July Newsletter 2011
Mother Nature struck again and we were unable to have our second show due to the grounds being too
wet to be worked up. Due to this happening twice in a row, the executive have looked into having
another place to have our shows in case it should occur a third time. Our backup location is at Willow
Creek Stables, 564581 Karn Road, Beachville, On. N0J 1A0. If the weather is questionable, please
call one of the executive to see whether the show will be held and where.
Our July 3rd show was double judged and a long day; finishing at 7:30 pm. In celebration of Canada
Day, we had a cake decorated like the Canadian flag and exhibitors were encouraged to wear red and
white. There was lots of fun and prizes for the best costumes. First place winner was Ange Taras,
second place was Amber McLeod and third place was Marie Potter. The youth had a raffle on a bucket
filled with leg wraps, a halter, brushes, sweat scraper and a chocolate bar which was won by Elsie
Bennett.
Our July 17th show was another great day, even though it was very hot. We finished shortly after 4:30
pm, thanks to our announcer; Al Atkinson, our ring stewart; Bill Rutherford and our two lovely judges;
Kelly Lehman and Brenda Thompson. The youth had a raffle on a bucket of horse stuff, including a
breast collar. The first winner was Brandon LaRose, who donated it back to be raffled off again. The
second winner was Paula Dow. Andrea Price, a games rider came off her horse in the senior barrels
class. She was taken to the Brantford Hospital, where it was found that she had broken her arm in two
places and required surgery to have pins and screws put in. Hope to see everyone at our next show on
Saturday, August 6th.
When your class is first called you should be making your way to the hitching ring, so that you will be
there and ready to go in and no one is kept waiting. If you need more time, send someone to the entry
booth to let us know. If you are leaving or your horse comes up sore, please let the entry booth know
that you are scratching. You will not get your entry fee back. Have your number on either your back
or your show pad, otherwise you will be disqualified. Please keep your children off the fence rail
when a class is in progress, it is upsetting to some horses when something or someone is hanging off
the fence. Please do not ride or walk your horse up around the entry booth or behind it to get to the
hitching ring, there are electrical cords running from the booth to the house on the ground. You need a
different number for you and each horse that you are riding, Also do not decide to change your horse’s
name after the first show, stick with either their registered name or their barn name.
This year we will be asking all members to sign a waiver and release of liability in accordance with a
request from the club’s insurance provider. We are also requesting that you have liability insurance on
your horse. If you don’t have insurance, you can obtain a OEF membership which also provides
insurance on your horse for $60.00. There will be forms available at the booth or you can download
one from their website www.horse.on.ca
YOUTH
The new Youth Director for 2011 is Sarah Dow. The suggested fun raisers for this year are another
Spaghetti Supper and the fun class. The Spaghetti Dinner was on Thursday, July 14th at the
Brownsville Community Centre, from 6 – 7 pm. They made over $500.00, this money will be used to
pay for the stalls at the youth team tournament.
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.
FUNDRAISERS – There are still T-shirts ($10.00), and pins ($3.00) available for sale. 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. We will be having a raffle on a three horse plaque, a horseshoe clock and original
decorative art. Tickets will be one for $2.00 and three for $5.00.
SPONSORSHIPS & DONATIONS – We are looking for sponsors to help keep our club going for the
2011 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 39
classes ($60) and for 6 High Point Awards ($120). We have 24 classes sponsors and 5 high point
sponsors at this time. 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.
SHOW DATES
Oxford Trail Riders – Saturday, August 6th, and Saturday, August 20th. Shows start at 10 am at Marg
and Max Albright’s, 283357 Daniel Road, Verschoyle, On. The Amish will be at the Saturday shows
with their baked goods.
Big Creek Saddle Club – Sunday, August 14th, Sunday, September 11th. Shows start at 9 am, except
July’s which starts at noon and are held at the Paris fairgrounds.
Rusty Gaits – Sunday, August 14th and Sunday, September 18th. Shows start at 9:30 am at the Aylmer
fairgrounds.
G.R.E.A.T. – Sunday, August 14th and Sunday, September 11th. Raindate is Saturday, September 17th.
Start time is 9 am, at Bell Mill Road, just south
of Hwy 3 outside of Tillsonburg. Website is www.goshenridge.com
COMING EVENTS
The Ontario Saddle Club Youth Team Tournament is on Saturday, July 30th starting at 9 am and
Sunday, July 31st starting at 8 am at the Paris fairgrounds. There is a silent auction, which I have
heard is all ready filling up with lots of great items. Please come out and support our youth.
SALES BARN
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.
I will do mending and small projects for the home and family. Contact Sharon Barnim 519-842-9980.
Suzie Munro’s Farrier Service, call 519-532-6757.
FOR SALE – A 16” Tex Tan show saddle, in excellent condition. Asking $700.00 Phone 519-443-
7158.
FOR SALE – Two light coloured show halters and leads, full horse size, asking $20.00 each. Call
Lorna at 519-863-2365.
FOR SALE
HORSE #1 Fast Eddie – 8 year old Hanovarian x Hackney gelding. Stands 16hh, bay with blaze and
3 socks. Lots of show miles in the hunter/jumper ring. Trailers, baths stands to tack up. Currently
schooling 3’9” courses, has jumped 4’2 course. He has the potential to take a rider very far in the
jumper ring. $6500 obo 519-423-6021 or 519-532-8343 jessy_oh@hotmail.com
HORSE #2 Go Diego Go – 9 year old Welsh pony gelding. Stands 12.2hh, palomino with star, snip
and 3 socks. Has been used in the lesson barn. Goes Western or English. Started on small jump
course. Loves to trail ride. He is out of shape, hasn’t been used much lately. Very spunky, he
could take a child very far in the show ring. $1200 obo 519-423-6021 or 519-532-8343
jessy_oh@hotmail.com
HORSE #3 Star Choice – 12 year old Standardbred mare. Stands 14hh, solid black. She was
bought to be used in our lesson barn, doesn’t have what it takes to be a lesson horse. Goes
English/Western. She loves to trail ride, she would be a very nice trail/pleasure horse. She can be
turned out with both mares and geldings. Very sweet mare. She may be bred to coloured sport horse
stallion, Enchanted Legacy. $750 obo not bred, $1200 obo bred. 519-423-6021 or 519-532-8343
jessy_oh@hotmail.com
WILLOW CREEK RIDING STABLE INC offers English and western riding lessons, day camps,
boarding, arena rentals, birthday parties, shows and equine sales. EC certified instructor, safe
schooling horses and ponies. 519-423-6021 or 519-532-8343 jessy_oh@hotmail.com
www.willowcreekridingstableinc.doodlekit.com 564581 Karn Road, Beachville, Ontario N0J 1A0
Hi there, it’s Deb (McMullen) Hockin. I have got into the embroidery business, and would like to let
the saddle clubs, and people know. If anyone has anything they would like embroidered, or you have
awards for your club that you want done, I would be willing to give you a great quote on getting that
done. Call 519-485-7577 or email at mail@embroiderz.com Website: www.embroiderz.com
BEEF for sale, custom cut, home grown, tasty and tender, freezer ready, call Kathy at 519-485-
1097 or 519-318-2026.
TRAILER FOR SALE – 1993 Circle Z, combination 4 horse slant trailer with dressing room. It is a
fifth wheel trailer in decent shape. It has a rear slider door which is also a full swing door inclusive.
Selling as is for $3000 obo, call Kathy at 519-485-1097 if interested.
HORSES FOR SALE
My Tardee Doll, a black AQHA mare, 12 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.
Te N Te Lil Image is an aged chestnut AQHA mare. 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.
3 year old – a colourful buckskin filly out of My Holly Dreams and by Exclusive Son. She was lightly
back last year.
2 year old – a dun filly out of My Tardee Doll and by Exclusive Son.
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.
SPONSORS FOR 2011
Les’ Mobile Repair Service Julia Penistan, Equine and Canine Massage
519-424-2293 519-475-9056
Ellen Kochut Dr. William Cook
Parkinson Tire Belore Trailer Sales
New and Used Tires, Sales, Service and Repairs 324025 Mt. Elgin
834 Parkinson Road Mt. Elgin, Ontario N0J 1N0
Woodstock, Ontario N4S 8L2 519-485-5258 or 1-877-247-7227
519-536-9696 www.belorestrailers.ca
Email – salesinfo@belore-trailers.ca
Glen & Terry Abbey (2 classes) Willow Hawk Farms
Geltink Family Farm – fresh beef available Willow Creek Riding Stable Inc
519-485-1097 519-423-6021
Nature Feed Centre Global Pet Foods
RR#1 385 Springbank Ave. N., Sobey’s Plaza
Burgessville, Ontario N0J 1C0 Woodstock, Ontario N4T 1R3
519-424-2540 519-539-0111
Dereham Lions Quaker Hill Farms (3 classes)
Pooley Equine Veterinary Service Norwich Chiropractic Office
883982 Road 88 46 Main Street, West
Embro, Ontario N0J 1J0 ` Norwich, Ontario N0J 1P0
519-475-4653 519-863-5629
Al’s Tire Service Chesterman Power Products (3 classes)
RR#1, 593771 Hwy 59 14493 Bayham Drive, RR#3
Burgessville, Ontario N0J 1C0 Tillsonburg, Ontario N4G 4G8
519-424-9865 519-842-5977
McFarlan Rowland Insurance Brokers
300 Talbot St. W.
Aylmer, Ontario N5H 1K2
519-765-2930
HIGH POINT SPONSORS 2011
Elizabeth Le Carpentier Dr. William Cook
Sinden Feed and Seed Willow Creek Riding Stable Inc
519-863-3905 564581 Karn Road
Beachville, Ontario N0J 1A0
McFarlan Rowland Insurance Brokers Inc. 519-423-6021
300 Talbot St. W.
Aylmer, Ontario N5H 1K2
519-765-2930
