Westar Farms – Equestrian show facility hosting events in Hunter, Jumper and Dressage
Enjoy the beautiful show grounds with shade under the maple trees
Gain experience in shows from introductory level to Gold competitions
Our friendly, helpful show volunteers and staff are here to welcome you
Please note that Covid Protocols will be followed at all events
Shows will proceed based on the Provincial guidelines and those of Ottawa Public Health. Any events that, for any reason, aren’t able to run on the originally planned date will be rescheduled where possible.
Progressive Show Levels
Development (Introduction to Competition): Hunter, Equitation and Dressage
Equestrian Skills Development (ESD): Dressage
Bronze: Hunter, Equitation and Jumper
Silver: Hunter, Equitation, Jumper and Dressage
Gold: Dressage
Sponsorship
The support of our generous sponsors helps us offer prize money (in certain classes) and excellent prizes to competitors. It also allows us to make continued upgrades to the show facilities.
Horse show sponsorship can be in various forms:
- Prizes, prize money and awards for show competitors
- Banner, jump or photo booth signage advertising
- Donation of funds, supplies or services for show facility enhancement
Thank you to our Generous Sponsors
Development Shows
2021 Development Shows – Equitation, Hunter & Dressage
7 shows on the schedule in 2021 + new event SUNday*FUNday:
June 26 (new date) • July 24 (new date) • August 14 • August 28 • September 25 (new date)
including two adult only evening shows:
29 Again! Adult Evenings: June 29 (Tues) • July 29 (Thurs)
Each show will have Equitation/Hunter divisions from X’s to 2’6″. Large divisions (more than 12) may be split into Junior, Amateur.
Dressage classes available: June 29 • July 29 • August 28
20 x 40 ring – Ride CADORA W/T and Training tests and Eventing tests from Entry to Prelim. or any non-EC Test of Choice.
Your safety is our top priority. Covid protocols will be in place as long as they remain recommended by Ontario Equestrian and provincial guidelines.
2021 Revised Development Show Prize list
Horse Show Health and Safety Protocols
Development Results 2021 to Aug 28
To be eligible for season-end high point awards, riders must have competed in at least three Development shows this season*. It doesn’t have to be on the same horse or the same division, though you must have competed at least twice in a division (and 3 shows total) to be eligible for an award in that division.
* Riders in Beginner Show Rider, Poles & Xs and Dressage are eligible for awards if they have competed at two shows in the same division.
Riders are eligible for awards in no more than two divisions.
Thanks to The Jockey Club and Truly Thoroughbred for promoting thoroughbreds in their careers beyond the racetrack though the Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP). Register your TB with TIP and be eligible for the Hi-Point thoroughbred award at the following shows: June 26 • July 24 • August 14 • August 28 • September 25
Medic on-site at every show. Day stalls available.
Year-End Hi-point awards to top 6 in each division presented September 25. Riders must have competed in 3 shows to be eligible. For BSR and Dressage, only two shows necessary to be eligible.
We’d like to thank The Jockey Club and Truly Thoroughbred for promoting and providing incentives for thoroughbreds in equestrian sport. Hi-point awards will be offered at Development Shows as well as Trillium and Bronze shows. Register your TB with TIP (Thoroughbred Incentive Program) and mark it on your entry form to be eligible.
Hunter Jumper Shows
2021 Trillium & Bronze Hunter Jumper Shows
2021 Show Dates:
Derby Day Bronze Show – Prize List
Derby Day Hunter Derby Ring Schedule
Derby Day Grand Prix Ring Schedule
September 11 – It’s the most wonderful time of the year… featuring all your favourites:
• BMO Private Wealth Hunter Derby, sponsored by Kathlene Evanski •
• Jumper Derby sponsored by Olivia Van den Berg and by Quantum Farms •
• Pony Derby sponsored by Maple Ridge Consulting Inc •
• Open Hunter Classic sponsored by Cosgrove Real Estate Group •
• Future Stars Hunter Classic sponsored by Ottawa Valley Large Animal Clinic •
Thanks to The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) and Truly Thoroughbred for sponsoring the Hi-point TIP-registered Thoroughbred Award at Derby Day for the TB with most points in one division plus a feature class.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Dressage Shows
2021 Dressage Shows
2021 Show Dates:
July 17: Gold • Silver • ESD
August 7: Gold • Silver • ESD
September 18: Gold • Silver • ESD
Summerset Dressage Show Prize List
Please note schooling dressage classes are offered at some of our Development Shows: June 29 • July 29 • August 28. More dates may be added if requested.
The safety of competitors, officials and staff is our first priority. We’ll be using a paperless show management system (Nominate.com) that streamlines all aspects of the show. No paper score sheets needed. Tests and scores are sent right to the rider’s phone or emailed.
Our goal is to allow competitors at all levels the opportunity to enjoy the sport of dressage in a safe and welcoming environment.
Stabling available. Medic on-site at every show.
Show Ring Schooling
Westar has lots to offer in a non-competitive environment
Whether you you are interested in:
- A positive and educational first outing for your novice riders or green horse
- A training session to tune your show ring skills
- A fun outing with your horse
We have 5 beautiful show rings available for schooling from spring to fall as weather permits.
- 3 sand rings – Main Hunter • Development Hunter • Dressage
- grass Grand Prix field
- grass Hunter Derby field
Westar Farms Show Ring Schooling
Schooling fee: book a 2.5 hr time slot for an individual ring – $65 (hst included) per horse/rider
or longer for access to multiple rings – $85 per horse/rider.
Covid protocols will be in effect for all participants, coaches and guardians in attendance.
School with your own coach or book a Mini-clinic with one of our licenced competition or high performance coaches.
