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The following Breeders were also exhibitors at the 2008 Toronto Royal Winter Fair. Welcome and best wishes for years of successful Belgian breeding! |
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The following Breeders were also exhibitors at the 2008 Toronto Royal Winter Fair. Welcome and best wishes for years of successful Belgian breeding! |
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Welcome to New Belgian Exhibitors at the 2008 Toronto Royal Winter Fair Welcome to Glen Hughes and family who first became members of the CBHA in 2004. Glen’s father Roy was a 16 yr member of the Association starting in 1971 To date 19 horses have been registered under the Hugh Haven prefix (owner at birth). When asked for information the Hughes Family kindly responded with the following: |
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Name: Glen, Connie, Amy & Joel Hughes
Stable Name: Hugh Haven Farms
Prefix: Hugh Haven
Address: 1641 County Road 27, RR #1, Schomberg, ON |
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Located North of Hwy. 9 on Hwy. 27 in Schomberg, Hugh Haven Farms Belgians is a revival of the old times. Having bred, raised and shown Belgians, Roy Hughes may not have known the impact that he would have on his grand-daughter down the road. After raising and showing Simmental cattle, it was a shock when Amy finally got the horse that she’d been asking for over 18 years, against the wishes of Joel…who is now dubbed ‘horse boy’. What started as one is now 17 Belgians altogether; Amy and Joel each owning three and Glen with the remaining 11. With all those horses, you can expect that we’d be busy. The maternity ward will be in full swing for 2009, with 7 foals expected from resident stallions TNR’s Imperial Prince (Guster’s Imperial Lad) and C.J. Lightning (Cowden Coleddie Diamond). Everyone is all revved up until it comes time to figure out who sits up to watch the camera…most likely Joel. Everyone is involved in someway with the horses, including Susie the dog…although she’s more of a hindrance than a help sometimes. Regardless of the dog, we all work together to get the horses prepped for the spring and fall fairs. In 2006, we showed at the Royal Winter Fair for the first time and then again in 2008. We also show at several other spring and fall fairs including Schomberg, Brooklin, the CNE, Orangeville and Rockton. In addition to the many fairs, we also attend several horse sales. Sometimes it’s just to look and catch up with friends, and sometimes it could be to add to the family. Although we don’t always agree on the horse, there are a few things that in general we look for: good feet, lots of action a nice head set, or a horse that will complement something that we already have in the barn. Why don’t you come see for yourself, visitors are always welcome! |
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Welcome to New Belgian Exhibitors at the 2008 Toronto Royal Winter Fair We would like to introduce the Hollinger Family, who became members of the CBHA in 2005. Brian and son, Alex attended David Carson’s Sale and purchased the filly foal Hyjak Morgan’s Dolly Doop, consigned by Peter Maher of Lysle, ON. Thank you to the Hollinger’s for answering the following questions. |
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Name: Brian & Geraldine Hollinger, Brianna & Alex
Stable name: Silvercreek Belgians
Address: 2300 Rosebank Rd, Pickering, ON
Other persons involved in helping: Angielczyk Family and Addams Family |
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How many Belgians do you and your family currently own? 7 Are all members of your family involved? Yes When did you start showing at the Toronto Royal Winter Fair? 2007 Foals expected in 2009? 1 Foal Sires of foals expected? L.B.Shakespeare Where is your farm located? Pickering When you go to buy a horse, what is most important to you? Ability to handle the horse Do you think judges should give reasons for their placings? Yes Toughest part of getting a horse ready for the show? Clipping What are your favorite hobbies? Driving horses What is your favorite meal? Chicken |
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Welcome to New Belgian Exhibitors at the 2008 Toronto Royal Winter Fair Meet the McDougalls of Whitby, Ontario. They have been members of the CBHA for 3 years since acquiring Mister’s Tia at the Brillinger Farm Dispersal in November of 2006 and have been eagerly showing Tia and her Stable Mates. Thank you to the McDougall’s for answering the following questions. |
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Name: Gary (Father) and Craig (Son) McDougall
Stable name: Gillies Choice Belgians
Prefix: G.C.
Address: 21 Heda Court, Whitby, ON.
Other persons involved in helping: Yes, the Hollinger Family and Angielczyk Family |
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How many Belgians do you and your family currently own? 5 Are all members of your family involved? Yes, including our youngest at 8 years of age, Cole Smith. When did you start showing at the Royal? 3 Years ago Where is your farm located? Rosebank Rd, Pickering, ON When you go to buy a horse, what is most important to you? Size, foot, posture length of neck --good bone structure --breeding “bloodlines” Do you think judges should give reasons for their placings? Yes, we definitely think there should be an explanation so the younger participants can learn and improve their skills Toughest part of getting a horse ready for the show? Keeping horse groomed What are your favorite hobbies? Horses, rye and coke, family and friends. What is your favorite meal? Home cooked meal. What one thing would you like to see changed most about how Belgians are shown? More consistently shown throughout the Summer season. General Comment: Wishing the Belgian Community a Safe and Wonderful Christmas Season. We also want to take this time to thank all our friends who have helped us come this far and all the best to everyone in the 2009 Season. |
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