For Immediate Release: May 23, 2013.

Harrow is the place to be this Canada Day Weekend: June 28^th, 29^th and 30^th for the 2013 Rock ‘N Horse Fest held at Cidermill Farms. This is the third year celebrating all things equine with rodeo, hunters, jumpers, parades, carriages, pony rides and the Country 95.9/92.7 Soundstage.

Harrow welcomes back Ontario’s RAM Rodeo, Eastern Canada’s premier rodeo tour, featuring bronc riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, pole bending, roping events, trick riding, and the ever popular extreme sport of bull riding. The 2013 RAM Rodeo Tour will offer the largest prize money for cowboys/girls competing on any Ontario circuit. “The Ram Rodeo Tour attracts many U.S. competitors who love the Harrow location at Cidermill Farms.” says Ross Miller, Producer of the Ram Rodeo Tour, “It’s a fabulous weekend for competitors and their families. It’s quickly becoming a favorite on the Ontario circuit. Harrow really rolls out the welcome mat for everyone. It’s a great weekend and a great party with something for everyone: equestrian competition, rodeo, pony rides, parades, and live music. I was just blown away by the talent on the music stage in 2012.”

Fridays welcome Party features the finalists of the Country 95.9/92.7 “Hoedown Showdown”, a country artist talent search. Saturday night is party night at the farm, local legend Jody Raffoul and introducing Jack Connelly with the Gas Station Cowboys as well as the winners of the Country 95.9/92.7 “Hoedown Showdown”.

Returning to the festival is the Hunter Team Challenge which benefits the Breast Cancer Society of Canada. The Challenge has raised over $10,000.00 for its cause in the past two years. The Ram Equestrian Jumper will feature speed rounds, a derby-cross, a double slalom race, and a “Woof and Hoof” Relay will combine rodeo and equestrian riders, equines and canines in teams in a fast pace race for top honours.

Sunday, June 30th is family day beginning with the “Horses for Hospice Parade”. Riders, carriages, hobby horses and supporters on their floats will parade through Harrow to the Rock ‘N Horse Fest. Hospice is planning to expand the Hospice Village into the Leamington area. All funds raised through the Parade will support this new initiative. The whole of Essex County is encouraged to participate in this community event, which works like a walk-a-thon, but with horses. All four-legged walkers on hoofs are welcomed as well as horse-themed floats, people in costumes, hobby horse riders, and marching bands. Join in the Parade and raise money for this important cause. “If you can’t be in the parade, be sure to sponsor someone who is” says Marilyn McLean, parade organizer.

Harrow Rock ‘N Horse Fest, 2013. Come for the Horses…stay for the Party!

www.rocknhorsefest.com For more information: pat@cidermillfarms.ca

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Event:

Horse Day at the Summer Sizzler Horse Show

Start:

June 1, 2013 6:00 pm

End:

June 1, 2013 8:00 pm

Category:

Horse Day Events

Venue:

Western Fair District Agriplex

Address:

316 Rectory St, London, Ontario, N5W 3V9, Canada

Show Dates 2013:

May 18th (to be held at REACH center in Clinton),
May 25th,
June 22nd,
July 27th,
August 24th,
and rain date is September 7th.

All shows aside from May 18th will be held at our regular show grounds in Milverton. Yes, we have added a fifth show!

2013 Executive:

Chair – Fred Subject
Co-chair – Michelle Duskocy
Secretary – Sue Farrish
Treasurer – Michelle Duskocy

CLASSES:
1. Youth 13 – 18 Showmanship
2. Adult Showmanship
3. Youth 12 and under Showmanship
4. English Pleasure
5. English Equitation
6. Pony Pleasure
7. Leadline (7 & under) * Rider is not permitted to enter any other classes*
8. Pony Equitation
9. Youth Walk Jog/trot (12 & under) *Rider may not enter loping/cantering classes but may enter showmanship
10. Novice Walk Jog/trot (13 & over) *Rider may not enter loping/cantering classes but may enter showmanship
*Classes Running Concurrently:
11. Pony Barrels
14. Youth 13 – 18 Trail
12. Youth 12 & under Barrels
13. Youth 13 – 18 Barrels
14. Youth 13 – 18 Trail
15. Adult Trail
16. Youth 12 & Under Trail
17. Adult Barrels (Payback)
18. Pony keyhole
19. Youth 12 & Under Keyhole
20. Youth 13 – 18 Keyhole
21. Adult keyhole
32. Youth 13 – 18 Horsemanship
22. Open Limited Equitation **see note**
23. Youth 13 – 18 Western Pleasure
24. Adult Western Pleasure (Payback)
25. Youth 12 & under Western Pleasure
26. Open Novice Pleasure *Ride may only enter this class & showmanship*
27. Reining
28. Pony Poles
29. Youth 12 & under Poles
30. Youth 13-18 Poles
31. Adult Poles
32. Youth 13 – 18 Horsemanship
33. Adult Horsemanship
34. Youth 12 & under Horsemanship
35. Open Command
36. Pony Texas Speed & Action
37. Youth 12 & under Texas Speed & Action
37. Youth 12 & under Texas Speed & Action
39. Adult Texas Speed & Action
40. Open Flag

**Note – Class 22 is open to riders who feel for any reason they have limitations in their riding ability. Rider may not enter any loping/cantering class but may enter showmanship. All other classes are restricted to horses. Ponies will be measured at the first show attended and will remain at that height designation for the entire season. Ribbons in all classes go to 6th place. Year end awards banquet in November. Helmets must be worn by all riders 18 years and under in all timed events & leadline.

Membership Fee:
Single – $15.00 Family – $25.00
Entry Fees: * $3.00 entry fee per class or Maximum $10.00 per Horse & rider combination.
*$5.00 entry fee for Adult Pleasure and Adult Barrels (Payback Classes)

https://www.facebook.com/MilvertonHorseClub

Any further information about shows, rules, or any other questions please feel free to visit our contact area and contact any individual on the contact sheet.

http://www.triplecsaddleclub.com

It’s Time- Spruce Meadows joins with Aachen, Geneva and Rolex

(GOTHENBURG, Sweden): Spruce Meadows announced today that it will join with two other iconic venues in the sport and create the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping. Using the occasion of the FEI Rolex World Cup Final in Gothenburg, Sweden, representatives from the 3 world-leading venues joined with Rolex to announce and unveil the exciting new concept for international show jumping.

The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping continues a decades-long tradition of Rolex to associate itself with some the world’s most iconic sporting venues and events; these include the likes of Wimbledon, Augusta, the Open Championship, Formula One and now Spruce Meadows and the Rolex Grand Slam.

“Spruce Meadows is honoured and excited to have this opportunity,” said Spruce Meadows President, Linda Southern Heathcott from the announcement in Sweden. “Our association with Rolex spans more than 2 decades and now to be able to work with such storied venues as CHIO Aachen and CHI Geneva in creating the Rolex Grand Slam introduces an exciting and unique concept to our sport.”

“This has been a fantastic exercise in innovation and cooperation, while also respecting the histories and traditions of each of our events.”

The Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping will commence in 2013 with the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ hosting the second leg in September. The Rolex Grand Slam consists of the long established Grand Prix events at each of the three tournaments. Any rider who wins multiple events during the cycle is eligible for significant bonus money in addition to the championship purses being offered at each of the individual Grand Prix events.

For further information related to the Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping please reference the official Rolex Grand Slam Press Kit, visit www.rolexgrandslam.com, or visit the Rolex Grand Slam video preview.

For a complete tournament schedule, visit the Spruce Meadows website at www.sprucemeadows.com.

If you have any questions, please call Spruce Meadows Media 403-974-4232 or email katie.macleod@sprucemeadows.com.

via Spruce Meadows Media Release.

Organizer Dana Balfour, phone: 519-622-7442 or 519-222-5118,

email: danabalfourtwistedpine@live.com

Stabling Call to arrange. $40 overnight. $20 for day-stabling (coggins within 12 months).

Directions From Hwy 401: Take the OXFORD ROAD 29/DRUMBO exit, EXIT 250, toward INNERKIP. Turn RIGHT onto DRUMBO RD/CR-29. Continue to follow CR-29. Turn LEFT onto BLENHEIM RD. Turn RIGHT onto TOWNSHIP RD 11 (Portions unpaved). See website for further details.

Other information Snack bar and bbq on site. Dogs must be leashed. No smoking on property.

Online Entry at http://socta.ca

Featuring Judge: Jean White

Entries: Jan 3 – Feb 11
Judging: Feb 11 – Feb 18
Results: Feb 18
Entry Fee$25

$100.00 to each winner of Dressage and Ease of Handling classes and $300.00 to the overall Division winner when there are at least 3 entries in the Division. Ribbons up to third place in each Class. Please refer to the class descriptions for rules and conditions. A vest is always approved attire, regardless of level or division. There are no whips allowed at any level or division in Ease of Handling. Please remember to show the judge a tack and attire check at the end of each ride after completing the course or test prior to turning off the video. The gaits given are the maximum allowed, but a lower gait is always permitted. Please remember that to be eligible for Division prizes both the Dressage and Ease of Handling Phases must be entered. Remember: safety first!

Offering Ease of Handling and Dressage Test classes for the following divisions:
Young Horse Test A, Lead Line, Walk Trot,Novice, Preliminary and Young Horse in Hand Ease of Handling only
Dressage Tests must be taped from C.
For Ease of Handling, the judge must be able to clearly see the performance of all obstacles. Rider may use either hand to perform the obstacles, but the hand used must be consistent. This does not change the setup of the corridor with the bell or the glass on a pole. The bell and the glass must still be placed on the right side and rider must reach over to move them from right to left. The lance may be moved so the rider can pick it up with the left hand.

Featuring Judge Jean White

via Mid-Winter Working Equitation Festival » HorseShow.com.

John MacPherson, FEI Competitor, Trainer, Level III Dressage Coach & M Level Judge will join the line up of  top clinicians at Sprucehaven Farm.

John is a multi-year “listed” rider who has represented Canada internationally for more than 25 years, and has twice won the Bronze Medal at the CDI-W Dressage at Devon.  He is one of an elite number of certified Level III Dressage Coaches in Canada and John’s students range from grassroots riders to Grand Prix competitors.

The clinic can accommodate nine riders, each of whom will receive personal attention from John during an individual 45-minute session. For more information or to register, contact Linda Plank at 519-425-0001.

“We are gearing up for another fun and educational Fall and Winter with our exceptional line up of International and Canadian Olympians for clinics. Keep your horses fit and help improve and enhance your training througout the season.

www.sprucehaven.com

Linda Plank