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For Immediate Release December 10, 2018   Richmond Hill, Ontario – Ontario Equestrian (OE) announces the departure of Board President, Mark Nelson, who has stepped down from his role, effective December 3, 2018. Mark moved into the role as board President in 2015 and has played a critical role in solidifying the operational and financial functions […]

Ontario Equestrian (OE) would like to congratulate the five junior members selected for this years Youth Bursary program. Each year Ontario Equestrian distributes a minimum of five $1,000 bursaries to youth based on their involvement with horses, their future goals, as well as letters of recommendations from their coaches. Family resources and academic achievements are […]

Effective 2018, Ontario Equestrian (OE) is offering a new Club/Affiliate Partner Program for our members. This program replaces the previous “Association” and “Recreation” programs, that were almost entirely focused on offering funding support to small one-off projects around the province. This new program comes after a thoughtful review of our objectives as an organization, and […]

The Quest for Gold: Ontario Athlete Assistance Program (QFG-OAAP) is a program funded by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS). Quest for Gold’s overarching goal is to improve the performance and number of Ontario athletes competing at the highest national and international levels, contributing to the improved performance of Canada at international competitions. […]

The Ontario Equestrian (OE) Board of Directors is seeking nominations to build a roster of potential board candidates to fill vacancies over the coming 3 years. All current adult members are eligible to seek nomination. The OE By-laws set out a detailed list of skills and attributes that are important to the success of the OE Board.  If you […]

Ontario Equestrian presented a cheque for over $28,000 to Equine Guelph, for research, as part of their new branding launch during the Ontario Equestrian (OE) Member Appreciation Party at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair on November 7, 2017. Fulfilling the decision of the OE Board and their promise to members in 2016, $1.50 per 2017 […]

For our members who may have missed the introduction of our new RideON program, here’s a quick guide to participation.  It’s easy, it’s fun, and you could win amazing prizes at the 2018 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair! How to participate: Login to your membership account on our website: www.ontarioequestrian.ca and make sure you’ve enrolled in […]

      In the early summer of 2017, Ontario Equestrian (formerly the Ontario Equestrian Federation) was asked to support a large group of equestrians who were passionately concerned that they were on the verge of losing access to large portions of the Dufferin Forest Trail System. The Dufferin trail has been used by equestrians […]

Richmond Hill, ONT. – After an in-depth strategic review, the Ontario Equestrian Federation is beginning a new, more member- focused direction as Ontario Equestrian (OE). The Provincial Sport Organization’s re-launch demonstrates that Ontario Equestrian has refined its focus by providing relevant programming to support equestrians at all levels of participation. The purpose is to serve […]

The Ontario Equestrian Federation and Equine Guelph are pleased to announce yet another level of partnership in order to help address the needs of the horse industry. The “OEF Member Equine Research Fund” is a revolution in helping horses for life by funding ground-breaking research. The unique annual program brings members into the fold in […]