Thursday, September 11, 2008

Almaguin Horse Show north of Toronto and Muskoka


At the Strong Agricultural Grounds adjacent to Sundridge Arena get out and enjoy the Annual Almaguin Horse Show. Free show and free parking at the south end of Sundridge off Highway 11.

Enjoy Open Barrel Race and Open Western Pleasure.

Registration begins at 8am and closes at 2pm.

The show is hosted by Milne Quarter Horses at the Sundridge Fairgrounds in the Almaguin Highlands at the end of July.

Contact Rachel Milne at 705-386-0530 or contact Doris Milne at 705-386-0284

For loads of activities and accommodations in the Almaguin Highlands visit Almaguin Vacation





Monday, September 8, 2008

Iceland Horse Show Magnetawan in the Almaguin Highlands

Come and watch special horses perform in June every year at 2245 Ahmic Lake Road in Magnetawan.
Magnetawan is located in the Almaguin Highlands near Algonquin Park and Muskoka.
Bring family, friends, folding chairs and bug spray and enjoy a day outdoors. Meet friendly people and horses.
This unique event will take place rain or shine! Everybody welcome.
No admission fee!
Classes are on Saturday and Sunday
Tasty lunch, coffee and cold beverages will be available at the competition grounds both days.
For more information call 1-705-387-4464
For information on accommodations contact Sand Lake Cottages & Inn and for information on attractions visit Almaguin Vacation.

Friday, September 5, 2008

Trillium Spring Show at Knowlton Ridge Equestrian Centre Powassan



The Trillium Show in Powassan draws about 80 riders from across the northeastern region in Ontario. Riders compete at the A Level and then on to the nationals.

This show is held in the spring and fall of every year. The top riders from this show goes on to Toronto to compete and then the nationals. The Ontario finals are held in Orangeville in September.

Knowlton Ridge has its outdoor show ring designed to meet the provincial hunter and jumper show requirements in order to be approved for hosting Trillium events. In the near future Gord Cardwell owner of Knowlton Ridge in the Almaguin Highlands is hoping to host A Level shows also at the same location. For more information on Knowlton Ridge visit their website at

The Almaguin Highlands is a great place to get out and enjoy horses year round. The area offers horseback riding, wagon rides, horseback lessons and sleigh rides.

For more information on area activities contact Almaguin Vacation in the Almaguin Highlands just outside of Muskoka near Huntsville, Ontario.

For more information on accommodations contact Sand Lake Cottages & Inn also located in the Almaguin Highlands which is also near Algonquin Park.