A crowd of nearly 20,000 gathered once again for the Can-Am All Breeds Equine Emporium here in March.
They come for entertainment (with a star-studded line up), clinics, shopping, and the visiting EquiMania attraction.
Returning fans were impressed with the fresh look of the displays. The pride Canadians feel for having the youth safety initiative featured was apparent from visitor comments. Kids were full of smiles as the volunteers, bearing red EquiMania shirts, filled their arms full of activities and important take home messages.
The newly launched Danger Detective on the Horse Farm book was a big hit, boasting 17 pages of games that make learning safety fun. Every visitor wanted one.
EquiMania thanks all the speakers who brought their expertise and gave presentations at EquiMania U: Gayle Ecker, Diane Gibbard, Jackie Bellamy, Dr. Scott Hie, Carrie Copely, Adam Harrison and the students from Kemptville and the University of Guelph.
True to the nature of the attraction, the talks were informative and interactive. Participants were invited to practice their best whinny, handle simulated intestines, and absorb information in a show and tell fashion thanks to the industry professionals who donated their time.
Equine Guelph’s Managing Director Ecker, is dedicated to helping horses for life and presented both in EquiMania U and the auditorium, teaching audiences of all ages about horse health.
Ecker said, “Equine Guelph is dedicated to serving the horse industry by educating horse owners and paving the way for youth to enter into rewarding careers.”
Equine Guelph also congratulated winners of its three raffles: Sam Colyer of Branchton, Ontario, Grace Twiner and Elaine Miller of Dunnville, Ontario.
They won polos donated by Pfizer, a cooler donated by Pfizer and an Equine Guelph horse health check basket.
Those entering the draw registered to receive Equine Guelph’s bimonthly E-News informing horse enthusiasts of coming events and workshops. One can also sign up on-line at www.EquineGuelph.ca.
Equine Guelph thanks all their volunteers and sponsors for another successful year at Can-Am: Kubota Canada, Ontario Equestrian Federation, Pfizer, Shur-Gain, SSG Gloves, Standardbred Canada, System Fencing and Workplace Safety & Prevention Services.
EquiMania and Equine Guelph has a full roster of events this summer and will appear next at the Everything Equine Expo in Uxbridge, May 14.
