A true cowboy
Ivor Asham, a true cowboy, passed away on July 15 at the age of 74. Born on May 4, 1952, in Alonsa, approximately 200 kilometers northwest of Winnipeg, Asham grew up on a farm alongside his siblings and parents. His love for horses and adventure was evident from a young age, and he enjoyed roaming the countryside with his family.
Asham's passion for horses blossomed further when he purchased Birds Hill Park Ranch, a 10-acre property near Winnipeg, in 1992. The ranch offered scenic trail rides, wagon rides, and sleigh rides, as well as horse boarding services. Known for his deep equestrian knowledge, Asham shared his love for horses with both novice and experienced riders.
His talent for matching horses by speed earned him respect among his peers. Asham's ranch also provided opportunities for horse wrangling in local TV and film productions, including appearances in The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford and Little House on the Prairie. Asham was survived by his wife Carol, their three children, and numerous friends and family members.
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