The Calendar of Events includes all of the GHGO events as well as those
held by members and other Gaited horse organizations which are open to
GHGO members. Breed Reps are asked to contact the members of their equine
breed to submit events which are either specific to their breed, or gaited
horses in general.
If you are planning to hold a clinic, trail ride, special event
or are aware of an event that is appropriate to GHGO, please contact your
Breed Rep. or email it to prittgasser@rogers.com
The Calendar of Events is also included in each GHGO newsletter.
Schedule of Events 2005
EVENTS
CanAm Equine Show
Date: Wed. March 16-Sun. March 20, 2005
Location: Agri-Plex, Western Fair Grounds, London, Ont.
Times: 9-7 Thurs.-Sat., 9-5 Sun.
Contact: www.can-amequine.com
GHGO will again participate at the CanAm show. There will be a booth along
with 3 stalls where volunteers have provided their horses for display and
daily demonstrations at 10:00am. Member Havenwood Farms is also sponsoring
daily seminars on Gait at 2:00pm and 3:30 pm. presented by Tom Wood. For
more detailed information about the CanAm event, please click on their link
above. A written follow-up and pictures of this event will be included in
the spring newsletter.
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GHGO Spring Ride
Date: Saturday May 28, 2005
Location: Vivian Forest
Times: 10:00am Ride leaves at 11:00am
Contact: Bonnie Whaley
Come and join fellow members for the 2005 Spring Ride at Vivian Forest.
This is an annual ride through the forest that is followed by a gathering
around a delicious pot of stew or homemade chili.
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Gaited Horse Clinic with Larry Whitesell
Date: Sat. June 11-Mon. June 13, 2005
Location: Ambleside Paso Finos, Coldwater, Ont.
Times: 10:00am daily
Contact: Glenda Newland, (705) 686-3773
Ambleside Paso Finos is hosting a clinic with renowned gaited horse clinician,
Larry Whitesell. Larry has been doing clinics all over North America this year
and has recently come back from doing one at Equine Affaire in California. The
first day concentrates on building confidence on the ground and in the saddle.
Riders: 2 days-$250.00, 3 days-$350.00
Auditors: 1 day -$ 35.00, 2 days-$ 60.00, 3 days-$75.00
Call or email Glenda for further details.
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GHGO Meeting & Pot Luck
Dinner
Date: Saturday June 18, 2005
Location: Don & Sharon Woodrow’s home, Cannington, Ont.
Times: 2:00pm
Contact: Don & Sharon Woodrow
Join us for a pot-luck dinner hosted by Don & Sharon Woodrow. This will
be a horse-free social event where members are invited to discuss plans and
ideas for the group. Everyone brings their favourite dish and enjoys the
afternoon; swimming, enjoying the campfire. After attending these
events – I can tell you the food is awesome; shrimp, BBQ’d steak,
cheesecake…….!
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GHGO Clinic – Lee Ziegler: “Gaits without Gimmicks”
Date: Sat. June 25-Sun. June 26, 2005
Location: The Royal Canadian Riding Academy, Cedar Valley, Ont.
(formerly York Equestrian Centre)
Times: Sat. 9-5, Dinner 6:00pm, Sun.9-4
Contact: Naomi Seigel or call (905) 939-8424
GHGO presents a Seminar and Clinic on Gaits and Gaited Riding by Lee Ziegler,
well-known author on the subject of gaited horses. With over 30 years
experience riding, training and judging all gaited breeds, Lee Ziegler has
been conducting successful seminars for riders of gaited horses since the
later 1980’s. For further details please view brochure below.
Click here to download brochure. (PDF format-156kb)
Click here for daily schedule
Click here for map/directions to the event (PDF format-29kb)
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Eastern Canada Paso Fino Horse Assoc.
All Gaited Breed Fun Show
Date: Sat. July 23, 2005
Location: Dorchester Fairgrounds, Ont.
Times: Classes start at 11:00am
Contact: Donna MacRae, (519) 668-5731
Please click here to see Detailed Program and Directions
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Sutton Fair & Horse Show
Date: Sunday Aug.7, 2005
Location: Sutton Fair Grounds
Times: 9:00am
Contact: Anne McKeowen
The Sutton Fair & Horse Show is a well recognized yearly fair where many
classes of horses are exhibited. Each year the committee offers classes to
our organization for gaited horses. If there are any eager participants
please contact Anne McKeown for further discussion.
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OTRA/GHGO Trail Ride at
Havenwood Farms
Date: Saturday Aug.13-Sun. Aug. 14, 2005
Location: Havenwood Farms, Fenelon Falls, Ont.
Times: Ride leaves 10:00am each day
Contact: Tom and Colleen Wood
GHGO members are invited to join Havenwood
Farms annual OTRA trail ride Saturday and Sunday,
August 13th and 14th. The ride goes for four to
five hours each day over fields, wooded trails,
rail trails and little used secondary roads. This
is camping weeked and riders must picket their
horses overnight (stalls are not available).
Water for horses and people available, along with
a state-of-the-art outhouse. Rides go each day at
10 AM sharp, rain or shine. Campfires each night.
No stallions please. Please contact Colleen and
Tom Wood here
for details and directions. RSVP required.
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Gaits of Caledon, Horse Show
Date: Fri. Aug. 19-Sun. Aug.21, 2005
Location: Caledon, Ont
Times: To be Determined
Contact: Tracy Bush
Riders from the Mountain Horses and Paso Finos successfully participated
in two local shows last year, Gaits of Caledon being one of them. The shows
were excited to create Gaited Horse classes at their events and welcomed the
large number of entries. These shows have created classes again this year
and look forward to our attendance. Classes can be available for any
interested riders of any gaited breed provided there is enough interest.No
show experience – no problem. Riders practice and prepare for the shows
in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Classes are available in either English or
Western disciplines. To have a wonderful time showing your equine friend,
please contact Tracy Bush.
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GHGO Potluck Mtg., Dinner/Cornroast & Country Hoedown
Date: Saturday Aug. 27, 2005
Location: Don & Sharon Woodrow’s home, Cannington, Ont.
Times: 2:00pm
Contact: Don & Sharon Woodrow
Join us for a fall meeting with a family pot-luck dinner/cornroast and then
wind your evening down….or up….with a “Country Hoedown”, at the lovely home of
Don & Sharon Woodrow. This will be another horse-free social event where members
and their families are invited bring their favourite dishes and enjoy the afternoon
and evening socializing while the children swim and play. After enjoying the
fall feast of corn, the band will entertain everyone by the campfire.
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American Saddlebred Classic, Horse Show
Date: Sat. Sept. 10-Sun. Sept. 11, 2005
Location: Hendervale, Palgrave, Ont.
Times: To be Determined
Contact: Anne McKeowen or Tracy Bush
Riders from the Mountain Horses successfully participated in two local
shows last year, The Saddlebred Classic being one of them. The shows were
excited to create the first Gaited Horse classes at their events and welcomed
the large number of entries. These shows have created classes again this
year and look forward to our attendance. The Saddlebred Organization has
officially published their ‘Saddlebred Tales’ advertising “Rocky Mountain”
classes. Classes can be available for any interested riders of any gaited
breed provided there is enough interest. No show experience – no problem.
Riders practice and prepare for the shows in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Classes
are available in either English or Western disciplines. To have a wonderful
time showing your equine friend, please contact Anne McKeowen or Tracy Bush.
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International Rocky Mountain Horse Show
Date: Tuesday Sept.13-Saturday Sept. 17, 2005
Location: Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, Kentucky
Contact: www.rmhorse.com
Members owning Rocky Mountain, Kentucky Mountain, Spotted Mountain and
Mountain Pleasure horses meet together when they travel to Kentucky to enjoy
the shows. Contact the Mountain Horse Breed Rep., Don Woodrow, if you are interested in
joining fellow Mountain Horse owners in Kentucky.
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GHGO Fall Ride
Date: Saturday Oct. 22, 2005
Location: Pleasure Valley
Time: 10:00 AM
Contact: Colleen Marquis
Come and join fellow members for the 2005 Fall Ride (Location planning is
in progress). This is an annual ride that is followed by a gathering around
a delicious pot of homemade stew or chili.
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GHGO AGM
Date: Saturday Nov.19, 2005
Location: The Pines of Georgina Golf Club
Hwy 48 between Pefferlaw and Port Bolster, Ont.
Times: Meeting 2:00pm / Dinner 5:00/5:30pm
Contact: Gordon King
Come and join fellow members for the 2005 Annual General Mtg. The meeting
will commence at 2:00pm where members will review the year and discuss current
ideas and future plans. New and existing Board membership will be voted and
the meeting will adjourn for members to participate in the silent auction.
After a delicious full course meal, a specially selected speaker will share
their experience in their expertise with horses. We invite all membership
to come and share their thoughts and ideas for the new year and enjoy the evening.
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