SEPTEMBER 2011 THE RIDER /23 Ontario Reined Cow Horse Association
Werner Bohner, President, 519-467-5691 Craig Black, Vice President, 519-874-1294 Stefan Winkelhage, Treasurer/Web, 519-463-9956
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Tuesday night practices are the hilight of the week with anywhere from 10 to 15 horses participating regularly. Both pens are in use at the same time to accommodate the big turn out.
August 21 was our 4th show of the season and it seemed like more trailers than ever. The biggest classes were the Open and Novice Horse with 7 entries each. Again, we saw some really good runs in both the reined work and the cow work, but as always, when that cow enters the pen, they have the ability to `make you pretty humble,`says Craig.
As judged by Harvey Stevens, the winners were: Open: Clare Smith/ Kitty
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www.gfhc.ca
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Watering Hole
Thanks in part to a grant from the Ontario Equestrian Federation and the efforts of the Ganaraska Forest Centre in conjunction with GFHC, there is now water available for our horses. A hand pump has been installed at the pond just off the horse trailer parking lot (located east of the Forest Cen- tre on the 10th Line of the
Experience the beauty of the Oak Ridges Moraine from the comfort of our 1870's farmhouse. Enjoy a leisurely country breakfast on the veranda then ride or drive directly into the Ganaraska Forest. Spacious box stalls and turnout for your horse and country hospitality for you. Explore the nearby towns: theatre, antiques, fine dining, and the most beautiful scenery in southern Ontario. Relaxing rural life only an hour east of Toronto. Now available at Kendal Hills, "The Hen House" a self-sufficiency bunkhouse for guests desiring a more rustic independent experience.
Municipality of Port Hope).
WON’T YOU JOIN US? If you have yet to explore the more than 10,000 acres of this breathtaking forest an hour east of the GTA, consider join-
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ing our club or come out to one of our upcoming events. The trails are primarily sandy, shaded and beautiful... albeit cir- cuitous if you are alone! The facilities to accommodate horses get better each year. Along with the recent water pump we also have a new paddock based near the Forest Centre so that riders can grab a bite at the canteen (on weekends) and use the public washrooms.
Our membership is a mixture of English and Western riders with a wide range of experience, from beginner to advanced. Orga- nized events are well marked and our priority is your safety. We usually have two groups to accommodate the more and less skilled enthusiasts. Single
NonPro: Tim Banick/ Chexie Little Socks Intermediate: Jacquie Gowing/ Docette`s Shiney Jewel Novice Horse: Brian Smith/ He`s a Flip
Beginner Horse: Jacquie Gowing/ Holm`s June Wimpy Beginner Rider: Lynne Bowen/ Mega Misty Green as Grass: Glenn Young/ Peppy Got No Fear
Our FINALS SHOW will be held on September 18 and everyone is welcome to come for the Silent Auction, Annual General Meeting, awards presentations and BBQ. Do not forget our Jackpot Event in Wallacetown on October 1st with Open and Non Pro classes which will include Herd Work, and a Jack- pot Rookie class. There is $1500 added money for this show - come on out and have fun!
Ionson Saddlery and Tack - We always have 250-300 new and used saddles in stock. If we do not have it, we will help you find it.
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Ganaraska Forest Horse Club BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011
President: Caroline Thornton Vice-President: Jim Higgs Secretary: Jess Brill Treasurer: Michele Bignell
Membership: Gail Reid PR Director: Bob Coleman Email Director: Shirley Stapleton Web Master: Jacqueline Visconti
membership is $20 per cal- endar year.
UPCOMING EVENTS - go to
www.gfhc.ca for more details and maps October 2, 2011 - Cool Colours Ride ($5 for mem- bers/$10 for non-members) Join us for breakfast by the campfire at 9:00 a.m. (peameal bacon sandwich with coffee or tea.) Then anytime after 10:00 a.m. riders can depart in their own groups or if you prefer, the guided ride leaves at 10:30 a.m. for about two hours, depending on your pace. Register at
gfhc-1@live.ca by September 25th, 2011 if you plan to have breakfast and/or ride with us that day. We’ll be in the East Forest, leaving from the MacDonalds on Woodvale Schoolhouse Road. Check out
www.gfhc.ca for directions.
October 30th, 2011 – Hal- loween Ride (a new event if enough respond) - RSVP by October 1st to
gfhc-1@live.ca. Departing from the Millbrook area there will be “Spook ride” in the East Forest followed by a costume competition. Prizes include “Best Rider costume”, “Best Horse costume” and “Best combined costume.” Further details will be provid- ed in September at
www.gfhc.ca.
Happy Trails!
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