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2012 OPHC Executive
Patty Picard, President 519-582-1999 Marcy Brown, Vice President 905-692-2370 Betty Threndyle, Secretary 519-353-5112 Bryan Ramsay, Treasurer/Membership & Show Manager 905-692-2370 Mike Tucker, Racing Director, 905-892-5610 Shelley Cassels, Fundraising 519-698-2732 Chris Retterath, Constitution 519-638-5095 Glen Patterson, Drug Testing/Disciplinary 905-692-3748
Tracey Patterson, Banquet 905-692-3748 Mike Seabrook, Futurity 905-517-6065
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The Rider
Welcomes the Ontario
Paint Horse Club
Chincoteagues in Canada
From the the shores of Virginia to the beauty of Muskoka, a family brings a new breed to Ontario. After reading the clas- sic book Misty of Chin- coteague by Marguerite Henry, the story of a wild pony and the children who love her, a local Brace- bridge family planned their first trip to Chincoteague Island, Virginia. The
In order to comply with the grazing permit from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the Chincoteague Volun- teer Fire Company (who own and care for the hors- es) round them up every July, and sell the foals by auction. All proceeds from the sale provide the small town of Chincoteague’s Vol. Fire Company with new equipment, as well as
the funds needed to ensure and maintain a healthy herd.
In July 2009, the fami- ly spontaneously purchased their first Chincoteague, a bay colt originally chris- tened Mop Top, now offi- cially registered as Chin- coteague Bay Dreamer. Since that summer, they have gained a trailer-full of knowledge on bringing babies home.
Although called the Chincoteague “Pony”, they are really a small breed of horse. They range from 13- 15hh, and are suited for all disciplines. Their friendly, and loving nature makes them easy to gentle, and well suited for children, beginner riders of all ages, and horse lovers in general. They are more than a horse, they quickly become
Wild Mare and foal on the island
neighbouring island of Assateague is home to a herd of wild horses, said to have originated from the equine survivors of a ship- wrecked Spanish galleon in the 1700s.
Assateague Island is the ultimate horse lovers vacation destination, wild ponies and a stellar beach attract thousands annually.
a family member!
A passion for these ponies resulted in the cre- ation of a new business, Chincoteagues in Canada. The goal is to share this amazing breed and intro- duce island born foals to Canada. More information is available on this unique breed and to learn more about getting your own pony visit
www.chin-
coteaguesincanada.ca
Storm , being super friendly
Ontario Paint Horse Club presents
Pat Carter Coloured Breed Trail Clinic held at Carter’s Training Facility St. George, On
Saturday April 28th, 2012
Two sessions: 9 -12am or 1 - 4pm Cost is $75.00 per horse/rider per session For more info or to register
contact shari Irwin at 905-440-5941 or email
shari.irwin@
ontario.ca
Plus… Raffle for Trail Equipment!
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