In Memoriam
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.