Hunter enthusiasts were treated to the best in the nation during Hunter Spectacular week. The main focus was on the International ring, open exclusively to hunters all week, with 118 Performance Hunters competing at 3’6″on Thursday looking for a qualifying spot for Saturday’s Hunter Spectacular class. Tuesday’s Ride and Learn clinic, held in the covered […]
Having traversed Canada and U.S. to compete for her first time in Florida, former Canadian Pan Am Team member Karen Pavicic declares it a great move, highlighted by positive competition results and a close-knit experience with fellow Canadians. The coast of California is the British Columbian’s usual route for the winter CDI show season. This […]
Six Standardbred riders from Ontario travelled to Sunbury, Ohio, to compete at the first annual World Standardbred Show October 5 and 6.
Several recent positive drug tests may have been the result of prohibited substances in feedstuffs. One of these prohibited substances is ractopamine, which is used to promote weight gain and feed efficiency and is licenced in Canada for use in beef cattle, pigs and turkeys. Following several positive tests in Ontario, the Ontario Racing Commission undertook […]
The American Horsewoman’s Challenge is now encouraging Canadian horsewomen to join the competition that recognizes the top female horse trainers in North America. The Challenge is a six-month contest to train a young horse for a cross-discipline tournament to be held October 2014 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The competition combines the equestrian skills of Dressage, […]
While for most of us it seems like winter is just beginning, it is the start of spring in the eyes of the equine world as foaling season begins each January. Deep inside the Large Animal Clinic at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), students have the unique opportunity to be a part of this special […]
The FEI has received the official report of abuse from the Chief Steward at CEI2* Sakhir in Bahrain, which confirms that this incident was reported.
Canadian Grand Prix dressage rider Diane Creech and Devon L continue to impress the judges during the Wellington winter show season. The pair scored a 65.440 percent in Thursday’s Grand Prix and a 71.950 percent in Friday night’s Grand Prix Freestyle at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) 5 CDI4*. “I thought that Devon was […]
The BC Horse Racing Industry Management Committee met on February 11th in Vancouver to discuss funding arrangements among the three principal participants in the industry – the track operator Great Canadian Gaming Corp., the Thoroughbred sector and the Standardbred sector. The Committee feels significant progress was made toward a feasible working model for the industry […]
Following in the footsteps of their father, Ludo, the twins, who will be 21 this year, have always considered show jumping to be their lifestyle of choice.
