26/ AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2022 THE RIDER Equestrian Vaulting in Ontario! North Dundas wel-


comed 52 vaulters from across Ontario this past weekend as part of a provin- cial vaulting show series! Vaulting is an eques-


trian sport combined with gymnastics and dance! It is a FEI nationally recognized sport, and part of the World Equestrian Games. Unlike trick riding,


where the focus is who can


out stunt who, vaulting competitions judging


include a panel where


vaulters are judged on har- mony with the horse, artistic interpretation, strength, cho- reographed freestyles, gym- nastic-like moves


and


balance. It takes extreme dedi-


cation, training, and confi- dence. The horses are like no others, and coaches and


clubs work together across the province, and country! This is truly a spectac-


ular sport and supportive community. Sat June 18th, Ontario


celebrated by hosting their first provincial Vaulting Competition live since pre Covid. Saturday’s show was held at Nation Valley Ranch in Chesterville Ont, home to Nation Valley Vaulters., and judged by Canadian judge, Nicole de Villiers who flew in from BC. There are 4 clubs in Ontario, from Lis- towel, Maple Rock Vaulters, Peterborough’s Hoofprint Vaulters, Chesterville’s Na- tion Valley Vaulters and Hope and Dreams Vaulters. On top of the excite-


ment of the provincial show series underway, Ontario has been invited to send vaulters to Nationals held in Alberta this year!


On the horse (willow again from NVR Vaulters, Miriam and Sofia)


On barrel, (grace and Olivia, hopes and dreams stables) Another Iron Horse Enters OSAS


super hero freestyle, placing 2nd and 1st place in her di- visions. photo by Samantha Mirzaee photography.


Willow is not only a star vaulting horse, but has been featured in Hallmark films and HBO series.


photo of Ila Byvelds, on QH mare Willow, with her


July 15, 2022 - OSAS recently wel- comed the 13 year-old gelding Holy Chip into their program. A son of Arts Chip, the tough pacer had a 12 year career which spanned from 2011 through 2022. He started out racing in the US where he competed


at 14 different tracks before shifting north of the border. He moved to Ontario in


2020 a n d raced a


seven different tracks in that province before calling it a career. His summary at retirement read 39-


42-42 after 330 total starts. He banked just under $300,000.


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The Standardbred Horse Complete Versatility


Great Work Ethic + Willingness To Learn


Endurance. Dressage. Trail Riding. Driving. Hunter / Jumper. Best Friend.


Celebrating over 25 years of securing new homes for Ontario’s Standardbred Horses. To view available horses, or to inquire about participating in our program, please visit our website.


www.osas.ca


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