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The Ottawa Area Trail Riding Equestrian Community (OATREC) is a volunteer-run organization  dedicated to maintaining and developing equestrian trails in the Larose Forest for over 20 years.

To serve our local equestrian community, OATREC:

• Actively liaises with the United Counties of Prescott-Russell for ongoing maintenance and future development of equestrian trails (see Our Projects page for details)
• Ensures compliance with UCPR requirements by coordinating insurance for members and day pass holders
• Effectively and transparently manages funds
• Encourages and promotes the safe use of the Larose Forest equestrian trails, including for competitions and special events (e.g., Ontario Competitive Trail Riding Association).

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Equestrian use of the forest is managed under an official Memorandum of Understanding with the United Counties of Prescott Russell.

OATREC is registered with Corporations Canada. 

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Executive Committee

President: Marisa Auger
Secretary: Lauren Easton
Trail Representative:  Kelsa Staffa
Treasurer / Membership: Melanie Lanthier

Note: It is not uncommon for individual Executive Committee members to serve in two roles, should the need arise. Volunteers from the broader equestrian community are always welcome and appreciated -- please reach out if you are interested in joining our team!

Special Projects Committee

Special thanks to the following individuals who shared their time, networking and resources to help us get the Three Mile Project Rehabilitation off the ground!

                        Julie Tougas                     Ingrid Bill                           Rachel Herzog
                        Alicia Glasner                   Sharon Thomas                 Shanon Desormeaux
                        Laura Frett                       Rebecca Irving                  Andrea Stang