The family 's involvement dates all the way back to 1967 when Russ 's dad ( after whom Allen is named ) .
The Airdrie Lions Club ran a gymkhana , which is an equestrian event featuring racing and games for riders on horses .
The family 's involvement dates all the way back to 1967 when Russ 's dad ( after whom Allen is named ) and the Airdrie Lions Club ran a gymkhana , which is an equestrian event featuring racing and games for riders on horses .