28/ JULY 2022 THE RIDER Board Members And Contact Information Treasurer/ Finance/


CRHRA correspondence: operationsmanagercrhra@gmail.com


President: Patrick Connor Email: president@crhra.ca Phone: 613-484-1140


Vice-President: Bonnie Simpson Email: operationsmanagercrhra@gmail.com Phone: 705-878-2684


Office Phone Number (705) 878-2684 9067 Old Hastings Road, Eldorado, ON K0K 1Y0


Communications/Customer Service: Bonnie Simpson


Email: operationsmanagercrhra@gmail.com Phone: 705-878-2684


Data Researcher: Liz Franks Email: chraliz@gmail.com Phone: 905-473-1265


Board Secretary: Heather Aitken Email: secretarycrhra@gmail.com Phone: 519-767-8074


www.crhra.ca Working For The Future Of Recreational Canadians Community!


Coming Soon to CRHRA Members


CRHRA Website has been up- dated again to make things more informative and easier to use. The Phone number for


Memberships has failed to func- tion so has been disconnected. Please contact Barb by email at memberships@crhra.ca If you need to do your ap-


plication by phone call Bonnie at 705 878 2684 . Please do not contact Jack


or Judy De Wit as they have re- tired and no longer take member- ships. They are snow birds now. Also please do not send just


a cheque to Jack or Judy they will have to send it on to me and this delays the process by a Month and you will not have any cover- age while this is going on. Call me. I will be happy to


help you. 705-878-2684. There is more streamlining coming for the 2023 application forms to make it easier for you. Remember your coverage


runs from Jan1 to Dec 31 in the current year. So if you purchase in July you only have coverage till Dec 31 of the current year not till July of the next year. Remember you have to fill


out an application for each per- son wanting a CRHRA member- ship.


One person can pay for


them all but we need the applica- tion filled out with a date of birth, address and email. BFL requires this information to ensure your coverage. It will soon be Fair Season


and you will need insurance cov- erage to enter any of the Fair classes. We encourage you to purchase your CRHRA member- ship now. If you purchase the night before you will get an email giving you an order number which indicates that you are a CRHRA member. The rest of the information and Tags will take about 3 weeks. BFL our insurance provider


does not issue memberships for CRHRA or individual insurance as offered in the CRHRA pack- age. Please do not contact BFL unless you have a claim. They will only refer you back to us. CRHRA is not an insurance


company or broker, it is a benefit that we offer our members through BFL. Riding season is upon us, but remember your


horse can get overheated and de- hydrated just like you. Always provide lots of clean water for them.


Horses can get sunburned


as well. I use sunscreen on my horse’s nose as he has a white face.


A shaded area is a must to


keep them cooler as well. Fans in the barn are also a good idea. When trail riding, exercis-


ing or training try and go early morning or after 6pm when it is cooler.


When trail riding with oth-


ers, remember not everyone rides the same. Some prefer to just walk, others want to move at a faster pace. Communication is key when on the trails to keep everyone safe. For example if you wish to pick up the pace make that known to other riders so you can either branch off or they have a choice to participate. Also finding compatible riding partners is good. A morning con- versation before everyone tacks up as to whether you are all rid- ing together or some will want to ride separately and a rough idea of where everyone is going in case of accidents. Not all horses like to ride in


a group. Know your horse and ask about other horses you are


with. Remember ponds have soft bottoms and can freak out your horse as it thinks it is going to drown without footing. Rivers are another danger-


ous area as most have soft bot- toms where you will get stuck and keep sinking. Have seen many situations go bad on river banks and crossings. Camping with your horse


can be fun but can also turn into a nightmare if you are not prop- erly prepared. If you do not know how to picket your horse ask for help for one of the participants that pickets all the time. Portable fencing and elec-


tric fencing are good alternatives provided your horse knows about electric fencing and the fencing is secured. Tying your horse to the


trailer all the time can cause problems as well. The horse needs shade and ability to move around and to lay down to rest. Colic can happen when a


horse does not have enough movement as the horse’s diges- tive system works with the move- ment of the horse. Plenty of water is also required. Some horses are picky and will not drink water unless it is used to it so bring some water from home to ensure it drinks enough. Be- fore leaving home look up a Vet in the area which will come out. Horses are actually delicate crea- tures that are forced to live in our world. In the wild they know what to do as their mothers teach them.


Always check your tack for


damage or wear before heading out. Keep spare tack/parts with you for repairs. Can be difficult to repair on the trail. Carry a knife, first aid kit and some shoe laces leather or either wise on you not horse. The laces can be used to tie


together tack and use as a turnequite in case of a wound.l Crazy glue is


another good item to carry. Make sure your cell phone


is charged before each ride. Wear riding boots that you


can walk in incase you have to walk you and your horse back to camp. As the riding season pro- gresses your horse and you will change shape along with your saddle pads. Saddles also can break down and not fit properly,


CRHRA Trail Community Coordinator: Laurie Panagiotou


crhratrailcommunity@gmail.com


Memberships: Barb Millar (519) 941-6157 - Message Only


Ambassador: Jack deWit Email: cndhrsman@gmail.com Cell: 905-424-4666


Marketing Director Ross Millar -


rmillar@millargroup.com (519) 942-3011 Work (416) 587-0003 Mobile


besure to saddle fit before each ride. Do not just take for granted everything is ok. An ill fitting saddle makes your horse cranky! Know the rules of the forest


and the camping rules before going. Some forests require a helmet and no campfires and do not provide bathrooms or water. Single tracks and double wide should be marked as to which the horses can use along with whether it is multi use. Use common sense and


courtesy to other riders and trail users. If we all do not get along then we can lose our trails. Know the rules concerning


dogs leashed or not in the forest. Horses spook easily and a loose dog can create an accident quickly. Many new horse owners are


boarding for the first time. Here are some tips to make your expe- rience a good one. Tour the facility and have


conversations with other board- ers on how they like the facility. Pros and Cons. A contract is a must be-


tween you and the facility owner as to how the horse will be looked after and by hume. In- structions by you concerning feed and turnout. Hours of visita- tion and use of the area or out door areas. Covid Protocols in place and should be posted. All the rules of the facility


and safety protocols should be posted in plain sight for all to see. Additional costs for Farrier,


Vet etc how are they billed. Special instructions for


your horse should be posted out- side its stall for all to see. Any issues you see you


should raise right away in a con- structive manner with manage- ment. Being mad and yelling does not settle anything. A good calm conversation will get things settled sooner. Grievances can be submit-


ted in writing as well so there is a record of your concerns. Be sure to keep a copy of all corre- spondence. Look at more than one sta-


ble to be sure you get the best fit for you and your horse. CRHRA Trail Community


is moving along and should be live by January. We hope to have a couple of Pilot rides this fall. Since the big storm most of the


Directors/Regional Reps


Thorold, St Catherines, Welland, Niagara Mark Dobrindt


Email: cowboy1949@live.ca Phone: 905-892-9769


Windsor, South Western Ontario John Aston Email:


johnaston762@yahoo.ca Phone: 519-566-8377


camping and forests are booked solid. The girls are working hard to get organized. We all hope that the Ganaraska Forest recovers and reopens for the fall riding season.


The Trail Community is for


all Provinces so you will be able to advertise on our social media platforms when your rides are and who to contact for more in- formation. The CRHRA Certifi- cate enables you to book camping where an organization is required. The BFL certificate is also


confirmation that you have the basic insurance package that comes with your CRHRA mem- bership.


The age limit for the insur-


ance package from BFL is 90. Coverage is world wide. If purchasing Horse Mortal-


ity you must purchase Life Sav- ing Surgery as well. This is being re-organized for the 2023 season that has them grouped together to make it easier. Anyone that is around


horses should have coverage. Re- member you have the right to choose!! No one can force you to purchase insurance through them.


If you are having an issue


contact: Rebo 416 365 1900 and report your issue. They govern the in- surance companies. Covid is not gone so continue to exercise safe protocols. Mosquitos are terrible this


year consider vaccinating for West Nile. It is transmitted in Au- gust by the Mosquitos. A horse in Eastern Ontario died last year from West Nile. For the dog owners Mos-


quitoes transmit heartworm in your dog. There are topical and tablet treatments for this as well from the Veterinarian. We are looking for board


members. Contact Bonnie at op- erationsmanagercrhra@gmail.co m


Our AGM is OCT 2, 7pm by Conference Call If you wish to join us Con-


tact Bonnie at operationsman- age@gmail.com


Ride Smart!!! Ride Safe!!! Thank you to all for being


members of CRHRA and to those that recommend us.


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48