If you are ready for the experience of a lifetime as the Stampede Queen or Princess get your application in now! The 2016 Stampede Queen and Princesses deadline is, Friday, August 28, 2015. The competition for the 2016 Stampede Queen and Princesses begins Thursday, September 8, 2016. “It is an experience like no other and […]
21 Years later, the Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association Alberta Chapter’s Fall Classic Breeders Sale is the longest running warmblood sale
Experts from three continents gathered at a special two-day equine surfaces forum held at the FEI headquarters in Lausanne (SUI) last month. A total of 36 equine, veterinary and footing specialists from Belgium, Canada, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK and United States came together to discuss standards for arena surfaces in Jumping. The […]
Earlier this month, Karen Pavicic was named one of six Canadian dressage athletes to receive financial support from the Canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program (C-DAAP) as she declares for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. C-DAAP, which was created in 2012 to promote the advancement of Canadian dressage in the world rankings, […]
Canadian Olympian David Marcus and fellow grand prix dressage competitor, Nicholas Fyffe of Australia, are merging their training businesses and relocating to Wellington, FL, full-time. Having spent several years dividing their time between their Canadian training base and wintering in Florida, the pair has made the difficult decision to sell the 15-acre farm in Campbellville, […]
The $126k Reliable Equipment Rentals Grand Prix got underway Sunday afternoon at Thunderbird Show Park. With 34 entries from Canada, the USA, Venezuela and Israel, spectators were on the edge of their seats for a finish that put just three tenths of a second between first and second place. In the end, it was Ashlee […]
A study is currently being conducted at Plymouth University, led by Catherine Williams, on weaning methods in the equine industry. Williams said “Much research has been conducted in this area and, whilst many agree that the weaning process can be highly stressful none can decide on best practice. “The aim of my research is to […]
The World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) has announced a new partnership with Rolex, the leading brand of the Swiss watch industry and a committed supporter of equestrian sports. The long-term partnership highlights the understanding and respect that the WBFSH and Rolex have for the passion and hard work that goes on behind-the-scenes at […]
As previously reported, Paul Côté has resigned from his position as executive director of the WEG 2018 Organizing Committee (COJEM 2018). His appointment as head of Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT) in Montreal was announced last week. Cote was chair of the Bromont Bid Committee and his was an integral part of the bid process. […]
Dutch dominance in the sport of Jumping continued at its relentless pace when reigning world champion, Jeroen Dubbeldam, steered the brilliant SFN Zenith to victory in the individual final at the FEI European Jumping Championships 2015 in Aachen (GER) today. Silver went to Belgium’s Gregory Wathelet with Conrad de Hus while Simon Delestre and Ryan […]
