News
September Show Registration is Now Open!
Registration is now open for the September 4th Labour Day Schooling Show! The Labour Day show features our Year End Finale Open Hunter Classic and the Open 0.8M Volante Memorial Mini Prix! https://eqshowmanager.com/entry_reg_wizard/new
Early Fall Lesson Registration is Now Open
Hello all! Can you believe it's already time to start thinking about fall lessons?! It feels like summer has only just begun at OOF! As usual, this fall we will be prioritizing lessons for our existing boarders, part boarders and lesson clients and then filling in...
Registration is Now Open for the August Show
Registration is now open at https://eqshowmanager.com (back to our old system from previous years but different from our May/June shows). August Show Registration Closes Saturday, August 5th at midnight. Entires posted after this date/time will be subject to post...
August 3rd – Equine Health Update – Good News!
We heard back this morning that nasopharyngeal testing done on Tuesday August 1st for our initial positive case and our 3 silent carriers have come back NEGATIVE all around! We have had no other cases in the nearly 8 weeks since we began quarantine. We are phasing out...
July 12 – Equine Health Update
It has now been 24 days since our positive test result and through either good luck or good management (or both) we have had no further “active” cases. Huge thanks to our staff and boarders for their care and diligence! As mentioned in our prior email, our widespread...
June 22 – Equine Health Notice
In the interest of full transparency, Old Orchard Farm is self reporting 1 positive case of Strangles (Streptococcus equi equi) confirmed on farm yesterday, Wednesday June 21st 2023. The facts are as follows: In the late afternoon of Sunday June 19th a 10 year old...
Register Now for the May 22nd Show
Registration is finally open for the May show! https://www.showmanagementsystem.ca/home Please note that we will collect payment when you come to the office to pick up your number(s). We will accept cash or cheque.
June Show Date Change
JUNE SHOW DATE CHANGEWe have made a slight change to our 2023 show schedule. Our June show will now run on Sunday June 11th. All other dates remain the same. Make sure to update your calendars!
2023 Schooling Show Dates
Mark your calendars for our 2023 Schooling Show Series! Full 2023 program coming soon.
Winter Lesson Registration is Now Open
The New 8 Week Session Starts January 9th 2023 Registration is Now Open – Please Register before January 1st 2023 Group lesson packages are sold at a discount of $5/lesson from pay as you go pricing. We will be prioritizing lessons for our existing boarders, part...
Victory with Tom: Equestrian Mental Skills Seminar & OOF Winter Party
January 14th 2023 at 4:00PM We are pleased to once again offer this valuable seminar to all current Old Orchard Farm riders! Tom is an Equestrian Success Mindset Coach and the founder of "Victory With Tom" Academy. He’s helped 100's of riders drastically improve their...
In House Holiday Horse Show
FRIDAY JANUARY 6, 2023 AT 4:00 PM This will be a low key in-house show so formal show attire is not required. Riders are however expected to be dressed neatly with a well groomed horse and clean tack. Don't miss out on fun classes like our costume class, musical...
Registration is Now Open for the 10 Week Spring Session
We are so excited for the longer daylight hours and eventual outdoor riding that come with spring! There will also be mud, a lot of mud. But we prefer to focus on the sunshine and return of full sensation to our currently frozen toes. If you are interested in part...
Summer Camp Registration is Now Open – Hurry its Selling Out Fast!
Summer Camp Registration opened at 12:00 AM EST March 1st Follow link for details and to access the Summer Camp registration form. Click Here
How to get the most out of your winter riding lesson session
Maintain a steady lesson routine - If you have signed up for winter lessons you probably already have this part covered! It is so much harder to learn in bits and spurts. You need to develop a routine in order to make significant change in your riding and/or your...
Winter Lesson Registration is Now Open
The New 8 Week Session Starts January 2nd 2022 We will be prioritizing lessons for our existing boarders, part boarders and lesson clients and then filling in with new clients depending on space, matching availability for arena time, instructors and horses. We ask...
Updated Covid-19 Protocols
As per ONTARIO REGULATION 645/21 all riders 18 years and older must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19, all others (non-riders) 12 years and older must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 to be able to enter any indoor structure on the property. Masks must be worn indoors...
OOF In House Horse Show – August 22nd
A great opportunity for OOF riders to get in the show ring this summer! Please discuss class selections and horse reservations with your coach. Part boarders will have first priority, but horse sharing will be necessary. Register here:...