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Star-Struck EquiManiacs Fill Kitchener MuseumAugust 2011
By Jackie Bellamy
Equine Guelph’s Director Gayle Ecker, THEMUSEUM president David Strucke and Kitchener’s Mayor Carl Zehr were all present to welcome renowned equine celebrities including: top drivers Doug McNair and Scott Zeron, International level eventer Karl Slezak, famous horse breeder Doug Nash and a host of other industry professionals. The pros signed autographs and shared their horse experience engaging youth using the interactive EquiMania! stations.
face painting, diggin’ the bone box with special guest Veterinarian Brenda Gough, leg wrapping, tail braiding, grooming and more! Veteran horse breeder Doug Nash gained mixed reactions as the kids watched the birth of a foal, either exclaiming “cool” or “gross” but all were enthralled. One camper insisted the foal be named Rosie.
And of course, no one (including THEMUSEUM’s camp coordinator Mark Mastrandrea) could resist taking a ride on, ever-popular, “Shorty Legs” especially with racing silks to wear and advanced eventing competitor Karl Slezak giving riding tips! Many thanks to our equine celebrities for sharing their passion for all things equine on this special youth education day! Check out EquiMania! at THEMUSEUM up until August 28th. Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre in Guelph on Sept 24th, Brigden and Erin Fall Fairs on Oct 7th – 10th The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto November 4th – 14th Visit www.EquineGuelph.ca for more details. |