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David Marcus Finishes Second at CDI3* Verden

Canadian Olympian David Marcus scored a personal best to finish second to Steffen Peters of the United States in Grand Prix competition held August 9 at CDI3* Verden, Germany. Marcus is preparing to represent Canada at the upcoming Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games from August 23 to September 7 in Normandy, France. Marcus of Campbellville, […]
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2014 BC Heritage Circuit Finals

Maple Ridge Equi-sport Centre (MREC) was home for the 2014 BC Heritage Circuit Finals and all the qualified competitors that travelled from around the province to compete for their share of $10,000.00 in prize money. We were fortunate to have decent weather ( well, a little rain) for a fantastic weekend that had talented horses […]
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Jock Paget and Kevin McNab Cleared by FEI Tribunal in Doping Case

Eventers Jonathan ‘Jock’ Paget and Kevin McNab have been cleared of doping charges by the FEI Tribunal. Both athletes’ horses – Clifton Promise and Clifton Pinot – tested positive for the banned substance reserpine following the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, in September 2013. During the hearing, it was explained that both men, along with […]
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Piro-Like Syndrome in France

Researchers in France have been studying “Piro-Like Syndrome” in horses for a decade. And now, leading up the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Normandy, a database has been launched, which will allow veterinarians to report and track cases. This syndrome, recognized as a group of symptoms which consistently occur together, is known to result […]
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Canadians Contest 2014 Mongol Derby

Officially the world’s longest horse race with a Guinness World Record, the 6th edition of the Mongol Derby is the largest yet with 48 riders taking on the gruelling 1000km course across the Mongolian steppe. It will begin Wednesday August 6th. Follow the race live from 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning local time: Live Tracking Map Twenty-eight […]
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Team USA wins Furusiyya Nations Cup in Gijon

August 2, 2014 – Team USA sensationally won their second Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping 2014 qualifier in 24 hours when adding the honours at the Europe Division 2 leg in Gijon, Spain to Aug. 1st’s Europe Division 1 victory at Hickstead (GBR). “We all watched Hickstead yesterday and we were really proud of them, […]
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Christian Ahlmann Claims Valkenswaard Grand Prix

The Longines Global Champions Tour of Valkenswaard Grand Prix presented by Qatar was won by Christian Ahlmann (GER) and Codex One who is returning to competition in fantastic fresh form and off the back of their recent Aachen Grand Prix win. Second went to Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) and Gotha FRH, the Swede’s second LGCT […]