Nancy Benson – Life in Balance

A glance at the results of the low adult jumper division at the Winter Equestrian Festival and amateur jumper classes at major Ontario tournaments shows Canadian rider Nancy Benson peppered among the top placings. This busy Ottawa native manages a hectic career as a real estate agent buying and selling 'unique urban properties' interspersed with traveling a daunting number of miles every week to train and show her horses.

Christilot Boylen on Introducing Piaffe

Christilot Boylen made history at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo when she became Canada's first Olympic dressage competitor at the age of 17. The six-time Olympian has also won the individual gold medal at three Pan American Games.

Like Father, Like Son: John and Bill Pearce

Behind every top competitor is a mentor, sponsor or supporter who was instrumental in helping that rider along the path to success. Our Horse Tales series The Difference Makers profiles Canada's 2010 WEG team members and the people who inspired them to reach the top of their sport.

Mares Gone Wild

It can be difficult to tell when mares are in heat, some develop extreme behaviours that can interfere with training or showing, or be outright dangerous.