NEWS

To all exhibitors: please read this Open Letter from our Show Secretary Team.
SPONSORS NEEDED! We need your help to offer great awards and fun classes. All members who bring in a cash sponsor of $250 or more will receive a free stall for 1 night at the OPHC show of their choice. Members who bring in a cash sponsor of $500 or more will receive a free stall for 2 nights at the OPHC show of their choice. The 2018 sponsorship form can be found here.
OPHC is thrilled to announce that we will be offering 19 APHA Championship classes at our Mid-Summer Classic show on July 21st & 22nd at the Ancaster Fairgrounds. Please click here for details.
The very popular $200 added Shur-Gain Walk-Trot Challenge classes will run again in 2018! These classes will be held on June 17th, August 12th & September 9th. Click here for details. Thank you to Shur-Gain for their continued support of the OPHC!

NEW FOR 2018

For all individual working events (see APHA rules SC-185.F, AM-085.F, YP-080.H) where both Regular Registry & Solid Paint Bred classes are offered, horses will compete within the same class but be awarded points based only on the number of horses competing in their respective registry type.
Amateur Halter points will no longer be applied to an exhibitors Novice Amateur overall point tally.
Novice Amateur exhibitors must own or lease the horse s/he exhibits.
Amateur Walk-Trot will be treated as it's own division, including the ability to win year-end & day awards.
Yearling In-Hand Trail will be offered at the July, August & September shows.

REMINDERS

Dogs are NOT permitted in the show arena while a show is in progress. Please keep all dogs away from the rail while a show is in progress in the outdoor pen. Dogs MUST be leashed at all times while on the show grounds.

UPCOMING EVENTS

HUNTER UNDER SADDLE & WESTERN PLEASURE JACKPOT CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT THE SPRING KICK-OFF!

These classes are open to all riders, all horses and all breed! Entry is just $20 per class. Payout will be done in accordance with the OPHC Futurity Schedule. No hold back!!

Voting on the proposed changes to the Constitution will take place on Sunday, May 20th, one hour following the completion of the last class of the day. All 2018 members are encouraged to come out & vote! If you are not yet a 2018 member but will be as of May 20th and would like to view the proposed changes, please email us at OntarioPaint@gmail.com.

IT'S RAFFLE TIME!

Help support OPHC Youth & Amateurs by purchasing tickets on this great bike!

Tickets are $5 each, 3 for $10, or 8 for $20.

Tickets will be available at all OPHC events. The draw will be held on July 22nd at the APHA Championship & Mid-Summer Classic show.

Can't make it to the clinic or a show? No problem! Contact Liz Nooyen, Katie Thompson or any member of the Board of Directors & they will make arrangements to get tickets to you.