If you have noticed that shavings are harder to find, cost more, and take longer to arrive at your barn, you are not alone. The slowed production or even closure at lumber mills across Canada, especially in BC and Quebec, is responsible, and those in the bedding industry are warning that it is going to […]
“As a company we try to make horses as happy as possible so they perform as well as possible.” – John Da Silva It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ecogold Founder and President John Da Silva. He died peacefully on Monday October 28, 2019, after a recent diagnosis of Stage […]
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has issued two new commemorative pins leading up to Remembrance Day to honour the wartime contributions of Canada’s veterans and the animals who stood bravely by their side. The Animals in War commemorative pins were launched by the Ontario SPCA in 2017, with a new design unveiled each year […]
All the electricity used at the Helsinki International Horse Show, which hosted yesterday’s Longines FEI World Cup™ Show Jumping qualifier, was generated with horse manure. Over 150 megawatt hours of energy was created from the 100 tons of manure collected from competing horses during the four-day event in the Finnish capital. Ireland was represented at […]
The award-winning display of EquiMania! will be featured for a 14th consecutive year at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, in Toronto this November 1 – 10. Get your party hat at the front entrance and get set for another exciting horse-lovers expedition through EquiMania! Horsey hopscotch for the little ones, food for thought at the […]
Tickets are selling quickly for this year’s Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala, presented by BMO Financial Group, on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON. Jump Canada Hall of Fame Gala tickets are $225 per person or $1,750 for a table of eight. To purchase tickets, please […]
The Saskatchewan Horse Federation Hall of Fame has established to honour and celebrate Saskatchewan residents and horses who significantly contributed to the growth and awareness of the role horses played in the province’s culture, agriculture, industry, and sport. Nominations close at midnight December 31. The SHF Hall of Fame will consider nominations annually for individuals, […]
Henry Equestrian Insurance Brokers Ltd. had joined the Royal Horse Show as title sponsor of the $125,000 Canadian Show Jumping Championships.
On Friday, September 6, 2019, the Spruce Meadows Leg Up Foundation held its inaugural fundraising event, the Masterpieces at the ‘Masters’ live auction which raised over $100,000. The event centered around paintings which were created by eight talented local artists including: Madison Canyon, Steve R. Coffey, Kindrie Grove, Andrew Kiss, Gena LaCoste, Kim Penner, Jody […]
Since the beginning of the partnership between non-profit organization JustWorld International and Swiss watch brand Longines seven years ago, Longines’ contributions have helped specifically fund the JustWorld nutrition programs by providing more than 300,000 nutritious meals to children around the world. Their most recent joint activations took place at Thunderbird Show Park and the Hampton […]
