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QROOI MEMBERSHIP FORMS AVAILABLE Simply click here to obtain the 2008 membership form.
QROOI STAKES ENTRIES ARE AVAILABLE Simply click here to obtain the latest stakes entries.
QROOI ANNOUNCES CHANGE TO MAPLE LEAF FUTURITY DATE Due to the current track conditions and our ability to get official workouts the QROOI has decided to move the Maple Leaf Futurity Trials from May 25 to June 1 and the Maple Leaf Futurity Final from June 8 to June 15. We hope that this provides a little extra time for those attempting to get times for their 2 year olds this spring.
QROOI RECEIVES NOTICE FROM THE ORC/AJAX DOWNS OF RULE CHANGE The QROOI requested an exemption from the 45 day rule due to workout conflicts with the construction of the new racetrack. After discussion with the ORC and the Track a new track rule will be put in place allowing an exemption for horses that have had at least 3 starts at Ajax Downs during the 2007 racing season.
QROOI ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 13, 2008 - LEGALA BANQUET HALL The QROOI Annual Meeting has been scheduled for April 13, 2008 at 1pm at the LeGala Banquet Hall. 65 Sunray Street in Whitby (across from AMC theatres). Download files here including the proposed by-laws, a comparison copy of the proposed by-laws and the Notice of Meeting.
LICENSING DAY APRIL 27, 2008 AT QROOI OFFICES ORC licensing will be offered at the QROOI offices at the track this year on April 27, 2008 from 9:30am thru 2pm.
QROOI HIRES GREG FERNANDES AS FIRST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR We are proud to announce the official hiring of Mr. Greg Fernandes as our first ever Executive Director. Greg recently retired from the Director of Finance and Administration position with the Ontario Racing Commission where he had worked for the past 23 years. His knowledge and experience in the industry will be a great asset to the QROOI.
BANQUET PICTURES Clive has provided a link to all of the pictures from this years banquet. They are available here http://picasaweb.google.com/clivecohen/2007_Awards.
EGERTON FAMILY THANKS ALL FOR THEIR SUPPORT George's family
would like to take a moment to thank everyone from the QROOI for their
tremendous support. The phone calls, floral tributes and people that
came to the visitation and funeral was beyond all belief.
GEORGE EGERTON PASSES ON SATURDAY JANUARY 26, 2008 The QROOI, its members and fellow horseman across North America mourn the loss of George Egerton today. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family in this time of need. George will be resting at the Taylor Funeral Home in Newmarket, Ontario 524 Davis Drive 905-898-2100 with viewing on Tuesday January 29, 2008 from 7pm thru 9pm and again on Wednesday January 30, 2008 from 10am thru 12pm. The funeral service will be held starting at 12pm on Wednesday January 30, 2008 with a reception to follow at the Holland Landing Community Centre.
The Ontario Quarter Horse Industry loses a large part of its’ heart Anyone
involved with the Ontario Quarter Horse scene has had some association with
the imposing figure that was George Egerton.
The industry’s racing wing at Ajax Downs was most recently where you
would see this mountain of a man, with a heart as big as the truck he drove.
His image is the one many relate to when you mention Ajax Downs –
Picov Downs. George
was a key figure in many aspects of the Ontario Quarter Horse scene.
Added to positions George held on the executive of the racing
association dating back many years, George was associated with virtually every
facet of the industry. He was a
perennial figure at major Quarter Horse Shows, providing himself as the Ring
Manager of the Canadian National Exhibition show, Quarterama, and other key
shows. When not involved with racing or a show, he would often be
helping anyone who asked for his aid, be it hauling a horse somewhere,
providing his expertise and knowledge, or just plain providing a helping hand
in any way. Retired
from the Toronto Fire Department, George kept active in his profession as a
volunteer fire fighter. His
expertise and experience in this regard was often drawn on at the track. With
his knowledge of the Quarter Horse breed, the intricacies of the
Association’s operations and advancing the breed, George was key person in
the history of the Ontario Quarter Horse scene.
He will indeed be missed.
Just One Person's
Reflection...
I had a
call from a friend today who wanted to pass on his
condolences regarding the passing of the Vice President of our
association. Quite obviously, this person did not know who
George Egerton was, which that in itself was amazing, but as I
responded quite clearly to this person he wasn't just the Vice
President, he was a friend.
After
hearing the news yesterday of George's passing, I wanted to put
down my personal reflection of the man known, as "Big
George", one of many, many hundreds if not thousands, literally,
that are reflecting about this man.
Being a
relative new comer to this sport, I can honestly say, very few people
will leave an impression on me like Big George. Not just in
this sport, but in life.
When you
speak of quarterhorse racing and specifically our small family the QROOI,
was there an individual that was more passionate about our sport? Not
in my mind.
On many
occassions I have asked George, "how long have you been around
this place?". George would always give me the year, the
month and rub his chin and try hard to even think of the day he fell
for this sport. To all of us the answer is quite simple -
forever.
I don't
have to get into all of the things that George has done, and will
be remembered for, the list is truly endless and he is most
definately a worthy recipient of the Ken Mucklstone award for 2007.
If there
was a builders category in the QROOI...
"Big
George" would be at the top of the list.
Jim
Prosser
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George
Egerton shown here accepting the 2007 Ken Mucklstone Award.
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