The Ontario Equestrian Federation recognized four equestrians for their contributions to the sport with a special awards ceremony that took place yesterday at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Hundreds gathered in the Royal Ballroom during an OEF member appreciation event to recognize the recipients of the prestigious OEF Awards, sponsored by BFL CANADA, which are […]
Autumn is the perfect time to hit the trail for a relaxing ride, but keep in mind that cyclists, hikers and dog walkers are also out enjoying the fall colours and may not be familiar with horses. “I mentor a lot of beginners and there is a lot of stuff I tell them when we’re […]
Four outstanding equestrians have been chosen to receive a prestigious OEF Award and will be honoured by the Ontario Equestrian Federation during a special presentation at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. This year’s recipients include: OEF Sponsor of the Year Award – Barb King of Kenda, ON. OEF Media of the Year Award – Liz […]
After three days of competition against 70 determined athletes from across Canada, Team Ontario brought home the hardware from the Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships, which took place from Oct. 3-5 in Blainville, QC. Ontario took home second place in the overall standings and finished with a team silver in Show Jumping. Members of the Jumping […]
It is with great sadness that the Ontario Equestrian Federation announces the death of Marie-Helen Lessard, a respected competitor, coach, judge, official, horse show organizer and volunteer. Lessard, 49, and her husband, Steven Ratz, 57, were killed in a car crash on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014 on Dufferin County Road 10 near their home in […]
The Ontario Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce the riders who will be representing the province at the upcoming Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships, which take place from Oct. 3-5 in Blainville, QC. Teams will be comprised of two junior and two senior riders representing Ontario in the disciplines of Jumping, Dressage and Reining. Riders must […]
The Ontario Equestrian Federation invites all members to attend its annual general meeting, which will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Caledon Estates Banquet Hall. All adult members are eligible to vote and are encouraged to exercise that right. Online polls are now open to vote for directors at large […]
Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their contributions to the equestrian community? Nominate them for an award through the Ontario Equestrian Federation to celebrate their accomplishments! Applications are due on Friday, Sept. 5 and are being accepted in the following award categories: Yvonne Collard Award – Awarded to an Adult member […]
The Ontario Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce it has selected the discipline coaches and chef d’equipe who will lead Ontario’s Jumping, Reining and Dressage riders at the Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships, which take place Oct. 3-5, 2014 in Blainville, QC. Named as Team Ontario Dressage coach and chef d’equipe is Krista Pollack of Stouffville, […]
The Ontario Equestrian Federation is excited to announce that it will be taking the reins of Ontario Has Talent, a grassroots program that has distributed close to $50,000 to support youth Dressage riders. “With the structure and processes of the OEF, the Ontario Has Talent program will be able to move from a single discipline, […]
