2024 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!
Spring Kick-Off - May 19/20, 2024 (Sunday, Monday)
- Ancaster Fairgrounds, Ancaster, ON
- Judges Manita DeFoor (Georgia) & Lyle Jackson (Alberta)
- Deadline to book stalls without a late fee - May 3rd
- Coffee sponsored by Diane Watson & EPR Legacy Show Horses!
- PAINTED DREAMS WALK TROT RAIL CHALLENGE!
- Exhibitor dinner - Chili Cook Off!
Signs of Summer - June 22/23, 2024
- Ancaster Fairgrounds, Ancaster, ON
- Judges Tim Abler (Michigan) & Susan Robinson (Ontario)
- Deadline to book stalls without a late fee - June 7th
- Coffee sponsored by JM Quarter Horses & Sue Kirkpatrick!
- Warm up pen sponsored by Shur Gain!
- E.S. FOX CONSTRUCTORS LTD. VERSATILITY CHALLENGE
- Exhibitor dinner - Walking Tacos!
Mid Summer Classic - July 13/14, 2024
- Ancaster Fairgrounds, Ancaster, ON
- Judges Andrea Gutmann (Alberta) & Jodie Moore (BC)
- Deadline to book stalls without a late fee - June 28th
- Coffee sponsored by Michael Seabrook!
- Warm up pen sponsored by Kestrel Ridge Performance Horses!
- ONTARIO PROVINCIAL PAINT HORSE SHOWDOWN
- PARENTS LEADLINE
- Exhibitor dinner - Hot Dogs!
September Spotacular - September 14/15, 2024
- Ancaster Fairgrounds, Ancaster, ON
- Judges Patti Carter (Oklahoma) & James Simpson (New Brunswick)
- Deadline to book stalls without a late fee - August 30th
- Coffee sponsored by Liz & Dan Nooyen!
- Warm up pen sponsored by Skotidakis!
- ALL BREED STAKES CLASSES!
- Exhibitor dinner - Pot Luck!
NEW!! Ontario Fall Colour Finale - October 5/6, 2024
- Saddlewood Equestrian Centre, Bethany, ON
- Co-hosted with the Eastern Ontario Paint Horse Club
- Judges Andrea Gutmann (Alberta) & Michelle Nyberg (New York)
- Deadline to book stalls without a late fee - September 20th
- Coffee sponsored by Penny Loyer!
- Added money in multiple classes - sponsored by Sylvain Lachance!
- SHOW ME YOUR COLOUR! All Breed Colour Class - sponsored by Leanne Knox!
- Thank you to Centreline Dressage for the generous loan of the sound system!
2024 SHOW FEES
- All day fee (any/all divisions) - $100/Horse/Judge
- Single class fee - (1-6 classes) $15/class/judge
- Office fee - $13/horse/judge
- APHA fee - $9/horse/judge
- Drug testing fee - $7/horse/judge
- Stall fee - $125/stall (all horses must be in a paid stall overnight)
- Haul-in fee - $25/horse/weekend (applicable to all horses without a paid stall)
- Cleanout fee - $30 for each stall not stripped at the end of each show
- Hydro hookup - $100/weekend (hookup sites are assigned, please book in advance)
- Shavings - $10/bag
- Stall Booking Late Fee - $20/stall
EARLY ENTRIES
Early entries are always appreciated by our show staff. Please e-mail your completed entry form to Leanne Knox. Just remember to stop by the show office and confirm your entry prior to the start of the show. There is no penalty or fee required if you are unable to attend.
REMINDERS
Please note that 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.