2023
Our next event:
May 27th
Massage your horse clinic
with Caroline Archambault
SOLD OUT
but we're taking names for a future clinic
https://www.facebook.com/events/947705359751572/?active_tab=about
Future events
Trailer loading and trailer safety workshop
Pop-up Rides
Poker Ride
Annual General Assembly
Tell us what you want in this poll:
https://survey.app.do/2023-activites-activities
Past events in 2023 :
May 13, 8 am to 4 pm
JAE Farm
Cowboy racing clinic with Joanne Renaud
FULL!
details here https://www.facebook.com/events/1346492606188533?active_tab=about
Auditors welcome and invited to make a donation to the Association, bring their own chair and by coming, they're accepting that pictures of them may be taken and published.
No better way to start your riding season than with a Cowboy Challenge clinic with Joanne Renaud!
This one day clinic will allow riders the opportunity to gain confidence and experience with their horses over a variety of obstacles.
- Open to riders of all riding experience, ages and disciplines.
- Riders will be split into two groups and the teaching will be adapted around the rider’s goals, making sure that everyone gets the most out of their time in the saddle.
- A second outdoor ring is available for riders who wish to warm up or ride when it is not their group-time.
Who is JOANNE RENAUD?
- Licensed trainer with Equestrian Canada
- Certified trainer with Cheval Quebec
- Member of the Quebec Cowboy challenge demonstration team which traveled the province promoting the sport in 2014
- Competing in cowboy challenge since 2014
COST?
$85/day for members
$110/day for non-members
Reserve your spot with full etransfer to pontiacequestre@gmail.com, write Cowboy Challenge in the message box.
April 29, 10 am to 4 pm
Pontiac equestrian day and tack sale
Details on our Facebook event page
Annual Association Fundraiser this year bigger and better than ever! Get a table and sell your previously loved tack; promote your businesss, give a demo or presentation; Just want to sponsor us and the work we do for the Pontiac Equestrian community?
Offer a sponsorship and we will feature you on our webpage and on our Facebook.
offer a sponsorship or rent a table using link on FB event and below
https://forms.gle/bjYktkALZhDergiF6
March 5th, 1 to 3 pm
Paint Afternoon or Evening
The cost for members is: - Adults: $25 - Children: $15
The cost for non-members of the Pontiac Equestrian Association is: - Adults: $30 - Children: $20
Book your spot by sending your payment via e-transfer to: pontiacequestre@gmail.com.
Please make sure to include the reason for your payment to the association (i.e., Paint Afternoon)
https://www.facebook.com/events/777941517340188?ref=newsfeed
March 6th to 15th
Cheval Québec's Online Auction
all profits go to equestrian associations
Bids open: Monday March 6th, 2023 at Noon
Bids close: Wednesday March 15th, 2023, 7 pm
March 25, 3023
Vax Day Barn Hop in the Pontiac
for small and medium sized stables
In the absence of an equine veterinarian and in order to maintain immunity in the Pontiac horse herds, the Pontiac Equestrian Association is organizing a vaccination clinic on Saturday March 25, 2023.
Doctor Yves Bouvier has agreed to help the equestrian community by visiting the stables of the Pontiac to provide the following services only:
• Vaccination;
• Coggins;
• Dewormer;
• Teeth verification.
To register, please complete the form at the following link: https://forms.gle/cjoSG99uBzGJsc489
Registration deadline is March 15, 2023.
The fees for the services are indicated in the form.
The veterinarian's call fee will be determined once registration is completed and will be communicated to participants.
For any questions regarding this event, contact the Pontiac Equestrian Association (pontiacequestre@gmail.com).
PAST ACTIVITIES
2022
FALL
Annual General Meeting and Pizza Night!
18th of Novembre 2022, 5 p.m.
Luskville Community Centre
Free pizza!
RSVP pontiacequestre@gmail.com
Halloween Poker Ride, October 29th (rain date 30 Oct.)
Bring your horse, a costume (optional but you know you want to!) and ride the colourful Gatineau park hilly trail.
Great prizes for best poker hand and most awesome costume...
What to expect from the poker ride:
The mountain trail (Steele to Eardley-Masham Rd.) is a 10 km round trip. You can ride longer if you wish. See event in FB for details.
All year - Spontaneous group rides for instance, to a winery!
20 February - Online Paint course with Jeanette Schevers
Saturday, April 30th, Tack Sale at the Luskville Community Hall
Saturday, May 7 from 9 to 4 - Clinic with Lantz Maclaren
July 10th- Equine First Aid Clinic
at ferme Ozalee, 9, chemin du Village, Luskville
2021
Here are our planned activities for this year
Spring Virtual School ShowFrom April to May 15 participate in our virtual schooling show
Show entry fee: $5 Go to the virtual show page, OR See event details on our facebook page. |
Spontaneous Group RidesAll year:
On-going and ad-lib, follow our Facebook page as we post plans there. October 2021 - Covid permitting: annual Poker Ride |
Annual General MeetingNovember 2021
All members have the right to vote, to be nominated and have a place on the Board of Directors, and to get involved in trail maintenance and development. |
2020 Events
Rides are organized spontaneously, with short notice,
and announced on our Facebook page
(Invite-a-friend, Halloween…)
Hope to see you all there!
September 26th 2020
Terry Fox's 40th and AEP's 10th Anniversary Ride
To honour the 40th anniversary of the first Terry Fox Run and to mark 10 years since the Pontiac Equestrian Association was formed, the Pontiac Equestrian Association will host a fundraising ride for the Terry Fox Foundation as part of Pontiac’s #Try Like Terry initiative. The kilometres ridden by each rider will go towards helping the Pontiac team reach its goal of 5,373 kms. And we are asking all riders to bring a donation for the Terry Fox Foundation.
The ride will start from 225 Pilon Rd, Luskville. Riders will have the option of a moderately challenging route or a route which includes some steep and challenging hills. Groups can ride within their own social bubble, heading out at intervals starting at 10 am. The ride is free for members, non-members can buy a day pass or a pass for the rest of the season.
Events cancelled because of COVID-19, see you next year?
May 24th, 2020 Fun Day at Black Bay Farm
October 10th, Fall Colours at the Falls, Demos
October 25th, Tenth Anniversary Poker Ride
and announced on our Facebook page
(Invite-a-friend, Halloween…)
Hope to see you all there!
September 26th 2020
Terry Fox's 40th and AEP's 10th Anniversary Ride
To honour the 40th anniversary of the first Terry Fox Run and to mark 10 years since the Pontiac Equestrian Association was formed, the Pontiac Equestrian Association will host a fundraising ride for the Terry Fox Foundation as part of Pontiac’s #Try Like Terry initiative. The kilometres ridden by each rider will go towards helping the Pontiac team reach its goal of 5,373 kms. And we are asking all riders to bring a donation for the Terry Fox Foundation.
The ride will start from 225 Pilon Rd, Luskville. Riders will have the option of a moderately challenging route or a route which includes some steep and challenging hills. Groups can ride within their own social bubble, heading out at intervals starting at 10 am. The ride is free for members, non-members can buy a day pass or a pass for the rest of the season.
Events cancelled because of COVID-19, see you next year?
May 24th, 2020 Fun Day at Black Bay Farm
October 10th, Fall Colours at the Falls, Demos
October 25th, Tenth Anniversary Poker Ride
Summer to Fall 2020: Virtual Schooling Show.
Get inspired by your horse, video your performances and join this fun and friendly on-line schooling show. 8 classes are featured, and all classes are open to English and Western riders. There’s even a class for carriage drivers! Driving - Attelage Showmanship - Présentation Horsemanship Green rider - Équitation, débutant Horsemanship Salty rider - Èquitation cavaliers chevronnés Musical freestyle - Style libre avec musique 3 Obstacle challenge green rider - Défis aux 3 obstacles débutants 3 Obstacle challenge salty rider - Défis aux 3 obstacles cavaliers chevronnés
Spring Tack Sale Social (cancelled)
Sunday March 15th, 9 to 5 pm, Luskville Community Centre
SELL all that horse and barn equipment that is not being used or just come to SHOP for a great deal! Enjoy a drink and snacks while you are there from the cafeteria ($) and let the kids (or yourself!) paint stall name signs ($5 fee per sign). Entrance is free.
To sell equipment a table must be rented.
Profits will support the Pontiac Equestrian Association maintain their trail so it stays safe and accessible.
February 16 - 1 to 4 pm at the Luskville community centre : Paint afternoon
Painting afternoon led by our resident artist, Jeanette Schevers who will guide you through the process. Bring a snack to share and your own drink (non-alcoholic). Everyone's welcome to join! Just let us know you are coming by sending us a message before Wednesday the 12th of February so we can have enough supplies.
Painting afternoon led by our resident artist, Jeanette Schevers who will guide you through the process. Bring a snack to share and your own drink (non-alcoholic). Everyone's welcome to join! Just let us know you are coming by sending us a message before Wednesday the 12th of February so we can have enough supplies.
2019 Dates and Activities
October 26, 2019 - SPOOKY SPOOKY
HALLOWEEN POKER RUN
October 12, 2019 - Obstacle Race at Luskville Falls
May 5, 2019 - Fun outdoorsy work day
Past activities:
Trail Opening Rides (in Bristol or from Pilon Rd)
Fun Obstacles Day
Fall Colours at the Falls, a yearly event
Trail Work Day, with lunch
Rally
Bazaar
The Association unfortunately does not offer guided trail rides on rental horses.
HALLOWEEN POKER RUN
October 12, 2019 - Obstacle Race at Luskville Falls
May 5, 2019 - Fun outdoorsy work day
Past activities:
Trail Opening Rides (in Bristol or from Pilon Rd)
Fun Obstacles Day
Fall Colours at the Falls, a yearly event
Trail Work Day, with lunch
Rally
Bazaar
The Association unfortunately does not offer guided trail rides on rental horses.
You have an activity in mind?
You're thinking of a trail ride, a party, a way to meet other members or to promote your stable/your company?
Let all the horse lovers know!
Let all the horse lovers know!