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Ontario
Young Rider Program
Fundraising
Challenge
In order for the Young Rider program to be successful, we need
everyone’s help. The programs require substantial funding and the
more money we raise, the greater the subsidies we can provide.
We expect that as members of the program you will participate in
fundraising to offset these costs. At a minimum, each registered
Young Rider should raise a minimum of $300 in sponsorship or support
for the program. This year, we are excited to launch a fundraising
challenge for the OHTA Young Rider program. Our top fundraisers will
win fantastic prizes, so get out there and stay tuned for prize
details. To support your fundraising, we are working with Organo
Gold, a coffee company that has a fantastic program to raise money
for programs like the OHTA Young Riders. Please contact Laura
Richard at
laurakrichard@gmail.com to learn more about how Organo Gold
products can be used for fundraising or to chat about other ideas
and support for your fundraising efforts.
The following is some information
about the Ontario Young Riders Program and it will give you some details as to
what the program is all about and the benefits to you, the Young Rider.
What the Ontario Young Riders Program
offers riders currently competing at the Pre-Training and Training level -
(Developmental Riders) Preliminary and Intermediate (NAJYRC Developmental and
Declared Riders) level is the following:
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The opportunity to meet, work and
train with other Young Riders
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The advantage of training with
designated team and selected International clinicians
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The opportunity to take part in
the Young Riders clinics & seminars
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Free course walks at selected
events with team coaches and participating upper level riders
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The chance to represent the
Ontario Young Riders at the North American Junior / Young Riders
Championships
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To have a supportive group of
dedicated volunteers and professionals to help you succeed in the sport of
Eventing
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Awards at participating events and
Year end Sportsmanship Award
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Obtain the skills to acquire
sponsors through trained professionals
Our Vision is
separated into 4 major goals:
- Introducing to Young Riders (14 to
21 years of age) and Members the atmosphere of the Ontario Young Rider program.
Increasing the education of Ontario Eventers concerning the benefits and
greatness that is the Ontario Young Riders
- Providing aid in the development
of Ontario Young Riders in all divisions
- Continuing the high performance
and aiding all Ontario Young Riders in international and national competitions
(this includes continuing the performance at the NAJYRC)
- Supporting and contributing to the
Ontario organizations and events in order to improve the sport in our province.
Future Plans and
Opportunities
- Shadow officials and scribe for
Dressage judges at select Events
- Participate in a Mentoring
Program
- To participate as a selected team
member at a designated team challenge competition at the Pretraining and
Training level
- Opportunity to have competitions
financially subsidized based on application, consistency throughout season and
funding available.
Qualifying and Selection
The Qualifying and Selection procedure is designed to help
identify up-and-coming horse/rider combinations as well as to help riders
qualify for funding to travel to and compete at the NAJYRC and other designated
Three-Day Events. The Young Riders Selection Committee will nominate 4 JUNIOR
Preliminary riders and a Team of 4-6 Intermediate YOUNG RIDERS to represent the
province at the North American Young Riders Championships or the Championships
of the Americas. Please read the qualification criteria carefully so you can
plan your season accordingly. If there are ANY QUESTIONS, please do not
hesitate to contact one of the Competitions/Selection sub committee members for
clarification.
EQUINE-HIPPIQUE
CANADA - FEI REQUIREMENTS
The
Equine-Hippique Canada requires all riders to declare their intent to compete
at a three-day event. If you plan on qualifying for the NAJYRC, or any CCI or
CIC you should send in your declaration of intent to Fleur Tipton, Director of
Eventing. Please check the front of your omnibus for deadline dates. An FEI
Passport IS required for CCI* and CCI**, FEI passport applications are
available on the Equine-Hippique Canada website.
NEWS/INFORMATION and WEBSITE
The Young Rider website
will contain information about upcoming clinics and competitions. Young Rider
news and information will be posted on the Young Rider website. We also have a
Facebook Young Rider group established, if you are a member of Facebook,
feel free to
visit the group and connect with other Young
Riders.
ATTENTION YOUNG RIDERS
AND YOUR COACHES!!
We encourage the
regular coaches of the registered Ontario Young Riders to attend any of the
clinics that their students take with the Ontario Young Rider program. Any
insight that the coaches would like to provide to the team coaches is most
definitely encouraged and welcomed. The coaches are not necessarily the
selectors of the teams, but they are asked for input in the selection process.
The regular coaches should also be an intricate part of the process leading up
to the major competitions that their students are aspiring to, such items
as;
- Providing advice to which
competitions they should attend to meet the qualifications
- The training and conditioning
program leading up to the major competition
- Regular veterinary examinations to
ensure their horse is meeting the expectations required and all inoculations
are up to date.
- Nutritional requirements for the
performance horse
- Ensuring correct dressage tests
are known for the intended competition
- Providing encouragement to the
riders throughout the season
- Plus there are many more
opportunities to help them succeed
All of this can be provided,
but with such a limited amount of time that the Young Riders coaches spend with
the riders, it is better that this is provided by the regular coaches. The more
that the regular coaches communicate with the team coaches in the program, the
better they will be able to provide the best educational experience for the
riders.
Young Rider Committee Members:
Please do not hesitate to
contact the Chair - Caroline Morshead
killustyfarm@hotmail.com
705-887-1592
for further information.
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