By Millicent Simonics, FEO
If you drive down Garrison Road on a Sunday afternoon, you might catch a glimpse of something that feels more like a scene from a historical epic than a typical Niagara landscape. A rider, moving in perfect harmony with his horse, releases the reins, draws a traditional bow, and strikes a target with pinpoint accuracy, all while charging forward at a full gallop.
This is the world of Aurangzeb Mubashar, known to friends and the international sporting community as “Oz.” In Fort Erie, he is recognized as the proprietor of Lahore Livestock Farms. Beyond Canada’s borders, he is known as a world-class horseman whose journey from the bustling streets of Lahore to international sporting arenas reflects a life shaped by discipline, tradition, and an unwavering commitment to equestrian sport.
Born and raised in Lahore, Oz’s relationship with horses began at Aitchison College, where riding offered both structure and refuge from city life. That early bond followed him to Canada in the late 1990s, when he moved to Toronto to study at York University. Enrolled in Human Resources and Public Policy, Oz appeared set for a conventional professional path.
“I did not want to work a corporate job,” Oz says. “I wanted to do something for myself.”
That decision led him back to the land. Long determined to establish a farm, Oz found the opportunity in Fort Erie. What began as a personal effort to live sustainably soon grew into something larger.
While the farm provides a grounded local presence, horses remain the core of Oz’s identity.He represents Canada as a member of the National Mounted Archery Team and the Traditional Tent Pegging team, while also maintaining deep competitive ties with Pakistan. Oz holds the distinction of being Pakistan’s only Colour holder in Horseback Archery and has represented the country at the highest level, including appearances at the World Nomad Games and several major international championships. In 2026, he will serve as Chef de Mission for the Pakistan contingent at the World Nomad Games, leading a delegation expected to include more than 50 athletes.
Despite a résumé that spans continents, Oz’s base remains firmly rooted in Niagara. “I intend to stay here,” he says. “I love this town.”
