The CSI4*-W Royal Horse Show is pleased to announce GroupBy Inc. as the title sponsor of the prestigious Big Ben Challenge on Saturday, November 15, 2014. The Royal is also proud to confirm a new three-year agreement with Greenhawk Inc. which includes the 2014 Greenhawk Canadian Show Jumping Championship, on November 7 & 8. “Greenhawk […]
Paul Larmer, CEO of Semex Alliance, has been elected to a two-year term as President and Chair of the Board of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Larmer succeeds outgoing president John M. Dunlap, Jr. Since 1922, The Royal has been Canada’s leader in showcasing Canadian agriculture, food and equine excellence. Born and raised on an […]
As it prepares for its 92nd year celebrating “Farm fresh Fun,” the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is holding a contest to find original artwork that can be used in a commemorative poster that reflects the The Royal today. It’s an opportunity for aspiring artists across the country to get creative and help present a fresh […]
Once again The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is leading the way to help improve our Canadian horse sport talent by providing competitions that strengthen the ability of our young riders early in their careers. The National Medal Classes have a long history at The Royal, celebrating 25 years in 2013. The Royal is pleased to […]
America’s Leslie Howard is a legend in the sport of show jumping and she handily won the $75,000 Ricoh Big Ben Challenge tonight at the CSI4*-W Royal Horse Show, Toronto, in front of a standing-room only crowd of equine enthusiasts. Canadian Olympian Beth Underhill was runner-up again tonight, following her reserve-champion finish in last weekend’s […]
Dressage Canada is pleased to announce that Deborah Kinzinger-Miculinic of Brampton, ON, has been named the 2013 Dressage Canada Owner of the Year. Having left the world of riding in her youth, Kinzinger-Miculinic decided to rejoin the equestrian community in 2010 on her 50th birthday. In her search for an instructor, she came across David […]
The phrase “We have a jump off!” is commonly heard around the horse show ring, but it’s rarely, if ever, heard following a speed class at a four-star international event. Tonight the ‘one-in-a-million’ happened. Veteran American rider Laura Kraut (Middleburg, VA) put in an incredible round in what, under normal circumstances would have been the […]
Diane Creech of Caistor Centre, ON won the $20,000 Royal Invitational Dressage Cup at the Royal Horse Show tonight, dominating the Freestyle to Music with an outstanding score of 75.417 percent with partner Devon L. From the moment the pair stepped into the ring, it was clear they would be the ones to beat. “Diane’s […]
Twenty-four of the world’s best riders along with their 56 horses are set to begin a week of top show jumping when the international division officially opens tonight at the prestigious CSI4*-W Royal Horse Show, Toronto. Between now and Saturday, November 9th, these select riders will have the opportunity to compete in ten matinee and […]
In front of a near capacity crowd in the Ricoh Coliseum, Waylon Roberts (Port Perry, ON) rode Bill Owen like a man with nothing to lose and everything to win. Sitting in third following last night’s initial round of competition, Roberts knew how costly mistakes could be at this level. “Tonight I knew I had […]
