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"A Family Tradition for 130 Years" Local rider and By Heather McCrae Special to the Star A local horse and rider have been making head- lines in the dressage ring this year. Joanne Bouwhuis an Marangai, a six-year-old Hanoverian stallion, have been partners in the shows ring for three yeas now. But this year has been particularly significant for the pair. On Sept. 22 Marangai was awarded top honors at the Canadian National Dressage Championships (East) held at Cornerstone Farms in Richmond Hill. Earning a remarkable top score of 69.64 per cent over 19 other entrants, the horse had the highest tally across the three regions (Pacific, Western and Eastern), making him the overall Canadian Champi- onin the Basic 4 Senior Di- vision. Although Marangai is owned by Francine Saun- ders of Chestnut Ridge Breeding Stables in Mill- brook, he's been trained and ridden by Joanne since he was a three-year- old. A Canadian Equestrian Federation (CEF) Level II coach, Joanne and her spouse, Fred Thornton, operate Cedarbrook Farm, a training facility on Raglan Rd. While Fred trains western reining horses, Joanne specializes in coaching young horses EF Si They finish first at Canadian National ~~ To TE mount are top di Joanne Bouwhuis with Marangai. The local team captured top honors at a national dressage competition recently, and have plans for more success in the future. and dressage enthusiasts. Dressage is a riding partnership between the rider and a well-trained horse, and in the more ad- vanced levels is truly a work of art. Instruction, or _ aids, are invisibly passed from rider to horse through contact and pres- sure, causing the horse and rider to move as one GREAT DEALS ON GREAT WHEELS JD IR NUD, CLEARQOUT SALE! 4 PONTIAC SUNFIRES 1 GRAND PRIX GTP CouPE 2 BUICK REGAL CUSTOMS 1 BUICK PARK AVENUE 3 GMC Jimmy 4x4's 3 GMC EXTENDED CAB PICKUPS 9 GMC REGULAR CAB PICKUPS 1 GMC SAFARI PASSENGER VAN 1 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 6 PONTIAC GRAND AMS 1 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM 1 GMC Sonoma Pick-up 1 GMC SUBURBAN Many More to Choose From. Over 60 Used Units in Stock. PONTIAC BUICK LIMITED 10 Vanedward Drive, Port Perry unit. oc ~ Co: For a.long time horses have been a good part of Joanne's life. Starting with riding lessons when she was 10, she eventually began competing in show Jumping and eventing, lat- er focussing on dressage. In 1986 she moved to Greystone Stables, where she gave lessons to stu- dents in. exchange for training and preparation UY for the CEF Level I exam PUtItio by the local equestrian centre's coach, John Traenor. There she also met Fred, who was man- ager of the stable. Later, in 1992, the couple moved to the 37- acre farm they live on to-. day. Currently a CEF Level II Coach, Joanne has 20 students taking lessons" from her. While many trailer their animals to her farm, some board their horses there, as well. Well known locally for her tal- ents, Joanne also gives dressage lessons at sever- ey al riding stables and pri- cent 16.2 hands, vate farms throughout the muscled sorel ch region. trained by Joanne A student herself, round. Joanne is currently ~~ "Youridein tt The ~ SC Great Blue Heron Charitable Casino & Southern Ontario's First Permanent Charitable & Bingo Facility is currently accepting applications for the following positions. i Charitable Casino * Pit Bosses (experience required) * Floorpersons (experience required) . * Dealers (experience required or completion: of a recognized dealers training course) evada | * Cashier & Cage positions I Sale The successful applicants will be enthusiastic who enjoy working with the public eye in a environment and who are, or can be, licensed Gaming Control Commission. Resumes will be decepted no later than FRIDAY, OCTOB ATTN: (POSITION APPLYING FOR) GREAT BLUE HERON CHARITABLE CASINO 21351 ISLAND RD., PORT PERRY, ONTARIO, "The Great Blue Heron is an equal opportunity employer. We thank interest, however only those selected for an interview will be FA TEAA