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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 Chris Renny


Youth President K.D. Grainger


Secretary Michelle Mahabir


2010 Directors Julie Bacon Tom Cudahy Joanne Milton John Purdie Art Roberts Ken Van Alstine


Ontario Reining Horse Association News O.R.H.A. Annual General Meeting


February 13, 2011, 1 p.m.


Holiday Inn, Scottsdale Drive, Guelph AGENDA • Call to Order


• President’s Message • Minutes of Last Meeting • Business arising from the minutes


Treasurer’s Report


Approval of 2008, 2009 and 2010 Finan- cial Reports


Update on the formal Financial Review Members’ Ratification


Resolved that all acts and proceedings of the Directors and Officers of the Corporation since the date of the last annual meeting of the Members of the Corporation, as such acts and proceedings are set out or referred to in the minute book are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.


Appointment of Auditors:


Motion to appoint auditors for 2010: Miller Bernstein and Partners are hereby appointed Accountants of the Association until the next annual


or, until their successor is appointed, at a remuneration to be fixed by the directors, the Board of Directors being hereby authorized and empowered to fix such remuneration. Whereas the membership may consent to


general election,


exempt the Association from the audit requirements of the Corporations Act, be it resolved that the membership do hereby con- sent to exempt the association from the audit requirements of the Corporations Act for the fiscal period January 1,2010 to December 31, 2010.


Committee Reports: • Banquet • Disciplinary • Education • Fundraising • Futurities:


• OEF


CONGRESS RESULTS


- Sired Stakes - OBBO


• Promotion & Public Relations • Reining Canada • Rules • Shows • Youth


Correspondence: Old Business: New Business: - -Election of 2011 Board of Directors - OBBO and Sired Stakes – clarification of status and governance


Next Meeting: February 12, 2012 (tenta- tive)


Adjournment


Grand Finale And Sired Stakes Futurity Carol Ivey


Our show season ended on a high note with our Grand Finale at the London Fair- grounds.


A huge thank you to our Show Manager, Mike Munroe, who worked very hard to put this show together and to keep things run- ning smoothly.


With about 100 stalls rented, there was a very good turnout, in spite of the cold and damp weather.


The winners of the magnetic horse boots, donated by The Best Bandages, were Colie Florica and Michelle Mailhiot.


CONGRATULATIONS to our top placers at the All American Quarter Horse Association Congress this year:


Dealer: Limited Open Champions


Jason Richards and Wimpys Tinseltown: Inter- mediate Open Champions & Reserve in the Open


Tim Stanton was 4th in the Jr. Reining on Chex to Bee Cashed


trian, and gave everyone a chance to relax and enjoy each other’s company as the sea- son ends for another year.


On Sunday, the feature class was the Sired Stakes 2 year old Pleasure Class, won by Dana Van Alstine on Pretty Pirate Whiz in the Open, and by Eric Mesley on Pepto Rein in the Non-Pro.


The Get of Sire award winner was Wil- low Brook Whiz, owned by Ken and Dana Van Alstine.


Saturday’s highlight was the Sired Staked Futurity, complete with the fun of the open- ing Calcutta. Congratulations to Michelle Mailhiot for winning $670 when she correct- ly picked Ken Van Alstine and WB Whiz N Kid to win the Non-Pro Futurity and earn high score.


Ken also won the Open, $1,354.93 and a Lawson, as well as a Lawson and sizeable cheque for the Non-Pro.


In the Limited Open, Larry McDougall and Roper Dell Whiz took home $690.44 and a Morrison, with Chad Thomas and Smart and Spicey getting $792.40 and a Morrison in the Limited Non-Pro.


The 2011 Sired Stakes Stallions are now posted on the Sired Stakes page of our web- site at www.orha.on.ca., so do check the list. A special thank you to the Sired Stakes Committee for doing such a great job – Ken and Dana Van Alstine, Pam Grant, Lynne McDougall and Michelle Mahabir – and to our sponsors – Huron Tractor, Stoneridge Farm, Reinbow Ridge Equestrian, Radisson Hotel and Suites, The Ivey Group of RBC Dominion Securities.


Loris Epis took 5th in the Junior Reining on Gunner Royale


Loris Epis placed 5th in Novice Horse Open and 10th in the Senior Reining on Rondalena Chex


Loris Epis and SV Save Sum Cash in 8th spot in Senior Reining


Wendy Dyer accepting President’s Message


As you read this, the last reining show of the year – the Oklahoma Futurity – will be behind us and Christmas around the cor- ner.


For the non-sanctioned Limited Non-Pro, Deb Bateman and Smokin On A Star collect- ed $229.07 and a belt buckle.


The Reserve Champions each received a horse cooler, two of them donated by Picovs Tack Shop.


Saturday evening’s Pizza Party was gen- erously sponsored by Reinbow Ridge Eques-


And kudos to the members who stepped up to learn how to scribe at this show, and then each took a turn at actually doing it – Anne Pearse, Tom Cudahy and Michelle Mailhiot. They will tell you, it’s easy and very educational, and with the two judges we had for this show, it was also a lot of fun, so you might consider taking a shot at it next year.


And on a personal note, I’d like to thank everyone who helped me around, or pushed my wheelchair over the weekend. Although I was unable to ride with my broken leg, I enjoyed scribing and helping in the show office and just hanging out with you all.


Our year-end Awards Banquet on November 6th was another great success, with a fun auction and delicious buffet din- ner. Our banquet committee – Dana Van Alstine, Lacey Siemonson, Berenice Fletcher, Julie Bacon and our very enter- taining M.C., Dan Fletcher - deserves a huge thank you.


awarded the Regional Affiliate Finals for 2012, for the first time since 2007. As we move forward, we will be looking for mem- bers to step up and assist in making this a memorable show.


The Brian Heaton Memorial Award was presented to Larry and Lynne McDougall for their lifetime of commitment to the reining industry, and for being such exem- plary role models. The McDougalls are outstanding candidates for this prestigious award.


The beginning of November brought some exciting news – Ontario has been


It looks like a number of our members are going to be listed in the Reining Canada Top Ten and NRHA Top Twenty for 2010, and details will be published in the next issue of The Rider, once they are finalised. With the impressive performances at Congress, along with the Regional Affiliate Finals placings, our members did us proud once again this year.


I hope you all enjoyed your year of showing and camaraderie with the absolute best group of people – Ontario reiners. Stay safe and see you at the Annual General Meeting on February 13th.


Carol Ivey Lisa Stanton and Gun


the ORHA Sports Grant award of $1,558 from OEF President, Gary Yaghdjian Picture: courtesy of Riverbend Designs


The Canadian World Equestrian Games team in Kentucky, with Chef d’equipe, Wendy Dyer, of Ontario


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