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Welcome to the 2019 Fall Edition of the OHJA InGate!

That’s a wrap on another action packed summer of Ontario Gold Horse Shows and featured OHJA programs. Thank you to Angelstone, CEP, Ten Sixty and Wesley Clover for their generous support of the OHJA. I hope that everyone had the opportunity to participate in one or more of the great programs offered this season. Now that the regular seasonshows are complete the OHJA is gearing up for the Awards Banquet on Saturday Nov. 30th. We are very excited about the new venue at Woodbine Raceway and hope to see you there. Go to our website early to buy your tickets. It’s going to be a fun night out!

I want to take this opportunity to address the challenges we had with membership processing and reporting this past season. We got a lot of feedback from our members and have made some changes to help make it more user friendly and efficient. Look for some tips in this issue of the InGate to get a head start for 2020. We will also be adding some joining/renewal how to’s on our website. Remember you need to have all your memberships in place prior to competing to collect points towards the OHJA year-end awards so make sure you renew all your memberships on time!

This is the time of the year it’s really busy at the OHJA. All our committees are currently evaluating programs running in 2019 and planning for next year. If you want to volunteer to be on a Committee or have a great idea let us know. We also have two Board Member spots open that will be voted on at the AGM on Saturday Nov. 30th at the Banquet. If you are interested in contributing an idea or joining a Committee or the Board contact us at [email protected].

Good luck to all our OHJA members that will be competing at the RAWF, travelling down south this winter or staying home to practice for next year. Be safe, enjoy your horses and most of all have fun!

Diane RatiganPresident, OHJA

President’s Message

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Visit the OHJA website at

www.ohja.caYou will find specific information

and forms dealing with all OHJA Programs.

Publisher: OHJA

Editor: Alexa Law

Printing Services: C.J. Graphics Inc.

Art Direction: Warren Cimarno

Editorial CreditsYvonne BusbyNanci Forfellow

Photo CreditsJump MediaBen Radvanyi RingSide Media

OHJA Hunter Program WinnersOHJA Equitation Program WinnersOHJA Jumper Program WinnersBehind the Scenes Catching up with Mackenzie Wray and Dannie MurphyGet Prepared for 2020Looking To Get Involved?Don’t forget to apply for the OHJA Travel Grant Annual General Meeting Ontario Hunter-Jumper AssociationHorse Appreciation Corner - Brought to you by RingSide MediaPaparazzi

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OHJA Board of DirectorsPresident : Diane RatiganVice President : Alexa LawPast President : Evie FrisqueTreasurer/Finance : Christine WhalenSecretary : Sharon Batista

Additional Members of the BoardSandi BallardNanci ForfellowMark HayesMarcia OliverVictoria McDonaldElizabeth Rous

Hunter CommitteeDiane Ratigan : ChairAlexa LawDeb WeirJackie TattersallMark HayesElizabeth CampbellSandi BallardJenna Rogerson Chelsea MillarMeghan McDonaldVictoria McDonaldElizabeth Rous

Jumper CommitteeChair : Sabrina Ivankovic Evie FrisqueSharon BatistaMark HayesHyde MoffattDiane RatiganElizabeth RousSherri Whitworth-Denouden

Banquet and Awards CommitteeSharon Batista : Chair Jackie Tattersall Evie Frisque Nanci Forfellow Tracy Tolfa Krista ElfordMyscha Burton-Stafford

Communication CommitteeAlexa Law : ChairGabrielle Gallant – Social MediaYvonne Busby – InGate Contributor

Nanci Forfellow --

InGate Contributor

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Photo courtesy of RingSide Media.

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In 2019, the OHJA introduced a new Top Score Hunter Awards Program at the Autumn Classic held at the Caledon Equestrian Park.

The awards were presented to top scoring horses in the 3’0, 3’3 and 3’6 divisions and were calculated based on the highest total of scores in each of the classic, handy and derby classes.

The OHJA was proud to present each winner with an OHJA embroidered cooler.

Introducing the 2019 OHJA Top Score Hunter Winners

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OHJA 3’0 Top Score- Harlan and Rachael Cullen. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi. OHJA 3’3 Top Score- Sophie and Anne Gover. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

OHJA 3’6 Top Score-Bombay and Erin Ugolini. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

OHJA Hunter Program Winners

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Congratulations to our 2019 OHJA Pony Power Finals Winners

OHJA Pony Power Final Winner HF Chester and Rylee Poole Kohli. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

OHJA 3’3 Top Score- Sophie and Anne Gover. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

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HORSE / OWNERHF Chester / Judy HendersonForty Winks / Christine MatyasThe Graduate / Charlotte MasonFoxfire Lacey / Victoria Watson Gavin Pendragon / Susan Pritchard Laing Flashback / Danielle SayerKiss Me Kate / Kailey KaiserWray Acres Amythest / Kenzie BlackMorton’s Kitty In Style/Elaine Kilmer-ChoiBeaverwoods Timber/Kirsten BrunnerLunar Eclipse/Anna Margaret GilmourFancy Is My Name / Cynthia Ballantyne

RIDERRylee Poole-KohliNatalie MatyasJamieson MitchellVictoria WatsonJulia ArnoldDanielle SayerKailey KaiserBeatrice SutcliffeHannah Kilmer-ChoiKilby Brunner DeforestAnna Margaret GilmourRylee Poole-Kohli

2019 $5000 OHJA Pony Power Finals Results

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Congratulations to some of our 2019 OHJA Beginner Stake Winners

Beginner Children’s OHJA Stake Winner at the Summer Classic Alexandra Almeida and Papparazzo. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

Beginner Adult OHJA Stake winner at the Summer Classi Patti Case and Pursuit of Happiness. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

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Congratulations to our 2019 OHJA Junior Amateur Hunter Derby Winners

OHJA $3K 3’3/3’6 Junior Amateur Derby Winner Cydney Pavan and Salvo RSF. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

OHJA $4K 3’ Junior Amateur Derby Winner Harlan and Rachael Cullen. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

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HORSE / OWNERSalvo RSF / Cydney PavanRevival / Abigail FoxKyra VZ / Kingsfield Farm Bombay / Erin UgoliniMTM Kingsport / Kathy Hartling Zaretino M / Halle RyanPorter / Taylor CornwellCassis / Meghan MyersWisteria BD / Kate McArthurCohiba / Claire GoldbergChantilly Lace / Shannon Walter

HORSE / OWNERHarlan / Racheal CullenViewpoint / Kristy CarnovaleCaballero / James Andrews Felton / Jean BickleyRendevous / Jaclyn Tattersall Ancora Imparo / Lucia SurmannOllivander / Ryan CarltonOdyssey / Sophia BasileVanderbilt / Katie SheedyCalifornia / Meghan McDonald

RIDERCydney PavanAbigail FoxKieley McQuakerErin UgoliniEllah Dubeau-KieltyHalle RyanTaylor CornwellMeghan MyersAlyssa SchillerClaire GoldbergShannon Walter

RIDERRacheal CullenKristy CarnovaleCamille Langois-BeebyCawthra BurnsOlivia LoveLucia SurmannLauren SauriolSophia BasileKatie SheedyVictoria McDonald

$3000 3’3” and 3’6” OHJA Hunter Derby Results at Autumn Classic

$4000 3’0” OHJA Hunter Derby Results at Autumn Classic

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OHJA $3K 3’3/3’6 Junior Amateur Derby Winner Cydney Pavan and Salvo RSF. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

OHJA $4K 3’ Junior Amateur Derby Winner Harlan and Rachael Cullen. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

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HORSE / OWNERRevival / Louis DelsignoreInquest / Salem ElfirjaniMaestro / Martha Branch Whistle Jacket / Carly CorbettHigh Society / Emma ShaenSkyland’s Miss Congeniality /Jenna RogersonKili / Lauren KennedySophia / Emma ChaissonFelton / Jean BickleyBombay / Ashley Cooper

RIDERLouis DelsignoreSalem ElfirjaniSarah BrownCarly CorbettJenna CaeiroAsia BartonBrooklyn BartlettAnne GroverCawthra BurnsAshley Cooper

$3000 3’0” OHJA Hunter Derby Results at Ten Sixty Stables

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OHJA $4K 3’0 Junior Amateur Winner All Ages and Kira VanWalraven. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

OHJA $3K 3’0 Junior Amateur Hunter Derby winner Revival and Louis Delsignore.

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HORSE / OWNERAll Ages / Kira VanWalravenVanderbilt / Katie SheedyPositano / Mackenzie Cooper Calisto / Kessler KnowlingFelton / Jean Bickley Harlan / Rachael CullenHigh Society / Emma ShaenNortholt / Cindy Phillips-WoodAncora Imparo / Lucia SurmannBon Jovi / Deborah WestacottFigaro W / Janice CarterFront Row / Caren Morassutti

RIDERKira VanWalravenKatie SheedyMackenzie CooperKessler KnowlingCawthra BurnsRachael CullenJenna CaeiroCindy Phillips-WoodLucia SurmannDeborah WestacottJanice CarterCaren Morassutti

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$4000 OHJA 3’0” Hunter Derby at the Summer Classic at CEP

OHJA $2K 3ft Junior Amateur Derby winner at the Headwater Cup Bon Vivant and Caitlin Phillips. Photo courtesy of RingSide Media.

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HORSE / OWNERBon VivantSequoiaStardustDance ‘Til ThreeKyoto Van Het LambroeckBeaverwoods PheonixMiracleMeredith VGWedgwoodDorameHeavenlyPhenomena

RIDERCaitlin PhillipsHeather McCann-CuddyLauren PhinneyJeffrey McKennaEnjoli HueKilby Brunner DeforestMadison RideAddison McQuakerMeagan MclauchlinTasha WayenbergKendel BielbyEmily Walsh

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$2000 OHJA 3’0” Hunter Derby at the Headwaters Cup at Angelstone

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Congratulations to our 2019 OHJA Young Hunter Development Winners

OHJA Young Hunter Development Winner at both The National and The Equestrian Festival - Quite Simple and rider Katie Uloth Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

CHAMPION:RESERVE:

HORSEQuite SimpleColadaBeau BalouSapporo

RIDERKatie UlothMaude Boulanger BouchardKatie UlothDenis Sweeney

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Ottawa Welcome OHJA Young Hunter Development Champion and Reserve Champion

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Ottawa International OHJA Young Hunter Development Champion and Reserve Champion

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Equestrian Festival OHJA Young Hunter Development Champion and Reserve Champion

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Congratulations to our 2019 OHJA Medal Finals Winners

Congratulations to all the Grand Prix Medal Winners

OHJA Equitation Program Winners

OHJA Medal Final Winner Sabrina Von Buttlar. Wendy Good of Bruno Delgrange presenting OHJA Medal Winner Sabrina Von Buttlar.

Pony Medal Final Winner Kailey Kaiser. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

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HORSE / OWNERCinco / Sabrina Von ButtlarWisteria BD / Kate McArthurBlack Ops / John Jamieson Ruby Sparks / Becky DehaasCanon D / Olivia Baird Livorino 61 / Hanne BuitenhuisContact / Maya Woodbridge

RIDERSabrina Von ButtlarAlyssa SchillerCatherine O’ConnorNatalia DeHaas SaleyOlivia BairdRiley BuitenhuisMaya Woodbridge

2019 OHJA Medal Final Results

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HORSE / OWNERKiss Me Kate / Kailey KaiserDayz of May / Holly HepworthHF Chester / Judy Henderson The Graduate / Charlotte MasonMorton’s Kitty In Style / Elaine Kilmer-Choi Friday’s Best / Tania StevensonCanterbrook Silhouette / Rachel SchnurrMortons Catog / Kailey KaiserCrown Ridge Finnegan / Elaine Kilmer-Choi

RIDERKailey KaiserTatum HoranRylee Poole-KohliJamieson MitchellHannah Kilmer-ChoiRachel GossenEmory AntonAlyson WeedonSavannah Tuck

Grand Prix Pony Medal Results

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Childrens Medal Final Winner Kessler Knowling. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

Amateur Medal Final Winner Erin Ugolini. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

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HORSE / OWNERCalisto / Austin HassaniOllivander / Ryan CarltonSkyland’s Miss Congeniality / Jenna Rogerson Cosmopolitan / Jamie ThompsonDiamond Boy / Katie Cohen Odyssey / Sophia BasileMeredith VG / Maxwell McCormickEpifanie / Olivia McGregor

HORSE / OWNERBombay / Erin UgoliniDiamond Boy / Katie CohenHeavenly / MarBill Hill Farm All Ages / Kira VanWalravenThe Secret’s Out / Noa Perez Wedgwood / Meagan McLauchlin

RIDERKesslor KnowlingLauren SauriolAsia BartonMadison Cadieux-MoranKatie CohenSophia BasileAddison McQuakerOlivia McGregor

RIDERErin UgoliniLiv ClouthierKendel BielbyKira VanWalravenSadie MartinMeagan Mclauchlin

Grand Prix Children’s Medal Results

Grand Prix Amateur Medal Results

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Junior Medal Final Winner Ellah Dubeau-Kielty. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

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HORSE / OWNERMTM Kingsport / Kathy HartlingUFO De Nisi / Leanna LazzariLoverboy / Emma Saunders Dresden Row / Clayton GoldringGeneva / Lea Rucker Whistle Jacket / Carly CorbettWhisteria BD / Kate McArthurCanon D / Olivia BairdContact / Maya Woodbridge

RIDEREllah Dubeau-KieltyLeanna LazzariEmma SaundersAverey-May PritchardLea RuckerCarly CorbettAlyssa SchillerOlivia BairdMaya Woodbridge

Grand Prix Junior Medal Results

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Congratulations to the 2019 OHJA/CET Mini Medal Finalists

OHJA CET Mini Medal Flat and Gymnastics Phase Winner Erin Ugolini. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

OHJA CET Jumping Phase Winner - Erin Ugolini. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

OHJA CET Winner Emma Saunders. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

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HORSE / OWNERBombay / Erin UgoliniKlaas Klever / John JamiesonLoverboy / Emma Saunders Chapeaux Utopia / Margaret ElsonTwenty Creek / Sherry Mahle Summer Breeze / Channing NoxonHappy Boy Van Het Palanehof / Sophia SiglerOwen / Natalia HeinkeLivius / Pam TalbotKyoto Van Het Lambroeck / Enjoli HueBo Peep / AlexaRose WhiteViva’s Gino W / Sarah Vaselenak

RIDERErin UgoliniJessica WangEmma SaundersErin DavisReese FalkenbergChanning NoxonMeagan McLauchlinMackenzie SolomonDanielle TalbotEnjoli HueEva KennedySarah Vaselenak

OHJA CET Mini Medal Flat/Gymnastics phase Results

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HORSE / OWNERBombay / Erin UgoliniChapeaux Utopia / Margaret ElsonOwen / Natalia Heinke Loverboy / Emma SaundersKyoto Van Het Lambroeck / Enjoli Hue Summer Breeze / Channing NoxonTwenty Creek / Sherry MahleLivius / Pam TalbotHappy Boy Van Het Palanehof / Sophia SiglerKlaas Klever / John JamiesonBo Peep / AlexaRose White

RIDERErin UgoliniErin DavisMakenzie SolomonEmma SaundersEnjoli HueChanning NoxonReese FalkenbergDanielle TalbotMeagan McLauchlinJessica WangEva Kennedy

OHJA CET Mini Medal Jumping Phase Results

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HORSE / OWNERLoverboy / Emma SaundersBombay / Erin UgoliniSummer Breeze / Channing Noxon Chapeaux Utopia / Margaret ElsonTwenty Creek / Sherry MahleOwen / Natalia HeinkeKlaas Klever / John JamiesonKyoto Van Het Lambroeck / Enjoli HueLivius / Pam TalbotHappy Boy Van Het Palanehof/Sophia Sigler

RIDEREmma SaundersErin UgoliniChanning NoxonErin DavisReese FalkenbergMackenzie SolomonJessica WangEnjoli HueDanielle TalbotMeagan McLauchlin

OHJA CET Mini Medal Overall Results

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OHJA Jumper Program WinnersCongratulations to the 2019 OHJA

Junior Amateur Jumper Stake Winners

OHJA 1.10 Junior Amateur Stake Class Winner California 94 and Laura Vanderpluym. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

OHJA 1.20M Junior Amateur Stake Class Winner Kevin Maxie and Usty des Dubois. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

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HORSE / OWNERCalifornia 94 / Laura VanderpluymBest Kept Secret / Chanelle MartinOwen / Natalie HeinkeBrattino / Reza SoltanzedahFidelio 279 / Dee Walker Filipo H / Michelle BoucherElandy / Emily SteensonVirginio VK Z / Kim Farlinger

RIDERLaura VanderpluymChanelle MartinMackenzie SolomonDania ScholsClaire WenJenna BoucherEmily SteensonLee Rucker

OHJA 1.10M Junior Amateur Stake Class Results

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HORSE / OWNERUsty Des Dubois / Martha YoungerUn Espoir De Mas / Rylee Poole-KohliLunes 9 / Bianca IsabellaGasarona / Lawren BrockelsbyCorlanda 30 / Angela Hagan Vacarme De Circee / Adriana RobertsParamount / Claire WenE S Quantro / Cathy Inch

RIDERKevin MaxieRylee Poole-KohliBianca IsabellaLawren BrockelsbyAngela HaganAdriana RobertsClaire WenLauren Adams

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OHJA 1.30M Junior Amateur Stake Class Winner Daytona ES and Lacy Morrone Cramer. Photo courtesy of RingSide Media.

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RIDERLacy Morrone-CramerOlivia BlaberMikaela KuchacrzukAshlyn TrevelyanAlexandra MillarJennifer Roberts

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Congratulations to the 2019 OHJA Young Jumper Development Bonus Winners

5 year old OHJA Young Jumper Development Bonus Winner VIizegraf and William Dow. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

6 year old OHJA year old OHJA Young Jumper Development Bonus Winner Narco BZ and Rachel Schnurr. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

7 year old OHJA Young Jumper Development Bonus Winner Hugh Graham and Quality Time 3E. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi.

OHJA 1.40M Junior Amateur Stake Class Winner Koning Boudewijn and Kendra Martenfeld. Photo courtesy of RingSide Media.

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Behind the Scenes with Jackie Tattersall – Head of OHJA Prizes and Awards

Some of the fantastic OHJA Prizes. Photo courtesy of RingSide Media.

Every year at the Annual OHJA Banquet we walk into the facility to see a beautiful display of trophies, ribbons and chairs. Did you know that this awards table is organized and assembled every year by Jackie Tattersall? Jackie operates a very busy A Circuit barn called Absolute Equestrian Centre. Somehow Jackie always finds the time to order prizes, collect trophies and put together the display set up for the members to receive their awards. This organization of the setup is very important to how efficiently the awards are given out and an essential part of a smooth prize giving ceremony.

Jackie has been able to take some time out of her busy schedule to answer a few questions for this

edition of the InGate.1. How long have you been involved with the OHJA Banquet Awards? You also belong to the Hunter Committee and source prizes for the Pony Power series. I have been involved with the banquet awards for over 20 years. I started when there were other members who organized so I learned from them and took over after they were no longer involved. The Pony Power program was initiated 6 years ago and I have been arranging the prizes every year.

2. Why did you initially decide to get involved and why have you continued with these OHJA initiatives? To begin with I really enjoy sourcing and putting together the prizes. I also feel a strong sense of stewardship for our trophies. They are a very important part of the OHJA’s history. Sometimes I feel like they are “Jackie’s” trophies. I keep track of them and manage upkeep as required and I make sure that they are there at the banquet for the new recipient.

3. Speaking of the banquet, what’s the biggest challenge with putting everything together? The biggest challenge for the trophies is the short deadline to collect the trophies before the banquet.

4. Who are some of the vendors that you work with to arrange for the prizes? For the banquet Dominion Regalia for the ribbons and Melgor for the trophies. For Pony Power many of the items come from Saucy Piaffe and Chrome Equestrian Wear/Letter Perfect Embroidery. I like to support our local small businesses wherever I can.

Behind the Scenes - A few of the people who help run the ingates, source the prizes and most importantly, put on our horse shows!

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5. What are some of the most fun prizes you have sourced over the years? For me they were the custom cookies, water bottles, bags and this year the pillows. What I enjoy most is seeing past prizes still being used at the horse shows- some Junior Hunter riders are still carrying bags won in Pony Power classes. The InGate would love photos of riders using/wearing the prizes!

6. Do you have any ideas for any new or different prizes for 2020? There are certainly challenges with having variety with the prizes, along with making them age appropriate for the different divisions. I try whenever possible not to have repetition. I am always open to suggestions!

Some of the beautiful OHJA Ribbons. Photo courtesy of RingSide Media.

Behind the Scenes with Mike, Sam and Shannon from Ten Sixty Horse Shows

1. Could you please tell us a little bit about why you decided to start running your horse shows?When we acquired the property which is the home of Ten Sixty Stables in early 2016, part of our business plan was to create a horse show grounds that could work in conjunction with our stable. Our thought was that it would provide us an easily accessible venue to cost effectively develop our own horses as well as provide a new show venue for others to compete and develop their horses and clients. We have been running Trillium horse shows for 5 years at another location so it was something within our wheelhouse that we could add to Ten Sixty Stables.

2. What are some of the things that you’re most proud to offer competitors?Everyone on our team is very focused on customer service. We truly want everyone that Spectators enjoying the show at Ten Sixty.

7. Do you have any advice for those looking to get involved with the OHJA? Yes! Please do!

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attends to have a good experience. In 2019, we were proud to offer significant prize money in our feature classes. At both of our shows we offered a10k for the Canadian Hunter Derby as well as 5k(welcome) and 15k(Grand Prix) for open Jumpers. In addition to these feature classes we tried to offer something special for everyone, a Classic or Derby for the hunters and ponies as well as Jumper Classics for all heights on the Sunday. We also believe that providing a venue for development is very important so we keep the rings open in the afternoon upon completion of competition so that trainers can school their clients and young horses.

3. What OHJA programs did you host this year?In 2019, we hosted the OHJA Jumper Medal and the OHJA/CET Mini Medal at both Show-Jump

for Heart and the Ten Sixty Stables Classic. In addition we hosted the OHJA 3’ Jr Am Derby at the Ten Sixty Stables Classic. We are very thankful to the OHJA for supporting these programs.

4. From your perspective, what makes a horse show run successfully in your mind and what did you do to ensure that your shows ran as smoothly as they did?For me, the real key is having people involved at the management level that can problem solve on the fly. There are always little things that come up during an event that need to be addressed quickly, calmly and correctly. We are lucky because Sam, Shannon (Langford) and I have a lot of experience from the perspective of managing and running horse shows. As well, we all have experience from the perspective of being riders and trainers. This helps when looking

The beautiful jumper ring at Ten Sixty.

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at the full picture of how the show will run and wether it will work well for the riders. To ensure the shows ran smoothly we employed the best people that we could; our office staff, in-gates, announcers, crew and officials were all experienced and worked as a team.

5. What should competitors be excited for next year? Is there anything different that you’ll be doing compared to this year?For 2020 we plan to build on what we started this year. We look forward to improving and smoothing out some small issues we experienced in 2019. At this point we see our facility as a place to do a boutique type of horse show, we want to stick to two Gold show dates for next year. We will continue to offer our feature jumper classes at about the 1.30m level. We feel the group of competitors we had this year enjoyed being able to jump that height for significant prize money. These classes put on a great show for our VIP section with enough horses

in the jump off to create some tension. We hope to continue to have a very positive atmosphere at our shows and make it a place people look forward to coming to compete. We hope our horse show guests continue to enjoy the VIP Tent at the Show Jump for Heart Charity show. Basheer and Reem (Khan) do an amazing job planning and organizing that aspect, it takes a great deal of work and it adds a lot of ambiance to the horse show helping to make it a special event.

6. Is there anything else you’d like to add?We would like to thank all the trainers and competitors that attended in 2019, Not everyone is willing to go somewhere new for the first time and those that did seemed to give very positive feedback regarding how we managed the shows. We hope that our gold shows at Ten Sixty Stables will be well supported by the equestrian community and continue to grow in 2020.

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Behind the Scenes with Penny McEachern – An Ingate Expert!

1. How many years have you been “ingating” and what would you say is your most memorable experience? I’ve been working ingate for 9 years. One of my fondest memories was when I was working at Tournament of Champions years ago when the new “harness” helmets were required. George Morris was showing and was not aware of the new helmet rule. I had to stop George in the chute and explain to him that he would be eliminated if he did not have the required helmet on! He borrowed one while in the chute! The next day I saw him walking with a new helmet box in hand!

2. What is your horse industry history prior to ingating?I previously owned Fieldstone Farm, a full service hunter/jumper stable - showing and sales. I judged, course designed and did horse sales.

3. Who are your favourite horses and riders? My favorite horse would be Hickstead, and Eric Lamaze and Beezie Madden are my favorite riders.

4. Running an ingate requires a lot of work. What are some of the things you do to prepare for a day of ingating at a horse show?I do all my sheets with class lists ahead of time to

be organized and I bring lots of easy to eat snacks & water. As leaving the booth is not an option!

5. What do you wish people knew about someone who runs an ingate?The job of an ingate employee is a multi-tasking job with communication to competitors, judges, announcers, ring crew, trainers, medics, ribbon presenters, other ingate staff, stewards and office staff just to name a few! We endeavour to run an efficient ring to benefit the smooth running of the horse show. Communication is key.

6. Tell us about your winter and how the industry helped you out.Unfortunately, an accident in early January 2019 left me badly injured and in the hospital for 2 1/2 months following two surgeries. Self employed and unable to work, I was very scared about how I would get through this. The horse community, friends, coworkers, peers and competitors -the amazing “horse” people as we are called - donated to a Go Fund Me that was set up for me. I was overwhelmed to say the least of the tremendous support and caring shown to me. The support and financial help received helped me through this terrible time in my life. I can’t express enough how grateful I am to be a part of such a wonderful and supportive group of people - the horse community!

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Catching up with Mackenzie Wray and Dannie Murphy

Members of Canada’s 2019 FEI North American Youth Championships Gold Medal Team

At the August 2019, FEI North American Youth Championships, Canada’s Young Riders team consisting of Dannie Murphy of Charlottetown, PEI, Sam Walker of Nobleton, ON, Samantha Starratt of Calgary, AB, and Mackenzie Wray of Loretto, ON earned the team Gold Medal.

Both Mackenzie and Dannie ride with Erynn Ballard at Looking Back farms and have been long time OHJA members who have participated in a number of OHJA programs over the years. We took some time to catch up with both girls and asked them to share what their experiences at FEINAYC were like.

Mackenzie WrayHaving the opportunity to compete at NAYC and win team Gold at Old Salem was an experience of a life time. One of my long-term goals was

going to young riders, and Jewel (my horse) and I had worked hard to get there. It was very neat to be able to see all the other teams and be able to wear all of the Canadian gear. The first day of the competition is a speed round and I went close to last in the order. After watching multiple riders lay down amazing trips, I definitely let the pressure get to me and was eliminated.

It’s a really defeating feeling to have your first trip go wrong especially when you’re part of a team, but just like any sport, not everyday is a good day, and that’s ok. When the second day came around, I was mentally in a better place. We had two team rounds that day and I was really determined to make them good ones. I have a really good partnership with my horse and knew that we were very capable to jump two good rounds. Our first

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round was really good and we only had the last rail down. It was a quiet line and I pushed into the last jump. We jumped the exact same course for our second round and I knew what we needed to do and we finished with a clear round.

By the end of the class, Canada was sitting first by one rail. Sitting through the rest of the class knowing this was probably one of the most nerve-racking things I’ve ever done. In the end we finished Gold which was the best feeling. To be able to be on team with such talented riders, one of them being one of my closest friends, was for sure my favorite thing about the whole experience. Seeing as show jumping is mainly an individual sport, it was exciting to be able to count points, cheer and watch your team mates knowing that win

or lose we did it as a team. Overall, I met some incredible people, experienced highs and lows, and won a team medal. I could not be prouder of myself, Jewel, and our team.

Dannie MurphyCompeting at the 2019 North American Youth Championships was an experience I will never forget. To get to this level of my riding takes a lot, it’s a very time consuming sport and it is not always easy but it’s times like this that make it all worth it.

The horses that I have had in the past taught me to always keep going no matter what the circumstance is. If the perfect distance does not appear in front of the jump you have to figure out a way to make it work. I think at NAYC that really helped me.

My horse Isabeau De Laubry performed great the first day which gave me a boost of confidence for the rest of the competition. However, I knew going into the first round that I would have to try my best to go fast in order to get a good placing as it was a speed. Speed classes are always something I have struggled with, I prefer to go wide and a bit slower. I really felt like my horse gave it her all which allowed me to ride out of my comfort zone. My partnership with her is still relatively new but she was there for me every second of every round. In the few months I have had her she has taught me a lot and I believe it all came together at NAYC.

Being a part of the team was an incredible feeling.Everyone was so kind and encouraging, I had the pleasure of having very talented, kind teammates; Sam, Samantha & Mackenzie. I was lucky enough that one of my best friends, Mackenzie, was on the team which made things even more exciting as we have both moved up in the sport together and ride at the same barn. The experience of competing at a venue like Old Salem and riding for Canada taught me so many amazing things that I am forever grateful for!

Dannie Murphy celebrating her Gold Medal win. Photo courtesy of Jump Media.

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Do you want to collect OHJA points for year-end awards?Do you want to collect OHJA points to use towards Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF) qualification?Do you want to participate in OHJA programs and events?

If you answered YES to any of these questions you need to make sure that you have the following memberships in place prior to competing:

Equestrian Canada (EC) Ontario Equestrian (OE) Ontario Hunter Jumper Association (OHJA)

Want to get ahead of the game and be ready for next year? Then here’s some good news because memberships for 2020 are available for purchase starting October 1st, 2019.

Here are some tips for renewing your membershipsTIP #1: Start by going to https://ontarioequestrian.ca/ to renew your OE and OHJA memberships. You will need your Provincial memberships in place before you can renew your EC Memberships.TIP #2: On the OE site select BOTH an individual OE membership and an OHJA individual membership type. If you are renewing a farm membership you will need to select an individual OE membership, an OHJA individual membership type AND an OHJA Business membership.TIP #3: After you follow all the steps and complete your payment make sure you check your receipt. Each membership type you purchased is itemized on its own line. If you forgot to add your OHJA membership don’t worry! You can log back into OE site and choose an “add on” program. This will allow you to purchase your OHJA membership separately if needed. Both your OE and OHJA electronic cards can be accessed by logging into the OE website using your email address and password you set up.TIP #4: Once you have confirmation of OE and OHJA memberships you can proceed to https://licence.equestrian.ca to renew your EC membership. Go through the steps to renew and complete your payment. After a successful renewal you will get an email receipt from EC with your electronic card.TIP #5: We recommend that you print out your electronic cards for EC, OE and OHJA before you enter your first competition of 2020. This will ensure that you have everything in place ahead of competing at your first show of the season. If you have any questions or run into any issues renewing any of your memberships here is some helpful contact information:

Get prepared for 2020!

Ontario Equestrian and OHJA Membership technical support:[email protected] or 1-844-311-0551Equestrian Canada Membership questions:[email protected] or 1-866-282-8395

Ontario Equestrian Membership questions or website login questions:[email protected] or 1-877-441-7112

OHJA Points questions:[email protected]

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Looking to get involved? Want to share input on how we can continue to develop OHJA programs?

The OHJA is always looking for enthusiastic individuals to join the various OHJA sub-committees, which include: • The Hunter & Equitation Committee • The Jumper Committee • The Banquet & Awards Committee • The Communications Committee: InGate/Web/Social Media

Committee members can expect to attend monthly meetings, provide input on programs and be responsible for leading and/or supporting Committee and Board initiatives.

Please email all member inquiries to [email protected]. We look forward to working with you!

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Don’t forget to apply for the OHJA Travel Grant –

Deadline December 1, 2019

Returning in 2019, the OHJA is proud to continue to offer the Travel Grant Program.

This grant is to provide provincially targeted athletes with travel assistance towards participation in national and/ or high level sporting events. In order to be eligible for the Grant, athletes must meet the following criteria: • Athlete must be a current OHJA member competing at gold level competitions. • The athlete must be a resident of Ontario or representing Ontario. •Athletemustbeundertwentyfiveyearsof ageasof January1stof thecurrentyear. • Horse and rider must attend the eligible competition to which the assistance will be provided. • Only one grant per athlete, per year •Valuenottoexceed$1000.Dollars-ExceptionOntarioRegionalCETwinner.

The above are guidelines for the distribution of funds collected on behalf of athletes undertheageof twenty-five(“youngriders”).Theallocationof fundswilldependontheamountandavailability in the current year. Funds may be rolled over to the following year and/or allocatedtootherprogramsforathletesundertheageof twenty-five,atthediscretionof theOHJABoard.

The OHJA board decision shall be final.

ELIGIBLE COMPETITIONS: •FEIChildren’sFinals. •NorthAmericanYoungRidersCompetition:eitherJuniororUnder21. •JumpCanada<25programCanadianFinals(RAWF)orAmericanFinals–topfivethatqualifyfromOntarioCETRegionalFinalWinners.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS: •ApplicationsmustbemadeinwritingtotheOntarioHunter-JumperAssociation: •150FirstStreet,Box21026,Orangeville,Ont.L9W4S7 •ApplicationsmustbesubmittedbyDecember1stof thecurrentyear,statingname, address, and competition name, date, and location.

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ONTARIO HUNTER-JUMPER ASSOCIATION

The board of directors of the Ontario Hunter-Jumper Association is advising that the Annual General Meeting has been Scheduled.

DATE- Saturday November 30, 2019 after the awards presentation

LOCATION- Woodbine Racetrack, 555 Rexdale Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5L2

A. To receive and consider the annual report, financial statements and report of the auditors since the last Annual General Meeting;

B. Elect directors;

C. Appoint accountants and authorize the directors to fix their remuneration;

D. Amend the bylaws;

E. To notify all of the acts, bylaws and proceedings of the directors and officers;

F. Transact such further business as may properly be brought before the meeting or any adjournment.

You may vote in person only, no proxies permitted.

Your support would be greatly appreciated. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

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For the 2019 OHJA Annual Awards Banquet

Saturday, November 30, 2019

Cocktails at 5:30 pm and Awards at 6 pmDinner and Dance to follow.

Don’t forget your cash, cheque book or credit card for the

Silent Auction. ( no debit accepted)

Business and / or cocktail attire.

Please visit www.ohja.ca for more information, including purchasing banquet tickets. (Visa and MasterCard accepted, Debit not accepted)

see you there!

SAVE THE DATE!

New Venue! Woodbine Racetrack - 555 Rexdale Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9W 5L2

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