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Big Ben Honoured Posthumously with The Hickstead Trophy

Ian Millar’s legendary mount Big Ben was posthumously awarded with The Hickstead Trophy during the Equine Canada Awards Gala on Feb. 7 in Winnipeg, MB. To this day, Big Ben remains a household name in Canada and around the world, remembered for his incredible heart, boundless bravery, and captivating presence. A liver chestnut Belgian Warmblood […]
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2014 Equine Canada Annual Convention

The 2014 Equine Canada Annual Convention is set for Feb. 5-9 in Winnipeg, MB. Members of the equestrian community from across Canada are invited to participate in this national convention, which is tailored to address the unique needs of participants involved in equestrian sport, recreation, and industry. If you are an active volunteer, a coach […]
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Equine Canada Horse of the Year Award

Northern Dancer, a Canadian-bred Thoroughbred racehorse and the most successful sire of the 20th Century, has been named as the winner of the Equine Canada Horse of the Year award-the Hickstead Trophy. Foaled in 1961, Northern Dancer was a small bay colt sired by Nearctic and his dam Natalma, was by Native Dancer. The following […]