The XVI Pan American Games officially began with a spectacular Opening Ceremonies on Friday evening, October 14.   Equestrian sport begins with Dressage, the first of the three equestrian disciplines to contest team and individual medals, held at the Guadalajara Country Club near the city centre.  A record number of entries for the Pan American […]

The Canadian Dressage Team is preparing for the Pan American Games, being held in Guadalajara Mexico, October 11 to 21 (dressage runs from October 16–19).  Team members Diane Creech, Tom Dvorak, Tina Irwin, Crystal Kroetch and first alternate Roberta Byng-Morris will be attending training camp in Gardiner, New York, September 25 to October 11. Canada […]

Equine Canada announces the loss of 2011 Dressage Canada Long Listed horse and declared 2011 Pan American Games mount for Tom Dvorak, Key West, an 11-year-old bay Trakehner gelding. Equine Canada extends its deepest condolences to Key West’s owners, riders, friends and fans. Please find below a statement released on May 13, 2011, by owner […]

Tom Dvorak earned the top Canadian score at the CDI-W Wellington Classic Dressage Spring Challenge, held February 11–13, Palm Beach County Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, in West Palm Beach, FL, USA. The competition was a qualifier for riders vying for a spot on the Canadian Dressage Team at the 2011 Pan American Games, which will […]