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28 - "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2000 by Vera Patterson The origin of The Rocky Mountain Horse is still a mys- tery, but oral history handed down through generations of Kentucky's Appalachian Mountains people, tells this story: Just before the turn of the cen- tury, a family returning to , Virginia, after the promise of a * better life failed to live up to the reality of the West, had with them a young colt still by its mothers side. This colt was trad- ed in the hills of Kentucky for provisions so that this family could continue om journey home to Virginia. The colt grew and exhibited a fine even four gait. The galt is probably hoe row the local Kentucky residents attention. The South, was already earning a reputation as the home of fine American gaited horses, such as the Amerioan Saddlebred, the Tennessee Walker and the Missouri Fox Trotter. This colt, when bred to the gaited mares of Kentucky, produced offspring that were second to none. The disposition, temperament and illingness to learn made this horse; "the horse of choice among the mountain people." With the history that this horse came from the West, many peo- ple felt that it came from the Rocky Mountains, and referred to it as "The Rocky Mountain Horse", hence the name of the breed as we know it today: It has been said of the mountain peo- ple, if you couldn't work, you couldn't eat. This horse was not considered special because the mountain people had no means to care for a "special horse". 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The horse was failing in number, and at the time that the regis was formed in 1986, only 33 horses were found, that could be considered descendents of the original Rocky Mountain Horse. As of January 1st, 2000 there were 6,700 horses in the registry. The horse has retained its natural, even four-beat lateral gait and still continues to be the easy keeper of the early days. Also contributing to the attributes of the breed is their remarkable temperament. Quality control is a priority of the association. To be certified to breed or show as a Rocky Mountain Horse, the horse must first pass a certification examina- GRIMETAL » SAV FAN WS The Rocky Mountain Horse tion by three examiners of the association. They observe and measure them, evaluate their gaits, temperament and confor- mation for any genetic faults. This breed is specifically bred for trail and pleasure riding, but they excel in many other areas such as driving, quadrilles, com- petitive and oh riding, team penning and they make a very exciting show horse. There are shows for Rocky Mountain Horses in numerous local communities and they can compete in open competition. The Rocky Mountain Horse International Show is held every year at the beautiful Kentucky Horse ~~ Park, Lexington, Kentucky on the third weekend in September. Although the Rocky Mountain horse is a gait- ed horse they are not hot. They are completely able by young and old riders BADGER RISSLER Also Carrying FENCING, RUBBER MATS & WATERERS I\Vsliks1olcRialdeltle la 1 ho "Ar <4 NOUr service Gordon L. Corner R.R.#1, Oshawa. 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PUBLIC MEETING The Durham Region Planning Committee will hold a public meeting to provide interested parties the opportunity to make comments, identify issues and provide additional infor- mation relative to the proposed Amendment. The public meeting will be held on: Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Durham Region Planning Department, Main Boardroom Whitby Mall, Fourth Floor, Lang Tower COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS? An information report outlining the details of the proposed Amendment may be obtained from the Durham Regional Planning Department. If you have any questions or comments regarding the proposed Amendment, please contact: Nancy Rutherford, Planner Tel: (905) 728-7731 (Whitby) Tel: (905) 686-1651 (Toronto) Fax: (905) 436-6612 email: nancy.rutherford @ region.durham.on.ca If you wish to make a written submission or if you wish to be notified of subsequent meetings or the adoption of the proposed Amendment, please write to the Commissioner of Planning, Box 623, Whitby, Ontario, LIN 6A3. Please include your address, telephone number and the Regional file number in your submission. APPEAL If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision for the proposed offi- cial plan amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board does not make written submissions at a public meeting or does not make written submissions before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. Wayne Arthurs AL. Georgleft, M.C.LP, R.P.P. Chair, Planning Committee Commissidner of Planning