Brightside Equestrian Centre

03/19/2026

Mama Shan Zayachkowski & Papa Brightside are beyond excited to be at Road to the Horse 2026 in Kentucky right now! 🤠🔥

We’re here cheering on one of our absolute favourite homegrown Grey-Bruce horsemen — Jason Irwin, with his wonderful wife Bronwyn by his side in the Wild Card Competition. 💛

If you know Jason, you already know the kind of heart, feel, and horsemanship he brings every single time… and right now, he’s building something pretty special with Horse #5 – Its Payday Cowboy. That partnership is already looking incredible. 👏🐎

We’d love for our Brightside Equestrian Centre community to rally behind him — drop some support in the comments, send good vibes, and tune in with us to watch Jason show everyone how it’s done! 🥰🫶 👏

Round one is complete but tune in again this afternoon for Round 2 at 3:30 to help cheer Jason & Bronwyn Irwin Horsemanship on. Link to livestream in the comments 👇

Let’s go Jason!! 🙌🔥

03/10/2026

Ever wonder what the judge is actually looking for in a Working Trail round?

This clinic offers a behind-the-scenes look at how scoring really works — from the approach to the obstacle to the small details riders often overlook.

Whether you’re new to Working Trail or looking to improve your results in the Brightside Working Trail Schooling Show Series, understanding the judge’s perspective can completely change how you ride the course.

📅 June 27, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM Start

📍 Brightside Equestrian Centre
Owen Sound, ON

$150 Horse & Rider
$80 In-Hand (Half Day)
$30 Audit

🥪 Lunch Included

📩 Message to reserve your spot.

02/23/2026

We absolutely loved being part of the Shoreline Schooling Series end-of-year social today — thank you so much for welcoming us and for having us out to share what we love to do.

Huge congratulations to all the competitors on your year-end wins — well done!

We’re so grateful to be surrounded by such an incredible group of horse enthusiasts here in Grey-Bruce who truly support and cheer each other on. That sense of community is everything.

Our projector didn’t quite cooperate today, so as promised, we’re sharing the visuals here — and we can’t wait to see you all come out to the park for some fun as soon as the park is dry and ready for the 2026 season!
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We’re always happy to answer any questions anyone might have. If there’s something on your mind drop us a note in the comments below ⬇️

02/20/2026

We are honoured to be asked to come out to be a guest speaker THIS Sunday for the Shoreline Potluck Social at the Hepworth Hall.

We’re excited to share information about the Brightside Working Trail Series for 2026, including what to expect, who it’s for, and how horses and their handlers can get involved.

This is an open invite to all our horsey friends—whether you’ve participated with us in the past or you’re looking to learn more before jumping in this year.

And if nothing else… it’s a great excuse to break up our snowy winter by hanging out with a bunch of fellow horse enthusiasts. ❄️🐴

We’d love to see you there and connect in person. 💛

Save the date! Enjoy great company with fellow horse enthusiasts.

Please let us know if you plan to attend by shooting us a message. 😊

02/15/2026

Bonnie and Ranger still stealing kisses the day after Valentines 💕

01/11/2026

Four events including a Judge’s Eye Clinic. One two-day weekend. (Stay tuned for more details in the spring)
Low-pressure Working Trail shows that put the horse first and the rider at ease.
Something for everyone — in-hand and ridden classes, including a Young Horse–only division. Any tack. Come as you are. Make new friends and grow your partnership with your horse.

Drop an emoji in the comments 👇 if you’ll be joining us
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Also - What kind of specialty classes are you hoping to see in 2026?

10/21/2025

There’s a certain kind of evening fall magic when the light is just right, the clouds drift low and glowing and the horses gather at the gate, waiting for dinner. The day slows down; these simple moments are often the sweetest. ✨

Here’s to full hearts, full feed tubs, and living life on the Brightside. 🐴🌙

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