Eco-Equine Energy

End of April Events (27-30th)

Administrator — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:17:10 +0000

29-30th Drive Ontario Martin’s Spring Auction New Holland, PA Martin Auctioneers 717 354-6671

29&30th London Horse Sport Highland Green Stable’s Trillium Show (London)

29&30th London Horse Sport OBRA Barrel Blastoff @ REACH Huron (Clinton)

30th London Horse Sport ORCHA practice @ John Walker’s Farm (Richmond)

30th London Horse Sport Elgin Feeds’ horse health seminar (Aylmer)

30th –Endurance & Competitive Trail Show Primary Aprilfest Ride n Tie Dufferin County Forest Main Tract, Mansfield, Ontario Phone: 705-428-5622 Email: downing_sue@yahoo.ca Ride n Tie is similar to endurance, but two riders share one horse, taking turns running and riding. This event includes a six mile and a twelve mile competition.

30th– April fest Ride ‘n’ Tie (9:00 AM – Whole day) at Duffer in Forest, Mansfield, Ontario Ride ‘n’ Tie is a sport involving one horse and two riders, taking turns riding and running on trail. There will be two distances offered: a six mile and a twelve mile ride ‘n’ tie. For more information visit http://www.octra.on.ca or Sue Downing, downing_sue@yahoo.ca

April 30-May 1 Drive Ontario Ohio Scooling CDE Sullivan Ohio Website

Mid-April Event Continue (13-27th)

Administrator — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:16:53 +0000

15th London Horse Sport Team Sorting Jack Pot at the Ilderton Agricultural Arena

15–17th (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) Joker’s Hill Trillium H/J

15-17th Western Clinic Primary John Lyons Symposium 11233 2nd Line, Campbellville, Ontario Phone: 905 854-6300 Email: equustrian@live.ca web: http://www.5starranch.ca Here are some details as to what you will learn at this fantastic 3 day event. You will be able to develop a stronger partnership with your horse with a wide range of step by step exercises that are easy to learn and teach to your horse. Sign up for all three days and save $30 Pre-Purchase Pricing Friday Night Only $30.00 Saturday Only $75.00 Sunday Only $75.00 Full Weekend Pass $150.00 Other related Five Star Ranch events Rider Clinic With John Lyons April 18-20 & Rider Clinic With Gail Haynes April 22-25

16-17th Hassler Dressage: Training with Michael Klimke One of Germany’s top trainers, Klimke offers humor and insight to the classical approach to dressage. Registration open.

16&17th London Horse Sport Highland Green Stable’s Hunter Schooling Show (London)

17th London Horse Sport Dressage Test Ride Clinic with Kellie Towers @ Sprucehaven (Ingersoll)

17th London Horse Sport Hoofbeats Dressage Club Show (Strathroy)

17th London Horse Sport G.R.E.A.T. Spring Trail Ride (Eden Hall)

17th Springfest Bronze Dressage Show at Iron Horse Equestrian Complex 5244 No. 1 Sideroad Burlington, Ontario L7M 1T9 ironhorseec@hotmail.com Susy Niles: 289–838–4444 Or Ken Niles: 289–838—4205

18-20th Western Clinic Primary Rider Clinic With John Lyons 11233 2nd Line, Campbellville, Ontario Phone: 905 854-6300 Email: equustrian@live.ca web: http://www.5starranch.ca Rider Clinic with John $1000US Pre-register online today at http://www.5starranch.ca/Clinics.aspx or call 905 854-6300 to register by phone VIP UPGRADE front row seating free mug, free refills free training journal free training article ballot for comfy couch contest and more Upgrade for only $50 for the whole weekend

22-25th Western Clinic Primary Rider Clinic With Gail Haynes 11233 2nd Line, Campbellville, Ontario Phone: 905 854-6300 Email: equustrian@live.ca web: http://www.5starranch.ca Stay and practice these skills with Gail Haynes, Certified John Lyons Trainer $500 for horse and rider (bring your own or lease one of ours) $30 a day spectator

23th Combined Tests in Ontario Grandview Orillia Contact

23&24th London Horse Sport Highland Green Stable’s Hunter Schooling Days (London)

24th– RIDER LEVEL TESTING at Myrddin Stables Georgetown, Ontario (Horses available for use during testing) For more information call 905-877-6698 www.myrddin.info

April 27 – May 1 (Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday) HRCRA “A/J” – For more information, click here

Mid-April Events (6-13)

Administrator — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:37:17 +0000

8th OEF Knights of Valour coming to REACH Huron ON, REACH Huron will be hosting three shows performed by the amazing Knights of Valour Jousting Troup. This educational and entertaining group will be performing in the indoor arena for school groups at 9:30 am and for the public at 1:00pm and 7:00pm. The Director of Marketing at Casa Loma said of the show that “It’s like having a real knight come to life right before their eyes…Its educational value is immeasurable.” More information about the Knights of Valour can be found on their website. All of the performances will include a mounted emcee who will narrate the event. Each show will begin with a Bird of Prey demonstration, followed by jousting and mounted games performed in the styles that were popular throughout the 12th century, Renaissance period, and 16th century. Following this the audience will all have a chance to meet the knights and to purchase Knights of Valour merchandise. Tickets (all prices include HST): Advance: $15 per person, $50 for 4, and $12.50 for each additional group ticket At the Door: $20 per person, Cash only. No group rate available at the door. Children under 3: Free Ticket Sales: REACH Huron, 169 Beech Street, Clinton ON Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 12:30 and 1:30 – 4:30 (519) 606 1482

8th London Horse Sport Team Sorting at the Ilderton Agricultural Arena

8, 9 and 10th Equine North Riding Clinic with Suzanne Pickard Valley Performance Horses, Val Gagne, Ontario Christine St-Jean, 705-232-5600

8–10 (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) Joker’s Hill Trillium H/J

9th Equine North TPHC Annual Spring Tradeshow and Meeting Dymond Hall

10th London Horse Sport Highland Green Stable’s Beginner Schooling Show (London)

10th Ottawa Area Dressage Group (OADG) OADG Educate Your Eye Clinic Clinic Poster Auditor Registration Benhaven Stable, Carleton Place, ON Caroline Anderson 613-257-2384; Cell 613-316-3847

11–12th (Monday/Tuesday) OHJA Young Riders Clinic

Early April Events (1-6)

Administrator — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 02:43:45 +0000

1st London Horse Sport Team Sorting at the Ilderton Agricultural Arena

April 1 & 2 Toronto CADORA’s – Walter Zettl Clinic at Pine Ridge, King City, ON

2nd London Horse Sport Andrea Bresee Clinic at Briar Quest Farm (Lambeth)

2nd London Horse Sport Highland Green Stable’s Jumper Schooling Day (London)

2nd London Horse Sport Hyde Moffat Clinic at Schone Feld Stable (Dorchester)

April 2 Iron Horse Equestrian Winter Show Series 2011 Jumpers: Iron Horse Equestrian Complex 5244 No. 1 Sideroad Burlington, Ontario L7M 1T9 ironhorseec@hotmail.com Susy Niles: 289–838–4444 Or Ken Niles: 289–838—4205

April 2-3 Ontario Morgan Horse Club are pleased to present Mike Goebig Spring Clinic The OMHC is proud to offer the chance to work with Mike Goebig, 6 Time World Champion Park Saddle trainer. Whether you have a showring dilemma or a training issue on the trails, Mike can help. This two day clinic is full of everything you can hope to learn about: from lunging to saddle breaking to show horse maintenance. Private lessons are offered, catered lunches and silent auction are planned. The clinic will be held at Stonecroft Equine, located in Newmarket at 19940 McCowan Rd. Indoor Riding arena, beautiful barn and indoor washroom facilities and plenty of parking. For more information, please contact David Kavanagh at davidk@telus.blackberry.net or call 905-985-0691

Apr. 3, 2011 3:00–6:00 p.m. Ottawa Area Dressage Group (OADG) Membership and Directors Meeting Munster Community Centre OADG Meeting Manager 613-825-5370

3rd London Horse Sport Highland Green Stable’s Jumper Schooling Show (London)

3rd London Horse Sport Ironstone Stable Hunter Schooling Show (Windsor)

April 3 Iron Horse Equestrian Winter Show Series 2011 Hunters: Iron Horse Equestrian Complex 5244 No. 1 Sideroad Burlington, Ontario L7M 1T9 ironhorseec@hotmail.com Susy Niles: 289–838–4444 Or Ken Niles: 289–838–4205

EEE Pasture Management Workshops

Administrator — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 01:34:04 +0000

EEE is interested in improving pasture management. We will be conducting
workshops on how to improve grass growth using compost and compost tea at Twisted Pine Farm, Bright, Ontario near the end of May 2011. Watch for
times, dates and registration information.
Here is a website link that will give you some information on poisonous
plants to watch out for, and other helpful hints.

Energy-wise Prize Winner!

Administrator — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:14:34 +0000

Eco-Equine Energy helps local Twisted Pine Farm in Ayr win the Energy-wise prize in the “Green Practices for Grassroots” contest hosted by Toronto Cadora (Canadian Dressage Owners and Riders Association).

Read all about the amazing winners at the Toronto Cadora site.

Canadian Retailer for Hildalgo Jewelry – Equestrian Collection

Administrator — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:32:30 +0000

Hello!

Sherrene Kevan is now selling the Hildalgo Jewelry Equestrian Collection.

For sale through www.enviroquestltd.com

The Compost Council of Canada

Administrator — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:11:46 +0000

The Compost Council of Canada is a national non-profit, member-driven organization with a charter to advocate and advance organics residuals recycling. It serves as the central resource and network for the compost industry in Canada and, through its members, contributes to the environmental sustainability of the communities in which they operate.

Check then out to find out what is new in composting as well as members initiatives in your home town through the interactive map.

We Have Pellets!

Administrator — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:38:43 +0000

We made our second batch of pellets, and more are coming. We tested some of the batches for ability to burn, and found that they burn similiar to wood pellets. They also hold the heat well, like the charcole briquettes used to do when I used them for barbecues! We will be working on quality control for the next batches of pellets that we produce.

Making the System Work For You – Mechanization

Administrator — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:31:31 +0000

The main focus of our research is to make the pellets in the most efficient and easiest way, and to reduce our carbon footprint in the process. Most horse farms are facing economic difficulties, and therefore, we want to help other horse farms increase their bottom line, and improve their farms by going green(er). By making pellets on the farm, we have a complete closed-loop operation where the farm uses the waste to make pellets, burns the pellets for fuel to generate heat or electricity, and doesn’t need to have the waste trucked off the farm which can be costly.

Therefore, we are working on how to best set up the pelleting process for quality, consistency, and labour-reduced operation. Yes, it is easy if you have a nice nest egg or your cash flow is not restricted into buying the equipment for making pellets fast. But we don’t have that kind of cash flow, nor should we have to depend on bigger machines to worry about future maintenance problems, and maintenance in general.

Our priorities are to the care of the horses, and keeping costs down so that horse farms can generate the owner a living. That is why I decided to do the next experiment on making the pellets out of the compost. Also, having a large amount of material at one time, will make it easy to do the pelleting at one time, and you will have an ample supply of pellets to use. By the end of this week I will have photos for you on how we are progressing with our experiments.