Hi all, we are finally ready to jump into our summer season and I would like to take a quick minute to touch base on a few things..

 ….As of Tuesday, May 8, all 2012 Membership cards have been issued for applications received up to that date.   If you have not received your card, please contact me ASAP and I will re-issue immediately. If you have submitted after that date, they will be issued upon receipt.

 ….The deadline for renewing memberships without penalty was March 31. There is a $10 per month late fee applied to a maximum of $30 for memberships purchased after the deadline. (Renewal membership fee as of May 1, 2012-$170)

 ….IMPORTANT NOTE: I have recently been advised by our bank that in an effort to reduce the large amount of business fraud that they are seeing, they will be checking for accuracy and detail with regard to cheques being deposited into our account.

Because of this, we will no longer be able accept cheques that are written out to "ORA". 

Please ensure that any cheques you provide us are written out to "Ontario Rodeo Association Inc." 

 ….If you are taking part in the “Life after Racing Program”, you MUST advise me of your participation prior to your first rodeo so that accurate tracking can be maintained.

….All of the Rodeos listed on our Schedule of Events are dual sanctioned rodeos. No two associations are the same and vary with regard to rules not only in your event, but also regarding entries, turnouts, memberships, etc. It is of the utmost importance that you are aware of the rules governing each rodeo you enter. The 1^st Sanctioned rodeo listed is the rulebook that will be followed. If you are unsure of anything please contact your association representative for clarification.

An ORA Cardholder is represented by the ORA Board of Directors and their Representatives.

Any IPRA Cardholder that has a question or matter they would like addressed regarding an ORA-Sanctioned Rodeo may either contact the ORA directly, or request an IPRA Board Member to represent them during this process.  IPRA Cardholders are additionally bound to the IPRA Rulebook in areas outside of ORA Competition Rules, ie. IPRA Membership Conduct, and are welcome at any time to approach their IPRA Representative to discuss their involvement as an IPRA Member.  

If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time.

I can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 1-888-RIDE ORA.

I look forward to seeing you all this summer.

Lorie

The Ontario Rodeo Association (ORA) Board has now approved the Spencerville Stampede to be added to the ORA Roster of Rodeo Events.

This latest addition increases the ORA's Season to 16 Events in 15 Cities qualifying competitors for the Ontario Finals Rodeo (OFR), with 5 of those events featuring $1,000/standard event Added Monies or more.  It's ultimately one of the largest seasons of Rodeo for the ORA for the greater part of the last decade, allowing the Association to continue leveraging its value to Competitors, Committees, Sponsors and Fans as the largest competing populus in the Province, with the largest roster of full rodeo events, and continued successful growth.

The 2012 ORA Rodeo Season...thus far: