Eastern Ontario Horses of Course Club

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Events 2008: Jan. 12 Christmas Party and AGM. 5:00 pm social, 6:00 pot-luck, 7:00 AGM, at Pam and Roy Sherrer's. RSVP 613 989-2781. Feb. 9 Thurso Sleigh Ride. You MUST reserve your spot. Call Pam for info, (613) 989-2781. March 1 Annual Sleigh Ride, tobogganing and skating. Moulton's, Spencerville April 12 Consignment Tack Sale at Rooney Feeds Ltd. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Consignments accepted Friday 11th, 6:00 pm. to 8:30 p.m. Information: Rooney Feeds 258-1567. Consignment forms at Equistation May 3 Backing a horse -- Demo by Brad Holmes, 10:00 a.m. at Sherrer's. Pleasure ride to follow. RSVP Pam, 989-2781. May 18 Ride and Drive event in South mountain, 12:00. RSVP Ken, 989-2990 June 15 Father's Day Ride and Drive , pot luck lunch, at Ferguson Forest, Kemptville. RSVP Pam, 989-2781 June 21-22 Williamstown Overnight Ride at Maple Pond. Reservations through Wendy, 989-1508 July 19 BBQ/pot luck lunch and ride at Pretty's., 448-1700. July 27 - Aug 1 Pontiac Wagon Train, Otter Lake, Que. Sept. 28 Autumn Ride/Drive.at Moulton's, Spencerville. Oct. 26 Night at the Races; Rideau Carleton Raceway. Contact Pam at 989-2781 or Valerie at 258-3851.

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: Roy Sherrer (613) 989-2781 shermount@synapse.net 1st Vice-President: Bill Pretty (613) 448-1700 bill.pretty@sympatico.ca 2nd Vice President: Vacant Secretary Doug Beards (613) 989-1629 cdurant@magi.com Treasurer Pam Sherrer (613) 989-2781 shermount@synapse.net Director Valerie Kirkwood (613) 258-3851 vkirkwoodhp@igs.net Director Rob Laviolette (613) 989-1508 Director Donna Pretty (613) 448-1700