FEI World Cup™ Driving title defender Boyd Exell from Australia was a class of its own at the first leg of the 2009/2010 season. Exell drove an impeccable fast round and stayed 10 seconds ahead of Koos de Ronde from the Netherlands and Tomas Eriksson from Sweden. With four out of the six 2008/2009 World […]

Dirk Schrade (GER) jumped a beautiful clear round on King Arthus to score the first 4* win of his career in the most sensational style at Les Etoiles de Pau (FRA).   The overnight Cross-Country leader, Oliver Townend (GBR) suffered the kind of misfortune which is the stuff of riders’ nightmares. Townend had already secured […]

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 […]