The Montreal SPCA is looking forward to working with new mayor Valérie Plante of the Projet Montréal party on animal welfare issues, including banning horse-drawn carriages in the city. According to a press release, by the Montreal SPCA: “Concerned about the welfare of horses, the Montreal SPCA is asking the elected administration to maintain its […]

Rachael and Nicole Cullen stand ringside at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair with tears streaming down their faces. The girls’ beloved pony, Mud Slide, rescued 16 years ago from a meat auction, is now a Canadian Champion. “We knew he could do it, he wants to win,” Rachael said, wiping back a tear. “When they […]

Size really doesn’t matter as the diminutive Hermes Ryan proved yet again when racing to victory with Simon Delestre (36) onboard at the fourth leg of the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2017/2018 Western European League leg on home ground at Lyon, France. In the 11-horse jump-off the little chestnut gelding, who carried the Frenchman […]

Six months ago, Denis Lynch (IRL) almost lost his ride on RMF Echo. But in Lexington, the Irish show jumper and the 13-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding clinched top place at the $250,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Lexington (USA) at the Kentucky Horse Park’s National Horse Show. In May, RMF Echo was about to be […]

Nicole Donovan is making room on her bedroom wall to hang more ribbons, after her history making ride at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. On the weekend, the 16-year-old became the first junior rider to compete at the world-class indoor horse show on a stallion. “I was very nervous going into the event. All eyes […]

SSG Gloves of Aurora, ON, has been named the 2017 JC Sponsor of the Year in recognition of its invaluable contributions to Canadian show jumping athletes at all levels of the sport. Ed James, President of SSG Gloves, has generously supported Canadian equestrian athletes by outfitting riders of various ages, skill levels, and disciplines with […]

John “JT” Taylor of Mono, ON has been named the JC Official of the Year for 2017. Taylor has been a licensed FEI official since 2003, and is currently a Level 3 Jumping Judge, working toward his Level 4 status. Over his 15-year FEI career, Taylor has become well-known for his fair and conscientious judging […]

Darcy Hayes of Aurora, ON, and her mount, Say When, won the $15,000 Braeburn Farms Hunter Derby for the second year in a row on Sunday, November 5, at the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the 95th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in downtown Toronto, ON. Hayes and Say When, a nine-year-old gelding owned […]

Julia Madigan, 21, of Vancouver, BC claimed the 2017 National 1.40m Junior/Amateur Jumping Championship, presented by Dominion Regalia, on Nov. 5, 2017 at the Royal Horse Show in Toronto, ON. The title capped off a stellar year for Madigan, who was also an individual gold and team silver medalist at the 2017 Adequan/FEI North American […]

Jessica Phoenix of Cannington, ON, claimed victory in the $20,000 Horseware Indoor Eventing Challenge in front of a full house on Saturday evening, November 4, at the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the 95th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON. Following Friday night’s opening round of competition, riders carried their penalties forward […]