Hi again, and thanks! I agree completely... our boys do have the sweetest faces! :) I love how a lot of Canadians keep that cute, mischievous, 'little boy' face even into adulthood.
I do recommend trying a Canadian Horse show sometime. If you told me a few months ago that I would get into a ring for a halter class, I never would have believed it (being in front of people terrifies me)... but I am so glad that I did try it. We had a great time, met really nice people, and are looking forward to next year. People do need to get out there with their horses to keep these shows going, and to spread the word about our awesome horses!
The show was in Orangeville (quite far from you... but folks from near Ottawa do come!). Do you know about the UCD?
http://www.ucdcanadianhorse.ca/about.shtml

I do know what you mean. My boyfriend made a good point when I was fretting about that very thing: "No-one is going to be looking at you, they'll be looking at your horse!" ;) The Canadian Horse shows are great, they are small (not as many people as the big shows) and relaxed... and after the first day you know everyone and somehow it is less scary. They are very helpful and will guide you through what you need to do (we are still learning too... my boyfriend is totally new to horses and even he went into the ring... now he wants a horse of his own!).
The great thing is, even experienced handlers have moments when a horse says "nah, I don't feel like doing that". Everyone has been there. As our breeder put it: "As long as everyone makes it in and out of the ring safely and has fun, that's what matters. It's all good experience for the horses and the people." Face it, the main reason that we Canadian Horse owners want to go to show is to admire all the pretty horses and show off our own! *lol* Well, that and the awesome barbeques. :)

Thanks... I think that he's a cutie too! :) Dragon actually reminded me of him when I saw your photos. The Canadians really are delightful horses to be around... so versatile, and such sweet temperaments.

A few of us Canadian owners are getting Canadian Flag themed coolers made - quite fitting for the National Horse of Canada, eh?! ;)
http://barnmice.com/photo/canadian-cooler?context=user