2025 Calendar of Events
NOTE: All events (unless noted otherwise) are free of cost to EOHC members who have paid their annual membership fee and signed the waiver. Proof of liability insurance is required to participate in events with horses. Educational/special events are open to the public if space allows (waivers and registration fee will be required).
Rain dates will occur on either the Saturday or Sunday before or after the planned date.
Saturday, March 22 – Educational Event. Dr. Fine from Cranberry Creek Veterinary Servicdes will give a presentation on equine first aid, covering basic horse health, taking temperature, checking respiratory rate, checking hydration, minor wound care, when to call the vet, and address serious illnesses such as colic and laminitis. 10:00. Bring a chair. Location: 971 Sanderson Road, Oxford Mills.
Sunday, April 6 – Ride/drive Ferguson Forest, Kemptville. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share and a chair for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Sunday, April 13 – Educational Event: Saddle Fit Info Session, Rechele Paquette, Total Body Equine. Location: 5901 CR 18, Spencerville. Bring a chair. (Note: There will be a fee to participate in this event. Participation is confirmed with non-refundable payment prior to this event. If you cannot attend, find someone to replace you.)
Saturday, April 19 – Ride Warwick Forest in Berwick. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring your lunch and a lawn chair for post-ride fun!
Sunday, April 27 – To be confirmed - Educational Event. Learn to back up and position your rig led by Tammy Swinwood-Howes. Limerick Forest, Area 1 (The Pit) parking lot. Location: 8773 Forsythe Road, Oxford Station. Registration required. Come with your empty rig and learn to back up with skill and accuracy. Tips to make backing up easy. Practice, practice, practice! Monica to supply pylons. Potluck event, bring something to share and a lawn chair to enjoy conversation after the event (Note: There will be a fee to participate in this event. Participation is confirmed with non-refundable payment prior to this event. If you cannot attend, find someone to replace you.)
Saturday, May 3 – Ride private trails in Portland. Address will be provided to confirmed participants. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Assemble Michele Armstrong’s farm. Address will be shared with those who confirm. Bring something to share and a lawn chair for a potluck tailgate lunch.
Wednesday, May 7 – mid-week club ride. Limerick Forest, Area 1 (The Pit). Location: 8773 Forsythe Road, Oxford Station. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share and a lawn chair for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Saturday, May 17 – Ride Larose Forest. Permit required for Larose Forest ($15 for a day pass) and also a liability waiver, along with your liability insurance. The payment receipt will be your day pass. Horse trailer parking at P1 is on Indian Creek Road, Bourget.
Sunday, May 18 – Ride in Limerick Forest, Area 1 (The Pit). Location: 8773 Forsythe Road, Oxford Station. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring your lunch and a lawn chair for post-ride fun!
Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 – Educational Event. De-spooking Clinic led by Monica Treidlinger. Location: 19438 Heron Road, Williamstown. Ground work, work in-hand and then ride over tarps, bridges (wide and narrow), water trap, flags, umbrellas, balloons, pool noodle obstacles, etc. Limit of 7 horses for each day for this clinic. Spectators are welcome. (Note: There will be a fee to participate in this event. Participation is confirmed with non-refundable payment prior to this event. If you cannot attend, find someone to replace you.) If the threshold for participants is not met for the 2 days, we will squeeze the event into one day.
Saturday, May 31 – Ride in Williamstown. Location: 19438 Heron Road. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Tailgate potluck lunch post ride.
Saturday, June 7 – Ride in Limerick Forest (the Y). Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share and a lawn chair for a potluck tailgate lunch.
Saturday, June 14 – Ride/Drive private property in Green Valley, 4516 2nd Line Road, Green Valley. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share and a chai for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Saturday, June 28 – Ride/drive at Ferguson Forest. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Potluck event, bring something to share and a lawn chair.
Tuesday, July 1 – Canada Day parade in Alexandria. Stay tuned for details on riding or hand-walking the parade route.
Sunday, July 6 – Ride St. Lazare QC. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share for a tailgate potluck lunch. (Apparently, the bugs are not as bad in St. Lazare.) Fee: $35/day. Tickets must be purchased the day prior to the ride.
Saturday, August 16 - Ride/Drive private property in Green Valley, 4516 2nd Line Road, Green Valley. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Saturday, August 24 – Ride private trails in Portland. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Potluck event, bring something to share and a lawn chair for post-ride fun.
Saturday, August 30 – Ride Limerick Forest (the Pit). Location: 8773 Forsythe Road, Oxford Station. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring your lunch and a lawn chair for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Sunday, September 7 – Ride/Drive Warwick Forest (Berwick). Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring your lunch and a lawn chair for post-ride fun!
Saturday, September 13 –Ride Limerick Forest (the Y). Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Saturday, September 20 – Poker Ride fund-raiser for the Food Bank, Limerick Forest. Area 1 (The Pit). T-shirt and meal provided with registration fee and proof of liability insurance. Location: 8773 Forsythe Road, Oxford Station. We’re looking for sponsors! Volunteers needed to organize this ride.
Sunday, September 28 – Ride in Limerick Forest (Area 1 or 2 to be determined). Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share and a chair for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Sunday, October 5 – Ride at Constance Bay. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring your lunch and a lawn chair for post-ride fun! Note: Manure must be picked up on the trail.
Sunday, October 12 – Ride private property in Williamstown. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring a chair and something to share for a potluck tailgate lunch post ride.
***October ?? – Educational event. Trick training by Caylyn Walker. Time and date TBD.
Saturday, October 18 – Ride private trails in Portland. Address will be provided to confirmed participants. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Assemble Michele Armstrong’s farm. Bring something to share and a lawn chair for a potluck tailgate lunch and post-ride fun!
Saturday, October 25 – Ride St. Lazare, Quebec. Ride permits ($35) must be purchased the day before or on this day to be valid (with credit card or Paypal). Parking lot location is 751 Ste-Emmanuel, St. Clet, QC. Mounted for 11:00 departure. Bring something to share and a chair for a potluck lunch and post ride fun.
Wednesday, October 29 – Mid-week club ride/drive. Limerick Forest, Area 1 or 2 to be decided. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share and a chair for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Sunday, November 2 – Ride at Limerick Forest. Area 1 or 2 to be decided. Mounted for 11:00 am departure. Potluck event, bring something to share and a lawn chair for post-ride fun!
Sunday, November 9 – Ride at Ferguson Forest. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share and a chair for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Saturday, November 22 - Ride Warwick Forest trails. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Saturday, November 29 – Ride at Limerick Forest, Area 1 or 2 to be decided, Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Rain dates will occur on either the Saturday or Sunday before or after the planned date.
Saturday, March 22 – Educational Event. Dr. Fine from Cranberry Creek Veterinary Servicdes will give a presentation on equine first aid, covering basic horse health, taking temperature, checking respiratory rate, checking hydration, minor wound care, when to call the vet, and address serious illnesses such as colic and laminitis. 10:00. Bring a chair. Location: 971 Sanderson Road, Oxford Mills.
Sunday, April 6 – Ride/drive Ferguson Forest, Kemptville. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share and a chair for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Sunday, April 13 – Educational Event: Saddle Fit Info Session, Rechele Paquette, Total Body Equine. Location: 5901 CR 18, Spencerville. Bring a chair. (Note: There will be a fee to participate in this event. Participation is confirmed with non-refundable payment prior to this event. If you cannot attend, find someone to replace you.)
Saturday, April 19 – Ride Warwick Forest in Berwick. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring your lunch and a lawn chair for post-ride fun!
Sunday, April 27 – To be confirmed - Educational Event. Learn to back up and position your rig led by Tammy Swinwood-Howes. Limerick Forest, Area 1 (The Pit) parking lot. Location: 8773 Forsythe Road, Oxford Station. Registration required. Come with your empty rig and learn to back up with skill and accuracy. Tips to make backing up easy. Practice, practice, practice! Monica to supply pylons. Potluck event, bring something to share and a lawn chair to enjoy conversation after the event (Note: There will be a fee to participate in this event. Participation is confirmed with non-refundable payment prior to this event. If you cannot attend, find someone to replace you.)
Saturday, May 3 – Ride private trails in Portland. Address will be provided to confirmed participants. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Assemble Michele Armstrong’s farm. Address will be shared with those who confirm. Bring something to share and a lawn chair for a potluck tailgate lunch.
Wednesday, May 7 – mid-week club ride. Limerick Forest, Area 1 (The Pit). Location: 8773 Forsythe Road, Oxford Station. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share and a lawn chair for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Saturday, May 17 – Ride Larose Forest. Permit required for Larose Forest ($15 for a day pass) and also a liability waiver, along with your liability insurance. The payment receipt will be your day pass. Horse trailer parking at P1 is on Indian Creek Road, Bourget.
Sunday, May 18 – Ride in Limerick Forest, Area 1 (The Pit). Location: 8773 Forsythe Road, Oxford Station. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring your lunch and a lawn chair for post-ride fun!
Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 – Educational Event. De-spooking Clinic led by Monica Treidlinger. Location: 19438 Heron Road, Williamstown. Ground work, work in-hand and then ride over tarps, bridges (wide and narrow), water trap, flags, umbrellas, balloons, pool noodle obstacles, etc. Limit of 7 horses for each day for this clinic. Spectators are welcome. (Note: There will be a fee to participate in this event. Participation is confirmed with non-refundable payment prior to this event. If you cannot attend, find someone to replace you.) If the threshold for participants is not met for the 2 days, we will squeeze the event into one day.
Saturday, May 31 – Ride in Williamstown. Location: 19438 Heron Road. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Tailgate potluck lunch post ride.
Saturday, June 7 – Ride in Limerick Forest (the Y). Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share and a lawn chair for a potluck tailgate lunch.
Saturday, June 14 – Ride/Drive private property in Green Valley, 4516 2nd Line Road, Green Valley. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share and a chai for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Saturday, June 28 – Ride/drive at Ferguson Forest. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Potluck event, bring something to share and a lawn chair.
Tuesday, July 1 – Canada Day parade in Alexandria. Stay tuned for details on riding or hand-walking the parade route.
Sunday, July 6 – Ride St. Lazare QC. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share for a tailgate potluck lunch. (Apparently, the bugs are not as bad in St. Lazare.) Fee: $35/day. Tickets must be purchased the day prior to the ride.
Saturday, August 16 - Ride/Drive private property in Green Valley, 4516 2nd Line Road, Green Valley. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Saturday, August 24 – Ride private trails in Portland. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Potluck event, bring something to share and a lawn chair for post-ride fun.
Saturday, August 30 – Ride Limerick Forest (the Pit). Location: 8773 Forsythe Road, Oxford Station. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring your lunch and a lawn chair for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Sunday, September 7 – Ride/Drive Warwick Forest (Berwick). Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring your lunch and a lawn chair for post-ride fun!
Saturday, September 13 –Ride Limerick Forest (the Y). Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Saturday, September 20 – Poker Ride fund-raiser for the Food Bank, Limerick Forest. Area 1 (The Pit). T-shirt and meal provided with registration fee and proof of liability insurance. Location: 8773 Forsythe Road, Oxford Station. We’re looking for sponsors! Volunteers needed to organize this ride.
Sunday, September 28 – Ride in Limerick Forest (Area 1 or 2 to be determined). Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share and a chair for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Sunday, October 5 – Ride at Constance Bay. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring your lunch and a lawn chair for post-ride fun! Note: Manure must be picked up on the trail.
Sunday, October 12 – Ride private property in Williamstown. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring a chair and something to share for a potluck tailgate lunch post ride.
***October ?? – Educational event. Trick training by Caylyn Walker. Time and date TBD.
Saturday, October 18 – Ride private trails in Portland. Address will be provided to confirmed participants. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Assemble Michele Armstrong’s farm. Bring something to share and a lawn chair for a potluck tailgate lunch and post-ride fun!
Saturday, October 25 – Ride St. Lazare, Quebec. Ride permits ($35) must be purchased the day before or on this day to be valid (with credit card or Paypal). Parking lot location is 751 Ste-Emmanuel, St. Clet, QC. Mounted for 11:00 departure. Bring something to share and a chair for a potluck lunch and post ride fun.
Wednesday, October 29 – Mid-week club ride/drive. Limerick Forest, Area 1 or 2 to be decided. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share and a chair for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Sunday, November 2 – Ride at Limerick Forest. Area 1 or 2 to be decided. Mounted for 11:00 am departure. Potluck event, bring something to share and a lawn chair for post-ride fun!
Sunday, November 9 – Ride at Ferguson Forest. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share and a chair for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Saturday, November 22 - Ride Warwick Forest trails. Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share for a tailgate potluck lunch.
Saturday, November 29 – Ride at Limerick Forest, Area 1 or 2 to be decided, Mounted for 11:00 a.m. departure. Bring something to share for a tailgate potluck lunch.
