Brightside Equestrian Centre

08/30/2024

🚨 **Schedule Update** 🚨 Due to the rain this afternoon and more expected rain tonight, we're giving the grass a little extra time to dry. Tomorrow's course walk will now start at **10:30 AM**. Thank you for your understanding, and enjoy sleeping in! 🌿🐴

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08/29/2024

Just to ‘Stirrup’ a little more excitement for the weekend…here are all of the course maps for our Working Trail Event this Saturday, Aug 31st.

**We’ve included a blank map for your convenience in case you want to print it and make your own cheat sheets 🐎

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Still need to register? - it’s not too late! https://form.jotform.com/242307481768261

08/29/2024

Bring your appetite … we can’t wait to sink our teeth into the yummy food provided by The Chef’s Wife again this Saturday, Aug 31st at our 2nd Working Trail event! Will we see you there?

Still need to register? https://form.jotform.com/242307481768261

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08/27/2024

The countdown is on….Have you registered yet for Saturday?

Our next Working Trail Show is this Saturday August 31st course walk begins at 9 am

List of events includes:

In Hand Young Horse (4 & under)
In Hand Youth
In Hand Senior

Under Saddle Greenhorn - Youth (any tack)
Under Saddle Greenhorn- Senior (any tack)
Under Saddle Veteran (any tack)

Specialty Class - pole bending (youth & senior)

Registration form is here

https://form.jotform.com/242307481768261

08/07/2024

https://youtu.be/WIOUU_l7uCI?si=8u186ox3HZiof6jh
Thank you Connie Miller for this awesome fun video of our Horse Park!🤩🩷🤠🌟

Join us for a fun, challenging show. All are welcome!!!Brightside Equestrian Center is located at 398141 Concession 10 Owen Sound, ON, Canada N4K 5N8(519) 9...

07/28/2024

What an awesome first Working Trail Show yesterday! Thank you to everyone who helped make the day run smooth and to all of the great competitors who created such an amazing, supportive environment! We look forward to our second show August 31 and the park will remain open for ship in practices! We are excited to see the wonderful moments She Draws with Fire has captured! 🔥♥️💐Please
Show her your support!!

What a beautiful day at Brightside Equestrian Centre for the first Working Trail Show of the year 🧡 As usual I have thousands of photos to w**d through and edit but if you would like to be notified when they are ready you can sign up here: https://shedrawswithfire.shootproof.com/gallery/25085432/

Please note: there will be a small cost for photos this year!

07/27/2024

Today’s the day! We are aiming for a 9am start and can’t wait to see you all! We are so thankful for all of our wonderful sponsors who helped make Show #1 happen! Our food booth will be on site shortly setting up and will provide all of your needs today !

07/25/2024

Here are the courses for this Saturday’s Working Trail Show! Registration is still open until announced otherwise!

07/24/2024

3 days till showtime!!
Have you secured your spot?
Keep an eye for the courses to be posted to our page and if you have any questions ask away!
We LOVE welcoming new participants to the Brightside 😎

07/19/2024

The weather is looking great and registrations are coming in for the first of our Brightside Working Trail Show Series

Come out for a fun day and try out our course with your friends - ship-ins are welcome up to and after show day!

We can’t wait to see you on the Brightside 😎

** registration link 👇🏼

07/12/2024

Registration is OPEN!

Closing July 24 at midnight
PLEASE write your total down and email to the address in the final page (it really helps with the admin and paperwork and we REALLY appreciate it!)

Looking forward to welcome you to the Brightside!

* ship-ins are open as long as the weather permits. Please inquire about availability

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07/05/2024

We are busy getting ready for our first Working Trail show! Mark your calendars ! Saturday, July 27th! Show registration will be open next week and the park is now open for ship ins to practice, message to make your appointment! We hope to see you all here ! 🌟🌟🌟LIKE & SHARE For your chance to win a free pass to the park!!😊😊😊

06/28/2024

We have decided to cancel our clinic tomorrow, the weather will not allow us to enjoy the outdoor obstacles, etc. The park will now be open(weather permitting ), for shipping in to practice ! Thank you for your understanding!

06/24/2024

We are so excited for this weekend’s judges clinic with Mary-Ann Parker! Participants spots have been filled, but we have auditor spots available. We are aiming for a 9 AM start and praying for wonderful weather! Hope to see you all here!

04/11/2024

Welcome to the Brightside Family Darla! We love you so much already!

03/05/2024

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Working Trail Judge’s Clinic on Saturday, June 29th with Mary-Ann Parker! This clinic is designed to assist and prepare participants for the Working Trail Show Series! Come on out for a fun day of learning and improving with Mary-Ann! Cost is $125, $25 to audit, and starting at 9:00am! Spots are filling fast, contact us to secure yours! 🐴

12/29/2023

Buckle up Brightsiders and get ready for our exciting 2024 Working Trail Show Series! Brightside Equestrian Centre presents our Judges Working Trail Preparation Clinic June 29th with Mary-Ann Parker, followed by our Working Trail Show Series July 27th, August 31st, and September 28th! We will also be offering ship in dates for practice all throughout the summer! We are so excited to offer an exciting adventure for you and your horse! Come join the fun! Stay tuned for registration dates in the new year! 🌞🏆🐴

12/29/2023

Buckle up Brightsiders and get ready for our exciting 2024 Working Trail Show Series! Brightside Equestrian Centre presents our Judges Working Trail Preparation Clinic June 28th with Mary-Ann Parker, followed by our Working Trail Show Series July 27th, August 31st, and September 28th! We will also be offering ship in dates for practice all throughout the summer! We are so excited to offer an exciting adventure for you and your horse! Come join the fun! Stay tuned for registration dates in the new year! 🌞🏆🐴

12/26/2023

Merry Christmas from the Brightside! We hope it’s been full of tons of peace, love, joy, and ponies for everybody! Santa was here last night… make sure you check your stockings! ☮️❤️🎄🎅🐴

09/26/2023

As promised, here are the veteran score sheets from this weekend’s show! Thanks again everyone - we hope you had as much fun as we did! 😎❤️🌞

09/25/2023

A huge shoutout to Alex Mehi of She Draws With Fire for taking some sweet pics at our obstacle challenge! Keep an eye on her page for a post full of all the show moments she captured and be sure to give your thanks! 📸❤️🐴

09/23/2023

What an AWESOME day! Thanks to all of our sponsors, vendors, riders, and volunteers for making our first show SUCH a success! We are looking forward to next year and the Brightside series! 😎

Don’t worry, the fun doesn’t stop here - we are keeping the course open for anyone who wants to trailer in to try it out until the weather turns and will open it again in the late spring! 💐

If you have any feedback please share as we are hoping to make each show even better than the last! 🌞

As promised, here are todays score sheets! (Sorry Veterans but I forgot yours at the barn, so we will post those later this week!) 🐴

09/22/2023

We are ready and excited to host our first obstacle challenge TOMORROW! It’s not too late to register, we’d love to have you join us on the Brightside! 😎🌞🐴

8:30 AM: Course Walk
9:00 AM: In-Hand
10:30 AM: Greenhorn
12:00 AM: Veteran
End of Day: Party Mix

09/21/2023

Courses are up! Registration will remain open until we have capped numbers! There will be a course walk at 8:30 AM on Saturday with a start time of 9:00 AM for the in hand classes! Still time to ship in to practice as well! Come on out and have some fun! 🌞🏆🐴

09/20/2023

We have an amazing pop up kitchen arriving bright and early for our show this Saturday! The Chef’s Wife will be set up and ready to go with coffee etc before the show starts! Please come out and support her! We will be posting courses later today and are still accepting ship ins for practice! See you all here! ☮️❤️😊

09/19/2023

Don't forget to fill out the online registration and send your e-transfer so you're ready to go on Saturday! The weather is going to be awesome and so is the course! There's still time to get your registrations in! Keep an eye on the Brightside Equestrian Centre page for the course outlines and an exciting update on our food truck! 🌞🏆🐴

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09/15/2023

We are so thankful to have so many wonderful sponsors and cool prizes for our upcoming obstacle challenge! Nine days til showtime! Registration is still open and folks are shipping in daily to practice the courses! See you here! Spectators welcome! Come on out for a fun day! ☮️❤️😄

09/14/2023

Shoutout to SE Equestrian for the wonderful job on our ribbons! There’s still time to register for our upcoming Obstacle Challenge! We are also still booking ship ins for some practice in the park! 🏆🌞🐴