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Summer 2012
Escarpment Magaz ine
The rain didn't dampen anyone's spirits; all the
local barns were there. One of Jennifer's for-
mer students and the current president of Geor-
gian Bay Trillium Circuit, Dru MacGregor, of
MacGregor Equestrian Farms said, "Trillium is
a great stepping stone. Everyone involved is
very encouraging. It can be very competitive
but also a relaxed atmosphere. There is a divi-
sion for everyone." Dru believes equestrian
"teaches young people about responsibility
and organization." I couldn't agree more!
Standing there in the pouring rain, I watched
as perfectly groomed, glistening white ponies
entered the muddy ring, ridden by little kids
whose feet barely cleared the saddle. These
kids' poise and the determination I saw on their
faces are something to be admired. Riding les-
sons are about more than just learning to ride
a horse. Kim Olynyk, owner of Alpine Eques-
trian, explains that showing "encourages disci-
pline, preparation, teamwork, goal setting,
and sportsmanship. It also teaches kids how to
deal with disappointment and failure."
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• Lessons • Boarding • Smr. Camps
• Bright Dust-free Indoor Arena
• Large Sand & Grass Outdoor Rings
• Half-mile Exercise Track
• Host of Trillium Show
• Available for Coaching at Shows
• On-site Schooling Show Series
• Excellent Quality Horses
for Sale & Lease
• Full A Circuit and Trillium
Show Program
• Individual Programs
for Both Horse & Rider
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G R E Y S T O N E
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