British eventer Nicola Wilson has announced that her 2012 Olympic partner, Opposition Buzz, has died at the age of 17 on November 8th. In a statement on her website, Wilson said, “Our beloved Dodi [Opposition Buzz] sadly passed away yesterday after several weeks of enjoying his well-deserved retirement. He had a seizure in the morning […]
The 2015 Horse Breeders and Owners Conference will be held at the Sheraton Red Deer on January 9-11, in Red Deer, Alberta, and features internationally recognized speakers on a wide range of topics of interest to horse owners, breeders and professionals. This year’s line-up of speakers includes: • Dr. Bob Coleman – The Young Horse: […]
It has become increasingly common for tournament venues across North America to feature big classes and social events with the aim of raising awareness and funds for charitable organizations. Equally common, but less in the spotlight, are the individuals in the industry who support causes close to them in the pursuit of a cure to a disease or in support of a charity.
Back in the ring and better than ever
Eva Havaris was hired in June 2014 as Equine Canada’s new CEO, six months after her predecessor, Jean-Christophe Gandubert, was terminated only a year after being hired. It’s been a busy first five months for Havaris, including a trip to the World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Normandy for a crash course in top-level equestrian sport.
What would happen to a rider who entered the ring for an equitation class with black stirrup irons? Keep reading to find out more.
Foundation gives back to those who have nothing
The equestrian community was left reeling following the tragic deaths of Marie-Hélèn Lessard, 49, a well-loved competitor, coach, judge, official, horse show organizer and volunteer, and her husband, Steven Ratz, 57, vice-principal of Westside Secondary School in Orangeville, ON.
Have you ever wondered how a perfectly healthy stallion bred to a perfectly healthy mare can produce a foal with a serious genetic illness?
You've practiced dressage, jumped some stadium courses, and schooled over cross-country obstacles. But are you and your horse ready to compete at a horse trial?
