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Giddy Up and Go Summer Riding Camp 2018
Registration NOW OPEN!

Our annual summer riding camp programme is open to horse lovers of all ages and experience levels. Spend a few summer days immersed in the equine world, with our knowledgeable riding instructors, that make our camps fun, engaging, safe and educational.
Please visit our Summer Camp page to view the various camp options being offered.
Space is limited so please register early to avoid disappointment!

Arena Rental

Interested in gaining access to an indoor riding arena during these frigid winter months, and icy riding conditions?
As the temperatures plummet and riding outdoors becomes challenging and unpleasant, renting our Olympic sized indoor arena may be the perfect solution to maintaining your horse's body condition and training.

More information can be found on our Facility page.

Facility

Jump Schooling Week
Winter 2018

This week's Jump Schooling Week will take place from March 24 - 31st. The focus of this month's Jump Schooling Week is gymnastics jumping.

The gymnastic closest to the gate is intended to be jumped from a trot and is set up in phases. Begin with phase 1 and if success and confidence is achieved you can add back phase two and eventually phase 3. The white boxes are used for this line as they are quickly adjustable and have no cups and pins to remove and add back for riding school practice. They can easily be turned into x-rails if needed too.

Upcoming Events

BECOME PART OF THE SSMHPC TEAM

We currently have a couple opportunities for your consideration if you are looking to become involved at Strathclair Farm. As a stable hand you will be provided with hands-on work, caring for our equines and stable. If you're not interested in getting your hands dirty, we are also searching for an additional individual to assist our bookkeeper with managing finances and our farm budget.

Stable Hand Employment Opportunity
2018

SSMHPC Board of Directors Posting: Treasurer
2018

Strathclair Farm is seeking a casual, part-time stable hand. Successful applicants will have experience handling horses and will be responsible for feeding and turning out/bringing in all horses at the farm, including blanket changes, and any other horse needs. Cleaning stalls and setting up grain will also be required in addition to a variety of other farm related duties. 10 hours per week are guaranteed, however applicants must be available on an on-call basis and must be available weekends. Wage will be $14.00 per hour ($13.50 per hour under 18 years of age).

Please apply by submitting resume and references to:

ssmhpc@gmail.com

Subject line should read: Directors of Staff, RE: Stable Hand

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

The Sault Ste Marie Horse and Pony Club is looking for an individual who has a background in Financial Services to sit on the Board of Directors in the role of Treasurer/Director of Finance.

The Sault Ste. Marie Horse and Pony Club is a not for profit corporation that was established in 1969 at Strathclair Farm. We are focused on providing a safe and fun environment for the community to learn about and enjoy horses through hands-on experiences, in a variety of equestrian disciplines. The farm is operated by a volunteer Board of Directors.

The Treasurer/Director of Finance is responsible for:

- overseeing and managing the farm's finances (assets, liabilities, revenue, etc.) to -
- leading the preparation of the budget and ensure that funds in the farm’s account are sufficient to cover expenses
- ensuring that all farm bills and expenses are paid in an efficient and timely manner, including signing payroll cheques
- being familiar with various methods of payment such as e-transfer, cheque, cash
- providing all financial information to the farm’s bookkeeper who manages the payroll, books and taxes

This position requires attendance at bi-monthly board meetings, to participate in occasional membership and grant committee meetings and to attend the Annual General Meeting.

The successful Applicant will have experience with managing finances, maintaining expense forms and managing payments. It is not a requirement to have horse knowledge or experience around horses. Previous experience with government grants/funding and applications is considered an asset. Please note that this is a volunteer position.

Interested candidates: please submit a detailed letter of interest, along with a short biography to:

ssmhpc@gmail.com

Attention: Board of Directors.

February
2017

In The News

Strathclair Farm is pleased to announce the return of Coach Tina Breed beginning Friday, February 17 2017. Tina is a lifetime member of SSMHPC, a nationally certified hunter jumper level 2 coach, certified judge, clinician and 2016 Sault Ste. Marie Sports Hall of Fame Inductee in the coaching category. She brings with her many years of expertise as a rider, coach and trainer, and has brought riders and horses up through the levels from local to international level competition, several of whom have gone on to run their own successful equestrian businesses. Please join us in extending a warm welcome!

Click on the link below to view SooToday Reporting on Tina Breed's induction into the Sault Ste. Marie Sports Hall of Fame.

https://www.sootoday.com/local-sports/sault-ste-maries-newest-hall-of-famers-319507

Pasta Dinner Fundraiser
November 2016

Thank you to everyone that participated in our Pasta Dinner Fundraiser.
Thanks to countless generous donations of prizes and services the event was a great success.
All the funds raised will certainly help to turn our much needed repairs and restorations into a reality!
Stay tuned for upcoming maintenance updates!

Weekend Work Bee
September 2016

Thank you to all the boarders/volunteers
that were able to come out, brave the rain and assist
in the September 10th, Strathclair work day.
Many hands make light work
and this was truly evident in all the work that
was accomplished in the indoor arena and around the farm!
Great team effort everyone and thank you again!

Photographs courtesy of Deena Eddy.

July 2016

Deena and Finnigan
Featured on SooToday

Finnigan become an equine celebrity, as one of our beloved instructors, Deena Eddy introduced SooToday’s Jasmyn Rowley to horseback riding. This being her first time, she was apprehensive and intimidated by his sheer size, but Finnigan's gentle-giant demeanour put her mind at ease. Jasmyn was able to groom, saddle up, and enjoy a leisurely walk around our indoor arena.

Click the link below to view SooToday reporting from Strathclair Farm! https://www.sootoday.com/videos/news/video-meet-finnigan-the-17-hand-high-gentle-giant-331006

Finnigan is generously on loan from Maureen and Vince Sguigna.

June 2016

Reduced Boarding Rates!

We are happy to announce that starting June 1st, our monthly boarding rates will be reduced to $250. Included with stall board your horse will be fed twice a day, blanketed (when needed), turned out early in the morning, and brought inside between 4 and 5 pm. If you would like more information, or a tour of our facility, please contact us below, so we may arrange a time for your visit.

August 2015

http://saultonline.com/2015/08/strathclair-combined-fun-show/

Bringing Cross Country Back to the Sault

On August 29th, Strathclair farm hosted a Summer Combined Fun Show. Dressage, Versatility, Show Jumping, and Western Events were included, in addition to newly added Cross Country events. This was most definitely a memorable end to the summer for all our participants and spectators. Final Standings and additional photographs were published in the attached news article.

Our Summer Camps on CTV News!

July 2015

http://northernontario.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=657980

Our Strathclair Summer Camps were featured on CTV news!
If you or someone you know would be interested in enrolling in our summer camp program, visit our Summer Camp page or email ssmhpc@gmail.com for more information.

Summer Camps

A Combination of Fun in the Sun

Stratchlair Farm hosted a Spring Combined Fun Show on Saturday, June 13th. The events consisted of English Style Jumping, Dressage and Western Style Pole Racing, Dash and Barrel Racing.

For additional photographs and final standings please click on the news article link. Thank you to all of our participants, volunteers and sponsors!

June 2015

http://saultonline.com/2015/06/back-in-the-saddle/

Sault Ste. Marie Horse
and Pony Club

Strathclair Farm was generously donated by the Sinclair family to the City of Sault Ste. Marie for sports and recreation; which includes equestrian activities. Since 1969 the Sault Ste. Marie Horse and Pony Club has been bringing opportunities to the community through the passion for horses.

With the largest indoor facility in Sault Ste. Marie we provide an opportunity for year round riding lessons, boarding services, clinics, educational opportunities and horse shows catering to all disciplines.

We strive to be a fun equestrian center for the community!

Contact us about facility rental opportunities to host your equestrian events.