Equine Special Feature October 10, 2014

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‘Reining’ Supreme

Chet Martin headed to North American reining championships Special feature of The Wellington Advertiser ~ October 10, 2014

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Girls shine at Pony Club regional trials

Alycia Zdolski of Fergus (main photo, left insets) competed in the qualifying trials for the Canadian Pony Club Western Ontario Region selection camp on Sept. 27 along with six other riders from across Ontario and Alberta. She is now one of five riders who will represent team Canada at the International Mounted Games in Lexington, Kentucky in July 2015, along with Aniela Breen of Rockwood (top right insets). Zdolski has been a member of the Grand River Pony Club for four years and recently placed second in the Prince Philip Games at the Fergus sportsplex. “I’m really, really excited. I’ve been working for this for the last three years now and it’s just really rewarding,” said Zdolski. Participants from the U.K., U.S., Canada and Australia will be competing at the games next summer. Riders must display athletic ability, good riding skills and eye-hand coordination, competitive spirit and the ability to work together as a team. The games require a set of skills that include: quickly mounting and dismounting while the horse is in motion, handing items to another rider, picking up and placing objects into a container, bending around poles and using a lance to hit something on the ground. photos by Meagan Leonard

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Local reiner victorious at recent Eastern Canada regional championship

by Chris Daponte MAPLETON - A local reiner has returned home a champion from the recent National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Eastern Canada Regional Affiliate Finals.

Chet Martin, 26, of Mapleton Township, rode six-year-old quarter horse Smart Jailbird to claim the “limited open” and “rookie professional” reining championship at the event, held Sept.

27 to 29 in Waterford.

“I couldn’t be happier with the way our season is ending,” said Martin. “I was pretty nervous going into our final run to break the tie from our previous go in the limited but my horse held it together for another run even though he was tired. I’m really proud of him.”

With the win Martin becomes one of only eight riders in the limited open and rookie pro classes to qualify for the Adequan

North American Affiliate Championships in Oklahoma City from Nov. 28 to Dec. 6.

“I am thankful for all the great people who have helped me in the horse community and in the Ontario Reining Horse Association and encourage anyone with an interest in horses to come out and watch an event,” said Martin.

“Ontario has a lot of very successful horse trainers and I only hope to be half the horseman they are some day.”

Eleven-year-old quarter horse Rustic Colorado Skip, owned by Betty Wilke and bred and raised by Joanne Milton of Rustic Meadows near Hillsburgh, also with Martin aboard, was the reserve rookie pro champion at the regionals.

For Martin, who trains horses northeast of Drayton at Martin Ranch, it was his first time competing in the affiliate finals and also his first full year of NRHA rein-

ing competition.

“It’s something I’ve always played with, since I was a kid - but I just started competing a couple of years ago,” said Martin.

Reining, a western riding competition in which riders guide horses through a precise pattern of spins, circles and stops, is regarded by many as the fastest growing and most popular western equine sport around the world.

“I just love the control of it,” Martin said, specifically mentioning the precision of stops and spins. “It makes it exciting and fun to do.”

His sights are now set on performing well at the North American championships in Oklahoma City next month.

The Eastern Canada Affiliate Finals are sanctioned by the NRHA. Incorporated in 1966, the association is the governing body for the sport of reining. For more information visit www.nrha.com.

- with files from Amy Martin

On to Oklahoma - Chet Martin of Mapleton Township won his division at an eastern Canadian reining championship recently, and will travel to Oklahoma for a North American competition at the end of November. submitted photo Cover photo courtesy DW Equine Photography

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The most important man on the track Grand River Raceway veterinarian says animal welfare is top priority

ELORA – The most important job at Grand River Raceway here may just belong to track veterinarian Dr. Pat Meyers.

The track vet since the raceway opened in 2003, Meyers, 59, previously served as veterinarian at Elmira Raceway and Hanover Raceway, dating back to 1998.

“Essentially, you’re looking after the welfare of the horse, but in addition to that you’re also making sure the betting public is not betting on any lame horses,” said Meyers.

Recently, on a wet Wednesday night, Meyers was busy carefully watching a group of three-year-old pacing fillies warm up for an Ontario Sires Stakes (OSS) Grassroots event that was subsequently postponed due to a major storm in the area that caused unsafe track conditions.

The vet said one of his jobs on race nights is to watch every horse warm up.

“You’re looking for any

necessary, taking blood samples of horses for testing. Though Meyers isn’t in charge of the testing protocol, race horses in Ontario undergo some of the strictest pre- and post-race testing in the world for performance enhancing drugs.

“The only time I get involved in any of those things is, for instance, if a person has difficulty taking a blood sample from a particular horse, then I would go and assist or at the end of the night if there’s no veterinary technician to take blood,” Meyers said.

“So, I’m not intimately involved in it, but I do on the periphery.”

Other than the small number of times he’s had to deal with a catastrophic injury to a horse in his 26 years as a track vet, Meyers said he enjoys his work and being at Grand River Raceway.

“The job is pretty fun because you get to talk to a lot of interesting people at the track and find out what’s going on in the industry,” he

possible signs of lameness,” he said.

“Then if you have one that is slightly off, you go and talk to the trainer and make sure that he’s not racing a horse that’s going to be lame.”

Meyers is also on hand to help horses injured while racing.

“Usually if there is an accident on the track you have to make sure you take care of any horses that are injured at least from a remedial standpoint or from a first aid standpoint,” he said.

Grand River Raceway general manager Dr. Ted Clarke explained Meyers was hired by the race track but works under the auspices of the Ontario Racing Commission to ensure animal welfare and protect the betting public.

After races, Meyers helps trainers determine why a horse may not have raced well by inserting a small camera called an endoscope into a horse’s air passage to check their lungs.

He also helps out, when

said.

Clarke said he knew Meyers as an individual with “a significant interest in the industry” long before Meyers ever came to work at Grand River Raceway.

“He is a dedicated and conscientious person who takes his job seriously and does it well,” Clarke said of his colleague.

Meyers, who runs Emerald Ridge Farm in Rockwood with his wife Anna, hasn’t bred any horses the last two years, but he’s been in the breeding business for a long time.

He said the horse that changed his life was Emerald Whisper, an Earl mare out of Royal Design he produced with Terry Devos.

“She made about $180,000 for us as a two- and threeyear-old and she almost won the (OSS) Grassroots Final for two-year-old trotting fillies (in 2007). “That was the one that changed it for me personally.”

Submitted by Kelly Spencer - with files from Chris Daponte

Local champion – Raven Morris of Centre Wellington, riding Silver Lining, competed in the Provincial Dressage Championships on Sept. 21 and was grand champion in her junior division and placed third in the open division. Morris trains at JAK Equestrian in New Hamburgh. Jennifer Moore of Baden was grand champion in the open division and reserve champion in the freestyle division. Kaitlyn Holbein of Kitchener placed seventh in the open division.

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Combining tradition and competition: Group aims to spread popularity of carriage driving

by Meagan Leonard PUSLINCH – For equine enthusiasts looking to get off the hoof-beaten path, there are a number of organizations that offer hobbyists something a little different.

One such venture is the Tri County Carriage Association based out of the Westfield Heritage Museum in Rockton, Ontario.

Established in 1983, the organization has over 75 members from across southwestern Ontario who love carriage driving and want to give others a comfortable place to learn about the safety and procedures for operating equine-drawn vehicles.

President Jackie Shute, of Puslinch Township, has been with the club for 16 years and says the organization is where many people’s love for carriage driving began.

Tri-County offers two types of shows; pleasure and combined driving, as well as non-competitive social rides.

Shute says pleasure driving is “all about looking pretty.” Light breeds of horses

or ponies are hitched to a two- or four-wheeled show cart. They are then driven at a walk and two speeds of trot and judged on the horse’s manners, performance, quality and conformation.

“You’re judged mostly on how everything looks,” Shute says. “The cleanliness, the appropriateness, both the harness and the carriage – that it fits the animal and that it’s pleasing to the eye.”

The combined driving competition has three parts: dressage, cross-country marathon and obstacle cone driving (similar to the mounted sport of eventing).

The dressage test is a series of movements performed with the aim of looking effortless, with horses completing circles, figure-eights, trots, canters and halts.

“It’s a lot of communication and talking to your animal and building that relationship so they trust you and know what you mean and [can be] consistent,” says Shute.

The marathon portion

tests speed, endurance and stamina of horse and driver, typically over a 10 to 22km course with three to five sections. At Tri-County events, their course is 5km.

Throughout the route there are obstacles or “hazards” that can include water, tight turns, bridges or steep hills. Scores are based on how quickly the carriage can navigate through the obstacles.

Despite being called a

marathon, it is not a race.

Each section has a set completion time. If a competitor finishes too slowly or quickly, penalties will be deducted.

“You can’t miss a gate,

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“When you’re doing this at a canter there’s a lot going on, so there’s a huge amount

of memorization.”

The most tricky event is the obstacle cones - considered the show jumping of carriage driving. Participants must negotiate a course of up to 20 cones, each balancing a ball, without knocking any over.

Because the cones are placed only a few centimetres wider than the wheels of the cart, this requires a high level of precision and communication between horse and driver.

“It’s not hard to learn but it’s like most things, the more you learn the more you can learn. You never cap out what you can teach your horse,” Shute says.

For many carriage drivers, the historical aspect is part of the sport’s appeal - and finding vintage clothing and antique carriages is half the fun.

“There’s so much tradition involved in carriage driving, everything has a purpose,” she said. “If you were a fine lady driving to tea, you needed a driving apron or

lap robe to keep you clean … brown gloves and brown reins – even if your harness is black. You wouldn’t want to get to the tea party and find out you had black hands.

And the hat is just an excuse to have a really nice collection of hats.”

While some higher-level competitions require specific dress, Shute says at their level all that’s needed is the basics: an apron, brown gloves and a hat.

They are also flexible in terms of vehicle and horse.

“If you come with a metal vehicle that’s okay as long as it’s safe. Same with the harness, it doesn’t have to be leather as long as it’s safe for the horse and safe for the driver,” she says.

“People come with horses, with ponies, with donkeys and occasionally there’s a mule that shows up. We try to be as inclusive as possible.”

Equine partners are expected to be able to stand quietly and have a good walk – with the ability to move from a working trot, to a

lengthen trot with ease.

One of the unexpected benefits of carriage driving, is that it makes you a better rider, says Shute, and teaches participants to build stronger systems of communication with their animals.

“We’ve removed part of how you communicate with your animal. Now it’s all done with your hands and so you learn to be able to manipulate what your horse does in the carriage itself,” she says.

“If I want to move my horse to the right or the left, I don’t have my legs to do it with, so it educates riders to used their hands more effectively in conjunction with their legs.”

Carriage driving is also an alternative for those who have difficulty riding astride due to injury or age, while still providing a level of competition and enjoyment.

“If you have a 25-yearold horse that isn’t athletic enough to do riding, a lot of them take to driving as an

older animal because you’re not balancing the weight of a rider and it’s easier work,” Shute says. “(For) those who aren’t riding anymore because they’ve had hips replaced or they’re finding it difficult on their knees, this is absolutely easier on your body.”

Because carriage driving can be associated with

“You’re judged mostly on how everything looks,” Shute says.

“The cleanliness, the appropriateness, both the harness and the carriage – that it fits the animal and that it’s pleasing to the eye.” the Mennonite community, there are a number of misconceptions surrounding the sport. Shute says it’s actually a lot more complex than people think.

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“It’s a fun opportunity for kids who would like to come out and come driving with us where they’re safe and have the opportunity to be on a horse and carriage,” she says.

Although Tri-County is very much an entry-level organization, it provides many opportunities to move up in the world of carriage driving through clinics, networking, social events and regular shows.

“There’s so much you can do with it, you can keep continuing to learn. I’ve been driving for 20-some years and each pony takes me to a new level,” she says.

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Combining tradition and competition: Group aims to spread popularity of carriage driving

by Meagan Leonard PUSLINCH – For equine enthusiasts looking to get off the hoof-beaten path, there are a number of organizations that offer hobbyists something a little different.

One such venture is the Tri County Carriage Association based out of the Westfield Heritage Museum in Rockton, Ontario.

Established in 1983, the organization has over 75 members from across southwestern Ontario who love carriage driving and want to give others a comfortable place to learn about the safety and procedures for operating equine-drawn vehicles.

President Jackie Shute, of Puslinch Township, has been with the club for 16 years and says the organization is where many people’s love for carriage driving began.

Tri-County offers two types of shows; pleasure and combined driving, as well as non-competitive social rides.

Shute says pleasure driving is “all about looking pretty.” Light breeds of horses

or ponies are hitched to a two- or four-wheeled show cart. They are then driven at a walk and two speeds of trot and judged on the horse’s manners, performance, quality and conformation.

“You’re judged mostly on how everything looks,” Shute says. “The cleanliness, the appropriateness, both the harness and the carriage – that it fits the animal and that it’s pleasing to the eye.”

The combined driving competition has three parts: dressage, cross-country marathon and obstacle cone driving (similar to the mounted sport of eventing).

The dressage test is a series of movements performed with the aim of looking effortless, with horses completing circles, figure-eights, trots, canters and halts.

“It’s a lot of communication and talking to your animal and building that relationship so they trust you and know what you mean and [can be] consistent,” says Shute.

The marathon portion

tests speed, endurance and stamina of horse and driver, typically over a 10 to 22km course with three to five sections. At Tri-County events, their course is 5km.

Throughout the route there are obstacles or “hazards” that can include water, tight turns, bridges or steep hills. Scores are based on how quickly the carriage can navigate through the obstacles.

Despite being called a

marathon, it is not a race.

Each section has a set completion time. If a competitor finishes too slowly or quickly, penalties will be deducted.

“You can’t miss a gate,

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“When you’re doing this at a canter there’s a lot going on, so there’s a huge amount

of memorization.”

The most tricky event is the obstacle cones - considered the show jumping of carriage driving. Participants must negotiate a course of up to 20 cones, each balancing a ball, without knocking any over.

Because the cones are placed only a few centimetres wider than the wheels of the cart, this requires a high level of precision and communication between horse and driver.

“It’s not hard to learn but it’s like most things, the more you learn the more you can learn. You never cap out what you can teach your horse,” Shute says.

For many carriage drivers, the historical aspect is part of the sport’s appeal - and finding vintage clothing and antique carriages is half the fun.

“There’s so much tradition involved in carriage driving, everything has a purpose,” she said. “If you were a fine lady driving to tea, you needed a driving apron or

lap robe to keep you clean … brown gloves and brown reins – even if your harness is black. You wouldn’t want to get to the tea party and find out you had black hands.

And the hat is just an excuse to have a really nice collection of hats.”

While some higher-level competitions require specific dress, Shute says at their level all that’s needed is the basics: an apron, brown gloves and a hat.

They are also flexible in terms of vehicle and horse.

“If you come with a metal vehicle that’s okay as long as it’s safe. Same with the harness, it doesn’t have to be leather as long as it’s safe for the horse and safe for the driver,” she says.

“People come with horses, with ponies, with donkeys and occasionally there’s a mule that shows up. We try to be as inclusive as possible.”

Equine partners are expected to be able to stand quietly and have a good walk – with the ability to move from a working trot, to a

lengthen trot with ease.

One of the unexpected benefits of carriage driving, is that it makes you a better rider, says Shute, and teaches participants to build stronger systems of communication with their animals.

“We’ve removed part of how you communicate with your animal. Now it’s all done with your hands and so you learn to be able to manipulate what your horse does in the carriage itself,” she says.

“If I want to move my horse to the right or the left, I don’t have my legs to do it with, so it educates riders to used their hands more effectively in conjunction with their legs.”

Carriage driving is also an alternative for those who have difficulty riding astride due to injury or age, while still providing a level of competition and enjoyment.

“If you have a 25-yearold horse that isn’t athletic enough to do riding, a lot of them take to driving as an

older animal because you’re not balancing the weight of a rider and it’s easier work,” Shute says. “(For) those who aren’t riding anymore because they’ve had hips replaced or they’re finding it difficult on their knees, this is absolutely easier on your body.”

Because carriage driving can be associated with

“You’re judged mostly on how everything looks,” Shute says.

“The cleanliness, the appropriateness, both the harness and the carriage – that it fits the animal and that it’s pleasing to the eye.” the Mennonite community, there are a number of misconceptions surrounding the sport. Shute says it’s actually a lot more complex than people think.

“We expect different trots and we’re looking for dressage-like movement,

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Riding side saddle about more than looks

by Meagan Leonard ERIN – Developed in Europe during the Medieval period, the practice of riding side saddle was established as means of preserving a ladyrider’s dignity and chastity.

Though its popularity peaked during the Victorian period in Europe, the style of riding still has a devout group of practicing riders today, a number of which are located in southern Ontario.

Joanne Milton owns Rustic Meadows outside Hillsburgh and has up to 40 students to whom she teaches a variety of riding techniques and styles – including side saddle.

She’s also one of 12 members of the Ontario Side Saddle Association, which has been active since 2010.

However, without garnering more interest and financial support for this form of equestrianism in the province, they may only be able to survive for three more years.

Despite being rooted in the past, Milton says riding side saddle has experienced a resurgence in the U.K. and

U.S. as baby boomers age and look for less physically demanding hobbies. She also says that despite common misconceptions, it is actually a safer form of riding than the astride option. “It’s actually more safe.

It’s very, very secure. The leaping head keeps you from being thrown forward,� she said. “I’ve had horses do things with me when I’m in the side saddle, that if they had done the same thing astride I would have been off the horse. Usually (riders) are wearing an apron overtop so you can’t see what’s underneath holding them in.�

Even though the rider appears unbalanced, weight is actually equally dispersed with shoulders square and spine aligned with the horse beneath.

Weight is carried along the right thigh from the hip to the knee and hands are held low. Though most saddles are designed for left-side placement of the legs, there are offside versions available and even reversible models to accommodate those with

disabilities or permanent injuries. “It saw another surge in popularity after both the First and Second World Wars.

Quite often men came back from the war disabled and still wanted to ride. If they had a foot blown off, how are they going to ride?� she says.

Initially Milton says she was attracted to the riding style due to its elegant appearance and ability to make any rider “look good.�

Now, she says she opts for side saddle because it allows her to ride for longer periods of time with less recuperation needed afterward.

“Reining is very technical and it’s judged on its technicalities, not whether you look pretty.

It’s all about precision, correctness and control.� “In side saddle, you don’t really need either of them.�

Milton says she even has some students who learn to lope side saddle before they try the same speed astride. “(A student) didn’t feel that safe (loping astride) so she asked me if she could try side saddle,� says Milton. “Very shortly thereafter she was actually loping in side saddle because she felt so secure.�

“I have arthritis in my hips and lower back. I can ride astride for 20 minutes and I’m hobbling when I get off the horse – it takes me awhile to get my land legs back,� she said with a laugh. “But I can ride for two hours in the side saddle and be able to walk when I get off because I’m not spreading my hips.�

Milton says in their club they primarily use English or

western saddles; the English manoeuvre is judged and being equipped with more scored independently with reinforcement for jumping penalties accrued for being on and hunting, and the western the wrong lead. The precision being more ornamental and and substantial room for error ideal for cutting, trail riding makes the sport challenging and pleasure class competi- - which is why it’s one of Milton’s favourites. tions. “Reining is very technical One of the competitions Milton trains students for is and it’s judged on its technireining – a form of western calities, not whether you look dressage where horses are pretty. It’s all about precision, guided through patterns of correctness and control,â€? she circles, spins and stops done at says. “For me, that’s what I a lope or canter. Milton says really strive for ‌ precision the sport started with cow- and speed.â€?

Milton also designs and boys who used the manoeuvres when working with cattle sews her own side saddle coson their ranch horses – and tumes in both English and evolved into showing off a western styles. She says they horse’s ability to perform off are merely inspired by traditional outfits and not historithe field as well. “Every pattern will cally accurate - but it’s part of include large fast circles and the fun to incorporate one’s small slow circles, changes of own interpretation.

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All Equine show returns for third year LONDON - All Equine: Ontario’s Premier Equine Show will run for a third year March 27 to 29 in the newly renovated agriplex here.

“It’s a three-day equine adventure that horse enthusiasts are marking on their calendars as a must-see event,”

state officials with host Western Fair District.

The excitement at this edition of the fair will include: speaker Al Dunning, one of the top equestrian experts on the continent; the trainer’s challenge; extreme cowboy competition; dressage, west-

The show will also feature lots of demonstrations in multiple show rings, shopping and free, accessible parking with over 4,000 parking spots.

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Educational clinics will be led by top equine professionals and will include topics such as: dressage, western, and racing; and health care.

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Pretty and practical – Joanne Milton is a member of the Ontario Sidesaddle Association and offers lessons at her farm, Rustic Meadows, outside Hillsburgh. While curiosity and visual appeal originally sparked her interest in the style, she now rides side saddle for comfort. submitted photo

Group seeking members FROM PREVIOUS PAGE This provides some appreciation for the time consuming task of riding as a lady in the past.

Because of the riding position, it is also more difficult to obtain properly-fitting saddles. A saddle that fits one person is unlikely to fit another. With the cheapest models starting at $500, Milton says it’s a very real limitation in trying to teach more students.

“With only 12 members at $25 (each) we don’t have any money. Last year we managed to do a bunch of clinics which brought in a bit of money and people really enjoyed them but not everybody wants to do it on a regu-

lar basis,” she says.

If more people become interested, this opens up the possibility for more opportunities close to home, says Milton. She believes there may be people out there who are riders but just haven’t heard of the club.

“I enjoy it because I believe in it and I believe there’s a lot of people that would enjoy it and I don’t want it to die,” says Milton.

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by Jackie Bellamy-Zions GUELPH – One cannot help but get excited about the possibilities for electroarthrography (EAG) as a diagnostic tool after speaking with Ontario Veterinary College researcher Dr. Mark Hurtig.

He is developing a noninvasive way to assess joint cartilage health in fetlocks (the most commonly injured joint in horses). Current technologies to assess fetlock health have their limitations.

Veterinarians mainly use physical exams, diagnostic injections, x-ray images and ultrasound, yet these methods provide no information about the quantity or health of the articular cartilage that is critical for pain-free joint function.

EAG is a novel method for easily assessing cartilage quality. Dime-sized electrodes are placed on the skin to record electrical signals produced by joint cartilage when loaded and unloaded. Researchers from the Université de Montréal and École Polytechnique reasoned that electrical signals might be measured on the skin surface similar to electrocardiography (ECG) for the heart. They found that people with knee arthritis had lower electrical potentials than nor-

Maintaining healthy fetlocks Proper trimming/shoeing is important for healthy joints just like having the right tires on your car. Most hard working horses will have wind puffs but there is a difference between this blemish and fetlock effusion. Heat in the joint or sensitivity to flexion is cause for concern. Be cognizant of the intensity of training and the quality of surface upon which it is performed. photo by Mark Hurtig

mal people. So the concept of EAG was born.

Hurtig’s contribution, with his team of postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, is applying the technique to horses by performing validation studies in cadaveric limbs, in which electrical signals can be directly correlated to cartilage quality.

Hurtig explains, “We thought that the fetlock might be a good place to start in the horse since the cartilage surface is close to the skin without any bulky muscles overlying the joint.”

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The strength of the EAG signal under the same weight indicates the status of cartilage health. In an eroded or damaged cartilage surface, the water and protein content changes resulting in a decline of electrical signals.

Since a horse is too heavy for Wii and a platform will not be portable for on-farm assessment, an instrumented horse boot (capable of recording weight bearing while the EAG signal is recorded) is being developed by other collaborators in the University of Guelph, School of Engineering.

Future research will include localizing cartilage damage by loading different parts of the fetlock joint using wedge pads. EAG could prove clinically useful in diagnosing hard-to-pinpoint lameness like osteoarthritis.

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Parade honoured equine contributions

Equine Guelph seeks survey help GUELPH – Equine Guelph and the University of Guelph are conducting a study on the awareness of current research among members of Ontario’s horse industry.

The study aims to measure who in the equine industry is accessing University of Guelph research, how they are accessing it, and whether the information changes their practices.

In order to do that, members of the industry (riders,

Parade ready - Eric Oakley along with Janvier Valenzuela and Paula McGuire (right) were three of the many participants in the horse parade through Elora in early September. The event brought attention to a juried exhibit celebrating The Year of the Horse at the Elora Centre for the Arts, which offered insights into the many ways in which the horse has served humankind, at work, at war and at leisure.

athletes, owners, veterinarians, and equine business owners) are being asked to complete a short online survey.

The survey will ask industry about involvement with the horse industry and where participants source horserelated information and if they have any experiences with U of G equine research.

Officials say participation in the survey is voluntary and anonymous and should take no more than 30 minutes.

Participants under the age of 18 are asked to seek consent from their parent or guardian before completing the survey.

The research team can be contacted with any questions at jthomaso@ovc.uoguelph. ca, or amy.binning@mail. mcgill.ca.

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At the 2014 Erin Fall Fair Oct. 10 to 13 the spirit of the games will be ignited through the spirit of the horse.

The Ignite Breeds Exhibit in the equine tent will connect the public with live horses and introduce a variety of horse breeds over the course of the fair on Thanksgiving weekend.

“Horses represent our agricultural heritage and the mobilization of civilizations around the world,” fair officials say. “They are revered in many cultures and bring joy, physical and mental well being, exercise and interac-

tion to horse enthusiasts of all ages and physical abilities.”

Ignite is a community partnership program enabling individuals, organizations and communities to create special Games-themed initiatives, or increase awareness of existing projects through an association with the Toronto Pan Am and Parapan Am Games.

“We are particularly pleased with this partnership because the equestrian competition during the Games will take place here in our own back yard, at the Caledon Equestrian Park and at Will O’ Wind in Mono,” said fair Equine Tent representative Bridget Ryan.

Pan Am and Parapan Am Games chief executive officer Saäd Rafi said, “It’s great to see the Ignite program in

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“These are the ‘peoples’ games’ and we want to see entire communities involved in our celebration of sport and culture. We couldn’t be more pleased with this new partnership as it will help us make that happen.”

Officials urge are resident to “Ignite your spirit for the Games by visiting the Ignite Breeds Exhibit at the 2014 Erin Fall Fair, Oct. 11 to 13.”

The Toronto 2015 Pan American Games will take place July 10 to 26 and the Parapan American Games Aug. 7 to 15.

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Sunrise Therapeutic Riding Centre hosts annual Hoofbeat Challenge

by Meagan Leonard PUSLINCH - Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre hosted its annual Hoofbeat Challenge fundraiser on Sept. 27, generating $28,000 to be put towards programs for children and adults with special needs.

As per tradition, the event featured a walk or hike with friends or dogs, followed by a horse ride through the trails of the centre, made all the more enjoyable this year with clear skies and above-seasonal temperatures.

Participants were required to raise a minimum of $50 in pledges and pay a $50 entry fee. In return they received free door prize tickets, lunch, a “goody bag” and T-shirt.

New this year, the walk and ride were organized into a “poker run,” with each participant dealt a five-card

hand. The first ten registrations were given an extra card and those who raised $250 more in pledges received two extra cards.

The fun also included a silent auction, bake sale, Starbucks coffee, face painting and the opportunity to have a professional photo taken with one’s dog or horse.

Director Anne Caine said the summer camps offered this year at Sunrise were hugely successful, with anywhere from 50 to 60 children on site daily – and fundraisers like the Hoofbeat Challenge allow this to continue.

The Sunrise centre is located in Puslinch between Guelph and Cambridge. The centre offers therapeutic riding lessons along with programs which are open to children with or without special needs.

above (Inset): Melissa McRae of Waterloo has been going to Sunrise for 10 years and came out to the event. MAIN PHOTO: Participants start off on the trail ride at the Hoofbeat Challenge.

TOP LEFT (INSET): Sherri MacIntyre helps run the bake table.

BOTTOM LEFT: Angelina Raos, 5, of Puslinch, attended camp at Sunrise this summer and came out to say hi to Hilary the donkey.

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