The Ontario Standardbred Project

Currently seeking 1 more volunteer interested in assisting with seeking Sponsorships and promoting this concept to encourage trainer applications and help find horses that fit the criteria! Please PM us to get started! 1 hour per week commitment.

Additional details coming in the next few weeks !! However, have a read below of some overview Interested trainers must fill out an application online and submit a video. All applications must be in by March 1, 2021. The committee will then choose the 5 trainers selected for the 2021 project. Horses and trainers will then be paired by random draw and training will begin June 1, 2021. ... Horses will be selected and chosen by the committee. They will be up to date on all veterinary care and farrier care prior to the start of the training portion. Trainers and Horses will be paired together and have 90 days (3 months) to learn the basics of under saddle work, and be able to compete in a competition that will not only showcase their abilities, but also their versatility. As this is a brand new concept and we do not want to overwhelm ourselves - there is a limit of 5 trainer/horse pairings that we will be putting together. Should this be a successful opportunity, we will look at opening it up to more in 2022.

We are currently seeking two dedicated and interested individuals who would like to join our volunteer committee to work on seeking Sponsorships and encouraging trainer applications! Please message us for more information. This volunteer position would be a 1 hour per week commitment.

COMPETITION DAY Pairs will compete in three categories: English, Western & Freestyle. English will be in the morning with Western and Freestyle in the afternoon. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: - English W/T/C Dressage Test... - English 2’ Show Jumping Course - Western W/J/L Dressage Test - Western Barrel Racing Pattern - Open Freestyle Both English and Western dressage disciplines will be placed based on score. The jumping and barrel racing disciplines will be placed based on time and faults/errors. Freestyle will be judged on a scoring system that includes versatility, uniqueness, partnership, and fluidity. A scoring system will be used to track placings throughout each discipline to be able to crown the overall champion. A panel of judges that will each have experience in one of the discipline areas to provide professional insight. Judges will work together to determine the placings/scoring of each discipline. The judges will also have the opportunity to choose their favourite pair of the competition and a special prize will be awarded to this trainer.

PAIRING HORSES & TRAINERS Trainers will have their names drawn at random. The order of the draw will determine the order of choosing which horse they would like. Trainers will be given only certain information on the horses available: Age, Name, Location, Race History & a Conformation Photo.