p 24 wefetfender ember id 1994 l 3 st pastimes ranch offers kinder gentler horseback riding by kate gilderdale correspondent horseback riding is often seen as highly competitive and that fact can be off- putting for adults who are interested in riding purely for pleasure saskia and mike brem mers who own and operate harmony ranch on warden avenue felt that it was time to offer a kinder more gen tle approach to the mature rider who just wants to have fun we specialize in adult beginners explained sask ia we do strictly western here which in the past had a fairly negative connotation with most people that ride in the last 10 years its become more legitimate the clients the bremmers attract tend to be in their 40s and 50s and find horse back riding a great stress reliever providing good exercise and a perfect way to enjoy the beauty of nature some of the people that come here used to ride as kids and then got out of it others always wanted to do it but didnt have time saskia observed for complete novices a fullygrown horse can christmas sale singing machines largest selection of pocket song kpraoke japes we also have a great selection of music books to suit your needs guitar piano fiddle harmonica flick pick cant find any stocking stuffers we have a great assortment of musical gifts and stationery brinq in this ad and qet 0 off mayfair music publication inc s con 2600 john st unit 220 maricham l3r 3w3 your purchase of 20 or more w m fax m mmq december 9 15 lii fhssacfeusa v 2 star trek generations 3k junior 4 o 4 interview with vampire s a low gown prfy hatne 6 the lion king 7 tappadiftparacbsafow 8 the professional mstargate 10 miracle on 34th street 2- cfimcs average i mpaa rating pg pg mm vjt pg mm mm pg theme violence comedy mm scifi iteay horror actcom animation comedy thriller mm drama some mm lots u mild lots puii none coarse lang noafe some some mild ixtet- none much- lots sfrroa mild sex a nudity none none much some none nona some mm none i much easier to wrap than f a large order of fries mcdonalds gift certificates are a great way to give the great taste of mcdonalds this holiday season whether theyre for the babysitter the mail carrier the person who delivers the paper or as a stocking staffer for friends and family its like putting an entire mcdonalds under the tree and 50c from each book goes to ronald mcdonald childrens charities of canada to help very special children allmarkham locations 50t from each book goes to mk dcctilldamtc restaurants 10 anniversary celebration saskia bremmers takes a ride at harmony ranch appear pxetty intimidating at close quarters from the vantage point of the saddle the ground looks an awfully long way away and trying to learn in the company of people who were practically born on a horse is a sure way of destroying even the most assured beginners selfconfidence teaching has to be patient and theres quite a bit of psychology involved she noted horseback riding is popular with business executives who are looking for a break from the pres sure of corporate life added saskia theyre great to teach because theyre very moti vated and tend to be disci plined a lot of our boarders are owned by students that we have sold horses to please see page 25 25 10 year old prices for 10 days on selected menu items 9th dec 1 9th dec eg hobos hoagie only early bird dinner deals 400 600 pm all december monday thursday hospitality nite friday 23 december santa 600 800 pm bring the kids new years eve prime rib special sg 95 it hwy7 53q8 hwy7- e east of mccowan the cathedral concert series presents featuring gary relyea with the toronto chamber society directed by david fallis with string chamber orchestra seasonal spirituals carols and motets excerpts from handels messiah and an audience singalong s saturday december 17 1994 at 800 pm cathedral of the transfiguration 10350 woodbine avenue markham all tickets 25 including gst to order tickets call 416 8724255 tt mmmmwuw gchiajm m a t 9 t i