18/ DECEMBER 2025 THE RIDER


Ontario Reining Horse Association 2025 Board of Directors


EXECUTIVE


Samantha Speed President, Memberships


www.orha.on.ca


Ashley Janzen First Vice President, Shows, Volunteers


Rebecca Nelles Second Vice President, Youth


Past President: Dan Fletcher


ELECTED DIRECTORS


Joanne Milton Secretary


Mike Munroe Shows, Website


Sara Brown Treasurer


APPOINTED DIRECTORS


Leona McAtee Futurity


Tracy Nelson Futurity


Alyssa VanKleek Social Media


Sharon Hart Banquet


Ashley Gregoris Print Media


ORHA Grand Finale & Vision for 2026: Board Nominations and Year-End Banquet Celebration


By: Ashley Gregoris Another show season has come and


gone, and what a year it has been! Rid- ers brought their best to the arena, with impressive gains and memorable per- formances across every class. Each showbill offered challenges for all levels and the especially large Green Reiner classes stood out as a true testament to the welcoming spirit of the ORHA com- munity. We would like to start this month’s article highlighting all the spon- sors who make our shows possible. Many have been supporting the ORHA for years. We thank them for their con- tinued support and welcome new con- tributors as the club continues to grow!


2025 ORHA Grand Finale Sponsors


Diamond Sponsor Positive Fulfillment


Platinum Sponsors Dareth and Joanie Miller, Team Richards, Equipment Ontario, CQHA and AQHA, Victory Farms, Sharon Hart, Joyce Paquette Tax Service, Arena FX (Logan Girlex) AB, Mailhot Enter- prises, Karen Dixon, Brooks Feed and Equine Nutrition, CW Show Pads, Branding Barn, M.I.A Designs, Cara and Kevin Brown, John Deer/Huron Tractor, Mike and Deb Joslin, ORHyA Varsity Team, Bill Nelles-Lake View Farms, Darby Mailhot.


Thank you to all 2025 Grand Finale Sponsors!


Feature: ORHA Futurity and Derby Program


The ORHA Grand Finale took


place on September 19-21st at the Reach Huron Equestrian Facility in Clinton Ontario. The Finale spotlights the ORHA Futurity and Derby Series, a pro- gram of excellence and promotion of Ontario’s young horses in reining com- petition. This program covers a period of


reining activity over six years, as fol- lows: • Reining Prospect class at the age of 2 years ($1000 added) • Futurity at the age of 3 years (over $16 428.56 added across four divisions) • Derby at the age of 4, 5,6,7 years (over $7 857.15 added across four divisions) Horses in the program participate


in one of the three marquee events at the Finale, bringing the community together in celebration of the horses, owners, trainers and riders who make up the ORHA Futurity and Derby program- ming.


2-Year-Old Reining Pleasure Class The purpose of this class is to


showcase two year old reining prospects enrolled in the ORHA Futurity program in a way that highlights their overall soundness, both physically and emotion- ally, as well as their natural athletic abil- ity. Horses are evaluated on their potential as future reining prospects and should demonstrate cadence, control, and a willing attitude throughout their performance. Thank you to the follow- ing sponsors: 2025 ORHA 2-Year-Old Rail Class


• Third Place: Rebecca Nelles aboard STEP N OUTA THE BLUE earning $233.75 DRAW PARTY


2025 ORHA Draw Party Sponsors:


Bill Rinzema Futurity and Derby Draw Party Tokens New Orleans Pizza, Darby Mailhot, ORHA Pizza Dinner Dan and Bernice Fletcher


new draw token for riders that indicates their draw number in the Futurity and Derby and commemorates their partici- pation in the event. This year’s token was a handcrafted spur keychain by Scooter Reid Spurs with the rider’s draw number attached, thank you to Bill Rinzema for his sponsorship. You can’t have a party without


Second Place: Cara Brown aboard WHAT I LIKE earning $847.28.


• Second Place: Charlotte Beavliev riding CHARLOTTES LIL CHIC for Ander- son Performance Horses earning $302.50


2025 ORHA Futurity Sponsors


Gary & Kerri of G & K Training Centre & Tack - Saddles for the Cham- pion of the Futurity Level 4 Open & Non-Pro Divisions


Western Rawhide -Aluminum Bell En- graved Stirrups & Polo Wraps Res. Champion of the Futurity Level 1 Open Division


The Goodwell Project – Yeti Soft Cool for the Res. Champion of the Futurity Level 1 Non-Pro Division


Scott Reed of Scooter Reed Bits & Spurs – Custom Spurs for the Cham- pion of the Futurity Level 1 Open & Non-Pro Divisions


Samantha Speed of SS Performance – Saddle Pad Storage Bag for the Reserve Champion, Champion of the Futurity Level 1 Open & Non-Pro Divisions. Prizes for riders from 3rd to 10th


place were sponsored by the Triple Threat Clinic. Thank you to organizer Dan Fletcher and Clinicians: Jason Richards, Peter Knelsen and Andrea Re- naud: Working Head Stalls & Reins by Western Rawhide, M.I.A Designs Travel


for the top two. Results are as follows (see photos below): The Non-Pro L4 class had a total


purse of $5 817.15 and awarded payouts for the top three. Results are as follows:


• First place: Todd Sherrer aboard CHIC DUTTON SHINEY earning $2 617.72. • Second place: Todd Sherrer riding JUICED UP SIXTY SIX owned by Dareth J Miller earning $2,036.00. (See photo next page) • Third place: Sara Brown riding STEPPINOUTFORASMOKE earning $1 163.43.


Open Results The Limited Open L1 class had a


total purse of $2 700.08 and awarded payouts to the top five. Results are as follows: • First place: Todd Sherrer riding CHIC DUTTON SHINEY earning $918.03. • Second Place: Jason Richards riding A VINTAGE ENTERPRISE owned by Josie Anne Stemmler earning $729.02. • Third Place: Peter Knelsen aboard GUNNA BE MAGNIFICENT owned by John and Sharon Fletcher earning $540.02.


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Sponsor: M.I.A Designs Travel Mugs and horse treats


Thank you, M.I.A for your 2025 Rail Class Sponsorship!


Results are as follow (see photos below):


Refreshments for the draw toast


Thank you to all 2025 Draw Party Sponsors!


The ORHA draw party is always a


great time. Competitors in the Derby and Futurity gather to eat, drink and draw! Each year, the party features a


food! Thanks to New Orleans Pizza, Darby Mailhot and the ORHA for the pizza party. Refreshments for the draw toast were donated by Dan and Bernice Fletcher. Thank you to all for another great draw party!


3-Year-Old Futurity The ORHA 3-Year-Old Futurity


showcases emerging talent in the sport, offering trainers, riders, owners, and spectators an exciting glimpse at the stars of tomorrow. This event not only highlights the promise of young horses but also influences future breeding and training decisions. Before we share re- sults, please take a look at the sponsors who help to make it happen!


Mugs with a special made horse cookie treat, custom Futurity T-Shirts (Darby Mailhot), Stadium Seat (Goodness Proj- ect)


Special thanks to the following


sponsors for their monetary donations to this year’s Futurity: Smokin Silver Bullet, owner Debbie Bateman


ORHyA Varsity Team


Brooks Feed and Equine Nutrition Thank you to all


2025 Futurity Sponsors!


Non-Pro Results The Limited Non-Pro L1 had a purse of $2,118.21 and awarded payouts


• First Place: Ashley Janzen riding BRING THE SMOKE earning $385.00


• First Place: Sara Brown riding STEPPINOUTFORASMOKE winning $1,270.93.


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