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Now Three Candidates for FEI Presidency

As HRH Princess Haya’s term as FEI president comes to an end in December, three new candidates have thrown their hats in the ring. Pierre E. Genecand of Switzerland has declared his candidacy, along with Pierre Durand of France and Ulf Helgstrand of Denmark. Genecand, an insurance broker and successful businessman, has been president of the […]
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Totilas Will Not Compete at WEG

The German Equestrian Federation has announced that Totilas has been withdrawn from the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ due to injury. The 14-year-old stallion, who was set to compete under Matthias Alexander Rath next week (August 25-29), was Germany’s best hope for an individual gold medal. In a press release, the German Equestrian Federation […]
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Get the Canadian Perspective on WEG

The opening ceremony of the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Normandy, France, will take place on Saturday August 23rd, and the action begins on Monday August 25th. The event will conclude on Sunday September 7th. Keep up up with the action at CanadaLovesWEG.com, the Horse Publications Group’s exciting new website. Brought to you by six […]
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Tatiana Dzavik Wins in Poland

Canada’s Tatiana Dzavik claimed the top spot in the grand prix competition at the Baltica Equestrian Tour in Poland last weekend. Dzavik and her mare, Delphine DH (by Triomphe de Muze), bested the 22-horse field, going clear with a jump-off time of 35.76 seconds. Dzavik has said previously of her mount, “She came from Ilan […]
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Cuckson Report

  Horse-Canada.com is excited to welcome Pippa Cuckson to our roster of bloggers. Her Cuckson Report, at www.horsesport.com/cuckson-report, will shine a light on equestrian issues and happenings from around the globe. An equestrian journalist for more than 35 years, Cuckson doesn’t shy away from hard-hitting subject matter. She has most recently been campaigning for a […]
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The Practical Farm

  Horse-Canada.com is pleased to introduce our all new blog, The Practical Farm, which can be found at www.horsesport.com/the-practical-farm. Industry experts, Dwayne and Kevin Job, know how to get things done on the farm. From advice on horse and land management to equipment uses and maintenance, they can help you make decisions about how to […]
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2014 BC Heritage Circuit Finals

Maple Ridge Equi-sport Centre (MREC) was home for the 2014 BC Heritage Circuit Finals and all the qualified competitors that travelled from around the province to compete for their share of $10,000.00 in prize money. We were fortunate to have decent weather ( well, a little rain) for a fantastic weekend that had talented horses […]
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Jock Paget and Kevin McNab Cleared by FEI Tribunal in Doping Case

Eventers Jonathan ‘Jock’ Paget and Kevin McNab have been cleared of doping charges by the FEI Tribunal. Both athletes’ horses – Clifton Promise and Clifton Pinot – tested positive for the banned substance reserpine following the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, in September 2013. During the hearing, it was explained that both men, along with […]
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Piro-Like Syndrome in France

Researchers in France have been studying “Piro-Like Syndrome” in horses for a decade. And now, leading up the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Normandy, a database has been launched, which will allow veterinarians to report and track cases. This syndrome, recognized as a group of symptoms which consistently occur together, is known to result […]