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Longines and JustWorld Provide Meals to Children Around the World

Since the beginning of the partnership between non-profit organization JustWorld International and Swiss watch brand Longines seven years ago, Longines’ contributions have helped specifically fund the JustWorld nutrition programs by providing more than 300,000 nutritious meals to children around the world. Their most recent joint activations took place at Thunderbird Show Park and the Hampton […]
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Input Needed on New Canadian Equine Identification Program

The goal of Equestrian Canada’s new Canadian Equine Identification Program (CEIP) is to create an equine identification system that will act as the first step in the development of a future full-scale equine traceability system. Read the CEIP Phase 1 Overview in full here. Questions, comments and feedback can be submitted by email to EC […]
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RIDE TV Will Now Be Available to More Canadian Viewers

Ride Television Network, Inc. (RIDE TV) is pleased to announce the availability of its unparalleled equestrian programming to Bell Fibe TV and Bell Alt TV customers. “We are thrilled to add Bell, Canada’s largest television company, to our list of affiliate TV providers,” said Mike Clark, Executive Vice President of RIDE TV. “This partnership affords […]
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Jon Garner No Longer Equestrian Canada’s Director of Sport

Equestrian Canada has confirmed that Director of Sport, Jon Garner, is no longer with the organization. Garner, a former competitions manager and colour commentator at Spruce Meadows, had held the position at EC since August of 2016. EC’s former CEO, Eva Havaris, created the new position as part of the national federations mandate to “redefine […]
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Beezie makes it look easy with another Longines victory in New York

Twice a Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final Champion, Elizabeth “Beezie” Madden (USA) has ridden some exceptional horses, but even she admitted that her expectations were exceeded when 8-year-old Garant jumped her to another Longines victory in New York (USA). Madden and the chestnut gelding topped a jump-off field of six to win the $210,000 […]
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Canadians claim top spot in two CPEDI 3* Freestyles at Tryon

Tryon Fall Dressage 2 CDI 3* and CPEDI 3* presented by Adequan® concluded Sunday at Tryon International Equestrian Center, wrapping up three days of international and national Dressage competition at the venue that simultaneously hosted the Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championship. In CDI 3* competition, Karen Lipp (USA) rode to a win in Saturday’s FEI […]
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Jessica Springsteen is the boss of the LGCT Grand Prix of St. Tropez

An exceptional end to the sixth edition of the Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show, the 17th leg of the prestigious Longines Global Champions Tour and the Global Champions League! A stone’s throw from the mythical Pampelonne Beach, in front of a thrilled crowd, America’s Jessica Springsteen won her first LGCT 5* Grand Prix in an […]
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Team Canada places second to USA at Tryon Para-Dressage Championship

Day Two of the Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championship saw a win for Team USA at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort, consisting of Roxanne Trunnell, Kate Shoemaker, Rebecca Hart, and Sydney Collier combining efforts for a total score of 439.585. In second, Team Canada, including Lauren Barwick, Lee Garrod, Jody Schloss, and […]
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Canada’s Lee Garrod wins Grade V Team Test to kick off Tryon CPEDI3*

Tryon Fall Dressage 2 CDI 3*/CPEDI 3* presented by Adequan® and the Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championship at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) kicked off Friday when Katherine Bateson Chandler (USA) piloted Alcazar down centerline to win the FEI Grand Prix CDI 3* after capturing a total score of 69.196%. Michael Pineo (USA) and his […]
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Support the Caribbean Equine Relief Effort in the Bahamas

The Bahamian government reports that in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian approximately 2,500 people are missing, and at least 50 have been confirmed dead. Among them is a stable worker, according to Mark Samuel, co-chair of the Caribbean Equine Relief Fund. “The devastation to life and property has been massive,” said Samuel. “Unfortunately our equestrian […]