These are not the complete and authorized rules of OCTRA. They are a summary for the purpose of a single discipline. For complete and updated rules, please refer to the OCTRA Rule Book. CTR Trial Rules for 2024 are included in this draft but have not yet been authorized to be included in the official rule book.
Charts about 2024 Championships
Slideshow About 2024 Championships
OCTRA Extraordinary Rules and Procedures Related to Equine Herpes Virus for the 2021 Competition Season
In light of the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) outbreaks in Europe and the United States, where outbreaks have already affected equestrian competitions, and subsequent EHV outbreaks in Ontario and Quebec, the OCTRA Vet Committee reviewed bio-security protocols and health and welfare recommendations from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), the Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), and the University of Guelph regarding this highly contagious and potentially fatal equine disease.
Continue reading “OCTRA Extraordinary Rules and Procedures Related to Equine Herpes Virus for the 2021 Competition Season”OCTRA’s New Sanctioning Director is Kim Woolley!
Kim comes to us with a large amount of experience. She will be a great asset to our Ride Managers. Please feel free to contact her if you are interested in hosting an event or if you need help from the board for your current event.”
HOW TO PROTECT CANADA’S HERD FROM EQUINE HERPESVIRUS
The following article is from Equestrian Canada
March 5, 2021, Equestrian Canada Newsletter
Equestrian Canada (EC) is responding to the Equine Herpesvirus (EVH-1) outbreaks in the United States and Europe in close collaboration with all relevant partners and government authorities.
Future communications are forthcoming regarding EC’s plans to ensure a safe start to the competition season for both human and equine athletes. Meanwhile, EC urges everyone to exercise extreme caution regarding the movement of equines.
What is EVH-1?
EVH-1 is a common DNA disease that causes abortion, respiratory disease and neurological disease in equines. More information on EVH-1 can be found through the American Association of Equine Practitioners and Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE 2021 OCTRA CHAMPIONSHIPS
Note: Should there be insufficient events in the 2020 competition season to be
able to reasonably meet the qualification standards by August 2021, the
Championships will be postponed to 2022.
Qualifications for the 2021 OCTRA Championships (PDF 101 KB)
OCTRA 200 Mile Buckle Challenge
Criteria:
- Same horse and rider.
- Complete Coates Creek Challenge 100 and Cala-Boogie 100.
- Rider and Owner of the horse must be OCTRA members.
- Horse must be enrolled in the OCTRA Distance Award Program
No Change to Age Status Beginning 2019
NOTE: The Board has reviewed the Bylaws and Rule Book. A sponsored rider’s status is determined on the ride date. Junior rider status is determined as of January 1st of the ride year. Ref.: Bylaws 2.1.3 JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP
Ride & Tie Rules Update
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The OCTRA Board of Directors wishes to announce an update of
the Ride & Tie Rules. The Board would like to thank the Rules
Committee for their conscientious work which resulted in a fully
rounded out set of rules, which reflect what has already been
the established practice. The updated rules were approved by
the Board of Directors through a majority vote on May 25, 2019
and will be incorporated into the current OCTRA Rule Book as of
this date.
Please note that the OCTRA Provincial Championship Ride & Tie
for 2019 will take place at the Summers End Event on Saturday,
August 19, 2019.