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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
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OnTRA and OEF are so very excited to offer this exciting new pro- gram called Ribbons for Rides. EVERYONE can participate in this program! Just ride one of the FEI dressage tests (independently or on lead), and you will receive an eighth place ribbon. Ride another test, or the same test again, and receive a seventh place ribbon. On and on until you reach Champion!! OEF is even offering to have the Champion rib- bons signed by an elite equestrian athlete of the rider's choice and framed in a shadow box. If the rider lives in the vicinity of the elite eques- trian, they will see if they can come and present the Champion ribbon to the rider. For further information, please visit
www.ontra.ca.
Have You Heard About Ribbons for Rides? Attention OnTRA Member Centers!!
Did you know it only costs $20 to become a member of OnTRA??
Individual membership for one year is $20, a family membership is $30, junior membership is $12, and a lifetime membership is $300. OnTRA members receive a free subscription to The Rider, are able to compete in OnTRA competitions, and are eligi- ble to receive grants and awards from OnTRA!! For more information on becoming a member of OnTRA please visit
www.ontra.ca.
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Elizabeth Quigg Elected as Chair of the Canadian Para-Equestrian Committee
Ottawa, Ontario, March 5, 2013 —- Elizabeth Quigg of Stouffville, ON, has been elected as Chair of the Canadian Para-Equestrian Committee (CPEC) for the 2013-2014 term.
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2013 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
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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 fulfilling the roles of chef d’équipe of the Canadian Para-Equestrian Team and the chair of the Para-Equestrian Canada High Performance Commit- tee since 2005, Quigg has a strong background in para-equestrian sport. In addition to her experience with para-dressage, Quigg was also the chef d’équipe of the Canadian Olympic Dressage Team in 1996 and Ontario’s Young Rider Dressage Team from 1997 to 2002.
About Para-Equestrian Canada
Para-Equestrian Canada is the Equine Canada committee responsible for developing programs for athletes with a physical disability, and implementing the Para-Dressage high performance program. Para- Equestrian is one of Canada’s most successful inter- national disciplines, achieving an individual gold medal and an individual silver medal at the 2008 Par- alympic Games, as well as two individual bronze medals at the 2004 Paralympic Games.
About Para-Equestrian Sport
“I am honoured to be voted in as Chair of ParaEquestrian Canada and trust I can provide leader- ship so that we continue to develop the sport, in Canada and with our team internationally,” said Quigg. “I would like to thank Jane James, our past- chair, for all her efforts and support.”
Quigg takes over the CPEC Chair position from Jane James of Duncan, BC, who served as the com- mittee’s chair for the past year.
“Elizabeth has been a prominent contributor to the advancement of Para-Equestrian sport in Canada,” said Amie O’Shaughnessy, Director of Para-Equestri- an at Equine Canada. “The Canadian Para-Equestrian Committee will be well-served by Elizabeth’s exper- tise and leadership skills in the upcoming year.” The CPEC would also like to acknowledge out- going member, Gwynne Rooke of Stouffville, ON, for her long-term volunteer efforts on the Committee over the past six years.
About Hi-Pro Feeds
Hi-Pro Feeds is the official animal feed sponsor of the Canadian Para-Equestrian Team. For nearly 40 years, Hi-Pro Feeds been proudly serving the live- stock feeding and ranching industries. With its Pro- Form Equine Feed line, Hi-Pro easily meets the needs of the Canadian equine, whether high performance or recreational mount. Hi-Pro Feeds operates facilities in Canada through a framework of plants, dealers and loyal customers. For more information, please visit
www.hiprofeeds.com.
Para-Equestrian sport provides riders with a physical disability the opportunity to compete against other riders with similar abilities. Riders are given a “Grade” based on their functional ability, and are judged on their riding skill against other athletes of the same Grade. There are five grades of competi- tions in dressage, with Grade IA representing the more severely impaired riders, and Grade IV repre- senting the least severely impaired riders. Many Para- Equestrian athletes also compete alongside able-bod- ied competitors in Equine Canada competitions. At the grass roots level, Para-Equestrian encompasses a number of different disciplines, while the internation- al stream focuses only on Para-Dressage. For more information, please visit
www.equinecanada.ca/para- equestrian.
About Equine Canada
Equine Canada is the leading national sport and equine organization in the country. It fulfills a broad range of governance, advocacy and development functions, all of which focus, in one way or another, on the horse and draw on the enthusiasm it arouses. As a result of our efforts, Equine Canada is recog- nized by Sport Canada and the Féderation Equestre Internationale (FEI) as the national governing body for equestrian sport and recreation in Canada. It is the industry sector leader and as such is recognized and supported by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada. In particular, its leadership in improving both the quality and condition of horses is lauded at home and abroad. Visit
www.equinecanada.ca
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