On Thursday, July 22nd at Marg and Max Albright’s we will be having a clinic with Louise Harris, starting at 6 p.m. This clinic is to do with Riding English at a Western show. The price is $25.00 per horse and rider combination or $5.00 per spectator. There will be hotdogs and hamburger as well as drinks. Contact Kathy Geltink at 519-485-1097 for more information.
We had our first show on Saturday, May 29th and it was a great day! We had lots of spectators and it would seem like even more exhibitors. Mother Nature co-operated and it was a “warm” sunny day with a slight breeze, just enough to blow the sand around and cover everything with dust. To say that we were a little overwhelmed in the entry booth would be an understatement, but it was great to see old members back and nice to see new members coming out. I hope everyone had a fun day and that you will all be back for our next show on Saturday, June 26th.
As an executive, we were very pleased by the large number of entrants at our May 29th show. We have discussed various issues that arose at the show and have made some changes to our procedures in order to keep future problems to a minimum.
ATTENTION- The english riders in the jumping classes will have a practice jump set up in the indoor arena so that you can take the opportunity to have your practice jump before the jumping classes start. However there are a couple of rules to follow per Marg and Max Albright. Whoever sets up the jumps must take them down and put them away. Manure is to be cleaned up, a wheelbarrow and pitchfork are available and any garbage. If the clean up is not done, you will lose the use of the indoor arena.
YOUTH
The youth had five separate draws at the May show for two sets of dog food and treats, a clock, a child’s toy and a man’s golf shirt. I know three of the winners, one being myself – Sharon Munro – man’s shirt, Lorna Rutherford – a set of dog food and treats and Paula Dow – the child’s toy. I’m sorry I didn’t get the names of the other winners. Thank you to all who supported our youth, they made $54.00. They are attempting to raise money to pay for their stalls at the Youth Team Tournament that takes place in Paris on July 31st and August 1st this year.
The youth’s spaghetti dinner was a great success with their making a profit of $530.00. Thank you to everyone that came out and supported our youth.
The youth are having a raffle on two clocks, one with a western rider and the other an english rider. These clocks were made by one of the youth, Maegan Nagy. The tickets are one for $2.00 and three for $5.00. The winning tickets will be drawn at the banquet on Saturday, November 6th. The youth are still collecting pop cans as a fundraiser. If you can help them out by saving your pop cans and letting John McHardy (519-537-7179) know you have them, so pick up can be arranged. I am sure they will appreciate it.
Congratulations to Kathy Geltink on the birth of a colt on May 10th, he is bay with a snow cap blanket, one rear white stocking and a star. He is already sold.
The Albrights have offered the use of the indoor arena for $10.00 per horse and rider or the outdoor arena free of charge if you would like to work your horse. Please call before you come out. 519-485-0418.
SHOW DATES – Saturday, June 26th, Sunday, July 11th, Sunday, July 25th, Saturday, August 7th and Sunday, August 22nd. Start time is 10 a.m. at the Albright’s farm. Our trail ride is on Sunday, October 3rd, more details to follow.
Big Creek Saddle Club’s show dates – Saturday, July 10th (noon start), Sunday, August 8th, and Sunday, September 12th. All Sunday shows start at 9 a.m. with July’s Saturday show starting at 12 noon. The shows are located at the Paris fairgrounds.
Rusty Gaits’ show dates – Sunday, July 18th, Sunday, August 15th or 22nd and September 19tth. All of their shows are at the Aylmer fairgrounds, starting at 9:30 a.m. Their Championship show is on Saturday, September 25th starting at 9 a.m. The fall trail ride is Saturday, October 16th at the home of Murray and Donna McEown, Eden Line, west of Culloden Road.
GREAT’s show dates – Sunday, July 11th, Sunday, August 8th and Sunday, September 12th, rain date is Saturday, September 18th. Shows start at 9 a.m. Their fall ride is Sunday, September 26th, more details to follow.
HELMETS
The club will adopt the AQHA standard of allowing all competitors to wear appropriate safety helmets in all classes without penalty or prejudice from the judge or judges.
FUNDRAISERS – We are raffling off a handmade stained glass mirror, made by Sandra Aucoin and a Mennonite quilt made by Mrs. L. Miller of Claire, Michigan and donated by John and Sandra Brooks. Tickets are one for $2.00 and three for $5.00, available from the executive. The draw will take place at the banquet on Saturday, November 6th, 2010. There are still hats ($5.00), T-shirts ($10.00), and pins ($3.00) available for sale or buy a hat, pin and T-shirt for $15.00. Please contact any of the directors if you would like to purchase one for yourself or if you know of anyone interested in purchasing one.
SPONSORSHIPS & DONATIONS – We are looking for sponsors to help keep our club going for the 2010 season. If you know of any business or other person who may be interested in sponsoring the Oxford Trail Riders, please see one of the executive for a sponsor form. We need a sponsorship for 38 classes ($60) and for 6 High Point Awards ($120). For those of you who would like to either sponsor a class, 1/2 class or make a donation to our operating expenses, we sincerely thank you for helping to keep the Oxford Trail Riders, the club it is today. At the moment we have 4 high point sponsors and 14 regular sponsors, so we still need 2 high point sponsors and 24 regular class sponsors.
I would also like to remind you at this time, that we welcome club show members to come out and use a “free day pass” to try out the nbha. We have senior classes for 50 and over, youth classes, and of course the open classes that they can compete in. Let your members know about the Western Fair, where we have two fun days of speed competition, everything from barrels to poles, dash, keyhole and texas speed events. That show is hosted by NBHA but is open to everyone, and we would sure like to see some of your members there having fun.
If you need any more info, please let me know.
Debby Hockin
District Director
519-485-7577 mcmullend@rogers.com
COMING EVENTS
Peter Campbell’s “Willing Partners” 4 day clinic is on June 25th -28th at All about Horses Equestrian Facility, Thedford, Ontario. Clinic fee is $500.00 before May 31st and $535.00 after May 31st, spectators are $30.00/day at the door (register before May 31st $20.00/day). For clinic details contact jb83.watson@gmail.com or call Beth at 519-666-2380. Visit Peter Campbell at www.willingpartners.com
On Canada Day Weekend, July 1-4 the Brant County Western fest will take place at the Paris Fairgrounds. There will be NBHA events, Rodeo, vendors, entertainment and food. On Saturday night at 9 p.m., Jamie Warren will be live in concert at the main hall. For more info: www.BrantCountyWesternFest.com or Facebook/bcwesternfest.
On Saturday, July 31st and Sunday, August 1st is the youth team tournament held at the Paris fairgrounds. This is the 25th year for the youth team tournament and the high point placings in English, Western and Games will win saddles. Consider coming out to support our youth.
SALES BARN
Amy is a beautiful 16 year old, 15.1hh, registered bay Arabian mare. She has lots of trail experience being a former competitive trail/endurance horse. She is sensible. She is solid, and is not spooky. She will go out alone or in groups. She is willing to go at your pace. She is very sensitive to the rider’s aids. She has excellent gaits – she can collect nicely for western, or move out for english. Nice mover, light on her feet. Good for farrier, vet and is a relaxed traveller. Up to date on shots and has regular hoof care. $2100. 519-475-6752. dkhoward@xplornet.ca
I have a super cute 6 year old TB gelding here that tried racing a couple of years ago but it was not for him. He stands 15.2-3hh, bay with a bit of chrome and is very nice to handle and ride. He has his leads and is a very stocky fellow. Would do very well in the show ring for a child, personality is great. Asking $3,000 obo
Jericho Stud & Easy Equine ID
Home of Thoroughbred Stallions
SHELTER & Yagudin
Sport Stallion – Just Cruisin
Microchipping, Bio-Therm Chips and DNA Signaturing
Phone: 519-875-2078 Cell: 519-420-0825 Fax: 519-875-2197
E-mail: Jericho.stud@hotmail.com
FOR SALE -Two 16″ western saddles, excellent condition, 1 Circle Y Equitation Saddle, dark acorn tooling and 1 Billy Cook Pleasure Saddle, russet sunflower tooling, asking $800 each. Call Amy or Doug, 519-736-0743 or twisteddk@cdpwise.net
FOR SALE
-Safetied annually.
1987 Jensen Trailet 2-HRS Straight load
-Aluminum skin on steel frame; fibreglass roof; 7000 lbs axles
-2 horse straight-load with manger
-Basic camping quarters; bed fits double or queen
-Power hookup; lights in every area
- Mid tack with 2 movable saddle racks, separate side door.
-Storage under manger
-Safetied annually.
Asking $4500.00 or best offer.
Contact Michelle or Jamie at 519-425-0445
FOR SALE
1.Mattes half pad, size – (S) small would fit a pony saddle or any smaller type saddle. Condition: Great shape, looks like new! Price: $75.00
2.Winter tall boots (Tundra Water Proof) size: 6 Condition: Used for two winters, but still in great shape – price: $25.00
Call Chris at home. (519)485-5380.
FOR SALE – I have English breeches, jackets, a helmet, boots and Western chaps, shirts, show jackets and belts. Call Suzie at 519-467-0410 or email horse_shoes79@yahoo.com
BEEF for sale, custom cut, home grown, tasty and tender, freezer ready, call Kathy at 519-485-1097 or 519-318-2026.
HORSES FOR SALE
My Tardee Doll, a black AQHA mare, 11 years old. Her sire is Razee Bar Bailey and dam is Tardees Living Doll. She is tested NN HYPP. She has been ridden on trail rides, then has been used as a brood mare and thrown awesome babies. She is not re-bred and will make a good horse for someone wanting a nice quiet mare.
My Exclusive Doll, a chestnut, 2 year old Appaloosa filly. Her dam is My Tardee Doll and sire is Exclusive Son. She has not been backed yet, but is a nice quiet filly.
Secret Dream is a F2 6 year old bay Appaloosa mare with spots over hips, and a blaze with a blue eye. She was trained and also ridden by a 7 year old child to get the cows. She has not had a lot of riding since, but is very quiet and willing.
Te N Te Lil Image is an aged chestnut AQHA mare. She is in foal to Exclusive Son. This mare has been used as a brood mare her entire life. She has been bred Paint and thrown colour. She has been bred Appaloosa and given loud colour foals. She has had AQHA babies also.
2 yearlings – one dun filly out of My Tardee Doll and Exclusive Son
one chestnut colt out of Te N Te Lil Image and Exclusive Son. Both priced to sell.
Phone Kathy Geltink 519-485-1097 or 519-318-2026. If no answer, leave a message. I have too many horses and some are going.
FOR SALE
Black suede chaps size 12 – 14
2 pairs with fringe (one is missing back concho) $50.00
Western slinky – Zebra $20.00
Halter/Showmanship jackets m – lg $30.00 each
Red sparkle
Cheetah/black
Teal/black
Vest – Blue vinyl, running horses $10.00
Light blouses lg
2 black
1 black with blue sparkles
English breeches- Grey (lg) $5.00
Foxwood Hunter Jacket – Hunter green lg $40.00
Picador riding gloves, black (brand new size 7) $10.00
Black Western hat – 6 ¾” $15.00 (I have one clear rain cover that I will include)
Call Kayla 519-425-0445 or email duquetti@hotmail.com
FOR SALE redwingtraveller@hotmail.com or 519-585-1780
Brand new pair of men’s standard rise black lace show boots, size 45 europe, ( I am sure they are a men’s size 11) and they are still in the original box. A brand new silver and gold bolo tie.
One medium green horse tail sleeve/bag for show day; 49” long by 6” wide with a pull cord at the top, unused, in excellent condition.
One economy brow band style western headstall, with matching 6’ reins.
One used trailer hitch for a Chevrolet pickup, 1988 – 2000 style.
One custom fabricated stationary gooseneck hitch.
Please feel free to contact us at redwingtraveller@hotmail.com or 519-585-1780 for any inquiries or details on any of these items. E-mail is answered everyday.
EQUINE BLANKET SERVICE can provide you with quality cleaning and repairs for blankets, boots (fetlock, bell), most halters, wraps, light tack, etc. We are open 7 days a week for your convenience. Please call 519-468-3420 for pricing or further information.
Mending and small projects for the home and family. Contact Sharon Barnim 519-842-9980.
Suzie Munro’s Farrier Service, call 519-467-0410.
