20/ JUNE 2017 THE RIDER
2017 Ontario Trail Riders Association Board of Directors
President/Ride Schedule
Helmut Hitscherich, 905-473-9329,
helmuthit@gmail.com
Vice President Tug MacDonald, 905-885-9191,
shemac0@hotmail.com
Secretary Linda Fell
905-842-9031,
linda.fell@outlook.com
Administration Sheila MacDonald 905-885-9191
shemac@hotmail.com
Treasurer Jan Belanger Elmvale, ON L0L 1P0 Home: 705-322-2027
janbel@csolve.net
Trail Development Ron Keeler, 705-341-1073,
alltrails@live.ca
Newsletter Lana English 519-658-3489
lanaenglish@sympatico.ca
OTRA: 1326 Odessa Cres., Oakville, ON L6H 1R8 •
www.otra.ca The Ontario Trail Riders Association Inc, established
in 1970, is an equestrian organization which promotes recreational trail riding and the creation, development, preservation and safe use of trails.
OTRA News June 2017
2017 Ride Schedule Location:
Vivian Forest
Otter Creek, NY Horse Country Vivian Forest Wiarton
Dufferin Forest Dundas
Algonquin
Horse Country South Algonquin
Date: June 23 – 25
7 day ride July 30 – Aug. 5 Aug. 4 – 7
East Gate Algonquin Sept. 29 – Oct. 1 Vivian Forest
Oct. 6 – 9
“When I hear somebody talk about a horse or a cow being stu- pid, I figure it’s a sure sign that animal has outfoxed them.” Tom Dorrance
Forest, was a wash literally. Our fearless leader Helmut Hitscherich drove to the Dufferin, Friday and stayed until Sat- urday morning. He wanted to be there in case anyone else was brave enough to make the trek up. Temperature dropping to 4 degrees C at night. OTRA Rides go rain or shine. “Anyone can ride in sunshine, it takes the hardy ones to ride in the rain.” a quote from Helmut. So much rain had fallen that the trail and parking conditions were unsafe. This is the first time that I can remember a ride being cancelled. Twelve riders participated in the Victoria Day weekend Ride and Camp, May 19 to May 22,York Regional Forest, (Vivian Forest) Friday was cool and dry, Saturday was a perfect riding day, Sunday morning we had a good ride, the afternoon ride got a bit wet. The potluck dinner Saturday night was excellent as always. Our newest Family membership includes two young ladies age 6 and 9 years. They are delightful and exceptionally good riders for being to young. It was brought to our attention that we forgot to list in the Ride Schedule, the June 9 to 11 Ride and Camp in the Dufferin For- est. We apologize the Host, Karen Plume for the omission. Karen, your ride is one of the year’s best. Please forgive us and don’t stop hosting this ride. Our one day ride, Saturday, June 3, Dundas Valley, was total success. Prior to heading out on the trail the ten riders enjoyed one of the best tailgate parties ever. Three new Members chose this ride to be their first OTRA Ride. We were so glad that they did. The chili supplied by, Janice and Mike, hit the spot. Laurie enjoyed the day so much that she is already asking questions about equipment required to camp with her horse. The weather was spectacular. The trails were dry and in good shape. We were asked to stay off one trail only. Perfect day. We enjoyed more food after the
The Memorial Ride and Camp, May 5 to May 7, Dufferin
Sarah, Dakota and Rylee, May 22nd Vivian Forest
ride. Cowboys and cowgirls build up quite an appetite out on the trail. Love the camaraderie! “Bird bones usually contain air.
Many bird bones are hollow.” “When you are born in a world you
don’t fit in; it’s because you were born to help create a new one”.
Collectively
Conscious.net Vivian Forest
like to share please contact a Director. We would be happy to publish it. If you are interested in becoming part of the team please don’t hesitate to contact us. Lana English
If you have a story that you would Jan and Tony, June 3, Dundas Valley
Sept. 11 – 17 Sept. 23 – 25
Aug. 11 – 13 Sept. 1 – 4
week of June 28 – July 9 July 10- 16 July 21 – 23
with the Ontario Trails Council, Ontario Equestrian Federation and Equine Canada. We welcome your membership to help support the voice of OTRA on your behalf. For more information please visit our website at
www.otra.ca
OTRA and its members represent the equestrian trail user
June 3, Dundas Valley. Cowboy tailgate party.
Horses gathering a crowd, June 3rd
Horses enjoying Dundas tailgate party
1st OTRA Ride of 2017, Vivian Forest
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