From the Trainer's Eye - October 2026
You’re at the show, your horse felt great yesterday. Today, something is off.
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Ontario Reining Horse Association News September 2026
Moving Through the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: The Spirit of Excellence at Y Not Farms
From the Trainer's Eye - Why do we even need a coach?
Sharon: Many, many years ago, when I switched from Barrel Racing to Reining, I thought I could do it myself.
From the Trainer's Eye - Horse Illness
Jen: One of the most frustrating things that can happen to a competitor is having their horse become injured or sick just before, or right in the middle of, show season.
Must-see Western events take over the Nutrien Western Event Centre at the 2026 Calgary Stampede
CALGARY, AB (June 26, 2026) — From thunderous heavy horses and elite stock dogs to sliding stops, fast-paced cattle penning and world-class roping, agriculture and Western events take centre stage at the 2026 Calgary Stampede.
Calgary Stampede welcomes global rodeo stars to The World's Richest Outdoor Rodeo
CALGARY (June 18, 2026) — The world's best rodeo athletes are heading to Calgary for 10 days of elite competition, as the 2026 Calgary Stampede Rodeo returns to GMC Stadium from July 3 to 12.
THE ORHA Kicks off Show Season with a Bang!
The first ORHA show is already in the books for 2026. The weather was a bit chilly and the horses were fresh but Ontario reiners had a great weekend in Clinton at REACH Huron for the Spring Fling!
From the Trainer's Eye - Show Season: Where Preparation Meets Pressue
Jen: The first Reining and Ranch shows of the season are underway in Ontario and for many riders, months of winter preparation have now met reality.
Confidence Doesn’t Just “Show Up” When You Need It
Sharon: It was one of those conversations where everyone pauses for a second before answering.
From the Trainer's Eye - Positive Mental Attitude
Sharon: In my 20s (not that long ago really…lol) there was an expression that became very popular where I lived: often shortened to PMA, it was: Positive. Mental. Attitude.