The Ontario Equestrian Federation (OEF) is announcing a new commitment to and focus on, the equestrian experience for 2016 and beyond. As part of this evolution they will be moving to enhance the riding experience of all Ontarians regardless of age or skill level. They will deliver relevant and meaningful programs through opportunities that they are planning strategically […]
“It is with the deepest sadness that we report to you that Star Power passed away yesterday. It is unjust that what should have been a long and well deserved retirement.
When Bolton-raised Filipe Masetti Leite arrived in Barretos, Sao Paulo with his horses in 2014 after more than two years in the saddle – he was sure that he would never set off on another Long Ride in his life. He had travelled more than 15,000 km with three horses from the Calgary Stampede, all […]
The 13-week Turf Tour concluded at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida. Canada’s Beth Underhill was a regular on this circuit, racking up ribbons on her string of horses string of horses – Count Me In, Viggo, Cadermie and Kodaline – to end up at the top of the overall standings. Underhill’s results […]
Canadian equine artist Karen Chorney has been recognized internationally after horsescotland presented a special award to international show jumper, Scott Brash, along with one of Chorney’s paintings. Last year, Scottish rider, Scott Brash made history when he became the first ever winner of the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping, with his mount, Hello Sanctos. A […]
Becoming a certified coach just got a bit easier thanks to A Guide to Coach Certification, a new handbook launched by the Ontario Equestrian Federation (OEF). The new guide is designed to make the certification process easily understandable to coach candidates, helping them navigate the requirements to become certified. “We’re experiencing an increased interest in […]
The Winter Equestrian Festival, held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL, along with the sport of show jumping, will be included in an in-depth feature on the highly regarded 60 Minutes Sports. The episode airs tonight on Showtime, Tuesday, April 5, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The 60 Minutes Sports feature will […]
For the second year in a row, Carlene and Andy Ziegler’s Artisan Farms was the recipient of the Harrison Cup Perpetual Trophy, awarded to the owners whose horses won the most money in all open jumper classes at the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival held January 13 through April 3, in Wellington, FL. Artisan Farms rider […]
The $130,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Series Final concluded on Saturday with a win for McLain Ward (USA) and HH Carlos Z. The competition had 62 entries over Anthony D’Ambrosio’s (USA) first round course during the day, with 18 clear rounds to advance to the jump-off in the evening, presented by SOVARO®. Out of 18 […]
Grand prix action at the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) concluded with an exciting international showdown Saturday night as Great Britain’s Ben Maher and Jane Clark’s Sarena jumped to victory in the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*. The finale grand prix for the winter circuit, Maher and Sarena topped a seven-horse jump-off, with McLain […]
