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.
The Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association’s very successful 2016 National Inspection Tour began September 17th in Alberta,
Canadian riders dominated the major classes at Dressage at Devon, in Devon, Pennsylvania. The prestigious event was well-attended by Canadians
The FEI’s Equestrian Community Integrity Unit is to investigate allegations that the carcass of Ajayeb “disappeared” from the world endurance venue at Samorin before she finally ended up at a pathology lab. The mare, competing for the UAE, was euthanized last Saturday after breaking her leg. But allegations have surfaced that she was found dumped […]
Jorge Bernhard, has filed against Shandiss McDonald The suit involves the 14-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding Rockfield Grant Juan (“Juan”),
News broke recently that the Bureau of Land Management’s National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board had recommended euthanizing 45,000 wild horses and burros being held in government holding facilities throughout the United States. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has since responded to the public outcry, and wants to clarify that they do not […]
The Para-Equestrian portion of the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games kicks off Sunday September 11th and runs through until Friday September 16th. Riders from 29 nations will compete in the sport of Para-Dressage, which has been a Paralympic discipline since 1996. Canada will be represented by: Athlete/Hometown/Horse/Owner Robyn Andrews/St. John’s, N.L./Fancianna/Robyn Andrews Lauren Barwick/Langley, B.C./Onyx/Equestrian Canada Ashley […]
After winning an individual bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Canadian Eric Lamaze has jumped to the fifth spot on the FEI Rankings list. Previously, he was ranked the 10th best show jumper in the world. Teammate Tiffany Foster also climbed up the list and has cracked the all-important top 30, sitting in […]
