In the fall, some owners and caretakers are faced with the onset of obvious foot pain in their horses for no apparent reason. What’s going on? Dr. Eleanor Kellon, an established authority in equine Cushings and Insulin Resistance, says the vast majority of laminitis cases have a hormonal/endocrine root. “There is a peak in the […]

Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to announce that Pam Williams of Nanaimo, BC has been chosen as the September 2016 recipient of the Dressage Volunteer of the Month Award. Williams is an integral part of the dressage community on Vancouver Island, and in particular of the Mid Island CADORA (MICA) group. Not only does Williams […]

Equestrian Canada (EC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) of members on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 under its new By-laws and governance model. The AGM agenda included three items of business: 1) approve the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016; 2) appoint the auditors for the Corporation; and 3) approve […]

Students interested in pursuing equine studies now have an Associate Diploma in Equine Care and Management to consider at the University of Guelph..

Four new inductees will be celebrated at the tenth annual Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala on Sunday, November 6, 2016

There was a strong Canadian dressage contingent competing under the bright lights of Wollman Rink in New York City, NY, as riders vied for top honours during the Central Park Horse Show. Karen Pavicic of South Surrey, BC, put in a phenomenal performance on Saturday, September 24 in the $75,000 CDI4* US Open FEI Grand […]

Canadian riders dominated the major classes at Dressage at Devon, in Devon, Pennsylvania. The prestigious event was well-attended by Canadians

Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to announce upcoming clinics and workshops opportunities for Canadian para-equestrian riders and their coaches with internationally renowned Para-Dressage Coach, Mary Longden. Longden is an internationally sought-after Equestrian Australia Level 3 coach, educator and assessor. She is also an international Level 3 coach and British Horse Society Instructor (B.H.S.I.) in para-dressage, jumping […]

It is the right of every Equestrian Canada (EC) sport license holder to propose amendments to the rules, subject to the current policies, procedures and schedules. Earlier this year EC sport license holders were invited to submit suggestions for 2016 rule changes. These were reviewed by discipline experts and the EC National Rules Committee. The […]

From September 22-25, Schildau in Germany hosted the very successful fourth edition of the FEI European Championship for Children, Juniors & Young Drivers. A total number of 82 children and young drivers from 12 nations were represented. Nine nations battled it out in the Nations Cup. After four days of sport at this high quality […]