The first “Saturday Night Lights” grand prix competition of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival was an exciting one as fans who braved the chilly and blustery weather were treated to a fast jump-off and winning ride from Todd Minikus (USA) on the Quality Group’s Quality Girl. They finished four seconds faster than second place finishers, […]
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 […]
The Winter Equestrian Festival saw an unprecedented streak of wins last year in the Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Series by Olympic Gold Medalist Eric Lamaze of Canada. He took home five victories in the Series in 2015, including four in a row and the top placing in this same class with the same […]
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 […]
Canada’s Jacqueline (“Jacquie”) Brooks is known for her positive attitude at dressage shows across the globe.She is a top competitor
Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, ON will host an information night for TheStable.ca, a new horse ownership venture launched by Anthony and Amy MacDonald.
The second edition of the Jumping Talent Sale, on the eve of Jumping Amsterdam on Wednesday, January 27th at the RAI Amsterdam, can count on great interest from buyers from home and abroad.” Several horses that were sold last year in the Jumping Talent Sale are currently performing great, which is the best promotion you […]
On Friday, January 15, JustWorld International made the spirit of Rio do Carnaval come alive in Wellington, bringing more than 600 guests together to celebrate and raise funds for the extraordinary work JustWorld is doing around the world to support more than 6,000 children in Honduras, Guatemala, Cambodia and Colombia. Thanks to the generous support of […]
It has been reported that yet another barn fire – this time near Parkhill, Ontario – has killed about 2,100 pigs. The fire broke out around 3:00 a.m. on January 19th. The barn was completely destroyed, but a few silos on the property remain. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Canadian Leah Wilson Wilkins wowed the crowd during the first week of the prestigious CDI-W Adequan Global Dressage Festival
