German riders were simply the best on the final day of the Longines FEI European Eventing Championships at Blair Castle (GBR) where, in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen, who presented the medals, they won team gold by more than 50 penalties and the matchless Michael Jung captured the fifth individual title of his […]
The Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament hosted its $300,000 BMO Nations’ Cup on Saturday afternoon, with eight countries represented, and an exciting gold medal win for Brazil in the team’s first time ever competing in the event. The team of Pedro Veniss, Felipe Amaral, Eduardo Menezes and Rodrigo Pessoa jumped to victory in front of a […]
The German team is ruling supreme with a massive nine-fence lead over Great Britain following Cross Country day at the Longines FEI European Eventing Championship at Blair Castle (GBR) where relentless rain made conditions testing but also produced some brilliant, brave riding. The standout performance was that of defending individual champion Michael Jung (GER), who […]
Dressage Canada is pleased to announce that Liza Wilson of Collingwood, ON is the August 2015 recipient of the Dressage Canada Volunteer of the Month award. Wilson’s contributions to the Ontario Junior Dressage Team at the 2015 North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) in July have made her a standout nomination for this […]
There was joy and heartache in equal measure at the special Olympic qualifier staged in Gestut Peterhof in Perl, Germany yesterday where Japan pipped South Africa by the narrowest of margins for a coveted team slot at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. In a competition that swung in favour of both sides at various stages, […]
An exciting evening of international show jumping took place complimented by equestrian exhibitions, live music and a dazzling display of fireworks during the Mercedes-Benz Evening of the Horse Friday night at the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament. It was a packed house to watch many of the world’s best horses and riders compete in the evening’s […]
Equine Canada is pleased to support the Canadian Dressage Athlete’s Assistance Program (C-DAAP) for its ‘A Night to Remember’ dressage gala, to be held Oct. 23, 2015 in Toronto at Casa Loma. The black-tie optional gala features dinner, dancing to a 17-piece orchestra, and a silent auction in support of our nation’s top dressage competitors. […]
Problematic from the start, the groups involved with bringing the 2018 Bromont WEG to fruition continue to struggle with organizing the behemoth event. At the end of August they lost their long-standing leader, Paul Côté, who had been chair of the bid committee and was subsequently named CEO, when he announced his resignation. This week, […]
The Ontario Equestrian Federation is pleased to welcome its new board of directors following the annual general meeting and election, which took place last evening at Mohawk Raceway in Campbellville. Executive Committee: Mark Nelson – President Marc Nicols – 1st Vice President Kimberley Blease – 2nd Vice President Valerie Shipp – Treasurer Tracey Evans – […]
Germany is on track to win a fifth successive team gold medal after their third and fourth team riders, world champion Sandra Auffarth and Ingrid Klimke, rode superb Dressage tests at the Longines FEI European Eventing Championship at Blair Castle (GBR). However, their team manager Hans Melzer is taking nothing for granted. “These riders are […]
