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Rebecca Howard Finishes 11th at CCI 3* Blenheim

In front of a record crowd of 70,000 spectators, Canadian Olympian Rebecca Howard, of Salmon Arm, BC, finished in 11th place at the CCI 3* Fidelity Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials, held September 6-9 on the grounds of Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, UK. Howard rode her 2012 Olympic partner, Riddle Master, an 11-year-old Canadian Sport […]
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Farm Animals to Paint this Year’s Royal Poster

On Thursday, September 20th The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair will create a unique piece of artwork, painted solely by farm animals. With paint on their hooves and feet, a variety of animals including a horse, cow, pigs, sheep, and chickens will stride across a giant 16’X12’ canvas, creating a work inspired by abstract expressionism. A […]
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Vanessa Mannix Competes at CSI 3* Villeneuve Sur Lot

Vanessa Mannix of Calgary, AB competed for Canada at the CSI 3* Villeneuve Sur Lot, held September 16-18 in France. Riding Ana Maria Caeiro’s 11-year-old Selle Francais gelding Nirvana de Terlong, Mannix finished 6th in the 23,000 € Prix Conseil Régional d’Aquitaine Table ‘A’ Against the Clock. For a full list of results, click here.
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Canadian Dressage Riders at NDEA Fall Festival

Some of Canada’s top Dressage riders travelled to Saugerties, NY, USA, from September 13-16 for the CDI-W/Y/J NDEA Fall Festival, where they earned many high placings. Grand Prix 3- David Marcus / Chrevi’s Capital / 67.957% 4- David Marcus / Don Kontes / 67.532% 7- Ashley Holzer / Degas / 65.128% Grand Prix Special 3- […]
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Pia Fortmuller Competes at CDI-W Wroclaw

Pia Fortmuller (of Vancouver, BC, but currently residing in Germany) recently represented Canada at the CDI-W Wroclaw, held September 14-16 in Poland. She earned great results aboard Orion, her 16-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding. Grand Prix 3- Pia Fortmuller / Orion / 68.681% Grand Prix Kur to Music 2- Pia Fortmuller / Orion / 73.375% For […]
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Canadian Nations’ Cup Team for CSIO5* Barcelona

The following riders have been named by Jump Canada to represent Canada in Nations’ Cup competition at the FEI Promotional League Nations’ Cup Final at CSIO5* Barcelona, to be held in Barcelona, ESP, September 20-23, 2012. Making her Nations’ Cup debut, Courtney Vince will replace Eric Lamaze. Jonathan Asselin, 53, of Calgary, AB, will ride […]
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Equine Canada General Meeting

Notice is hereby given to all Equine Canada members that a General Meeting of its Members has been called for: When: September 22, 2012 at 4 pm EDST Where: 450 chemin de Gaspé, Bromont Equestrian Park, Quebec – Hospitality Tent, Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships Why: For the purpose of voting on recommended changes to the […]