In Memoriam
1951 - 2023
Jane Goodliffe
It is with deep sadness that the Canadian Pony Club shares news of the passing on June 5th of former National Chair and lifelong Pony Club supporter Jane Goodliffe, following a brief battle with cancer. We know you join us in extending heartfelt sympathies to her family, as well as to her friends and coworkers at all levels of the organization.
Born February 17, 1951 in Cheltenham, England, Jane and her entrepreneur husband Edward immigrated to Canada in 1975. A teacher by trade, Jane put those skills and her heart for children to use when she, her daughter Morwenna and son Robert, joined the Pembina River Pony Club in 1994. She began as a, in her words, “typical Pony Club mom, filling in where needed, holding cranky ponies, running Quiz tables…etc.”, but she went on over the span of her almost 30 years of service to hold positions at Branch, Regional and National levels of the organization. Those roles included a decades-long tenure as ADC, then DC of Pembina River Pony Club in the Alberta North Region, and various Regional Roles including Games Chair, Regional Vice-Chair, and Visiting Commissioner. Jane’s passion was with PPGs and her beloved ANR families, and she was a tireless, strong promoter and well known fixture at International Mounted Games Exchanges, and National Prince Phillip Games competitions. She was boastingly proud to see her granddaughter join Pony Club, and her daughter carries on the legacy and example of Jane’s commitment to CPC and its values with her continued involvement.
In 2013, Jane was honored with the National Chairs award recognizing exemplary service to the organization, and she received her 25 year volunteer pin in 2019. Regardless at what level she was serving, Jane was always among the first to roll up her sleeves and do whatever needed to be done. She had no use for the words “that’s not my job”.
A National Director for Alberta North Region on the CPC Board of Directors from 2008 to 2023, Jane’s time in this role was interrupted only from 2018 – 2021 when she served as National Chair (following a 2 year tenure as Vice Chair). At the National level, Jane also served as National Chair for Disciplines and Equestrian Canada Liaison from 2008 – 2017. During her time as National Chair, Jane also represented Canada as a founding signatory on the charter of the newly formed Pony Club International Alliance, a group of international Pony Club countries formed to strengthen and improve the Pony Club program around the world. Jane continued to be Canada’s representative to the PCIA until the time of her passing.
During Jane’s term as National Chair, she and the Board navigated uncharted territory in the form of COVID, and a series of rules and guideline changes affecting all National Sport Organizations and Not-For-Profits. She faced these challenges as she did everything, including her own illness – with grace, fortitude, a very British stiff upper lip and a “we will never surrender” attitude. A good friend described Jane with these words – “She was a fine person, and exemplified everything Pony Club stands for”. He was not wrong. Our organization has lost a beloved supporter and dedicated worker, and we have all lost a “fine person” and a good friend.
1921 - 2023
Dorinda (Dinnie) Hall-Holland Fuller Greenway (nee Brickenden)
It is with great sadness that the Canadian Pony Club announces that Dinnie Greenway, passed away on January 31, 2023 at the age of 102.
Dinnie founded the London Pony Club (in Western Ontario Region) in 1940. She was an accomplished equestrian and international judge, and was one of the first female riders to compete internationally.
Horses she bred or owned represented Canada internationally, including at the Olympics and Pan American Games. A lifelong horsewoman, she continued to ride well into her 90s. She was inducted into the London Sports Hall of Fame in 2017.
Dinnie gave her time to so many organizations and we are proud and thankful that Canadian Pony Club was also one of those organizations.
Our deepest condolences to her family and friends and to everyone in the Canadian Equestrian family. Dinnie will be sadly missed by all.
1936 - 2021
Dr. Colin Peace
It is with great sadness that the Canadian Pony Club announces Dr. Colin Peace passed away on October 2, 2021.
Colin began volunteering for Canadian Pony Club in 1981 with Guelph Pony Club (Western Ontario Region) but his family were supporters of the Pony Club in the UK since 1938. He was a passionate veterinarian who only retired at age 83!
Colin founded Tetrathlon in 1965 with the Newmarket and Thurnlow Branch in the UK and then brought it to Canada in 1981. It was his passion as was modern pentathlon. He is an inductee on the CPC Wall of Fame as well as an Honourary Life Member for his numerous contributions to CPC.
His legacy will live on with Tetrathlon but he will be greatly missed by the youth and members alike.
1954 - 2021
Gay Leslie Hansen
It is with great sadness that The Canadian Pony Club announces the passing of Gay Hansen who gave so much to the CPC.
Gay began volunteering for Canadian Pony Club nearly 4 decades ago and helped to inspire and educate so many of our members.
She will be greatly missed.
June 6, 1936 - March 6, 2021
J. Crawford Dales
It is with great sadness that The Canadian Pony Club announces the passing of Crawford Dales who gave so much to the CPC.
Crawford began volunteering for Canadian Pony Club in 1977. He took on many major roles within the Bluewater Branch, Western Ontario Region and Canadian Pony Club.
He received the National Chairs award in 2000 for his exemplary work and dedication to our organization. He will be greatly missed.
December 15, 1947 - September 19, 2015
Phil Crowe
It is with great sadness that The Canadian Pony Club announces the passing of Phil Crowe who gave so much to the CPC.
Phil and his wife Val began volunteering for Canadian Pony Club in 1987. He was involved on many different levels notably holding the National Treasurer role for many years.
A retired teacher, Phil loved working with kids of all ages. He will be greatly missed.
November 18, 1983 - June 14, 2014
Jordan McDonald
The Canadian Pony Club would like to offer its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Jordan McDonald. We were deeply saddened to learn of his untimely death in a tragic eventing competition in England in early June, 2014.
Jordan was a member from 1995 through 2000 of the Richmond Pony Club branch of the British Columbia Lower Mainland Region and achieved his C1. He is remembered as kind, outgoing and deeply caring of his equine partners. He epitomized the CPC values of "Loyalty-Character-Sportsmanship" - always willing to lend a hand and supportive of fellow members and competitors alike.
Donations in Jordan's memory to the SPCA would be appreciated.
November 21, 1941 - March 11, 2014
Barbara Grimm
It is with great sadness that The Canadian Pony Club announces the passing of Barbara Grimm who gave so much to the CPC.
Barbara was a long standing branch, regional and national volunteer with the Canadian Pony Club. She started with the Tynedale PC in the Central Ontario Region in the mid 1980's when her two girls, Heather and Kathleen, joined the branch.
She was very active in all club activities and especially PPG across the region. She held numerous positions throughout the years including Regional Secretary, Membership and Visiting Commissioner for COR. She was also the CPC National Secretary and the first National Chair for Disciplines. She contributed to the organization of so many events in years past including the yearly PPG competitions at the CNE, the Ontario Pony Club's Tournament of Champions (OPTOC) and, lastly, the CPC 75th Anniversary Celebration in 2009. For her volunteerism and dedication, Barb was voted an Honourary Lifetime Member by the National Board of Directors and is listed on the CPC Wall of Achievement.
Our deepest condolences to her family and friends. Barbara will be sadly missed by all.
January 17, 1948 - April 1,2011
Elaine Beverly (Russell) Partington
The Canadian Pony Club would like to offer its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Elaine Partington.
From her first horse Rebel Maiden to her partnership in a herd of Warmbloods, Elaine was engrossed in the horse world.
Elaine and her husband had been involved in 4-H then the Pony Club and Saskatoon Riding Club. After a few years of each running their business and dreaming of having an indoor riding facility the opportunity arose for Elaine to get involved in a partnership at Ebon Stables. With Elaine's vision and the support of several hundred Pony Club parents, riders across the span of ages, hunter/jumper and dressage enthusiasts and the Blacklock family, the dream has come a long way.