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THE BRANDON SUN • WINTER FAIR • MARCH 2025
Above: Canada Agriculture and Food Museum shares the secrets of soil science and conservation. Below: Meet Captain Clay, the Wonder Worm and other soil superheroes. (Photos by Canada Agriculture and Food Museum)
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work, and partnership; riding lessons for beginners to experienced riders; workshops and clinics for person- al development, leadership, and team-building. “Lucky Break Ranch has something for everyone, whether you’re looking for personal growth, outdoor adven- tures, or hands-on horse experienc- es,” says Richardson. “No prior horse experience is need- ed — just a willingness to learn and have fun! We’re excited to meet new people, answer questions, and help fairgoers discover how horses can positively impact their lives.”
you all the secrets of soil science and conservation. Who are these powerful superhe- roes? Come and meet Captain Clay, The Mole, and Wonder Worm and learn all about the amazing things they do to give us humans food and medicine, help clean the water we drink, and even protect the earth’s climate. These ground-bound characters will help you understand what soil really is and why it’s so much more than just stuff you brush off your feet. There’s a whole story to hear and see. Developed by the Canada Agri- culture and Food Museum, part of Ingenium (Canada’s Museums of Science and Innovation), along with: Fertilizer Canada, Canadian Seed Growers Association, CN, Agricul- ture and Agri-Food Canada, Glacier FarmMedia, Soil Conservation Coun- cil of Canada, Nutrients for Life, Farm Credit Canada, and Natural Resourc- es Canada, Soil Superheroes is mak- ing its first visit to the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair. “We can’t wait for Canadians across the country to meet the Soil Super- heroes,” says Kerry-Leigh Burchill, director general at the Canada Agri- culture and Food Museum. Follow up and learn more about Soil Superheroes after the fair. Go to ingenium.ca and click ‘menu’ then ‘learn’ or go to ‘teacher’s zone’ and click on ‘classroom resources.’
“Guests can meet the stars of the show: our incredible horses and po- nies! This is a great chance to learn about their unique personalities, their role in our programs, and even snap a photo with them.” Lucky Break offers specialized pro- grams with specially trained staff. “We’ll be presenting Equine Assist- ed Learning (EAL) demonstrations, showing how horses help people de- velop life skills like leadership, com- munication, and teamwork,” says Richardson. “These interactive sessions will give fair-goers a firsthand look at how working with horses on the ground — no riding involved — builds con- fidence and problem-solving abilities in a fun and engaging way. “Our demos will include ground- based activities with our horses and ponies, allowing attendees to experi- ence trust-building and communica- tion exercises.” These activities are best suited for ages 8 and up, but younger children are welcome to observe and meet these friendly animals. You can explore and gather infor- mation about Lucky Break Ranch’s programs including: equine assisted learning (individuals, schools, and teams); trail rides through scenic landscapes; horsemanship programs focussing on horse care, ground-
••••• It’s a busy, busy world under your feet and Soil Superheroes — a new exhibit from the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum — is going to show
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