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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 KR Equestrian Para-Dressage Show – August 26, 2012
KR Equestrian is pleased to announce our inaugural Para-Dressage Show which will be held
on Sunday, August 26th, 2012. We are pleased to offer both an entry as well as an Equine Canada gold
division, to be judged by Elaine Potter, EC M level and Para Judge. Our facili- ty is located in Schomberg,
Northern Lights Therapeutic Riding Association Presents
Instructor Training Events: May-Sept 2012 – Equine Canada Rider preparation level testing E&W. Aug 19-21, 2012 - National Coaches Certification Program • Equine Canada Equestrian Specific 2-Day Training Workshop
Aug 21 - Teaching Workshop English and western Sept 2012:
Beginner English Instructor of Beginner Program Evaluation English Competition Coach For more information contact: 68 L.7, C.1 Val Rita, Ontario P0L 2G0 (705) 335-2441 or
nltra@ntl.sympatico.ca
CLASSIFIED ADS
Experienced barn person, responsible for daily care of horses, stalls and stable area. Busy riding program. Full-time contract position with ongoing possibili- ties. Interviewing July, commencing mid-August. Cover letter with resume to: Sunrise Therapeutic Riding, Attn: Lynne O’Brien, 6920 Concession 1, Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0, Fax: 519-837-1233,
lynne@sunrise-therapeutic.ca
2012 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.
in beautiful King Township (approximately 1 hour north of Toronto).
Horses can be made available on a limited basis to riders who may not be able to ship in, and we will also be able to provide
some overnight stabling. Although the competition will take place on Sunday the 26th, the facility will be available for riders on Sat- urday the 25th for practice sessions. Prizes for the event have been generously
provided by Hayward Sportswear Ltd, Tipperary Equestrian, Barnmice Equestrian Social Commu- nity and Pureform Equine Supplements.
The prize list and entry form is now avail-
able, please contact us at
kr@krequestrian.com for your copy. For more infor- mation, you can also con- tact KR Equestrian at (647) 727-0953.
"OnTRA wishes all the members of the Canadian Paralympic Team the best of luck at the Paralympic Games in London!"
OnTRA Events Tuesday, July 17 – Golf Tournament at Diamondback Golf Club – call for further information
Equine Canada Announces Team for 2012 Paralympic Games
Ottawa, June 20, 2012 - Equine Canada announced today that Para-Equestrian athletes Lauren Barwick, Eleonore Elstone, Ashley Gowanlock, and Jody Schloss have been nominated to the Canadian Paralympic Com- mittee to represent Canada at the 2012 Paralympic Games, August 29-September 9 in London, England. Barwick, Elstone, and Gowanlock are each return- ing Paralympians, while Schloss will be making her Par- alympic debut in London, providing a combination of experience and new talent to the team.
Hometown/Training Centre: Surrey, BC / Langley, BC Horse(s): Ferdonia 2 (owned by Lauren Barwick) Maile (owned by Lauren Barwick)
Rider Name: Jody Schloss
Hometown/Training Centre: Toronto, ON/Kemptville, ON
Horse(s): Inspector Rebus (owned by Jody Schloss)
The Canadian Para-Equestrian team riders have had remarkable success over the past 12 months, achieving podium performances at international events in the Unit- ed Kingdom, Portugal, Belgium, Germany and the Unit- ed States, which has put the team in fourth place in the world heading into the Games.
A strong support team will accompany the riders and horses to London, including coaches, chef d’équipe, grooms, a physiotherapist and veterinarian, working to ensure that the world-class athletes) are fully prepared to achieve greatness at the 2012 Games.
“I am pleased to congratulate para-equestrian ath- letes Lauren Barwick, Eleonore Elstone, Ashley Gowan- lock, and Jody Schloss on being nominated to the 2012 Canadian Paralympic Team,” said the Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport). “I wish all the best to our Canadian Paralympic athletes as they prepare for the Games. I would also like to thank the coaches, family, and officials who support and encourage the athletes who will proudly represent our country.”
“I feel very confident that our Team is well pre- pared for the Games,” states National Team Coach Andrea Taylor, who will be accompanying Canada’s team for a second time to the Games. “This team, from the athletes, the support personnel, to the leadership group, works tremendously well together and has a solid history of international experience. We’re ready to go for it!”
The list of nominated riders and horses are: Rider Name: Lauren Barwick
Hometown/Training Centre: Aldergrove, BC / Langley, BC
Horse(s): Off to Paris (owned by Equine Canada) Ferdonia 2 (owned by Lauren Barwick)
Rider Name: Eleonore Elstone
Hometown/Training Centre: Langley, BC / Langley, BC Horse(s): Zareno (owned by Elisabeth Posmus-Penter- man)
Rider Name: Ashley Gowanlock
Why Not G (owned by Kelleigh Kulcsar/Eleonore Elstone)
“Canada will once again field a strong equestrian team in what promises to be a memorable competition in iconic Greenwich Park,” said Gaétan Tardif, Team Canada’s Chef de Mission for the London 2012 Para- lympic Games. “I very much look forward to watching our Canadian athletes in action.”
“I am very confident that we have a strong team, with some outstanding horses. We expect to be very competitive at the Games,” said Elizabeth Quigg, chef d’équipe for the Canadian Para-Equestrian Team. “We have a very talented team of athletes, horses, coaches, and team personnel who have achieved great success over the past year,” said Amie O’Shaughnessy, Director of Para-Equestrian and Paralympic Team Man- ager at Equine Canada. “The support of Own the Podi- um, the Canadian Paralympic Committee, and Sport Canada combined with the tremendous efforts of the athletes, has ranked the Canadian team fourth in the world heading into the Games, which will make for a very exciting experience in London.”
The selection process for the Canadian Paralympic riders was based on their performances at international events during the qualifying period running between January through to June 1, 2012.
At the Paralympic Games, individual medals are awarded to athletes in the individual and freestyle tests, as well as an overall team medal. Seventy-eight athletes will compete at the Paralympic Games during the 12 days of competition.
Para-Equestrian is one of Canada’s most successful international disciplines, achieving an individual gold medal and an individual silver medal at the 2008 Para- lympic Games, as well as two individual bronze medals at the 2004 Paralympic Games.
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