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THE
ORHA
SLIDER
FALL 2013
THE PATTERN:
Upcoming Events
Blast at the OBBO Clinic
ORHA Show Results
Training Series
- Easy Changes
- Put a spin on it
Invasion at the QH Congress
Spotlight On:
- Jo C Yankee
News From the ORHyA
ORHA Marketplace
OUTSIDE THE PEN: HEADLINING NEWS
ORHA News
• The 2013 Year-End Banquet is being held on
Saturday January 25th at the Holiday Inn (601
Scottsdale Dr.,Guelph). Tickets are $40.00 and
children under 12 are $25.00.
For Tickets or questions please contact Dan or
Berenice Fletcher at 519-443 -5700. Hope to see you all soon!!
• The ORHA Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday January
26th at the Holiday Inn (601 Scottsdale Dr., Guelph)
• REMINDER: NRHA & OBBO Foal Nominations are due December 31,
2013. Be sure the get your foals entered before the deadline!
• Congratulations to the Ontario Reining Team on their Bronze at the
2013 Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships!! The Ontario
Team consisted of ORHA members Brianna Pecore (Junior), Jesse
Pecore (Senior), and Ann Pavlic (Senior). Jesse also received a Silver
in the Senior individual championships and Team Ontario as a whole
(Reining, Jumping and Dressage) finished with a silver!
Stay up to date on the latest news on the ORHA Facebook Page!
NRHA Headlines
• Great Resolve (Einstein) becomes NRHA’s Newest Million
Dollar Sire. He is the 26th stallion to become an NRHA Million
Dollar Sire. The 1997 stallion is sired by Great Red Pine out of Cow
Patty with NRHA Lifetime Earnings of over $139,000.
Newsletters@orha.on.ca
www.orha.on.ca
• Gary Carpenter is named the new NRHA Commissioner. Carpenter
will take on full leadership responsibilities in January 2014.
For more NRHA news visit www.nrha.com
THE ORHA SLIDER
FALL 2013
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov 28 - Dec 7
Oklahoma City, OK
NRHA Futurity & Adequan North American Affiliate Championship Show
At Oklahoma State Fairgrounds
FMI: Visit www.nrhafuturity.com
Jan 25, 2014 Guelph, ON ORHA 2013 Year- End Awards Banquet
At Holiday Inn (601 Scottsdale Dr. Guelph ON) Tickets are $40.00 and children under 12 are $25.00
FMI: Dan or Berenice Fletcher at 519 443 5700
Jan 26, 2014 Guelph, ON
ORHA Annual General Meeting
1 pm at Holiday Inn (601 Scottsdale Dr. Guelph ON)
FMI: Mike Munroe 519-938-0620 or mmunroe@rjburnside.com
BIRTHDAY BLAST AT THE OBBO CLINIC
By Cindy McElrea
I wanted to do something special for my
birthday this year and
when I saw the OBBO
Clinic advertised I
thought “What better
place to be!” I talked
it over with my other
half and after a bit of
arranging we loaded up
and headed to Campbellville and the host facility
Stetson Stables for the weekend of August 16, 2013.
Clinicians Harvey Stevens and Loris Epis worked
with a group of about 20 riders under clear skies
and summer sun to improve reining techniques,
offer tips, change old habits, and do some serious
fine tuning.
Friday evening consisted of a general meet and
greet for participants as well as those who came
to observe and the many volunteers who made
the clinic possible. I don’t remember everyone
by name, but I do remember the friendliness and
easy camaraderie of the weekend. With riders
saddled up the clinicians started about 8:30
Saturday morning. They asked everyone their
reason for coming and what they wanted to take
home from the clinic. Participants were divided
into two groups both of which would have equal
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Photo: Laura Henderson
time with each clinician.
Interactive sessions were
enjoyed where everyone
got to learn from each
other. Some serious learning took place in a relaxed
approach. A delicious lunch
of barbequed burgers and
salads was provided by
OBBO both days.
The clinic was a great success and a wonderful firsthand opportunity to learn and refine reining skills,
make new friends, and spend quality time with
accomplished instructors. To top it off, I was the
high bidder on a gorgeous show jacket from the
OBBO online auction. Happy Birthday to me!
I think it was a very successful and productive
weekend for everyone involved. Although I am
at the point
where I don’t
much look
forward to
birthdays, I
do very much
look forward
to the next
OBBO Clinic.
Photo: Laura Henderson
THE ORHA SLIDER
FALL 2013
PROPOSED ORHA BYLAW CHANGE
As we await approval of changes to the Ontario Not For
Profit Rules (to conform with the recently approved CRA
Federal changes), we are reviewing our bylaws to ensure
they will conform with the expected changes. In that
regard, the following bylaw change is being proposed, to
be voted on at this year’s Annual General Meeting.
CURRENTLY:
Article 9 - DIRECTORS Section 1 - Appointed
The business of the Association shall be managed by
its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall
be comprised of the President, First Vice-President,
Second Vice- President, four (4) elected Directors,
and up to a maximum of four (4) Directors appointed by the Officers, or as many as deemed necessary
by the elected Board of Directors . The appointed
Directors shall hold office for a period of one (1)
year. All other Directors shall hold the position of
Director as long as their term of office. In the event
the ORHA has retained an Executive Director as set
forth hereinafter in these By-Laws, the said Execu-
tive Director shall not be a member of the Board of
Directors. All members of the Board of Directors
must be members of ORHA.
PROPOSED:
Article 9 - DIRECTORS Section 1 - Appointed
The business of the Association shall be managed
by its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors
shall be comprised of the President, Past President,
First Vice-President, Second Vice- President, four (4)
elected Directors, and up to a maximum of four (4)
additional Directors appointed by the Officers. The
appointed Directors shall hold office for a period
of one (1) year. All other Directors shall hold the
position of Director as long as their term of office
dictates, per Article 7, Section 1. In the event the
ORHA has retained an Executive Director as set
forth hereinafter in these By-Laws, the said Executive Director shall not be a member of the Board of
Directors. All members of the Board of Directors
must be members of ORHA.
THE ORHA SLIDER
FALL 2013
Report of the Nominations Committee
For 2014 Election of the Board of Directors
The election of officers and directors shall be held at the Annual General Meeting of the Association at the Holiday
Inn, Guelph on Sunday January 26, 2014 at 1 p.m., as designated by the Board of Directors. So as to have continuity
in the Officers of the Association:
• The First Vice-President and two (2) Directors shall be elected for a two (2) year term;
• The President, Second Vice-President and two (2) Directors shall be elected for a two (2) year term.
Excerpted from Article 7 of the ORHA Rule Book
The business of the Association shall be managed by its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall be
comprised of the President, Past President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President, four (4) elected Directors,
and up to a maximum of four (4) Directors appointed by the Officers. The appointed Directors shall hold office for a
period of (1) year.
Current ORHA Directors:
Position
President
Past-President
First Vice-President
Second Vice-President
Director
Director
Director /Treasurer
Director/Secretary
Membership Secretary
Director
Director
Recording Secretary
Name
Mike Munroe
Carol Ivey
John Purdie
Tom Cudahy
Joanne Miton
Art Roberts
Michelle Mahabir
Blair Spedaler
Gail Gimpelj
Laura Henderson
Becky Ros
Patti Spedaler
Status
Finishing first year of two year term
Completing second year of two year term
Completing first year of two year term
Completing second year of two year term
Completing first year of two year term
Completing first year of two year term
Completing second year of two year term
Appointed – not a Director
Appointed
Appointed
Appointed – not a Director
Election Procedure:
An election will take place for the Officers, followed by election of the Directors.
Please note that the following positions will be voted on January 26, 2014:
First Vice-President
Two Year Term
John Purdie
DirectorTwo Year TermJoanne Milton
Blair Spedaler
The Board of Directors is responsible for the daily operation of the association, and works to ensure its continuity and
growth. Our Association needs interested and energetic members to volunteer and take a leadership role. If you are
interested in participating at the Board level, please contact Mike Munroe at president@orha.on.ca
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SHOW RESULTS
THE SPIRIT OF EXCELLENCE
July 13, 2013 – It was another hot sunny day in Ontario as we made the trek to Y Not Farms in Meaford for
the Spirit of Excellence Challenge. This unique show featured two Aged events; a Derby (Ages 4 -6 years)
and a 7&Up Maturity (7 + years) as well as a non-sanctioned Men’s and Ladies class.
RESULTS:
Ladies Champion - Rachel Day & Shiners Enterprise (owned by Carol Ivey)
Ladies Reserve Champion - Anna Seger & Gotta Lotta Crome (owned by Carol Ivey)
Mens Champion - Bernie Hoeltzel & Dun Spicy (owned by Carol Ivey)
Mens Reserve Champion - Stephan Richard & Y Not Dunny (owned by Ron Lubinski)
Derby Open 4 Champion - Loris Epis & Electric Boss (owned by Laura Henderson)
Derby Reserve Champion - Jon Newnham & Gotta Magnum Dream (owned by John Fletcher)
Derby Open 1 Champion - Jon Newnham & Gotta Magnum Dream (owned by John Fletcher)
Derby Open 1 Reserve Champion - Jon Newnham & Tinseltown Wimp (owned by John Fletcher)
Derby Non Pro 4 Champion - John Purdie & Lectric N Chic (owned by John Purdie)
Derby Non Pro 1 Champion - Dareth Miller & Juice Plus (owned by Dareth Miller)
7&Up Open 4 Champion - Loris Epis & Missy San Tari (owned by Sharon Hart)
7&Up Open 4 Reserve Champion - Dan Fletcher & Wimpys Tinseltown (owned by John Fletcher)
7&Up Open 1 Champion - Bernie Hoeltzel & Dun Spicy (owned by Carol Ivey)
7&Up Open 1 Reserve Champion - Jon Newnham & Define Good (Anderson Performance)
7&Up Non Pro 4 Champion - Dan Fletcher & Wimpys Tinseltown (owned by John Fletcher)
7&Up Non Pro 4 Reserve Champion - Starr Boisvert & Stick To Your Guns (Mary Jo MacDonnell)
7&Up Non Pro 1 Co-Champions - Lynne Purdie & Miffilberry Pie (owned by Lynne Purdie)
7&Up Non Pro 1 Co-Champions - Carol Ivey & Ghost Busterima (owned by Carol Ivey)
CANADIAN REINING CLASSIC
July 26, 2013 – Fletcher’s Horse World held their
annual Canadian Reining Classic show which
included for the first time; a Wimpys Tinseltown
Category 6 Futurity with $2,000 added which
ran concurrently with the regular $2,000 added
Category 2 Futurity sponsors by Gus Revenberg
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC. Todd Sherrer & Whiz
Be Wimpy won the Category 2 Futurity Open &
the Non Pro Level 4 with Jon Newnham taking
first in the Open Level 1.
The Wimpys Tinseltown
Futurity Champions were
Dan Fletcher & Cee Little
Wimp winning Open & Non
Pro Level 4; Bill Rinzema
& Hickory Smoked Wimp
taking the Open Level 1 and
Autumn Blanchard & Tinseltown Chic owning the Non
Pro Level 1 title.
The show, filled with excitement and prize
money, offering an $2,000 added Open Class,
plenty of Lawsons, Morrisons, Pewters, plaques,
prizes and of course the crowd favourite Fun
Style. The little “reiners” were not left out as
the show also included a Short Stirrup and Lead
Line Classes for them. It was such a treat to see
them strut their stuff and really hard to tell who
was having more fun, the kids or the crowd!
They were all incredible and all went home with
ribbons and trophies.
From start to finish, the Fletcher’s put on a fantastic show.
With over 300 entries and
over $30,000 in prize money,
the stands were packed the
crowd was loud and Chef Fred
Walters food was incredible!
Congratulations to all the
winners.
Photo: DW Equine Photography
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FALL 2013
SHOW RESULTS (CONTINUED)
OBBO FUTURITY SHOW
3-YR OLD FUTURITY, OPEN LEVEL 1, Skirt owner John P. Balko
1. Hickory Smoked Wimp, Bill
September 12, 2013 - The Ontario
OBBO GRADUATE OPEN DERBY
Born, Bred or Owned (OBBO) Futuri- Rinzema, owned by Bill Rinzema
1. Mamas Gotta Juicebox, Sarah
ty show was held in London Ontario 2. Spooks Great Kid, Jon
O’Grady, owned by Sarah O’Grady
as part of the Western Fall Fair. The Newnham, owned by Kristen Ward 1. WB Whizin Kid , Ken VanAlstine,
OBBO Committee did for an excel- 3-YR OLD FUTURITY NONpRO LEVEL
owned by Ken VanAlstine
lent job of putting on the great
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OBBO GRADUATE NON-PRO DERBY
show! Congratulations to all the
1. Peptoccino, Leona McAtee,
1. Mamas Gotta Juicebox, Sarah
participants and winners! Highlights owned by Leona McAtee
O’Grady, owned by Sarah O’Grady
included:
2. Foxy Gun Gal, Larry McDougall, 2. Pepto Rein, Eric Mesley , owned
3-YR OLD FUTURITY, OPEN LEVEL 4,
owned by Larry McDougall
Eric Mesley
1. Chrome Satin Skirt, Harvey
3-YR OLD FUTURITY NONPRO LEVEL 1 OBBO SIRE INCENTIVE AWARDS
Stevens, owned by John Balko
1. Peptoccino, Leona McAtee,
1. Hickory Smoked Wimp, Bill
1. Peptoleap - $1000.00 with
owned by Leona McAtee
Rinzema, owned by Bill Rinzema
offspring placing 1st & 7th in the
2. Lenas Twisted Chic, Melia
Two year old pleasure, 1st in both
Blakely, owned by Melia Blakely
the Non-Pro & Ltd Non-Pro Futu2-YR OLD FUTURITY PLEASURE
rity and 2nd in the Graduated
1. Docs Especial Juice, Eric Mesley, Non-Pro Derby.
owned by Eric Mesley
2. Wimpys Tinseltown - $500 with
2. Royal Gun Dealer, Bill Rinzema,
offspring placing 1st in both the
owned by Bill Rinzema
Open and Ltd Open Futurity.
Photo: Riverbend Design
GRADUATE AWARD - Chrome Satin
EASTERN CANADA REGIONIAL AFFILIATE FINALS & ORHA GRAND FINALE
September 29, 2013 – The ORHA hosted the 2013 NRHA Eastern Canada Regional Affililate Finals in conjunction with the Grand Finale show at Fletcher’s Horse World in Waterford Ontario. It was a well attended
show with lots of laughter and great reining! The ORHA would like to thank our sponsors without whom
the show would not be possible. Hightslights and Affiliate awards include:
NOVICE HORSE NON PRO LVL 1 - Far To Chic, Dan Fletcher, owned by John Fletcher
NOVICE HORSE NON PRO LVL 2 - Kiss My Top Prize & Casey Jane Barrett
NOVICE HORSE OPEN LVL 1 - Crome Okie & Rebecca Ros
YOUTH 13 AND UNDER - Captain Whizy Jack & Audrey Ann Bergeron
YOUTH 14-18 - Mamas Gotta Juicebox & Sarah O’Grady
ROOKIE - Crome Okie & Rebecca Ros
NON PRO & PRIME TIME NON PRO - Wimpys Tinseltown, Dan Fletcher, owned by
John Fletcher
INTERMEDIATE NON PRO - Electric N Chic & John Purdie
LIMITED NON PRO - Top Meg Boogie, Meghan Cote, owned by Marjolaine Gilbert
OPEN - Wimpys Tinseltown & Heather Vaughn, owned by John Fletcher and
Gotta Magnum Dream & Hayley Stubbs, owned by John Fletcher
INTERMEDIATE OPEN, LIMITED OPEN & ROOKIE PROFESSIONAL
Gotta Magnum Dream, Hayley Stubbs, owned by John Fletcher
For more results check out
www.orha.on.ca/results
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All Photo: DW Equine Photography
THE ORHA SLIDER
FALL 2013
REINING MANOEUVERS TRAINING SERIES
We ask ORHA’s top Trainers to take on one of the reining manoeuvers, outline common problems or issues and
offer us some advice on how to correct these issues.
LEAD CHANGES MADE EASY
By Jess Cofell
1. Describe the ideal reining flying lead change?
The ideal lead change is “when a horse lopes straight and comfortably.
He brings his chin in and his shoulders up while moving his back end up
and into the new lead. There is no fuss and no resentment.”
2. How do we achieve this?
I can’t stress enough that the horse must be going straight, must be
balanced from front to back, and that the rider must be straight and
out of the horse’s way. When I start to teach a horse to change I always Photo:
do it in a straight line. This could be down the length of the arena I am
working in, or out in a field. I simply lope on one lead then ask for the horse to move his hip over, the same
as I would for a lead departure, and to lift his front end. I PUSH my outside spur and never POKE at the
ribcage. Poking creates a tense ribcage rather than a relaxed, softly moving one.
3. How can we work changes at home?
When working in the arena preparing to show, I always make a straight line through the centre of the
arena, between the middle markers. If the arena is a big one, I lope seven strides straight across. The first
three are to get the horse straight and aiming towards the middle marker, then one stride to change leads,
then three more strides to get him straight again before leaving the line to start the new circle. Staying
straight after the change is imperative to the horse’s longevity in the show ring. If he thinks he will change
and always change directions, you will end up with a horse cutting the corners and building resentment
in the lead change. If the arena is smaller than seven strides through centre, this exercise can be done in
five strides. It’s very important to calculate the odd number of strides for setting up, changing, and then
setting up again.
4. What are some of the common problems with lead changes?
I feel strongly about not poking a horse in the rib cage to ask for the lead change. Avoiding poking the
horse can easily eliminate a lot of resentment that can show up in the form of horses anticipating the
change, kicking out during the change, and charging off after the change. In the last 10 years I have seen
a lot of people pulling the horse’s head down through the lead change. Only certain horses are built to be
able to change leads with a low head set and if they are not built this way, it can’t be forced. I prefer to
teach my non-pro riders to pull the horse’s head towards its body and not down. The horse must be loping
comfortably to change leads correctly with any degree of finesse.
Leaning in and looking down can create more problems than most people realize. I must emphasize that
riders must be balanced and sitting up with their shoulders even. If the rider is leaning down and in with
his/her shoulders, the horse’s natural motion will be compromised. I encourage my non-pro riders to find
a visual aid to fixate on while practicing. Lead changes don’t have to be as difficult as most people think.
It doesn’t have to be about having perfect timing or feeling the moment of suspension in the horse’s gait,
cueing at just the right time and for the stars to be aligned to get a correct lead change. Having good
timing can add to the manoeuver score and the finesse element, but most people need to focus on the
technical skill and the horse’s response when cued to move the hind end over independently of the rest of
the spine.
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THE ORHA SLIDER
FALL 2013
PUT A SPIN ON IT
Photo: Ashley Morrison
By Ray Nitti
1. Describe the ideal spin?
The ideal reining spin is a manoeuver of precision and speed. While spinning a horse,
the ideal position is when the inside hock is planted firmly beneath the horse with the
outside leg driving and corresponding with the crossing of the forelegs in a constant
pace. This allows the back to arch, frees up the shoulders so they can be standing
straight up and down while the neck lays flat from the withers with approximately six
inches behind their ears tucked in the direction they are heading. The position of the
rider should be: sitting deep in the saddle, shoulders square with the hips, hand down
with the rider’s head turned in the direction they are heading and their legs hanging
freely. Throughout the manoeuver, there should be a beginning, middle and end. The
movement should feel smooth with a building velocity and a precise stop.
2. What are common mistakes made while performing this manoeuver?
A common mistake when performing the manoeuver is when there is too much steer and not enough
motion, which gives the appearance that the horse is being dragged into the turnaround. A second
common mistake is when the horse begins to travel in the turnaround, and comes to a halt away from
centre.
3. How can someone correct/fix these problems?
When the horse appears to be dragged in the turnaround because of too much steer and not enough
motion, the rider can correct the problem by simply slowing down. Dragging is a lack of commitment
in the manoeuver that interrupts the motion of the spin. Apply the outside leg at the same time as the
outside rein, assuring that the motion is fluid and that the horse doesn’t appear to be dragged.
The main cause of a horse traveling is that it is coming out of the proper body frame. One way of fixing this
problem is to simply back the horse up into a turnaround. This forces the back leg to stay stationary in the
turnaround and puts the horse back into the proper body position preventing the horse from traveling.
4. Describe 1-2 exercises we can do at home to aid in making our spins better.
As we know with all reining manoeuvers, the spin is obtained basically through body position. A great way
to work body position is to trot the horse in a tight circle in one direction, stopping them briefly and then
spinning them the opposite direction. A second exercise we often use to work the spin is to walk the horse
in a circle, counter arching them to develop full control of the horse’s body.
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FALL 2013
ONTARIO INVADES THE QUARTER HORSE CONGRESS!
By Laura Henderson
When it comes to the All American Quarter Horse Congress, there is one thing I know sure and that is: pack
EVERYTHING - from parkas to t-shirts! This year as the competition in the show pen heated up so did the weather
and Ontario reiners packed more than just layers, they brought game!
Congratulations to all the riders and owners – You did Ontario Proud!
Top 10 Finishes include:
• NRHA Intermediate Open Reining Futurity Final : Reserve Champions - Loris Epis & Wimpy Strikes Gold (owned by
Gus & Gaynia Revenburg)
• NRHA Open Reining Futurity Final: 5th - Loris Epis & Wimpy
Strikes Gold (owned by Gus & Gaynia Revenburg)
• NRHA Intermediate Open Reining Futurity 1st Go: 3rd - Loris Epis
& Wimpy Strikes Gold (owned by Gus & Gaynia Revenburg)
• NRHA Open Reining Futurity 1st Go: 5th - Loris Epis & Wimpy
Strikes Gold (owned by Gus & Gaynia Revenburg)
• NRHA Primetime Non-Pro Reining Stakes: 6th – Dan Fletcher &
Photo: Jeff Kirkbride Photography
Cee Little Wimp (owned by Dan Fletcher)
• NRHA Open: 9th – Heather Vaughn & Wimpys Tinseltown (owned by John & Sharon Fletcher)
• NRHA Intermediate Open: 7th - Jess Cofell & Boomin Little Peppy (owned by Jess Cofell)
• NRHA Non-Pro Freestyle Reining: 5th - Taylor Mariani & Split TheChic Please (owned by Taylor Mariani)
• NRHA Novice Horse - Open Division: 6th - Heather Vaughn & Tinseltown Wimp (owned by John & Sharon Fletcher)
• NRHA Rookie Reining: 4th Elizabeth Barkey & A Little Dunit (owned by Elizabeth Barkey)
• NRHA Youth Reining (13 & Under): 9th - Sara McKenzie & FS Lucky Starbuck (owned by John & Sharon Fletcher)
• NRHA Youth Reining (14 - 18): 7th – Sarah O’Grady & Mamas Gotta Juicebox (owned by Sarah O’Grady)
• AQHA Novice Amateur Reining: Reserve Champions Elizabeth Barkey & A Little Dunit (owned by Elizabeth Barkey)
• AQHA Junior Reining: 5th - Heather Vaughn & Wimpys Lori Lee (owned by John & Sharon Fletcher)
• AQHA Junior Reining: 6th - Loris Epis & Wimpy Strikes Gold (owned by Gus & Gaynia Revenburg)
• AQHA Junior Reining: 7th - Hayley Stubbs & Gotta Magnum Dream (owned by John & Sharon Fletcher)
• AQHA Senior Reining: 7th - Heather Vaughn & Wimpys Lori Lee (owned by John & Sharon Fletcher)
• AQHA Youth Reining ( 13 and Under): 10th - Sara McKenzie & FS Lucky Starbuck (owned by John & Sharon Fletcher)
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ORHA HORSING AROUND!
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HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS
By Laura Henderson
Wow!! The holidays are fast approaching and, if you
are like me, you probably haven’t started your gift
buying yet let alone finished it. So here is a quick list
of gift ideas for all those Reiners in your life. If you
are the only horsey person in your household, hand
this over to your spouse, kids, parents, friends, etc.
If you are one of those early birds who have already
wrapped their gifts – I wish I was you – maybe this
can provide you with ideas for next year.
Gifts that keep giving
• Subscription to a Magazine – there are lots
to choose from: Canadian Horse Journal, The
Reiner, Quarter Horse News, Western Horse,
Horse and Rider, AQHA Journal, etc.
• Lessons with a Trainer – there are a number of
trainers and coaches who
have special packages and
deals for the holidays.
• Training Videos and Books
– Andrea Fappani, Inside
Reiner, Shawn Flarida, etc. all
have a training DVD series.
So pick and choose or buy a
package – I’ll take them all
please!
• Gift Certs for the Farrier –
come on … everyone likes
getting shoes!!! So forgo
the Jimmy Choo’s and talk
to a farrier about a gift certificate. If they don’t have
one, make your own.
Gifts that get creative
• Deck the Halls - and their walls with equine artwork. Your own, a piece from a talented equine
artist, or make it personal and purchase a show
pic from our wonderful show photographers.
• Picture Perfect – along the same lines as the
above suggestion, schedule a photo shoot with
a photographer.
• Get Personal – with some personalized leather
belts, spur straps, or a cool leather sign.
• A Signature Look – make a custom sign for the
farm, barn, truck, or stall. Not into crafts? There
are a lot of companies out there that can design
and/or make it for you.
• Hair of the Horse – unique and beautiful, horse
hair jewelry is incredibly popular and a great way
to treasure our four-legged partners.
Gifts that give back
• Giving Back – make spirits bright by donating to
an equine rescue, charity, or other cause in your
recipient’s name.
• Support the Cause – many organizations and
groups out there (ORHA, SPCA, Whispering
Hearts, Destiny, the Mare that Stole our Hearts)
sell items that make great stocking stuffers.
Gifts that are ‘Out of the Box’
• Rein & Train – not a shopper? No problem! I
have a solution for you. Get all your gifts over
with in one shot – host a clinic! Call a trainer,
book a date, and give out invites as gifts. No
wrapping required. Works great as end of the
year barn parties too.
• Golden Tickets – just what I always wanted!!!
Tickets to the NRHA Derby, NRHA Futurity, or
even the NRBC (National Reining Breeders Classic).
• Let’s Associate – treat your loved one to an association membership! ORHA, NRHA, AQHA, etc.
• Pay It Forward – nominate a foal. OBBO, NRHA,
NRBC etc. Remember they expire soon, so get
them in before Dec 31.
• Baby Daddy – yes I went there. There are a lot
of great stallions available both in and out of
Ontario so give the gift of life. Just don’t put it
under the tree – I’m sure wrapped in the freezer
will be just fine!
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SPOTLIGHT ON: JO C YANKEE
By Becky Ros
Registered Name:
YOB:
Barn Name:
Sex:
Owners:
Earnings:
Breeders:
Sire:
Dam:
Jo C Yankee
2004
Jo C or “Barbie”
Mare
Nicole Van Esh
$1,358.97
Brian & Sally Heaton
Rowdy Yankee
Jennas Berry Nimble
Jo C Yankee was the first horse bred and trained by the late Brian Heaton. For this
reason, she has a special place in the hearts of more than a few people. Jo C Yankee’s dam, Jennas Berry Nimble, earned over $7,000 with Brian and more recently
was the 2012 ORHA Green as Grass Youth champion with Hailey Kloster.
Brian didn’t get the chance to show Jo C Yankee as much as he would have liked;
however when he did, he got the job done! Their show record together includes:
• The Caywood Memorial Futurity LNP $462.51
• OBBO Futurity L2 Non Pro $282.84
• OBBO Futurity L4 Non Pro $310.92
• Spring Thaw I Novice Horse NP L1 $119.48
• Canadian Reining Classic II Intermediate Non Pro $183.22
This year Nicole and Jo C, with help from coach Jess Cofell, have done well
in the Rookie L1. Their 2013 show record includes:
• 1st in Rookie at Reining at Palgrave
• 1st in Rookie L1 at Pickering Slide 2
• 3rd in Rookie L1 Pickering Slide 3 & 4
• 5th in Rookie L1 at Pickering Reining Classic 1 & 2
• 3rd in Rookie L1 at OBBO Futurity Show I
• 1st in Rookie L1 at OBBO Futurity Show 2
• 1st in Rookie L1 at ORHA Grand Finale I & II
• Top 20 in Rookie at All American Quarter Horse Congress Rookie
• Top 20 Limited Non Pro All American Quarter Horse Congress
• Ontario Reining Horse Association Year End Rookie L1 Champion
Photo: Jeff Kirkbride Photography
Jo C Yankee, affectionately known as Barbie for
her flaxen mane and tail, is a sweet mare with a curious disposition. She has a funny
habit of sifting through things to find sticks and run away with them. When I asked
Nicole about her mare she had this to say: “I never got the chance to meet Brian
or Sally, but I can tell you all the nice things I’ve heard about them and about how
special Jo C is to Sally. I really wanted to make them (and everyone else) proud of
Jo C this year. I have come to really love the horse as an athlete and for her sweet
personality in the past year that I’ve been riding her. I’m excited to see what next
year brings for us, and to breeding her to Boomin Little Peppy.”
I’m sure Brian is looking down and smiling on Nicole and Jo C Yankee...
Photo: DW Equine Photography
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THE ORHA SLIDER
FALL 2013
ORHyA
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Our last two shows for 2013, the OBBO and Grand Finale, were nothing less than exciting. With the OBBO
including the two year old Pleasure, three year old Futurity and Derby classes, there was always something
to see. Unfortunately for the youth, not many members were present at this show.
The Grand Finale was definitely a great wrap up to the 2013 show season. The youth were excited to welcome new youth from Quebec and Nova Scotia. The youth class on Saturday was made more exciting with
the incentives such as scholarship money and belt buckles, and the competition was stiff.
Our final fundraisers, the boot and saddle shine and the entertaining stick horse race, were a great success.
We would like to thank Tristan Stevens for his great
support in running the boot and saddle shine yet again.
The stick horse race added some great entertainment
for all to see, and was sure to make memories. 2013
proved to be a great year for the youth, and we would
like to thank everyone for their genuine support.
We would also like to recognize Brianna and Jesse
Pecore for their great success while competing in
Alberta at the Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian
Championship (CIEC) - you both represented Ontario
extremely well!
Thank You
Mad lib: On the way to the show...
to all the generous sponsors
of the Grand Finale Show
Use the word key on page 9 to fill the blanks below
Fletchers Horse World
The Ivey Group
The morning of the show, we got up at __________ (1) and
were shocked at the weather outside, it was ____________
(2)___________ (3) and ___________ (4). Being the diehard
competitors we are, we didn’t let that stop us and loaded the
__________ (5) horses in the trailer and headed out to the show.
We didn’t get a few miles when we hear a __________ (6)
___________ (7) from the __________ (8). __________ (9)
quickly fixed it with __________ (10) and duct tape and we were
back on the road. Jeez, I hope the show goes smoother than the
trip here.
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Cofell Performance Horses
The Comfort Inn Brantford
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He who would learn to fly one day must first
learn to stand and walk and run and climb and
dance; one cannot fly into flying.
- Nietzsche
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FALL 2013
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