NEWS AND EVENTS - 2017
Play Days at Fina Vista Farm
Location: Fina Vista Farm, 1008 Tuftsville Road, Stirling, ON
Date: Accepting bookings now for 2017. PlayDays can be booked in groups of 3 or more. See More Programs Page for more info.
Cost: Price ranges depending on full or half day and # of riders in group
Stalls: available first come-first serve at $20/night.
Refreshments: Lunch included featuring local specialties!
Horses Available: Some Fina Vista Farm horses are available for use in the clinic, first come-first serve.
To Register: contact Camilla at finavistafarm@hotmail.com, home#613-395-9876, mobile/text# 519-829-6161.
Description: Want to have fun with your horse? "Play Days" at Fina Vista Farm were born from people asking if we could offer "pony camp" good times for adults as well, offering fun for all ages. These days focus on building your relationship with your horse using some riding exercises, dressage for gait and a variety of games and obstacles. A portion of the fun-filled day will be in the outdoor ring and a portion out in the woods. Fina Vista Farm is located in the lovely rolling Oak Hills just East of Stirling, and the trails in the woods will be where we head after lunch. PlayDays are for any level horse and rider, but it is a requirement that you feel comfortable enough with your horse that you can leave the "safety" of the ring. We will also be playing some Horse Soccer, taking a relaxing trail ride and enjoying some fun, friendly competition and also enjoying a fantastic midday break with local specialties on the menu! So grab a few friends or family and get in touch to book your PlayDay.
Your host: Camilla has been riding all her life, discovering the joys of gaited horses 19 years ago. She and her family own Fina Vista Farm where she offers lessons, clinics, trail rides and leasing on her Paso Fino Horses. She has placed at Nationals in the US 10 times (winning in Obstacle Challenge and Freestyle in 2014), won Craig Cameron's Extreme Cowboy Race, the Canadian and North American Wind Rider Challenge, performed Musical Freestyles and done many demos everywhere from Toronto to the World Equestrian Games. Come meet her and the 10 Paso Fino horses that live at Fina Vista Farm and always like to play!
Date: Accepting bookings now for 2017. PlayDays can be booked in groups of 3 or more. See More Programs Page for more info.
Cost: Price ranges depending on full or half day and # of riders in group
Stalls: available first come-first serve at $20/night.
Refreshments: Lunch included featuring local specialties!
Horses Available: Some Fina Vista Farm horses are available for use in the clinic, first come-first serve.
To Register: contact Camilla at finavistafarm@hotmail.com, home#613-395-9876, mobile/text# 519-829-6161.
Description: Want to have fun with your horse? "Play Days" at Fina Vista Farm were born from people asking if we could offer "pony camp" good times for adults as well, offering fun for all ages. These days focus on building your relationship with your horse using some riding exercises, dressage for gait and a variety of games and obstacles. A portion of the fun-filled day will be in the outdoor ring and a portion out in the woods. Fina Vista Farm is located in the lovely rolling Oak Hills just East of Stirling, and the trails in the woods will be where we head after lunch. PlayDays are for any level horse and rider, but it is a requirement that you feel comfortable enough with your horse that you can leave the "safety" of the ring. We will also be playing some Horse Soccer, taking a relaxing trail ride and enjoying some fun, friendly competition and also enjoying a fantastic midday break with local specialties on the menu! So grab a few friends or family and get in touch to book your PlayDay.
Your host: Camilla has been riding all her life, discovering the joys of gaited horses 19 years ago. She and her family own Fina Vista Farm where she offers lessons, clinics, trail rides and leasing on her Paso Fino Horses. She has placed at Nationals in the US 10 times (winning in Obstacle Challenge and Freestyle in 2014), won Craig Cameron's Extreme Cowboy Race, the Canadian and North American Wind Rider Challenge, performed Musical Freestyles and done many demos everywhere from Toronto to the World Equestrian Games. Come meet her and the 10 Paso Fino horses that live at Fina Vista Farm and always like to play!
Mercy and Camilla to return to the Can-Am Equine Expo!
This year Camilla Willings and her Paso Fino stallion, Mercenario deLa Libertad ("Mercy") will compete in the Extreme Cowboy Shootout Race at CanAm. So please come out and cheer them on. Oh and don't forget to bring Mercy some treats to make the dude happy. (ie. apples, carrots, cookies, mints...)
Dates: Friday March 31st - Sunday April 2nd, 2017
Location: Markham Fairgrounds, Markham, Ontario
Gates open 9am daily.
Info: CanAm Equine Expo Website
Dates: Friday March 31st - Sunday April 2nd, 2017
Location: Markham Fairgrounds, Markham, Ontario
Gates open 9am daily.
Info: CanAm Equine Expo Website
Musical Freestyle Challenge
Location: Fina Vista Farm, 1008 Tuftsville Road
Date: Sunday April 23rd, 2017, 1:00pm
Cost: $20/per rider. Prizes for all.
Info: This is a for fun challenge to get the kids' creative juices flowing. They are performing musical rides to music of their own choosing and their own choreography. Come out and cheer them on and be entertained! No cost for spectators. BYO lawnchair. The Fina Comida snack/drinks truck will be open.
Date: Sunday April 23rd, 2017, 1:00pm
Cost: $20/per rider. Prizes for all.
Info: This is a for fun challenge to get the kids' creative juices flowing. They are performing musical rides to music of their own choosing and their own choreography. Come out and cheer them on and be entertained! No cost for spectators. BYO lawnchair. The Fina Comida snack/drinks truck will be open.
Caledon Fair Gaited Horse Show
Location: Caledon Fairgrounds
Date: TBA
Classlist: click here.
Info: Caledon Fair Facebook Page
Contact: Christine Onodi, 16282 The Gore Road, Caledon, ON L7C 3E6
Phone Inquiries: 905-880-7126 | email: christineonodi@gmail.com
The Gait horse show is just one of the many events happening that weekend at the Caledon Agricultural Fair that weekend. For more info go to www.caledonfairgrounds.ca.
BBQ Chicken dinner which will be from 4pm - 7pm.
Current Show Class List & Schedule and Registration forms are available by emailing caledongaitedhorseshow@gmail.com
Date: TBA
Classlist: click here.
Info: Caledon Fair Facebook Page
Contact: Christine Onodi, 16282 The Gore Road, Caledon, ON L7C 3E6
Phone Inquiries: 905-880-7126 | email: christineonodi@gmail.com
The Gait horse show is just one of the many events happening that weekend at the Caledon Agricultural Fair that weekend. For more info go to www.caledonfairgrounds.ca.
BBQ Chicken dinner which will be from 4pm - 7pm.
Current Show Class List & Schedule and Registration forms are available by emailing caledongaitedhorseshow@gmail.com
CCPFHA Clinic with Michael Gascon
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PRESENTING MICHAEL GASCON Horsemanship Clinic JUNE 16-18th, 2017
Where: Fina Vista Farm Time: noon Friday, 9am Saturday and Sunday Limited horse/rider spots to 8 per day. Rider spots are now filled. Contact organizors to be added to wait list. INFO: See Link for Auditing info, accomodations, pricing etc. http://www.centralcanadapfha.com/PDF/CCPFHA-2017-Clinic-final.pdf |
FVF MARCH BREAK AND SUMMER CAMPS - CAMP FINA VISTA
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Fina Vista Farm offers Summer Day Camp!
Kids 6 and up can experience days full of fun and adventure on the farm. Activities include horseback riding and horse management, nature hikes, and forest challenges, fort building, daily crafts, archery, swimming and more. Camper riding demo and craft show for families on Friday at 4pm. potluck snacks and treats welcome. Space is limited to 12 campers per session. We sold out last 2 years, so book early to avoid disappointment. Camp runs from 9am to 4pm daily. (extended care available on request) Available Weeks: March Break, July 24-28th, 2016 and August 7-11th, 2017 $250/week (10% sibling discount) SEE ALL CAMP INFO AND REGISTRATION FORMS AT: http://finavistafarm.weebly.com/camps.html |
Sutton Fair Horse Show - Gaited Classes!
Date: TBA
Location: Sutton Fair Grounds, Sutton, Ont.
This event is a well recognized yearly fair where many classes of horses are exhibited. Each year their committee offers classes for gaited horses and all gaited breeds are invited to attend. This year there will be 20 or so classes divided up into Open Gaited, Fun classes, Mountain Horse and Paso Fino.
For more information: Sutton Fair website
Location: Sutton Fair Grounds, Sutton, Ont.
This event is a well recognized yearly fair where many classes of horses are exhibited. Each year their committee offers classes for gaited horses and all gaited breeds are invited to attend. This year there will be 20 or so classes divided up into Open Gaited, Fun classes, Mountain Horse and Paso Fino.
For more information: Sutton Fair website
FVF PASO FINO HORSE SHOW
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Location: Fina Vista Farm, 1008 Tuftsville Road, Stirling, ON, K0K 3E0
Date: Sunday August 13th, 2016, 9:30am start Contact: Camilla Willings, 613-395-9876, mobile/text: 519-829-6161 A fun-filled Paso Fino Show in association with CCPFHA. Lots of chances for everyone to show. Gait classes, Games, Ribbons, Obstacles, Speed and Costumes! Open to all Paso Finos and their riders. Students welcome. Details and registration forms coming soon. Save the Date! |
CCPFHA Damascus Lake Trail Ride at Oz Farms (former site of Fina Vista Farm)
Hosted by: Central Canada Paso Fino Horse Association
Location: Oz Farms, 8853 Wellington Road, Damascus, Ontario
Dates: TBA
Location: Oz Farms, 8853 Wellington Road, Damascus, Ontario
Dates: TBA
CCPFHA Copeland Forest Weekend Trail Ride
Presented by: Central Canada Paso Fino Horse Association
Date: TBA
Location: Copeland Forest, near Barrie, Ontario
Come out and enjoy a day or two on the beautiful sandy trails of the Copeland Forest. Open to anyone.
No charge with byo brown bag lunch.
Contact: Diane Vollick or 705-686-3727
Date: TBA
Location: Copeland Forest, near Barrie, Ontario
Come out and enjoy a day or two on the beautiful sandy trails of the Copeland Forest. Open to anyone.
No charge with byo brown bag lunch.
Contact: Diane Vollick or 705-686-3727
CCPFHA Dufferin Forest Trail Ride
Presented by: Central Canada Paso Fino Horse Association
Location: Dufferin Forest, Mansfield Ontario
Dates: TBA
Gorgeous sandy trails that stretch form miles in the Dufferin Forest.
For full details and registration information check the CCPFHA website.
contact: Denise Chandler, 705-424-6712, petisepasofinos@aol.com
Location: Dufferin Forest, Mansfield Ontario
Dates: TBA
Gorgeous sandy trails that stretch form miles in the Dufferin Forest.
For full details and registration information check the CCPFHA website.
contact: Denise Chandler, 705-424-6712, petisepasofinos@aol.com
Kingston Fair - Gaited Horse Show
Date: Saturday September 16th, 2019
Location: Kingston |Fairgrounds
New for 2016 a gaited horse show at the Kingston Fall Fair. Classes for all gaited breeds. Class fees individual or flat rate. Be sure to come out with your gaited horse and show them how we do!
Contact: Pauline Allison
INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/105715939916720/
Location: Kingston |Fairgrounds
New for 2016 a gaited horse show at the Kingston Fall Fair. Classes for all gaited breeds. Class fees individual or flat rate. Be sure to come out with your gaited horse and show them how we do!
Contact: Pauline Allison
INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/105715939916720/
Lindsay Horse Expo - Gaited Horse Show
Date: TBALocation: Lindsay Fairgrounds, Lindsay, Ontario
This event is a well recognized yearly fair where many classes of horses are exhibited. Each year their committee offers classes for gaited horses and all gaited breeds are invited to attend.
For more info: Lindsay Fair Website
For More Information on this and other Gaited Horse Group of Ontario events, check the GHGO fb event page.
This event is a well recognized yearly fair where many classes of horses are exhibited. Each year their committee offers classes for gaited horses and all gaited breeds are invited to attend.
For more info: Lindsay Fair Website
For More Information on this and other Gaited Horse Group of Ontario events, check the GHGO fb event page.
Sunrise Hoofbeat Challenge
Date: TBA
Time: Ride registration at 10am, ride at 11am.
Location: Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre, Puslinch, ON
This pledge/sponsor event is an important fundraiser for a very worthy cause. Sunrise is hoping that you can participate by riding your horse, walking your dog, walking yourself or donating prizes,etc. Maybe you can gather up a group and come together. It is a wonderful day and participating with a minimum amount of $50.00 worth of pledges entitles you to a free BBQ lunch, Sunrise T-shirt, ribbon for your horse, goodies for your dog, super prizes, gifts, etc.
Contact: Joan at 519-837-0558 ext.21 joan@sunrise-therapeutic.ca
Visit Sunrise Website for more information.
Paso Fino Horse Association Grand National Show
Date: September 17-23rd, 2017
Location: Perry, Georgia
For more info: PFHA Website
PFHA Grand Nationals Facebook Page
Location: Perry, Georgia
For more info: PFHA Website
PFHA Grand Nationals Facebook Page
Erin Fall Fair Gaited Horse Show
Date: October 7th, 2017
Location: Erin Fairgrounds, Erin, Ont.
This is a great Fall Fair for horse-lovers with many participants on all kinds of horses. For the past few years they have offered gaited horse classes, with open gaited classes and breed-specific gaited classes. Turnout is always the best of the fall fairs with regards to gaited horses. With no entry fees and cash prizes - this is guaranteed good times, people!
For more info: Erin Fair Website
Location: Erin Fairgrounds, Erin, Ont.
This is a great Fall Fair for horse-lovers with many participants on all kinds of horses. For the past few years they have offered gaited horse classes, with open gaited classes and breed-specific gaited classes. Turnout is always the best of the fall fairs with regards to gaited horses. With no entry fees and cash prizes - this is guaranteed good times, people!
For more info: Erin Fair Website
Royal Winter Fair
Date: November 3rd-12th, 2017
Location: Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, ON
For more info: Royal Winter Fair Website
Location: Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto, ON
For more info: Royal Winter Fair Website
CCPFHA Christmas Party and Dinner
Hosted By: CCPFHA
Location:
Date: TBA
Highlights: A beautiful location, an excellent meal, a great price, good friends, beautiful slide show, a Silent Auction, free membership draw and High Point awards presentation.
Check here for more details.
See photos of members and their horses here.
(pictured right: Denise Chandler presents Emma Peirson with the CCPFHA High Point Youth award for 2011)
Location:
Date: TBA
Highlights: A beautiful location, an excellent meal, a great price, good friends, beautiful slide show, a Silent Auction, free membership draw and High Point awards presentation.
Check here for more details.
See photos of members and their horses here.
(pictured right: Denise Chandler presents Emma Peirson with the CCPFHA High Point Youth award for 2011)
