Magical Moment at the 102nd Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Not only did Karson O’Connor ’30 have an incredibly successful show on both of his ponies at this year’s Royal Winter Agricultural Fair, securing the Canadian championship with his medium pony and reserve champion with his large pony. But he also had multiple class wins in each division.
However, perhaps the most amazing moment was when Karson won the Large Hunter Pony Stake. That class was sponsored by the Dunlap family in memory of CDS Co-founder Moffat Dunlap and presented to Karson by Mr. Dunlap’s two granddaughters and best friend and esteemed equestrian Jimmy Elder. The fact that Karson proudly wears Green as a member of Dunlap House at CDS made the moment that much more extraordinary.
However, perhaps the most amazing moment was when Karson won the Large Hunter Pony Stake. That class was sponsored by the Dunlap family in memory of CDS Co-founder Moffat Dunlap and presented to Karson by Mr. Dunlap’s two granddaughters and best friend and esteemed equestrian Jimmy Elder. The fact that Karson proudly wears Green as a member of Dunlap House at CDS made the moment that much more extraordinary.
“It was a pretty special moment that has come full circle with a CDS male Equestrian winning an award sponsored by the Dunlap family in Moffat’s memory,” said Megan O’Connor, Karson’s mother.
We couldn’t agree more and believe that Moffat Dunlap would be incredibly proud of Karson. Congratulations Karson on a highly memorable and successful RAWF!
Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
Junior, Middle and Senior Schools
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
