WCP Equestrian Team

Big thanks to our go-to door experts and Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments supporters Steel-Craft Door Products Ltd. for installing this wonderful new garage door on our indoor arena! Now our riding students can enjoy more natural light while riding inside this fall and winter!

Wesley Clover Parks is seeking horses to join the WCP Equestrian Team team on a free lease. The ideal horses can walk, trot, canter and jump a minimum of 2’, le...ad changes are not mandatory. Jumper, hunter and equitation horses will all be considered. Horses must be safe, sound, honest and available for a two-week trial period. Horses that join our program will have great care and facilities! This program is perfect for those with sale or young horses looking for exposure, as well as horses who need to stay in work over the winter! If you are interested or would like additional information please contact [email protected]. Photos by Emily Brown (@brownatron)

Today we hosted a (socially distant) baby shower to celebrate Ashton's growing family! Congratulations Ashton, we can't wait to meet the newest member of the WCP Equestrian Team. Wishing you and your family all of the best!

Wesley Clover Parks is looking for horses to join the WCP Equestrian Team team on a free lease. The ideal horses can walk, trot, canter and jump a minimum of 2’, lead changes are not mandatory. Jumper, hunter and equitation horses will all be considered. Horses must be safe, sound, honest and available for a two-week trial period. Horses that join our program will have great care and facilities. This program is perfect for those with sale or young horses looking for exposure, as well as horses who need to stay in work over the winter! If you are interested or would like additional information please contact [email protected]. Learn more about the WCP Equestrian Team at https://wesleycloverparks.com/wcp-equestrian/.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT The moment we have all been waiting for, we could not be more excited to welcome you back to The Parks to enjoy 6 weeks of competition at t...he Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments 2020 Assante Summer Series! This new modified series will offer classes suited to our local equestrian community and beyond, from Short Stirrup to Grand Prix. July 22nd 26th July 29th August 2nd August 19th 23rd August 26th 30th September 23rd 27th September 30th October 4th (featuring a $25,000 Grand Prix!) While we are eager to see you back in the ring, we assure you that the health and safety of our visitors, team members and community is our top priority. Our team has been working closely with the City of Ottawa to ensure these competitions are hosted in a safe and responsible manner, following all provincial guidelines. We ask for your patience and collaboration as we introduce new protocols and adjust to a new normal together. Mark your calendars, tell your friends, and stay tuned for more information! www.ottawaequestriantournaments.com The Wesley Clover Parks Team Photo by Ben Radvanyi Photography

A peaceful view of our retirement paddock over the long weekend

Yesterday we said a bittersweet goodbye to Flyer, retiring sound at 23 years young! It has been a pleasure to have Flyer with us, we’re wishing him a retirement full of rest, relaxation and love!

Snow day in May?! Rocky and Nito don't seem to mind

Search for some of your favourite Wesley Clover Parks horses! Download the PDF at https://wesleycloverparks.com/ian-millar-school-of-horse//.

Sharing is caring! Blaine and Fenway here to make you smile on this rainy Thursday.

Time to learn something new! Check out this great resource that can help build your horsemanship knowledge while you're out of the tack https://thevirtualequestrian.com/learn-to-ride/. Explore topics that will help you prepare for Rider Levels 1 through 5! Find more resources and activities at https://wesleycloverparks.com/ian-millar-school-of-horse//.

This is a follow-up to our communication shared on March 12, 2020. By now you are aware of the rising public health concerns around the world regarding COVID-19. At this time, Wesley Clover Parks and the Ian Millar School of Horsemanship will be cancelling all lessons effective immediately, with a tentative re-opening date of April 6, 2020. ... This is a respiratory illness that spreads like the flu. While the effects of coronaviruses vary in severity, the common signs usually include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, and breathing difficulties. Please be aware of normal safety procedures you would take during a regular flu season, such as regular hand washing, covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing (use your arm not your hands), and not touching your face/eyes/mouth with your hands. For more information please visit: Ottawa Public Health Twitter: https://twitter.com/ottawahealth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ottawahealth/ Web: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/coronavirus Ontario Ministry of Health Twitter: https://twitter.com/ONThealth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ONThealth/ Web: https://www.ontario.ca/page/2019-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov Health Canada / Public Health Agency of Canada Twitter: https://twitter.com/GovCanHealth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyCdns/ Web: https://www.canada.ca//2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.ht As usual, handwashing stations are available throughout the main building (washrooms and sink area in hallway), and hand sanitizers will spread across the facility for our riders’ and teams’ use. Effective immediately, our team will be implementing the following changes in policy: Make-Up Lessons: WCP will be offering make-up lessons for any lessons missed upon re-opening of the Ian Millar School of Horsemanship. More information on this to come as it is confirmed. Fun Show: Unfortunately, the Fun Show at the end of March is cancelled. We look forward to having you join us at one of our future in-barn events! Volunteers: The IMSoH volunteer program is suspended effective immediately. As always, should circumstances change, WCP will issue additional communication. Let’s take care of each other! The WCP Team

Attention riders, owners and parents, the Trillium Hunter Jumper Association wants to hear from you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F6WS5KR

Enjoy the Waldron Private Wealth - 1.40m Power and Speed LIVE from Florida! More Jumping action from the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup coming tomorrow!

We want to see your artistic talents! Enter our colouring contest for a chance to win a digital portrait of the Wesley Clover Parks horse of your choice! Here's how to enter: 1 Download one (or both) of the colouring pages found at https://wesleycloverparks.com/support-a-schoolie/. 2 The fun part! Print and colour in by hand, or digitally using the program of your choice.... 3 Scan or take a photo of your finished masterpiece and email it to [email protected], please include the artist's name. We will be sharing submissions online, please include your Instagram handle if you would like to be tagged! The deadline to submit an entry is Sunday, May 31st, 2020. Find details at https://wesleycloverparks.com/support-a-schoolie/.

A follow-up to our communication shared on March 13th, at this time Wesley Clover Parks and the Ian Millar School of Horsemanship have cancelled all lessons until further notice. Follow along on Instagram (@theWCParks) as members of our amazing barn team take over the account and give us a look into a day working in the stables later this week! https://www.instagram.com/thewcparks/?hl=en Let’s take care of each other!

Thanks to Gladiator Fitness and Strength Training for sharing the importance of strength training for equestrian athletes at yesterday's Ask the Expert event!

A #TBT that is sure to put a smile on your face! Little Lambchomps can fly

Join us for a day of rider education at the Karen Sparks Clinic Ask the Expert! For one auditor fee of $15, you will have the opportunity to watch and learn from Wesley Clover Parks’ Executive Director and accomplished Grand Prix rider, Karen Sparks, and attend any of the following Ask the Expert sessions: 12:30PM: John Haime, High Performance Mental Coach 1:30PM: Greg Pollock, Strength Coach 2:30PM: Gail Prest, Equestrian Canada Rated Hunter Judge... 3:30PM: Taylor Mcrae, President of the University of Ottawa Equestrian Team To register as an auditor, please complete the form at https://wesleycloverparks.com/events/karen-sparks-clinic/.

Good news! The power is back on and tonight's lessons will run as scheduled!

EDIT 3:30PM: Good news! The power is back on and tonight's lessons will run as scheduled! Please note that Wesley Clover Parks will be cancelling daytime riding lessons due to a power outage. We will reassess at 2:30pm to determine if we will be able to run this evening’s lessons, updates will be posted here. This decision has been made for the safety and well-being of our clients, horses, and staff. We will be in touch regarding make-up lessons for all cancelled lessons.... Stay safe and warm!

A big WCP congratulations to Vanessa Goth for passing her EC Rider Level 6 test. Vanessa is our first student to test and pass level 6! We are so proud of you and we know this is only the beginning of the great things you will accomplish Equestrian Canada Équestre Ontario Equestrian

Yesterday Ontario Equestrian issued a statement urging all riding facilities in Ontario to immediately close to the public and cease all lessons, camps, etc. In... accordance with this, Wesley Clover Parks will be closed to the public, including boarders, until further notice. Read Ontario Equestrian’s full statement on facility closures at https://ontarioequestrian.ca/ontario-equestrian-facility-c/. In addition to restricting access to our facilities, Wesley Clover Parks is implementing more stringent cleaning and sanitization protocols for our team members who will be caring for our horses during this time. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we do our best to protect our customers, staff and community!

Today is the last chance to vote your favourite holiday-themed stall! Tell us which stall you think should win by commenting below, these votes will be added to the ballots collected yesterday at Holidays at The Parks 2019. Winner will be announced tomorrow morning!

REMINDER! Today is the last day to get your tickets for the WCP Equestrian Team 2019 Year End Banquet & Brunch! Join us at the Marshes Golf Club on Sunday, November 24th, all WCP Equestrian and Ian Millar School of Horsemanship riders, families and friends are welcome! Tickets are available at the Wesley Clover Parks front desk for $45/person until 5pm today.

BIG congratulations to WCP Equestrian Team alumni Rayne Dubois on winning the 2019 CET Medal Finals with Ferraro K yesterday at the The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair! We have been cheering you on from Ottawa and are so proud of all that you have accomplished, way to go Rayne!

Don't miss the WCP Equestrian Team 2019 Year End Banquet & Brunch! Join us at the Marshes Golf Club on Sunday, November 24th to celebrate a fantastic 2019 season, all WCP Equestrian and Ian Millar School of Horsemanship riders, families and friends are welcome! Tickets will be available at the Wesley Clover Parks front desk until this Friday for $45/person. We hope to see you there!

Happy Halloween! The Instructor Team is counting on your vote! Comment on the original post with your favourite department and you will automatically be entered into a draw to receive a free Magic of Lights Ottawa vehicle pass!

WCP Equestrian Team members, check out this awesome opportunity to join the 2020 Jill Irving Youth Equine Mentor Program! Learn more about the program and how to apply at http://jillirvingyouthequinementorprogram.ca

Our team is growing! Wesley Clover Parks is looking for horses to join the WCP Equestrian Team on a free lease. The ideal horses can walk, trot, canter and jump a minimum of 2’, lead changes are not mandatory. Jumper, hunter and equitation horses will all be considered. Horses must be safe, sound, honest and available for a two-week trial period. Horses that join our program will have great care and facilities. Suitable horses may also gain show experience on the bronze circuit. This program is perfect for those with sale or young horses looking for exposure, as well as horses who need to stay in work over the winter! If you are interested or would like additional information please contact us at [email protected]. Learn more about the WCP Equestrian Team at https://wesleycloverparks.com/wcp-equestrian/.

A few photos from Saturday's Eastern Ontario Trillium Circuit year end awards banquet! Congratulations to our entire team, we are so proud of everything that our riders have accomplished and can't wait to see what the 2020 season has in store! Shout out to our amazing WCP Equestrian Team coaches Ashton Belcher, Robin Brock and Maeve Rowe!

Big congratulations to our very own Robin Brock on passing her EC Competition Coach Certification yesterday! Robin is the 6th certified coach on our instructor team, way to go!

Wishing everyone the best of luck as they head out to compete at the 2019 Trilium Championship Show! This year we have 9 talented horse and rider pairs representing the WCP Equestrian Team in their respective divisions: Elissa Viotto & My Girl (Modified Pony Hunter) Rachel Brennan & Adorable (Modified Pony Hunter) ... Laurel Walter & Beaverwoods Cinnamon (Modified Pony Hunter) Pippa Heinlein & Rockefeller 3 (Modified Adult Hunter and Medal) Elodie Cabot & Serenity Now (Modified Children’s) Ananya Kalra & Ushi (2’6" Children’s Hunter) Delaney Armstrong & Blytwin (1M Open Jumper) Jayden Rose & Whatever Man (.90M Open Jumper) Jordan Weisbrod & Maestro (.90M Open Jumper) Special thanks to our coaches Ashton Belcher, Robin Brock and Maeve Rowe for their dedication this season and supporting our team at Championships! Good luck and have FUN!

WCP Equestrian Team - don’t miss this exclusive one hour meet & greet and autograph signing with Captain Canada himself on Sunday, July 14 at 11:30AM! Free postcards for signing will be available, and attendees will have early access to purchase the LIMITED EDITION Ian Millar tee and poster designed by Phyllis Stein Equestrian to commemorate Millar’s substantial contribution to equestrian sport! This event runs just before the Canine Equine Relay and will be held in the west vendor area of the Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments. Hope to see you there!

Join us for two weeks of world-class equestrian competition at the Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments! The action begins with the CSI2* Ottawa International I from J...uly 10-14, followed by the CSI3* Ottawa International II from July 17-21. Enjoy international show jumping competition, visit our fabulous vendors and grab a drink at the Steam Whistle Brewing Pavilion - admission is by donation! Additional spectator information is available at https://wesleycloverparks.com/ottawa-equestrian-tourname//. #OET2019 Photo by Jump Media

Kristina Riley celebrating a big win for the Toronto Raptors and Canada!! #WeTheNorth

Way to go Delaney and Blytwin!

Incredibly proud of Robin Brock for achieving fantastic results in her dressage debut at the Ottawa Dressage Festival last week!

Congratulations to everyone on a fantastic weekend at the Fiddlers Green Bronze and Silver Show at Wesley Clover Parks! Some highlights from Sunday: Pippa and Rocky, 2’9 Adult Hunter Reserve Champion and 1st in the Child/Adult Medal Sophie Litva and Adorable, 3rd and 3rd in Short Stirrup and 1st in My First Medal... Delaney and Blytwin, 1M Jumper Champion Way to go team!!

Some highlights from yesterday at the Fiddlers Green Bronze and Silver Show at Wesley Clover Parks! Malia Specht and What Ever Man, 0.90M Champion Elissa Viotto and My Girl, Modified Pony Reserve Champion ... Laurel Walter and Beaverwoods Cinnamon, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd and 6th in the Modified Pony Leah Zebidawi and Serenity Now Novice Hunter Reserve Champion and 1st in Novice Eq Ainsley Ljungstrom, 2nd in Novice Eq and 2nd in Novice Hunter Ameena Haines and Maestro, 5th in Novice Eq and 6th and 5th in Novice Hunter Congratulations to everyone on a great start to the season!

The forecast is looking great for this Sunday's WCP Fun Run! Tomorrow is your last chance to pre-register, join us for one of our 10K, 5K or 2K all-terrain events! Register at https://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=16039

Blueberry Hill will be at Wesley Clover Parks this Sunday, drop by between 9:30am and 4pm to shop for everything you need to get ready for show season!

Check out fundamentals of jumping for competition with 10-time Olympian, Ian Millar! Team Millar

To say we are excited about the first ride outside would be an understatement! The countdown to show season is on!

Congratulations to our very own Maeve Rowe for being presented with the 2018 Anderson-McGregor-Vance Memorial Sportsmanship Award at last night’s OVPSC Awards Banquet! Maeve is an important part of our instructor team and we are thrilled to see her receiving this well-deserved recognition.

All smiles at yesterday’s Winter Fun Show! Thank you to the over 50 riders who participated, family and friends who came to cheer them on, and our amazing team. Who’s ready for show season?! Tag us in your Fun Show photos WCP Equestrian Team!

2018 OVPSC Award Winners Join us at our annual Awards Banquet on March 23, 2019! www.ovpsc.ca/tickets *Updated results (17/02/2019): Br Jumper Eq, Bronze Eq on ...the Flat & Short Stirrup WT Eq *Updated results (18/02/2019): Bronze Eq Over Fences, Short Stirrup *Updated results (19/02/2019): Short Stirrup, Green Hunter See more

On Friday Wesley Clover Parks and the Viotto family welcomed Binou! Congratulations Elisa on your new partner, and happy (early) birthday!

Attention Ian Millar School of Horsemanship students! Regularly scheduled riding lessons will resume today at 5:00pm. Please use caution on the roads! Photo by Fifth Line Photography

Attention all Ian Millar School of Horsemanship students! Due to inclement weather, all riding lessons have been cancelled starting at 4:00pm on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 until 5:00pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Plans to resume evening lessons on Wednesday are subject to change, a confirmation email will be sent to students by 12:00pm. Please note that access to phone lines and email may be limited, we encourage you to check back here for further updates. This dec...ision has been made for the safety and well-being of our clients, horses, and staff. Stay safe and warm! Photo by Fifth Line Photography

Please note that Wesley Clover Parks will be cancelling this afternoon’s riding lessons from 4:00pm onwards due to inclement weather. Lessons will resume as usual on Thursday, January 24th. This decision has been made for the safety and well-being of our clients, horses, and staff. We will be in touch regarding make-up lessons for all cancelled lessons. Stay safe and warm! ... Photo by Fifth Line Photography

Happy New Year to all of our WCP Equestrian Team members, families and friends! We are so proud of everything that this team has accomplished in the past year, and can’t wait to create more memories with you in 2019. Wishing everyone a year full happiness, new goals, and new achievements!

It was another great day at the Karen Sparks Clinic! Thank you to everyone who participated and to all of those who joined us as auditors.

Thank you to everyone that joined us this past Sunday for the first day of the Karen Sparks Clinic! Join us as an auditor for the second day of this sold out clinic on Sunday, December 2nd for just $15! Pre-register before Friday, November 30th at 4pm by emailing [email protected] to receive complimentary lunch. Registration will also be accepted at the door, lunch is not guaranteed for those that do not pre-register.

Special guest, Amy Millar, will be leading a Q&A session and signing autographs during lunch at this Sunday’s SOLD OUT Karen Sparks Clinic! Join us as an auditor for just $15 to enjoy a day of rider education and come ready with questions that you have always wanted to ask an Olympian! Pre-register before Friday, November 23rd at 4pm by emailing [email protected] to receive complimentary lunch. Registration will also be accepted at the door, lunch is not guarant...eed for those that do not pre-register. The Karen Sparks Clinic will run from 9:00am until 5:00pm, lunch will begin at 12:00pm. Photo by Jump Media

Congratulations to WCP Equestrian Team rider Arwen on being our raffle winner! We hope you enjoy your basket of goodies! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets helping us raise $140 to be donated to the Ottawa Food Bank!

Congratulations to all of our amazing WCP Equestrian Team riders!

Participate in the WCP Equestrian Team raffle for a chance to take home this basket full of awesome goodies! Tickets are available for $5 each or 5 for $20 from now until the winner is drawn on October 15th. 50% of the proceeds will be donated to the Ottawa Food Bank! The prize basket includes: Ogilvy grey square horse cooler Ogilvy boot socks... One round of golf on Marchwood 9 Hole with cart (x2) One round at the Blackbird Falls putting course (x2) What Would Ian Do t-shirt Show bows by Chestnut Charms Wesley Clover Parks water bottle Wesley Clover Parks honey Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments mug Purina t-shirt, ball cap & coaster Good luck!

Last call for tickets to the 2018 WCP Equestrian Team Year End Banquet! This year's banquet is taking place on Saturday, October 6th at the Brookstreet Hotel. Tickets are available through our front desk at a rate of $55+HST and will only be available until this WEDNESDAY! This event is not exclusive to WCP Equestrian Team riders, all Wesley Clover Parks riders and families are welcome to join us to celebrate a fantastic year! Contact [email protected] for more information. Please note this event is separate from the 2018 Trillium Banquet, visit the Eastern Ontario Trillium Circuit page for more details about that event.

Last call for photos from this year's show season to be included in the program and slide show at the 2018 Trillium Banquet on October 13th! Photos can be emailed to [email protected] until Monday.

Huge congratulations to our Equine Administrator, Kelly, and her family on their newest addition! Kelly welcomed Loretta (Lottie) Catherine Gordon into the world on September 14th at 9:26pm, both mom and daughter are doing well. Please join us in congratulating the Gordon’s and wishing them all of the best for the future of their growing family!

WCP Equestrian Team riders, friends and families, don't forget to send in your 2018 Trillium season photos to be included in this year's banquet program! Photos can be emailed to [email protected].

uOttawa students interested in joining the University of Ottawa Equestrian Team - don't miss tonight's info session at 10pm in FSS 1005!

We would like to congratulate all of our WCP Equestrian Team riders on a fantastic 2018 show season! Thank you to our entire team, riders, families and friends who helped make the 2018 Trillium Championships special, we have some great results to share! NIKOLAI Courtney Costantini: 1st and 5th in the 1m Jumper Division and 1st in the 1m Jumper Mini Prix... ADORABLE Elissa Viotto: 9th place in Modified Pony Hunter O/F Erin Wormald: 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th and 9th in the Medium Pony Hunter Division LITTLE BOY BLUE Rachel Brennan: 9th place in Short Stirrup Hunter O/F MCDREAMY Kristina Riley: 2nd in Adult Eq O/F and 2nd, 5th and 6th in the Adult Hunter Division Ashton Belcher: 1st, 5th, 6th,7th and 8th in the Development Hunter Division SERENITY NOW Mackenzie Verge: 8th and 8th Modified Children’s Hunter Division XTRA BLUE Kristina Riley:2nd in the Adult Eq on the flat and top 8 in the Equitation Finale Congratulations everyone!!

The Wesley Clover Parks Equestrian Team would like to recognize the following horse & rider pairs who will be competing at the 2018 Trillium Championships, taking place at Caledon Equestrian Park from August 29th to September 2nd. Best of luck, and go team go!

Please find attached the tentative show schedules for this weekend's Wesley Clover Parks Bronze/Silver Show taking place at Wesley Clover Parks on Saturday, August 4th and Sunday, August 5th.

Smile- it was another great show weekend for the WCP Equestrian Team at Westar Farms June Trillium Show! We'd like to congratulate the following pairs on their show results: 1. Anabella Bergmane-Smith & "Vainqueur" Ollie - 6th in 0.90m Open Jumper Table A J/O & 7th in Sp. 2. Mikayla Brennan & "Mr. Nice Guy" Maverick - 5th & 6th in Children's Hunter 2'6 O/F, and 2nd in Children's Hunter 2'6 U/S 3. Arwen Vanclief & "Serenity Now" Kramer - 6th in Children's Hunter 2'6 U/S... 4. Elissa Viotto & "Adorable" Dora - 3rd, 2nd, & 6th in Modified Pony Hunter Division 2',2'3,2'6 O/F 5. Laurence Cote & "My Girl" Bella - 7th in Modified Pony Hunter Division 2',2'3,2'6 U/S 6. Erin Wormald & "Adorable" Dora - 4th, 5th, & 2nd in Sm/Med Pony Hunter Division 2'3,/2'6 O/F and 3rd in the U/S. Also 3rd in "B" Eq on the flat 7. Rachel Brennan & "Little Boy Blue" Dawson - 4th, 3rd, & 4th in Short Stirrups Div. 21" O/F and 6th in U/S. Also 2nd in My First Medal (S/S riders only). Photo by Orange Horse Studio

Please note the re-scheduling of the June 2nd & 3rd Wesley Clover Parks Bronze/Silver Show.