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Last Chance to Register for the EC  Annual Convention

If you haven’t yet registered for the 2016 Equine Canada Annual Convention, time is running out! Registration will close April 18 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Click here to register. This year’s Convention is set to be one for the books, with a full line-up of presentations, panels, clinics, and innovative sessions led by world-class speakers, […]
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OEF to Focus on Long Term Development

The Ontario Equestrian Federation (OEF) is announcing a new commitment to and focus on, the equestrian experience for 2016 and beyond. As part of this evolution they will be moving to enhance the riding experience of all Ontarians regardless of age or skill level. They will deliver relevant and meaningful programs through opportunities that they are planning strategically […]
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Endurance Canada Announces Three New Awards

Endurance Canada is pleased to announce the creation of three new awards, acknowledging the special horses that are the very heart and life of our sport. The ELITE Award recognizes and honours horses that have demonstrated an outstanding competition record including high distance totals of at least 4,800 km (3000 mi), and completion of several […]
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Ian Millar’s Star Power has Died

“It is with the deepest sadness that we report to you that Star Power passed away yesterday. It is unjust that what should have been a long and well deserved retirement.
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Sophie C. Walker Perpetual Trophy

The Split Rock Jumping Tour is honoured to award the Sophie C. Walker Perpetual Trophy during the Lexington International CSI 3* $130,000 Grand Prix, presented by Split Rock Farm. Established in loving memory of fellow equestrian, Sophie Walker, the award will be given to the winner of the feature class. “When Sophie came to the […]
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Canadian Cowboy Sets off to ‘The End of the World’

When Bolton-raised Filipe Masetti Leite arrived in Barretos, Sao Paulo with his horses in 2014 after more than two years in the saddle – he was sure that he would never set off on another Long Ride in his life. He had travelled more than 15,000 km with three horses from the Calgary Stampede, all […]
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Underhill is Turf Tour Leading Rider

The 13-week Turf Tour concluded at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida. Canada’s Beth Underhill was a regular on this circuit, racking up ribbons on her string of horses string of horses – Count Me In, Viggo, Cadermie and Kodaline – to end up at the top of the overall standings. Underhill’s results […]
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Canadian Riders Head to Omaha

The fifth annual International Omaha, an internationally sanctioned equestrian competition featuring high-level dressage and jumping together under one roof, is delighted to welcome top national and international dressage riders who have competed in the Olympic Games, FEI World Cup™ Finals and Pan American and World Equestrian Games. The exciting world-class competition is produced by the […]
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EC Dressage Judge Promotion Clinic

Attention all Equine Canada (EC) and Horse Council British Columbia (HCBC) Dressage Judges and dressage enthusiasts: EC will be hosting a Dressage Judge Promotion Clinic during the Canadian Cup Dressage Festival, taking place July 29-31, 2016 in Maple Ridge, BC. Leading the clinic will be FEI 5* Dressage Judge and FEI 4* Eventing Judge, Cara […]
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Canadian Equine Artist Received International Recognition

Canadian equine artist Karen Chorney has been recognized internationally after horsescotland presented a special award to international show jumper, Scott Brash, along with one of Chorney’s paintings. Last year, Scottish rider, Scott Brash made history when he became the first ever winner of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping, with his mount, Hello Sanctos. A […]