Horse Sport

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Equine Guelph’s Report on Research Seminar

Equine Guelph presented an exciting full day of seminars at the University of Guelph, on April 6th, featuring Ontario Veterinary College researchers who have starred in the popular “Report on Research” video series. Attendees for this event were able to ask the experts burning questions to find out more about the latest developments in equine research. […]
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Canadian Farrier Team Selection

The 2013 Canadian Farrier Team Trials were held this year during the OFA’s Canada Cup. Tom Barnett and Randy Brassard, Travis Buck, Aaron Steeves Dan Corkery.
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Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping Trophy Unveiled

The fabulous new trophy that will be presented annually to the winning team at the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping Final was unveiled by the series sponsors, Saudi Equestrian Fund, at the FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne (SUI) today. The perpetual trophy, which will first be awarded at the 2013 series Final in Barcelona (ESP) […]
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FEI Sports Forum: Round Table Sessions

Driving, Dressage and Jumping all had their share of the spotlight at the FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne (SUI) today, with three Round Table sessions focusing on the individual disciplines on a busy final day at the IMD business school. Driving Round Table Driving was the first session to get underway today, focusing on increasing […]
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BC Government Supports Next Generation of Farmers

The B.C. government is investing $87,000 in the B.C. 4-H Council to encourage young British Columbians to experience and pursue a career in agriculture. The funding was announced by Eric Foster, MLA for Vernon Monashee, on behalf of B.C. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick, at a Vernon Young Riders 4-H horse club first-year check, in which […]
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FEI Sports Forum: Improving Movement of Horses

The FEI, World Animal Health Organisation (OIE) and the European Commission addressed delegates on improving the international movement of top-level sport horses at the afternoon session of today’s FEI Sports Forum. The session was opened by John McEwen, FEI Vice President and Chair of the Veterinary Committee, who introduced a specially commissioned video focusing on […]
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FEI Sports Forum: Dual Careers for Athletes

Dual career: preparing athletes for the workplace after their competitive career was the second topic on the agenda of the FEI Sports Forum 2013. Experts from the sports, business and academic worlds, as well as elite international athletes, spoke about their experiences and gave interesting examples of best practice in this area. “Is there life […]
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FEI Sports Forum: Debate on Olympic and Paralympic Qualification

FEI President HRH Princess Haya welcomed close to 300 delegates to the second FEI Sports Forum, which opened at the International Management Development Institute in Lausanne (SUI) today. Addressing the delegates, the FEI President commented on the broad cross-section of representatives from the equestrian community attending the Forum, which included the International Olympic Committee (IOC), […]
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In Memoriam: Don Martz

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Don Martz, a passionate horseman and respected member of the media. The equine community has lost a devoted enthusiast who was dedicated to our sport. Martz served as president of the Canadian Equestrian Federation from 1992 – 1996 after his retirement from a very […]
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USDA to Increase Species Testing

In response to the European horse meat scandal, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced that they will be ramping up species sampling and testing. Inspectors will increase testing of raw and ready-to-eat meat products coming to the country from Iceland, Ireland, Poland, the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. All tests of imported […]