
Ontario Paint Horse Club
Since 1971
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Hi Everyone!
What a spectacular fall Mother Nature has given us. I'm seeing lots of photos of the leaves and people outside enjoying their horses on trail rides enjoying the warm temperatures. Who would've thought I'd be driving home from an OPHC meeting on November 1 with my sunroof open!
Our board of directors poured many hours of hard work and dedication in to bring us a successful and fun show season for 2026. I'd like to thank all of them for that, for the last minute decisions that needed to be made, for jumping in to help with dinners, and so many more things that get done behind the scenes on their own time. I am always grateful to have such great shows here in Ontario at such a beautiful venue.
The clocks have been turned back and it's dark way too early, but at least it's a little lighter outside for morning barn chores!
Stay tuned for information on the AGM and awards luncheon. It's always a good time and we look forward to celebrating your show ring successes.
Liz
2026 SHOW DATES
- May 17-18
- June 13-14
- July 11-12
- September 19-20
- AGM & AWARDS CEREMONY & AWARDS CEREMONY
- CW SADDLE BLANKET COMPANY RANCH RAIL CHALLENGE
- PAINTED DREAMS WALK TROT RAIL CHALLENGE - $250 added
- STEADY HAND SHOWMANSHIP CHALLENGE
- KESTREL RIDGE TEAM SKILLS COMPETITION - $500 added
ALL BREED STAKES CLASSES - minimum $250 added/class
SUNRISE TRAIL CHALLENGE - minimum $2,500 added
NEWS
NEW FOR 2026!
- Open All Breed Hunter Under Saddle & Western Pleasure classes at all shows!
- Youth All Breed Walk Trot classes at all shows!
- CW Saddle Blanket Company Ranch Challenge!
NEWSLETTERS
SPONSORS NEEDED! We need your help to offer great awards and fun classes. For each cash sponsorship of $350 or more, members will receive a free stall for the weekend at any OPHC show. All members who bring in a cash sponsor of $700 or more will receive a free stall for 2 weekends at any OPHC show.
For more information, please contact mjnagy91@gmail.com
OPHC has adopted a new Drug Testing Policy which is effective immediately. All exhibitors are encouraged to review this policy before entering an OPHC show.

REMINDER
- Dogs are NOT permitted in the show arena while a show is in progress. Please keep all dogs away from the rail while a show is in progress. Dogs MUST be leashed at all times while on the show grounds.


