14/ AUGUST 2018 THE RIDER
2018 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
1326 Odessa Cres., Oakville, ON L6H 1R8 •
www.ontariotrailriders.ca
Administration Sheila MacDonald 905-885-9191
shemac@hotmail.com
Treasurer Linda Fell 905-842-9031
linda.fell@outlook.ca
Website Development Caroline Fell 289-681-0174
caroline.fell@cogeco.ca
Trail Development Ron Keeler, 705-341-1073,
alltrails@live.ca
Area Representative Sonja Wyss 705-434-7947
sonjawyss@gmail.com
in 1970, is an equestrian organization which promotes recreational trail riding and the creation, development, preservation and safe use of trails.
“The hardest part of
riding....is the ground....” The Dufferin Forest Fun-D Ride was aptly named. We raised funds, a little
over (1,000.00) and we had fun,( incalculable). The ride hosts, Elaine Wiesner and Linda Fell worked tirelessly to ensure that the annual fundraiser was a total blast from start to finish. Linda’s husband Bill, “was the man”. “Winner, winner chicken dinner”, Bill’s pulled chicken was toothsome. The entire meal was delish from the salads, potatoes, pork, pies, cake, coffee, and cold drinks. We want to thank Linda and Elaine again. You guys are the greatest. Auctioneer Ron Keeler was a laugh riot and got the crowd involved, bidding and of course laughing. Elaine Wiesner outbid everyone to take home the picnic cooler and horse treats generously donated by Greenhawk. The fun didn’t end after the auction. We gathered around cowboy crooner, Gord Wiesner, as he sere- naded us. Even the weatherman cooperated. Lots of riding Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Fantastic weekend! Helmut’s Vivian Forest ride was dry and sunny Friday and most of Saturday.
The much needed rain came on Sunday. The campers were not discouraged or disap- pointed. Any weekend at Helmut’s with good friends and your horse is a gift. The newest member of the Ontario Trail Riders made his debut at this ride. Bismarck, Car- oline Fell’s, Beauceron puppy. He is a charmer! “If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.”
Lana English Left: Elaine Wiesner proud winner of
the Greenhawk picnic cooler and horse treats.
Below: Playing the safety saddlebag quiz. The winner Karen Plume had 32 items
The Ontario Trail Riders Association Inc, established
Area Representative Elaine Wiesner 519-940-1710
elaine.a.wiesner@gmail.com
Newsletter Lana English 519-658-3489
lanaenglish@sympatico.ca
Directors at Large Karen Plume, 519-604-4020,
kp59ca@gmail.com Darlene Sharpe, 519-994-3912,
sharpelanefarmsw@gmail.com Cathy Togeretz, 519-465-1758,
cathytogeretz@sympatico.ca Ellie Hinze, 613-396-5883,
eleanor.hinze@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ga Sandra Kendall, 905-939-8356,
sandra.kendall@
sinaihealthsystem.ca Tina Hurst, 416-907-6051,
tiamiadart@gmail.com
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. Visit our Facebook Page
2018 Tentative OTRA Ride Schedule LOCATION/ DATE/ HOST
Dundas Valley Fund Raiser - Aug.10-12 - Dundas Staff Algonquin - Aug. 31-Sept.3 - Jan Belanger Dundas Valley - Sept. 9-Day Ride - Lana Eng- lish/Linda Fell Simcoe Ride - Sept.14-16 - Richard Gauthier South Algonquin - Sept. 21-23 - Tammy/ Lyle/Donaldson East Gate Algonquin - Sept. 28-Oct. 1 - Ellie Hinze Helmut’s Vivian Forest - Oct. 5-Oct. 8 - Hel- mut Hitscherich
*Further information will be on the Website Calendar **Must be a member to participate in Rides ***Must provide Proof of Liability Insurance
Left: Yvonne and Stewart, end of another great ride.
OTRA and its members represent the equestrian trail user
Laurie is rain or sun ready!
President of OTRA, Helmut Hitscherich, and his infectious smile!
Auctioneer extraordinaire, Ron Keeler!
Lil B is clearly excited to go on his 1st OTRA ride.
Our Chef Bill Fell just hangin' around waiting on dinner to cook.
Meet Caroline Fell's Bismarck and OTRA's newest member!
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