ROCKY HILLS HORSE CLUB MARCH 2016 NEWSLETTER BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER! Wow, 2015 was a really great year, with lots of horse events happening in and around the Rocky Hills area. We had a number of new members, & many adult riders looking for fun times with their horses. Some didn't have horses, but were always able to join us, at the campfire, or on the trails. The two shows, the penning practice, and the camping trip were absolutely a highlight. Special thanks to the fantastic executive of 2015, who went above and beyond! Your participation & hard work were amazing, and very much appreciated by all! THE KIDS ARE A BIG HIT! Our horse kids really make it all worth while! It's always nice to see kids having a goal, and a reason to ride, whether it's to hit the trails, or head to the show ring. Our shows are really welcoming to new riders, and to youths. Everything from Lead Line to Adult Novice Classes, to fun games and 'outside the box' classes that really make the smiles roll in! This year, your executive have some really great 'kid friendly' events planned, making for an exciting summer! Don't forget to check out the smaller events, such as the tack swap, and the Bits and Bites, which are all great ways to get out and enjoy the weekends, whether you have horses or not! Well another summer is coming fast, and we are really looking forward to continuing the fun stuff we did last year! For those of you who missed the RHHC events, you really missed a great time! The Camping trip to Forrester's Falls was really fun, and everyone had a GREAT time. I was happy to see so many people out, enjoying the social aspects of this event. We even had a lot of 'non horse' people come and enjoy the facilities, which was great! All of our events last year were tailored to newcomers, with something for everyone. We had a lot of adult participation last year, which was great, but we'd like to see more kids coming out to enjoy the festivities. There is no better way to spend a day than with horses, and your fellow horse lovers! It's very important that everyone feel welcome. The contact list on the website gives all the contact information for our executive, as well as schedule updates. If you haven't joined us yet, don't be afraid to come and check us out at an event. Together, we can make 2016 another GREAT YEAR!
SUNDAY JUNE 4, 2016 - SALE/SWAP 10 AM to 2 PM TABLE SPACE IS FREE FOR MEMBERS & $10 FOR NON MEMBERS TACK SUCH AS BRIDLES, HALTERS, SADDLES, STABLE SUPPLIES, VIDEOS, BOOKS... TABLES ARE SET UP NEXT TO MAYNOOTH GENERAL STORE *sellers are responsible for their own tack security, pricing, sales, unsold items must be taken home FOR ALL YOU HORSE LOVERS OUT THERE, IT'S A GREAT PLACE TO GET DEALS ON USED TACK - COME OUT AND SEE WHAT'S AVAILABLE! THERE WERE SADDLES LAST YEAR! SALE RUNS UNTIL 2 PM JUNE 4 CAN I DO THE HORSE SHOWS? OF COURSE! Our horse shows are geared towards new riders, and are set up in a 'user friendly' format. If you've never shown a horse before, it's a great way, to get out and give it a whirl. We all go through show jitters, but it's such a friendly riding atmosphere at our shows, that you are sure to have a great time. There is always lots of help available for answers to questions, and it's a great experience to try it in a relaxing venue. TWO SHOWS, TWO AREA BARNS, IN 2016 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CHECK US OUT ON THE WEB AT rockyhillshorseclub.com WHAT ARE 'FRIDAY FUN NIGHTS'? A great time to get out, take your horses somewhere, meet people, ride in a nice sand ring, practice things you are working on, get advice from other horse folks, meet new people, teach your horse how to behave in public...the list goes on! HELD AT THE MAYNOOTH LOGGERS FIELD! *riders are responsible for having their own liability insurance for these events FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT CARLA AT carla.vanbalenwalter@gmail.com HORSE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND FIELD TRIP In 2015, many members commented that this was the MOST FUN of all the things we planned last year. So we are going again in 2016! There are bathroom facilities, water to every campsite, a turnout paddock with every campsite, fire pits, access to the resort (hot tub, pool, restaurant) and your other RHHC pals will be there! Forty km of trails on site, white water rafting right on the facility, and access to their Mountain Trail obstacle course, a sure hit and great horse training opportunity! And best of all - great for those on a budget! It's not too late to join us! Trip is scheduled for June 10-12th, 2016! If you have a horse trailer and like to camp, call Horse Country Campground and get your deposit in! Just tell them that you are with the Rocky Hills Horse Club Group. If you don't have a trailer, there are a few people with room, so we'll try and hook you up! So no excuse not to come join the convoy this year, and have some camping fun with your horses and new friends! It's going to be a riot - don't be sorry you missed it! Contact Horse Country Campground @ 613-867-0585 MISSED THE PENNING PRACTICE? NO SWEAT! IT'S BACK IN 2016!
ROCKY HILLS HORSE CLUB 2015 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS effective January 31, 2016 FRIDAY APRIL 29, 2016 BITS & BITES ANAHATA HORSE CENTER Bancroft Ontario POTLUCK 6:30 (FARM TOUR AND MEET THE WILD ELK!) NOTE - May 1st is the Membership discount deadline SUNDAY MAY 8TH, 2016 PIG ROAST @ 5 pm ADVENTURE STABLES Whitney, Ontario BBQ runs from 2:00-7:00 pm $10 per family, bring a salad! SATURDAY JULY 23RD, 2016 (SUBJECT TO CATTLE AVAILABILITY - ALTERNATE DATE JULY 16) CATTLE GAMES & LEARN TO PEN! MAYNOOTH LOGGERS SHOW GROUNDS Maynooth, Ontario FOR DETAILS CONTACT MATT NICOL 613-334-9113 SUNDAY AUGUST 14 2016 POKER RUN & TRAIL RIDE LOCATION TBD SATURDAY AUGUST 27 2016 HORSE SHOW @ HIGHLAND WILDERNESS TOURS Maynooth, Ontario SATURDAY JUNE 4, 2016 TACK SWAP IN MAYNOOTH MAYNOOTH GENERAL STORE PARKING LOT Maynooth, Ontario (details to follow - check the newsletter & web) FRIDAY JUNE 10, 11 and 12th 2016 HORSE CAMPING FIELD TRIP HORSE COUNTRY CAMPGROUND PEMBROKE Campground with horse paddocks for each site, reasonable prices, and TRAILS ++ Extreme cowboy course and white water rafting ON SITE. Booking this date for Rocky Hills Members, campsites are limited, so book early! (for details, see the RHHC and Horse Country website) SUNDAY SEPT 11TH, 2016 HORSE SHOW @ADVENTURE STABLES IN WHITNEY SUNDAY SEPT 25TH, 2016 TRAIL RIDE @ALGONQUIN PARK (see website for details to follow) NOVEMBER 2016 FIELD TRIP ROYAL WINTER FAIR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MAYNOOTH ONTARIO HEY Y'ALL! TIME TO DECEMBER, 2016 BITS & BITES LOCATION TBD GET YOUR MEMBERSHIPS IN ~ MAKE THE MAY 1ST DEADLINE AND SAVE MONEY!
ROCKY HILLS HORSE CLUB CLASSIFIEDS Remember: Advertising in the Newsletter is free for ALL MEMBERS! HORSES FOR SALE Highland Wilderness Tours has several horses for sale from excellent bloodlines. Pictured left is Miz, a Reg 8 yr old Red Roan AQHA filly by Champion Cutting stallion 'Smart n Slick ($110,000 + NCHA earnings) Dam is Doc Per and Miss Silver Pistol (can't get any better than that!) Broke walk trot canter and has done small jumps, would make an excellent large hunter pony ($4,500) Pictured center is 'Victor' (HWT Invictus) a yearling warmblood stallion by the German top stallion 'Metall". This CWHBA registered colt won all his classes at the 2015 Breeders show, capturing us the coveted Breeder of the Year award. Great temperament. ($10,000) Pictured right is 'Suki' a filly by Lazy Loper. A good start on the mare, she'd make an all round, or nice western pleasure mare, has. sixty days training with a top western pleasure trainer. Trained in Showmanship as well. Super sweet and absolutely beautiful ($4500) There are several other super nice horses on the 2016 sales list, stop by and have a look! pennynicol@bellnet.ca or 613-338-2330 *OUR BUSINESS ALSO OFFERS PUBLIC TRAIL RIDING AND RIDING LESSONS * see us on the web or facebook - www.ridethewilderness.com TACK FOR SALE 15" English Saddle, $200 Also 15" Billy Cook Pro Reining Saddle $1,000 Contact Sharon Hockley - ponyluver@live.ca 16" Steve Flick Custom Western Pleasure Saddle, worth $4000 new, selling lightly used, good condition, semi QH bars, $1500 (plus HST) pennynicol@bellnet.ca 2016 RHHC EXECUTIVE President - Matt Nicol Vice President - Carla van Balen Walter Treasurer - Sharon Hockley Communications Director - Penny Nicol Directors at Large Allison Etmanski Marianne Bertrand Patricia Smith Strom Interested in our Club? Like us on Facebook, or visit us on the web at www.rockyhillshorseclub.com DON T FORGET! ~ APRIL 29TH ~ ANAHATA HORSE CENTER Join us for our spring BITS AND BITES! START TIME 6:30 PM *POTLUCK* BRING A FRIEND
2016 Membership Form Membership in the Rocky Hills Horse Club has lots of benefits. As a member the "day fee" for our events is waived ($10 per event) and members have first chance to register in clinics having limited spacing. Owning a horse NOT NECESSARY for membership! To become a member, simply purchase your annual membership at any event or print the form below and mail your completed membership form and payment to RHHC, Box 40, Maynooth, ON K0L 2S0. Please make cheques payable to Rocky Hills Horse Club Please circle the applicable fee: Family $45 Adult $25 Youth $20 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - JOIN BEFORE MAY 1st Family $35 Adult $15 Youth $15 Name(s): Mailing address: Physical address: Phone number: email address: Our insurance policy requires that each participant carry their own liability insurance. Coverage can be provided through your homeowners policy or through Ontario Equestrian Federation. OEF provides horse owners with annual liability insurance coverage for only $61.90 for adults, $51.90 for juniors. Visit www.horse.on.ca. Please confirm that you have liability coverage by checking the appropriate box below. I am a current OEF member - or - I have liability insurance for myself and my horse(s) through another agency *** Please let us know in writing if you do not want pictures of you or your child included in newsletters, slide shows, newspaper articles, etc. *** Please help us to serve you better by completing the following survey: How many horses do you own? Do you board? Do you have need of a vet? What type of activities do you participate in with your horse? What type of activities would you like to see the club organize? Would you like to be on one of our committees or volunteer at our events? What skills or knowledge would you like to share with the club?