The equestrian community was left reeling following the tragic deaths of Marie-Hélèn Lessard, 49, a well-loved competitor, coach, judge, official, horse show organizer and volunteer, and her husband, Steven Ratz, 57, vice-principal of Westside Secondary School in Orangeville, ON.
Eva Havaris was hired in June 2014 as Equine Canada’s new CEO, six months after her predecessor, Jean-Christophe Gandubert, was terminated only a year after being hired. It’s been a busy first five months for Havaris, including a trip to the World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Normandy for a crash course in top-level equestrian sport.
The new world champion discusses his work, his life, and his horses - and how he got to the top.
It has become increasingly common for tournament venues across North America to feature big classes and social events with the aim of raising awareness and funds for charitable organizations. Equally common, but less in the spotlight, are the individuals in the industry who support causes close to them in the pursuit of a cure to a disease or in support of a charity.
Foundation gives back to those who have nothing
Back in the ring and better than ever
Much has been written about Charlotte Dujardin in the short time since her emergence on the international scene.
Gareth Graves was a long way from his humble beginnings in equestrian sport when he stepped into the International Ring at Spruce Meadows for the first time
Breakout Star of the 2014 NAJYRC
There was never a more appropriate sobriquet for Andrew Nicholson than 'Mr. Stickability.'
