Competitions
2011 Ontario ParaSport Equestrian Summer Games (OPSG)
After a busy pre-show day when riders eagerly met their new mounts for competition, Saturday August 20 dawned sunny and 20˚C. After enjoying a hot breakfast at the hotel in Sarnia, riders began to arrive at Fiddick’s Stables in Petrolia by 8am to begin preparations for the 9am start of the 2011 Ontario ParaSport Summer Games Para Equestrian competition. This year the show supported two levels of competition; an Equine Canada sanctioned Gold Dressage show, and a non-sanctioned Entry level Dressage show. This allowed for wider access to competition for our rider members. A total of 14 riders competed at the OPSG’s and everyone had a wonderful time. After the show, everyone was treated to a demonstration of trick riding by the Sarnia Trick Riding Troup who train out of Fiddick’s arenas twice a week.
The festivities wrapped up by 1pm and the riders were back to the hotel in Sarnia for the closing banquet. Geraldine Lewis won the Bob Secord Award of merit for her performance and determination to show once again after health problems had kept her from riding after the 2009 OPSG competition in Woodstock. Gerri was riding on lead only two weeks before the OPSG’s, and won 2 silver medals for her performance at the competition. Gerri is a symbol of the heart and determination shown by all of our riders and is an inspiration to us all.
We would like to thank our judges, Jennifer Maynard of Vancouver BC and Stephanie Newman of Kitchener. Thanks also to our steward Gwynne Rooke. Special thanks goes out to Megan Vance for helping to organize the day as well as Pauline Fiddick, Lisa Archer and Donna Archer of Fiddick’s Stables for without them, we would not have had a venue for the show. Thank you also to all of the volunteers for their tireless work and to the owner’s who so graciously loaned their horses to our riders so they could compete.
Click here for results from the 2011 OPSG's.
Photos are available at Jaye Tatone’s website www.jayetatone.com.
The festivities wrapped up by 1pm and the riders were back to the hotel in Sarnia for the closing banquet. Geraldine Lewis won the Bob Secord Award of merit for her performance and determination to show once again after health problems had kept her from riding after the 2009 OPSG competition in Woodstock. Gerri was riding on lead only two weeks before the OPSG’s, and won 2 silver medals for her performance at the competition. Gerri is a symbol of the heart and determination shown by all of our riders and is an inspiration to us all.
We would like to thank our judges, Jennifer Maynard of Vancouver BC and Stephanie Newman of Kitchener. Thanks also to our steward Gwynne Rooke. Special thanks goes out to Megan Vance for helping to organize the day as well as Pauline Fiddick, Lisa Archer and Donna Archer of Fiddick’s Stables for without them, we would not have had a venue for the show. Thank you also to all of the volunteers for their tireless work and to the owner’s who so graciously loaned their horses to our riders so they could compete.
Click here for results from the 2011 OPSG's.
Photos are available at Jaye Tatone’s website www.jayetatone.com.
 Left to right: Jennifer Young, Karima Hassan, Emily Colbert, Cassandra Smith, Zach Bemister-Damen Photo Credit: Viki Lacombe |  Left to right: Amber Walker, Tim Dack, Catherine Bridges
Photo Credit: Viki Lacombe |
 Left to right: Maria Simpson, Brock Bontje, April, Dax Adam, Judi Island, Geraldine Lewis
Photo Credit: Viki Lacombe |
OnTRA is dedicated to providing Competition opportunities for riders with a disability. In 2007 OnTRA joined ParaSport Ontario when Equestrian was added as the 7th sport at the Ontario ParaSport Summer Games.www.parasportontario.ca
Qualification Criteria for the Ontario Championships and Ontario Para Sport Summer Games (OPSG) Competitions:
Ontario Championships - at least one minimum score of 55% in at least one DC/USDA Novice, Individual Championship, Team Championship or Freestyle test at either our Regional show or at an able bodied Gold show in front of an EC M judge.
OPSG Gold Ontario Para Equestrian Championships - at least one minimum score of 55% at an EC Gold sanctioned show in at least one DC/USDA Novice, Individual Championship, Team Championship or Freestyle test before a Para trained EC M or higher judge. No rider may compete hors concours at a Provincial Championship as per Equine Canada Championship rules.
OPSG Intermediate and Entry Level Show - no qualification criteria are being specified. All are welcome. Only Grade Ia, Ib and II are offered at the Entry Level. All grades offered at the Intermediate Level, however, riders must be classified and submit their classification card upon entering. Riders will be permitted to show their classified levels, however, they must show hors concours.
‘Sea to Sea’ and ‘Coast to Coast’ Video Competition
The new season will be available online and it is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
1-Video your competition entry 2- Upload your video entry 3- Await your results
The “Coast-to-Coast” series provides entry level riders with the opportunity to compete in a variety of disciplines, while the “Sea-to-Sea” series offers riders a more competitive competition environment in the discipline of Para-Dressage.
All Therapeutic Riding Centres and riders with a physical disability are encouraged to participate in these video competitions, as it provides riders with an opportunity to experience competition conditions in the comfort of their home stable and on a familiar horse. Riders do not need to be classified in order to compete in either series.
Competition Entry Deadlines:
Competition 1 – July 15, 2011
Competition 2 – September 15, 2011
Competition 3 – November 15, 2011
Competition 4 – December 15, 2011
Competition 5 – February 15, 2012
Competition 6- March 15, 2012
Various changes have been made to ‘the ‘Sea to Sea’ and ‘Coast to Coast’ video competitions this year. We are excited to announce that all video competition entries will now be completed online and videos will be uploaded through a secure website. The new 2011-2012 video competition information will be available by June 1st.
We are pleased to notify you that as of September 15th, classified riders may compete in the novice Sea-to-Sea video competition classes, if they are riding below their classified grade.
Novice classes are open to riders who are unclassified (including those with an intellectual disability) and riders who are classified, but riding below their classified grade.
Intermediate classes are open to riders who are classified and riding at or above their classified grade (leaders are not permitted).
Video Competition General Information
Video Competition Coast to Coast Classes
Video Competition Sea to Sea Classes
All competitors must have a current Para-Equestrian Canada membership. Annual memberships are $10. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Para-Equestrian Canada via telephone: (613) 248-3433 ext 143 or e-mail: para-equestrian@equinecanada.ca.
For pictures from 2010 Shows, please click on links below:
2010 Ontario Para Equestrian Championships, September 4, 2010
OPSG Gold Ontario Para Equestrian Championships - at least one minimum score of 55% at an EC Gold sanctioned show in at least one DC/USDA Novice, Individual Championship, Team Championship or Freestyle test before a Para trained EC M or higher judge. No rider may compete hors concours at a Provincial Championship as per Equine Canada Championship rules.
OPSG Intermediate and Entry Level Show - no qualification criteria are being specified. All are welcome. Only Grade Ia, Ib and II are offered at the Entry Level. All grades offered at the Intermediate Level, however, riders must be classified and submit their classification card upon entering. Riders will be permitted to show their classified levels, however, they must show hors concours.
‘Sea to Sea’ and ‘Coast to Coast’ Video Competition
The new season will be available online and it is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
1-Video your competition entry 2- Upload your video entry 3- Await your results
The “Coast-to-Coast” series provides entry level riders with the opportunity to compete in a variety of disciplines, while the “Sea-to-Sea” series offers riders a more competitive competition environment in the discipline of Para-Dressage.
All Therapeutic Riding Centres and riders with a physical disability are encouraged to participate in these video competitions, as it provides riders with an opportunity to experience competition conditions in the comfort of their home stable and on a familiar horse. Riders do not need to be classified in order to compete in either series.
Competition Entry Deadlines:
Competition 1 – July 15, 2011
Competition 2 – September 15, 2011
Competition 3 – November 15, 2011
Competition 4 – December 15, 2011
Competition 5 – February 15, 2012
Competition 6- March 15, 2012
Various changes have been made to ‘the ‘Sea to Sea’ and ‘Coast to Coast’ video competitions this year. We are excited to announce that all video competition entries will now be completed online and videos will be uploaded through a secure website. The new 2011-2012 video competition information will be available by June 1st.
We are pleased to notify you that as of September 15th, classified riders may compete in the novice Sea-to-Sea video competition classes, if they are riding below their classified grade.
Novice classes are open to riders who are unclassified (including those with an intellectual disability) and riders who are classified, but riding below their classified grade.
Intermediate classes are open to riders who are classified and riding at or above their classified grade (leaders are not permitted).
Video Competition General Information
Video Competition Coast to Coast Classes
Video Competition Sea to Sea Classes
All competitors must have a current Para-Equestrian Canada membership. Annual memberships are $10. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Para-Equestrian Canada via telephone: (613) 248-3433 ext 143 or e-mail: para-equestrian@equinecanada.ca.
For pictures from 2010 Shows, please click on links below:
2010 Ontario Para Equestrian Championships, September 4, 2010
