A message from Sue Downing, Ride Manager: In a conversation with the forest manager, a decision has been made to postpone Aprilfest Endurance, which also means postponing the Training Clinic/Training Ride and the Lay Judge Clinic. Disappointing for sure, but is in the best interest of the forest and base camp. The new date is…
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Each member is responsible for having their own (or family) equine insurance package and must present it to the Ride Secretary at each OCTRA sanctioned event. OCTRA membership does not include member insurance. 4.2.3 PROOF OF INSURANCE Prior to participation,all riders and sponsors must present Proof of provincial sports organization membership (i.e. OEF) OR Proof…
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Saturday APRIL 28th, 2018 Lay Judge Clinic (Aprilfest) Dufferin County Forest Main Tract, 937513 Airport Road, Mansfield, Ontario Attending a Lay Judge lecture, writing an exam and participating in the required number of apprenticeships, is a return to the format used very successfully in our past. It shall take advantage of the scheduled and sanctioned…
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VENDOR ALERT: WE suddenly have a table FREE, for any and all OCTRA people who wish to bring items for sale. Items must be marked with: Price, Name, Cell number. If someone wishes to ‘man’ this table. We welcome you.
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There has been much talk about what the BoD and OCTRA will be doing to celebrate our 50th year. After much research and discussion the BoD has opted to not hold a one time big event and instead spread the celebration throughout the sanctioned events offered this season thus making it more inclusive of all…
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At the 2017 AGM the minutes from the previous year will be corrected if necessary and then approved. Please review them before coming to the 2017 AGM. Bring any corrections you find to the floor of the 2017 AGM. Corrections must be approved by the members present. NOTE: The 2016 Minutes are long and will…
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At the 2016 AGM members introduced voting by proxy. This permits members who cannot attend the AGM to still have their views expressed and to contribute their vote on OCTRA resolutions and elections. The rules are outlined in paragraph 3.1.2 of the OCTRA Rule Book including a basic example proxy form. The 2017 AGM is…
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Reserve your polo shirt ($25) from the remaining inventory and pick it up at the AGM by emailing webmaster@octra.on.ca. Here is what we have left: OCTRA Polo Shirts Small Ladies: 1 x purple Mens: 1 x red, 2 x dark blue Medium Ladies: 2 x red, 4 x purple, 2 x dark blue, 2 x…
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Read MoreBANQUET / CLINIC TICKETS EARLY BIRD prices end midnight January 20th, 2018 Paypal (see PayPal forms below the price chart below). Please NOTE: 4% Paypal fees added to tickets fees. E-transfer to Treasurer- Rick Burnside, at treasurer@octra.on.ca Send Cheque or Money Order to: Rick Burnside, Treasurer – P.O. Box 504, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5P7…
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