OCTOBER 2022 THE RIDER /15 President


2022 OXC Board of Directors Jamie Newton


Vice President/West Director Chuck Ornstein Secretary/Treasurer


Communications Director Regional Director - West


Regional Director - Central Josie Rowling Regional Director - North Fundraising Coordinator Youth Director


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ontarioxtremecowboy2012@gmail.com ontarioxtremecowboy.ca OXC News October


the finals brings together qualified horse and rider teams from all of the Ontario OXC-EXCA sanc- tioned clubs, which offers competitors new and challenging competition. Spectators will enjoy the suspense as they cheer on riders contending for championship buckles and $1000.00 in added prize money.


attend the 2022 Ontario Xtreme Cowboy Provin- cial Finals at the Saddlewood Equestrian Center! Saddlewood, a beautiful and iconic equestrian venue, is nestled in the rolling hills of Bethany On- tario and provides the perfect fall background for the championship show. The recent growth of Ex- treme Cowboy Racing in 2022 across the province of Ontario means that the OXC is able to provide a full three day championship show running through October 14-16th. Both rivalry and camaraderie will be fierce as


By Kelly Wright. The OXC is cordially inviting one and all to


derful members, riders, volunteers and sponsors, and we are looking forward to gathering together at championships to celebrate!


ous OXC championship shows, so be sure to check out all of the amazing items up for bid that have been kindly donated by many of our amazing members and sponsors! The OXC is extremely grateful to our won-


than a riding competition, there are many oppor- tunities for riders, friends and family to participate including: an event dinner, cowboy games, music around the campfire and a silent auction. The silent auction has been popular at previ-


sponsored by Kodiak Steel Buildings, is also of- fered for young and untried horses in the sport of Extreme Cowboy Racing adding excitement and anticipation to the day. The 2022 Provincial Finals is much more


A special Futurity and Maturity stakes class,


Samantha McFadyen Shelly Lendt


705-930-1631 705-445-3524


Shelley Towns-Newton 705-930-1603 John Blodgett


705-559-9448 416-799-5090 647-802-6196 613-334-9527


OXC Provincial Finals Schedule. October 14-16th


Saddlewood Equestrian Center, Bethany ON


Ontario Reined Cow Horse Association Werner Bohner, President, 519-209-8196


Craig Black, Vice President, 519-874-1294


To promote the reined cow horse in Ontario through education, participation, and mentorship


Or visit us at our website: www.orcha.ca


Ontario Cutting Horse Association Visit us at: www.ontariocuttinghorseassociation.com


Executive Directors: President


Vice-President Treasurer


Trent Schade John Purdie John Martin Logan Donaldson


Greg Gallagher


Directors: Scott Reed


Amanda Law 613-200-1235 amandalaw@live.com


Eric Van Boekel 519-879-6699 thehappyhoggers@execulink.com Deb Carruth


905-863-5312 scott_reed_farm@hotmail.com 905-648-2242 greg@gallagherstables.net


Please direct mail to our treasurer: Deb Carruth


523 Queen Street Dunnville, ON N1A 1J5 or e-transfer and forms can be sent to en- tries@ontariocuttinghorseassociation.com


Newsletter, Media & The Rider Submissions Amanda Law


NCHA Area 21 Director Eric Van Boekel


OCHA Website:


OCHA Member Profile


AJ Davidson


1/ What is your occupation? I own Top Notch Heating, an HVAC com-


pany in Eganville, Ontario August 27, 2022 cutting ning


2/ When did you become an OCHA member? I became an OCHA member the weekend of


3/ What prompted you to join the OCHA? I joined OCHA to try my hand at the game of


4/ What other equine disciplines (if any) do you compete in? I compete in Ranch sorting and Team Pen-


at home and part of their family! Everyone was so helpful, encouraging, and welcoming right from several days prior to the weekend event, to a cour- tesy follow up on the Monday after.


6/ Tell is a bit about the horse you are showing now


My 5-year-old gelding named Strut is a grandson of Highbrow cat, and out of a Cutting


5/ What do you enjoy the most about OCHA and the sport or cutting so far? I really enjoyed how the OCHA made us feel


Playgun mare. He’s athletic and competes at a high level in the ranch sorting arena and seems to have taken a liking the game of cutting also.


and show some more to see if cutting is what I’d like to jump in with 2 feet or not.


7/ Have you set any goals for yourself in this sport? In terms of goals, for now, I’d like to practice


519-879-6699 thehappyhoggers@execulink.com 613-200-1235


Don Crawford dwc@dc2graphics.com amandalaw@live.com ORCHA News On August 21st, we had another successful


ORCHA show. Even though we got wet, everyone showed up, the ground stayed good and it eventu- ally cleared up in the afternoon. Our cook, Dean, provided a delicious feast of corn and of course, burgers. The competition is heating up as our final show approaches. In some classes, the difference between champion and reserve is only a few dol- lars.


August 21 Winners Limited Non Pro: Lyne Frey + Smart Little Gun Non Pro:Werner Bohner + Casey Open Boxing: Hayley Turnell + TL Boonstruck Green as Grass: Rachel Neiser + Nic It In the Tank Open: Troy Donaldson + TL Boonstruck Intermediate Non Pro: Shelley Hagan + Dazzle Disco Novice Horse: Shelley Hagan + Dazzle Disco Box & Drive: Lyne Frey + Smart Little Gun


Ranch Riding: Troy Donaldson + TL Boonstruck Open Herd Work: Jon Walker + Ben Green as Grass Herd Work: Jamie Wall + Five Star Sparky


Calendar of Events: September 11 - Show, AGM, Silent Auction, Awards, Dinner - RECAP Next Issue


ORCHA Sponsors


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