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Youth 50/50 Draw
The winning ticket for the 50/50 draw is #0479926 and the recipient gets $62.50. This can be claimed by contacting the ORHya President, K.D. Grainger, at graingergal@hotmail.com.
If the prize is not claimed by July 31, the amount will be added to the pool for the next 50/50 draw.
OBBO UPDATE
In spite of protests from the membership and the ORHA Board, which were clearly expressed at the Board meeting this past Monday, the OBBO has elected to ignore the input and proceed with the new fee schedule they outlined for this year.
This schedule is now posted on the OBBO page of the website.
The Board is dismayed and disappointed that Harvey Stevens and his Committee have chosen to ignore the recommendations to phase in the new fees, or at least compromise with a smaller increase this year and then the full increase for next year.
Based on this position, it is up to the members to decide whether or not they wish to continue to participate in the OBBO, knowing what the cost will be going forward.
ORHA BOARD NEWS
The Board of Directors is looking for up to two members to join the Board. If you are an independent thinker, dedicated to the ORHA, and can attend a meeting every 2nd Monday of the month from 7 - 10 p.m. Please contact Carol Ivey at 705-329-1261 or president@orha.on.ca for more information.
The next Board meeting will be at 7 p.m. on August 9 at the Comfort Inn, Topflite Drive, Mississauga. All members are welcome to attend.
The ORHA Board is delighted to welcome K.D. Grainger to the role of ORHyA President for the balance of 2010.
Wendy Dyer has stepped down from the Board of the O.R.H.A. after many years of dedicated service in order to spend more time with her family and riding her horses. While this is a loss to the ORHA, we do appreciate all she has done for the Association over the years and appreciate that she will continue to be involved behind the scenes and to be our Ontario Equestrian Federation representative.
Brian Stewart has also resigned from the Board and we offer him our thanks also, and wish both him and Wendy the very best.
2010 Adequan FEI North American Young Riders
The Canadian Reining Committee recently announced the lineup of teams for the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Young Rider Championship, to be held in Kentucky at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, and we are delighted to announce that the Ontario team is made up of three O.R.H.A. members:Lyndsay Kloster,
Lane Wilson &
Darcy Wilson.
Congratulations and good luck to all three of you.
ORHA FUNDRAISER
Now on sale at all upcoming ORHA shows is the latest club fundraiser, this licence plate frame is available for only $10. A wonderful addition for your tow vehicle, trailer, or “just around town” vehicle to show your support for reining.
Please see the ladies at the Show Office to buy your frame. Those of you who would like ten (10) or more contact Chris Renny directly chrisrenny@rocketmail.com
Pard's is offering a 15% discount to ORHA members on in store items (except saddles) with presentation of this coupon. It can also be used for online purchases.
Summer Issue of the ORHA Slider
It's now online! Head on over to the Slider page & download your copy!
Congratulations
Congratulations to Jason Richards and Wimpy who made the Open Level 2 and the Open Level 3 Finals at the Derby in OKC.
SUSPENDED MEMBERS
(As per Section 10, page 15 of the ORHA Rule Book)
Elizabeth Barkey
Susan Muir
DENIED MEMBERSHIP
Wayne Blakely
Next Board Meeting
Monday July 12 at 7 p.m.
Comfort Inn, Topflite Drive, Mississauga (# 10 and 407)
REMINDER
If you want to be eligible for the Affiliate Finals, you must designate your Affiliate by August 1. Attached is the link to the Affiliate Designation Form.
GST/HST - Headsup
Please note that shows other than ORHA shows (OBBO, Sired Stakes, Grand Finale) will be charging GST on their stalls and entries, which will become HST as of July 1. This will add 13% to your bottom line. Sorry, beyond our control.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
The 2010 show season got off to a great start with two terrific clinics.
First was the April 24th Jordan Larson Clinic at Fletcher’s Horse World, which was a fundraiser for the Sired Stakes, and was followed by a one day Jackpot show on Sunday.
Thank you John and Sharon Fletcher for donating your facility and for being such great hosts.
On May 1st and 2nd, Joanne Milton of Rustic Meadows once again put on a fundraising clinic for the O.R.H.A., raising an impressive $1,200 with clinician, Michelle Ottiger.
Our first show of the year, on May 8th and 9th, was also held at Fletchers Horse World and was very well attended.
Unfortunately, Mother Nature did not treat us kindly. We had a terrible storm Friday night, which continued on into most of Saturday, making it a very challenging day that resulted in very disappointing rides for many of us.
While the sun did come out on Sunday, it remained cold and blankets were out in abundance!
However, the weekend was brightened by the Saturday evening pizza party, courtesy of Steve Russell and Laura Carr. Thank you Steve and Laura.
Kodak Canada supplied two digital photo booths, so members could print 6” X 8” photos for $0.25 each as a fundraiser for the youth. They also donated disposable cameras for the first 100 competitors, as well as hats. And again, thank you Kodak for your generosity.
And Sharon Hart once again stepped up with a donation, putting together Tim Hortons gift baskets for some lucky winners.
All in all, some great sponsors made the weekend very special in spite of the weather.
Our new entry form has been receiving good reviews, and entries should run more efficiently now that the basic information has been input. Just remember, please, to enter ALL your information on the form before submitting it.
I hope your Spring goes well and let’s all hope for better weather for our next show.
In the meantime, keep on slidin’.
Carol Ivey
ATTENTION
During the May 8th and 9th show and the July 30th, 31st and August 1st there will be a special promotion supported by Kodak Canada. Kodak will bring the newest technology digital print centres to Fletchers Horseworld, where everyone can bring their digital media camera cards to develop 4 X 6 full colour pictures for only 25 cents each. This is a great chance for everyone to develop all those pictures they have been saving on their cards with ALL proceeds going to the ORHA Youth.
WARNING -
Due to an outbreak of Strangles in Southern Ontario everyone should have in place biosecurity measures and ensure the guardian of your horse is aware of your requirements in this regard. Biosecurity measures are also applicable to human movement between barns and properties. Vaccines provide limited or no protection. DO NOT ASSUME YOUR HORSE IS SAFE.
Best practises for biosecurity can be found at:
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/horses/facts/00-091.htm and should be implemented at all times not just during times of an outbreak of contagious disease.
And the winner of our draw at CanAm: Congratulations to Erin Blackmore of Newbury, who won the draw for the toolbox, which was generously donated by Home Hardware Cooperative.
2010 Entry Forms are now online here!
Make sure you read the "How to sheet" first. Then print off the 2 page entry form for the show.
2010 ORHA Rule Book is now online!
To learn more about the individual Class Conditions please refer to the current ORHA Rule Book.
ORHA Green as Grass Patterns 90, 91, 92 & 93 - now online here
ROOKIE RIDERS
Please keep in mind that you do not have to own the horse to show in Rookie - please refer to the Rule Book for more information
GREEN AS GRASS RIDERS - change of patterns
The old A and B patterns have been revised to four patterns - # 15, 16, 17 and 18. Two of these are the old A and B patterns and two are a reverse of those patterns that include FOUR spins instead of the usual two. Please check your Rule Book and Class List for each show.
THE RIDER SUBSCRIPTION
All O.R.H.A. members are entitled to a free subscription to The Rider. If you are not receiving your copy of this great publication, please send an email to barry@therider.com and advise him that you are an ORHA member and would like a subscription.
Congratulations to Ann Pavlic, who won a Lifetime ORHA Membership in the draw at the Feb. 14 Annual General Meeting. A total of $390 was raised in that draw - thank you Chris Renny for this innovative fundraising idea.
Thank you to Eric Mesley for stepping up to take on the role of Youth Advisor, and to Michelle Mahabir for agreeing to take over the Recording Secretary duties.
Welcome to Melia Blakely as the new Youth President.
New OBBO Fundraiser - click here for full details
Nominations for 2010 Ontario Reining Horse Youth Association - click here
OBBO 2010 Futurity Stallion Sale
Listings now posted - Visit our OBBO page for more details
ORHA Calendar of Events Now Online
Please note: All ORHA shows are TENTATIVE until indicated as CONFIRMED. Please check back regularly for scheduling changes and confirmations.
2010 Membership Forms Online - click here
Please ensure you include your O.E.F. number, if applicable, on your O.R.H.A. membership form, and if you are a trainer and would like to be included in the Trainers Directory please let us know.
NEW ORHA Classified Section
FINALLY! We have launched the new ORHA Classified Program!
Please take a moment to read a few notes we made to guide you through the process of registering, verifying & posting ads. The program has some great features, but also limitations which are beyond the control of the ORHA or the web admin.
Posting plain ads is a free service offered to registered users....so take your time getting to know the program & enjoy. It has been succesfully tested.
If you abuse the system we will delete you & your ads without prior notice! Your ads MUST be reining related!
O.E.F. Membership
If you have an Ontario Equestrian Federation membership, can you please send the membership number to president@orha.on.ca. It is important we have this information as it affects the amount of grant money we receive each year from the O.E.F. For information on the O.E.F. and membership benefits, please go to their website at www.horse.on.ca
Pards Saddle Series Winner
Loris Epis, with the owners of the horses he showed in 2009, as follows:
Bill Olinger, Sarah Zimmer, Sharon Fletcher, Dan Fletcher, Richard Anderson, John Fletcher, Loris Epis, Jonathan Newnham, Amy Colyer, Mike and Dana Mailhot
Piroplasmosis: Canada Amends Texas Import Requirements
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has modified the import requirements to horses to enter Canada from the state of Texas, Equine Canada recently reported. When the most recent outbreak of equine piroplasmosis occurred, the CFIA had asked the USDA to suspend the issuance or endorsement of export certificates for horses and other equines originating ...
ORHA Clothing
New designs, new colours! To order your ORHA clothing print and complete the form then send with payment to Brian Stewart.
Order Form - click here
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