2026 Ovh Triple crown

Come ride the Hunter Paces of the Triple Crown

Love the Hunter Paces so much you'd like to try a Hunt?

Riders attending all three jewels will receive a capping certificate for use this fall!

Teams follow a marked route with lots of opportunities for optional jumping across fabulous hunt country. This is a great cross-country riding opportunity for all disciplines!

Dates:

  • First Jewel (sponsored by Sarah Mather Therapy):
    Sunday, July 5, 2026 Saturday, July 18, 2026

    ***  NOTE ***
    Owing to extreme rainfall, the land is currently too wet to host the Hunter Pace.   Hunter Pace 1 is therefore postponed until Saturday, July 18, with a rain date of Sunday, July 19.  Apologies for the inconvenience!
  • Second Jewel: Sunday, September 20, 2026
  • Third Jewel: Sunday, October 18, 2026

Location:

  • 8935 Abb Road, Ottawa

Cost:

  • Non-OVH members:
    $100* per rider with pre-registration & payment
    $120* per rider to the secretary on the day
  • OVH members (other than Public Events members):
    $80* per rider with pre-registration & payment
    $100* per rider to the secretary on the day
  • All prices include HST
Pre-registration closes at 11:59pm on the Thursday before each event.
Register Now!

Note: Safety helmets are mandatory.  There will be no exceptions.

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Registration and Additional Information
  • Waivers are included in the online registration process. Provincial association membership is not required. Proof of vaccinations/Coggins is not required although on the waiver you must attest that your horse does not have a contagious disease.
  • Secretary’s booth opens one hour before start. Once parked, come to the secretary's desk which is located on the porch of our clubhouse. Register with the names of the people who will be on your team. Please leave your horse at your trailer or get somebody to hold your horse.  You will be given your team number.
  • We recommend that all members of the team take a picture of the emergency number or program it on their phones. 
  • English and Western riders are welcome. Dress code is casual. Safety helmets are mandatory.
  • Bring water for your horse as well as a bucket to put the manure in as trailers should not be emptied on the property.
  • No dogs, please!
  • There is ample parking on a fenced field and someone to direct the traffic.
  • Riders ride in teams of 2 or 3 riders.  The order of go is on a first come, first served basis.
  • The results will be published on Facebook in a few days. The winners are those closest to the secret optimum time ridden by a team of OVH members going at a good "hunter pace" given the terrain and conditions.
  • If you capture some nice photos, we'd love to add them to our hunter pace album. Please send them to Ottawa Valley Hunt by Facebook Messenger.
  • There will be a porta potty on site. There is no food for sale. Riders will be offered water and a snack at the halfway house.
Riding the Hunter Pace
  • Riders ride in teams of 2 or 3 riders. The order of go is on a first come, first served basis.  Even if it’s a beautiful day please ensure that you return in a reasonable amount of time.
  • Teams navigate the course following pie plates. You can ride at your own pace.
  • The final route will not be defined until a few days before the event. Typically there is a way to shorten the route if you or your horse feel tired.
  • The course is spread over several properties connected by public roads. Ride in a single file on roads and do not ride on mowed shoulders. Always stick to the edge of fields!
  • Jumping is optional. Stay on course and jump only jumps that are part of the course. Jumps on course are mown. You are free to jump some jumps a few times; however, this is a public event, not private cross-country schooling.
  • If you encounter a slower team, please make your presence known and request to pass in a safe manner.
  • Report all falls to that emergency number or to the registration desk. If there is a serious incident that requires medical attention while on course, call 911. Please call one of the emergency contacts for all incidents.
  • Do not canter/gallop to the finish line in order not to spook other horses just starting their course.
  • Tell the timer your team number. The time is taken from the last team member to cross the line.
About the July 5th Hunter Pace Sponsor:
Sarah Mather is a Registered Psychotherapist serving individuals aged 12 and older across Ontario. With specialized experience in the treatment of eating disorders, she uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help clients develop a healthier relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. Sarah also supports individuals experiencing anxiety, relationship challenges, and self-esteem concerns. sarahmathertherapy.com
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