Spectacular Standardbred Showcase!

Close to 30 riders and horses competed in 22 classes on July 6/08 at the Standardbred Showcase. A tremendous crowd of spectators well over 150 strong in addition to riders and their helpers took part in this first time event.

Standardbreds not known for the riding abilities, proved to everyone there that they are in fact a force to be reckoned with in the show ring. Classes included Jumper speed classes, hunter over fences, flat classes, games, driving as well as halter and dressage were well represented by the breed.

In addition to the riding aspect of the show, a mascot race featuring Grandy the Grey (Brad Watt) from Grand River Raceway who is still looking for a win to put on his card and Hoofy (Jason Ryan) from Georgian Downs had the crowd in stitches. Brawn Seelster fresh from his win last night in Hanover in the Walker Memorial Trot was present with his trainer, driver and part owner Callie Rankin as our Celebrity Horse. Dr. Mark Fleet Chiropractor also presented at lunch time. A trade show of 12 vendors was also available during the whole day.

Most sportsmanlike competitor was Andrea Niit with Sooner Hanover who received a crystal trophy and painting of her horse. Courtney Zieba and Ashura was the winner of greatest distance traveled coming all the way from Windsor area and Best Turned out was Lisa Foster and team JIF who all wore matching uniforms! Prizes and ribbons in all classes from first to 6th place thanks to amazing sponsors both corporate and individual.

This was put together by a small group of volunteers who worked very hard for nine months to bring this to fruition. Next year, there are hopes of a series where points will be accumulated with a year-end awards banquet. If you would be interested in having a show or being on the committee, please contact Kelly McLaughlin at kellymclaughlin518@hotmail.com.

THANK-YOU!

The Standardbred Showcase Committee would like to thank the following sponsor’s supporters of this show.  Without their support, we would not have been able to have such a great show with amazing prizes.  Please take the time to say thank you when you meet one of the great sponsors!!

Chris & Janet Zizian/Oxer Stables, Ontario Harness Horse Association, Georgian Downs, Flamboro Downs, Casie Coleman Stable, Glengate Farms, Wyndym Farm, Keith Jones Racing Stable, , Unharnessed Standardbreds, Jean Wellwood, Aimee  & Leigh Adams, Myland Farms- Sue & Chris Woodyatt, Iron Horse Photo, Lisa & Brian Foster, Grand River Raceway, Dave Broadbent Building, Bernadette Rogers, Ruth Reid, Snugrugz, K & K Insurance, Judy and Dave Coulter, L.E.A.D. Line- Jackie McManus, Dennis McFadden, Horsejobs, The Canadian Horse Journal, Diane Huggins and Don Biesel, High Point Ribbons, Standardbred Canada, OSAS, Ontario Racing Commission, Ontario Sire Stakes, Purina - Agribrands, The Canadian Horse Journal, Chrissy Zemitis, Cathy & Paul Moran, Kelly McLaughlin, Linda & George Marlow, Cecil Johnson – The Carrot Man, Standardbred Performance Association, the wonderful committee who worked so hard for 9 months to bring this to you,  Greg & Karen Moore, Vicki Cork, Elaine Ward, Rosemarie Greer, Canter by Tack, B.D.W. Equine Services, Melanie  & Les Prosser, Bit by Bit Custom, Joan Avis, Janet Town,  Sports Recovery Systems for Horses, Elaine’s Tack and Togs,  Hunter Green Equestrian Centre, Five Windz Tack -Marc Downing, Northern Biscuit, Usborne Books-Sharon DeAbreu, Mike Hales,  Masterfeeds- Blair Keeling, Shurgain Feeds- Barry Smith, Dr Mark Fleet, Brandi Powell, Happy Healthy Horse, Jim & Teresa Hilson,  The Harness Edge, Callie Rankin  & Brawn Seelster,  Karen Briggs,  Brad Watt, Jason Ryan and all the volunteers who helped out today!

Thank you for your support!

For more information on the show please contact Kelly McLaughlin at kellymclaughlin518@hotmail.com or (905) 335-8115.

DOWNLOADS from the July 6/08 show:

:: Show Flyer (PDF)
:: Entry Form (Word doc)
:: Waiver Form (Word doc)
:: Class Descriptions (Word doc)
:: General Info & Directions (Word doc)
:: General Rules (Word doc)
:: Show Schedule (PDF)
:: Dressage Times