Lebanese athlete, Marek Maitala, swept to victory in the FEI World Jumping Challenge 2016 Final at Rabat in Morocco which, for the second year in a row, came down to a thrilling three-way jump-off for the medals yesterday. And it was a really close call, with Bermuda’s Philip Correia also producing three fantastic clear rounds […]
Jorge Bernhard of Clarksburg, ON was elected Equine Canada (EC) President on April 24, 2016, the final day of the 2016 EC Annual Convention in Montreal, QC.
Harold Chopping, of Southern Pines, North Carolina, made a statement to kick-off the HITS Culpeper Summer Series, finishing first and second in the $25,000 Brook Ledge Open Jumper Prix held on Friday. Chopping claimed the blue with Basje, owned by Kendra Bullington, and finished a close second with Contefino 6, owned by Caroline Russell Howe. […]
Great Britain made it three wins in a row at Ballindenisk (IRL), the second leg of the FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing 2016. The home team finished second and a valiant French quartet, who had again made the long journey to this friendly Co Cork venue, came a close third. As a result, Ireland and France, […]
Equine Canada (EC) provided a sneak preview of its re-branding to the attendees of the 2016 EC Annual Convention on Friday, April 22, 2016, during the EC Awards Gala at the iconic Dalhousie Station, home of Cirque Éloize, in Montreal, QC. The new brand was greeted enthusiastically, garnering a standing ovation from a clearly impressed […]
The second day of the FEI CDI 3* presented by Adequan® at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) concluded with Ashley Holzer (CAN) and Dressed In Black securing another victory, this time in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI 3* presented by Adequan® with a score of 71.502%. James Koford (USA) and Don Principe finished in […]
On April 23, 2016, Equine Canada (EC) held the first official meeting of members under the federation’s new By-laws, implemented in September 2015 after a positive voting outcome that saw a 97% approval rating from the equestrian community. Under the new By-laws, members are defined as persons designated as representatives in one of three categories […]
Ashley Holzer (CAN) and Dressed In Black took home a historic win in the first ever FEI Grand Prix CDI 3* presented by Adequan® at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Holzer and Dressed In Black earned a 70.320% for the win, while Chris Von Martels (CAN) and Divertimento received a 69.880% for second place. […]
The FEI has suspended international judge Rogier Van Iersal and course designer Rob Jansen, who served as officials during the first two stages of the unsanctioned Global Champions League in Miami and Mexico City, held April 10th and 17th, respectively. The FEI has held firm on its stance against the Global Champions League, which is operated […]
Equine Canada (EC) is putting the call out to all Canadian equestrians, looking for those willing to lease their horses for the inaugural Thunderbird Touch of Class International Para-Dressage CPEDI 3*, running June 8-12, 2016 in Langley, BC. The first CPEDI 3* competition held in Canada since 2010, the event will act as a crucial […]
