TheReview Wednesday, August 29,1990 — A5 > Danger: by Valorie Lennox The Review. Parents will hate them. After seemg the miniature hor- ses at the Saanich Fair this week- end, Junior will stop whining for a dog and open negotiations for a horse. While exhibiting the horses at the fair last year Chuck and Kathy Lovejoy heard countless young- sters exclaim, “Oh how cute. Mom, can I have one?” to a host of suddenly harried parents. Children are not the only fans. The horses, standing no more than 34 inches at the shoulder, hooked Chuck the minute he saw them. “T always said if you can’t eat it, I wouldn’t raise it — now I’m eating crow,” Chuck admits. Despite razing from other far- mers, he and Kathy now have three horses on their two acre property in North Saanich. Chuck first saw the miniature horses while visiting a farm in Langley to buy pygmy — goats. “Intrigued, he bought the cou- ple’s first horse, a mare, in Decem- =e ber 1988. Another mare and a stallion have since been added along with small-sized tack, two wagons and the special equipment needed to care for the animals. In honor of Chuck’s initial skep- ticism, the couple are calling their effort Never say Never Miniatures. The horses make great pets and can be used to pull a small wagon or carry very small children, Chuck said: “They te used mostly for pul- ling Carts and wagons and show- ane Miniature This year the Saanich Fair will include a classification for minia- ture horses for the first ime. The animals will be shown at 11 a.m. Sunday in the big cattle ring behind the main exhibition build- ing. Over the weekend the Lovejoy’s animals will be displayed in the beef cattle barn. Kathy notes the horses are becoming increasingly popular, attracting fanciers who may not have space for a full-sized animal but still want to own a horse. A miniature horse could be kept in a standard yard if permitted’ by zoning regulations, Kathy said. The horses are quieter and often gentler than a full-sized horse, perhaps because they are often treated as household pets by the owners. Kathy said their first filly grew up with the dog and frequently wandered into the house for atten- tion. “They're just fun,” she said. “You can take them anywhere.” They require the same care as a standard horse, Kathy added. “All the shots a regular horse would have — they’re just shor- ter.” One problem is finding minia- ture horse-sized tack — bridles, blankets, buggies and harmesses — without sending to the United States. The Lovejoys found some equipment through friends who had raised miniature donkeys. They are hoping one of their mares will produce their first foal in the coming year. The horses are still very expensive, starting at $1,000 for a pet quality animal. Part of the reason for the high cost is a shortage of foals. Due to their small size, the animals are Gitieult to breed. 22 “Come to the fabulous fall fair It’s the oldest continuous agri- gy cultural fair in Western Canada — but it still retains that country community feeling in its 122nd year. -Fhe North and South Saanich Agricultural Society holds its annual fair this Saturday, Sunday and Monday on the exhibition grounds off East Saanich Road in Saanichton. Gates open at 8 a.m. daily. The exhibition continues until 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and until 6 p.m. Monday. There will be judging of horses, birds, cattle, donkeys, goats, rab- bits, poultry, sheep and swine. Produce, including cereals, for- age and field roots, fruit, honey and vegetables will be judged as will preserves, baking and wine- making. Hobbies to be judged include art, gardening, needlework and photography. Junior competitions and 4-H displays will showcase the work of area young people. Entrepreneurs, organizations and political parties have booths at rone end of the fair while many local organizations operate food booths throughout the fair: Entertainment includes the West Coast Amusements’ midway, Bub- bles the Clown and Scottish high- land dancing competition in the band shell. Saturday is Scottish Day, ending STREET SMART TEST #1 You are a male driver between 19 and 24. Itis night. You have had 3 drinks in the past hour. What charges could you face if you get behind the wheel of a car? a. Driving While Impaired. b. Driving with a Blood Alchol' Concentra- tion over .08%. c. Failure to provide a breath or blood sample. d. All of ihe above. pJamsuy with a Scottish Variety Show start- ing at 6 p.m. in the band shell. The popular giant pumpkin dis- play will be by the band shell Sunday at noon, followed by the weigh-in, scarecrow contest and parade at 1 p.m. Other entertainers in the band shell include a Tai Chi Chuan demonstration, singing by Corinne Eckert, Sabor Latino and the Thirsty Knights Big Band at 7 p.m. Sunday. Monday’s entertainers are Paul Haan, the Square Crows Square Dancers, the Katzenjammer, the Aloha Dancers, singer Mary - Grant, the McQuillans, the Sidney Concert Band and Country Cache. Last on the schedule is the Saanich Fair Draw for a first prize of 500 pounds of beef, held at 6 p.m. Monday, and the Saanich Fair auction. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children and free for children six and under. Seniors’ tickets are $2 and the handicapped are admit- ted free. A three day pass is $8. = | i % Sy TWOOD CLEANERS 7142 West Saanich Rd. 652-5811 NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the 19th Annual General Meeting of the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Society will be held in the Extended Care Dining Room of the Saanich Peninsula Hospital on Thursday, September 13, 1990 at 8:00 pm. SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS Lynn Cummings, Hospice Victoria Nurse Clinician and Dr. Jim Wilde, Hospice Victoria Physician, together with Marilyn Baines, Director of Patient Services at Saanich Peninsula Hospital will speak on the new Palliative Care Program which is directed at meeting the needs of the terminally ill and their families within the community. Copies of the Hospital Annual Report will be available at the door. PLEASE USE THE EXTENDED CARE ENTRANCE FOR ACCESS TO THIS MEETING $1.00 Society Memberships are available from the Administration Office from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. zibe a Newton A Rd. 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