Montreal’s horse-drawn carriage (calèche) industry is set to receive a half a million dollars in funding to help improve operations and regulate the safety of the horses and the public. The decision was made by the Ville-Marie borough council last week, during it’s monthly council meeting. The move comes just seven months after Montreal mayor, […]
Less than seven months after starting, Equestrian Canada’s Chief Financial Officer, Sandra Troster Diaz, has left EC under undisclosed circumstances.
The 2017 Canadian Horse Annual, our Health & Welfare special, hits newsstands December 12th. The perfect stocking stuffer
If you missed the chance to see the Big Ben Challenge and K9-Equine Relay live during the Royal Horse Show, don’t despair. TSN 9 is broadcasting these exciting events several times between Friday December 9th and Saturday December 17th. The Big Ben Challenge, presented by GroupBy, and TSN broadcast sponsored by OLG, was held November […]
The Equine Foundation of Canada (EFC) has donated $127,000 to the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown, PEI, toward the purchase of 10 pieces of veterinary equipment including an equine overground endoscope, wireless EKG, portable digital radiology system, portable shockwave system, therapeutic laser and an equine surgical table. This is the most recent such gift by […]
The Calgary Police Service has announced the passing of one of its equine members, Ranger due to complications from colic.
Irish show jumper Gregory Broderick has confirmed that his Olympic partner, MHS Going Global, has been sold to Athina Onassis.
Seven months after Equestrian Canada's infamous new brand reveal that was meant to welcome in a new era for the federation.
A new organization opposing horse slaughter in Canada is being launched by a Blackstock, Ontario woman. Melissa Monteith has formed the Alternative Equine Community to raise awareness about this issue and develop alternative strategies for dealing with unwanted horses. Monteith said her goals include establishing a plan for offering low-cost gelding and euthanasia services, organizing […]
A mustang sanctuary in South Dakota has closed, leaving more than 800 horses at risk of slaughter. It appears the group ran out of money to support the herd, which they had been allowing to breed. CBS Denver reports that Colorado Horse Rescue has stepped in to help try to find homes for the horses […]
