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4/ SEPTEMBER 2008 THE RIDER The Rider is the Official Voice of the following Associations Proud Members of The Rider, Established in 1970, is Published By 1677846 Ontario Ltd. Email: barryf@mountaincable.net Web: www.therider.com STAFF HON. COL. A.W. FINN Founder BARRY FINN Publisher/ Editor Advertising Manager KELLY BOWERS Advertising Sales JOHN DAVIDSON Advertising Sales LYNDA H. SISSON Feature Writer The Rider, The Western Rider, English Rider and Canadian Quarter Horse Journal ® titles are all registered in Canada as a trademark . Published 10 times per year. Address all correspondence to: THE RIDER, P.O. Box 10072, 27 Legend Court, Ancaster, ON L9K 1P2 (905) 387- 1900, Fax (905) 648-6977. Printed in Canada. The Editor welcomes manuscripts and pictures, but accepts no responsibility for such materials while in their hands. SUBSCRIPTION - Subscription rates: Canada and the Commonwealth $3.00 per copy, $27.50 one year, $45.00 two years; United States: $75.00 one year, $150.00 two years. ADVERTISING - Advertising is accepted on the condition that in the event of a typographical error, that portion of the advertising space occupied by the erroneous item(s), together with reasonable allowance for signature will not be charged for, but the balance of the advertisement will be paid for at the applicable rate. In the event of a typographical error, advertising goods or service at a wrong price, goods or services need not be sold. Advertising is merely an offer to sell. The offer may be withdrawn at any time. SUBMISSIONS - New photos submitted for possible publication should be large (4x6 in. or more), clear, black and white or colour prints. If you wish your photos returned, you must enclose a stamped self addressed envelope. We accept no responsibility for unsolicited photos, but make every effort to return them, when requested. Email is also an option. COPYRIGHT - Contents Copyright 2008 by 1677846 Ontario Limited, International Standards Serial (1209- 3995). Reproduction of editorial or advertising content is prohibited without the written permission of the publisher. Second Class Postage paid at Hamilton, Ontario, mailed under Canadian Publications Mail Product Sales Agreement #0469351. Post Office: Please return to: THE RIDER, P.O. Box 10072, 27 Legend Court, Ancaster, ON L9K 1P2 Ontario Combined Driving Association Ontario Competitive Trail Riding Association Central Ontario Pleasure Driving Association Eastern Ontario Pleasure Driving Society MOURNING MIKE COTTENDEN Driving home from work at the Grey Simcoe Armory in Owen Sound, on Saturday night, August 9th, Mike Cottenden was broadsided by a car running a stop sign. The news of his sudden death stunned everyone because Mike had seemed to live such a charmed life. Graduating from university with an Engineering degree, Mike had chosen to join the militia as well as becoming a lumberjack by trade. A robust and flamboyant personality living life to its fullest, Mike frequently appeared as a cross between Errol Flynn, John Wayne and perhaps one of the last true red necks and was a “legend in his own time”. Typical of Mike was a time when an accident with a tree he was felling pinned him to the ground with a broken leg. Alone he managed to use his chainsaw to cut himself free and then rode his ATV out of the woods to get to a hospital. A few weeks later he appeared at an OCTRA ride with a cane, a limp and his habitual huge grin. Serving in the Canadian military with the Grey and Simcoe Foresters for 36 years, Mike chose to volunteer for a year’s tour of duty in Afghanistan. A veteran of the battle of Panjwai he managed to return unscathed to his anxious friends and loved ones. Last October he amazingly survived a horrendous fall from a tree he was trimming. Airlifted to Sunnybrook, it was questionable if he could survive the multiple broken vertebrae, broken ribs, punctured lung and liver. Again, everyone held their collective breath and waited, but after several surgeries, including putting metal pins in his back he was released. Why was anyone surprised to see Mike push himself through an amazingly short From Our Founder Remembering September 1974 Leslie and Ken Bursaw of Dunnville, Ontario acquired a new Appaloosa stallion, High Bar a $25,000 stallion arrived in Dunnville from Hemet California a journey of 2,800 miles. The lowest of life forms struck at a yearling Pinto colt in Canfield, Ontario. He was the third horse mutilated. A corrosive was sprayed in the horses eyes.... the animal suffered sever burns and had to be put down. A prized stallion was abducted and was found castrated. Earlier in the year another prized stallion was found partially castrated. All these mutilations occurred within 2 miles of each other. Almost 600 entries were recorded in the OQHA Breeders’ Futurity which was held at Chinguacousy Country Club on September 7th. The Huron Trail Riders Saddle Club held their annual western horse show and boasted 127 entries. Injuries to members of the White period of rehab and return to work as usual – that was the way Mike was. Beloved by everyone for his hard work and generosity and his hilarious sense of humour - Mike was a born comedian who turned every award ceremonies into a side-splitting “roast”. An excellent trail master, Mike was known for his enormous amount of bush wacking and trail clearing - never far from his ATV, he always made certain the event ran smoothly including dashing out to put up extra glow sticks to make it easier for riders finishing in the dark. Well marked and easy to follow, Mike’s courses always included his personality touches that added so much fun to the ride. It might be pie plates at intervals giving parts of a continuing rhyme such as “there…once…was…a horse… from…Nantucket…”, or there could be stuffed animals to retrieve and bring back to base to earn a prize. And his beloved signs next a creek saying “pull string for service” and yes, on the end of the string would be a cold beer. Never a person to do anything half way, in the beginning Mike’s idea of a shot-gun start for an endurance ride really meant using a shotgun. Until Nancy put her foot down, on more than one occasion when Mike was entered in the same competition he managed to both fire the shotgun to start the riders, and to leap onto his own horse. Another endearing trait of Mike’s was seeing how much he adored Nancy, his loving partner and best buddy for some 30 years. As Mike talked about Nancy you would see the grin spread, his eyes would sparkle and his chest swell with pride, and not just because she was perhaps the only person who could keep him in line. One Oak Western Saddle Club involved Terry Buchanan received injuries at the club’s show as did Roy Diceman’s horse. Dr. and Mrs. Lamping of Pembroke, Ontario purchased a sorrel gelding, Poco Playboy 65 from Bruce and Judy Wilson of Ancaster. Jim Evan’s was recovering from injuries received when his tractor trailer was in collision with a DHO dump truck. Jim Bieser was also recovering from wrist surgery. The Bullock brothers, Reg and Hank auctioned off all their assets from their garden business. The plan was to retire. Shelley Wakefield was injured in a barrel race at the Lindsay Rodeo she was operated on at the hospital for a ruptured spleen.... The Western Rider / Canadian Quarter Horse Journal had a booth at the first AQHA World Championship at Louisville, of the many qualities about Nancy that made Mike and everyone else love her so much was demonstrated at this difficult time by her simple – that instead of flowers – everyone do a random act of kindness in Mike’s memory. A tribute to the impact this wonderful couple has had on everyone who has ever known them was demonstrated by over 600 people who filled the armory in support of Nancy and to say goodbye to Mike. A military funeral – his casket was piped into the building to the heartbreaking tune of “Bring him home”. In the hushed moments of silence there was hardly a dry eye in the place. Concluding the service was a quote from the end of an article Mike had written outlining how he learned to apply some of the same skills he used training horses to his own personal training and conditioning program in Kentucky. The Maple Valley School of Horsemanship held the Ontario Three Day Event with over 100 entries. It was a very exciting time for The Rider. We just moved into our new office at 487 Book Rd. West, Ancaster. Ontario Arabian receives AHA Supreme Legion of Honor Editor’s Note: The wrong photo appeared with this caption last issue on page 7. At right is the appopriate photo. W apologise for any confusion. preparation for combat in Afghanistan. He called it “The Steady State” “One last point to ponder – you and your horse are out on a 100 mile ride on a moonlit night at 0 dark hundred – your horse has stopped sweating, his breathing is even, his hoof beats are in steady rhythm upon the hard pack. You and he are as one – it is an awesome experience – somewhat comparable to looking up after jumping from a C130 aircraft and seeing your canopy billowing out above you. I call it the “steady state” – regardless of what has happened or will happen, all is good at that point in time. Mike Cottenden – AERC 4760 miles, OCTRA 2574 miles. June 8, 1955 – August 10, 2008 The Rider became the official news outlet for several clubs. Ancaster Saddle Club, Silver Spur Saddle Club, Trail Blazers Club, The Plainsmen Western Saddle Club.... clubs were coming on board at a record pace. In fact 37 clubs were submitting newsletters. HAF Allieena+ at the 2008 CDI Pebble Beach Ontario Icelandic Horse Association Ontario Reined Cow Horse Association
SEPTEMBER 2008 THE RIDER/ 5 Horsepeople Celebrate New Era at Ajax Downs! New Track Heralds Wealth of Opportunities For Quarter Horse Industry Toronto, ON - Racing fans, horsepeople, invited dignitaries, politicians and media will participate in a day of festivities at Ajax Downs on Sunday, September 21st to celebrate the dawn of a prosperous new era for Quarter Horse racing in Ontario. September 21st will be the last day of racing on the Downs’ 40-year-old J-shaped track. Currently under construction, a five-furlong oval racetrack will be the new stage for Quarter Horse racing in Ontario when the 2009 season begins next May. Another auspicious sign of the times is the marquee event on the September 21st season-closing card – the $100,000+ G3 Alex Picov Championship Stake, the first-ever graded stake offered for Quarter Horses in Ontario. The new racetrack at Ajax Downs is just one of many avenues of growth opening up for the Quarter Horse racing and breeding community in Ontario, resulting from the Slots at Racetracks Program The Slots program kick-started Quarter Horse racing’s development in 2006 with the installation of 250 slot machines at Ajax Downs. While 80% of the slots revenue goes directly to provincial coffers, the remainder is being used to grow the Ontario Quarter Horse racing industry through a carefully crafted strategy outlined in the Ontario Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Plan. The Plan’s multiyear strategy calls for steadily increasing purses, a rich reward program for Ontario breeders and owners, infrastructure development to grow the wagering base, as well as education programs to supply the skilled staff required for the production and maintenance of high quality racehorses and breeding stock. “The program is offering financial rewards for owners and breeders at a level we’ve never seen before, and they’re growing every year,” said Bob Broadstock, President of the QROOI (Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Inc.) “With awards for Ontario-sired, Ontario-bred and Ontario-sired-and bred horses, on top of the purses, there’s no doubt we’ll see an increase in both the quantity and quality of the breeding and racing stock in the province.” Ontario breeders and owners who currently specialize in racing Quarter Horses are already reaping rewards. Purses, racing bonuses and breeders’ awards have more than doubled since 2006 to $4.2 million and are slated for continued growth year-over-year, in line with growth in industry participation. By 2013, purses and incentives will top $10 million annually, with the total program value exceeding $14 million. Opportunities abound for those looking to invest. More racehorses are required to fill larger fields on an increasing number of race days. There is a need for licensed public trainers to support new owners who are anxious to get into the game, and the demand for grooms, exercise riders, jockeys and on-farm staff will continue to grow as the owner and breeder base expands. As there is no backstretch stabling at Ajax Downs, there are opportunities for training centers in the area – presenting business opportunities of a larger scale. A venue for yearling sales is under development for 2009. Developed with considerable stakeholder input, the Ontario Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Plan was built from the ground-up with the aim of creating an economically viable and sustainable industry that encourages and supports long-term investment. The Plan incorporates post-racing elements as well, such as a Retired Horse Program and Quarter Horse Post- Racing Buyers Incentive Program. Both of these forward-thinking initiatives will stimulate and benefit the Quarter Horse sport and recreation markets in Ontario. The Plan also commits to investment in equine research to benefit racehorse health and welfare and the creation of educational and support programs to help skilled horsepeople develop careers in the industry. The Ontario Quarter Horse racing community has much to celebrate on September 21st. Owners and breeders who have supported Quar- ter Horse racing in the province for many years are finally seeing their persistence rewarded. On a broader scale, new investment and growth in any breed or discipline sector of the equine community always benefits the industry as a whole. The good fortune for Ontario Quarter Horse racing is good news for all Ontarians involved in the business of horses. For more information on the Ontario Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Plan, visit the Ontario Racing Commission website at www.ontarioracingcommission.ca For information on the Ontario Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program, contact the Program Administrator at: PH: 416-213-0520, FAX: 416-213-7827, qhprogram@ontarioracingcommission.ca 2007 Princess Stakes at the old J-Track. Photo by The RIder
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