American rider McLain Ward’s talented two-time Olympic gold medal partner, Sapphire, has died. Ward posted this notice on his Facebook page today: “With a very heavy heart I have to share that Sara has passed away this morning due to complications from colic. Our entire Castle Hill family and every person she has touched has […]
The Equine Canada Canadian Eventing High Performance Committee has announced the names of the Canadian Eventing Team who will compete in the World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Normandy, FRA, August 28 – 31, 2014. Selected according to the qualification thresholds and selection procedure, four rider/horse combinations are named to the Team. Named to the Team […]
Canadian Olympian David Marcus of Campbellville, ON, has been invited to the prestigious CDIO5* Aachen, Germany, from July 11 to 20. The Canadian dressage athlete will ride his 2012 London Olympic partner, Chrevi’s Capital, a 14-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding (Chrevi’s Cavallo x Weinberg) owned by Deborah Miculinic Kinzinger. The opening Grand Prix test will be […]
The ‘Lunch in the Country’ fundraising event, held June 7th during the Grand Prix Freestyle competition at the CDI-W CornerStone Spring Into Dressage in Palgrave, ON, raised close to $18,000 to support the Canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program (C-DAAP). Held in the new pavilion at the completely renovated Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park, the ‘Lunch […]
The fun of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) gallops into Toronto early with HorseCapades, a delightful and interactive program that introduces fans of all ages to the wonder of horses. In its 10th consecutive year, HorseCapades returns to the CNE beginning July 27, 2014, at the Horse Palace, Exhibition Place. It offers visitors the chance to pet and feed […]
Dutch riders had it all their own way when coming out on top by a significant margin at the third round of the FEI Nations Cup™ Dressage 2014 pilot series on home ground in Rotterdam (NED) today. This leg attracted teams from seven nations, with many fielding developing sides, but The Netherlands’ Chef d’Equipe, Wim […]
Equine Canada’s Recreation, Trails and Tourism Program is pleased to announce the team of experts conducting the new Trail Network Project that will be governed by the Canadian Trails Federation. Taking the next steps in creating a functional and efficient Canadian Trail Portal, major stakeholders from the national trail community followed up their first meeting […]
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the world governing body of equestrian sport, has today launched the FEI Awards 2014, the annual global search to reward excellence, commitment, dedication and courage within the equestrian community. Nominations are now open and submissions can be made until midnight on 9 September at www.feiawards.org for five categories. The Longines […]
Equine Canada and the Canadian Equestrian Team extend heartfelt condolences to Selena O’Hanlon and owners Elaine and Michael Davies, on the passing away of their cherished Swedish Warmblood gelding Colombo. In 2007, O’Hanlon was first named to the Canadian Eventing National Team with Colombo, and the pair made their four-star debut together at the 2008 […]
From now on, riders will have a unique voice in front of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports and in the world. As of the 14th of May, the two not-for-profit associations, the International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) and the North American Riders Group, (NARG), have signed an historic letter of intent in which the […]
