It is with great sadness that Sam-Son Farm announces the death of Champion and Horse of the Year Quiet Resolve.   Quiet Rosolve suffered an irreparable injury while trying to stand following anaesthesia for colic surgery on Thursday February 1st at Guelph University in Canada.   A homebred for Sam-Son Farm by Affirmed and out […]

Ottawa, Ontario  — Equine Canada is pleased to announce that General Motors of Canada (GM), in partnership with the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is offering grants through their ‘Making Dreams Possible’ initiative. Each year, 100 grants of $2,000 each will be awarded to support community level sport organizations. In addition, each year until 2010, […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In a landmark decision, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee decided yesterday that the registry of pedigrees belonging to the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) qualified for copyright protection and that a competing organization, the National Walking Horse Association (NWHA), committed copyright infringement when it […]

Ottawa, Ontario – The 2007 Equine Canada Annual Convention will take place February 5 – 12, 2007 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ottawa, ON, and features a wide variety of events for all types of horse enthusiasts. Equine Canada is pleased to announce that Reining Canada will host an exclusive ‘Meet and Greet’ with […]

Wellington, FL – Hot off their win in Thursday’s $25,000 WEF Challenge Cup I, Canada’s Ian Millar and Redefin returned to the winner’s circle on Sunday, January 28, after taking victory in the $35,000 WEF/PBIEC Cup. A total of 53 riders lined up to attempt the track set by Luc Musette of Belgium. While the […]

Ottawa, Ontario – Dressage Canada is pleased to announce that an Equine Canada/Dressage Canada sanctioned Dressage Judges’ Clinic with Jacqueline Oldham will take place May 12 -13, 2007 in Langley, BC. An Equine Canada certified Senior Dressage Judge, Oldham’s clinic will take place during the Touch of Class Dressage Show at the Thunderbird Show Park […]

“Felix”, previously known as “Brooke”, passed away on Tuesday, January 16 2007, due to complications following colic surgery the previous week. The Veterinarians at OVC commented on his resilience and toughness throughout his illness which reflected the heart he showed throughout his life. Bought off the track as a 4 year old in 1988 by […]

With the hype already building to the Nations’ Cup at Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club, the Winter Equestrian Festival opened with a U.S. vs. Canada tussle in the opening 1.45m class between two of show jumping’s best known stars, McLain Ward and ‘Captain Canada’ Ian Millar. Celebrating his 60th birthday just two weeks ago, the […]

The Government of the Hong Kong has set up a Trust Fund to drum up support from the local community for the city’s hosting of equestrian games at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. A former Secretary of Justice, Miss Elsie Leung, has been appointed to head the Board of Governors. Please check out the link http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/200701/24/P200701240121.htm.

Ottawa, Ontario – Dressage Canada extends their congratulations to five Canadian dressage riders who received The EIGHT Award for their riding performance in the 2006 competition season. Organized by the Dressage Canada Competitions Committee and sponsored by Dominion Regalia Ltd., The EIGHT Award was created to recognize competitors who achieve eight scores of eight for […]