2025 SHOW SCHEDULE

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*All stalls booked after the published deadline are subject to a late fee of $20/stall. 

Please email early entries and payment to - ophcshows@gmail.com. Early entries are appreciated by your Show Secretary! There are no penalties or fees required if you are unable to attend the show or scratch classes at the show.

REMINDERS

• Please note that HARD COPIES of the following documents are required to enter APHA classes at all OPHC shows:
• APHA Registration papers for all horses
• Current APHA membership card (Open, Amateur, Novice Amateur, Amateur Walk/Trot, Youth, Novice Youth, Walk/Trot) or a copy
• Current APHA individual membership card for the owner of the horse or a copy
• Copy of your APHA Showing Lease (if applicable)

Exhibitors that are unable to produce a copy of their current APHA membership card on Show Day (i.e. Open, Amateur, Novice Amateur, Amateur Walk/Trot, Youth, Novice Youth, Walk/Trot)  will be required to purchase a Temporary Application. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Please remember - if you have an Open member showing your horse, it is your responsibility to produce a current copy of their APHA card when submitting entries. If you have any questions, please contact Leanne Knox at ophcshows@gmail.com.

To be eligible for OPHC Day or Year End Awards, owners & exhibitors must be current OPHC members. Please refer to the OPHC Awards Policy for details.

Attention Lead Line & Walk Jog Exhibitors: All lead Line & Walk Jog exhibitors are required to wear an ASTM approved helmet at all times while mounted. Please support the OPHC in our effort to ensure the safety of our youngest riders.

Spring Kick-Off - May 18/19, 2025 (Sunday, Monday)

• Ancaster Fairgrounds, Ancaster, ON
• Judges Ruth Ann Berney (Pennsylvania), & Mike Rapley (Ontario)
• Painted Dreams Walk Trot Rail Challenge
• Deadline to book stalls without a late fee - May 2nd
• Exhibitor dinner - Chili Cook Off!

**All entries received prior to midnight on May 16th will be automatically entered into a draw to receive $25 off their entry fees. This draw is generously sponsored by Southern Ontario DAC!

Signs of Summer - June 14/15, 2025

• Ancaster Fairgrounds, Ancaster, ON
• Judges Tim Abler (Michigan) & Christa Baldwin (Michigan)
• Deadline to book stalls without a late fee - May 31st
• KESTREL RIDGE TEAM SKILLS COMPETITION
• Exhibitor dinner - Walking Tacos!

Mid Summer Classic - July 12/13, 2025

• Ancaster Fairgrounds, Ancaster, ON
• Judges Sally Puzacke (Ohio) & TBD
• Deadline to book stalls without a late fee - June 28th
• ONTARIO PROVINCIAL PAINT HORSE SHOWDOWN!
• STEADY HAND SHOWMANSHIP CHALLENGE
• Exhibitor dinner - Hot Dogs!

September Spotacular - September 13/14, 2025

• Ancaster Fairgrounds, Ancaster, ON
• Judges Andrea Gutmann (Alberta) & Susan Robinson (Ontario)
• Deadline to book stalls without a late fee - August 30th
• ALL BREED STAKES CLASSES!
• Exhibitor dinner - Pot Luck!