26/ JULY 2010 THE RIDER


Eastern Canadian Regional Director: Joanne McEachern, RR#4, Grand Valley, Ont. L0N 1G0 (519) 928-9828


2010 Ontario Directors: District 1 (Western Ontario): Debby McMullen-Hockin (519) 485-7577, mcmullend@rogers.com


Boundaries for District 1: From Hwy 86 at Amberley along through to Hwy 8 to Dundas (Hamilton) & all West!


District 2 (Central Ontario):


Joanne McEachern, RR#4, Grand Valley, Ont. L0N 1G0 (519) 928-9828


Boundaries for District 2: East of Hwy 86 from Amberley to Hwy 8 at (Dundas) Hamilton and West of Gravenhurst down to Whitby along Hwy 12.


District 3 (Northern Ontario):


Darlene Jackson, 270 Cemetery Rd., North Bay, Ont. P1B 8G4 Home # 705-472-9596 Boundaries for District 3: North of Gravenhurst along Hwy 169,


WEB SITE: www.nbhacanada.com • E-Mail Address: nbhacanada@yahoo.ca


NBHA Canada Season Well Under Way!!!


District 4 has a few shows under their belt now and here are the results from the Millbrook show.


Millbrook Results Open 4D Barrel 1D Placings


1st 16.950, $153.00, Leslie Richards on Zip 2nd 17.143, $ 92.00, Sara Dizzell on Candy 3rd 17.311, $ 61.00, Kansas Pickerll on Easy French Girl


4th 17.348, Krystal Cairns on Rockledge Roxanne 2D Placings


1st 17.870, $158.00, Leslie Richards on MRH Bullys Red Angel


3D Placings


1st 18.184, $ 88.00, Steve Storms on Eternal Tassilo 2nd 18.313, $ 53.00, Emily Kimmett on Very Rapid 3rd 18.356, $ 35.00, Josh Storms on Fly Boy 4th 18.359, Jen Dube on Twist 4D Placings


1st 19.055, $ 66.00, Tyler Aitken on Go Spin An Dash 2nd 19.243, $ 39.00, Alana Pickerll on Ellie 3rd 19.273, $ 26.00, Amber Miller on Doody 4th 19.279, Katie Aitken on Another Cool Move


Senior 3D Barrels 1D Placings


1st 18.580, $ 62.00, Allan Burgess on Darcy's Little Ridge


Youth 4D Barrels 1D Placings


1st 16.697 $ 58.00, Leslie Richards on Jodies Little Amos


2nd 16.738 $ 39.00, Leslie Richards on Zip 2D Placings


1st 17.380 $ 83.00, Tyler Aitken on Go Spin An Dash 3D Placings


2nd 17.949, $105.00, Kathy Richards on Jodies Little Amos


1st 17.805 $ 28.00, Kelsey Boots on Great King Whiz 2nd 18.037 $ 17.00, Emily Kimmett on Very Rapid 3rd 18.310 $ 11.00, Tyler Aitken on CB Remember When


4th 18.565, Brianne Mason on Free Spirited Charlie 4D Placings


1st 18.742, $ 21.00, Katie Aitken on Another Cool Move


2nd 19.287, $ 12.00, Ashley McNevan on Doc's Sugar Jack


3rd 19.399, $ 8.00, Amanda Brackett on Jetta Leaguer 4th 20.226, Leslie Richards on MRH Bullys Red Angel


2D Open Poles 1D Placings


1st 21.281 $ 35.00, Leslie Richards on Zip 2nd 22.682 $ 23.00, Brianne Mason on Free Spirited Charlie Brown 2D Placings


1st 23.417 $ 17.00, Steve Storms on Eternal Tassilo 2nd 24.618 $ 13.00, Amber Miller on Doody 3rd 25.086 $ 9.00, Vicki Brackett on Jetta Leaguer 4th 25.261, Jen Dube on MoJo Jones


2D Youth Poles 1D Placings


1st 21.423, $ 51.00, Leslie Richards on Zip 2D Placings


1st 23.844, $ 15.00, Amber Miller on Doody 2nd 27.273, $ 11.00, Emily Kimmett on Very Rapid 3rd 30.696, $ 8.00, Shayden Dorey on Crook 4th 31.078, Ashley Keough on Chico


Paint Alternative Program


Don’t forget that if you have a paint horse we are part of the Paint Alternative Credit pro- gram where Paint Horses can earn recognition for their achievements. Even though APHA is not officially associated with these events, the associ- ation does want to recognize your efforts on your American Paint Horse. As a result, your accom- plishments can be recorded on your registered horse's official lifetime performance record through PAC. Exhibitors must have a verifica-


tion form signed by the representative to verify their results. For more information please con- tact Debby Hockin at mcmullend@rogers.com


The Ontario Quarter Horse Racing Bonus Program


The NBHA is partnered again this year with the OQHRP Post Racing Bonus Program for all eligible Quarterhorses. Please see the website www.ontarioracingcommission.ca for any infor- mation that could help you earn your share of this amazing incentive being offered to owners of for- mer racing quarterhorses. When you come to the show, please have the show committee sign your form to verify for your bonus.


Troy Crumrine Clinic


The Troy Crumrine Clinic was well attend- ed and 15 horses and riders spent 2 days with World Barrel Racing Champion Troy Crumrine as part of the Brant County Western Fest. Riders and horses both got individual and group atten- tion and showed huge improvements after the 2 days spent in the outdoor pen. We’d like to thank Troy to coming back to Canada again for this event Brant County results will be available in the next newsletter and on the web.


NBHA Finals


Mark your calendar for August 27 – 29th for this years finals to be held at Ancaster Fair- grounds. The finals committee is currently working this event and the entry forms and schedule will be mailed out next week.. Vendor space will be available for anyone interested please contact Debby Hockin at mcmullend@rogers.com.


We will be starting the show Friday after- noon with the Open Youth and Senior 1st go’s and the second go will be held on Saturday. Both


Hwy 11 & Hwy 60 over to Pembroke.. all North!


District 4 (Eastern Ontario): Tracey Sadler, (613) 989-5724 Boundaries for District 4: East of Hwy 12 from Whitby up to Gravenhurst, East of Huntsville along Hwy 60 to Pembroke.


Kathy Richards


613-476-3792, email: hkathy55@gmail.com District 1 - Quebec - TBA 2010 Maritimes Director – TBA


go’s will count for district points and awards are tentatively scheduled to be handed out Saturday evening.. We will be booking the available stalls on a first come first paid basis for those interest- ed.


Show Schedules


District 1 Show Dates July 17 & 18 - Black Gold Barrel Bonanza, Oil Springs July 25 - Zurich Fair July 31, Aug 1 - Royal Run Ranch and SOTC, Maid- stone


Aug. 15 - Aylmer Fair Aug. 22 - Tillsonburg Fair Aug. 27-29 - NBHA Finals at Ancaster ON Sept. 5 & 6 - Paris Fair (tentative) Sept. 11 - Petrolia Fair (tentative) Sept. 26 - Forest Fair Oct. 2 - Tillsonburg Event Oct. 9 - Dorchester Fair Oct. 11 - Brigden Fair


District 2 Show Dates July 17 & 18 - Black Gold Barrel Bonanza, Oil Springs August 22 - Fergus Riverview Farm August 27-29 - NBHA Finals at Ancaster ON Sept. 5 & 6 - Paris Fair (tentative)


September 11 Dundalk Fair October 2 - Tilsonburg Event (tentative) More dates to be announced shortly


District 3 Show Dates August 27-29 - NBHA Finals at Ancaster, ON Sept 5 & 6 - Paris Fair (tentative) More dates to be announced shortly


District 4 Show Dates July 10 & 11 - Aitken's show July 17 & 18 - Bancroft show Aug. 21 - South Mountain August 27-29 - NBHA Finals at Ancaster ON Sept 5 & 6 - Paris Fair (tentative) Oct. 3 - Roseneath Fair


Second Annual Toronto Horse Day Maintained Its Stride With Another Successful Event


The Ontario Equestrian Federa- tion (OEF) is pleased to announce that the second annual Toronto Horse Day was another successful event! Over 500 visitors came through the front doors of the Horse Palace at Exhibition


barn clean and safe; EquiMania! was in attendance provid- ing visitors the opportunity to braid a horse’s tail, learn about horse anatomy and learn about equine behaviour, etc.; Safety - Tack-Two EMS & Fire Inc. was equipped with their ambulance to discuss the importance of helmet safety and to answer questions on safety;


Place to learn about horses and be entertained with live demonstrations. This event provided the general public an opportunity to experience a horse first hand with the hopes of introducing new riders to the sport.


The Toronto Police Ser- vices Mounted Unit set up their display and talked with visitors about their police officers and horses; Nutrition – Agribrands Puri- na showcased the different types of horse feed; Therapeutic Riding – the Community Association for Riding for the Disabled (CARD) discussed therapeutic riding


“Snowflake: the Calf Roping Simu- lator Horse - visitors had the opportu- nity to get in the saddle and try to rope a calf;


American Wind Rider Challenge Champion earlier this year.


Spaced throughout the Horse Palace, various education stations were set up to offer visitors a hands-on learning experience. The stations included the following topics: Grooming – The Riding Academy at the Horse Palace discussed the impor- tance of grooming and demonstrated how to properly brush a horse; Tack – Greenhawk Harness & Eques- trian Supplies provided English and Western saddles and bridles for visitors to sit in, touch and compare the differ- ences between the two; Meet the Farrier – Symon Pidhainy gave a ‘hot’ demonstration of how horseshoes are fitted and shaped; Stable Safety – Greenhawk Harness & Equestrian Supplies showcased the equipment that is involved in keeping a


Want a Career In the Horse Indus- try? - HorseJobs.ca were on hand to answer questions about what careers there are in the industry; and Face Painting - visitors had the oppor- tunity to get in the spirit and have their faces painted with horsey designs. It didn’t just stop with all of these amazing education stations, visitors were also treated to a non-stop display of riding and driving demonstrations. Gary Yaghdjian, OEF President, was a great emcee for the day explaining each demonstration to the audience. The Toronto Police Services Mounted Unit showcased the gear that the horse and rider must wear when they are patrolling the streets. The OEF was pleased to have professional reining rider, Loris Epis with his new mount “S V Save Sum Cash “ (a.k.a. Penny) owned by Pat Grochowina. Loris and Penny dazzled the audience with the exhilarating sport of reining and kept the crowd on the edge of their seats as they watched them perform their amazing spins and slides!


and volunteer opportunities available;


Eve Dexter and her miniature horse Kaitland’s Desert Prince along- side Jackie Shute and her Welsh Pony, Logan, demonstrated the disciplines of pleasure driving and combined driving. Tanya Martin and her Standard- bred, Heirs Above, along with Brian Tropea provided the audience with the history of Harness Racing and informa- tion on the Standardbred breed. Camilla Willings and her 12 year- old stallion Mercenario deLa Libertad provided the audience with an amazing performance of their freestyle that won them the titles of Canadian Wind Rider Challenge Champion and the North


The Ontario Quarter Horse Asso- ciation was proud to introduce the rein- ing 2009 All American Quarter Horse Congress Queen, Miss Ashley Cook and the newly crowned 2010 Ontario Quarter Horse Association Queen, Miss Lindsay Allen.


The Upper Canada District (Ontario) Canadian Horse Breeders put on a driving and riding demonstration. Brenda Pantling drove her horse Du Coteau Lalou Beauport around the arena while Katherine Hope rode Hid- den Meadow Adanac Jamieson. Riding Academy Instructors, Megan Ballantine riding K.C, Clare Feldman riding Fergus and Caitlin McConnell riding Seven did a jumping demonstration that highlighted the dif- ferences between riding a course as a hunter rider, a jumper rider and as an eventer. Their demonstration was spec- tacular.


Then in the afternoon Megan Bal- lantine and Caitlin McConnell put on an amazing demonstration of Dressage by performing a Pas de Deux. All of the displays were simply incredible and kept the crowds atten- tion throughout the day.


Toronto Horse Day could not have been possible without the support from the following organizations. The OEF would like to thank Agribrands Purina, Canadian Pony Club - Central Ontario Region, CARD, Cavalier Equestrian Supplies, Central Canada Paso Fino Horse Association, Central Ontario Pleasure Driving Association, Equine Guelph, Exhibition Place, Gary Yaghdjian, Greenhawk Harness & Equestrian Supplies, HorseJobs.ca, Mark Dobrindt, Ontario Harness Horse Association, Ontario Percheron Horse Association, Ontario Quarter Horse Association, Ontario Reining Horse


Association, Riding Academy at the Horse Palace, Symon Pidhainy, Tack- Two EMS & Fire Inc., Toronto Police Services Mounted Unit, Tri-County Carriage Association, the Upper Cana- da District (Ontario) Canadian Horse Breeders and everyone who joined us that day!


Top Left: Jackie Shute and her Welsh Pony, Logan


Far Left: The Toronto Police Services Mounted Unit were on hand Above: Symon Pidhainy Below: Megan Ballantine


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