SEPTEMBER 2023 THE RIDER /15


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 ORCHA NEWS SEPTEMBER 2023


gust show as well as a big group of spec- tators to cheer on our riders. We even had one onlooker all the way from Ger- many to witness her first cowhorse event! Her good friend, Werner did not disappoint with a textbook run down the fence marking a 75 under judge Scott Carmichael. Working the gate gives me the opportunity to watch the improve- ment from show to show by so many


Another huge turnout at our Au-


and Betty Tull who just celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary. Congratula- tions! As always, a big thank you to our volunteers and sponsors who make these shows work and be successful. And not to be forgotten are those good holstein


riders. Compliments to all the riders - it is easy to see a lot of homework has been done. Our Herd Work class was full and getting better at each show. Our chefs for the day were Neil


cows.


Congratulations to the August winners: Limited Non Pro - Brittany Lang and Two Eyed Chexinic Open - Werner Bohner and Casey Open Boxing - Brittany Lang and Two Eyed Chexinic Youth - William Wall and Five Star Sparky Green as Grass - Robert Bregman and


Robust Image Non Pro - Bailey Donaldson and Long Coolish Woman Intermediate Non Pro - Kash Lang and San Peppy Spook Novice Horse - Lisa Mayer and Ponoka Ranch Riding and Boxing - Sherry Black and Lectric Bill Open Herd Work - Karen Hudon and Festus Intermediate Herd Work - Bailey Don-


2023 Ontario Trail Riders Association Board of Directors


President Sonja Wyss 705-434-7947 info@barefoot-saddlecanada.ca


Secretary/ Promotions/Advertisement Tina Kerst 416-907-6051 tiamiadart@gmail.coma


Directors at Large Cathy Togeretz, cathytogeretz@gmail.com Yvonne Taylor, yvonnet@live.ca Sandy Salazar


Area Representative/ Treasurer/Membership Elaine Wiesner 519-940-1710 elaine.a.wiesner@gmail.com


Directors at Large Lynn Robershaw Gord Wiesner Catherine Dziedziejko


9045 20 Sideroad, Tosorontio, Lisle, ON L0M 1M0 • www.ontariotrailriders.ca


The Ontario Trail Riders Association Inc, established in 1970, is an equestrian organi- zation which promotes recreational trail riding and the creation, development, preser- vation and safe use of trails.OTRA and its members represent the equestrian trail user with Ontario Equestrian and Equestrian Canada. We welcome your membership to help support the voice of OTRA on your behalf. Visit our Facebook Page.


Ontario Trail Rider Association Submission for ‘The Rider’ – September 2023 Issue


With 26 Riders on this beautiful


Labour Day Ride weekend, we finished our official riding season for this year. It was extremely hot on Sunday and Mon- day but ALL horses were perfect, and we had plenty of water available. We had so much fun again, the company was great, as always, as was the superb potluck we got to enjoy. THANK YOU ALL!


We will have 2 additional rides at


the Dufferin Forest Main Tract coming up this month, both being invitational


events from the Chesley Saddle Club, at no extra cost for OTRA members. The dates are September 15-17, and Septem- ber 22 to 25. If you can join us for those weekends for some fall weather riding, check out the information on our face- book page and contact Sharon Adler di- rectly. Those two rides with the option of camping will be our last for 2023. OTRA has had an excellent year


with the most members since I joined the Executive of the club. It is always nice to see the ‘regulars’, and also get to know all new faces. As long as we have these kinds of turnouts, we are guar- antied to have the equestrian camping opportunities in the Dufferin Forest. Let


us know any feedback and ideas as we begin to plan for 2024! Thank you all again for making this year memorable. By the way and better late than


never, we finally managed to draw the winner of our 2023 early bird registra- tion – Brenda Koenig is the winner of the $200 cash prize! Congratulations, Brenda! If you are not a member yet, sim-


ply send in the application form along with your payment or fill out the jotform directly on our website under www.otra- trailriders.ca/members and register elec- tronically. Payment via e-transfers will need to be send directly to otratrea- surer@gmail.com . Hope to see you out


USEF And EC Work Together To Extend Date For Canadian Participation Eligibility Requirements


nouncement, USEF and Equestrian Canada (EC) lead- ership began meeting regu- larly to discuss options under the reciprocal agreement that would clarify the mutual re- quirements for both Canadian and U.S. participants and pro- vide a timeline to fully com- ply with requirements.


the new


Ottawa, ON, Aug. 16, 2023 – In April of this year, the United States Equestrian Fed- eration (USEF) Board of Di- rectors approved amendments to the Federation’s Bylaws that changes the eligibility re- quirements for foreign partic- ipants. Those changes, which will take effect on September 1, 2023, were announced to the membership in an April 18 press release. Following the


an-


meetings, the deadline for EC sport license holders to com- ply with the new eligibility requirements has been ex- tended to December 1, 2023. The eligibility details are being fine-tuned but will be announced within the next few weeks. Until December 1, 2023,


USEF/EC reciprocal agree- ment rules remain in place: • All Canadian citizens wish-


the existing As a result of those


ing to compete in USEF na- tional competitions can do so by demonstrating they main- tain a current EC gold or plat- inum sport license in good standing. • All US citizens wishing to participate in EC national competitions can do so by demonstrating they are Com- peting Members in good standing with USEF. • This date extension applies only to Equestrian Canada


tions related to this update, please contact USEF General Counsel Sonja Keating at skeating@usef.org.


about this update and what it may mean for you, please refer to the FAQ page - https://www.usef.org/forms- pubs/xrPbTU1gDIA. For any additional ques-


sport license holders. All other foreign participants will be required to comply with the USEF Competing mem- bership and Safe Sport train- ing requirements beginning September 1, 2023. • As a reminder, for those par- ticipating in FEI-only events, these participation eligibility requirements do not apply. For more information


there! Happy Trails! Submitted by Sonja Wyss, OTRA President


73A Bolton St., Bobcaygeon, ON K0M 1A0 705-991-0KCD (0523)


email: kcd@kickingcowgirldesigns.com www.kickingcowgirldesigns.com


aldson and Long Coolish Woman Green as Grass Herd Work - Nancy Ban- ick and Dark Side of the Boon


Calendar of Events: Show, Banquet and AGM Sep 10, 2023


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