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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. [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 2 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 [email protected] 4 THE ORHA SLIDER FALL 2013 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 5 THE ORHA SLIDER 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 4 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 6 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. 7 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. 8 THE ORHA SLIDER 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) Mad lib: On the way to the show... Fill in the information below than go to page 13 and use your words in the appropriate blanks in the story. 1. Time of day 2. Type of weather 3. Animal plural 4. Different animal plural 5. Number higher then 1 6. Adjective 7. Noun 8. Part of a vehicle 9. Name of friend 10. Noun 9 THE ORHA SLIDER FALL 2013 ORHA HORSING AROUND! 10 THE ORHA SLIDER FALL 2013 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! 11 THE ORHA SLIDER FALL 2013 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 12 THE ORHA SLIDER FALL 2013 ORHyA NEW FR S OF M R OTM H ET H YO E UY TOHU TR HE I RN EE IRNSE R S 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. Of RBC DOMINION SECURITIES McCloskeys International Cofell Performance Horses The Comfort Inn Brantford Brightside Tack Postivie Fulfillment Services Cordner Science Purina Fairview Motel Havens Gate Farms Becky Ros Tom Cudahy DW Equine Photography 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 13 THE ORHA SLIDER FALL 2013 ORHA MARKETPLACE WHY ADVERTISE WITH THE ORHA SLIDER? • Electronically sent directly to our members • Current and backdated issues are posted and archived on website • Hardcopy versions are available at shows and other ORHA events (tradeshows, conferences, etc.) • More is better! - Maximize your advertising budget with volume discount. 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