The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (CTHS) has issued a response to Woodbine’s announcement earlier this week about changes to the Ontario Sired program: Many of you are by now aware of a release made by WEG regarding revisions to the 2016 Thoroughbred racing program/Ontario Sires progeny program. The CTHS Ontario had no participation in the […]

Equine Canada is pleased to announce the athletes who have been nominated to the Canadian National and Elite Eventing Squads. 2016 Canadian Eventing Elite Squad (in alphabetical order) Athlete / Hometown Rebecca Howard / Salmon Arm, BC (currently residing in Marlborough, GBR) Holly Jacks / Orangeville, ON Selena O’Hanlon / Kingston, ON Jessica Phoenix / […]

The second week of competition at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded on Sunday with young riders taking the spotlight in the International Arena, followed by the $35,000 Suncast® Championship Classic. Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER) and Unbelievable 5, owned by Windward Farm and Jessica Siuda, renewed their winning partnership. Victoria Colvin, 18, jumped to victory in […]

Clear blue skies welcomed an international field to new facilities in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, where Juan Manuel Luzardo (URU) and Stan delivered a daring performance to win the $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping qualifier at CSI4*-W Valle de Bravo. The first World Cup qualifier to be hosted on Mexican soil, the event thrilled […]

The first “Saturday Night Lights” grand prix competition of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival was an exciting one as fans who braved the chilly and blustery weather were treated to a fast jump-off and winning ride from Todd Minikus (USA) on the Quality Group’s Quality Girl. They finished four seconds faster than second place finishers, […]

Ron Southern, founder and Co-Chairman of Spruce Meadows, and iconic Alberta entrepreneur and businessman passed away Thursday morning at his home. He was 85. Southern and his wife Margaret (Marg) purchased Copithorne Ranch south of Calgary with the vision of establishing a world-class equestrian facility. Spruce Meadows was built for their two daughters, Nancy and […]

The Winter Equestrian Festival saw an unprecedented streak of wins last year in the Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Series by Olympic Gold Medalist Eric Lamaze of Canada. He took home five victories in the Series in 2015, including four in a row and the top placing in this same class with the same […]

Spruce Meadows’ Ron D. Southern has died at the age of 85. The famous equestrian centre in Calgary, Alberta, made the announcement today, with the following statement: “It is with great sadness that Spruce Meadows announces the passing on January 21, 2016 of its founder and co-chairman, Ronald D. Southern. “In April of 1975 the […]

Canada’s Jacqueline (“Jacquie”) Brooks is known for her positive attitude at dressage shows across the globe.She is a top competitor

Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, ON will host an information night for TheStable.ca, a new horse ownership venture launched by Anthony and Amy MacDonald.