English Schooling Horse Show #3 Powassan

Powassan is located in the Almaguin Highlands north of Muskoka, west of Parrysound and south of North Bay.  Almaaguin Highlands is known for amazing beaches, cottage resorts, bed and breakfast, motels and cottage rentals.
At the beginning of May go to Powassan for the annual English Schooling Show #3 hosted by Knowlton Ridge Equestrian Centre.  This annual events brings out lots of visitors with free admission and there is also refreshments available.   
For more information on this event call 705-724-1313.

Knowlton Ridge Equestrian Centre Powassan

The Knowlton Ridge Equestrian Centre is located on Main Street North in Powassan.  The Almaguin Highlands has so much to offer for families throughout the year and this is one of them.  Kids can enjoy march break Camps, overnight camps, day camps, seminars, clinics, carriage trails, beginner instruction, advanced instruction, trillium show and pony club.  Take your family to Powassan this year and check out this great centre for the whole family to enjoy. 
The Almaguin Highlands area has so much to offer, make sure you make the area one of your trips this year.  Contact Danette Evely at Sand Lake Cottage Rentals for area fun.

Forrestview Farms Cowboy Rodeo and Fun Day

On the first weekend in May come to the Almaguin Highlands near Muskoka and Algonquin Park and stay at a cottage resort. Spend your weekend enjoying the Forrestview Farm Cowboy Rodeo and Fun Day. Located at 126 Leggett's Road in Katrine, Ontario.

Cowboys and Cowgirls wanted and the entry booth opens at 10am. Spectator day pass is $4.00 and Day pass and pig roast is $10/adult and $7.50/child.

All Cowboys / competitors get in free and the cost for the cowboys pig roast is $6/adult and $4/child.

Division Champions will receive belt buckles. Events start at 11am with Stick Horse Barrel Race, Dummy Calf Roping, Muttin Bustin, Mechanical Bull Riding 3 Divisions and Chicken Run.

The Events on horseback include Lead Line Barrel Race, Lead Line Tie a Ribbon on a Goat, Lead Line Dummy Calf Roping and Int. Riders, Youth Barrels, Youth Goat Tie and Dummy Calf Roping. Seniors and Adults over 18 enjoy Barrel Race, Goat Tie and Dummy Calf Roping.

Pig Roast and Award Ceremony is at 6pm.

Contact Julie at 1-705-382-9760 or email forrestviewfarms@netscape.ca

View Forrestview Farms Website for more details.

Take your family away for a fun weekend and check out loads of fun things to do in the Almaguin Highlands at Almaguin Vacation

The Almaguin Highlands is located north of Huntsville near Algonquin Park. The area has amazing beaches and loads of Cottage Resorts and Private Cottage Rentals.

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.

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

http://knowltonridgeequestrian.com

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.