The Ontario Reining Horse Association welcomes new members and invites you to take an inside look at reining and our members with the attached video, and our New Member Orientation Package offers you a wealth of information about our great sport and our shows. We encourage you to come out and give reining a try. For more information, please email president@orha.on.ca.
Please click here to download the New Member Orientation Package.
(large file so will take time to load if you have a slower connection)
ORHA Video link >> click here
New & Noteworthy ...
The Sired Stakes Committee is pleased to present changes to the Sired Stakes Stallion Program for 2012. Bronze, Silver & Gold levels have been added,
benefitting both mare and stallion owners.
See Sired Stakes page for more information
* 44 foals nominated to the Program in 2011*
The ORHA Board is seeking a new Board member who will also act as Association Secretary, taking the meeting minutes and typing them, and dealing with correspondence as needed. If you are interested in this position, please email president@orha.on.ca
NRHA MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL REMINDER
Please remember to designate the ORHA as your Affiliate when you take out, or renew, your NRHA membership.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Our AGM will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday February 12 at the Holiday Inn, Scottsdale Road, Guelph, and will also include the Reining Canada AGM, which will commence at 11 a.m. that same day. Below are the Minutes from last year's AGM and the Agenda for this year.
OBBO Has a new website
The ORHA is pleased to announce that the OBBO now has its own website and all updates and information relating to the OBBO will be posted to that site. The OBBO reports to the Board of the Ontario Reining Horse Association (ORHA) but operates independently, and neither the OBBO or ORHA are in any way responsible for each other. Any questions relating to the OBBO should be directed to them at www.obbofuturity.ca
President’s Message
Show season and our year-end awards banquet are now behind us for another year, and all that is left now are memories of shared fun, accomplishments and missteps. And of anticipation for what next year will bring.
Congratulations to all our Champions – the ORHA was very well represented this year.
Thank you to everyone who made the shows such a success – Duane Hicks, there to man the gate, scribe or help out wherever he could, Mike and Sam Munroe for organising and running the Grand Finale show, Joanne Milton and her team for making sure the office ran smoothly and judges were taken care of, Alan Barnes and our other announcers, the generous show hosts and show managers, Committee Chairs and members of those committees, and the many others who work so hard behind the scenes to make sure things run smoothly. You are all unsung heroes and I thank you.
And a special thanks goes to the O.R.H.A. Board of Directors for all their hard work, ensuring we get the opportunity to enjoy this great sport.
Over the winter months, I ask you to please consider how you might become more involved with the O.R.H.A. – we need member participation. Perhaps you could join a committee, scribe or help with the gate, or write some articles (I’m always looking for help with this).
In 2012, we will be hosting the Regional Affiliate Finals with our Grand Finale, and that will require a lot of extra help – sponsors to offset the costs and increase the purses, organising and running the show, and so on. We want that to be a huge and successful event, so please think about what you can do to help make that happen.
We also need your ideas and personal updates, for inclusion in the Slider or The Rider, so please send along anything you have to president@orha.on.ca.
And remember, members are welcome to attend the monthly Board meetings, so please check the website for information on upcoming meetings, or email me (or one of the Directors) for details.
Finally, I wish each and every one of you the very best for the holiday season, and look forward to seeing you all at the Annual General Meeting on February 12 at the Holiday Inn in Guelph.
Safe sliding.
Carol Ivey
LORIS RULES AT THE OKC FUTURITY - watch video | another video
Loris Epis and Resting Whiz earned Reserve Champion in Level 1 and 2 at the OKC Futurity with a score of 220!! And Gotta Magnum Dream, also owned by John and Sharon Fletcher, was 4th in Level 1 and 5th in Level 2, with an equally impressive 217.5. The Loris Epis name just hit the world stage. Congratulations Loris and Team Fletcher.
And Molly Stevens ran a 201.5 in the second go, for a composite of 406.5.
A huge THANK YOU to Mary Jo McDonnell for her years of service as the ORHA Membership Secretary. You did a fantastic job Mary Jo and have left big shoes to fill. Anne Pearse has graciously agreed to step up and take over the role and we wish her the very best and appreciate her willingness to always pitch in wherever needed.
OBBO Nomination Payment Reminder
OBBO would like to remind you that your 2011 Weanling's and 2010 Yearling's payments are
Due December 31, 2011. Please fill out the appropriate forms. NOTE: Late fees will apply after December 31, 2011.
ORHA BANQUET
The ORHA banquet was another great success and thanks go to the Banquet Committee - Dan and Berenice Fletcher and Dana Van Alstine - for a job well done.
BRIAN HEATON MEMORIAL AWARD
John Purdie was honoured at the year-end awards banquet when he was presented with the Brian Heaton Award by his good friends and last year's recipients, Larry and Lynne McDougall. A very well deserved honour John.
OEF PEOPLE MAKE A DIFFERENCE AWARD
Congratulations to Tim and Lisa Stanton for being this year's recipient of the OEF People Make A Difference Award, for their years of contribution to the sport of reining in Ontario.
CONGRESS CHAMPIONS
Paul McGrath tied for Reserve Champion in AQHA Senior Reining at Congress, and was 8th in the Intermediate Open on The Dancehall Doctor.
Loris Epis earned Reserve Champion, Limited Open, in the Futurity first go on Resting Whiz, and was 8th on Gotta Magnum Dream, qualifying for the finals on both horses. He also was Congress Top Ten in the Open on Custom Maid To Order.
Congratulations to both of you for a job well done.
Congratulations
Congratulations to the recipients of the Reining Canada Affiliate spurs:
- Open: Lisa Stanton
- Non Pro: Dan Fletcher
- Ltd. Non Pro: Eric Mesley
- Rookie: Wendy McIntyre and Sharon Hart (tied)
- Youth 14 - 18: Jesse Pecore
- Youth 13 and Under: Leanne Johnston
WELCOME Sharon Jones, the newest member of the ORHA Board. Thank you for joining the Board Sharon.
FUTURITY RESULTS
- 2011 Sired Stakes Futurity Results now on the Sired Stakes Page
Grand Finale and What's Your Colour Class
The Cancer Society fundraising was a huge success at the Oct. 1 - 2 Grand Finale, with more than $2,500 raised to support the Cancer Society.
Mike Munroe wore all pink Saturday night after the pledges reached the required $500 (special thank you to Jeff Begg for writing such a large cheque to get us there), and then K.D. Grainger had her hair cut off, to be donated for a wig for a cancer survivor, and her head was also shaved after we reached $1,800.
More money was raised when Randy Wilson stepped up to have his head shaved AND his eyebrows. A lot of fun for a good cause.
The live auction raised $570, and the youth slave auction $205, half of which they also donated to the Cancer Society.
In the What's Your Colour Class, the team event was won by Lyndsay Kloster and Julie Scrivo, and the individual winner was Carol Ivey. The prizes for the winners were generously donated by Picovs, Sandy Best of Best Bandages, Lynne McDougall and Green Hawk.
Sired Stakes
Congratulations to the winners! 2011 Derby Results now online
REINING CANADA BEGINNER
Please note that there will be no year-end award for RC Beginner this year, so this class will not be offered at the shows
ORHA DIRECTORY
We are looking to put together a Directory of ORHA breeders, trainers and coaches. Send us your information if you would like to be included to president@orha.on.ca
NEW RULE RE: Year-end eligibility
As per 2011 Rule Book, Section L, paragraph 2, page 18:
"In order to qualify for year-end awards, Champion and Reserve riders must have competed in the said class at least 50% of the total times offered at shows, and must volunteer a minimum of two hours in that calendar year to the ORHA. In order for monies earned to be eligible for year-end awards, rider and horse owner must both be a member in good standing of the ORHA."
This change reflects the custom of various other groups and Associations and is intended to get more of our members engaged in the operation of the ORHA and our shows. The volunteer time can be time served on a committee, writing articles for the Slider or The Rider, helping in the Show Office, scribing, manning the gate, and so on. An alternate person may be designated to complete the service on a member's behalf, with the time logged at the show office.
NEW 2012 Membership Form with HST- 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.
IT'S OFFICIAL!!
Lisa Stanton and Gun Dealer are LIMITED OPEN WORLD CHAMPIONS for 2010. What an accomplishment!!! Congratulations.
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.
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.
SUSPENDED MEMBERS
(As per Section 10, page 15 of the ORHA Rule Book)
Susan Muir of Ontario
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