Last week, the International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) put forward its new Olympic Games Format proposal for consideration by the FEI and all National Federations. FEI president Ingmar De Vos has responded to their proposal in a letter to Christina Liebherr, president of the IJRC, dated November 19th. In the letter, De Vos explains why […]
The International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) has revealed its new Olympic Games Format proposal which they’ve put forward for consideration by the FEI and all National Federations. The proposal has received full support from International riders and owners and was signed by a large number of Equestrian Sports stakeholders. In light of the International Olympics […]
A new housing development just minutes away from the Pépinière and St-Lazare horse show grounds in Quebec is underway. Forty-two homes, zoned for equestrian use, will make up Domaine des Forestiers as a nod to the rich equestrian history of St-Lazare. Located on the south side of Ste-Angelique Road, east of Côte St-Charles, each lot […]
Following an often tumultuous four-year term, Clayton Fredericks’ contract as International Technical Advisor has not been renewed
A horse was shot and killed in her paddock on an Elmworth, Alberta farm on October 21st. Tassie’s owner, eight-year-old Shelby Ireland, was devastated upon hearing the news, when only moments before she had been admiring her mare through a window in her home. Shelby’s mother, Ashley Ireland, noticed the mare lying down, feet in […]
In a scathing decision Equestrian Canada has been ordered to pay $35,000 towards Jessica Phoenix’s legal costs resulting from her appeal
Two horses were euthanized following an investigation by the Nottawasaga OPP, who received a complaint alleging neglect at a farm on the 5th line of Essa Township, on October 16th. A veterinarian was called in to examine two horses, who, it was deemed, had been neglected for some time and were in extreme pain. Investigators […]
Three people have been charged criminally by Ontario’s Kingston Police force after one of its equine officers was slapped during a Queens’s University homecoming event on October 15th. The mare, named Murney, is new to the force and still in training. She was slapped on the hindquarters three times, according to reports, at 2:55 p.m., […]
Lothlorien Farm, owned and operated by Susan and Ariel Grange, have parted ways with rider Conor Swail of Ireland.
Canadian riders dominated the major classes at Dressage at Devon, in Devon, Pennsylvania. The prestigious event was well-attended by Canadians
