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Germany Disqualified from Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Final

Poor weather conditions during the Nations’ Cup at the CSIO St. Gallen, Switzerland, held May 30-June 2, led to the disqualification of the German show jumping team from the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Final in Barcelona. Due to the weather, and concerns over footing, the Organization Committee and the chefs d’equipe decided to alter the […]
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Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping

The all-new Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping links three of the world’s top events – CHIO Aachen, Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ CSIO 5* and CHI Geneva – in a quest to find and reward the ultimate competitor. The prestigious Grand Slam bonus system is very lucrative for the winners. If a rider wins at all […]
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New Clicker Training Blog

Horse-Canada.com is pleased to introduce our all-new blog, The Pony Fairy, by Monty Gwynne. Better known as the “The Pony Fairy,” Gwynne is the only Canadian-approved Alexandra Kurland ‘Click That Teaches’ instructor. She has used clicker training for the past 15 years. For three decades before that, she successfully trained horses and their humans using […]
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USDA to Increase Species Testing

In response to the European horse meat scandal, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced that they will be ramping up species sampling and testing. Inspectors will increase testing of raw and ready-to-eat meat products coming to the country from Iceland, Ireland, Poland, the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland. All tests of imported […]
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Major New Show Coming to the West

Plans are underway for a major indoor horse show to take place in 2014 at the new Agrium Western Event Centre on the Calgary Stampede showgrounds in downtown Calgary, AB. The brainchild of John Anderson of Rocky Mountain Show Jumping, the Royal West will be a 10-day, multi-breed show. It will feature a division for […]
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Pro-SARP Motion Passed in Ontario Legislature

The Ontario Legislature passed a motion to continue the Slots at Racetracks Program beyond the cancellation deadline imposed by the Liberals. In addition, the motion called for the suspension of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s gaming modernization plan until municipal referendums can be held in 2014. The motion, put forward by Essex MPP Tara Natyshak, received […]
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Bradford Barn Fire

A Bradford, Ontario stable went up in flames Wednesday evening, completely destroying the barn. Reports indicate that approximately 20 horses were safely evacuated, along with the home owner. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Anyone wishing to offer supplies, like blankets and other equipment, should […]
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ExxonMobil to Sponsor International Equestrian Festival in Quatar

On March 27-30, an international equestrian festival including show jumping, dressage and endurance events will be held in Qatar, the first of its kind in the Middle East and Asia. The inaugural CHI AL SHAQAB will be hosted by Al Shaqab, a member organization of the Qatar Foundation, and sponsored by ExxonMobil Qatar Inc., the […]
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Horse Sport Takes Fourth Place in ESMAs

Horse Sport has placed fourth in the Best Use of Social Media in North America category of the 2013 Equestrian Social Media Awards. Thank you to everyone who voted for us. Join our community for up to date news and fun stuff at www.facebook.com/HorseSport Congratulations also goes out to Horsepower comic strip contributor Jean Abernathy, […]