Equestrians in Ontario!

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For all you amazing riders who live on Ontario! Come on in and join! And learn about your horsey neighbours!

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Kat

i love the group pic, that horse is stunning

Jun 29, 2009
Kat

Oh i'm going to palgrave, my coach rides there too

Jun 29, 2009
Kat

I live kinda right in the middle of ontario on a 60 acre farm i own three horses and one will be in foal soon, i show with the rockwood trail riders and i've shown at alot of other places to, i mostly ride jumper,but also hunter, and a little bit of dressage and a tinsy bit of westurn.

Jun 29, 2009
Kat

look at all the ontario riders!

Jul 3, 2009
Gail Morse

I just found this group and it makes sense and half the time you are talking with someone half way around the world. That is fine but if you are looking for someone to trail ride with geography matters. I live and ride near Uxbridge and am older than I am young. Still does not slow me down. It there someone in this group of 40 or so people who live near here and like to ride the trails? Let me know! Cheers! Gail.

Jul 30, 2009
Yvonne Livingstone

Hey everyone i live in georgetown and am looking forriding opertunities in the area wether as a trail buddy or a horse sitter feel free to contact me

Jul 30, 2009
Amanda

Hey there everyone!
It's Amanda ( creator of this group)!
Id just like to say wow! Id NEVER think that this group would get actually pretty big! Hope everyone is enjoying our quite rainy summer!
And I would like to accounce, that in September I am starting that search for my very first horse! I am SUPER excited! So if anyone knows of any H/J & EQ horses that are quite and under $5000. Let me know! :)
Enjoy the rest of your summer!

- Amanda

Aug 1, 2009
Camille

Hi!
I am looking for a well trained dressage horse who is over 16.2 hands & can jump a little too. Willing to lease or buy. If you have one for sale email me!

Aug 17, 2009
Gail Morse

I am Hwy 12 and Townline in Barrie. Always looking for hacking buddies. Gail

Sep 14, 2009
Linda Mascola

Camille, what breed are you looking for in dressage trained? Let me know what your budget is and I can put you in touch with an amazing farm.

Linda

Sep 14, 2009
Camille

Hi Linda,
I really appreciate your help. I am looking for no specific breed, simply a safe horse that is well trained with really nice movement and a nice disposition. I would be taking him or her to shows, so a horse that's easy to trailer, bathe, etc. My budget is between 1000-25000$.

Camille

Sep 14, 2009
Equine Niagara

https://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2kr3mqt5642a6d3 Enter the Wind Rider Challenge - Sept. 18th in Welland, ON 4-6pm - a unique all breed, all discipline competition. Win prizes and money plus compete at CanAm in March.

Sep 15, 2009
Jackie McDonell

Hi Everyone I have a new member coming to my house a pony mare from a friend of mine. I have a question, my boys have been only the 2 for years I am getting the pony for the one I leave behind to ride the other. Question is how to introduce a new member? How long. I have a stall for the girl to go in over night with the boys on each side, then the plan is to let them out in side by side paddocks for a few hours then to blend them. the side by side paddock thing is not a permanent solution. Any suggestions would be appreciated. One Gleding (In picture) is very possessive. Thanks everyone

Sep 15, 2009
Linda Mascola

Camille's Comment: I really appreciate your help. I am looking for no specific breed, simply a safe horse that is well trained with really nice movement and a nice disposition. I would be taking him or her to shows, so a horse that's easy to trailer, bathe, etc. My budget is between 1000-25000$.

Camille, go to www.smokeyriversporthorses.com. After looking over the website, you will find some of the best Grand Prix horses anywhere. They are the most honest horsemen I know, and have the finest horses to be found.

If you don't see a horse you fall madly in love with on the website, they have many more. Just write either Brandy or Travis and let them know that you spoke with Linda. They are bringing my new colt in October so your timing is good, as if you find what you want they can bring your new horse along with Villian.

The Trakehners in particular are amazingly calm, and loving horses. They are known for their endurance, and bred for the hunter jumper ring. However, they are exposed to all disciplines from the time they can walk. Good Luck.

One of their horses is Donner, featured in Horse-Opoly.

Sep 15, 2009
Camille

Thanks Linda!

Sep 15, 2009
Gail Morse

Hi Linda: I will be boarding at a place called Ridgeview Stables by tomorrow. Time to be inside for the winter. I spent the summer at a trail place called Pleasure Valley outside of Claremont. How far are you away from there? Gail.

Sep 15, 2009
Linda Mascola

Claremont is about 1 and 1/2 hours away from Barrie. Closer to Stouffville I think. Great horse area for sure.

I hope you have a really nice facility there. I am at shadowgate equestrian centre in Alliston; just maybe 5 min from my house.

Sep 15, 2009
Lee Kelly

Hello Ontario riders, I lease a Clydesdale gelding, and ride H/J and do some hacking. Homestead Hills is in Kendal, HWY#115 and Taunton Rd area they have two indoor arenas and an outside sand arena, so riding year round. Enjoying the dry warm weather right now.

Sep 18, 2009
Amanda

Hey everyone!
It's Amanda again,
I'm just wondiring, scince I am a pretty acvie member of the Youtube equesrian community.
Does anyone else have a youtube account? Be shure to check mine out! www.youtube.com/GallopGirl247
Its really great, ive been editing videos on there for alot a year and a half!
Enjoy this wonderful fall riding we are starting to have now!

Happy riding,

Amanda

Sep 20, 2009
Holly Brown

Hi!

I'm looking for people in the Niagara/Haldiamnd area that use one of the following beddings; Peat Moss, Shreaded Paper, or Pellets.
I need these for my 4H achievement display board. If you use any of these could you please let me know. I need them by September 30.
I can pick up.

Thanks!

Sep 20, 2009
Ruth Hogan Poulsen

Hi everyone... I just posted a new audio on my BM home page talking about how your are scored on your freestyle music. I have had a lot of questions about what the judges are actually looking for, and how they decide what score to give you. There are a number of criteria and guidelines that they use, so I thought you might like to know them!

Even if you are not a dressage freestyle competitor, this will be useful for you in picking out your own music to ride to on a daily basis!

Let me know if you have any questions... also, don't forget that I have more tips, clips and free audio on my news letter. You can sign up on my site. www.Ruthhoganpoulsen.com

Sep 21, 2009
Bubbletoe

Hi - I wanted to extend an invitation to everyone to an event CARD (The Community Association for Riding for the Disabled) is holding on November 7, 2009 at the Royal Winter Fair. The event is a fundraiser and celebration of CARD's 40th anniversary of service to children and adults with disabilities across the GTA. The link to the barnmice page is
http://www.barnmice.com/events/a-champagne-brunch-matinee

On behalf of all of us at CARD, we hope to see you there!
Sue

Sep 24, 2009
Kat

hey, i'm looking for a thoroughbred for sale right now so if anyone has a thoroughbred under the age of 8 please conntact me

THANKS!

Kat

Oct 4, 2009
Sarah at HorseJobs.ca

EXPERIENCED SHOW GROOM NEEDED FOR IMMEDIATE HIRE.

Do you, or anyone you know, have experience in barn work and grooming for a professional competition barn? if so - we are looking for YOU!

KingRidge Stables in King, ON is looking for an experienced "A" Circuit show groom, who has worked with Grand Prix horses. Position available immediately.

Selection Criteria:
~ Able to work full-time, year round.
~ Experience working with grand prix show jumpers a must.
~ Willing to work in Florida from November through April and in King City, May through October.
~ Willingness and ability to work well in a team environment.

~ Must be legal to work in Canada. Completed work visa required if applying from outside Canada.

Provided:
~ Competitive wages
~ Accommodation
~ 5 and a half day work week
~ Day money when at shows
~ Travel Insurance when in the U.S.

Unfortunately, we are not able to provide accommodation for your horse or pets.

Apply online TODAY by visiting www.horsejobs.ca - JOB ID#437.

You can learn more about Kingridge by visiting their website at www.kingridge.com

PLUS - CHECK OUT THESE OTHER GREAT OPPORTUNITIES ON WWW.HORSEJOBS.CA:
Part time staff and volunteers needed to work at THE ROYAL AGRICULTURAL WINTER FAIR in Toronto from november 6th - 15th, 2009.
applications close in 14 days so APPLY TODAY.

Thank you for being a valued member of www.HorseJobs.ca and for persuing your career dreams with us.
If you have any questions - feel free to contact me at info@horsejobs.ca.

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend.
Sarah
www.HorseJobs.ca

Oct 8, 2009
Sarah at HorseJobs.ca

NEW SURVEY!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!

A brand new Canadian survey was released this month to gather vital information about current resources available to equestrians like you.
HorseJobs.ca has proudly joined with Equine Guelph and other equine industry leaders to promote the changing needs of our industry and now YOU have a chance to make your voice heard.

The survey is open to ANYONE involved in the equine industry, whether you are an equine related business owner, competitor or a sometime pleasure rider. Your opinion matters to us and we want to hear what you have to say.

The survey is quick (about 10 minutes) and all results are confidential.

Tell EVERYONE! Forward this to your equine friends, family and coworkers. A link to the survey can be found at www.HorseJobs.ca
or click below to

TAKE THE SURVEY NOW!!

Oct 19, 2009
Sarah Simpson

My daughter is 9 and a terrific rider for her age, jumping 2'6". She does not have a pony. I am looking for a coach to take her to the next level. She wants to show on the A circuit. I live in Toronto so I don't want to go too far out of the city. Does anyone know of anyone great?

Oct 30, 2009
Linda Mascola

Sarah, where do you take your daughter to ride at this time? Are you saying she doesn't have any horse of her own? Ponies are sweet but not for a jumper at your daughter's age. She needs a horse which can bring her into her teens and beyond if you can swing it.

There are several really good coaches available in the TO area. I would presume you would want someone who can teach her at your barn, or do you want her to be taught with a barn's horse?

Oct 30, 2009
Sarah Simpson

I am looking to find a new barn, coach and horse/pony for my daughter. That sounds like a lot doesn't it. We have looked at buying and leasing large ponies but haven't found the right one. Currently we are riding at a stable in King City that is good but won't take her to the next level. Plus I ride and would love to find a barn and a horse too where I can ride as well (nothing too serious)

Oct 31, 2009
Holly Brown

I am selling my 12 year old appaloosa gelding.
He's an amazing horse. Goes english, western, bareback. He's been shown, done trails, jumped. He does need an experienced rider.
If anyone wants more information don't hesitate to ask, you can email me @ holly_brown13@hotmail.com

Nov 3, 2009
Kerri Morden-Marsolais

This weekend at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, ON, Reserve World Champion Harvey Stevens will be riding Peptoleap, in a reining/dressage demonstration. The performances will be in the evening on Friday, November 13, Saturday November 14 and Sunday, November 15.

Listed below are just some of the accomplishments that Harvey and Peptoleap accomplished in 2007
-2007 NRHA Reserve World Champion
-ORHA Open Champion
-Reining Canada Open Champion
-ORHA Intermediate Open Champion
-Reining Canada Intermediate Open Champion
-Congress Senior Horse Reining Champion
-Congress Intermediate Open Reining Champion
-Congress Open reining Top Ten
-1st in Affiliate Intermediate Open Finals
-2nd in Affiliate Open Finals
-2nd in North American Affiliate Finals (Oklahoma City)
-Multiple Bronze and Pewter wins

This is a great opportunity for everyone to see how talented the reining horses truly are......

Nov 12, 2009
vickie lawson

ahhh how i miss the royal winter fair!! it's been years since i was last in canada and i hate to think how long it's been since i've been to the royal!

Nov 12, 2009
Kerri Morden-Marsolais

The Royal is great...lots for everyone to see and do!

Nov 12, 2009
OEF

Join the OEF on Friday November 27, 2010 for an Evening of Fun!

Everyone is invited to help us kick off the OEF Annual Conference at the FREE Friday Night Opening Bash. Visit the Trade Show, have some refreshments, network with fellow Ontario Equestrians and win some great prizes!

In addition, you are invited to participate in the FREE Ask An Expert Event! Participants will have the opportunity to have one on one time with a variety of horse experts from diverse backgrounds to get advice on their riding and tips on their horses, but there is a catch! Using the "speed dating" format, participants will only have three minutes with each expert to get answers to questions! Experts include Josh Lyons and Dr. Marvin Beeman!!

For a list of experts and registration information please visit http://www.horse.on.ca/annual_conference/ask_an_expert_event.html

Hope to see you there!

Nov 17, 2009
Heather Little

www.harmonyranch.ca

Jan 8, 2010
Sarah at HorseJobs.ca

New Ontario job Postings available at www.HorseJobs.ca

Jan 15, 2010
Tom Bishop

Learn to Trick Ride - Just like rodeo cowboys and cowgirls from third generation trick riders and wild west show performers - Tom Bishop's 4B Ranch Wild West Show since 1914 for live shows and film and television go to vaxxine.com/wildwest or just google Tom Bishop

Jan 22, 2010
Equine Niagara

For a free on-line magazine visit www.equineinagaranews.com Sign up to receive it by email.

Jan 22, 2010
Norma McDonald

Having problems with your allergies? Check out the hypoallergenic horses in our "Curly Group". All are welcome...more pics and members daily!

Mar 3, 2010
Equine Nutrition @ Purina

Special promotional item for all Barn Mice members,
Come visit us at Can-Am 2010 in London (located in the middle of the trade show area). Mention Barn Mice and we will give you a special promotional item. See you there! :)

Mar 17, 2010
Heike Bluemke

Great to meet you here on Barnmice. I live west of Stratford and would love to find people I can ride with. Right now I have 2 Trakehners. They are not very road safe yet but I'll get them there one day. Who would be brave enough to go for a trail??

Apr 29, 2010
Frances Tufts

Not an amazing rider but a decent driver here in Ontario. Can I join too?
My husband is the amazing rider

May 10, 2010
Jenna Merkley

I'm trying to find as many dressage shows to enter that I can. I'm already attending Heroncrest's shows and Spiritwood's, but would like to try and get to more. If anyone knows of any dressage shows (or fun shows, or dressage/jumper shows) in the Ottawa area, please let me know! :) Thanks!

Jun 13, 2010
Equine Niagara

Equine Niagara News Presents the Wind Rider Challenge - $500 in cash and prizes CLICK THIS LINK to learn more

Jun 30, 2010
Sarah at HorseJobs.ca

NOW HIRING:
Thoroughbred Jockey for racing in Canada. Must be experienced. Farm is in the Ottawa area, rural area but accomodations are provided. English an asset but not mandatory. Permanent year round position.

Also looking for, a Specialized Farm Worker. Someone with advanced horse care experience for horses in training and racing. Permanent year round position. Room and Board provided.

For details and to apply onlinen please visit www.horsejobs.ca JOB ID#581

Thank you
Sarah

Aug 8, 2010
Michele Jones

Hello Ontario Equestrians>>Looking Forward to Meeting, Riding and Discussing Horse Topics with you>>Happy Trails to All>>

Mar 10, 2011
Sarah at HorseJobs.ca

Any one in the Uxbridge Area? Free seminar coming up

Free Hoofcare Seminar Series with Dave Dawson

JULY 7th, 2011 - from 8pm
FoxFire Equestrian Centre, Uxbridge, Ontario

“Mapping the Equine Foot”

Take a look at your horses hooves. Do you know what to look for? Do you know what your farrier looks for?
Recognized local farrier, Dave Dawson, hosts the second seminar evening in his series on hoofcare. On this evening, July 7th, Dave examines the symmetry and balance of a healthy hoof and how to determine the correct style of shoeing to suit each horse’s sport.

Dave Dawson is a member of the North Eastern Association of Equine Practitioners (NAEP) and has over 15 years of experience as a Farrier and working with Veterinarians to provide medically directed equine podiatry solutions.

This is a great seminar for all horseowners, grooms and barn managers and farriers. Everyone is welcome Refreshments will be served as will lively conversation and a few laughs.

Visit www.foxfireequestrian.com for directions and more details.
RSVP to Martha at 905-751-4625 by July 5th at the latest. Spaces are limited.

Jun 21, 2011
Ward Edwards

My name is Ward Edwards and with the assistance of the Trenval program, I am starting up a farrier business based in Stirling and serving the area from Peterborough to Kingston. As part of the program I have to do a market study, and so I am asking horse owners to please fill out a survey relating to my business. I would appreciate you help in this and would like to thank you in advance for filling out my survey. All participants in the survey that leave contact information will be entered into a draw for a $25 gift certificate at Greenhawk. You can fill out the survey at http://ridingclinic.com/public/survey.php?name=FarrierSurvey

Feb 3, 2012
Sydney Liebrock

Hi, I'm Sydney, I live in Stratford and I ride near Tavistock!

Dec 4, 2012
vickie lawson

Hi Ward: I often frequented the Stirling fair as a teen with my 'grade' horse Cotton Jenny! Im in New Zealand now, but have fond memories of that area- my mom still lives locally. Good luck in your new business!

Dec 4, 2012
Ward Edwards

Thanks Vickie, business is going well. I still have a few spots available for new clients, so anyone looking for a farrier near Stirling, give me a call.

Dec 4, 2012