Eastern Ontario Horses of Course Club

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Events 2012: Jan. 22 Sleigh Ride, Party and AGM, at Pam and Roy Sherrer's. RSVP 613 989-2781. March 3 Annual Sleigh Ride, tobogganing and skating. Moulton's, Spencerville. RSVP Sally (613) 258-5462. April 14 Consignment Tack Sale at Rooney Feeds Ltd. 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Consignments accepted Friday 13th, 6:00 pm. to 8:30 p.m. Information: Rooney Feeds 258-1567. May 26 Field and Fun Day at Sherrers'. RSVP Roy, 989-2781 June 2 Ride and Drive, pot luck lunch, at Ferguson Forest, Kemptville. RSVP Pam, 989-2781. July 30 - Aug 3 Pontiac Wagon Train. Oct. 20 Ride and Drive, pot luck lunch, at Limerick Forest Chalet. RSVP Pam, 989-2781. Oct. 28 Night at the Races; Rideau Carleton Raceway. Contact Pam at 989-2781 or Valerie at 258-3851. Other Dates of Interest May 12 Leeds County Draft Horse Club Spring Field Day, Robinson Farm, Maynard, Ont.. 10 am - 3 pm. Contact Valerie, 258-3851 Sept. 18 - 22. International Plowing Match 2012, Roseville, Ont..

The Eastern Ontario Horses of Course Club was founded in 2000, and draws participants from a wide area surrounding the towns of Winchester, South Mountain and Kemptville. Membership is open to people of all ages, and is not restricted by breed of horse or discipline of equestrian activity. Aims of the group: To promote the many excellent breeds of light and heavy horses found in Eastern Ontario; To provide a mutually-supportive venue for the dissemination of information and for the sharing of expertise; To foster a socially active, non-competitive atmosphere for enjoying our horses; and To work together for the benefit of other horse clubs and organizations within the region. Membership in the group is $20.00 per household annually, payable in January. Benefits of membership: Meetings, with a variety of interesting speakers, farm visits, etc.; Bi-monthly newsletter; Excellent networking opportunities with members of various breed organizations and competitive and non-competitive disciplines; Many hands-on learning opportunities; and Fun days, field days, parties, good company. Members of this club participate in a variety of activities, such as: draft horse field work demonstrations, light horse fun days, and showcase of breeds; pleasure rides and drives; sleigh rides; and used tack consignment sales and other fund-raising activities. The Club encourages reciprocal participation in the activities of other clubs and organizations within the region. For a variety of breeds, disciplines, and a wealth of expertise, it's hard to beat the Eastern Ontario Horses of Course! Please note: All people under 19 years of age must wear an ASTM-approved helmet while participating in club-sponsored mounted activities. Visit our Photo Album On-line Membership Form and Liability Waiver 94 kb pdf file). On-line copy of the EOHC Constitution (22 kb pdf file). Contacts: President: Ken Reid (613) 989-2990 kl.real-estate@sympatico.ca Vice-President: Brian McIntosh, (613) 989-2382 Past President: Roy Sherrer (613) 989-2781 shermount@ripnet.com Secretary Ann Hedberg (613) 989-2628 len.hedberg@sympatico.ca Treasurer Pam Sherrer (613) 989-2781 shermount@ripnet.com Newsletter Linda Reid (613) 989-2990 kl.real-estate@sympatico.ca