Ontario Competitive Trail Riding Association

OCTRA Annual General Meeting
February 25th, 2017
Best Western Inn & Conference Center
Cobourg, Ontario

The Ontario Competitive Trail Riding Association and its members invite you to join them at their annual gathering, February 25th in Cobourg, Ontario.

Anyone who has ever considered becoming involved in the sport of endurance is encouraged to attend. This would be your perfect opportunity to learn about the different disciplines supported by OCTRA – Competitive Trail, Ride ‘n Tie, Set Speed and of course, Endurance. Participating in OCTRA-sanctioned rides can be done for the sheer joy of riding your equine partner on some of the most beautiful trails Ontario has to offer or you can use our multi-level events as a training ground to prepare yourself and your horse for long distance riding across Canada and around the world. In addition, many riders find this sport to be a perfect complement in training their horses for other equine disciplines – from dressage and reining to show jumping and beyond. No matter your level of experience, your age or your discipline, long distance riding will help you build a bond between you and your horse and make you both the best you can be.

This years AGM promises to be fun and entertaining. Once again we will have Vendors on hand to share information, a clinic on hoof care is in the works and some inspiring information on using yoga to improve your riding are all on the Agenda. Please visit our website for more information (2016 AGM) and we look forward to seeing you there.

To finish is to win

Please note the following deadlines for the upcoming AGM:

1. December 1st     Nominations for Awards
2. December 1st     Nominations for Horse Honour Roll
3. December 1st    Nominations for Stall of Fame

Please note any nominations received AFTER this date will NOT be considered

1. December 26th    Proposed AGM Resolutions from members

Please note any resolutions received AFTER this date will NOT be considered

OTHER DATES:

1. December 30th     Early Bird Discounts for Banquet and Clinic ends
2. January 25th         Final Resolutions to be heard at AGM posted
3. February 7th          Banquet tickets cut-off date (so #’s can be sent re ordering meals)

For more information please see AGM Information

Ballots for Nominations can be found at AGM Nominations

 

September Minutes are now available.  Please note, members must sign in to access Board Minutes.

Our AGM and Annual Banquet will be held in Cobourg February 25th, 2017.  If anyone is interested in organizing and running the Silent Auction this year, please contact the Secretary at anderegg@bell.net before November 30^th, 2016.

 

RIDER DEVELOPMENT FUND (from Policy Statements)

1. Funds for the Rider Development Fund will come from the Silent Auction at the AGM as well as from funds from the general account when resources are available i.e. this fund will be an annual budgetary item for the Treasurer (November 10^th, 2015).
2. Those members who would benefit from such fundraising should participate in the Auction and be present at the AGM & Banquet.  (March 12^th, 2015).
3. RMs must formally request the funds from the Board and give a brief description of the proposed ride. (March 13, 2014).
4. Funds will be distributed from the Rider Development for the following:
   • To be used for the education and promotion of our sport. (May 10, 2012)
   • To support Ride Managers who are offering training rides, provincial or national championship rides or FEI rides: 
   • For training rides, this could defray the costs of bringing in people to do the educational component of the ride. (February 9, 2012) 
   • For other rides, this could help defray the extra costs associated with putting on Provincial or National Championship rides or FEI-sanctioned endurance rides. (February 9, 2012)