and five (5) elected Directors, or as many as deemed necessary from the elected Board of Directors. The appointed Directors shall hold office for a period of two (2) years. In the event that ORCHA has retained an Executive Director as set forth hereinafter in these By-laws, the said Executive Director shall not be a member of the Board of Directors. All members of the Board of Directors must be members of ORCHA. Section 4 – Reporting Requirements The Board of Directors shall have general charge of the affairs, finances and property of the Association, to which they shall make an annual report to the membership at the annual meeting. Section 5 – Authority In addition to the powers and authorities these By-laws expressly confer upon them, the Board of Directors may exercise all such powers of the Association and to all such lawful acts that are not prohibited by statute or by these By-laws. Section 6 – Vacancies The of Directors shall be empowered to fill vacancies occurring in the Board. Any vacancy occurring in the Board may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors. A director elected to fill a vacancy shall serve the unexpired term of his/her predecessor. Section 7 – Quorum A quorum of the Directors in office shall be necessary to transact business of the Association. A quorum for the purposes of these By-laws is defined as five (5) members of the Board of Directors. Once it is established that a quorum exists, a majority of such quorum shall then decide upon any questions that may come before the meeting and shall be binding as though the full Board of Directors were sitting. Section 8- Absenteeism Any Director who misses more than two (2) unexcused meetings per year may be removed for cause. Section 9 – "Good A Director of the Association shall stand in a fiduciary relation to the Association and shall perform his or her duties as a Director, including his or her duties as a
Have such powers and duties, if any, as may from time to time be assigned to them by the Section 3 – Secretary The Secretary shall: Have charge of the corporate seal and the minute book of the Association and shall record in such book, minutes of all meetings of the Directors and members, and of such other proceedings as the Board may direct; Unless some other Officer is specifically charged with the duty, the Secretary shall keep or cause to be kept such books and records as the Association required to keep under the provisions of the Laws of the Province of Ontario and shall sign with the President or other signing Officer of the Association such instruments as require their signature. Section 4 – Treasurer The Treasurer shall: Have the care and custody of all the funds and securities of the Association and shall deposit the same in the name of the Association in such bank or banks, depository or depositories as the Board of Directors may direct; Unless some other Officers specifically charged with the duty, shall keep or cause to be kept the books of account, which the Association is required to keep under the provisions of the Province of Ontario. Section 5 – Directors The Directors shall be charged with the daily operational responsibilities of the Association, including but not limited to decisions necessary for continuity and those requiring immediate attention. Any action taken by the Officers without the prior approval of the Board of Directors, or action permitted by these By-laws, requires a quorum of the Directors / Officers. For the purposes of these By-laws, a quorum shall consist of five (5). The Directors / Officers of the Association shall not, without prior Board of Directors' approval, bind the Association to any contractual obligations. Section 6 – Removal Any Officer or Director elected by Membership, may be removed by the of Directors whenever in its judgment, the best interests of ORCHA would be served thereby. Section 7 – Vacancies
5. Run to the other end of the arena, past the end marker and come to a sliding stop. 6. Complete 2 1/2 spins to the left. 7. Run past the center marker, stop, back at least 10 feet. Pattern 7 Trot to center of arena and stop. Start pattern facing toward judge. 1. Begin at center of arena. Pick up right lead and complete three circles, the first large, fast, the second small, slow, the third large, fast. Change to the left. 2. Complete three circles: the first large and fast; the second small and slow; the third large and fast. Change leads to the right. 3. Continue loping around end of arena without breaking gait or changing leads. 4. Run down center of arena, past end marker and come to a sliding stop. Hesitate. 5. Complete 3 1/2 spins to the right. 6. Run down center of arena past end marker and come to a sliding stop. Hesitate. 7. Complete 3 1/2 spins to the left. 8. Run past center marker and come to a sliding stop. 9. Back up at least 10 feet. 10. Hesitate to complete pattern. Pattern 8 Trot to center of arena and stop. Start pattern facing toward judge. 1. Beginning on the left lead complete circles: two big fast circles; then one small slow circle. Change leads to the right. 2. Complete three circles to the right: two large fast circles, then one small slow circle. Change leads to the left. 3. Continue around end of arena without breaking gait or changing leads, run down center of arena past end marker, come to a square sliding stop. 4. Complete 3 1/2 spins to the left. 5. Run down center of past end marker and come to a square sliding stop. 6. Complete 3 1/2 spins to the right. 7. Run down center of arena past center marker and come to a square sliding stop. 8. Back up at least 10 feet. 9. Hesitate to complete pattern.
Pattern 1 1. Stop and back up and 1/4 turn 2. Right circles 3. Left circles 4. Stop 5. 3 1/2 right spins 6. Stop 7. 3 1/2 left spins *Pattern 2 1. Left circles 2. Right circles 3. Stop 4. 3 1/2 left spins 5. Stop 6. 3 1/2 right spins 7. Stop and back up *Pattern 3 1. circles 2. Left circles 3. Stop 4. 3 1/2 right spins 5. Stop 6. 3 1/2 left 7. Stop and back up Pattern 4 1. Stop 2. 3 1/2 left 3. Stop 4. 3 1/2 spins 5. Stop and back up and 1/4 turn 6. circles and left circles 7. Stop Pattern 5 1. Stop and back up and 1/4 turn 2. Left circles 3. Right circles 4. Stop 5. 3 1/2 right spins 6. Stop 7. 3 1/2 left spins *Pattern 6 1. Right circle 2. Left circle 3. Stop 4. 2 1/2 right spins 5. Stop *Pattern 7 1. circles 2. Left circles 3. Stop 4. 3 1/2 right spins 5. Stop 6. 3 1/2 left 7. Stop and back up *Pattern 8 1. Left circles 2. circles 3. Stop 4. 3 1/2 left spins 5. Stop 6. 3 1/2 right spins 7. Stop and back up *Pattern 9 1. Right circles 2. Left circles 3. Stop 4. 3 1/2 left spins 5. Stop 6. 3 1/2 right spins 7. Stop and back up *Pattern 10 1. Left circles 2. Right circles 3. Stop 4. 3 1/2 left spins 5. Stop 6. 3 1/2 right spins 7. Stop and back up *Pattern 11 1. Left circles 2. Right circles 3. Stop 4. 3 1/2 left 5. Stop 6. 3 1/2 right spins 7. Stop and back up *Pattern 12 1. Right circles 2. Left circles 3. Stop 4. 3 1/2 left spins 5. Stop 6. 3 1/2 spins 7. Stop and back up
P – CLASSES Classes may be added/deleted from time to time at the discretion of the Board of Directors for sanctioning / sponsorship purposes. Show organizers may select classes from those available but must meet criteria set for sanctioning. Classes will be reviewed at the Annual General Meeting and finalized prior to the first show of the new season. All riders and horse owners must be members of ORCHA to show in ORCHA sanctioned classes at ORCHA approved shows. All riders must be members of ORCHA to show at all ORCHA sanctioned shows, jackpots or to participate at practices, clinics, workshops or any other club events. Classes will pay back according to the ORCHA payback schedule. All show expenses will be deducted from the individual classes' purses prior to calculating payback. Payback may also consist of non-monetary items. CLASSES 1 – Open 2 – Non Pro 3 – Intermediate Non Pro 4 – Novice Horse 5 – Open Boxing 6 – Youth 7 – Ltd Non Pro 8 – as Grass 9 – Open Herd Work CLASS CONDITIONS OPEN – Subject to the general conditions, any rider holding a valid ORCHA card may show any horse in this class. The rider must use one hand with split or romal reins. Points for year-end awards shall be calculated on total monies earned by each horse only. Maneuvers in this are: Reining – One of 12 patterns will be used. Cow Work - Boxing - Fencing - Circling