Southern Ontario Trail Riders Club

06/06/2026

🐴📣 JUNE 7 ENGLISH SERIES – ORDER OF GO NOW AVAILABLE! 📣🐴

The Order of Go for Sunday's English Series show is now available!

📄 View it here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/189si4ux49L1VtOsvkoF5mVjQu0Leo4X2/view?usp=drive_link

Or find it on our website:
https://www.southernontariotrailriders.com/showinformation/

⏰ Important Day-Of Information:

🚪 Gates Open: 8:00 a.m.
📝 Registration Opens: 8:00 a.m.
⏱️ Registration Closes: 8:45 a.m.
🐴 First Class: 9:00 a.m.

Last-minute entries are welcome on show day but will be subject to a $10 late fee.

☀️ We're expecting warm weather, so please remember to bring plenty of water for both yourself and your horse.

🍦 Sweet Cones will be on-site throughout the day with food and refreshments available for purchase.

🐎 The gaming pen will be open all day for warm-ups. Please be respectful of other riders, share the space, and follow proper arena etiquette to ensure everyone has a safe and positive experience.

📖 If this is your first time showing with SOTC, please take a few moments to review our Rule Book and familiarize yourself with our grounds rules, safety policies, and expectations. The Rule Book can be found on our website.

📸 HM Photography will be on-site as our official show photographer, capturing all the action throughout the day.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to Karen Wiggins Goetz and the team at Maplegrove Equestrian Centre for generously loaning us additional jumps to help create a fantastic course for our riders.

Most importantly, have fun, ride safe, support one another, and enjoy the day. We are excited to welcome everyone to the first show of our new English Series and can't wait to see you in the ring! 💚

06/05/2026

🐴✨ GET TO KNOW YOUR JUDGE — JUNE 7 ENGLISH SERIES ✨🐴

With a big turnout expected this Sunday, we’re excited to introduce the judge for our inaugural SOTC English Series show, and extend a huge thank you for generously sharing her time, experience, and expertise with our riders.

We are very grateful to welcome Kate Lloyd to the judge’s booth this weekend.

Kate brings a deep and well-rounded background in the equestrian world, having competed across multiple disciplines at high levels, including:

• Eventing up to Intermediate (National) and CCI** (International)
• 1.20m Show Jumping
• 3’3” Hunter divisions
• Third Level Dressage at rated competitions

She has competed on a wide variety of horses and brings a practical, horse-first perspective to everything she does in the sport.

Kate has also taken part in the Thoroughbred Makeover with both her own horses and client horses, holds her full A Level Pony Club certification, and continues to expand her horsemanship across disciplines. (Including recreational team sorting, which she’ll tell you she was “terrible at,” but we appreciate the effort anyway 😉)

Most importantly, we’re incredibly thankful for people like Kate who give back to the sport by sharing their knowledge, experience, and passion with the next generation of riders. Our shows simply wouldn’t be possible without individuals who step up and support the community in this way.

Please join us in giving her a warm SOTC welcome this Sunday! 💚🐴

06/03/2026

🏆 Horse Power Car Show – Winner Announcement!

What an incredible day! We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who came out to support the Horse Power Car Show. From the amazing vehicles on display to the spectators, vendors, sponsors, and volunteers, you all helped make this event a great success.

Congratulations to all of our award winners! Your hard work, dedication, and passion for your vehicles truly stood out. We were honored to have so many outstanding entries and the competition was tough.

Most importantly, thank you to our volunteers and sponsors. Events like this simply wouldn’t be possible without you.
Paige Denise
Abigail St Pierre
Melanie Wolters
Easton Philpott
Alexandrea Coombe
Kyle O’Donnell
Kevin O’Donnell
Carrie O'Donnell Spanswick
Keelie O'Donnell

JH Restorations
Silverwax detailing products

To everyone who attended, thank you for spending your day with us and helping create such a fun and welcoming atmosphere. We hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did!

Be sure to check out the photos and winner announcements below. We can’t wait to see everyone again at our next Horse Power Car Show on September 13th!

🚗🏁 Thank you for making Horse Power Car Show a success! 🏁🚗

06/03/2026

🚨 REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TODAY! 🚨

Today's your last chance to register for the inaugural SOTC English Series show on June 7! 🐴✨

We're excited to see a great group of riders already signed up and we'd love to add a few more names to the list before entries close tonight.

Whether you're a first-time exhibitor looking to gain experience or a seasoned competitor ready to hit the ring, there's a place for you at SOTC.

🐴 Hunter Classes
🏇 Jumper Rounds
💚 Friendly, welcoming atmosphere
🌿 Community-focused showing experience

⏰ Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. tonight! Any entries after will be subject to a $10 late fee day of the show!

🔗 Register here:
https://forms.gle/bfPr3vrjhKF7imFh6

We can't wait to welcome everyone to the first show of our brand-new English Series this Sunday!

Gates open at 8:00am. Registration table for late entries open from 8:00-8:45am. Start time 9:00am. There will be a secondary pen open for warmups all day. Event Address: 10800 S Talbot Rd, Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0 Contact us by e-mail for any questions/clarifications [email protected] *...

06/02/2026

🎱 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR UPCOMING BINGOS! 🎱

Our bingo volunteers help generate important funds that support the Southern Ontario Trail Riders Club, our grounds, and the events we offer throughout the season.

We are currently looking for one volunteer for each of the following shifts:

📅 Friday, June 5
⏰ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

📅 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Interested? Please message Ashlyn to claim a shift!

🎟️ Bonus Incentive!

Every time you volunteer at an SOTC event, you'll receive one ballot for our season-long volunteer appreciation draw.

This year, one lucky volunteer will win a night out with 4 tickets to a Windsor Spitfires game during the 2026-2027 season, generously donated by the Windsor Spitfires.

Whether you volunteer at a bingo, horse show, car show, work day, or another club event, you'll earn a ballot for each event you help with.

Our club runs on volunteers, and every shift—big or small—helps keep SOTC thriving for our members and community.

Thank you for supporting your club! ❤️🐴

06/02/2026

Tonights meeting link

06/02/2026

🎉🏒 VOLUNTEER & WIN WINDSOR SPITFIRES TICKETS! 🏒🎉

We're excited to announce a fantastic new volunteer incentive for the 2026 season!

Thanks to a generous donation from the Windsor Spitfires, one lucky SOTC volunteer will win 4 tickets to a Windsor Spitfires home game during the 2026-2027 season!

🏒 A perfect family night out
🏒 Great seats to cheer on the Spits
🏒 Just in time for the start of hockey season

So how do you enter?

🎟️ Every time you volunteer at an SOTC event, you'll receive one ballot for the draw!

That includes:
🐴 Horse Shows
🎱 Bingos
🚗 Horsepower Car Show
🌿 Work Days & Special Events
🤝 Other volunteer opportunities throughout the season

The more you volunteer, the more chances you'll have to win!

As a volunteer-driven organization, we rely on our community to help make our events possible. Whether you're helping at the gate, setting up rings, assisting at a bingo, or supporting one of our fundraising events, every volunteer hour makes a difference.

We're also incredibly grateful to the Windsor Spitfires for supporting our club and recognizing the importance of community involvement. Hockey has long been a cornerstone of Windsor-Essex, bringing people together and creating unforgettable memories for local families. Much like our horse community, it thrives because of passionate people who step up and get involved.

And really, what says Windsor more than horses and hockey? ❤️

The winning ticket will be drawn at the conclusion of our 2026 show season, just in time for puck drop on another exciting Spitfires season.

Who's ready to start collecting ballots? 🎟️🏒🐴
Fill out the volunteer form: https://forms.gle/a6YyMgo1b1pHBM2X8

*Note: filling out the volunteer form does not gain you a raffle ticket - you must fulfil your volunteer committment*
*Note: filling out the volunteer form does not gain you a raffle ticket - you must fulfil your volunteer commitment*

06/02/2026

Reminder members - first Tuesday of every month we host our in person meetings, and would ya look at that! It’s the first Tuesday of the month!

See you at the monthly meeting tonight!

06/01/2026

🎉🐴 COMMUNITY FEEDBACK HEARD — JUMPER ROUNDS ARE COMING TO THE SOTC ENGLISH SERIES! 🐴🎉

We’ve been listening to the local English riding community, and one message came through loud and clear:

✨ You want jumpers! ✨

As part of our commitment to building a welcoming, inclusive, and community-driven English series, we are excited to announce that **Jumper Rounds have been added to our June 7th show schedule!**

🏇 umper Format:
• Timed Speed Course
• Table C Scoring
• 4 seconds added for each fault

Our goal with this series has always been to create local opportunities for riders to get in the ring, gain experience, have fun, and enjoy a positive show environment. Adding jumper classes is one more way we can make this series accessible to more riders and horses in our community.

📅 SOTC English Series Show #1
📍 Southern Ontario Trail Riders Club Grounds
🗓️ June 7, 2026

📣 Registration Deadline Extended!
Entries will now be accepted until **11:59 p.m. on June 3rd.**

🔗 Register here:
https://forms.gle/bfPr3vrjhKF7imFh6

⚠️ Already submitted your hunter entry but want to add or switch classes?
No problem! Please reach out to us and we'll be happy to update your registration.

📋 Important Reminder for Competitors:
All riders will be required to complete a liability waiver on the day of the show and provide proof of valid equine sport insurance during check-in.

Whether you're a hunter rider, a jumper rider, or both, we can't wait to welcome you to the first show of our brand-new English Series.

See you June 7! 💚🐴

05/31/2026

🚗🔥 TODAY'S THE DAY! 🔥🚗

The cars are already rolling in and we've got some incredible rides on the grounds this morning! 👀🏁

If you're looking for something to do today, come on out to the SOTC Horsepower Car Show and check out an amazing lineup of classic cars, customs, trucks, muscle cars, and more.

📍 10800 South Talbot Rd, Maidstone
⏰ Registration is open and vehicles are arriving now!

Don't forget — the first 50 registered vehicles receive a commemorative dash plaque while supplies last! 🏆

Bring the family, grab some photos, meet fellow enthusiasts, and spend the day surrounded by horsepower.

Tag a friend who needs to see these cars and come join us! 🚘💨