Ron Southern, founder and Co-Chairman of Spruce Meadows, and iconic Alberta entrepreneur and businessman passed away Thursday morning at his home. He was 85. Southern and his wife Margaret (Marg) purchased Copithorne Ranch south of Calgary with the vision of establishing a world-class equestrian facility. Spruce Meadows was built for their two daughters, Nancy and […]

Spruce Meadows’ Ron D. Southern has died at the age of 85. The famous equestrian centre in Calgary, Alberta, made the announcement today, with the following statement: “It is with great sadness that Spruce Meadows announces the passing on January 21, 2016 of its founder and co-chairman, Ronald D. Southern. “In April of 1975 the […]

During its Annual Awards Gala held at the Delta Ottawa City Centre on Friday, February 8, 2013, Equine Canada presented its prestigious annual awards. The recipients of the Equestrian of the Year Award – The Doctor George Jacobsen Trophy; Junior Equestrian of the Year Award – The Gillian Wilson Trophy; the Media Award – Susan […]

Equine Canada is pleased to announce the names of the winners selected to receive the federation’s prestigious annual awards for 2012. The winners of the the Equestrian of the Year Award – The Doctor George Jacobsen Trophy; Junior Equestrian of the Year Award – The Gillian Wilson Trophy; the Media Award – Susan Jane Anstey […]