our mission
That through experience gained at our shows, competitors are prepared to compete at Bronze and beyond. By encouraging horses and riders to develop confidence and obtain experience in a safe environment, we provide a means in which to learn how to compete. By having courses designed by trained, licensed course designers and judged by Equestrian Canada licensed and accredited judges. By continuing to offer paramedic coverage second to none. In our area, most Bronze shows are run in conjunction with a Silver/Trillium show, at these shows riders can become familiar with the expectations of the next level circuit and know when they are ready to move up. This is what sets the Bronze/OVPSC circuit apart from other unsanctioned events that may not have the same safety measures and consistencies in place for the benefit, safety and education of the horse and rider.
memberships
EC BRONZE LEVEL
Equestrian Canada (EC)
National Sport Organization
OE
Ontario Equestrian (OE)
Provincial Sport Organization
Every owner and rider showing on the OVPSC Bronze circuit must have a current Ontario Equestrian membership and a minimum of a Bronze Equestrian Canada Sport Licence. Temporary sport licences will NOT be available for purchase at competitions but annual licences will be available for purchase. Competitors who cannot provide proof of a current and valid EC Bronze Sport Licence, and choose not to purchase one that day, CANNOT COMPETE. Any questions regarding memberships/sport licences can be directed to any executive member. We strongly encourage you to purchase your memberships/sport licences in advance of competitions.
online entries
OVPSC competitions use Show Management System for submitting online entries for all competitions.
pointed divisions
2023 Bronze Divisions
Being introduced for 2023, the THJA Eastern Zone will be offering a Bronze level Cross Rails division that will be designated as a THJA championship qualifying division. See specifications below.
The THJA Eastern Zone continues to offer two other Bronze level divisions that will be designated as THJA championship qualifying divisions. These are the 0.75 m Open Jumper and 2’3” Open Hunter divisions that were introduced in 2022. See specifications below.
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These three divisions will be offered at Trillium Championships and OVPSC Ottawa Regional Finals. If they meet eligibility requirements, horse/rider combinations may be eligible to compete at both finals and may be eligible for both sets of year-end circuit awards.
Membership requirements
Each entrant (rider and owner) in these divisions must be an EC Bronze Sport Licence Holder and OE or respective PTSO Member. In addition, those wishing to accumulate points towards Trillium Championships qualification and THJA Eastern Zone circuit awards, must also be a member of the THJA (Rider and owner - Join THJA) and pay the $10 THJA Levy on a per show basis, included on the entry form. (Those competitors not wishing to accumulate Trillium points will not be charged the THJA Levy).
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A reminder that points are only accrued from the date that appropriate memberships are in place. Points cannot be accrued retroactively.
Point Accumulation
Points for all entrants in these three divisions will be accumulated for OVPSC circuit awards and Ottawa Regional Finals qualification.
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Only those entrants with current THJA memberships and who have paid THJA levies will accumulate points in these three divisions towards THJA Eastern Zone circuit awards and Trillium Championships qualification.
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Division Specifications
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THJA/OVPSC Bronze Divisions:
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*NEW* CROSS RAILS - Open to all horses and ponies, distances will not be adjusted. Riders may only cross enter into age-appropriate equitation on the flat and hack division.
0.75m JUMPER DIVISION - Open to horses and ponies. Maximum spread 0.85m. Combination limited to two (2) stride oxer to vertical only or vertical to vertical. (Replaces the previous Bronze Jumper 0.80m division)
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2'3" OPEN HUNTER DIVISION - Open to all horses and ponies, distances will not be adjusted. (Replaces the previous 2’3” Bronze Child/Adult division)
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Entries are subject to the specifications of any other division in which they wish to compete, including EC membership rules. THJA entries are eligible to compete in their respective Trillium equitation on the flat classes and the Hack Division provided both owner and rider have an EC Silver Sport Licence (Equitation and Hack division) and EC Horse Recordings (Equitation classes) as per EC rules.
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OVPSC Bronze Divisions:
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BRONZE JUMPER 0.65m - Open to horses and ponies. Consists of three Table A 0.65m classes. Maximum spread 0.50m. No combinations. (Replaces the previous Bronze Jumper 0.70m division)
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BRONZE JUMPER EQUITATION 0.70m-0.75m – Jump height 0.70m - 0.75m. Not open to professional riders.
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INTRO HUNTER - Maximum jump height of 18”. Open to beginner riders only in their first or second year of showing, no age limit. Riders may cross enter into 2'0" Hunter, Pre-Novice or School Horse as long as they meet division qualifications. Horses and ponies permitted to trot their lead changes. To be judged as a hunter division.
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PRE-NOVICE – Maximum jump height of 2'0". Intended for riders in their first year of showing (with the exception of the Intro Hunter or beginner divisions). Not open to professionals or riders competing in any division over 2'3" on any circuit. Distances will not be adjusted. Horses and ponies permitted to trot their lead changes. To be judged as a hunter division. Riders may cross enter into 2'0" Hunter or Intro Hunter as long as they meet division qualifications. If not competing in Intro Hunter, these riders may cross enter into the 2’3” Open Hunter division.
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SCHOOL HORSE – Maximum jump height of 2'0". Open to riders enrolled in a weekly lesson program riding horses or ponies, owned by, or leased to a riding school, and used regularly in a riding school lesson program. Not open to professionals or riders competing in any division over 2'3" on any circuit. Distances will not be adjusted. Horses and ponies permitted to trot their lead changes. To be judged as a hunter division. Please note: A school horse is a horse or pony ridden by different riders on a regular basis in an ongoing lesson program. If horse/pony is full-leased to a rider it is not considered a school horse.
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2’0” BRONZE HUNTER - Maximum jump height of 2'0". Open to all riders, horses and ponies. Distances will not be adjusted for ponies. No oxers.
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BRONZE HUNTER EQUITATION OVER FENCES and ON THE FLAT - Maximum jump height of 2’0”. Open to riders entered in 2’3” and under divisions, and open to eligible riders in the 2’0” Hunter or 2’3” Open Hunter divisions.
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BRONZE SHOWS MAY ADD SPECIALTY CLASSES AT THEIR DISCRETION.
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TRAINING HUNTER - Non-core, non-pointed classes. Open to all riders, horses and ponies. Distances will not be adjusted for ponies. Offered at the discretion of show management.
executive committee
