14/ OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 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.


“Challenge me, dare me or even defy me, but do not underestimate me. For on the back of my horse anything is possible.” A horse box


Dundas Valley Sept. 9th day ride, hosts Linda Fell and Lana English.


Slightly cool but perfect riding conditions for the “edge of the world” trail. We had lots of laughs and a terrific tail gate lunch, thanks to Linda and her (served warm) yay! split pea soup. Larry Green didn’t appear to mind being the only male, lol.


Simcoe Ride Sept. 14- 16, host Richard Gauthier. This was


Richard’s first year of hosting and we sincerely hope that it won’t be his last. Thirteen riders enjoyed the Gauthiers’ hospitality, the beautiful fa- cility and the excellent trails and trail guides. Thank you Richard. Your ride was truly memorable.


East Gate Algonquin Sept. 28 – Oct. 1, host Ellie Hinze. The ride


host was Ellie, so enough said. The ride was an overwhelming success! We were deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of John


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


David Rushton, November 20, 1940 – September 26, 2018 age 77 years. Always a cowboy at heart, he went on and hosted numerous trail rides with the Ontario Trail Riders and the Dry Lake Saddle Club. His trail rides were among the best. Dave’s rides offered camping in a park like setting at the back of his farm. A chance to ride in Lake Erie, and ride to an ice cream parlor in downtown Selkirk. He was a member of Christian Cowboys and recited cowboy poetry at many local events. We miss him already!


Vivian Forest Thanksgiving weekend Oct. 5- Oct. 8, host Hel-


mut Hitscherich. Slightly coolish and a little wet but the spirit of the OTRA riders in attendance was not dampened. A good time was had by all!


Folks OTRA’S 2018 ride schedule has come to a close. The


Board of Directors is already busy planning the 2019 schedule. “Until we meet again, may the good Lord take a liking to you.” Roy Rogers


“The horse does one of two things. He does what he thinks he’s sup- posed to do, or he does what he thinks he needs to do to survive”. - Ray Hunt


Lana English


Stewart getting his horse ready for Simcoe ride Sept. 14-16.


OTRA and its members represent the equestrian trail user


OTRA members enjoying a good read at the Ganaraska Cottage Bed and Bale!


View from East Gate Algonquin Sept. 28-Oct.1.


Thanksgiving Feast at Helmut's!


OTRA members enjoying potluck Sept.9 day ride Dundas Valley.


Joanna and Sandy on Simcoe Ride.


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