Course designer, Anthony D’Ambrosio (USA), set a difficult test for today’s 1.30 m Gibsons Cup.  With 26 entries making the effort only 7 were up to the challenge, moving onto the jump-off round. Twists and turns seemed to be D’Ambrosio’s theme tonight with the jump-off course being no different.  Horse/rider combinations were being asked not […]

Man of the moment Oliver Townend (GBR) continues to ride the crest of a wave, setting himself up for a third 4* victory this year, not to mention his longed for victory in the HSBC FEI Classics™.   Following a beautifully timed Cross-Country round at Les Etoiles de Pau CCI**** (FRA) on the genuine grey […]

With 12 horse/rider combinations clearing the first round of the 1.40 m Pason Cup the jump-off round brought out the best in each pair. Tonight it was Tamie Phillips (CAN) and Lucas whose speed was unbeatable as they came around the jump-off course in 35.58 seconds.  It was Calgary’s Kelly Koss and Carlos Don Benito […]

Ottawa, ON—The Breeds & Industry Division of Equine Canada would like to inform all stakeholders that due to the outbreak of equine piroplasmosis in the state of Texas, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has asked the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to suspend the issuance or endorsement of export certificates for horses and […]

Oliver Townend must be getting used to heading the leaderboard this season, and after a fluent display on Andrew Cawthray’s eye-catching grey Carousel Quest on Dressage day at Les Etoiles de Pau, the climax of the 2009 Eventing season, it’s business as usual for the 26-year-old star.   After a fluent display on Andrew Cawthray’s […]

With Fall well underway competition has moved indoors at Spruce Meadows with the $75,000 “Harvest Classic” Tournament.  Over the next three days athletes from throughout western North America will be competing in the Spruce Meadows Equi-Plex.  The “Harvest Classic” is the first of two indoor tournaments held at Spruce Meadows in October which offer total […]

Ottawa, ON—Para-Equestrian Canada (PEC) is pleased to announce that a coaching clinic will be offered on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario. This clinic is a great opportunity for coaches who regularly work with able-bodied riders to learn about methods to instruct para-riders in the most effective manner […]

The Spruce Meadows Harvest Classic Tournament got underway this evening with the Calfrac Cup.  The competition saw 35 entries though the gate with 12 qualifying for a jump-off position.  When it came down to the jump-off Beda Wachter (CAN) and WH Carthago Sun had the speed and a clear round, finishing ahead of the pack […]

In January each year, the horse industry gathers in Red Deer, Alberta to take in the Horse Breeders & Owners Conference. The 28th annual “mid-winter horseman’s escape” will be held January 15-17, 2010, and features what the conference has become known for: world class speakers, a wide range of topics, an equine trade show with […]

Ottawa, Ontario—Diane Creech of Caistor Centre, ON, and Belinda Trussell of Stouffville, ON continued their winning ways recently at the Weikersdorf CDI3*, in Austria, October 14–18, 2009.  Their appearance at the competition was part of the European Fall Tour funded by the Own the Podium program, which is aimed at preparing Canadian athletes for the […]