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Horses for sale
Registered Norwegian Fjords. 3-yr-old filly and two 2-yr-old geldings hitched and driven single and double. Red dun gelding, weanlings, mature mare and stallion. Deere Country Fjords, ONT. fjords@wightman.ca 519-665-2303
2009 Fjord foals, 3 fillies, 3 stud colts – drafty type- Contact: Mid’s Fjords – Anna Middleton – 306-823-4463
Percheron, 3 year old mares & geldings blacks and greys – broke single & double, on farm machinery. Contact: Tony Wallbank (519) 458-8331
Black 7 year old Draft Percheron Mares – Broke to drive. 780-675-2572
Registered Clydesdale Fillies – Three 3 year olds, very gentle and quiet PLUS miscellaneous horse drawn equipment. Contact: John Banford at 613-802-0516
Equipment for sale
DRAFT HORSE FARM EQUIPMENT; wagons, discs, harrows, seed drills, Four Massey 51 Competition plows – $325-$400 – excellent condition – original or new handles, extra handles & skimmers available Contact: Tony Wallbank (519) 458-8331
PLOW POINTS. New points made for Massey Harris, 51 walking and sulky plows. Contact Nelson Sage, Gordon Street, Thamesville, Ontario, N0P 2K0 (519) 692-4002.
ALBERTA CARRIAGE SUPPLY – www.albertacarriagesupply.com – Our Mission – “To provide a one stop shop of horse drawn vehicle parts, repairs and sourcing by horse people for horse people.”
We sell a complete line of Pioneer Equipment. We sell vehicle blue print plans and all the parts necessary to complete each vehicle. This is one of the first times this has been done that plans exist to build a vehicle for scratch. Our website works well for us. If a person has a used vehicle to sell we can advertise this as well. Now we have harness and horses for sale on the website too. We sell top of the line harness that can be customized to each person’s need. We have a skilled leatherwork man to repair harness for customers. 403-615-0054 or 403-689-0149 or fax – 403-934-5712
Veterinarians
OTTAWA VALLEY LARGE ANIMAL CLINIC, Dr.L.A. Butler, R.R.#4, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 (613) 258-5773
RUTHERFORD EQUINE SERVICES – Dr.Mark Rutherford, Specialized Equine Veterinarian, 4792 Highway #2, RR3, Gananoque, ON K7G 2V5 (613) 382-1166 or pager 536-0614 or email:rutherglen@sympatico.ca
THOUSAND ISLANDS VETERINARY SERVICES, 839 Stone St. N., Gananoque, ON K7G 1Z7 (613) 382-2900
DR. BOB WRIGHT, Veterinary Science, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Wellington Place, R.R.#1, Fergus, ON N1M 2W3 (519) 846-3412 or Fax: (519) 846-8101 or robert.wright@omafra.gov.on.ca, www.gov.on.ca/omaf/english/livestock
Organizations
Newfoundland Pony Society, PO Box 8132, St. John’s, NL, A1B 2M9. Designated under the Heritage Animal Act of Newfoundland and Labrador. A charitable organization, dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the Newfoundland Pony as a distinct heritage animal. We encourage ethical breeeding standards, maintain a registration process, and foster public awareness of the pony’s history and it’s future. Membership forms as well as other information about the society and the NL pony can be found at www.newfoundlandpony.com <http://www.newfoundlandpony.com
CANADIEN HORSE BREEDERS OF ONTARIO The Canadien Horse Breeders of Ontario (CHBO) is an independent, non profit club dedicated to preserving the traditional Canadien Horse, breed type. From light draft work/pleasure driving to riding, the Canadien Horse can do it all! For more information, contact the CHBO Secretary, Caroline Ouellette, by e-mail at caroline@ouellette.ca or visit the website at www3.sympatico.ca/mapleridge/canadienhorsebreeders.html
CANADIAN FJORD HORSE ASSOCIATION The Fjord Horse, Stout & Strong & Norwegian in Ancestry is our Lord‚Masterpiece among Domestic Animals. The Fjord horse is a general purpose horse used for dressage, English/western riding, jumping, packing, plowing, logging, combined driving. Contact: Andrea Thiel, Secretary: 136 des Pivoines, Gatineau, Quebec J9J 2G8 819-684-355 or email: andreathiel1@gmail.com
HAFLINGERS The North American Driving world‚ best kept secret. They excel at all equine endeavors from draft and farm work, to light carriage, to riding. Quiet enough for children, with enough spark and flare for the serious horse person. Discover the Haflinger today! Contact Jan Hayward, Secretary Canadian Haflinger Association, R.R.#1 Grand Bend, ON N0M 1T0
CLYDESDALE HORSE ASSOCIATION OF CANADA was organized and incorporated in 1886. It consists of ten Directors from across Canada. Current President is Calvin Martin, 3830 Mowat Road, Winnipeg, MB. Secretary/Treasurer is Marlene Langille, R.R.#2, Hopewell, NS.For more information contact‚the web site at‚canadianclydesdales.ca On it you will find information on Clydesdales and on the Association. There is also an e-mail address to contact the Secretary. Registrations, Transfers and Memberships are handled by Canadian Livestock Records in Ottawa. email: clrc@clrc.ca
ECOLOGICAL FARMERS ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO – Courses, workshops, kitchen table meetings, farm tours, farmer advisory, newsletters, all in the pursuit of ecological farming. Contact EFAO – 519-822-860
SW ONTARIO DRAFT HORSE CLUB ‚The Lines In Your Hands‚is a group effort to bring together people with an interest in working with Draft Horses, be it farming, logging, parades, showing or wagon/sleigh rides. All breeds of horses and teamsters are welcome. The focus is on training teams & teamsters, rebuilding farm equipment & vehicles, participating in draft horse events and field days,& participating in topics the group may be interested in such as care, feeding, braiding tails & manes, harnessing, vet care, single hitches etc. Contact: Tony Wallbank (519) 458-8331
TRAINING
SASKATCHEWAN WORKING TEAMSTER ASSOCIATION – Promotes the practical use of draft animals for pleasure and profit. Annual event Father’s Day weekend, teamsters & spectators gather at the Campbell farm for plowing, discing, driving, competitions for fun, log skidding, and bale racing. Niall Campbell 306) 886-2050 – www.swta.ca -teamsters@swta.ca
LEEDS COUNTY DRAFT HORSE CLUB – The Leeds County Draft Horse Club was formed in 1986. Its purpose is to promote the proper care and use of draft horses; whether it be for agricultural or recreational endeavours. Membership in the Club is $20.00 annually. This includes the cost of a monthly newsletter, as well as the opportunity to participate in meetings and other Club activities. The current membership stands at approximately 80. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month (except December), in the Toledo United Church Hall during the school year, and at members’ homes during the summer months. Every year, the Club hosts a Spring Field Day, with teams performing such tasks as plowing, discing, log-skidding, and giving wagon rides. There is always good food and good music at the field day! President: Brian Henderson (613) 926-1389 Membership: Jean Shane (613) 342-6454
SOUTHERN ONTARIO DRAFT HORSE WORKSHOPS – Learn the skills of the teamster driving our Suffolk Punch horses over our farm and through the woods. – Level I BASIC WORKSHOP: Learn the basic skills such as feeding, grooming, hoofcare, harnessing, hitching & driving one & two horses. You will get experience on various vehicles & field implements as well as an introduction to plowing with a riding plow. We will also do some logging in the woods. No previous horse experience is necessary. Each workshop is limited to 6 participants. April 22,23,24, June 3,4,5, Aug. 12,13,14, Sept.9,10,11 ●– Sleeping space & meals included in the price of $500 plus GST per person. Logging workshop, one day demonstration February 13- ● Ken and Martha Laing, 45415 Fruit Ridge Line, RR#5 St. Thomas N5P 3S9 (519) 775-2670 Email: kmlaing@orchardhillfarm.ca website: www.orchardhillfarm.ca
ONE WEEK HANDS-ON DRIVING AND DRAFT WORKSHOP – Pat Wolfe will be holding his 7th annual week long Driving and Draft – Workshop June 21 to 25, 2010 – Cost: $600, lunches included – Where: Butternut Farm, near Middleville, Ontario – When: Monday June 21 to Friday June 25 – There are many B & B’s, motels and hotels in the vicinity. For further information, check out Pat Wolfe’s website at www.patwolfefjords.com or call 613-256-0631 or email pwolfe@istar.ca.
TRAINING HORSES TO DRIVE – Pat Wolfe can train your horse to drive. Training and board: $800 a month. He also gives private lessons in driving. For further information, check out Pat Wolfe’s website at www.patwolfefjords.com or call 613-256-0631 or email pwolfe@istar.ca.
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