Save The Date for the 2018 OHJA Annual Awards Banquet When: Saturday December 1, 2018 Cocktails at 5:30 pm and Awards at 6 pm, Dinner and Dance to follow Silent Auction hosted by the Long Run Thoroughbred Retirement Society. Cash, cheques and credit cards accepted. Where: Copper Creek Golf Club 11191 ON-27 Kleinburg ON L0J 1C0 Business and/or cocktail attire. See you there! CJ52928 OHJA FALL COVER.indd 2 2018-10-26 2:00 PM Published two times a year by the Ontario Hunter-Jumper Association. For our editorial guidelines please visit our website. President’s Message Welcome to the 2018 Fall Edition of the OHJA InGate! Another show season has come to an end and it feels like it just started! I hope the goals you set out for yourself were realized and that this year was a success for you. I also hope that you had an opportunity to participate in one or more of our many programs offered this season. Did you know that we had 15 different programs that we ran this year representing over 60 OHJA classes? These programs are proudly put together and run by the amazing volunteers that make up our Board and our underlying subcommittees. A big thank you from me to all our OHJA Board of Directors and Committees for all that you do to serve and support our members throughout the year. This takes a tremendous amount of effort to coordinate and ensure all our programs run smoothly throughout the season. Your dedication is truly appreciated. If you are interested in giving your time in support of the OHJA please reach out about joining the Board or one of our Committees. Or if you just have a great idea for a new program or feedback for an existing program please let us know by emailing us at [email protected]. We are planning now for 2019 and we would love to hear from you. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our partners at each of the Ontario venues that hosted the OHJA programs and initiatives this year. Thank you to Angelstone Tournaments, Caledon Equestrian Park and Wesley Clover Park for your support and being such gracious hosts of the OHJA programs. Thank you also to co-sponsors Bruno Delgrange, Grand Prix and Running Fox for supporting our OHJA Equitation programs in 2018. Enjoy this great issue of the InGate highlighting some great moments during the 2018 season and a view of the behind the scenes and getting to know some of the great individuals around the horse show. Thank you to everyone that contributed content and pictures. Good luck to all our OHJA members competing at the Royal Winter Fair and I look forward to celebrating with you at our upcoming Awards Banquet. Yours truly, Diane Ratigan President, OHJA Ontario Hunter-Jumper Association 150 First Street, PO Box 21026, Orangeville, ON L9W 4S7 www.ohja.ca Email: [email protected] The OHJA is a member association of Ontario Equestrian responsible for Hunter and Jumper activities in the province of Ontario. CJ52928 OHJA FALL COVER.indd 3 2018-10-29 1:15 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Introducing the 2018 OHJA Young Hunter Development Winners 2-6 Celebrating Our OHJA Handy Hunter Winners 7-10 Congratulating Our 2018 OHJA Program Winners 11-16 Behind The Scenes At The Caledon Equestrian Park 17-18 Looking to get Involved? 19 The First Ever OHJA Tailgate Party! 20-21 Reminder OHJA Travel Grant 22 Paparazzi 23-33 OHJA Board of Directors Jumper Committee Diane Ratigan - President Evie Frisque - Chair Marcia Oliver- Vice President Mark Hayes Christine Whalan - Treasurer Sharon Batista Sharon Batista - Secretary Diane Ratigan Alexa Law Di Langmuir, Publisher: Editorial Credits OHJA Yvonne Busby Evie Frisque Christine Reupke Editor: Sarah Mainprize Sandi Ballard Debbie Weir Alexa Law Nanci Forfellow Hyde Moffat Printing Services: Photo Credits Mark Hayes Sherri Whitworth C.J. Graphics Inc. Ben Radvanyi Art Direction: RingSide Media Di Langmuir Sabrina Ivankovic Warren Cimarno Debbie Weir Awards & Banquet Hunter Committee Sharon Batista - Chair Visit the OHJA website at Diane Ratigan - Chair Sheila Johnstone Elizabeth Campbell Jackie Tattersall www.ohja.ca Sandi Ballard Tracy Tolfa You will find specific information Mark Hayes Evie Frisque and forms dealing with Nanci Forfellow Alexa Law all OHJA Programs. Meghan McDonald Di Langmuir Chelsea Millar Krista Elford Marcia Oliver Communications Jenna Rogerson Committee Jackie Tattersall Alexa Law - Chair Deb Weir Christine Reupke Gabrielle Gallant Marcia Oliver Nanci Forfellow Sarah Mainprize Yvonne Busby 1 CJ52928 OHJA FALL Text.indd 1 2018-10-26 2:04 PM Introducing the 2018 OHJA Young Hunter Development Winners In 2018, the OHJA introduced a new Young Hunter Development program. The intention of these classes was to specifically provide Ontario breeders and owners new opportunities to network at Gold Competitions and to develop, as well as market, their young horses and breeding programs. As part of the Young Hunter Development program, 3 different classes were offered: a model, an under saddle, and an over fences classes. Classes were restricted to horses aged 3-5 years old and were offered at both the Equestrian Festival at Caledon Equestrian Park, as well as at the National at Angelstone Tournaments. We had the chance to catch up with some of our 2018 winners to learn a bit more about their horses and what they did to prepare for these classes. Sarah Barker and Cheers-Winner of the OHJA Young Hunter Development. Photo courtesy of Ben Radvanyi Photography. Sarah Barker and Cheers. 2 CJ52928 OHJA FALL Text.indd 2 2018-10-30 12:27 PM Interview with Sarah Barker – Owner and Rider of Cheers Cheers was the winner of the OHJA Young Hunter 5. Could you tell us a little bit about Cheers’ Development Under Saddle and Model classes at the personality? Equestrian Festival held at CEP. Cheers is one of the sweetest horses I have ever gotten 1. Could you tell us a little bit of background about to work with. He loves to be fussed over and is happy to Cheers and where you found him? do whatever pleases you. At my home farm he enjoys trail riding and spending time in the paddock with his mini My horse’s name is Cheers. He is a 2014 gelding by appaloosa friend Chief. The most difficult part about Cabardino out of a Sandro Hit mare. Cheers was bred by Cheers is keeping his white nose clean. He is adamant that Emil Spadone at Redfield Farms. I bought him as a two it should always have a good smear of dirt on it and is year old and I broke and started him myself. Prior to the inclined to wipe his dirty nose on you at any time. OHJA development classes I had shown Cheers a handful of times in the baby green hunter division. 6. What are you plans for Cheers in 2019? 2. Why did you decide to compete in the OHJA For the 2019 season I hope to see Cheers graduate to the Young Hunter Development Class and what did you low pre green hunter classes. I recently purchased another do to prepare Cheers? young horse from Redfield Farm’s breeding program. He is by Fandango HX out of the same mother as Cheers. I was drawn to the hunter development classes because The hunter development classes are definitely something I believe that they are a great platform to introduce a that I will gear him towards. young horse to the show world. For example, to compete in the model you must teach your horse to trot in hand. Similarly, for the under saddle portion your horse must be comfortable working in a group. This took some practice for Cheers as he used to get quite excited cantering with everyone in the under saddle! Preparing and competing in these classes teaches your horse very good basics and skills that they will use throughout their careers. 3. What did you enjoy the most about competing in these classes? I really enjoy competing in confirmation classes. They give the horses great ring experience in a controlled setting. For the competitor it is very interesting to see the different preferences for style and type amongst different judges. 4. What are your thoughts on the introduction of these new Young Hunter Development classes in Ontario? I would encourage anyone with a young horse to consider competing in these classes. They were a lot of fun and provided a very positive learning experience for the young Sarah Barker and Cheers. Photo courtesy of RingSide Media. horses. Thanks very much to the OHJA for starting this initiative to showcase young hunters. Continued... 3 CJ52928 OHJA FALL Text.indd 3 2018-10-29 2:03 PM Interview with Claudia Wagner Wilson – Owner of Playdate Playdate was the winner of the OHJA Young Hunter 5. Do you have any fun memorable moments in Development Model Class at The National held at preparing for the Young Hunter Development Angelstone classes? 1. Could you tell us a little bit of background about Often I am accused of spoiling my horses. While waiting Playdate and where you found her? for the judge to go down the line of young horses, I could Playdate (Callie) is a 5 yr old Hanoverian mare. barely keep Callie out of my pockets, poking me for treats. I purchased her from South Lane Farm, while I was at the I guess I’m guilty!! Ottawa horse show. The Mulligans and their friend John 6. Moving forward and looking into the 2019 Show Kersley found her for me.