The 93rd Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Their Excellencies participated in the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association’s (CanTRA) 35th anniversary appreciation event. Through horseback riding, CanTRA empowers children and adults with disabilities.
Sat, 11/07/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-0368-011
"I was in my mid-fifties when I got on my first horse. So I understand how horses can be forgiving, intuitive and kind,"said Her Excellency Sharon Johnston.
Sat, 11/07/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-0368-016
During CanTRA's event, His Excellency presented two Caring Canadian Awards to CanTRA volunteers. The first award was given to Ann Caine.
Sat, 11/07/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-0368-017
The second Caring Canadian Award was given to Eliane Trempe.
Sat, 11/07/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-0368-018
Their Excellencies met with CanTRA participantes.
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Afterwards, Their Excellencies visited the 93rd Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and tasted crickets.
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At the Royal Winter Fair, Their Excellencies congratulated the young participants involved in the rabbit jumping event.
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Their Excellencies met with Turbo the goat.
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The Governor General stopped in to congratulate participants from the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture competition.
Sat, 11/07/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-0369-044