A Bradford, Ontario stable went up in flames Wednesday evening, completely destroying the barn. Reports indicate that approximately 20 horses were safely evacuated, along with the home owner. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Anyone wishing to offer supplies, like blankets and other equipment, should […]
Mill Creek Stables welcomes three-time Canadian Show Jumping Champion Yann Candele to its world-class facility in Cambridge, ON.
Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) has announced that they have updated information regarding health certificates for the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Any horses shipping onto the property (both FTI WEF and AGDF grounds) will require a health certificate or statement on official licensed veterinarian letterhead dated March 1, 2013, or after. Health certificates used […]
The Ontario Equestrian Federation is proud to present eight juniors from across the province with $1,000 through the OEF Youth Bursary program to help them achieve their equestrian goals. “We would like to thank everyone who applied and to congratulate this year’s bursary recipients,” says Dianne Graham, executive director of the OEF. “Youth are our […]
On March 27-30, an international equestrian festival including show jumping, dressage and endurance events will be held in Qatar, the first of its kind in the Middle East and Asia. The inaugural CHI AL SHAQAB will be hosted by Al Shaqab, a member organization of the Qatar Foundation, and sponsored by ExxonMobil Qatar Inc., the […]
The new Ontario government has reached tentative transition funding agreements with Western Fair Raceway, Clinton Raceway, Hanover Raceway and Grand River Raceway – the next step in ensuring race dates for the 2013 season. Following recommendations from the Horse Racing Industry Transition Panel Report, the province intends to: In consultation with the Ontario Horse Racing Industry […]
Equestrian Sport Productions announces that the two horses tested for EHV-1 that were in “FEI Stabling” at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center were found negative. The quarantine on FEI Stabling, which was set by the State of Florida Department of Agriculture in collaboration with Equestrian Sport Productions, has been lifted. Competition will continue as scheduled […]
Equestrian Sport Productions announces that developments have occurred at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). A horse stabled in Grand Prix Village (outside of PBIEC) has been tested for EHV-1 and tested negative for the nasal PCR swab, but positive to the blood test. That horse has not shown any neurological symptoms and there are […]
Horse Sport has placed fourth in the Best Use of Social Media in North America category of the 2013 Equestrian Social Media Awards. Thank you to everyone who voted for us. Join our community for up to date news and fun stuff at www.facebook.com/HorseSport Congratulations also goes out to Horsepower comic strip contributor Jean Abernathy, […]
After three horse carcasses, of six recently flagged for testing in the UK as the result of the European horsemeat scandal, tested positive for trace amounts of phenylbutazone (bute), British Food Standards Agency testing protocols have been changed. From now on, horsemeat can only be shipped out of abattoirs after it has been proven to be […]
