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The KED Program

Kubota Canada Ltd. is pleased to announce the introduction of a new incentive program for horse owners in Canada.  The Kubota Equine Discount (KED) will give horse owners with valid and current membership with Equine Canada or their provincial Equine Federation, Council or Association discounts on Kubota equipment and attachments.
 
The member can make a choice between taking current Kubota incentive programs or the  KED 18% discount off the Canadian MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) for Kubota power units (Tractors, Utility Vehicles, Excavators, Carriers and Wheel Loaders) and a KED 10% discount off the Canadian MSRP of any Kubota branded attachment (loaders, backhoes etc).  
 
All the horse owner would need to do is to provide the Kubota dealer their valid membership card.  The dealer will take a photocopy of the card and attach that to the sales contract as well as record the membership number when the sale is registered on line.  
 
"After our very successful 4 year sponsorship term with the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series we are pleased to be able to continue our support to the Canadian equine community through this Kubota program." remarked John Gilliland - National Marketing Manager for Kubota Canada Ltd.  "In these tougher economic times we are confident this type of program will be appreciated by those horse owners requiring equipment to keep their facility running efficiently."
 
As a result of the Kubota Cup Canadian Show Jumping Series many dealers have also followed the lead and are working with local equine events of all disciplines.
 
"We are proud of our involvement with the equine community and look forward to continuing our relationship into the future with the Kubota Equine Discount Program." commented Gilliland.
 
As the leading distributor of compact diesel tractors & construction equipment in Canada, Kubota Canada Ltd. has achieved its success by offering the Canadian Marketplace innovative products and outstanding service. As one of the 26 world affiliates of Kubota Corporation, based in Osaka, Japan, Kubota Canada is able to offer world leading technology rooted in over 118 years of experience.

2009 Equine Review scheduled for May 2 - 3 at the PLP Show Centre in Sussex

Equine Review exhibition and trade show to be the season opener at the Princess Louise Park Show Centre in Sussex, NB
 
The Princess Louise Park Show Centre in Sussex will be open for another season on May 2nd. Like previous years, the calendar is filled with various horse, livestock and agricultural exhibits, competitions and demonstrations.

The annual Equine Review, sponsored by the Maritime Quarter Horse Association and supported by the Show Centre, serves as the season opener for horse enthusiasts from across the Maritimes. This year all four multi-use (barn) buildings will be filled with exhibits of anything and everything related to the world of horses. Whether someone's interest is in English or Western riding, driving, or horses of various breeds and sizes ranging from Minis to Draft horses, there'll be something to see for everyone.

There'll be unparalleled shopping for tack, horse supplies, camping and clothes, services and much more - all in one complex for two days. This year's theme is "Celebrating Our Own" and throughout both Saturday and Sunday there will be demonstrations of different types of riding, driving and things you can do with horses, lectures and mini-clinics covering horse health and training topics featuring trainers and experts in various aspects of horsemanship and care from around the Maritimes. Saturday evening will again feature the parade of breeds, fashions for the equinely inclined and the FAST dog agility group will be demonstrating their skills as well.
 
For more information check out the website at www.equinereview.ca. Or contact the event organizer, Susan Chestnut, by email at susanchestnut@hotmail.com or by telephone at (506) 832-3475

Natural Horsemanship Clinic - Stage 2

Stage 2-4 Natural Horsemanship Clinic with Glenn Stewart of Baldonnel, BC
 
October 15-18, 2009, PLP Show Centre, Sussex NB.

More Information Available Here!

Horse Week is just around the corner - register YOUR event.

For details check out the Equine Canada website.

Environmental Trophy to be awarded at the Can Am...

In keeping with our continued concern for the equine environment, we are working with the folks at Can/AM and Just Add Horses to assist in selection of a farm or stable that is working towards better environmental practices.

At Can/Am, the Just Add Horses, Environmental Trophy will be presented at this years event in Fredricton May 22-24

If you would like to nominate a stable, or have your stable considered send me a return e-mail limerickbailey@yahoo.ca  with a brief  (one page or less) description of the environmental initiatives and your key contact particulars.

The 2009 winner will be chosen by a committee and presented at this years show.

Pam Nierlich

Can-Am Equine Marketing partnering with the NBEA!

Woodstock, ON - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -
Can-Am Equine Marketing is proud to team up with the New Brunswick Equestrian Association to benefit members in New Brunswick at Canada's largest equine education and recognition event!  Current members in good standing with the New Brunswick Equestrian Association will receive a 25% discount on General Admission tickets for the First Annual Can-Am All Breeds Equine Emporium being held May 22, 23, 24, 2009, at the Capitol Exhibit Centre, Fredericton Exhibition Grounds in beautiful Fredericton, New Brunswick.  Can-Am Equine Marketing Inc. will also help support the New Brunswick Equestrian Association with 25% of General Admission ticket sales going to help their worthy equine related causes in New Brunswick.  Can-Am is pleased to be working with the New Brunswick Equestrian Association in promoting the future of the Equine Industry in New Brunswick.

The First Annual Can-Am All Breeds Equine Emporium will feature top clinicians from around the world at the three day Emporium.   Visitors to the event will enjoy access to some of the best clinicians and speakers available.  World renowned clinicians such as Tommy Turvey will educate visitors during the day and then, later in the evening, entertain the crowds at the Home Hardware Extravaganza!  A popular segment for horse enthusiasts is the "Strive for Excellence" program that offers places for equestrians to participate with their horse in a Can-Am clinic of their choice.  Top trainers and coaches such as Terry Myers, Lindsay Grice and Tracy Porter will present clinics that give the unique opportunity for local residents to gain hands-on learning with their own horses!  Cutting edge technology leaders like Dr. Ian Moore and Dr. Keith Murch will give lectures and be available for questions after their talks.  The various clinics and lectures will cover a wide range of topics from the most modern veterinary technology to the latest training techniques for all breeds and disciplines.  Can-Am boasts the largest all breed, all discipline, equine related trade shows in Canada.  Vendors from all over North America have found the Can-Am events to be the premiere shows to promote their products and services.  This translates into the greatest equine shopping experience for visitors to the Can-Am!  The event incorporates education and breed recognition aspects as well as an equine product and services trade show, and tops off each evening with a family orientated musical Extravaganza featuring the very best equine entertainment!  The not-to-be-missed Home Hardware Extravaganza is the crown jewel of the Can-Am All Breeds Equine Emporium.  This unique equine musical revue will feature an exciting line up of amateur and professional equestrian performers, outstanding equestrians and champion horses, choreographed to a wide variety of musical styles.  The Home Hardware Extravaganza will be exceptional entertainment and an event that you will not want to overlook.   As well as providing equine entertainment, education and awareness, the Can-Am offers breed associations the opportunity to showcase their particular horse.  Many visitors have had the rare experience of discovering a breed of horses they have never seen or ever had the chance to meet up close.  Guests are encouraged to go to see the many horses stabled at the event and speak with the owners and trainers.  
 
For the first time in Canada, Can-Am is hosting the Wind Rider Challenge!  The HOTTEST NEW Cross Disciplinary Competition in North America!  Bob Jeffreys & Suzanne Sheppard will conduct the Wind Rider Equestrian Challenge.  The Grand prize is $500, the Reserve Champion Prize is $200 and the Third Prize is $100 as well as trophies and buckets of products from the event sponsors.  This competition is for all English riders, Western riders, Endurance riders and gaited horse riders!

All breeds and disciplines are invited to compete on a timed course with a variety of challenges including trail obstacles, ring jousting, gymkhana and elements of reining, hunter/jumper and dressage.....all presented in an educational clinic format!......everyone learns!

Bob & Suzanne's Wind Rider Equestrian Challenge™  will be presented by  Bob Jeffreys & Suzanne Sheppard at the 2009 Can-Am All Breeds Equine Emporiums; March 20-22 in London, Ontario, May 22-24 in Fredericton, New Brunswick and May 29-31 in Windsor, Nova Scotia. The Wind Rider Challenge offers a unique, fun-filled opportunity for riders 14 years or older from all disciplines to compete for $800 in total prize money!  The cross disciplinary course will consist of a pattern including, but not limited to some of the following elements: circles cantered on the correct lead with speed control (or circles in gait with speed control for gaited breeds), a 2 foot jump, trotting or gaiting while balancing an object in one hand, backing through and around barrels, sidepassing, ground poles, balanced halts, turn on the haunches or turnarounds, leg yielding, open/close a gate and a ring joust.  If you and your horse can perform the above maneuvers and want to show off your teamwork in front of an audience, then you'd be great candidates to participate!  Western riders, dressage riders, hunter/jumpers, trail riders, natural horsemen and gaited horse riders are all invited to compete individually with their horses on this timed cross disciplinary course.  For the first two days, our notable guest judges will award points on each challenge according to accuracy, horse's attitude, good horsemanship, and equitation.   On the third day, the three top scoring participants will return to compete for the title of Wind Rider Champion in the final round.  The finals, which will include a new challenge course and a 2-5 minute freestyle by each finalist, may be videotaped and broadcast on the internet worldwide... so don't miss your chance!  It's easy to apply! Go to www.TwoasOneHorsemanship.comfor Wind Rider Challenge information and www.canamequine.ca for entry applications (combined with the "Strive for Excellence" application)......remember, spots are very limited!  Bob & Suzanne's Wind Rider Equestrian Challenge™ is open to all riders 14 years of age or older and horses of all breeds.  Hurry - entry applications are due by March 1, 2009 for the London, Ontario Challenge and May 1, 2009 for the Fredericton, New Brunswick and Windsor, Nova Scotia Wind Rider Challenge. With so much going on, there will be something for every member of the family to enjoy.  Spend a day or the whole weekend!  Special hotel rates are available for a limited time.  If you are not currently a NBEA Member, join today and receive a 25% discount on your General Admission tickets!  The event runs from May 22nd through to the 24th at the Capitol Exhibit Centre, Fredericton, New Brunswick......hope to see you there!
 
To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.canamequine.ca or call 519-421-1189