Ottawa Horse Associations and Clubs

Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association CanTRA
5420 Hwy. 6 North, Suite 11
R.R. #5
Guelph, ON, N1H 6J2
Tel: (519)767-0700
Web Site: www.cantra.ca

CanTRA is the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association. Our mission: to promote the benefits of therapeutic riding throughout Canada, by raising public awareness, working closely with the medical profession, providing continuing education, maintaining high standards for Therapeutic Riding Instructor Certification and accrediting therapeutic riding centres.

Dreamscape Acres (Horse Rescue)
Eleanor Lorden and Serge Bisaillon
1280 Route 500 W.
Casselman, ON K0A 1M0
Tel: 613-764-5636
Web Site: http://dreamscapeacres.blogspot.com

Dreamscape Acres is a 50 acre farm west of Casselman, Ontario. We rescue horses from auctions, sale barns, and the meat man as time, space and money permit. Some horses are 'owner surrenders' when the owner no longer wants to care for them. We rehabilitate the horses and put them up for adoption (where possible) to approved homes. Many of our rescued horses are older or have been neglected, so the vet is a regular visitor, as is the farrier.

Although Dreamscape Acres is not yet a registered Not-For-Profit or charitable organization, we make no profit from the adoption or sponsorship fees. All monies raised go directly to feed, vet and farrier bills and to rescue more horses.

If you are interested in adopting or sponsoring a rescued horse, please contact Eleanor at 613-764-5636. See http://dreamscapeacres.blogspot.com for more details on sponsoring or adopting a horse or pony and for stories about life on the farm.

Dressage Canada

Dressage Canada's objective is to foster the growth of Dressage and the pursuit of excellence in the sport at the local, national and international levels. Dressage Canada provides support and guidance to both amateur and professional athletes through the following programs:

• Coaching education and programs
• Official’s education and programs
• Rules
• Qualifying criteria
• Sport development
• Publications
• Awards

Eastern Canadian Thoroughbred Association
Web Site: http://ecta.ncf.ca

The Eastern Canadian Thoroughbred Association was formed in 1983, to embrace all aspects of the breeding, and ownership of Thoroughbreds. In 1991, in order to appeal to a broader membership base, the association dropped the “Breeders” from its name and officially became the ECTA. Now, in addition to breeders and owners; riders, enthusiasts and admirers of the Thoroughbred Horse are warmly invited to join the ECTA.

Geographically, the region encompassed by the ECTA stretches from eastern Ontario to Western Quebec and even includes members that reside in Florida. Within this area, our members are active in a wide variety of Thoroughbred related interests including: breeding, line horses, racing, dressage, hunters, jumpers, combined training and even polo.

Eastern Ontario Appaloosa Horse Club
Web Site: www.appaloosahorse.org

To create a fun, safe and economical atmosphere to promote the Appaloosa breed to the best of our abilities by providing education and competition for all Appaloosa enthusiasts.

Eastern Ontario Paint Horse Club
E-mail: pac@apha.com
Tel: (817) 834-2742 ext 249
Web Site: http://eophc.tripod.com

In 1992, a small but dedicated group of Paint & Pinto Horse owners formed the Eastern Ontario Paint & Pinto Club. The club started with 19 members and one show per year. By 2001 our membership had grown to over 122 members, including members from Quebec and the United States.
In 1997, the club obtained a charter with the American Paint Horse Association (A.P.H.A.). The club then became the Eastern Ontario Paint Horse Club (E.O.P.H.C.). The purpose of the club is to promote the Paint horse, showcasing not only their beauty, but also their versatility.

Eastern Ontario Pleasure Driving Society
12 Merkel Drive
Nepean, Ontario
K2J 1Z8
Web Site: www.eopds.ca

The Society was first established in 1975 to promote the association of people with an interest in vintage vehicles and pleasure driving. The Society was incorporated in 1977. It is a chapter of the Carriage Association of America. Currently it has a link to Drive Ontario( www.driveontario.ca ), which is a consortium of Ontario Carriage Driving Clubs. The Society is also a member of the Ontario Equestrian Federation Associations Advisory Council.

Eastern Ontario Quarter Horse Association
Kathy Larouche
President
R.R. #2
Ontario K0E 1S0
Web Site: www.oqha.on.ca

OQHA Online, is the internet community for Ontario Quarter Horse Association members, and those interested in the Quarter Horse Industry in Ontario Canada. We thank you for dropping in on us and remind you to do so often. Allow OQHA help you discover your versatility!

Equine-Hippique Canada

Our mission at Equine Canada is to represent, promote, and develop a unified Canadian Equine Community.

Hanoverian Breeders Club of Eastern Ontario
Web Site: www.hanoverianbreedersclub.com

A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the breeding of Hanoverian horses in Canada. By virtue of guidelines set out by the The German Society of Hanoverian Warmblood Breeders, the goal of the Eastern Canadian Hanoverian Breeding Club is to produce a noble horse with a cooperative temperament, elastic gaits, correct conformation, and outstanding ability in international equestrian disciplines.

Our club aims to maintain and improve the breeding of Hanoverian horses in Canada and is committed to organizing and participating in shows to promote the breeding of Hanoverian horses.

Leeds and District Western Horse Club
Web Site: www.ldwha.ontariostables.com

We are a family oriented horse club with a focus on competition and fun. Our classes include: halter & showmanship, English, Western, Trail and Games. Click Here to see our complete class list. Our shows have two payback classes for performance as well as payback classes for games. We offer three age groups: 13 and under, 14-18, 19 & over and open classes for all ages. We are located at the Lansdowne Fair grounds in the village of Lansdowne.

Our shows have great classes, good judges, fantastic competiton, and a lot of fun. Come show with us!

Anyone who rides, organizes, volunteers or in some way supports these sports is automatically a member - there are no fees to join, no membership cards ... all you need is a love of the sport.

The Association offers support to competition organizers, riders, and coaches. Competitors in local shows can earn points towards year-end awards and trophies, and the Association organizes clinics of interest to riders and coaches.

Ontario Horse Trial Association
Web Site: www.horsetrials.on.ca

The OHTA is committed to the development of the sport of Eventing in Ontario. Our goals are to encourage the sport of eventing through competitions, clinics and educational activities. Our organization seeks to promote and create a love of the sport, as well as a true appreciation and understanding of the horse. The OHTA is a not-for-profit organization, established for its educational and promotional endeavors.

Ontario Icelandic Horse Association
Web Site: www.oiha.ca

The OIHA is not affiliated to the Canadian Icelandic Horse Federation - CIHF. They are two independent organisations. The main goal of the OIHA is to promote the Icelandic Horse in Ontario, to introduce this unique breed to other horse lovers and horse novices, in order to enlarge the so far small Icelandic Horse family in Ontario.

Ontario Trail Riders Association Inc.
P.O. Box 3038
Elmvale, ON Canada L0L 1P0
Web Site:www.otra.ca

The Ontario Trail Riders Association Inc. (OTRA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1970 by horse persons recognizing that trails and bridleways were disappearing beneath asphalt and housing. This small group has grown over the years as more and more horse people join the fight for equestrian trails.

OTRA's mission is to promote recreational trail riding and the creation, development, preservation and safe use of trails. Over the years OTRA has strived to achieve these goals by initiating many large project to draw attention to the need for more trails for equestrians. OTRA has members representing the equestrian interest on rail trail development committees, regional forest management committees, local trail groups, the Ontario Trails Council, Ontario Equestrian Federation and the Trans Canada Trail.

OADG is a chapter of (Canadian Dressage Owners & Riders Association). OADG is a Dressage Canada affiliated riding club.

Ottawa Valley Hunt Club
Web Site: www.ottawavalleyhunt.com

Established in 1873, the OVH is recognized by the Masters of Foxhounds Association of America as one of the oldest foxhunting organizations on this Continent. Since 1930 the OVH has been chiefly a Drag Hunt and operates within the regulations set out by the MFHA.

Ottawa Valley Team Penning Association
Brian Picken
Tel: (613) 926-1922
E-mail: KBstables@sympatico.ca
Web Site: http://www.ovtpa.ca

The Ottawa Valley Team Penning Association has been in operation since 1994. It started up with a handful of equestrian enthusiast, family and friends looking for a sport that involved horses. Since then we have evolved at a phenomenal rate both by participants and as a source of entertainment for spectators.

The O.V.T.P.A. have years of experience in organizing competitions, clinics and events that provide riders and fans with non-stop excitement. With your generous support the association hopes to work with community groups to hold the largest and best run competitions in Eastern Ontario .

St.Lawrence/Ottawa Valley
Canadian Pony Club
E-Mail: tuck9@can.rogers.com
Web Site: www.canadianponyclub.org/SLOV/index.htm

The St. Lawrence/Ottawa Valley Region includes the western portion of the Province of Quebec, Eastern Ontario (from Kingston east), and up the Ottawa Valley to Pembroke.

There are thirteen branch clubs active in the St. Lawrence/Ottawa Valley Region. The Branches run many activities and some of these are open to other clubs. Regional competitions are held in Dressage, Show Jumping, Tetrathlon, Prince-Philip Games, and Quiz. Working rallies are held at the C and D levels. Education at the A, B, and C levels, C2 and up Riding Prep clinics, and C2 and up Testing are organised at the Regional level.

Shilo Riding Club
Metcalfe, ON
Tel: (613) 445-6610
E-mail: shiloridingclub@hotmail.com
Web Site: http://shiloridingclub.piczo.com

The club was first started by a few families from Metcalfe and the surrounding area in 1972. In 1995, the club was dropped because of a lack of volunteers. A club is only as good as its volunteers.

In 2004 some of those kids got together to re-start the Shilo Riding Club for a second time and bring the love of competing and horses to their own children and maybe future generations.

United Ontario Appaloosa Horse Council
Web Site: www.appaloosahorse.org

The United Ontario Appaloosa Horse Council (UOAHC) was formed in 2002. It enables existing Ontario Regional Appaloosa clubs to work together in planning events, promotional activities and social interaction. Its success has strengthened the Appaloosa community, increased membership and has facilitated growth within many aspects of the Regional Clubs.
The mission of the (UOAHC) is to aid in the promotion and development of the Appaloosa horse and its owners, breeders, trainers and related events across the Province of Ontario. This council endeavours to unify and communicate the efforts of the Appaloosa Horse Club of Canada's regional affiliates in Ontario. The ongoing goal of the council is to reflect and advocate for a healthy, unified Ontario Appaloosa enthusiasm.