Endurance, Competitive Trail, Ride n Tie, Limited Distance and Set Speed events throughout Ontario
Proposed and sponsored by Sherry Blenden, DVM, a new Gaited Horse Year End Award was approved by the board of directors on May 14, 2019. Many thanks to Sherry for recognizing that gaited horses are bred for distance, have a distinguished history in distance events, and deserve distinct recognition.
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Due to extremely wet conditions Rob Wright has announced the postponement of the Sheila and Marg Memorial Ride scheduled for May 18-19, 2019. With the approval of the board of directors, Rob has announced that on the August 3-4 long weekend the ride will proceed as planned. A new ride flyer has been posted. The location remains the same; only the date has changed.
Summary: LD points calculation is clarified; LD’s will now be placed; and, except for championships, Set Speeds will be graded not placed.
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OCTRA wishes to thank the following vendors, organizations and people for their participation in our 50th Anniversary Vendors Hall and donation of door prizes.
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Changes to the enrollment process for the Distance Rewards Program have been approved by the Board of Directors to increase clarity and member participation. The changes affect renewing members, new members, currently competing horses, all new horses, and horses changing owners. In brief, beginning in 2019, OCTRA Membership automatically includes the Distance Rewards Program for riders. In addition, for a horse to compete for any year end award, the horse must be registered with OCTRA.
UPDATE: January 28, 2019: Rider and Horse Distance Rewards are now published on the Year End Award Rankings page.
UPDATE: Jenna Corbyn-Sistilli approved as treasurer by members at the 2018 AGM.
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And the winner is…drum role here…
Ashley Tomaszewski
Easy Fit Saddles has partnered with OCTRA in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of OCTRA with the raffle sale of your choice in a custom fit Easy Fit Saddle for your horse and you!!!!
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