Canadian Olympian David Marcus of Campbellville, ON, scored victory in his first competition on Canadian soil this season, winning the Grand Prix at CDI-W CornerStone Spring Into Dressage. The official test event for the 2015 Pan American Games, CDI-W CornerStone Spring Into Dressage was held June 5 to 8 at the Caledon Pan Am Equestrian […]
Finnish rider Nina Fagerstrom piloted her mount Flower to a first place finish in the Albion Golf Carts $33,000 FEI Open Welcome class, in her first ever appearance at Angelstone Tournaments. The field of 23 horses competed over course designer Oscar Soberon’s technical 1.45 track, with only three managing to jump double clear. Hugh Graham, […]
The Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala, presented by BMO Financial Group, will return in 2014 and is currently calling for nominations. The Eighth Annual Gala will be held as part of a black-tie gala on Sunday, November 9, 2014, in Toronto, ON. Current categories recognized by the Jump Canada Hall of […]
Barn fires are every horse owner’s worst nightmare, one that can bring significant emotional and economic loss. However, the sad fact is that many barn fires could have largely been prevented by applying a few basic principles. The most reliable approach to fire safety is to plan for the worst by having solid procedures in […]
In a day packed full of show jumping, three top athletes posted victories in the International Ring on the opening day of the Spruce Meadows ‘National’ Tournament. In the $85,000 ATB Financial Cup 1.55m, Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Powerplay were victorious. McLain Ward (USA) had two wins today, and Shane Sweetnam (IRL) was also honored […]
George Tidball, founder of Thunderbird Equestrian Show Park, died on June 3, 2014, at the age of 83. Tidball is survived by his wife, Dianne and four children, Jane, Laura, Kathy and Stephen. Jane is the president and tournament director at Thunderbird, one of the top equestrian facilities in North America. A driving force for […]
Canada’s Diane Creech and Chrevis Christo, an 11-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding (Lavallo-Chrevi’s LaVi, Matador) owned by Doug and Louise Leatherdale, won the FEI Advanced Level High Point Award at the Kentucky Dressage Association Spring Warm-Up and 28th Annual Show. They received high marks from the judges in the FEI Grand Prix, Intermediate A and Intermediaire […]
The Calgary Stampede is thrilled to announce that Canadian legend, iconic actor, active philanthropist and passionate horseman William Shatner will lead the 2014 Calgary Stampede Parade as Grand Marshal. In addition, we are proud to have Calgary based speed skaters Gilmore Junio and Denny Morrison as honorary Marshals in recognition of their unique story of […]
With positive reinforcement your reward is seeing your horse anticipate his work eagerly and respond enthusiastically as you gain a richer relationship.
Being comfortable riding forward is one of the hardest things to teach.
