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Ontario Equestrian Federation

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Big Ben Memorial Trail

 
 

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FAQ

Q. Why are the trail rides so far away from me?

A. OTRA rides and events are hosted by our members, in their favourite riding areas.

 

Q. Can I host a trail ride?

A. Yes, you can! You need trails, suitable camping area and a willingness to show them off to other OTRA members.

 

Q. What if there is already an event on the same date I want to hold mine?

A. It is feasible to have more than one event, especially if they are located in very different regions.

 

Q. What is the pace of the rides?

A. OTRA has a policy to set the pace to the lowest level of any participant rider or horse.  Safety is first and foremost.  It may sometimes be feasible to have more than one group of different skill levels go out, but this is dependent on the availability of qualified trail bosses.

 


Our 2011 Event Calendar

This year's edition of our Event Calendar is now being compiled for mailing. It will be sent to all members with a current 2011 or later membership.  If you do not receive your copy by mid-April, please check that your membership has been paid.  If so, please let us know, as despite our efforts, we may have overlooked your information.

Here is our event line up for 2011. Please note that you must be a member of OTRA to participate in these events.  Remember to carry your current membership card with you to the events!

Date

Type Host Location
***April 16 Trail Clean Up Ruth Pugh
St. Williams Conservation
 
May 7/8 Camp and Ride Marvin Halladay
Dufferin Forest
 
May 21 - 23 Camp and Ride Helmut Hitscherich
Vivian Forest
 
May 28/29 Workshop           $$
 
This event has been cancelled
Everett
 
June 4/5 Camp and Ride Marvin Halladay
Dufferin Forest
 
June 18/19 Camp and Ride  $$ J & D Puccia
Ganaraska Forest
 
July 16/17 Camp and Ride  $$ Hagerman/Halladay
Ganaraska Forest
 
July 23/24 Camp and Ride Helmut Hitscherich
Vivian Forest
 
July 30, 31 Aug 1 OTRA FunD Raiser Ride                     $$ Janice Clegg
Everett/Dufferin Forest
 
Aug 25 - 28 Camp and Ride
New Improvements!
Greg O'Connor
gncoconn@hotmail.ca

VMUTS Trail Mattawa
 
Sept 2 - 5 Camp and Ride   $$ Belanger/Downer
Algonquin Park
 
***Sept 16/17/18 Fund Raising Ride for Dunda Valley  $$ Debbie Carson
Dundas Valley Conservation Area
 
Oct 1/2 Camp and Ride Tammy Donaldson
South Algonquin
 
Oct 8 - 10 Camp and Ride   $$ Webb/McCall/Hinze Algonquin Park

$$ denotes a fee is involved with this event.
***denotes an event that does not require OTRA membership

All participants will be required to complete and sign an OTRA waiver at each ride.

Please RSVP the Ride Host before attending any ride.

Ride Changes and cancellations appear here as soon
as information is available. 
Charity Ride with "The Mantracker"  August 27, 2011
More information ----->


It is your responsibility to contact the host for last minute changes
before traveling to the ride location .


If you would be interested in hosting an OTRA event, please contact our
Event Calendar co-ordinator

SPONSORS
Each year our Calendar committee works hard gathering up sponsors for our annual book. 
We would like to acknowledge the sponsors who's support make it possible to bring 
this publication to our members.
We ask that you remember their participation when doing business!

Intercity Insurance Services Inc.
Kinder Horsemanship

Dr. Ruth Pugh - Animal Chiropractor
Colley, Borland & Vale Insurance Brokers
Hepburn Trailer Sales
Nova Training
Ontario Equestrian Federation
Kendal Hills Bed & Bale

 


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