A few words from our president

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With the first official day of summer right around the corner, I sincerely

hope everyone has had a successful and rewarding foaling/breeding

season.

The Ontario Clydesdale Club has secured our ambassador for 2024.

Claire Schipper will once again be representing the Club at many

events throughout the year. Thank you, Claire, and have fun!

Thank you to Director - Heather Frank and to Leah Everson for

organizing this year’s MacGregor Meat & Seafood fundraising. Taking

on this task is no easy feat and is so appreciated as it is an important

fundraiser for the Club which allows us to support shows and youth

programming.

As well, a hardy thank you also goes out to Director – Larry McLean for

organizing such a tremendous driving clinic. Pictures will be on our

Facebook page.

While Director – Jennilee Starr is busily preparing for the new Youth

Showmanship Program. With the recent roll out of the “Ontario Youth

Clydesdale Draws” page on Facebook. If you haven’t seen it yet, please

check it out and help us support our youth programming.

Time is ticking to get your Ontario Bred & Sired Yearling Stallion or

Mare registered for the 2024 show season. The following are the

qualifying shows for 2024: Essa, Navan, Paisley, Glencoe, The Royal,

Lindsay, Simcoe and The Triple Crown. Please register before July 1 st.

Past President Bryce Toll is well under way with the planning of the OCC

2024 Golf Tournament on July 13th , 2024, at the Wingham Golf &

Curling Club. For anyone interested in participating via Hole

Sponsorship, Prize donation, a round of golf or just to join the golfers for

dinner, please reach out to Bryce at brycetollhotmail.com.

Reminder that 2024 membership renewals are overdue. Membership

applications and payment options are available via our website or

reach out to Patti Hossie at ontarioclydesdaleclub@gmail.com

Please check out the Club website at ontarioclydesdaleclub.org we

welcome your feedback, ideas, and comments. We are always looking

for new photos to post.

I hope to see you all at the Ontario

Clydesdale Club’s many events in

2024!

JDL

Joanne Douglas-Lane

President