Following an injury sustained during training, A Little Romance (A Fine Romance x Donaufurst), a nine-year-old Canadian-bred Thoroughbred Trakehner cross owned by Donald and Anita Leschied and ridden by Jessica Phoenix, has been withdrawn from the Canadian Eventing Team nominated to compete at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) 2014 in Normandy, FRA, August […]
Jump Canada is pleased to announce the jumping athletes who will represent Canada at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Normandy, FRA August 23 – September 7, 2014. Named to the Team in alphabetical order are: Rider / Home Town / Horse / Owner Yann Candele / Caledon, ON / Showgirl / Watermark […]
Equine Canada is pleased to be able to offer a new opportunity for stewards to upgrade or maintain their certification. The Fédération Équestre du Québec is hosting a French only National Steward Clinic in Shawiningan, QC on November 1, 2014, that is open to individuals interested in pursuing stewarding or who are working towards gaining […]
The Canadian Show Jumping Team, comprised of Jaclyn Duff, Elizabeth Gingras, Jill Henselwood and Jordan Macpherson, finished in third place in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ at the CSIO3*-W Bratislava, SVK, which is being held from August 7-10, 2014. From the 13 countries represented, Canada finished the two-round competition, designed by Eduard Petrovič (FEI 3*) […]
Fresh off the heels of the highly successful pilot launch delivered in Eastern Canada at the Broadleaf Guest Ranch, Equine Canada is thrilled to be able to announce another joint venture, this time in Canada’s west, with Holiday on Horseback who will host the next Trail riding and Tourism Certification program pilot evaluation. For 52 […]
Dressage Canada has announced that the following individuals have been elected by acclamation into the following positions; • Sheila Skene — Rules Committee Chair (term 2015–2018), and • Birgit Valkenborg — Coaching Committee Chair (term 2015–2018). Both Skene and Valkenborg will take office on January 1st, 2015. No candidates were nominated for the Officials’ Committee […]
Equine Canada is amending its Bylaws in compliance with the new Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act. These Bylaws will also serve to revitalize our organization, and help to shape the future of the Canadian equestrian community. Key features include: • Strengthening member rights through increased accountability and transparency; • Improving efficiencies; • Embracing new technologies. In […]
Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ 2014 team member Hawley Bennett-Awad was the top Canadian rider in the CIC3* division at the annual Event at Rebecca Farm, held in Kalispell, Montana, USA, July 23–27, 2014. Three-time Olympian Hawley Bennett–Awad of Langley, BC, rode her WEG partner Gin & Juice, the 14-year-old bay Thoroughbred mare sired by […]
Horses have tested positive for Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in Weld County, Colorado on July 17, 2014. Vesicular Stomatitis is a reportable disease as per the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), meaning that horse owners must immediately report the presence of any horse suspected of being affected by the disease. The disease causes blister-like lesions to […]
Save the date for a Royal Canadian Evening at the prestigious castle, Casa Loma, in Toronto, to benefit Dressage Canada’s Canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program (C-DAAP). On Thursday, November 6, 2014, C-DAAP will be opening the doors to a regal evening in the presence of Honourary Patron, The Rt.Hon. The Countess Bathurst. The night, hosted by […]
