Growing the Sport - Goals
This program continually works towards introducing more riders to eventing, as well as encouraging those already involved. Our Growing The Sport (GTS) initiative allows riders to try competing at an OEA event without purchasing membership. Pony Club members in good standing who have an active memberships with the Ontario Equestrian & Canadian Pony Club are eligible to show at any OEA Events, without restriction, up to a maximum of 3 events each calendar year (January – December). There is no cost for junior members to take advantage of this offer. Senior members will pay $10 per year to participate. GTS is also increasing the OEA’s presence at non OEA events (such as CanAm). This includes demonstrations to help educate the public, as well as increasing the social media presence. GTS facilitates subsidized clinic and schooling oppourtunities, and instructional workshop oppourtunities for all riders.
Adult Amateur - Education Series
The OEA Growing the Sport Committee provided a few education evenings for our Senior/ Associate members. The first session was on Beautiful Braids, where participants learned the different braiding techniques, tips and tricks and what good turnout looks like. Our second evening covered alternative therapies with clinicians who were expert in Types of therapies will include: Lasers, Magnets, Thalassotherapy mud, PEMF, and Equine Massage therapy. Stay tuned for more AA Education Series coming in the fall.
OEA Schooling Days
Thank you to all our hosts, riders, volunteers and OEA Directors for a successful first season of Growing the Sport’s OEA Schooling Days. From Dressage Schooling Days, to Cross Country and Stadium Schooling, we were able to get our members out for a good school for a great price point.
OEA at the CanAm Expo April 2019
What a great 2 days this April! Thank you to everyone that joined in the fun at the CanAm Equine Expo at the Markham Fairgrounds. This was the first time the the OEA had a demonstrations there. We had Shandiss McDonald and Dr. Penny Rowland demonstrate and educate the crowds about the sport of Eventing. Our OEA riders were Katie Bondrager, Sophie Drinkwater, Meghan Machado and Rebecca Walker.
Selena O'Hanlon Clinic at the Royal 2018
The OEA hosted a a Spirit of the Horse Clinic at the Royal Winter Fair. The OEA would like to thank Selena O’Hanlon, Katie Bondradger, Meghan Machado,and Alexandra Wickett for their outstanding representation of our Association in the Spirit of the Horse ring at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair on Friday.