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Ancaster Saddle Club
All Shows will be held at the NEW Ancaster Fair Grounds, SW corner of Hwy 52 (Trinity Road) and Hwy 2 (Wilson Street), Ancaster. Take the Hwy 52 Copetown exit from Hwy 403. Proceed south towards Hwy 2. Enter the grounds using Trinity Road. Western Performance and English Classes begin at 9:00 AM, Western Games Classes begin at 12:00 PM. August 23, September 13, Rain Date: September 20. Year End Awards Banquet: November 14, 2009. For more information visit http://www.ancastersaddleclub.com
Equine Rehab Massage Therapy Courses
Oct. 05-10 - North Bay, ON
Oct. 13-18 - Owen Sound, ON
Oct. 19-24 - Newmarket, ON
Sidonia McIntyre, 1-888-378-4632, www.equinerehab.ca
OXFORD TRAIL RIDERS
Annual trail ride is Sunday, September 27. Banquet is November 7th at the CAW Hall in Ingersoll, Ontario. www.oxfordtrailriders.com
Welsh Pony and Cob Society of Ontario 2009 Show dates
Sept. 26 - Lindsay fair (Q)
Oct 11 - Erin Fair at Erin fairgrounds
Nov 13 - Royal Winter Fair
Shows marked (Q) are qualifiers for the Royal Winter Fair Champion of Champions. For more information please visit our website at www.welshpony.on.ca or contact Shirley Cane @ (905)986-4558
MID-WESTERN ONTARIO
HORSEMAN’S SOCIETY
September 26 - Forest Fairgrounds 8:30 AM start contact Ian Minielly (519)786-3279
October 4 – Ilderton Fairgrounds 9 AM start contact Brian Ropp (519)293-3867
October 10 & 11– Brigden Fair 9 AM start contact Shelley Thomson (519)864-1462
Annual Meeting – November 15 at Strathroy Superstore 1 PM.
Board Meetings - Third Wednesday of the month April – October.
For More information contact: Lynn Eaton 887 Crumlin Side Road, London, ON N5V lR6
Phone: 519-451-8618 • Email: smidget48@hotmail.com
2009 Norfolk County Fair Events.
Fair held in Simcoe from October 6-12
Western Ontario Regional Commercial Horse Show - Wed. & Thurs. Oct. 7 & 8
Western Ontario Percheron Horse Association Regional Horse Show - Fri. & Sat, Oct. 9 & 10
Western Ontario Regional Belgian Horse Show - Fri. & Sat. Oct 9 & 10
Western Ontario Regional Clydesdale Horse Show - Sat. & Sun. Oct. 10 & 11
Miniature Horse Show - Sunday October 11th
CLINICS
October 24, 2009. Clicker Training Clinic. Time: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. 1162 Concession Rd. 7, R.R.1, Adjala Township, Palgrave, Ontario L0N 1P0. Fee: $150.00/person - including clicker and treat bag. Horse provided. Improve your communication with horses and solve problem behaviours. Understand how horses think, perceive and interpret information. Register: http://www.training-horses-naturally.com/year-of-the-horse.html . Pay By Email money transfer to elaine@training-horses-naturally.com or mail cheque to above address payable to Elaine Polny. http://www.training-horses-naturally.com, http://www.horsesbynature.com
REACH (Regional Equine and Agricultural Centre of Huron) announces it’s fall event line up.
Back in the Saddle Again
Thursdays, from September 17 to December 17
This program is designed for former riders who wish to ‘get back in the saddle’. Designed to be a fun, social gathering of those who are limited in flexibility or confidence, these sessions will provide you with the horse and peer support to take up the sport again. The program runs in the REACH arena from 10:00 am to 12:00 p.m. The drop in fee is $25, (based on availability, so call ahead) which includes access to a horse and tack, supervision while tacking up, riding and un-tacking and a social time with refreshments afterwards.
Come and join us, make new friends both human and horse and get “back in the saddle again’. Register at REACH: 519 482 3998
Competitive Trail Clinic with Lindsay Grice
Saturday, October 24
Limited to 5 riders for the novice competitive trail session, and 5 riders for the experienced trail rider session, this day long clinic will provide the necessary information in lectures, observing and riding sessions to excel in Competitive Trail Riding. As a bonus, the final riding session of the day will be the art of neck reining.
A range of prices are available, depending on the number of riding sessions you select.
Full details are available at www.reachhuron.ca or by calling 519 482 3998.
Link: http://www.reachhuron.ca/shortcourses.cfm#Trail
Equine Reproduction
Saturday & Sunday, November 7 & 8
This two-day course is for those who wish to learn how to prepare mares for breeding, select a stallion and perform proper AI techniques. Hands-on experience using the REACH stallion and mares is provided in a safe, quiet, supervised environment. In addition to learning about equine reproductive anatomy, nutrition, health management and environment of the mare in preparation for breeding will be investigated. The stages of gestation, right up to and beyond foaling are discussed. This course is designed for anyone wishing to use artificial insemination in
their breeding program now or in the future, and those wishing to update their knowledge and skills in breeding practices. The fee includes all course materials, instruction, course notes, refreshments and lunch each day.
Instructors: Mr. Doug Nash of ITSI Equine, Blair Keeling and Jackie Van DenBrink of Masterfeeds.
Cost: $425 plus GST. Register at REACH: www.reachhuron.ca, or call 519 482 3998
Link: http://content.breederoo.com/users/ReachHuron/files/REACH-Repro-Flier.pdf
The Horse & the Gray Flannel Suit - Equine Assisted Learning
Monday, November 9
Using horses, this Team Building Workshop will show you exactly what your team member skills are, with immediate, unconditional feedback. By using horses as your team members, you will learn to utilize a whole new tool box to attain team building results. Suitable for all employees and management who are part of a team, this one day workshop will provide you with immediate, take home skills that can be implemented to produce more harmonious, productive teams.
Cost: $450.00 (includes GST) per person, which includes refreshments, lunch and course materials.
Link: http://content.breederoo.com/users/ReachHuron/files/Gray-Flannel.pdf
Introduction to Equine Massage - Relaxation Techniques
Saturday & Sunday, November 21, 22
The first course in a series on Equine Massage, this course provide hands-on and theory instruction in how to obtain relaxation in your horse, whether is it an older horse, horse in training or a performance horse. Instructor Sharon McMaster is a qualified equine massage therapist. Participants will not be able to bring their own horses, for the safety of all participants and horses. The REACH horses will be used for this clinic.
Cost: $200 plus GST, includes course materials, instruction in the classroom and in the REACH barn, lunch and breaks.
Participants will need to obtain the book “Horse Anatomy: A Coloring Atlas” by Robert A. Kainer, DVM” and bring it with them.
Link: http://content.breederoo.com/users/ReachHuron/files/Massage-Flier.pdf
Dr. Temple Grandin
Friday, November 27
REACH is pleased to present a talk by world-renowned animal behaviourist Dr. Temple Grandin of Colorado State University. Dr. Grandin has overcome her own autism to become a world authority on livestock handling systems and equine behaviour. Dr. Grandin’s books will also be available for purchase at this event for signing.
Cost: $10 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Link: http://www.reachhuron.ca/shortcourses.cfm#Grandin
For more information on REACH and upcoming events please visit http://www.reachhuron.ca
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