November 2023 - Canadian Quarter Horse Association

Bud Lyon and Canadian-bred Sumac Gunnabeflashy, by Gunnatrashya and out of a Whiz N Tag Chex daughter, marked a 252.5 to set a new senior ranch riding record.

The previous high score, 250, was set by Corey Cushing and Thecrowdlovesme in 2019.

World Champion – L2 Amt Western Pleasure – Canadian Bred: DEJA WHOO, 2019, MARE (THE LOPIN MACHINE x WHOS CHEATING WHO) Breeder/owner: SCOTT AND LINDA BERWICK, CLARENCE CREEK, ON. Exhibitor: LINDA BERWICK, CLARENCE CREEK, ON.

World Champion – L3 Amt Three Yr Old Mares – Canadian bred: ECREDILICIOUS, 2020, MARE (ECREDIBLE x FELLAS PREF) Breeder: SHAWNA F CRAWFORD, ON. Owner/exhibitor: JOSH WEAKLY, SHELBYVILLE, IL.

World Champion – L3 Open 3-Year-Old Hunter Under Saddle – IM WILLY FABULOUS, 2020 STALLION (GOOD I WILL BE x FABULICITY) Breeder: NANCY-SUE RYAN, NOCONA, TX. Owner: Canadian SANDRA MORGAN, SCOTTSDALE, AZ. Exhibitor: TAMI M THURSTON – TARBORO, NC.

World Champion – L3 Open Senior Western Pleasure – Canadian bred: AIR RYDE, 2015 GELDING (MACHINE MADE x KM HOT NUMBER) Breeder: BRENT & KATE BAMFORD, FOOTHILLS, AB. Owner: ANITA WIESCAMP, QUITMAN, TX. Exhibitor: Sara Simons, TX.

World Champion – L3 Amt Select Showmanship – Canadian bred: COOL COASTIN MACHINE, 2014, GELDING (MACHINE MADE x COOL COASTIN LADY) Breeder: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC. Owner: CAROL BETH OTNESS, DUVALL, WA. Exhibitor: SHELLEY OTNESS, WILLIAMSVILLE, IL.

World Champion – L3 Amt Select Hunter Under Saddle – ALWAYS GOODTOBE BEST 2019, GELDING (GOOD BETTER BEST x ONE HOT KATWOMAN) Breeder: JAMES P COLLIER JR. Owner/Exhibitor: Canadian SANDRA MORGAN, SCOTTSDALE, AZ.

World Champion – Headley Open Working Western Rail Stakes – Canadian bred: SUMAC GUNNABEFLASHY, 2017, GELDING (GUNNATRASHYA x CHICS GRACEFUL WHIZ) Breeder: DONALD SOBEY, TRENTON, NOVA SCOTIA, Owner: LESLIE VAGNEUR LANGE, JOHNSTOWN, CO (PRO). n Exhibitor: BUD LYON, WHITESBORO, TX (PRO).

World Champion – 3-Year-Old Versatility Challenge – QUEEN OV HEARTS, 2020 MARE (MACHINE MADE X HP ONLY THE BEST) Breeder: MARIANN HARRINGTON/JOE PRAUSE CABOT, AR. Owner: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL BLACK CREEK, BC. GIL GALYEAN, OK.

World Champion – Level 3 Senior Ranch Riding – Canadian bred: SUMAC GUNNABEFLASHY, 2017, GELDING (GUNNATRASHYA x CHICS GRACEFUL WHIZ) Breeder: DONALD SOBEY, TRENTON, NOVA SCOTIA, Owner: LESLIE VAGNEUR LANGE, JOHNSTOWN, CO (PRO). n Exhibitor: BUD LYON, WHITESBORO, TX (PRO).

World Champion – Level 2 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure – Canadian bred: NO DOUBT I M SLEEPN, 2021 GELDING (NO DOUBT IM LAZY x SLEEP MACHINE) Breeder/Owner: WILLIAM W COXBRANTFORD, ON. Exhibitor: DILLON VAUGHN

Reserve World Champion – L3 Open Senior Western Pleasure – Canadian bred: THE WHOO, 2017 GELDING (THE LOPIN MACHINE x WHOS CHEATING WHO) Breeder: SCOTT & LINDA BERWICK, CLARENCE CREEK, ON. Owner: LINDA BALL SARGENT, EUSTIS, FL. Exhibitor: Shane Dowdy, TX.

Reserve World Champion – L1 Hunter Under Saddle – Canadian bred: KRUZN SOUTH, 2021, GELDING (ITS A SOUTHERN THING x INVITATION TO GLORY) Breeder: TERRY ROBERTS, SPRUCE GROVE, AB. Owner: KAYLA AND MATT BUDINE, OAKDALE, CA. Exhibitor: Canadian ALYSE B ROBERTS, PURCELL, OK

Reserve World Champion – L1 Amt Select Trail – Canadian bred: A GOOD OHK KRYMSUN, 2011, MARE (ONE HOT KRYMSUN x GOOD N LACEY) Breeder: HERB BEST, NEW GLASGOW, NS. Owner/Exhibitor: ANN H ROBERTS, DURHAM, CT.

Reserve World Champion – L3 Amt Select Hunt Seat Equitation – Canadian bred: COOL COASTIN MACHINE, 2014, GELDING (MACHINE MADE x COOL COASTIN LADY) Breeder: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC. Owner: CAROL BETH OTNESS, DUVALL, WA. Exhibitor: SHELLEY OTNESS, WILLIAMSVILLE, IL.

Reserve World Champion – L2 Amt Select Western Pleasure – Canadian bred: SLEEP N THE MOONLITE, 2017, GELDING (ONLY IN THE MOONLITE x SLEEP MACHINE) Breeder/ Owner/ Exhibitor: WILLIAM W COX, BRANTFORD, ON.

Bronze – L2 Amt Select Showmanship at Halter – Canadian bred: SHESA HOT SELECTION, 2012, MARE (EXTREMELY HOT CHIPS x EMERALD SELECTION) Breeder: TRACY RINZEMA, KEENE, ON. Owner: JEFF PARDUHN 1994 REV TRUST, EDMOND, OK. Exhibitor: MONICA PARDUHN, EDMOND, OK

Bronze – L3 Non Pro 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure – FOXY CLEOPATRAA, 2020, MARE (BATT MAN x ZIPPOS TOUCH OF GOLD) Breeder: BRET KELHAM. Owner: ROBERT D FOWLER, XENIA, OH. Exhibitor: Canadian, SARAH P NIMIGAN, XENIA, OH.

Bronze – L3 Working Western Rail – Canadian bred: SUMAC GUNNABEFLASHY, 2017, GELDING (GUNNATRASHYA x CHICS GRACEFUL WHIZ) Breeder: DONALD SOBEY, TRENTON, NOVA SCOTIA. Exhibitor: BUD LYON, WHITESBORO, TX (PRO). Owner: LESLIE VAGNEUR LANGE, GREELEY, CO (PRO).

Bronze – L2 Junior Trail – Canadian bred: SHE WILL BE SOMEBODY, 2018, MARE (VS CODE BLUE x SOMEBODY WILL KNOW) Breeder: ROD JEFFRIES, SHANNONVILLE, ON. Owner: TRACY L HRITZ, WASHINGTON, PA. Exhibitor: ALEXANDRIA BRYNER, VANDERBILT, PA (PRO).

Bronze – L1 Hunter Under Saddle – ALWAYS GOODTOBE BEST 2019, GELDING (GOOD BETTER BEST x ONE HOT KATWOMAN) Breeder: JAMES P COLLIER JR. Owner: Canadian SANDRA MORGAN, SCOTTSDALE, AZ. Exhibitor: Sara Simons. TX.

Bronze – L3 Open 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure – QUEEN OV HEARTS, 2020 MARE (MACHINE MADE X HP ONLY THE BEST) Breeder: MARIANN HARRINGTON/JOE PRAUSE CABOT, AR. Owner: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL BLACK CREEK, BC. GIL GALYEAN, OK.

Bronze – Level 2 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure – StillRockinTheHouse, 2021 STALLION (The Best Martini x Prissy Legs) Breeder: UNIVERSITY OF FLA FOUNDATION GAINESVILLE, FL. Owner: JAMES WEIR SCOTTSDALE AZ. Exhibitor: Canadian DAVID ARCHER SPRINGTOWN TX.

4^th – L1 Amt Hunter Under Saddle – SOUTHERN COUTURE, 2018, MARE (ITS A SOUTHERN THING x ALL ABOUT COUTURE) breeder: DEBBIE L HODDE, Owned & Exhibitor: MEAGAN FAHLMAN, DILKE, SK.

4^th – L2 Amt Three Yr Old Gelding – YELLOWSTOANE, 2020, GELDING (GRAND SLAM TOUCHDOWN x FG SEND MORE ROSES) breeder: GARY AND/OR LINDA GORDON Owner: LAURA LOUISE MCARTHUR, MULMUR, ON.

4^th – L2 Junior Western Riding – LOPIN MAKES ME LAZY, 2018, GELDING (LAZY LOPER x ONE SOUTHERN GLOW) Breeder: DARREN M PUTNAM, CABOT, AR. Owner: SHARON J FORBES-HANKS, MORDEN, MB. Exhibitor: JOHN BRIGGS, PILOT POINT, TX (PRO).

4^th – L3 Amt Select Performance Halter Geldings – Canadian bred: COOL COASTIN MACHINE, 2014, GELDING (MACHINE MADE x COOL COASTIN LADY) Breeder: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC. Owner: CAROL BETH OTNESS, DUVALL, WA. Exhibitor: SHELLEY OTNESS, WILLIAMSVILLE, IL.

5^th – L2 Amt Select Hunter Under Saddle – Canadian bred: RIGHT HOTT, 2018, GELDING (HOTTI IN THE HOUSE x YOU KNOW THATS RIGHT) Breeder: LISA SCERBO, ON Owner/Exhibitor: SUSAN MCGILLIVRAY, HAGERSVILLE, ON.

5^th – L3 Amt Select Western Pleasure – Canadian bred: THE WHOO, 2017, GELDING (THE LOPIN MACHINE x WHOS CHEATING WHO) Breeder: SCOTT AND LINDA BERWICK, CLARENCE CREEK, ON. Owner: LINDA BALL SARGENT, EUSTIS, FL.

5^th – L2 Two Yr Old Western Pleasure – THE CHROME SHOPPE, 2021, STALLION (NO DOUBT IM LAZY x MADE BY J) Breeder: SUPERIOR CARE MANAGEMENT LLC, TULSA, OK. Owner: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC. Exhibitor: JUSTIN MELVIN, TULSA, OK.

6^th – L2 Amt Select Western Pleasure – Canadian bred: CHASING BATTERFLIES, 2016, MARE (BATT MAN x WHOS CHEATING WHO) Breeder: SCOTT AND LINDA BERWICK, CLARENCE CREEK, ON. Owner/ Exhibitor: PAMELA M JONES, CIRCLEVILLE, OH.

6^th – L3 Junior Trail – Canadian bred: SHE WILL BE SOMEBODY, 2018, MARE (VS CODE BLUE x SOMEBODY WILL KNOW) Breeder: ROD JEFFRIES, SHANNONVILLE, ON. Owner: TRACY L HRITZ, WASHINGTON, PA. Exhibitor: ALEXANDRIA BRYNER, VANDERBILT, PA (PRO).

6^th – L3 Amt Select Western Pleasure – Canadian bred: SLEEP N THE MOONLITE, 2017, GELDING (ONLY IN THE MOONLITE x SLEEP MACHINE) Breeder/ Owner/ Exhibitor: WILLIAM W COX, BRANTFORD, ON.

7^t^h – L3 Amt Select Hunt Seat Equitation – AL B MAKING MEMORIES, 2015, GELDING (ALLOCATE YOUR ASSETS x FOXY LEAGUERS SHADOW) Breeder: Canadian PAMELA DOOLIN, TOMBALL, TX. Owner/Exhibitor: Canadian LEENA VERONICA VOLMER, OAK POINT, TX.

7^th – L3 Three Yr Old Geldings – YELLOWSTOANE, 2020, GELDING (GRAND SLAM TOUCHDOWN x FG SEND MORE ROSES) Breeder: GARY AND/OR LINDA GORDON, TX. Owner: LAURA LOUISE MCARTHUR, MULMUR, ON. Exhibitor: TOM ROBERTSON, SALINE, MI (PRO).

7^th – L2 Senior Trail – MAYBELINE, 2015, MARE (BATT MAN x RL SUDDEN FANCY) Breeder: JACK D CREDITT. Owner: ANNIKA I REAR, RIPLEY, ON. Exhibitor: SUZANNE DUQUETTE, GLENCOE, ON.

7^th – Level 3 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure – STILLROCKINTHEHOUSE, 2021 STALLION (The Best Martini x Prissy Legs) Breeder: UNIVERSITY OF FLA FOUNDATION GAINESVILLE, FL. Owner: JAMES WEIR SCOTTSDALE AZ. Exhibitor: Canadian DAVID ARCHER SPRINGTOWN TX.

8^th – L3 Amt Three Yr Old Geldings – YELLOWSTOANE, 2020, GELDING (GRAND SLAM TOUCHDOWN x FG SEND MORE ROSES) breeder: GARY AND/OR LINDA GORDON Owner/ Exhibitor: LAURA LOUISE MCARTHUR, MULMUR, ON.

8^th – L2 Junior Western Riding – Canadian bred: ISTHATCOOLWITHYOU, 2018, GELDING (LL COOL BAY x SHEZ LOPIN LAZY) Breeder: WILLIAM W COX, BRANTFORD, ON. Owner: KERRY WILLIAMS, CHANDLER, AZ. Exhibitor: BETH CLEMONS, SCOTTSDALE, AZ (PRO)

8^t^h – L3 Senior Reining – Canadian bred: SUMAC GUNNABEFLASHY, 2017, GELDING (GUNNATRASHYA x CHICS GRACEFUL WHIZ) Breeder: DONALD SOBEY, NOVA SCOTIA, Exhibitor: BUD LYON, WHITESBORO, TX (PRO) Owner: LESLIE VAGNEUR LANGE, JOHNSTOWN, CO (PRO).

8^th – L3 Amt Select Western Horsemanship – Canadian Bred: COOL COASTIN MACHINE, 2014, GELDING (MACHINE MADE x COOL COASTIN LADY) Breeder: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC. Owner: CAROL BETH OTNESS, DUVALL, WA. Exhibitor: SHELLEY OTNESS, WILLIAMSVILLE, IL.

9^th – L1 Amt Trail – Canadian bred: ISTHATCOOLWITHYOU, 2018, GELDING (LL COOL BAY x SHEZ LOPIN LAZY) Breeder: WILLIAM W COX, BRANTFORD, ON. Owner/exhibitor: KERRY WILLIAMS, CHANDLER, AZ.

9^t^h – L3 Amt Select Hunt Seat Equitation – LOPIN MAKES ME LAZY, 2018, GELDING (LAZY LOPER x ONE SOUTHERN GLOW) Breeder: DARREN M PUTNAM, CABOT, AR. Owner/ Exhibitor: SHARON J FORBES-HANKS, MORDEN, MB.

9^th – L3 Amt Select Performance Halter Geldings – LOPIN MAKES ME LAZY, 2018, GELDING (LAZY LOPER x ONE SOUTHERN GLOW) Breeder: DARREN M PUTNAM, CABOT, AR. Owner/ Exhibitor: SHARON J FORBES-HANKS, MORDEN, MB.

10^th – L2 Junior Hunter Under Saddle – SOUTHERN COUTURE, 2018, MARE (ITS A SOUTHERN THING x ALL ABOUT COUTURE) breeder: DEBBIE L HODDE, exhibitor: MANDIE L BERRYHILL, TALALA, OK. Owner: MEAGAN FAHLMAN, DILKE, SK.

10^th – 3-Year-Old Versatility Challenge – Canadian bred: TOO HELEN BACK 2020 GELDING (MY SLEEPY VALENTINE, x HELEN HYWATER) Breeder: DONNA BIDDULPH, POUCE COUPE, BC. Owner / Exhibitor: KRISTY L. MCCANN, WA.

10^th – L3 Amt Select Western Riding – MADE BY J, 2012, MARE (MACHINE MADE x DARK JASMINE) Breeder: SUSAN L OSTRANDER Owner: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC. Exhibitor: CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC.

11^th – L3 Junior Western Riding – LOPIN MAKES ME LAZY, 2018, GELDING (LAZY LOPER x ONE SOUTHERN GLOW) Breeder: DARREN M PUTNAM, CABOT, AR. Owner: SHARON J FORBES-HANKS, MORDEN, MB. Exhibitor: JOHN BRIGGS, PILOT POINT, TX (PRO)

11^th – L1 Amt Select Trail – Canadian bred: LITES OFF IM SLEEPIN, 2013, GELDING (TOO SLEEPY TO ZIP x IM POPPIN GOOD) Breeder: BARRY FOOTE, BRANDON, MB. Owner/Exhibitor: JENNIFER S MORRIS, PLATTEVILLE, CO.

11^th – 3-Year-Old Versatility Challenge – Canadian bred: BEST LUKEN VALENTINE 2020 BLUE ROAN GELDING (MY SLEEPY VALENTINE x LOPN ON THE REDLINE,) Breeder: APRIL I. WOOSTER, LUSELAND, SK. Owner: ANEL TRAMMELL, GRASS VALLEY, CA. Exhibitor: COLTIN GREY CRYSTAL, EMMETT, ID.

11^th – L3 Amt Select Western Horsemanship – LOPIN MAKES ME LAZY, 2018, GELDING LAZY LOPER x ONE SOUTHERN GLOW) Breeder: DARREN M PUTNAM, CABOT, AR. Owner / Ehibitor: SHARON J FORBES-HANKS, MORDEN, MB.

17^th – L2 Amt Select Trail – Canadian bred: A GOOD OHK KRYMSUN, 2011, MARE (ONE HOT KRYMSUN x GOOD N LACEY) Breeder: HERB BEST, NEW GLASGOW, NS. Owner/Exhibitor: ANN H ROBERTS, DURHAM, CT.

12^th – L3 Amt Aged Geldings – Canadian bred: BUSTER BROWNS A STAR, 2000, GELDING (THE NEXT STAR x MISS DORGAN 89) Breeder: BARBARA LOCKYER, ON. Owner/ exhibitor: RACHEL LEE MUNDELL, KINGSTON, WA

13^th – L1 Hunter Under Saddle – Canadian bred: RIGHT HOTT, 2018, GELDING (HOTTI IN THE HOUSE x YOU KNOW THATS RIGHT) Breeder: LISA SCERBO, ON Owner: SUSAN MCGILLIVRAY, HAGERSVILLE, ON. Exhibitor: SUZANNE DUQUETTE, GLENCOE, ON.

13^th – L3 Amt Select Hunter Under Saddle – Canadian bred: RIGHT HOTT, 2018, GELDING (HOTTI IN THE HOUSE x YOU KNOW THATS RIGHT) Breeder: LISA SCERBO, ON Owner/ Exhibitor SUSAN MCGILLIVRAY, HAGERSVILLE, ON.

15^th – L1 Trail – Canadian bred: CHASING BATTERFLIES, 2016, MARE (BATT MAN x WHOS CHEATING WHO) Breeder: SCOTT AND LINDA BERWICK, CLARENCE CREEK, ON. Owner: PAMELA M JONES, CIRCLEVILLE, OH. Exhibitor: SARAH J BERNATOWICZ, CANAL WINCHESTER, OH (PRO).

18^th – L2 Senior Western Riding – Canadian bred: MADE LIKE J, 2017, MARE (ONLY IN THE MOONLITE x MADE BY J) Breeder: CORY SEEBACH/CANDICE HALL, BLACK CREEK, BC. Owner: ROBERT JOHNSON, HERNANDO, MS

Exhibitor: NIKKOLE L RIDDLE, GAINESVILLE, TX.

19^th – L2 Amt Trail – MAYBELINE, 2015, MARE (BATT MAN x RL SUDDEN FANCY) Breeder: JACK D CREDITT. Owner / exhibitor: ANNIKA I REAR, RIPLEY, ON.

19^th – L2 Amt Select Trail – Canadian bred: LITES OFF IM SLEEPIN, 2013, GELDING (TOO SLEEPY TO ZIP x IM POPPIN GOOD) Breeder: BARRY FOOTE, BRANDON, MB. Owner/Exhibitor: JENNIFER S MORRIS, PLATTEVILLE, CO.

19^th – L2 Junior Trail – LOPIN MAKES ME LAZY, 2018, GELDING LAZY LOPER x ONE SOUTHERN GLOW) Breeder: DARREN M PUTNAM, CABOT, AR. Owner: SHARON J FORBES-HANKS, MORDEN, MB. Exhibitor: AUSTIN LESTER, ADRIAN, MI.

20^th – L2 Senior Trail – Canadian bred: A GOOD OHK KRYMSUN, 2011, MARE (ONE HOT KRYMSUN x GOOD N LACEY) Breeder: HERB BEST NEW GLASGOW, NS. Owner: ANN H ROBERTS, DURHAM, CT. Exhibitor: EUGENE SPAGNOLA, HARWINTON, CT (PRO).

21^th – L2 Senior Trail – Canadian bred: ISTHATCOOLWITHYOU, 2018, GELDING (LL COOL BAY x SHEZ LOPIN LAZY) Breeder: WILLIAM W COX, BRANTFORD, ON. Owner: KERRY WILLIAMS, CHANDLER, AZ. Exhibitor: BETH CLEMONS, SCOTTSDALE, AZ (PRO).

24^th – L2 Junior Ranch Riding – Canadian bred: LIL CHICS CASH, 2018, STALLION (LIL JOE CASH x A GENUINE CHIC) Breeder/ Owner: SUE AND RICHARD TURPIN, ALVINSTON, ON. Exhibitor: LINDSAY HAYES-COFELL, LONDON, ON.

30^th – L2 Amt Select Ranch Riding – Canadian bred: JT HAUNTED JOSE, 2011, GELDING (PEPINICS SMOKIN GUN x JT TALLYS GHOST) Breeder: J T TOM KING CORNING, SK. Owner: ALEX & MARY ANN JENSEN, RUMSEY, AB. Exhibitor: MARY-ANN JENSEN, RUMSEY, AB.

Shannon Burwash was a leader and a lover of the horse industry across Canada. These scholarships are awarded to deserving students who are focused on getting a post-secondary education and becoming involved in the horse industry in their future.

KATHERINE MOYES is currently in her third year studying Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary. Last summer, she worked in a research lab at the University of Calgary focusing on horse parasitology in Alberta. Post- graduation, Katie aims to continue her research, especially in equine-related studies. Horses have been Katie’s lifelong passion, with her family owning and raising horses ever since she was born. Katie has been riding horses since age 3 and started competing regularly in Reining at age 7.

After years of hard work and dedication, she had the opportunity to compete in the North American Affiliate Championships in Oklahoma City in November 2022. Her involvement in Reining Alberta has been ongoing, and she aspires to take on executive leadership roles within the organization in the future.

Katie plans to turn her love for horses into a career, embracing the equine industry with enthusiasm and dedication.

KAITLYN BUSSON is entering her second year in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at the University of Calgary.

Prior to starting this degree she spent two years working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Bio-veterinary Science and Equine Science at Dalhousie University.

Busson proudly calls Elmworth, Alberta home, and grew up on a small family farm and spent six years competing in High School Rodeo, having many opportunities to compete at both the national and international level. Breakaway roping is the rodeo event that she is most passionate about and enjoys competing in this event when time permits. Horses have been a large part of my Busson’s life, even outside of the arena. Growing up she also earned to appreciate horses while using them on the farm and doing lots of trail riding with her family and friends.

“I have had the unique opportunity to work with horses in the equine hospital that I work at and as part of my academic courses. My relationship with horses and role in the equine industry has greatly influenced my decision to attend a veterinary medicine program and my desire to continue working with horses throughout my career.”

ANABELLE MENARD Is a first-year student at the University of Guelph, and is honoured to be a recipient of Shannon Burwash’s scholarship award. From a young age, she has been fascinated with horses, and has strived to achieve goals that would lead to a career in the horse industry. Menard began taking riding lessons at 8 years old and started volunteering at a barn when she was 11 ears old. Eventually she started working as a stable hand, trail guide and camp leader. In 2020, she began working at dressage barn teaching low-level dressage to beginners, and facilitating therapeutic riding lessons. She has completed her Equestrian Canada rider levels 1 through 6 and hopes to one day earn instructor certification.

Menard’s focus has been primarily on dressage, but has taken up western riding, with an interest specifically in barrel racing. Having competed in both disciplines over the years, she finds enjoyment in the show ring no matter what saddle she is sitting in. Horses are her true passion, but she also shares that she is passionate about music and taught piano and singing for five years at a music school in her hometown.

MAGGIE FRASER is entering her first year at the University of Alberta to study for a Bachelor of Science in Animal Health – Food Animals. Her ultimate goal is to be accepted into the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Calgary and to become a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) specializing in equine and large animals.

Fraser’s passion has always been riding; she has been riding for over twelve years, with experience in English and Western riding. She has competed in numerous hunter shows and gymkhanas. She was an active member of the DeWinton Pony Club for eight years and loved working as a mentor with the club’s junior members.

Maggie was employed for two summers as an Animal health intern and Polo Groom through Careers Next Generation. Maggie states, “I have been lucky enough to be employed by Revas Polo Ranch for the last two summers, working 40+ hours a week with horse fitness, tack and barn maintenance, and primary medical care, where I expanded my knowledge and skill level. I got to work for and with extremely talented equine specialists, which was an invaluable experience.” She has also played competitive volleyball for the past four years and coached with the youth recreational leagues for her club team. She is thrilled to be accepted as one of the recipients of the Shannon Burwash Memorial Scholarship recipients.

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