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Jump Canada 2012 Venue Development Funds

Jump Canada is pleased to announce the distribution of Venue Development Funds to nine competitions across the country. The Venue Development Fund, financed by the Jump Canada Levy, directly impacts hunter, jumper and equitation riders and owners across the country through subsidizing improvements at competition facilities. Since 2004, competitions have been invited to submit applications […]
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Vesicular Stomatitis Outbreaks in the US Now Resolved

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that the Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) outbreak in New Mexico has been resolved, and that all restrictions governing horses entering Canada from that state have been lifted. VS was detected in two New Mexico horses on April 20, 2012. These cases were the first confirmed diagnosis of active […]
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Canadians Win Top Honours at the Wellington Dressage CDI-W

Canadian riders won four of the eight FEI classes offered at the Wellington Dressage CDI-W presented by The Dutta Corp at the 2013 Adequan Global Dressage Festival. The CDI-W was held at the Stadium section of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) show grounds January 31-February 3, 2013. David Marcus of Campbellville, ON, kicked-off […]
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2013 Jump Canada Talent Squad

The 2013 Jump Canada Talent Squad has been announced. During the 2012 season, 14 Talent Squad qualifying competitions were held in the Eastern Division while eight qualifying competitions comprised the Western Division. The top five riders from each division form the 2013 Jump Canada Talent Squad. They are, in alphabetical order, as follows: Rider / […]
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Dressage Canada 2013 Short and Long Lists

Dressage Canada is pleased to announce the 2013 Dressage Short and Long Lists. The horse/rider combinations were selected based on criteria that considered 2012 competition results. The following horse/rider combinations have been named to the Dressage Canada Short List A: Rider / Hometown / Horse / Owner Jacqueline Brooks / Cedar Valley, ON / D […]
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Update from Equine Canada’s Task Force on FEI Limb Sensitivity Protocol

Equine Canada’s Limb Sensitivity Protocol Task Force provides the following as an interim update to both Equine Canada’s membership, as well as the Canadian equestrian community. The Task Force has held two meetings to discuss the current Protocol, its practical application and how it can be improved while not compromising the welfare of the horse […]
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Para-Equestrian Canada 2013 Election Results

Para-Equestrian Canada is pleased to announce the 2013 election results for positions on the Canadian Para-Equestrian Committee (CPEC). Victoria Andrew of Ottawa, ON, Elizabeth Quigg of Stouffville, ON, and Sharon Buffitt of Pointe Claire, QC have been elected to the CPEC for a two-year term beginning in February 2013. Andrew was one of Canada’s first […]
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2012 Equine Canada Award Recipients

Equine Canada is pleased to announce the names of the winners selected to receive the federation’s prestigious annual awards for 2012. The winners of the the Equestrian of the Year Award – The Doctor George Jacobsen Trophy; Junior Equestrian of the Year Award – The Gillian Wilson Trophy; the Media Award – Susan Jane Anstey […]