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Local youth competing at international dressage competition BY JAIME MYSLIK
MARYHILL – A local dressage rider is taking on international competition this August during the FEI North American Youth Rider Championships in North Salem, New York. Anna Swackhammer, 15, of Guelph-Eramosa, will be competing for the second time in the juniors competition for riders aged 14 to 18. Swackhammer and one of
her team Ontario teammates were the youngest riders in the competition last year and they brought home a bronze medal in the team competition. This year looks promising. Swackhammer has been riding since she was about five years old and began at Sonnenhoff Stables in Maryhill when she was eight. She started competitively riding five years ago and is coached by Ute Busse, a certi-
It’s kind of like a dream if I could do the Pan Am Games or the Olympics - just don’t know how far away that is. - DRESSAGE RIDER ANNA SWACKHAMMER
fied level three dressage coach and certified dressage judge. Dressage was always
the only riding option for Swackhammer. “Then when I came here
with dressage I liked it a lot so then I never had a reason to try jumping,” she said. “I like all the difficulty in the movements and I love watching it too. “How it looks in the end.” Up until just over a year ago Swackhammer was competing at a much lower dressage level with her pony. That’s when she found Wrazzmatazz, a 16-year-old Dutch warmblood. “I knew I kind of wanted
to do the junior riders so I was looking for around that level horse,” Swackhammer said. “So he came here in the winter for ... training and then I started riding him and I really liked him.” When they competed at the North American Youth Championships last year they’d only been riding together for a few months. “She learned a lot during CONTINUED ON PAGE 21
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the winter,” Busse said. To qualify Swackhammer competed in shows throughout May and June with qualified judges. Her score had to be at least 62.5 per cent to be considered for the team. By a certain deadline she submitted
all of her scores and they were averaged. The four dressage riders in Ontario within the 14 to 18 age range who submitted their scores were then chosen to represent Ontario. “The 62 is obviously out of 100 and I know that doesn’t sound like very much but it is,” Busse said. “If you can get a high 60 per cent score that
is usually a winning score.” Swackhammer not only qualified this year but she’s in the lead, with the highest average score in Ontario for the junior age group, Busse said. And Swackhammer’s partnership with Wrazzmatazz has grown. “They are a good match,
they look good together, he has a good way of moving and a good size for her,” Busse said. “They have each other figured out because he can be sometimes a little spicy, like he can be naughty, but Anna ... can nip that in the bud now as soon as it happens. “Last year he used to take off a couple of times with her, he would just bolt ... she has him very well under control now.” Swackhammer said knowing her horse so well will help her in the competition. “Last year’s competition I ... still didn’t have all the ropes figured out with Wrazz,” she said. “This year I can ride him better so I can get the movements better.” Busse added, “She can keep him in the outline that’s required or that gives her a higher score, she can keep him there much better now because she has way more experience.” It’s that talent for riding that Busse said not everyone has. “Some people have all the financial background but they don’t have the talent and it doesn’t matter, they’ll never make it to that kind of a level,” she said. Busse also said Swackhammer quickly picks up on corrections and instructions. “She has a gift,” Busse
said. “She is a talented rider.” Swackhammer and Wrazzmatazz will arrive in North Salem on July 28 for the North American Youth Championships. They will be competing in the team and individual dressage competition, which begins on July 31. Next year, she will have to decide if she wants to com-
best score for your team and for yourself when it comes to the individual.” Swackhammer is hoping to reach the young rider level. “It’s kind of like a dream if I could do the Pan Am Games or the Olympics - just don’t know how far away that is,” Swackhammer said. For now she’s focusing on
They are a good match, they look good together, he has a good way of moving and a good size for her ... They have each other figured out because he can be sometimes a little spicy, like he can be naughty, but Anna ... can nip that in the bud now as soon as it happens. - UTE BUSSE
pete in the junior competition or the young riders competition (for riders 16 to 21). “She can already do the movements for the higher level,” Busse said. However, the competition level for next year will be decided when the time comes. “You want to be competitive of course,” she said. “You want to produce the
the North American Youth Championships. She thanked her parents, Busse and everyone at the barn for supporting her. When asked for her feelings about this year’s competition, Swackhammer said, “Hopeful but a bit nervous because going into a big competition you’re always going to be a bit nervous.
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OVC researchers study parasite that may cause equine abortions GUELPH - Abortions in horses continues to be a problem for breeders and veterinarians. So much time and effort is put into producing quality horses and it is heartbreaking when it does not work out; even more so when you don’t know why. “About 40 per cent of abortions in horses that are submitted to the lab come back with no diagnosis, and an unknown cause. This means we are missing a significant number of potentially infectious and potentially preventable abortions in horses,” said Dr. Tracey Chenier at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC). Chenier has been a researcher in equine reproduction at the OVC for almost 18 years, investigating equine infertility, reproductive efficiency, and embryo freezing. Her next project will investigate the exposure rate or the seroprevalence of a parasite, Neospora caninum, and its potential link to equine abortions. Neospora caninum is the
single most important cause of abortions in cattle in Ontario and has a significant impact across North America. Previous studies have looked at the seroprevalence of this parasite in Europe and the United States but no studies have been conducted in Canada. Recently, this parasite was found in an aborted equine fetus in Israel. This discovery sparked the interest of researchers in Israel who then reached out to Chenier to conduct a collaborative study. This team of researchers includes Dr. David Pearl and Dr. Robert Foster from the OVC who have special expertise in disease surveillance and Neospora caninum in cattle, as well as Dr. Amir Steinman and his lab in Israel who are very familiar with the detection of this parasite. This collaborative study will be the first of its kind in horses in Canada, and will be focusing on Ontario broodmares. Research begins in September and will take place over the course of three years.
“It’s not possible without both industry funding and industry involvement,” Chenier said. The first step is to collect blood samples from broodmares on randomly selected breeding farms across Ontario. The owners will be involved in a comprehensive survey, so researchers can have a full understanding of the horses’ history, farm management practices, and risk factors like dogs and coyotes on or near the farm (known to increase risk levels in cattle). Next, the researchers will be looking at aborted fetuses for the presence of the Neospora caninum parasite. This study will provide insight on the unknowns surrounding the seroprevalence of the Neospora caninum parasite in Ontario broodmares, risk factors for exposure, and if it plays a role in equine abortions. It’s important to address these unknowns in order to take precautions and work towards minimizing unknown diagnoses.
Erin Agricultural Society calls for Horse Heritage Hall of Fame submissions ERIN - The Erin Agricultural Society has announced the 2019 Horse Heritage Hall of Fame awards. These awards recognize and celebrate the people and horses within the Town of Erin who have a contributed to municipality’s equine heritage in a significant way. The contribution may have been through a specific recognition or title (breed or sport), a lifetime legacy or other valuable contribution within the horse community. The deadline for 2019 submissions is Sept. 15. 2019 EAS Horse Heritage Hall of Fame submission and nomination criteria includes: 1. Award categories: - Leadership;
-Community contribution; - Mentorship and youth involvement; - Lifetime achievement; and - Historical significance. People, organizations and individual horses all qualify. The committee will also give consideration to submissions outside the stated categories. All nominations will be reviewed on an individual basis. 2. Submissions should be written (preferably typed) and limited to two pages. Photos or memorabilia (ribbons, etc.) are welcomed. All items will be returned; however send copies if possible.
3. The nominee (person, organization or horse) must have resided within, or conducted a business within the Town of Erin for a period of time. 4. There is no entry fee. 5. The judges’ decisions are considered final. The judging panel will be comprised of individuals from within the Erin equine community. 6. Winners will be announced on Oct. 12 at 11am in the Equine Tent at the 169th Erin Fall Fair. Deliver or mail entries to: Erin Agricultural Society 184 Main St. Erin, Ontario N0B 1T0 c/o Horse Hall of Fame: CONTINUED ON PAGE 25
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Raceway celebrates Caretaker Appreciation Day BY ARYN STRICKLAND
ELORA - Grand River Raceway took part in celebrating the 2019 National Caretaker Appreciation Day on July 19. It was one of many racetracks, stables and training farms across the country that celebrated the hard work of caretakers in the harness racing world last weekend. At Grand River Raceway each caretaker received a $100 gift card to thank them for their dedication, with a $250 prepaid Visa gift card from Ontario Racing as a grand prize gifted through a random draw. Each caretaker was also acknowledged by the track announcer during the post parade. It is the second annual celebration recognizing and rewarding caretakers in the industry. Last year more than 14 tracks took part in celebrating the hard working folks behind the scenes of racing. “Early mornings, long, late nights ... caretakers are the unsung heroes of harness racing. We task them with the responsibility of making sure the horses they care for are happy and healthy, physically and emotionally. They will work seven days a week, and sacrifice their holiday and family time to make sure the horses are properly cared for. A caretaker is the
first and last person that the horse sees each day,” wrote Standardbred Canada program co-ordinator Kathy Vlaar in a press release. Grand River Raceway
horse racing. Horse owners trust the care of their horses to trainers, and trainers rely on caretakers to look after their horses from early in the morning until late at night,
Without caretakers looking after the horses, it would be impossible for Grand River Raceway to conduct horse racing. Horse owners trust the care of their horses to trainers, and trainers rely on caretakers to look after their horses from early in the morning until late at night, to prepare for racing at racetracks. - JAMES MARTIN, GRAND RIVER RACEWAY DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
was one of 15 racetracks to confirm its participation in national Caretaker Appreciation Day as early as May. The work that caretakers do is paramount to the running of the racetrack, Grand River Raceway director of operations James Martin told the Advertiser in an email. “Without caretakers looking after the horses, it would be impossible for Grand River Raceway to conduct
to prepare for racing at racetracks,” he said. Horses are trucked in from local farms and training centres to race at Grand River Raceway. Generally 85 horses a night come to the racetrack all needing attention, according to Martin. Usually on farms and training centres, a caretaker would look after four to five horses during morning activities. That is why Martin said it is so important to recognize
Caretaker appreciation - Caretaker Leslie Joyce washes horse Cometpedia, getting her ready to race. Photos by Aryn Strickland
all that caretakers do, especially because they receive very little recognition on a day-to-day basis. “Caretakers are less visible to the public. People can see the horses and their drivers, and the trainers are acknowl-
edged for the success of horses under their care. It is important to recognize all the people that work day-to-day with the horses, albeit behind the scenes,” said Martin. One such caretaker to receive recognition for her
efforts from Grand River Raceway was Sarah Burden. She has been a caretaker on and off for more than seven years. A rider herself, she said she got into caretaking because CONTINUED ON PAGE 24
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New penalty guidelines for urging come into effect Aug. 1 BY ARYN STRICKLAND
ONTARIO - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced new rules around whipping and urging in Standardbred racing on May 31. Standardbred Directive No. 3 - 2019 - Revision to Urging Provisions has amended rules to enhance the health and safety of horses and participants, and the integrity of racing, the provi-
is prohibited from using the whip “to hit or make contact with the horse” by: - raising their hand or hands above their head; - using more than acceptable wrist action; - causing any portion of the whip to be outside the confines of the wheels of the race bike; - striking the shaft of the race bike or horse below the level of the shaft of the race bike; and
According to the provision, the reasons for amending the rules around whipping included ensuring the welfare of the horse and promoting safety for racing participants, which included the horse.
sion read. The amended wording will limit urging to acceptable “wrist action” only. Already in effect at Woodbine Mohawk Park, the provision will come into effect at all Standardbred racetracks in Ontario on Aug. 1. Any whipping or inappropriate urging violations that take place at races with a purse of $100,000 and over will result in a minimum fine of 20% of the driver’s earnings. While on the grounds of an association, a driver or person in control of the horse
- cutting or severely welting a horse. Whipping was recognized as a necessary tool in racing in the fall of 2008 during an initial assessment of the practice. According to the provision, the reasons for amending the rules around whipping included ensuring the welfare of the horse and promoting safety for racing participants, which included the horse. However, other reasons included addressing “customer/public perception and education” and supporting growth of the customer base.
Equitation science conference coming to Guelph next month GUELPH - The 15th annual International Society for Equitation Science Conference is being held on the University of Guelph campus this year from Aug. 19 to 21. This year’s theme is “Bringing science to the stable.” Keynote speakers include Dr. Sandra Olsen, Dr. Camie Heleski, Dr. Nic de Brauwere, and Dr. Andrew McLean. Their topics range from the historical horse-human
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Standardbred racing announced new rules regarding whipping and uging.
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