Emily started riding trails with her mom as a kid and was given a foal at the age of 10. That horse sparked her love for the horse industry and got her into barrel racing at Shilo at 16. Emily now attends the university of Guelph for equine management, is on the Guelph IHSA western riding team, works with the RCMP musical ride, and is serving her 4rd year on the SHILO committee.

Priscilla is a second-year Environmental Science student at Carleton University and has been riding horses for over ten years! She loves western gaming and has been attending Shilo since she first started showing. Her mare Tally is a veteran at keyhole and her warmblood Gambler likes to try his best, even if he’s super slow!

Proof that you can never take the country out of the country girl. Originally from the lower Ottawa Valley and only recently returned to her roots. Loves to volunteer and give back to her community. Especially her equine community. Looking forward to a successful year at Shilo.

Nick Repaci is a third-year accounting student at Carleton University. His skills are focused on balancing the books and playing football. Nick grew up playing all kinds of sports and loves the atmosphere of a fun competition. While he is still getting to know all about the horse world, he is so excited to learn more!

Marty's daughter Norah has been riding at Shilo for a few years now and he has always attended the shows to support her. He started out volunteering to drive the tractor before taking on other roles helping out the committee during the shows. He has now officially joined the Shilo board as Groundskeeper and is looking forward to another great season at Shilo Riding Club!

Penny's real love of horses started 5 yrs ago when her grand daughter started riding lessons. She is her grand daughter's biggest fan since she started barrel racing competitions in 2021. She now owns and loves 3 horses. 

I'm Adrienne, I'm a mother of 2 teens and during the pandemic we moved from our modern day luxury suburban home in Orleans, to a small farmstead hobby farm in Embrun with no experience whatsoever. We wanted to be closer to our food source and learn the old fashion ways of working with the land and nourish ourselves from the ground up using livestock and learning about regenerative agriculture. Upon arrival to the farm, the kids wanted horses. Having had a bad fall in my youth, I wasn't open to the idea, but seeing that I am with Shilo today, we can all agree that that fear is now far behind me. We have 2 horses (a senior Chestnut Gelding Quarter horse and a Paint Mare) and a miniature donkey that we adore. I am riding again and I am getting certified to work with humans and horses with the FEEL program this summer - a form of equine assisted learning. Looking forward to continuing in the equestrian world and watching the kids have the time of their lives though these beautiful community events.

Hello I'm Zoe. I have been an equestrian since summer of 2020. Moved to the farm life when I was 9 years old and got my first horse upon arrival. I now have 2 horses and have immersed myself in several equestrian activities - such as Equestrian Vaulting, competing at the Canter level with Nation Valley Ranch. Western Riding at the advanced level and learning to be part of a western Drill team to soon be part of the Capital Cowgirls. I work as a farm hand and teachers assistant. I have also participated in the local pony club for 2 years where I have done some English riding as well. I love working with horses and would love to compete in western games more professionally. Really looking forward to the upcoming season.

Since 2022, Julianne has been riding and her passion for horsemanship has grown. She began working as a volunteer at the Shilo Riding Club in 2022. She loves announcing during shows and loves to get to know everyone around her. She plans to pursue a career working with horses after she graduates from high school.