The German Equestrian Federation (GEF) has announced their intention to pursue stronger sanctions against Christian Ahlmann. The Tribunal of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) fined Ahlmann CHF 2,000 ($2,133 Cdn) and suspended him from competing for 120 days which expires on December 18th, 2008. The GEF believes that the Tribunal’s decision is not punishment enough […]

Hooge Mierde, The Netherlands – At the eighth Global Dressage Forum in Hooge Mierde a record amount of countries of 25 was represented, more than ever. Old and new nicely came together when highlights in the program from earlier years Dr Hilary Clayton and Hubertus Schmidt were brought back again at the GDF, while a […]

The German National Federation has expressed their intention to appeal the decision of the independent FEI Tribunal in the case against Christian Ahlmann, calling for stronger sanctions. It is entirely within the rights of the German National Federation to appeal this decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The FEI continues to take […]

The Royal Horse Show Committee will again present the “Best Groom Award” and the “Sportsmanship Award”. Groom Award should be presented to a groom that shows true horsemanship, top notch grroming abilities, able to deal with clients, and goes above and beyond their everyday duties. Sportsmanship award should be presented to an individual who shows […]

Ottawa, ON—The Breeds & Industry Division of Equine Canada would like to inform all stakeholders of the Canadian horse industry that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has imposed import restrictions on horses from Florida entering Canada due to a 2008 outbreak of equine piroplasmosis in the state of Florida. Effective immediately the following conditions […]

Ottawa, ON—Competing in her first ever three star level three day event competition Michele Mueller of Port Perry, ON, finished in 11th place at the Dansko Fair Hill International CCI 3* Eventing Championship, held October 16–19, 2008, in Elkon, MD USA. Mueller was the top Canadian rider with Amistad, the nine-year-old Thoroughbred Belgium cross gelding, […]

Bettina Hoy added another major victory to her illustrious career when she captured the four star competition at Les Etoiles de Pau, having led throughout. Moreover, the win has propelled her right up the HSBC FEI Classicsâ„¢ Standings to fifth place, and she will now take home US$25,000 in addition to her EUR 32,000 first […]

Caen, France – Olympic gold medalist Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, extended his winning streak by claiming the €60,000 Grand Prix of Caen in France on Sunday, October 26. Having won a €20,000 competition riding Narcotique de Muze II and placing second in a €30,000 event with his Olympic mount, Hickstead, on Saturday, Lamaze returned […]

Caen, France – Olympic champion Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, won a show jumping event held Saturday, October 25, in Caen, France. Riding Narcotique de Muze II, Lamaze won Saturday afternoon’s featured event, a two-phase competition offering €20,000 in prize money as well as valuable world ranking points. Narcotique de Muze II is an 11-year-old […]

Dressage will return to Toronto this November with a bang, as five of Canada’s top riders will compete in the first official FEI World Cup Qualifier to be held at The Royal in the show’s 86 year history. And it’s safe to say the victor will enjoy the fruits of her labours, as all five […]