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www.ontra.ca ONTARIO THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION
President:
Vice President: Treasurer: Secretary:
Kirsten Smith Megan Watson Virginia Pohler Pat DiMambro
Directors:
Janine Langley, Kate Day, Maryanne Kjemtrup
ManeLine Editor: Kate Day therapeutic riding... horses helping people ManeLine
President’s Message
2011 was a tremendous year for OnTRA and 2012 is promising to be even better. 2011 saw the largest grant program in OnTRA history, with over $38,000 given in grants. We are eager to build on that success in 2012.
We are pleased to inform you of a number of changes to the OnTRA board. Viki LaCombe has stepped down from her role as President. We will miss her leadership and energy, but we believe that we have a dynamic, eager board moving forward. There are currently a couple of vacancies on the board, howev- er we have had interest in the slots and hope to have them filled soon. I look for- ward to getting to know you better in my new role as President.
of our membership to determine how we can better serve our members and mem- ber centres in coming years. Of course, we will continue to look for new partner- ships and sponsorship so that we can con- tinue our legacy of strong grant pro- grams.
Best wishes for the coming year! Kirsten Smith President – OnTRA
The Painted Horse
OnTRA received a wonderful dona- tion of coffee table books called ‘The Painted Horse’ by Peter Etril Snyder. The book brings together quite a number of his paintings that deal with horses. The books normally retail for $60, however
OnTRA is selling them on our website (
www.ontra.ca) for $30. Check out his website for a sam- ple of his work -
www.snyder-
gallery.com.
2011 OnTRA Leg Up Grant Program!!
We are excited to inform you of a number of changes OnTRA is planning. We are looking to utilize new technolo- gies to provide education to our members and member centres. Keep checking our website for the latest information! Addi- tionally, we will be conducting a survey
2011 OnTRA MEMBER CENTRES
ASHBURN: The Stables at WindReach Farm - 905-655-5827 BARRIE/ORILLIA: Stonegate Farm - 705-791-4441 BELLEVILLE: Quinte Therapeutic Riding Assn.- 613-395-4472 BRACEBRIDGE: With Care Oke-Cook Family Farm- 705-645-5866 BRAMPTON/CALEDON: Caledon Equestrian School - 905 584-2022 CALEDON EAST: Peace Ranch - 905-584-9156 CARLETON PLACE: Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Program - 613 257-7121 ext. 236 CORNWALL: Brave-Hearts Riding Club - 613-528-1616 GREELY: TROtt - 613-821-1844 GUELPH: Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre - 519-837-0558 HAMILTON: T.E.A.D. - 905-679-8323 KARS: Tranquil Acres. - (613) 489-5294 KITCHENER: CODRP / Pride Stables - 519-653-4686 LONDON: SARI Therapeutic Riding - 519-666-1123 MILTON: Windrush Stable Therapeutic Riding Centre - 905-854-6008 ORANGEVILLE: EQUUS 3D - 519-940-0048 OWEN SOUND: G.R.A.C.E. - 519-372-2721 PETERBOROUGH: PARD Therapeutic Riding - 705 742-6441 PETROLIA: Tomlynn Acres Reg. Quarter Horses - 519-882-0958 PORT BURWELL: Jabez Therapy Ranch - 519-874-1168 PORT ELGIN: P.R.A.N.C.E. - 519-832-2522 SCHOMBERG: King’s Ransom Equestrian - 416-995-3842 SHELBURNE: Traditions Farm Therapeutic Riding Centre - 519-925-1866 ST. CATHARINES: Horse Alternative Therapeutic Services - 905-704-9820 SAULT STE. MARIE: Therapeutic Ride Algoma - 705 945-8546 THUNDER BAY: Thunder Bay Therapeutic Riding Assoc.- 807-472-5650 TORONTO: C.A.R.D. - 416-667-8600 TORONTO: Saddle Up For Success - 416-932-1919 TOTTENHAM: Awesome Acres Therapeutic Riding Centre - (905) 936-1197 VAL RITA: Northern Lights Therapeutic Riding Assoc. - 705-335-2441 WHITBY: Durham Therapeutic Riding Assoc. - 905-668-6680 WINDSOR: Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Assoc. - 519-969-1261
Please volunteer at a centre near you!
DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that OnTRA is not responsible for the accreditation, actions or activities at any OnTRA Member Centre. OnTRA has no legal or structural authority over any Member Centre as each Centre is autonomous. Be aware that horseback riding can be a dangerous sport therefore you should verify the safety procedures & the certification of the instructors at the therapeutic riding facility of your choice.
OnTRA received an over- whelming response to the Leg Up Grant Program. In total, we will have helped 81 riders from 12 centres that represent Ontario from north to south to east to west. Thank you to all who applied and we are so very pleased to have been able to help so many of the riders in our province. Thanks also to our member centres who were able to send representatives to our AGM to receive their cheques. OnTRA plans to continue with this grant to assist our riders in 2012.
back row (l to r) Ian Woolf - TFTRC, Janine Langley - OnTRA, Les Barsony - Windrush, Dave Hanley - KR
Equestrian, Gary Brown - TEAD, David Mitchell - TEAD
Jump Canada Tackles all the Hot Topics at Symposium
Ottawa, ON — with a total of 159 attendees treated to a fantastic learn- ing experience, the Jump Canada Symposium held on November 18 and 19 at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC, was a resounding suc- cess.
A packed two days, led by Linda Allen, an FEI 4* course designer, and Julie Winkel, a Regis- tered USEF judge, featured 16 top riders and horses demonstrating showing hunters on the line and over fences, riding Derby courses, exe- cuting jumper courses and jump- offs, using gymnastics to improve horses and so much more. Through- out the Symposium, Allen and Winkel were more than willing to answer questions from the audience, and were eager to share their wealth of knowledge.
front (l to r) Kirsten Smith - OnTRA, Josette Woolf - TRTRC, Kate Day - OnTRA, Lesley Ridout Gauer - Windrush, Viki LaCombe - OnTRA, Megan Watson - OnTRA, Heather Macknesan - Pride Stables
“Jump Canada is committed to improving our sport by providing educational opportunities for both rider and their horse,” said Lindy Welsby, Chair, Jump Canada Ath- lete and Domestic Development Committee. “The symposium creat- ed a terrific learning atmosphere where the participants could interact, listen and learn from top profession- als and two of the best clinicians in our sport. Quality events like this are key to building success of our hunter and jumper riders across Canada, by putting an emphasis on learning and development and not just compet- ing.”
In addition Dr. Antonio Cruz gave an informative talk about the veterinary side of the competition horse, and during the lunch hour many presenters spoke on topics such as shoeing, footing, clipping, coaching information, tack fitting, and schooling exercises over low
Attendees were treated to a fantastic learning the Jump Canada Symposium held on November 18 and 19 at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC, was a resounding success. From left to right: Barbara Mitchell, Megan Rawlings, Julie Winkel, Linda Allen, Claudia Cojocar and Chris Pack. Photo Credit — Jump Canada
obstacles.
“I would like to thank Claudia Cojocar, who planned and organized the program, along with her on-site team, Jane Tidball and Chris Pack of Thunderbird Show Park for their facility and team work, along with Barbara Mitchell of the Athlete and Domestic Development Committee. Also a special thank you goes to Equine Canada staff member Ashley Raaymakers for her administration of the Symposium,” added Welsby. “The Symposium covered so many aspects of training the rider and the horse — both hunter and jumper — that everyone who attend- ed was sure to have added a great deal of knowledge to his or her
repertoire,” said Barbara Mitchell. About Jump Canada
Jump Canada is the committee of Equine Canada responsible for all hunter, equitation and jumper activi- ties in Canada from the grass roots to the international level. Jump Canada is governed by a board, the majority of whose members are elected by the stakeholders in the sport. For more information regard- ing Jump Canada programs and activities, visit
www.equinecanada.ca/jumpcanada. About Equine Canada
For more information about Equine Canada, please visit
www.equinecanada.ca.
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