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The Golden Horse with the Golden Heart
Welcome to the
Nova Scotia Haflinger Club's Web Site
Here you will find many interesting facts about the Haflinger Horse, photos and information regarding the Nova Scotia Haflinger Club.
Whether you are a Haflinger enthusiast, or love horses of all breeds, there will be something here for you. We welcome your input and improvement to this site so please take some time to send us a comment before you leave. Thank you and enjoy your browse.
Visit us at shows, clinics, and local Exhibitions. We are a friendly group and we love to share our stories about the wonderful Haflinger Horse.
Nova Scotia Haflinger Club's Web Site
Here you will find many interesting facts about the Haflinger Horse, photos and information regarding the Nova Scotia Haflinger Club.
Whether you are a Haflinger enthusiast, or love horses of all breeds, there will be something here for you. We welcome your input and improvement to this site so please take some time to send us a comment before you leave. Thank you and enjoy your browse.
Visit us at shows, clinics, and local Exhibitions. We are a friendly group and we love to share our stories about the wonderful Haflinger Horse.
News:
Jan 27th, 2019
As of the last AGM on the 27th of January we have elected a new Board configuration.
President is Holly Stillwell (formally our club secretary)
Vice President is Scott Blakeney (replacing Cyril Durling)
Secretary is Lisa Clements
Treasurer is Janet Trimper (retains position)
Directors are Gillian Allan (former President), Ardith Hatch (Calendars) and Debbie Lewis (new this year)
The Board is responsible for the management of the NSHC but are ultimately accountable to the members.
As of the last AGM on the 27th of January we have elected a new Board configuration.
President is Holly Stillwell (formally our club secretary)
Vice President is Scott Blakeney (replacing Cyril Durling)
Secretary is Lisa Clements
Treasurer is Janet Trimper (retains position)
Directors are Gillian Allan (former President), Ardith Hatch (Calendars) and Debbie Lewis (new this year)
The Board is responsible for the management of the NSHC but are ultimately accountable to the members.
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Nova Scotia Haflinger Club President’s Message January 2019 This past year has been good for the Nova Scotia Haflinger Club. Our finances and membership are stable, and the members have been busy with their horses. Financially we are maintaining a healthy bank balance. Our fundraiser this year was the Haflinger Calendar put together by Ardith Hatch; also, Haflinger Decals were sold to help raise club funds. We sponsored classes at the Annapolis Valley Ex and Queen’s County Ex. And donated to the IWK telethon. The Canadian Haflinger Association did not support the Provincial clubs in 2018, having put promotional funds into an ad campaign in the Canadian Horse Journal. Several of our club members and their horses were featured in the ads. We also welcomed new members to the club roster. Highlights from the past year include numerous activities involving members and their Haflingers. Our members participated in Haflinger classes at the Spring Draft Show, the Annapolis Valley Ex and the Queen’s County Ex. Our PEI member is part of an Equine Agility club from England. Each month she gets a new agility course and sends in a video tape of her horse completing the course for an evaluation. She is now working on liberty training with her Haffy. Sounds like fun! A great day of driving with the Lewis family clan brought members from across NS to Bass River for a Trail Drive and lunch. We met for three General meetings in January, June and November. Our November meeting was combined with a Christmas Party with great laughter, gift exchange and good fun. Unfortunately we did not host any clinics this year. We have an active FaceBook page and website with many people from around the world viewing our content. I have sat as president for the past two years and my observation is that I know there are more Haflingers in our province than are represented by the membership. It would be wonderful to reach out to those Haflinger owners who may be looking for the community of our club or information on training and feeding of their Haflinger. I don’t mind picking up the phone and calling. I will be stepping down as president of the Nova Scotia Haflinger Club as I expect to become more involved in the Canadian Haflinger Association. I am confident that my successor will carry on growing the club in many directions. I will remain on the board as past-president to assist in every way. This organization relies on its willing volunteers and many thanks go to the board and members at large who have significantly contributed to club events. Every Haflinger and every member is important to this club. We have expanded our boundaries to all three maritime provinces and hopefully will continue this relationship. Hug A Haffy Day Gillian Allan NSHC President 2018 |
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Ocular Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) in Haflinger and Belgian Horses
Researchers at the Veterinary Genetics Laboratory and UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine investigated ocular Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) in the Haflinger and Belgian breeds and determined that a recessive mode of inheritance explains some of the genetic components involved in the development of this cancer. They also discovered a DNA marker that identifies horses at higher risk for this cancer occurring on the limbus (junction of the cornea and the sclera) and/or third eye lid. ... read more...
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Gillian Allan: I am selling tickets on this beautifully crafted, 18" X 18" plaque made of solid wood by artist Mary Donkin. It will look lovely in your home or tack room. It was donated to Nova Scotia Haflinger Club (NSHC) as a fund raiser and all proceeds go to the Nova Scotia Haflinger Club and Canadian Haflinger Association. The NSHC is a non-profit club promoting the Haflinger Horse breed. We raise money to support select charities and groups in Nova Scotia. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Contact me for tickets. Gillian Allan @ follyfarm@seasidehighspeed.com |
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Nov 18th, 2018: - Wolfville, NS
At the largest attended NSEF Awards Reception at the Old Orchard Inn on Sunday, November 18th, NSEF members were recognized.
Our President 'Gillian Allan' received the Nova Scotia Equs xx President's Award for 'VOLUNTEER of the YEAR'.
The club congradulates Gillian and family even though she had to miss the NSHC Christmas meeting and dinner which ran at the same time as the awards.
Thanks to the NSEF for permission to include this picture and please visit their site at 'http://www.horsenovascotia.ca/' for more information and also remember membership/insurance renewal time is coming up.
At the largest attended NSEF Awards Reception at the Old Orchard Inn on Sunday, November 18th, NSEF members were recognized.
Our President 'Gillian Allan' received the Nova Scotia Equs xx President's Award for 'VOLUNTEER of the YEAR'.
The club congradulates Gillian and family even though she had to miss the NSHC Christmas meeting and dinner which ran at the same time as the awards.
Thanks to the NSEF for permission to include this picture and please visit their site at 'http://www.horsenovascotia.ca/' for more information and also remember membership/insurance renewal time is coming up.
Nov 18th, 2018 - NSHC Christams Party -
the Crossroads Restaurant in Curry's Corner, Windsor NS.
This years get together included our NSHC year end meeting chaired by 'VP'- Cyril Durling as our Pres. Gillian was off getting some award (see above article), then lunch and completing with a 'Yankee Swap' of Christmas gifts.
Note: from our Treasurer Janet Trimper: Just a friendly reminder.... as you think about renewing your
NSHC membership for 2019 {due Dec.31st}, we are now set up to receive email money transfers.
Single membership – $ 15.00
Family membership – $ 25.00 ( up to and including age 18)
Remember also the Nova Scotia Haflinger Club - Annual General Meeting is January 20th (storm date 27th) in Elmsdale,NS Sobeys store. Open to anyone interested in Haflingers or the club.
the Crossroads Restaurant in Curry's Corner, Windsor NS.
This years get together included our NSHC year end meeting chaired by 'VP'- Cyril Durling as our Pres. Gillian was off getting some award (see above article), then lunch and completing with a 'Yankee Swap' of Christmas gifts.
Note: from our Treasurer Janet Trimper: Just a friendly reminder.... as you think about renewing your
NSHC membership for 2019 {due Dec.31st}, we are now set up to receive email money transfers.
Single membership – $ 15.00
Family membership – $ 25.00 ( up to and including age 18)
Remember also the Nova Scotia Haflinger Club - Annual General Meeting is January 20th (storm date 27th) in Elmsdale,NS Sobeys store. Open to anyone interested in Haflingers or the club.
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WORMING - Contributed by Janet Trimper
Worming trick that I tried today. Works quite well and no fight. I would suggest giving carrots at other times to avoid association. Someone else told me that they slather a piece of bread with the wormer, fold it over and their horse gobbles it down. Will try that next time. |
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A Letter to our membership - Spring 2018
Good Day, In these coldest days of the year, we are remembering past escapades with our Haflinger horses and dreaming of the spring, summer and fall when we are able to ride, drive and enjoy our Haflingers without frostbitten fingers.
My name is Gillian Allan and I am writing to you in my role as President of the Nova Scotia Haflinger Club. At our last meeting I volunteered to write to the membership and ask them what we, the board, can do better to engage you and your Haflinger horse(s) in our vibrant club that includes members in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
As I look back over that past year, I am amazed by the number of activities that our members have participated in. Some of these events are sponsored by the club and others are equine events that we have taken our Haflingers to on our own. I am sure I have not included all the different events because I have not talked to everyone to see what they are doing with their horses. It would be an eye opener to learn what everyone is doing with their horses over the year.
Highlights from the past year that I am aware of include:
● Hosting the CHA Annual General Meeting with an afternoon clinic by Janice Bennett.
● Members participated in Haflinger classes at the Spring Draft Show, the Annapolis Valley Ex and the Queen’s County Ex.
● Some members showcased their Haflingers in driving classes in the NS Driving Society show, the NS Provincial Ex and the Sherbrooke Village Traditional Day of Driving.
● A large day of driving with the Lewis family clan brought members from across NS to Bass River for a Trail Drive and lunch.
● We met for four meetings in January, April, June and November; although our September meeting was cancelled. Our November meeting was combined with a Christmas Party with great laughter, gift exchange and good fun.
● We have an active FaceBook page and website with many people from around the world viewing our content. I am interested in knowing what you are doing with your Haflinger and whether you are interested in joining together with other haflinger owners for clinics, trail rides and drives, shows or social functions that may not include the horses.
I am interested in knowing what you are doing with your Haflinger and whether you are interested in joining together with other haflinger owners for clinics, trail rides and drives, shows or social functions that may not include the horses.
Some suggested clinics that may interest you are:
● Developing your horse with ground driving ● Working with your horse hauling logs
● Carriage driving ● Driving draft harness hitches; single, team, 4 and 6
● Western pleasure ● English pleasure
● Ultimate trail obstacles ● Judging Haflingers
Some suggested activities that may interest you are:
● Trail rides and or trail drives ● Overnight camping with your Haflinger ● Maritime Haflinger Show
The NSHC AGM will be held on January 21 at the SuperStore Community Room in Elmsdale NS at 1pm. We have chosen this location to be central to as many members as possible. We will be renewing memberships at this time - $15 for individual and $25 for a family. We hope to have a discussion on events that we can arrange to engage Haflinger owners with their horses. Join us and bring your ideas to the table.
Sincerely, Gillian Allan
Good Day, In these coldest days of the year, we are remembering past escapades with our Haflinger horses and dreaming of the spring, summer and fall when we are able to ride, drive and enjoy our Haflingers without frostbitten fingers.
My name is Gillian Allan and I am writing to you in my role as President of the Nova Scotia Haflinger Club. At our last meeting I volunteered to write to the membership and ask them what we, the board, can do better to engage you and your Haflinger horse(s) in our vibrant club that includes members in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
As I look back over that past year, I am amazed by the number of activities that our members have participated in. Some of these events are sponsored by the club and others are equine events that we have taken our Haflingers to on our own. I am sure I have not included all the different events because I have not talked to everyone to see what they are doing with their horses. It would be an eye opener to learn what everyone is doing with their horses over the year.
Highlights from the past year that I am aware of include:
● Hosting the CHA Annual General Meeting with an afternoon clinic by Janice Bennett.
● Members participated in Haflinger classes at the Spring Draft Show, the Annapolis Valley Ex and the Queen’s County Ex.
● Some members showcased their Haflingers in driving classes in the NS Driving Society show, the NS Provincial Ex and the Sherbrooke Village Traditional Day of Driving.
● A large day of driving with the Lewis family clan brought members from across NS to Bass River for a Trail Drive and lunch.
● We met for four meetings in January, April, June and November; although our September meeting was cancelled. Our November meeting was combined with a Christmas Party with great laughter, gift exchange and good fun.
● We have an active FaceBook page and website with many people from around the world viewing our content. I am interested in knowing what you are doing with your Haflinger and whether you are interested in joining together with other haflinger owners for clinics, trail rides and drives, shows or social functions that may not include the horses.
I am interested in knowing what you are doing with your Haflinger and whether you are interested in joining together with other haflinger owners for clinics, trail rides and drives, shows or social functions that may not include the horses.
Some suggested clinics that may interest you are:
● Developing your horse with ground driving ● Working with your horse hauling logs
● Carriage driving ● Driving draft harness hitches; single, team, 4 and 6
● Western pleasure ● English pleasure
● Ultimate trail obstacles ● Judging Haflingers
Some suggested activities that may interest you are:
● Trail rides and or trail drives ● Overnight camping with your Haflinger ● Maritime Haflinger Show
The NSHC AGM will be held on January 21 at the SuperStore Community Room in Elmsdale NS at 1pm. We have chosen this location to be central to as many members as possible. We will be renewing memberships at this time - $15 for individual and $25 for a family. We hope to have a discussion on events that we can arrange to engage Haflinger owners with their horses. Join us and bring your ideas to the table.
Sincerely, Gillian Allan
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Congraduations to Gordon Lewis and this team Woody and Max as seen on CTV's Cindy Day's snapshot of the Day!
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Here is something new: Northville Heritage Center May 21, 2016. Budgie Trimper spent time working his two Haflingers at their 'Planting Day' event.
Budgie Trimper working
Amos and Lilly at the Northville Farm Heritaage Centre
Photos top and left were taken by
Cora Anne Rogers
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Photo by Anne van Arragon
May 21st, Nothville Farm Heritage Centre
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Still worth holding on to: Donald Armstrong's 100th birthday at the Annapolis Valley Nursing Home
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