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Helen Gardiner Passes Away
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Helen Gardiner, owner of one of Ontario’s leading breeding operations, died on July 22 at age 70 after a short bout with cancer.
and Top Ten List.
Born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Gardiner graduated
In lieu of owers, donations may be given to the Gardiner Museum, 111 Queen’s Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C7, Attention: Helen Gardiner Fund.
Minor change approved for OSS
Dual Hemisphere Stallions
At its meeting of July 3, 2008, the Board of the
ORC approved a minor change to the requirements for stallions registered with the Ontario Sires Stakes Pro- gram. In dealing with some exemption requests, the Board approved that time spent by stallions in quarantine in North America can be counted towards their requirement to be in Ontario for 170 days.
Woodbine new toe grab Policy
Gardiner operated Gardiner Farms in Caledon following the death of her husband, George, in 1998.
from York University and the Christie’s Fine Arts Course in London, England. She received the Order of Canada in 2006 for her contribution to Toronto’s Gardiner Museum.
The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society honored Gardiner as its breeder of the year for 2007. In recent years, the farm bred stakes winners Are You Serious, Bullish Executive, Legal Move, London Snow, Midnight Shadow,
“A Huge, Heart Felt Thank You!”
To all the dedicated organizers and volunteers that put on the Golf Bene t held at the Fort Erie Golf and Country Club on July 4 for Jennifer Burnie, who has been seri- ously injured in a car accident on May 21. Thank you to all the sponsors of the fabulous silent auction items and
to all of Jennifer’s extended family and friends at the Fort Erie Race Track for your support and donations. All of
your much
generosity, good thoughts and prayers are very appreciated by our family.
~ Birth Announcement ~
Preston Roger Attfield
July 17, 2008 7lbs, 11 ounces
Proud Parents: John & Alison,
Big Sister Logan, Grandparents Carol McLaren, & Roger Attfield
Effective September 3, 2008 Woodbine will revise its policy regarding toe grabs. This Shoe Policy applies to both the Polytrack and the Turf course. The revised policy is as follows :
No toe grabs, caulks, stickers, inserts, blocks, turndowns, trailers or heel extensions will be allowed on front or hind shoes. Only at, Queen’s Plate, Queen’s Plate XT or equivalent may be used on the Polytrack or Turf.
CONTRACT
EXERCiSE RiDER
HORSE RACiNg ALbERTA CERTiFiED EXERCiSE RiDER
& JOCKEy SCHOOL TRAiNiNg PROgRAM
The School of Animal Science, Continuing Education Program, has an opportunity available for a contract Exercise Rider in the Certi ed Exercise Rider and Jockey School Training Program. The anticipated term of this contract will be from December 8, 2008 to February 20, 2009.
Responsibilities will include instruction in riding skills and theory speci c to the at racing industry.
The successful candidate will have at least ve (5) years of licensed horse racing exercise rider experience. Candidates with other combinations of related industry experience may be considered. Intermediate and advanced knowledge of the horse racing industry in the exercise rider sector, superior communication and interpersonal skills and strong organizational abilities are required. Preference will be given to candidates with previous teaching experience; however, Olds College will provide Instructor Skills Workshops to support the successful candidate’s teaching skill requirements.
Please forward a resume quoting competition #08042C by October 3, 2008. For further information on this or other employment opportunities, please visit our website at www.oldscollege.ca/employment. Applications may be sent by e-mail to employop@oldscollege.ca or in writing to:
Human Resources
Olds College
4500 - 50 Street, Olds, Alberta T4H 1R6 Fax: (403) 556-4794
Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Hector Clouthier, Executive Director of OHRIA was invited by the “Friends of Heritage Park” Calgary, Alberta to participate in the Calgary Stampede Parade July 4, 2008
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