKay. Based on true-to-life stories at a healing ranch for challenged teen girls in North Carolina, Unbridled tells a tremendous story of redemption and triumph, with a message of unconditional love. Unbridled will be screened during the Festival and is also slated for a 2017 release. Visit the website at www.equusfilm festival.net New Schleese Partnership with the Hanoverian Auctions Schleese Saddlery Service Ltd. and Schleese GmbH are pleased to announce a new relation-

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The Purica Foundation Gives Back Story by Eleanor Klawer · Photos by Madelyn Pollock Marnie and Trevor Watkin, two of the Co-Founders of Purica, give back to the community, and the world.

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he Canadian horse industry is a thriving, competitive world, yet there are few success stories like Purica. A Canadian-owned and operated whole food and natural supplements company, Purica has done very well, and has included social ethics in their company’s core vision: “a world where you achieve your fullest potential in every aspect of life, work and play”. They have established the Purica Foundation, a fund held at the Victoria Foundation, headquartered in Victoria, B.C., designed to generate charitable donations, fund-raising initiatives and promotional support for key causes in children and social development, adults and seniors, and animal welfare. Through the fund, supporters of the Purica Foundation fund will receive donation receipts for cash contributions made in support of specific initiatives. The Purica Foundation is part of the company’s commitment to be a leader in natural supplements, lifestyle and nutritional education and community philanthropy.

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Trevor Watkin, one of the Co-founders, says “Purica is a local Duncan, BC, company that was incorporated in December of 1999 by my brother, Jason, and his wife, Anna Watkin, and myself and my wife, Marnie Watkin. We all were lucky to grow up in caring families that taught us about hard work values and generosity. We love doing these things as they are, but the Foundation will allow us to do much more!”

Trevor and his family are some of those people that when you meet them, you know they are exceptional. The Gaitpost learned of their philanthropy while discussing Purica, which is advertised with the Gaitpost. Always a pleasant, kind man, Trevor very quietly let me know about the adventures of his wife and children, and their efforts to make the world a better place. At the time of our last conversation, Trevor’s wife, Marnie, and her daughter Kate, were in Nepal, one of the places where they support education. The Foundation will primarily support Canadian causes, but Nepal holds a special place in their hearts, and their efforts there are supported by several families.

Trevor says “Marnie and I love to love, and we have brought our two kids up the same way.

We have travelled many places and have much, but one of our best experiences was our Nepal trip from a couple of years ago. We lived in the thick of it, between 5 and 12 dollars a night for our hotel with no heat and very limited electricity, but the people were so kind and treated us like family.

“We visited the very poor and our kids spent time kicking the ball with the locals and walking hand in hand, communicating even though neither knew the other’s language. We met our sponsor child and her grandmother (both of her parents had passed) and it was just so emotional.

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Marnie made a few best friends in Nepal.

The family adopted a dog which is coming to Canada soon!

Marnie Watkin and the Purica Foundation Board

It changed our lives and the way we think. Even though they have so little, they seem so happy; give them two pairs of shoes, and they keep one and give a neighbour that needs them just as badly the other pair.

“We, along with others, sponsored a School rebuild so we were able to see the results; the children met us and clapped as we hopped out of the van. Our son Matthew then asked if for Christmas we could just purchase desks so the children did not have to sit on the floor (and so we did).

I still tear up thinking about that gesture from a 13 year old boy. We were able to take them all uniforms from a local school that had been shut down, as well as pencils and tooth brushes, and they were thrilled. My wife and daughter are there along with 6 others right now and looking at another school that needs rebuilding.”

All of this prompted them to want to do more, and so the Purica Foundation was born.

Trevor continues “My wife is the head of our Foundation, supported by a board of ten powerful women...she is the most amazing person I have ever met (of course she is) and all heart.

This foundation will work locally and globally.

It is amazing what goes on just in our back yards and we want to do what we can to change. Some may have the idea that what they do is not going to make a difference but we look at it in a much different light, one at a time, a school at a time, a village at a time.”

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Kate Watkin visiting a school in Nepal. The Purica foundation is purchasing a variety of items for this school including desks, chairs, and white boards to help brighten their learning environment.

the spring to train for Operation Track Shoes, which is where about 1500 athletes from around BC come together and compete in track and field. “It ends up being one of our favorite weekends of the year. A local family, the Crisp’s, have been doing this for many years and we are proud to be a part of it.”

“Excellence in supplements, lifestyle education and community philanthropy truly are the three pillars of the Purica way,” said Trevor.

“From our founding 16 years ago, a focus on the community interests and causes of our customers has always been important to us. All that we’re doing is formalizing what we’ve been doing for years in the community, and by creating this Purica Foundation, we’ll be able to do more than we’ve ever done before.”

One of their sayings has been “work for a cause, not for applause”, but the Gaitpost would like to thank the Watkins for all their efforts, and for reminding us of how much we have, and how much we can change…

For more information about the Purica Foundation, please contact Trevor Watkin, trevor@Purica.com 1 (877) 746-9397.

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2016 Wild Rose Welsh & Open Pony Show

Wild Rose Young Stock Futurity Sport Pony Champion, Alvesta Angelina, two-year-old Welsh Section B filly owned by Alvesta Farm near Jarvie, Alberta.

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uly 16-17 weekend saw another Wild Rose Welsh & Open Pony Show alongside the Futurity & Performance Stake on Friday, July 15 in Red Deer, Alberta. We welcomed three judges in total: Shirley Cane, Elizabeth Russell, and Molly Rinedollar. With challenging weather and economic climate, we had lower entries than usual—though unlike many shows across the province, and across disciplines—we were able to make a go of it and ended up having some good competition!

Wild Rose Grand Champion Model Hunter under judge Elizabeth Russell of Gartconnel Stud, Scotland: Bryson’s I Am Canadian, 14-year-old Welsh Mountain Pony gelding owned by Andrea Raimondi, Calgary, Alberta. Shown here with rider and handler Violet Raimondi.

Judge Elizabeth says, “This little pony had lovely bone, outline, and cadence and was shown to his advantage during the Model Hunter Pony classes. The exhibitor had attended the clinic on the Saturday evening, had taken points on board, and what a difference she made showing her pony to its advantage in the Sunday classes. As well as having good bone and being correct, he looked alert, eye-catching, gave a lively show, and generally looked happy to be doing his job—the placing reflected the harmony in the partnership.”

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Wild Rose Welsh & Open Pony Show Results JUDGE SHIRLEY CANE, Hoskin Stables, Ontario, English Pleasure Futurity Stake: Coyote Run Frezno, Kerry Marit, Pleasure Driving Futurity Stake: Alvesta Mona Lisa, Wendy Williams, Futurity Grand Champion Section A: Sunburst Heart of Jubilee, Kasandra Miller, Futurity Res. Grand Champion Section A: Coyote Run Enya, Brenda Harder, Futurity Grand Champion Section B: Alvesta Freya, Brenda Podolski, Futurity Res. Grand Champion Section B: Alvesta Angelina, Brenda Podolski, SUPREME CHAMPION WELSH: Sunburst Heart of Jubilee, Kasandra Miller, RES. SUPREME CHAMPION WELSH: Alvesta Freya, Brenda Podolski, Futurity Grand Champion Half-Welsh: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney, Futurity Res. Grand Champion HalfWelsh: Little Miss Daisy Dukes, Heather Worden, Futurity Grand Champion Sport Pony: Alvesta Angelina, Brenda Podolski, Futurity Res. Grand Champion Sport Pony: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney, JUDGE ELIZABETH RUSSELL, Gartconnel Stud, Scotland, Young Stock Champion: Alvesta Infinity, Brenda Podolski, Young Stock Res. Champion: Coyote Run Enya, Brenda Harder, Supreme Champion Welsh: Stonecountry’s Primrose, Airth Farms Ltd., Res. Supreme Champion Welsh: Alvesta Infinity, Brenda Podolski, Supreme Ch. Welsh Gelding: Menai Step-On, Stacey Schaber, Res. Supreme Ch. Welsh Gelding: Nibrika Armagh Spirit, Sue Bown, Grand Champion Sport Pony: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney, Res. Grand Ch. Sport Pony: Berrylyn Alexi, Nancy Haverstock, Grand Ch. Model Hunter Pony: Bryson’s I Am Canadian, Andrea Raimondi, Res. Grand Ch. Model Hunter Pony: Berrylyn Alexi, Nancy Haverstock, Grand Champion Half-Welsh: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney, Res. Champion Half-Welsh: Berrylyn Alexi, Nancy Haverstock, JUDGE MOLLY RINEDOLLAR, Helicon Show Stables, Colorado, Young Stock Champion: Alvesta Freya, Brenda Podolski, Young Stock Res. Champion: Foothill’s Bring Bling, Stacey Schaber, Supreme Champion Welsh: Applevalley Lychee, Stacey Schaber, Res. Supreme Champion Welsh: Llanarth Tarquin, Vicki Coleman, Supreme Ch. Welsh Gelding: Menai Step-On, Stacey Schaber, Res. Supreme Ch. Welsh Gelding: Nibrika Armagh Spirit, Sue Bown, Grand Champion Sport Pony: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney, Res. Grand Ch. Sport Pony: Berrylyn Alexi, Nancy Haverstock, Grand Ch. Model Hunter Pony: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney, Res. Grand Ch. Model Hunter Pony: Ulterra I Believe, Cathy Chalack, Grand Champion Half-Welsh: Exeter Evenstar, Karen Chorney, Res. Champion Half-Welsh: Berrylyn Alexi, Nancy Haverstock, (Full results are available at www.facebook.com/WildRoseShow.)

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Molly Rinedollar, the judge from Colorado, said, “There were a lot of very nice ponies with loads of potential — assets to the Welsh pony world. You could tell that all of the ponies were examples of well-planned breeding programs. I had a great time at this well-organized show with very friendly and receptive exhibitors!”

The Wild Rose Welsh & Open Pony Show was extremely fortunate to have generous sponsors, who are in a big way to thank for our ability to put on the show: Welsh Pony & Cob Society of Canada, English Tack Shop, Alvesta Farm, Canadian Sport Horse Association, Airth Farms Ltd., Wendy & Don Williams, Ulterra Ranches, Coyote Run Welsh Mountain Ponies, Shannon and Dwayne Comeau, the Sward family, Melany Moore.

Also a big thanks to those who donated incredible class prizes, which is always a great bonus for exhibitors: English Tack Shop, Greenhawk Harness & Equestrian Supplies, Trustori Inc., Tudor Equestrian, Vitality Equine, Tonic Equestrian, Storybook Ponies, Alvesta Farm, Tail Spin Bracelets, The Paisley Magazine, and Horse Canada!

Thanks to everyone who was part of our show.

Wild Rose Multi Grand Champion in the Half-Welsh, Sport Pony, and Model Hunter divisions: Exeter Evenstar, Half-Welsh two-year-old filly owned by Karen and Dean Chorney of Millarville, Alberta. Shown here with judge Molly Rinedollar of Helicon Show Stables, Colorado, with prizes donated by Greenhawk Harness & Equestrian Supplies. Photo

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Aki Murasato, Executive Director of International Relations with the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee, gave National Federations a view of what is come at the next Games at the FEI General Assembly in the Japanese capital.

FEI PRESIDENT FOCUSES ON UNIQUE QUALITIES OF EQUESTRIAN SPORT AT FEI GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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EI President Ingmar De Vos opened the FEI General Assembly in the Japanese capital Tokyo, delivering the keynote address to almost 300 delegates and focusing on the unique qualities of equestrian sport.

“We all agree that we have the greatest sport on earth and this is for many reasons,” the FEI President said. “We excel when it comes to gender equality, but what makes our sport so great is the unique bond between human and animal, between man and horse. But it is this same unique value which makes our sport vulnerable.”

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not open for interpretation. We need to be irreproachable in our stance and our outlook. These are big challenges.”

“There are organizations — increasing in number — that are of the opinion that horses should not be competed or even ridden!”

“We need to show them — and the world — that we are not only dedicated to horse welfare but that we are the leaders in that domain.

And we also need to educate — to show just how much we do and how committed the equestrian community is to horse welfare. Ignorance creates fear. So we need to show that a true partnership is about trust and respect so that we can bridge that gap and bring people closer to our sport.”

During a packed morning agenda, delegates voted on a number of important issues, including the Olympic and Paralympic format change

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FEI GENERAL ASSEMBLY VOTES IN FAVOUR OF OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC RULE CHANGES The FEI General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly in favour of the proposed format changes for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo 2020, which will now go to the IOC Executive Board for final approval in 2017.

Under the new proposals, the number of athletes in national teams will be reduced to three, and the drop score, which previously allowed for a team’s worst score to be discarded, will be removed. The use of a reserve combination for teams will remain in place, but will be even more important and will be a key element in ensuring horse welfare.

A total of 11 of National Federations, out of 107 represented, voted against the proposal — Albania, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Latvia, Luxembourg, Monaco, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Romania and Switzerland.

Voting on the proposed sport-specific changes to the three individual Olympic disciplines — Jumping, Dressage and Eventing — was unanimously in favour.

The vote on the Paralympic formats saw one National Federation — Great Britain — against the proposed changes.

“This was a really important vote for the future of our sport if we are to increase universality in accordance with the recommendations of Olympic Agenda 2020,” FEI President Ingmar De Vos said after the vote.

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proposals, formats for the FEI World Equestrian Games 2018 and other sport specific matters.

The afternoon featured a series of presentations, including an update on the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games from Aki Murasato, Executive Director of International Relations with the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee.

National Federations voted unanimously in favour of the proposed Olympic and Paralympic rule changes for Tokyo 2020 at the FEI General Assembly in the Japanese capital.

the door to countries that previously could only see the Olympics as a distant dream.”

US, SWEDISH AND DUTCH CITIES WIN HOSTING RIGHTS TO MAJOR FEI EVENTS The Longines FEI World Cup Jumping and FEI World Cup Dressage Finals for the years 2020 and 2021 and the FEI European Championships 2019 in Jumping, Dressage and ParaEquestrian Dressage were among the key events allocated by the FEI Bureau in Tokyo (JPN).

Following the success of the 2015 Finals, the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping and FEI World Cup Dressage Finals will return to Las Vegas (USA) in 2020 when the Finals will be hosted at a new venue, the MGM Grand Garden Arena from April 15 to 19. Las Vegas has previously hosted six FEI World Cup Finals, two in Jumping and four combined Jumping and Dressage Finals at the Thomas & Mack Center (2000, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, and 2015).

The new venue, located in the MGM Grand Hotel on the famous Las Vegas Strip, is world renowned for hosting high-profile sporting events such as boxing and basketball, as well as live performances from global superstars like Celine Dion, Elton John and Britney Spears.

Gothenburg’s Scandinavium Arena, spiritual home of the FEI World Cup Jumping Final since playing host to the inaugural Final back in 1979, has been awarded the 2021 Finals. The Swedish sporting capital, which has already organized 22

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Beautiful Fairlawn hosts Michael E Article & Photos

a 30 foot deep pond, with a riding track around it was created as a catch basin for rain and runoff.

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airlawn Equestrian Centre, a new facility located near Brentwood Bay on Vancouver Island, recently hosted a clinic featuring British Team Dressage Rider, Michael Eilberg (November 26th – 28th). Michael is the third clinician that the Reid family has hosted since they opened their doors just a few months ago.

This beautiful facility is the product of many years of planning done by Nicky Reid, John Hannam and daughters, Vanessa and Sam Reid. The Reids found that as their hors-

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es aged and new horses were purchased, they started to run out of room for everyone. They realized they needed to expand.

One day, Sam and her mom Nicky were reading a horse magazine and came across an article about “Dream Barns”. The girls started to make a “wish list” of what their own dream barn might look like. They included features from other facilities and ideas of their own.

Their ultimate goal was to create an environment where the emphasis would be about

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functionality and harmony. The concept was not just to build an amazing facility for themselves, but also to provide a place for equestrians in the community to come and ride and have access to a variety of trainers and a high level of instruction. Their dream was to bring in top clinicians so that riders could have the opportunity to take lessons and train with some of the best trainers and coaches in the world.

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pany “We Cover” was hired to build the 110' x 232' building. Within weeks of the arena’s completion in July, they brought in Jeremy Steinberg (US), followed by FEI Judge General Stephen Clarke (Gr. Britain) and then, most recently Michael Eilberg (Gr. Britain). Clinics resume in 2017 with the return of Jeremy Steinberg on January 7th & 8th.

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Michael setting up trot poles for the class.

Bion who teaches jumping. Michelle has just returned from working with Rich Fellers (USET).

Noelle Singleton, CET Medal Winner at the Royal Winter Fair, also rides for the barn. Their training approach is interdisciplinary with a focus on dressage and jumping.

They believe that to keep the horses’ minds fresh, they should be exposed to different activities. The horses are regularly worked over poles and/or jumps, and ridden out of the arena.

Fairlawn offers boarding, training, and sales.

They also allow drop-ins for arena use. The facility boasts a 200' x 80' indoor arena with sand & GGT footing on a clay base. In the main barn, there are fourteen 12' x 14' stalls with soft matting. Each stall has a huge, well-drained walkout area with separate water buckets outside and in. In the summer, there are grass paddocks for turnout. The lighted sand outdoor arena is 230' x 110'.

The 14-stall row was designed so that the wash rack is centrally located inside with a tacking up area on either side. There are two large heated tack rooms adjacent to the cross ties with seven stalls on either side. Every thought to detail has been given including a blanket room with a washer, dryer and huge racks, and a feed

room which has a kitchen-like feel to it with counters, cabinets and kitchen sink. The viewing area and heated lounge have sound systems so that lessons can be followed from inside.

The entire structure has the signature “We Cover” fabric roof which lights up the entire building with soft, natural light and gives it an airy, open feeling.

Bitterly cold temperatures and driving rain did not deter people attending the Michael Eilberg clinic last weekend. Ride times were filled, and auditing spots were completely booked well in advance. The clinic plan included something of interest for everyone from working with youngsters to upper level horses.

Friday’s symposium started out with cross training exercises for dressage horses. Using poles and jumps, Michael’s approach to cross training complimented the Reid’s style very well. He emphasized the benefit of changing things up and training horses using poles and patterns.

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The wash rack and tacking up areas adjacent to the stalls and across from the arena are part of the well-laid out facility.

personality. He would often check in with the riders to ensure that they felt their horses could handle what he was asking of them, thus ensuring they benefited from their sessions in the best possible way.

Michael had an easygoing style and his good sense of humour kept everyone entertained and interested throughout the day. He provided unique analogies to help riders to understand what he wanted them to achieve.

An “aprés clinic” social hour followed on Friday and was beautifully catered by Wit’s End Catering. The entire clinic was a huge success and people are already hoping for Michael’s return.

It truly was thrilling for the horse community to have the opportunity to come to this beautiful new facility and spend three days learning from one of Britain’s top riders. Appreciation goes to the Reids and Fairlawn Equestrian for hosting such an extraordinary event.

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The Grand Foyer entryway at Fairlawn.

car. They have just purchased it for their first pony. She suddenly felt something like a premonition — and as she looked at that purple halter, a voice in her head said “This is the beginning of something really big”… and she was right!

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FEI World Cup Finals including joint-Finals in 2013 and 2016, will host the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping and FEI World Cup Dressage Finals 2021 from March 31 to April 5.

The 2021 double FEI World Cup Finals will kick-start celebrations of the City of Gothenburg’s 400th birthday celebrations.

Rotterdam (NED), another city with a longstanding tradition of hosting major equestrian championships, was announced as host for the triple FEI European Championships 2019 in Jumping, Dressage and Para-Equestrian Dressage from August 19–25.

ship beginning November 1, 2016 with the Hanoverian Association and the Hanoverian Auctions in Verden.

The Hanoverian Association and Auction (en.hannoveraner.com) is one of the largest breed associations in the world and will help make Schleese saddles accessible to more riders while enhancing their global distribution. At its November 12th auction, Schleese saddles were featured for the first time as the association’s saddle of choice.

Asked for comment, Sabine Schleese, Director of Corporate Affairs for Schleese Saddlery Service stated, “This is a very exciting partnership. There are seven Hanoverian auctions held per year, each selling to a global audience and realizing approximately $1-1.5 million Euros per event. In total, approximately 1000 horses will be auctioned off annually, each of which will now have the opportunity to be fitted with the superior comfort and performance of a world class Schleese saddle.”

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Germany’s Marcus Ehning produced a breath-taking jump-off round with the stallion Comme Il Faut to win the sixth leg of the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping 2016/2017 Western European League in Madrid, Spain.

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typically thrilling jump-off ride gave German maestro, Marcus Ehning, maximum points at the sixth leg of the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping 2016/2017 Western European League in Madrid, Spain. Partnering the 11-yearold stallion Comme Il Faut, the 42-year-old threetime FEI World Cup champion put the result beyond doubt with one of his trademark supertight turns in the nine-horse jump-off against the clock.

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pointment for the 36-year-old Frenchman, as it launched him to the top of the League leaderboard ahead of the next round of the series in La Coruna (ESP) next month. Third place went to 30-year-old Briton, Scott Brash with Hello M’Lady, while German legend and 1993 FEI World Cup champion, 53-year-old Ludger Beerbaum, slotted into fourth with Casello.

In contrast to some of the previous legs this season, Spanish course designer Javier Trenor managed to keep the jump-off numbers under control, with the very narrow top plank on the

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fei/julia borysewicz Germany’s Christian Heineking and Aje Cluny had luck on their side in Las Vegas to win by 1/100th of a second in the fifth leg of the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping.

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Against the clock however it was the penultimate FEI World Cup branded vertical that was the real influencer, Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and Mary Lou demolishing it before Tobias Meyer’s (GER) mare, Cathleen, ducked out at it. Fourth to go, Beerbaum was clear but when Staut shaved almost four seconds off his time then Ehning knew what he had to do, even if it didn’t quite go to plan. “I didn’t have a good shot to the vertical (second-last) so I knew I had to make that turn if I wanted to win!” he explained, after taking what seemed like an impossible line inside fence three on his way to the last, to stop the clock in the winning time of 43.56 seconds.

Thrilled with the performance of Comme Il Faut whose cat-like jumping technique drew gasps of delight from the crowd in both rounds today, Ehning said, “he has famous parents (Cornet Obolensky/Ratina Z) and he’s an incredible horse, you can see he is clever and careful and he did a super job in the jump-off - I’m really proud of him!”

In the blink of an eye, Christian Heineking takes a thrilling Longines win in Las Vegas All the right decisions, and perhaps a good dose of Las Vegas luck, led Germany’s Christian Heineking to victory in the $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Las Vegas.

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enough,” Heineking said. “I’m very happy. The time was really close and luck was on my side today.”

Seven riders ultimately advanced into the jump off in the fifth leg of the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping 2016/2017 North American League (Western Sub-League) with Mexico’s Enrique Gonzalez setting the time to beat midway through the order. Gonzalez and the 9-year-old mare Chacna won the third leg of the Western Sub-League in October and looked to be on form to repeat victory.

Immediately following the class favorites, Egypt’s Nayel Nassar piloted Lordan to a blistering fast time of 36.86 seconds, shaving nearly a second off Gonzalez’s time. But the tighter turn to the short course’s double combination cost Nassar a rail, and he finished in sixth. Earlier in the order, Tina Yates (USA) and 12-year-old stallion Zelote VDL delivered an efficient double clear to finish in third.

As the dust settled in the Thomas and Mack Center, it was clear the night belonged to the penultimate pair to test the track designed by Guilherme Jorge (BRA): Heineking and 12-yearold gelding Aje Cluny made all the right decisions by angling into the double combination — without repeating Nassar’s mistake of cutting the turn too short — and by opening up to a big gallop to the final fence to clock in at 37.82 seconds, 1/100th of a second faster than Gonzalez.

Following this event, Enrique Gonzalez (MEX) now holds the top position in the Western Sub-League standings. The next Western Sub-League event will be on Saturday, January 28, 2017. show jumping results sixth leg of the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping 2016/2017 Western European League in Madrid, Spain Result: 1, Comme Il Faut (Marcus Ehning) GER 0/0 43.56; 2, Aran (Kevin Staut) FRA 0/0 43.98; 3, Hello M’Lady (Scott Brash) GBR 0/0 44.04; 4, Casello (Ludger Beerbaum) GER 0/0 47.91; 5, All Star (Denis Lynch) IRL 0/0 48.17; 6, Ensor de Lidrange (Lorenzo de Luca) ITA 0/4 43.79; 7, Coree (Gregory Wathelet) 0/4 44.97; 8, Mary Lou (Henrik von Eckermann) SWE; Cathleen (Tobias Meyer) GER 0/16 57.38. Standings: Longines FEI World Cup Jumping 2016/2017 Western European League After Round 6 in Madrid (ESP): 1.

Kevin Staut FRA - 56; 2. Romain Duguet SUI - 43; 3. Steve Guerdat SUI - 42; 4.

Lorenzo de Luca ITA - 42; 5. Marcus Ehning GER - 37; 6. Simon Delestre FRA - 31; 7. Martin Fuchs SUI - 29; 8. Lauren Hough USA - 28; 9. Pieter Devos BEL - 28; 10. Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum GER- 25. $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Las Vegas Result: 1, Aje Cluny (Christian Heineking) GER 0/0 37.82; 2, Chacna (Enrique Gonzalez) MEX 0/0 37.83; 3, Zelote VDL (Tina Yates) USA 0/0

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39.50; 4, Luebbo (Jamie Barge) USA 0/0 39.67; 5, Parkmore Lux (Hanna Mauritzson) SWE 0/0 42.07; 6, Lordan (Nayel Nassar) EGY 0/4 36.86; 7, Qinghai (Guido Klatte, Jun.) GER 0/retired; 8, Balou du Reventon (Ljubov Kochetova) RUS 1/82.20.

Dressage report Werth makes it a double as she leads German whitewash at Stuttgart Germany’s Isabell Werth and the lovely mare Weihegold showed exactly why they are the no. 1 partnership in the world rankings when sweeping to their second consecutive victory in the FEI World Cup Dressage 2016/2017 Western European League on home turf at Stuttgart. This third leg attracted 15 riders from eight nations but the host country completely dominated the podium, with world no. 2 Kristina BroringSprehe slotting into runner-up spot with Desperados FRH ahead of Fabienne Lutkemeier and D’Agostino in third.

Werth produced a personal best Freestyle score of 90.09 when topping the previous leg at Lyon, France last month and this winning mark of 89.416 was just a little short of that. But the 47-year-old rider felt the performance was even better.

It was the German Olympic reserve partnership of Hubertus Schmidt and Imperio who were leading at the halfway stage with a score of 77.645 before The Netherlands’ Madeleine Witte-Vrees went out in front with a very nice effort from the promising nine-year-old, Cennin, who posted 78.415. Werth was next into the ring however and the result never looked in doubt after her big score went up on the board. “There was just one little thing when I stopped in the one-tempis and she gave me one more jump, but the rest was really super!” said the athlete who added yet another team gold along with individual silver to her massive haul of Olympic medals at the Rio 2016 Games this summer.

The remaining four enjoyed mixed fortunes, Spencer Wilton’s Super Nova producing an edgy performance that left the Briton last despite the pair’s third-place finish in yesterday’s Grand Prix. Lutkemeier moved into second spot with a solid test from the 16-year-old D’Agostino when posting 78.886 before Ireland’s Judy Reynolds www.gaitpost.com

The world no. 1 partnership of Isabell Werth and Weihegold led a host-nation whitewash at the third leg of the FEI World Cup Dressage 2016/2017 Western European League in Stuttgart, Germany.

and Vancouver K, struggling a little with their brand new music and floorplan, put 74.780 on the board.

Last to go, Broring-Sprehe and Desperados FRH were elegant and foot-perfect for a mark of 86.306 which saw them overtake Lutkemeier for second place, but Werth was in a class of her own.

Describing the mare who looks well set to earn a third FEI World Cup title for the rider who is already a legend in her own lifetime, Werth said this evening, “she’s fantastic, she’s always very polite and very uncomplicated, never spooky or tense. She is the perfect competition horse!”

Werth now lies second on the Western European League leaderboard, just one point behind Switzerland’s Marcela Krinke-Susmelj, going into the next leg in Salzburg, Austria on December 11th.

Dressage Results FEI World Cup Dressage 2016/2017 Western European League at Stuttgart Result: 1, Weihegold OLD (Isabell Werth) GER 89.418; 2, Des-

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fei/roland thunholm Boyd Exell (AUS) was in a class of his own during the second leg of the FEI World Cup Driving season in Stockholm.

Discipline Reports continued from page 35 perados FRH (Kristina Broring-Sprehe) GER 86.306; 3, D’Agostino FRH (Fabienne Lutkemeier) GER 78.886; 4, Cennin (Madeleine Witte-Vrees) NED 78.145; 5, Imperio TSF (Hubertus Schmidt) GER 77.645; 6, Smeyers Molberg (Marcela Krinke Susmelj) SUI 75.265; 7, Vancouver K (Judy Reynolds) IRL 74.870; 8, Ricardo (KarenTebar) FRA 74.857; 9, Badina Altena (Pierre Voila) FRA 73.648; 10, Foco Loco W (Borja Carrasposa) ESP 73.627.

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driving results FEI World Cup Driving competition in Stockholm Results 27 November 2016: Boyd Exell (AUS) 246,03; József Dobrovitz (HUN) 283,17; József Dobrovitz jr. (HUN) 284,67; Edouard Simonet (BEL) 154,80; Fredrik Persson (SWE) 156,17; Rainer Duen (GER) 177,84l

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Boyd Exell: A class of his own Boyd Exell (AUS) has proved once again to be in a class of his own in the FEI World Cup Driving competition in Stockholm. The six times FEI World Cup Champion went into the second round with over 19 seconds advantage to József Dobrovitz (HUN) and passed the finish line with an even larger advantage to his Hungarian fellow competitor. József Dobrovitz jr. (HUN) finished on a humble third place, only 1.5 seconds behind his father.

After his disappointing performance during the first competition on Friday evening, World Cup debutant Edouard Simonet (BEL) drove a very secure and safe round, only picking up a ball in the corner at the tricky 9th gate. Simonet finished in the fourth place, ahead of wild card driver Fredrik Persson (SWE). The home driver had to use his spare horse, which on Friday was not focussed at the right time. The horse insurance salesman hit one ball too many to qualify for the second round, which took place over a shortened course. Germany’s Rainer Duen picked up three balls and was placed sixth in his second World Cup competition of this season.

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arena cheered the six drivers in the technical course, laid out by Sweden’s level 3 Course Designer Dan Henriksson. Both rounds times were added together, but this didn’t affect Exell’s tactics. The Netherlands-based driver was the only one who drove a clear round and the one knock down in the second round did not endanger his leading position at all: “My horses were very excited when they came from the warm up arena into the main arena. I tried to slow them down, but they wouldn’t let me, so I just went very fast.

In the second round again, their rhythm was excellent and I decided to go with the team. If I try to slow them down, I make mistakes.”

Success for Cavallaro and Heppler at Madrid opener Anna Cavallaro (ITA) and Lukas Heppler (SUI) got their FEI World Cup Vaulting 2016/2017 series off to the best possible start, storming to victory at the opener in Madrid (ESP). The World Cup returned to Madrid Horse Week after its début last year to provide an incredible spectacle headed up with a top-class vaulting line-up, including multiple medal winners from past series.

Four horses for eight athletes made the journey to Spain’s capital, which meant that with only Cavallaro vaulting on her usual horse, quick adaptation was needed for the rest who had to perform routines to the highest standard.

Throughout the competition, the favourite Cavallaro proved untouchable, finishing on a final score of 8.423. In her first season with 10-year-old Monaco Franze 4, she showed that together they could be formidable lunged by Nelson Vidoni, who consistently gained horse scores in excess of 8.

Performing to Anastasia’s ‘Once upon a December’ under the lights of Madrid Horse Week, Cavallaro was able to show off her great strength

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and precision, evident in her effortlessly perfect split jumps. Her dynamic freestyle showed her continuing growth in confidence with Monaco Franze 4, as she laid down the gauntlet for the female athletes going into the series.

Competing on borrowed horses, and with a short training day before the start of competition, four female athletes battled to the end.

Switzerland’s Nadja Büttiker and Marina Mohar, who both borrowed 22-year-old Simbal, finished second (7.708) and third (7.593), with Isabel Fiala (AUT) placing fourth (6.810) after a tumble on day one from Royal Georg Alexander which impacted her final score.

FEI World Cup Vaulting: Taillez, Derks and the Chevrels prevail in Paris The FEI World Cup Vaulting second qualifier at the Salon du Cheval in Paris (FRA) saw top individual honours go to Germany’s Janika Derks and France’s Clément Taillez, with the French brother and sister Lucie and Simon Chevrel winning the pas-de-deux.

The annual Paris qualifier got off to a dramatic start with several vaulters taking unexpected tumbles from their horses in the first competition, making the second vital for securing World Cup points, and this led to a fascinating two days.

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France’s Clément Taillez with Dyronn and lunger Cedric Cotton won the FEI World Cup Vaulting second qualifier in Paris at the Salon du Cheval with marks in excess of 9 for technical moves.

score of 8.164 with her creative clown routine.

Switzerland’s Pascale Wagner pulled up considerably with her second round performance.

Oozing confidence she took second place (7.579), and overtook wildcard Manon Noel (FRA) whose apt ‘Ice’ themed freestyle routine scored 7,522 in front of her home crowd in wintery Paris. Isabel Fiala (AUT) unluckily replicated her Madrid qualifier, suffering a tumble from her horse in the first round to finish fifth (6.573).

Clément Taillez (FRA) gave two outstanding performances to take the title with Dyronn and lunger Cedric Cotton on 8.547 points. His artistic ‘dance’ freestyle received plaudits from three of the four judges who marked his technical elements in excess of 9.

Straight off the back of his win in Madrid (ESP), Lukas Heppler (SUI) continued his convincing start to his World Cup campaign and with Edmonton, lunged by Koen Akkerman, he rounded off a successful weekend finishing second on 7.662.

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What is “Quiz”? It is the one regional event held each year for our BC Lower Mainland pony club members that does not actually involve physical horses being present. Members have a fun filled day teamed up in groups of three or four, pitting their knowledge against other members at their same “grade” level. The quiz competition consists of a written test, an oral test, scored games and hands on identification of common horse related items.

Scores are tallied, and both team and individual awards are presented at the end of the day. Our top eight competitors earn a berth on two National Quiz teams who continue on to represent the BCLM region against teams from all across Canada.

This year the Canadian Pony Club National Quiz competition was held in Prince Edward Island over the Thanksgiving weekend, and our National Quiz teams had a fantastic time travelling across the country for some incredible competitions. Both our C2 and AB national teams had terrific successes, with both claiming second spot in their respective levels.

Congratulations to our amazing National Quiz competitors! Our C2 team members, Kassandra Hawes, Pippa Rogak, Emily Shaver and Corrie Thirkell, accompanied our AB level team, Kyara Hunter, Laura Mills, Thea Rogak and Miranda Spencer, for the ultimate trip and had the time of their life while forging friendships with CPC members across Canada.

Want to learn more about how to get involved with the BCLM Pony Club? Please contact Tracy Carver at (778) 999-7400 for more information.

For information, contact Tracy Carver | 778-999-7400 | bclmponyclub@gmail.com www.gaitpost.com

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HTBC YOUNG RIDER PROGRAM AND NAJYRC 2016

Maddie Scott, Nick holmes-Smith, ali holmes Smith, Mia Poppleton, Carmen holmes Smith, Sara Sellmer, Maeve drew & Tosca holmes Smith, horses: Spartacus & Grace O’Malley.

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ach year event riders from all over North America gather at NAJYRC (North America Junior Young Rider Championships) to compete at CCI* & CIC** levels. At this year’s competition, riders were representing areas from British Columbia to Mexico and California to New York, and all points in between.

Horse Trials BC was very proud to have Carmen & Tosca Holmes Smith from Chase BC, represent our province as individuals in the CCI*. Travelling along with them to Parker, Colorado was coach Sara Sellmer, myself, Maeve Drew as Chef d’Equipe, and grooms Mia Poppleton and Madeleine Scott.

This 4 day long FEI competition is more structured than your provincial competition, requiring stricter tack rules, drug rules and barn security. Day One was all hands on deck, for their initial trot up. Day Two was dressage & the girls put in flawless tests with support from coach Sara.

Day Three was Cross Country day — both girls rode exceptionally well & their horses were very brave to all the fences. Day 4 was the final inspection of horses & again all hands were required on deck. The horses were passed with approval of the ground jury. The final phase was showjumping.

Nick Holmes Smith, the girls’ father (& coach for the jumping phase), carefully walked the course with the girls leaving nothing for chance. The girls rode beautifully & the horses put in incredible efforts to jump to the best of their ability.

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Carmen & Tosca holmes-Smith.

With a field of some of the most accomplished riders & horses, we were elated with a 12th place finish for Tosca Holmes-Smith & her mount Grace O’Malley and a Gold medal finish for Carmen Holmes-Smith & boy wonder Spartacus.

Entering NAJYRC is a little different than your regular competition. Like the Olympics, Pan Am’s & the WEG’s, you must be nominated to enter and there are criteria that must be met. Our HTBC Young Rider committee provides financial support once a rider/horse combination has been selected & met the criteria to attend NAJYRC. Our BCYR Developing Program welcomes riders just starting out in eventing. The main objectives are to facilitate improved skill development in all three phases, and to foster leadership and independent thinking, confidence and safe practice. Our program is inclusive, providing structure right up to the NAJYRC level. It’s also a whole lot of fun and we have many social gatherings as well as an annual summer camp and other educational opportunities, which creates a tight-knit group of YR’s.

If you or someone you know who is 21 or younger, and would like to aspire to compete at the NAJYRC, we can guide you through the process.

More information can also be found on the HTBC website.

We would like to say a huge thank you to the many supporters of our BCYR program that all contribute to its great success!

— Submitted by Maeve Drew & Brandy Saunders www.gaitpost.com

HTBC YEAR END AWARDS 2016 OPEN INTERMEDIATE Sabrina Glaser & Rembrandt

ENTRY YOUNG RIDERS Poppy Adnitt & Genesis

PRELIMINARY SENIOR Darcie Kerkhoven & Rosario

PRE-ENTRY SENIOR Shannon Harvey & Shrek

PRELIMINARY YOUNG RIDER Tosca Holmes-Smith & Grace O’Malley

PRE-ENTRY YOUNG RIDERS Hannah Mackinnon & Naughty Nermal

TRAINING SENIOR Sabrina Glaser & Dolce

YOUNG RIDER OF DISTINCTION Madeleine Scott

TRAINING YOUNG RIDER Marlies Kerkhoven & Novel Approach

HTBC HORSE OF THE YEAR TF Kreisler

PRE-TRAINING SENIOR Kelly Bose & Wellington

HTBC HIGH POINT RIDER Sabrina Glaser

PRE-TRAINING YOUNG RIDERS Kendall Smith & Riddle Me This

HTBC PERPETUAL TRAY OF HONOUR Ron & Barb Trickett

ENTRY SENIOR Merrilyn Mason & Viking

Full results at horsetrialsbc.com

Newsletter | January 2017 Jump Alberta Society is a grassroots not-for-profit charitable Alberta corporation.

For membership information, contact: JUMP ALBERTA | 197, 132-250 Shawville Blvd. S.E., Calgary, AB T2Y 2Z7, jumpalberta@gmail.com

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR MEMBERS ON THE 2016 SHOW SEASON! The Jump Alberta Society completed a full strategic review in the fall of 2015 to develop a 5 year growth plan for the society & the membership. Several key initiatives have already been rolled out including new membership programs, new symposium format & a newly designed website! We look forward to continuing development of programs and hosting events to benefit our membership. We will continue to grow this organization, supporting all our members province-wide.

UPCOMING EVENTS: 2016 Jump Alberta Awards Gala - January 14, 2017 2017 Jump Alberta AGM - January 14, 2014 2017 Jump Alberta Casino Fundraiser (date to be announced)

Thank You JUMP CANADA for your support with our programs For more info & forms, visit www.JumpAlberta.com | jumpalberta@gmail.com www.gaitpost.com

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