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Divas of Dressage Set to Dance at the Royal

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 […]
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Lindsay Pearce Finishes in Second at Morven Park Three-Day Event

Ottawa, ON—Lindsay Pearce of Tecumseh, ON, finished second in the CCI 1* Morven Park Three Day Event held October 3–5, 2008, at the Morven Park Equestrian Center, in Leesburg, Virginia. Pearce was the top Canadian rider with Patricia Pearce’s Tangle Top, an eight-year-old English Thoroughbred gelding. After dressage, Pearce topped the leader board on a […]
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Canadian Eventers Top Leader Boards at International Competitions in 2008

Ottawa, ON—While preparing for the fall three day event circuit Canadian Olympian Michael Winter of originally of Toronto, ON, and now residing in Newnan, GA, finished in the top spot in the CIC 3* division at the Poplar Place September Horse Trials, held in Hamilton, GA, September 19–21, 2008. Securing his third 3 star win […]
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RCMP Musical Ride Returns to the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair

TORONTO, ON – The precision and pageantry of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride returns to The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair this November with four performances over opening weekend, November 7th through 9th.   The first officially recorded Musical Ride was performed in 1887 and put on public display for the first time in […]
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Decision in the Prohibited Substance Case Involving Coster

The panel of the FEI Tribunal has rendered its final decision in the prohibited substance case involving the horse Cöster ridden by Christian Ahlmann (GER) at the 2008 Olympic Games. The Person Responsible (the rider) is suspended for a period of four months (120 days), which period began on the date of the application of […]
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Decision in the Positive Medication Case Involving Mythilus

The FEI Tribunal has issued its decision in the Positive Medication Case involving the horse MYTHILUS ridden by Ms Courtney King-Dye, the person responsible (“PR”), and representing the US Dressage Team at the 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong. The horse was sampled at the Olympic Games on 19 August 2008 and tested positive for Felbinac. […]
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The Royal Welcomes Top International Riders

Toronto, ON – The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has announced its line-up of international riders set to compete at the Ricoh Coliseum, November 11-15. Nearly half the field of show jumpers participated in this summer’s Olympic games in Hong Kong, as did two of the five dressage riders. Three of the four members of the Silver medal-winning […]
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€400.000 Exquis World Dressage Masters ready for 2009

After a successful launch during CDI5* Cannes 2008 the management of the Exquis World Dressage Masters (WDM) is proud to present the 2009 programme. All WDM shows will have a 5* status and carry €100,000 prize money. The 2009 WDM Calendar • Palm Beach USA January 28 to February 1 • Salzburg AUS 1-3 May […]
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FEI Tribunal Takes a Final Decision in Denis Lynch Doping Case

The panel of the FEI Tribunal has rendered its final decision in the prohibited substance case involving the horse Lantinus 3 ridden by Denis Lynch (IRL) at the 2008 Olympic Games. The Person Responsible (the rider) is suspended for a period of three months (90 days), which period began on the date of the application […]
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Canadian Endurance Team En Route to Malaysia

Ottawa, ON—Malaysia brings thoughts of shining beaches at exotic resorts, tropical drinks under equatorial skies and bargains at crowded bazaars, but this November, it will also mean eager horses, determined riders, organized grooms and crews, veterinarians, officials and 100 miles of track which will wind among the beautiful countryside, the shore of the South China […]