DECEMBER 2019 THE RIDER /19
2019 Ontario Trail Riders Association Board of Directors
President/Ride Schedule Sonja Wyss 705-434-7947
info@barefoot-saddlecanada.ca Linda Fell
905-842-9031
linda.fell@outlook.ca
Past-President Helmut Hitscherich 905-473-9329,
helmuthit@gmail.com
Secretary Tina Kerst 416-907-6051
tiamiadart@gmail.com
Membership Linda Fell
905-842-9031
linda.fell@outlook.ca Treasurer
Elaine Wiesner 519-940-1710
elaine.a.wiesner@gmail.com
Trail Advocate Ron Keeler, 705-341-1073,
alltrails@live.ca
Website Development Caroline Fell 289-681-0174
caroline.fell@cogeco.ca
Area Representative Elaine Wiesner 519-940-1710
elaine.a.wiesner@gmail.com
Newsletter/Promotion 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 Kerst, 416-907-6051,
tiamiadart@gmail.com
1326 Odessa Cres., Oakville, ON L6H 1R8 •
www.ontariotrailriders.ca
in 1970, is an equestrian organization which promotes recreational trail riding and the creation, development, preservation and safe use of trails.
www.ontariotrailriders.ca
“You are not working on the
horse...You are working on your- self. – Ray Hunt
OTRA 2020 tentative ride schedule
Location/Date Dufferin Forest * - May 8 – 10 Vivian Forest - May 15 – 18 Dufferin Forest - June 5 – 7 Dundas Valley - June 19 – 21 Dufferin Forest - July 3 – 6 Vivian Forest - July 24 – 26 Dufferin Forest - July 31 – Aug 3 Dundas Valley - Aug. 7 – 9 Otter Creek - Aug. 16 – 22 Dufferin Forest - Sept. 11 – 13 Vivian Forest - Oct. 9 – 12 • note: trail maintenance be-
art will be leaving soon for, Mc- Culley Farms in Florida. This pair of “snow birds” has been doing this for the past few years. Drive safe, see you in April. Kirsten Marie Penney is
also planning to winter in Florida with her two horses. Take care Kirsten, see you in the spring. Janice Clegg and husband
fore the ride, please bring your snippers • Follow us on our website:
ontariotrailriders.ca The Board of Directors has
ROCKTON TACK SWAP, FEBRUARY 23, Rockton Fair Grounds, L0R 1X0, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. This is a hugely popular event that you won’t want to miss!
Meeting, Sat. February 29th – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, ERIN UNITED CHURCH, 115 Main Street, Erin, On, N0B 1T0 Bring your voices, let the Board know what more we can do for you.
Note: When completing your membership appli- cations please print your information clearly and if you have an email ad- dress make sure to in- clude it. Yvonne and Stew-
Above: Rocky Mountains from Wendy’s home. 9045 20 Sideroad Tosorontio, Lisle, ON, L0M 1M0
Above Left:A late Oct. riding day before the dreaded snow!
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owned Pine River Ranch. We had many great rides out of their property. Hopefully they will host rides again from their new facility, please, please! Wendy Downer, long time
Janice and Maurice
Maurice have relocated to Mount Forest. Janice was OTRA’s president for many years.
their indoor heated riding arena. Open Rides are an opportunity to keep you and your horse condi- tioned for next year’s riding sea- son. See schedule on their website and Facebook for disci- plines and updates. $15/horse with proof of insurance.
Lana English “Our Cowboy Wish For You:
May Your CHRISTMAS be filled with Good Cheer, Beautiful Skies and Wide Open Spaces”.
The Ontario Trail Riders Association Inc, established
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
Requirements: If a non-member, please see ride organizer and pay day fee: all participants must sign a waiver and show proof of liability insurance.
Happy Trails, Ontario Trail Riding Association OTRA and its members represent the equestrian trail user with
been hard at work planning an- other busy schedule. New this year:
OTRA member and her family have moved to Hartell, Alberta. Wendy’s “bucket list” just got a little shorter. We miss you Wendy, and are happy for you. The Ancaster Agricultural
Society is offering open rides in
Yvonne and Stewart almost ready to head south!
Xmas wreath made by the kiddos for Yvonne and Stewart’s RV
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