Greetings from the Eastern Ontario Quarter Horse Association!

The Eastern Ontario Quarter Horse Association (EOQHA) has for over thirty years attracted competitors from all over Ontario, Quebec and the Northern United States to their American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) approved events.

Competitors compete in a wide variety of events, which includes the elegance of the English Hunter classes, the traditional sophistication of Pleasure Driving, the manageability and grace of the Western Performance classes, as well as the thrill and excitement of Western Speed events.

It is the love of this great breed of horse and the dedication that these animals inspire that brings together the many members of The Eastern Ontario Quarter Horse Association. Together these members host three AQHA approved show circuits, where they also hold various educational demonstrations.

These are exciting times in the Eastern Ontario Quarter Horse Association! Participation is at an all-time high and our shows and programs grow more popular each year.

EOQHA is dedicated to the promotion and prosperity of the equine industry throughout Eastern Ontario; by aiding our sponsors in making their new products visible within the industry, and helping people get the most out of their relationships with their equine friends.

Sponsorship can take many forms. Whether it’s the purchase of web or print advertising, customized sponsorship packages or direct donations to one or all of our three show circuits, your contributions will help EOQHA continue to develop, grow and give back to the equine community.

Align your company, products or small business with Ontario's most popular Quarter Horse show hosts, the Eastern Ontario Quarter Horse Association!

We are pleased to offer customized sponsorship packages that suit your individual needs and your budget! Giving you the freedom to choose the branding initiatives that hit your target audience on your terms!

The Eastern Ontario Quarter Horse Association and its members truly believe, that there is no better way to spend a weekend, then with good friends, and great horses!!!

To discuss sponsorship opportunities, including the creation of customized sponsorship packages, contact: Laurie Haughton, EOQHA Sponsorship Coordinator at info@eoqha.com or call 613-488-2300.

Regards,

The 2008 Executive of the Eastern Ontario Quarter Horse Association

EOQHA is proud to introduce its 2008 sponsors:

	Boulet Boots A tradition of 3 generations. In 1933, Georges-Alidor Boulet established "G.A. Boulet Inc." in the City of St-Tite, which is known for the quality of its labour. In the early 60's the second generation of Boulet's: Roger, Reynald and Robert, took over the management of the company which specializes in the manufacturing of Goodyear Welt footwear.
Today Boulet Inc., a Canadian company, is managed by the third generation: Pierre, Guy and Louis. Supported by competent and dedicated employees, they maintain the tradition of excellence which makes Boulet one of the best in the country. Boulet will be sponsoring the 2008 EOQHA Summer Sizzler Circuit Awards. Visit their web site at, http://www.bouletboots.com/.

Equine Essentials™ Canada Presents the New 2008 EOQHA Green Class Circuit Awards EOQHA was very proud to have Equine Essentials Canada as its major sponsor of the EOQHA again for 2008. This year in the theme of their care to ensure that their products are manufactured in an enviormentally responcible way, Equine Essentials has become the offical product of the EOQHA Green classes. Each 2008 EOQHA circuit will award a circuit award for the high point Green horse in each of the following grenn classes; western pleasure, trail, western riding, hunter under saddle. Thanks once again to Joanne & Bruce for their continued support.

A Uniquely Canadian line of naturally-based grooming products for horse and rider, which are environmentally-friendly, biodegradable, incorporating Flax extract and powerfully therapeutic essentials oils. Our canola-based product are petrochemical-free, very soothing and not genetically modified (non GMO). All our products are created by a certified Equine Science graduate and seasoned horsewoman with a passion for both horses and aromatherapy.Manufactured in Eastern Ontario, EquineEssentials products are cost-effective, environmentally responsible, user-friendly and biodegradable. Not only will you appreciate their gentleness and enticing aromas, your horses will too! As we say, our products are “Endorsed by a Horse”. Visit them at www.flaxsheen.com

Barnies Horse Treats EOQHA is pleased to announce a new partnership with Barnies Horse Treats, as the official product sponsor of the 2008 EOQHA All Novice Show to be held on July 31 as part of the 2008 EOQHA Summer Sizzler. EOQHA is very excited to once again partner with an exclusively Canadian company offering quality horse products created by horse lovers. Each class at the 2008 EOQHA All Novice Show will have a special give away to a random entry and for non-novice exhibitors, special sample opportunities will be made available through out the day. EOQHA believes this will be fun opportunity for both horses and handlers to have Barnies Horse Treats on board with us this year. Barnies knows horse treats! Made homemade and fresh, Barnies mean happy horses. Barnies contain horse loving ingredients that's why they love 'em! Be sure to drop by and see them at the EOQHA shows this summer or you can visit them online at www.barnies.ca and order yours today!

Hepburn Sales 5200 Highway 9 Schomberg Ontario 905-939-2279 Open 9-5 Monday to Thursday, 9-1 Friday, Evening & Weekend Appointments When Possible visit their web site Hepburn Sales (Ron, Barb and Jesse Hepburn) are proud to offer a variety of trailers from the following respected manufacturers. In our line up also, is the "Cricket - Electric Sport Vehicle" We offer competitive RV financing and leasing. With over 30 years of breeding and showing - "We are horse people serving horse people" Once again Hepburn sales will be presenting the EOQHA Special Events Show being hosted July 30, 2008. Each class winner will receive a special gift courtesy of Hepburn Sales.

Wakely Quarter Horses Cobie & Ron have been long time supporters of EOQHA, Cobie as a familiar face in the show pen in her hunter attire and Ron always on hand to help out where he can in the barns and at the BBQs. EOQHA is very happy to welcome the pair back again this year, as competitors, sponsors, and most importantly good friends of the association. We thank them for their commitment to the association and wish them all the best this year both in and out of the show ring.

Wicksteed Stable & Tack Since 2001 Wicksteed Stable & Tack has been offering superb service to Lanark County and the surrounding area. Full time home based business owned and operated by Charlotte Sim.  A life member AQHA and owner of registered quarter horses since 1986, she caters to meet the needs of all horse lovers and their horses.  Wicksteed Stable & Tack offers a full line of quality Western and English tack as well as boarding and AQHA breeding service. Strong supporter of the equine youth, Wicksteed Stable & Tack is about continual education and building experience to better serve its clients and the equine industry.

EOQHA is pleased to welcome Charlotte and her helpful staff back to EOQHA shows this summer, and thanks them for their sponsorship of various Summer Sizzler Circuit Awards. visit their web site

Tanglewood Tack Tanglewood Tack is a family owned and operated business located in Pembroke, Ontario – the heart of the Ottawa Valley.  Featuring specialty lines as well as everyday products, Tanglewood Tack provides personal service and a smalltown fun shopping experience. Tanglewood Tack is owned by the Adlam-Wharton family, who live at Tanglewood Ranch in the beautiful Laurentian Valley where we share quarters with quarter horses, paints, ponies, a wonderful donkey named Apple Jack and two roosters, Ernie and Bert!

We have birthday party packages available – featuring crafts by Breyer, loot bags, horse shaped cake (the best in the world, baked by sister Patricia Adlam), pony rides at Tanglewood Ranch with “Gypsy” and “Apple Jack”.  The parties can be customized to suit your needs and numbers.  Let us do the work!   Please feel free to email them with your local events and horsey related services as well as horses for sale or post them yourself in our interactive Flea Market.  Sorry – we don’t offer online shopping – we prefer to give you personal service!  Feel free to email or phone us with your product needs and we’ll make sure you are well looked after. Tanglewood Tack carries the Largest Selection of Western Wear in the Valley!  Store Hours are Monday - Thursday 10-6, Friday 10-7, Saturday 10-5 or by appointment.    Shop online and simply call or email us with your order. We’ll Beat Ottawa Prices Guaranteed! Special Orders – If We Don’t Have It, We Can Usually Get it Within a Week! Visit them at http://www.tanglewoodtack.ca/.

Circle R Saddlery Mr. Ray Laviolette is a long standing corporate sponsor and life time member of EOQHA will be hosting the Annual Exhibitors Corn Roast on the Saturday evening of the Summer Sizzler event again this year. They are also the Proud Sponsor of the EOQHA classes. Ontario Born Ray Laviolette came by his interest in saddles as a natural outgrowth of his riding and association with horse people in Ontario & Quebec. Riding was his major hobby, and when saddles and tack was not readily available in his immediate area, he decided to open a tack shop.

In 1972, Circle R Tack Shop was born. It was soon transformed in to a saddle shop as there were more repairs for local horse people than sales. From a repair shop it became a full saddle shop by 1976. In 1978, the great horseman "Monte Foreman" gave Ray the rights to build the "Balanced Ride" saddle and the business really took off. Since then, Ray, operating as "Circle R Saddlery", has built close to 800 in his small shop. Some for Canadian horsemen, some for export to the U.S.A., Germany, France, & Italy. Many of those for Champions in Reining, Pleasure, Barrels Racing, & Cutting. Ray & his family have been familiar faces at EOQHA events for several years, having been involved in many levels of the association as both board member and long time sponsor. On behalf of the Eastern Ontario Quarter Horse Association we would like to thank the Laviolette's for their long term support and dedication to the Horse Industry.

Ontario Amateur Quarter Horse Association We are happy to have the OAQHA back on board with us this year, sponsoring Novice, Amateur, & Select events at the 2008 Summer Sizzler. EOQHA also congradulates the OAQHA on the introduction of their Amateur mentor program. For more information you can visit their web site at www.oaqha.com.

Epona Promotions & Media Relations Epona Promotions & Media Relations is pleased to part of EOQHA's 2008 show season. Epona PR has since 2004 donated its sevices to EOQHA as web master and designer. In addition Epona PR produces all advertising material for EOQHA as published in The Rider, and the OQHA News. Epona PR will continue to be a strong suporter of the EOQHA Youth in 2008. Visit Laurie at EponaPR.com.

The Runtz Family Dave and Dianne have been supporters of the club since the night the club was formed, at Al's Steak House, back in 1981. You can find Dave at shows, when he's available, helping with anything that needs to be done. Delivering shavings, fixing stalls, setting up and taking down trail, and cleaning out barns after the shows. Dianne has been a member of the executive for most of the club's years. She served as president for four years and was responsible for moving the shows to the Carp Fair grounds. Since the move, the entries have continued to grow, making EOQHA shows the place to be. Dave and Dianne raised their two daughters, Carrie Ann and Jenny in this club. "A great way to raise kids", says Dianne. You can find Dianne, these days, doing the treasurer job, booking stalls and keeping track of year-end points. She's also going to be showing her new horse, Hesa Racy Principle, and thanks Dave for keeping her showing, as she has a lot of fun with her horses and her friends. Dave & Dianne are the sponsors for the EOQHA Spring Fling Circuit Awards.

Carp Fair The Carp Fair continues to support wholesome traditions of the past and timeless values of the family. The 145th Annual Carp Fair- Best Little Fair in Canada. Wholesome Family Fun for all ages. September 25-28, 2008 3790 Carp Road, Carp ON Website: www.carpfair.ca Phone: (613) 839-2172

Paddocks Plus As members of Eastern Ontario's growing equestrian community, Paddocks Plus offers qualified assessments, design, construction and project management services backed with a hands-on knowledge of the industry. As active equestrians we understand your unique challenges and offer products and services developed exclusively for fellow equestrians. Regardless of the scope of your project Paddocks Plus is interested in developing a safe and healthy environment for your horses. Visit them at : www.paddocksplus.com

 

 

This page was last revised May 22, 2008.