Karen Pavicic led another Canadian sweep of the top two places, winning the Borsheims FEI CDI4* Grand Prix Dressage Freestyle at the fifth annual International Omaha. Pavicic and her 14-year-old, Oldenburg gelding won for the second straight night in the first International Equestrian Federation (FEI) approved CDI 4* Dressage competition being held at Omaha along with […]
In his first appearance at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), Kent Farrington (USA) piloted Gazelle to a win in the $35,000 FEI 1.50m Suncast® Welcome, finishing the class in 43.76 seconds. Sharn Wordley (NZL) and Casper crossed through the timers in 47.387 seconds for second place, while Alise Oken (USA) and Hitchcock VD Broekkant […]
The management of the Kentucky Horse Park is being questioned, with an audit underway to investigate the financial activities and operations of the famed equestrian facility between 2014 and 2016. Kentucky state auditor Mark Harmon has been contracted to determine whether proper policies, procedures, legal and contractual requirements, and appropriate accounting standards were followed during […]
There was some bad news when EC CEO Eva Havaris announced that Jumping had lost its Own The Podium funding (previously $1,175,000 for the Rio quadrennial).
Michael Jung of Germany became the second rider to win the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Rolex, on the same horse in two consecutive years by riding Fischerrocana FST to a 13.3-point victory. His winning score (39.2) easily bested Lauren Kieffer on Veronica (52.5) and Maya Black on Doesn’t Play Fair (53.9). In addition […]
The Headwaters Horse Country Excellence Awards Gala, presented by Terra Cotta Financial Group, will take place Wednesday, May 11th at the Best Western Plus Orangeville Inn & Suites. The evening will honour four equine industry leaders who exemplify excellence and who, through their work and vision, have helped the Headwaters region become a centre of […]
The Olympic champion Uthopia, ridden by Carl Hester and Charlotte Dujardin, will be sold through auction with no reserve on May 27, 2016. The 14-year-old KWPN stallion contributed to team gold medals at the 2011 European Championships and the 2012 Olympics, as well as team bronze at the 2013 European Championships for Britain. Initially owned […]
There are good reasons for trying to reduce equine stress levels. In this article, learn which products are available to do so.
With a strong team assembled behind a collective goal, a determined work ethic, and supportive friends who have helped him through the loss of his wife, Sophie, Brian Walker is looking ahead.
Cancer is defined as the uncontrolled growth of cells that develop into masses, tumours, which invade healthy tissue and release chemicals into the body.
