10/ MARCH/APRIL 2010 THE RIDER
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Ontario Reining Horse Association
2010 Board of Directors
President
Carol Ivey - 705-686-3074 email:
president@orha.on.ca
2nd Vice-President
Harvey Stevens - 705-639-5767
1st Vice-President
Mike Munroe
Treasurer
Brian Stewart - 905-476-1319
Member Secretary
Mary Jo MacDonnell
Recording Secretary
Rosemary Hilbert
2010 Directors
Joanne Milton
John Purdie Dave Alexander Ken Van Alstine Chris Renny Wendy Dyer
President’s Message
While most people were celebrating Valentine’s Day on February 14th, more than 60 of our members were at the Holi- day Inn in Guelph to participate in our Annual General Meeting. Reining Canada had elect- ed to coordinate their own A.G.M. with our’s, so that O.R.H.A. members could get an update on what has been hap- pening with our National Affili- ate, and that proved to be very interesting.
In addition, Reining Canada provided lunch for all who attended their meeting, and this was greatly appreciated by those who participated, so I would like to thank Reining Canada President, Kim Maharaj, and her Board.
During the O.R.H.A. meeting, Chris Renny, our Fundraising Chair, conducted a draw for an O.R.H.A. lifetime membership, with $390 raised and Ann Pavlic the lucky win- ner.
Eric Mesley agreed to take on the role of Youth Advi- sor, to support and encourage our Youth Committee in their fundraising activities. And on that same note, I’d like to con- gratulate Melia Blakely on being incoming President of the Youth Committee.
Mike Munroe, a past Director, has stepped into the role of First Vice President, and Ken Van Alstine and Joanne Milton have also been acclaimed for additional two year terms as Directors.
Michelle Mahabir has generously agreed to take on the role of Recording Secretary, to relieve Rosemary Hilbert, who has done a great job during her tenure.
Thank you to all who have stepped up to do their part for the Ontario Reining Horse Association. Volunteers are the lifeblood of any organisation, and we urge each member to consider helping out in some
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way - you get that much more out of your association by doing so.
For instance, scribing for a class is not only fun and easy (we can teach you in a few min- utes), but it is also very educa- tional - sit next to a judge for a while and you will soon learn what he/she looks for in a run! Or perhaps you could man the gate for an hour before or after your class. Please email me (
president@orha.on.ca) if you would like to help out in some way.
I hope you are getting some winter riding in, and thinking of the upcoming show season, with its fun and cama- raderie. I look forward to see- ing you all on April 24th and 25th at the Sired Stakes’ Jordan Larson fundraising clinic and Jackpot Show.
And remember, if you ain’t slidin’, you ain’t riding.
Carol
O.R.H.A. Youth Varsity Points for 2009
O.R.H.A. Junior Varsity
Tristan Stevens - 1,140 points Mitchell Patterson - 225 points
O.R.H.A. Senior Varsity
Jesse Pecore - 2,037 points K.D. Grainger - 150 points Natalie Andrews - 105 points
2009 Reining Canada Champions
Congratulations to the following O.R.H.A. members who made Reining Canada Champion or Reserve for 2009:
Open
Champion: Define Good .... Loris Epis (rider) Anderson Performance Horses (Owner)
Reserve: Wimpys Tinseltown Loris Epis (rider) John Fletcher (Owner)
Intermediate Open
Reserve: Define Good .... Loris Epis (rider) Anderson Performance Horses (Owner)
Limited Open
Reserve: Dream N Skip Laurier Cote (rider) Linda McDermott (Owner)
Rookie Pro
Champion: Roosters Royal Gal Bill Rinzema (rider/owner)
Reserve: Ghost Busterima Bill Rinzema (rider) Carol Ivey (Owner)
Non Pro
Reserve: Sassys Whiz Kid Larry McDougall
Larry & Lynne McDougall (Owner)
Rookie
Champion: Brennas Bee Sting ..... Terri Dunn
Novice Horse Open II
Champion: Y Not Dunny Jess Cofell (rider) Ron Lubinski (Owner)
Novice Horse Non Pro II
Champion: Royal Miss Ruby Larry McDougall
Larry & Lynne McDougall (Owner)
Reserve: Brennas Jill Darlene Patten
Youth 13 & Under
Champion: Long Island Ice Tea Darby Mailhot
Reserve: Mr Tari Chex Tristan Stevens
Molly Stevens (Owner)
Youth 14 to 18
Champion: Clays Kid Olena .... Starr C Boisvert
Mary Jo MacDonnell (Owner)
Reining Canada Beginner
Champion: Dolls Union Jack Michelle Mailhiot
There were 16 Ontario Reining Horse Association approved shows in 2009, with total payouts of over $116,000, and so far we have 12 shows in the works for 2010.
Interest in the sport of reining continues to grow, and our membership numbers were up slightly in 2009 over 2008, and we will be working to see that figure increase further in 2010.
dan Larson clinic at Fletcher’s Horse World on April 24th, and my own Reiny Season Clinic on May 1 and 2, which is an O.R.H.A. fundraiser.
In addition to the shows, there are two clinics also on the calendar - the Sired Stake’s Jor-
I urge everyone this year to please read the Rule Book before show season starts, and also to note that entries that are not complete will NOT be accepted by the show office this year. Please ensure you enter your full address, phone num- ber, rider, owner and horse name, and all relevant owner- ship numbers on your entry
form. In order to keep the show office running as efficiently as possible, we will be getting tough this year, so be warned! And finally, I would like to thank Mike Munroe, Jane Lyon, Lori Quarrie and Jane Grainger for working with me over the winter months to make the show computer program as user-friendly as possible. Wishing you all the best
in the pen. Jeanne Milton,
2010 ORHA (tentative) Show Schedule
Mar 27 - OBBO Trots & Slots Fundraiser, Tick- et Deadline Mar. 21. Contact Deb Bateman 519- 841-8459 or 519-647-2160
dbateman@uoguelph.ca, Leona McAtee 519- 449-2799
obbo_futurityreiners@yahoo.ca
Apr 24 - ORHA Sired Stakes Fundraising Clinic with Jordan Larson at Fletcher’s Horse World, Waterford. Contact John Fletcher 519-443-7333
Apr 25 - ORHA Sired Stakes Jackpot Show. Fletcher’s Horse World, Waterford. Contact John Fletcher 519-443-7333. Confirmed
May 1/2 - Prepare For The Reiny Season Clinic with (Michelle Ottiger?), Hillsburgh. Contact Joanne Milton 519-855-6865 info@rusticmead-
ows.com
May 8/9 - Spring Thaw, Fletcher’s Horse World, Waterford. Contact John Fletcher 519-433-7333. Affiliate Qualifier Saturday. Confirmed
June 4/5/6 - Clinic at Kemptville College, Con- tact Maureen Venables 1-800-585-1784 mven-
able@kemptvillec.uoguelph.ca
June 19/20 - Kemptville Slide Reining Show, Kemptville, Contact Maureen Venables 1-800- 585-1784
mvenable@kemptvillec.uoguelph.ca
July 17 - Spirit of Excellence Reining Show, Y Not Farms, Meaford. Contact Ron Lubinski, 519-538-0510
Jul 30/31, Aug 1 - Canadian Reining Classic, Fletcher’s Horse World, Waterford. Contact John Fletcher, 519-443-7333
Aug 14/15 - Spooks Gotta Gun Futurity, Loca- tion TBA. Contact Ken Van Alstine 905-384- 2008
Sept 15/16 - OBBO Futurity Reining Show, Western Fairgrounds, London, Contact Harvey Stevens, 705-639-5767
reinersrus@sympatico.ca. Confirmed
Oct ?? - ORHA Grand Finale Reining Show, TBD
Nov 6 - ORHA Banquet, Holiday Inn, Guelph
The Everything Equine Trade Show Returns In May
The Everything Equine trade show is an annual event hosted by the UHA. This year it is held on May 15th from 9am-6pm at the Elgin Park in Uxbridge, Ontario
with horses ton Stables
Many vendors come from all over the province to share great deals, products, and infor- mation on everything equine!
The event features a variety of demonstra- tions, lectures, and educational sessions from professionals.
Canadian Horse Journal is the proud Offi- cial Media Partner of the 2010 Everything Equine Trade Show!
will include:
Exhibitor Packages and Rate Information are now available!
• American Sport Ponies- presented by Mor-
• Turn N Burn- A local western speed events association
• Annie Lalande- with her Andalusians, training from France and Alberta
• Nighswander Equestrian Centre- present- ing the American Saddlebred
This year’s demontrations and presentations dentistry tor
• Karin Davis- The first Australian to win an international Grand Prix in Dressage • DJ Murtagh- demonstrating natural horse- manship and educating about time management
• Horse Haven Drill Team- Travelling from Orillia, this team excites the crowds all over Ontario teaching the ins and outs of precision rid- ing
• Lindsey Forkun- natural horsemanship expert with an inspiring demonstration and teach- ing about the power of seat connection • Dr. Elfriede Rosskopf- performing live
• Dr. Betty Harbaruk- A licensed chiroprac-
• Carmen Griscti- Owner of Baker’s Sad- dlery, showing us what we need to know for sad- dle fitting and choosing a saddle and more. For more information visit www.uxbridge-
horsemen.com Show Committee Chair.
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