MAY 2012 THE RIDER /3 OEF Equestrian Skills Development Competitions
The Ontario Equestrian Federation’s (OEF) Equestrian Skills Development compe- titions (E.S.D.) are horse shows that are approved and sanctioned by the OEF at the schooling level. In previous years, these com- petitions were referred to as “Discovery” shows.
E.S.D competitions are the perfect place for horse and rider to gain show ring experi- ence! In a more relaxed environment, competi- tors will obtain valuable skills and build their confidence in the show ring, in turn, providing them with an overall positive experience before moving on to future competition endeavours.
E.S.D. competitions are permitted to use Equine Canada “r” status judges and OEF accredited officials so competitors can be sure they will receive the same quality of judging as when they compete at bronze or silver level competitions. Riders and horse owners are only required to have a valid OEF membership in order to compete at E.S.D. competitions. Thus ensuring all horses and riders are insured as a safety precaution.
Why Compete at an E.S.D. Competition? • Novice riders and green horses will gain pos- itive show experience in a controlled, struc- tured environment
• Competitors will be judged by Equine Cana- da or OEF accredited officials
• The OEF ensures that the venue hosting the competition has proper insurance needed to host a horse show
• Competition organizers must follow a set of guidelines to ensure the safety of horse and rider at all times
Days #2, ESD DR,
spiritwoodfarm.ncf.ca, Spirit- wood Farm, North Gower, ON,
judy.fournier@
xplornet.ca Sunday, June 17 - Summer Solstice, ESD HJ,
www.pickeringhorsecentre.com, Pickering Horse Centre, Claremont, ON,
rhainschwang@gmail.com Sunday, July 08 - Canada Day, ESD HJ,
www.pickeringhorsecentre.com, Pickering Horse Centre, Claremont, ON,
rhainschwang@gmail.com Sunday, July 15 - NNEP Sunshine Show Series II ESD HJ, n/a, Nepean National Equestrian Park, Nepean, ON,
nancymitchell@sympatico.ca Sunday, August 05 - NNEP Sunshine Show Series III ESD HJ, n/a, Nepean, National Equestrian Park, Nepean, ON,
nancymitchell@sympatico.ca Sunday, August 12 - Summer Special, ESD HJ,
www.pickeringhorsecentre.com, Pickering Horse Centre, Claremont, ON,
rhainschwang@gmail.com Sunday, September 02 - North Gower Dressage Days #3, ESD, DR,
spiritwoodfarm.ncf.ca, Spirit-
wood Farm, North Gower, ON,
judy.fournier@
xplornet.ca Sunday, September 23 - Season FinaleESD HJ,
www.pickeringhorsecentre.com, Pickering Horse Centre, Claremont, ON,
rhainschwang@gmail.com
Accredited Provincial Officials Shannon Becvar - H/J Judge, 705-235-0852,
shanmcmanus@yahoo.ca
Myscha Burton - H/J Judge, 905-299-0558,
mkburton92@gmail.com
Wendy Davidson-Stewart - H/J Judge, 519-924-3860,
wendydavidsonstewart@hotmail.com Lindsay Grice - H/J Judge, 519-938-8815,
lindsay@lgrice.com
Scott McAllister - H/J Judge, 416-522-0984,
mcallister.scott@
yahoo.ca
Scott McAllister - H/J Course Designer, 416-522-0984,
mcallister.scott@
yahoo.ca
• E.S.D. competitions provide a cost effective introduction to competition • Off site support from the OEF
Why Sanction an E.S.D Competition? • Ability to use Equine Canada or OEF accred- ited officials up to recorded status level • Your competition will be promoted on the OEF website and in print publications • As a show organizer, you are only required to have an OEF membership to run an E.S.D competition
• Competitors and horse owners are only required to have a valid OEF membership • Competitions can extend over a maximum of two days from November to April and one day from May to October
• Show organizers are permitted to use Equine Canada Dressage tests for a very nominal fee • The OEF will provide organizers with off site support as needed prior to, during and fol- lowing your competition
How do you sanction an E.S.D. Competi- tion?
Sanctioning your horse show is easy! Simply download a Competition Application Form from the OEF website (
www.horse.on.ca) and submit a completed copy to the OEF Office accompanied by the following: • Payment
• Proof of Commercial General Liability Insur- ance as per the Guidelines and Requirements outlined in the Application Form
• Copies of your competition prize list and entry form
** All required paper work must be submitted no later than 30 days prior to the ** competi- tion start date
For more information about OEF Eques- trian Skills Development Competitions please contact Angelique Homan at
competitions@horse.on.ca or 1-877-441-7112 ext.15. You can also access more details online at
www.horse.on.ca.
Sunday, May 20 - The Spring Opener, ESD HJ,
www.pickeringhorsecentre.com, Pickering Horse Centre, Claremont, ON, rhain-
schwang@gmail.com Sunday, May 20 - NNEP Sunshine Show Series I, ESD HJ, n/a, Nepean National Eques- trian Park, Nepean, ON, nancymitchell@sym-
patico.ca
Sunday, May 27 - Forest Lane Dressage Fun- fest #1, ESD DR,
www.forestlanehorseshow.zoomshare.com Forest Lane Horse Farm, Kars, ON,
ch123ca@yahoo.ca Sunday, June 03 - North Gower Dressage
2012 Registered E.S.D. Competitions Date/ Name/ Type/ Website/ Location/ Con- tact Email
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