General Piero d’Inzeo, one of Italy’s greatest Olympic Jumping champions has died at the age of 90 in Rome, just three months after his younger brother Raimondo passed away. The brothers, who were both military officers, were the first athletes in the world to compete in eight Olympic Games. Piero D’Inzeo, who would have celebrated […]
Endurance Canada presented Carl Fudge with the Award of Excellence for his outstanding achievements in the sport of Endurance, at the Equine Canada Annual Awards Gala held Feb. 7, in Winnipeg, MB. This prestigious award was presented to Carl Fudge, Managing Partner of Sturgeon Creek Arabians, by current Chair for Endurance Canada, Terre O’Brennan. As […]
On March 4th, more than 200,000 tickets will be offered for sale to the public for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Normandy, France, being held August 23-September 7, 2014. People will be able to purchase a place for their chosen session(s) (ex: Jumping of Eventing, Jumping’s Speed competition, etc.). It’s worth noting that 80 […]
Last fall, German dressage rider Isabell Werth received a six-month suspension from the German Equestrian Federation (FN) after one of her mounts tested positive for a banned substance. Now, the title sponsor of the international German equestrian teams, AGCO/Fendt, is demanding that the FN end the rider’s suspension. “We do not appreciate the unfair treatment […]
Hunter enthusiasts were treated to the best in the nation during Hunter Spectacular week. The main focus was on the International ring, open exclusively to hunters all week, with 118 Performance Hunters competing at 3’6″on Thursday looking for a qualifying spot for Saturday’s Hunter Spectacular class. Tuesday’s Ride and Learn clinic, held in the covered […]
Having traversed Canada and U.S. to compete for her first time in Florida, former Canadian Pan Am Team member Karen Pavicic declares it a great move, highlighted by positive competition results and a close-knit experience with fellow Canadians. The coast of California is the British Columbian’s usual route for the winter CDI show season. This […]
Jump Canada has announced the riders chosen to represent Canada in the G&C Farm CSIO4* and the FEI Young Riders Nations Cup, presented by Hollow Creek Farm during the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL, Feb. 26 – Mar. 2, 2014. Senior Team The Canadian Team competing in the $75,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations […]
Six Standardbred riders from Ontario travelled to Sunbury, Ohio, to compete at the first annual World Standardbred Show October 5 and 6.
Several recent positive drug tests may have been the result of prohibited substances in feedstuffs. One of these prohibited substances is ractopamine, which is used to promote weight gain and feed efficiency and is licenced in Canada for use in beef cattle, pigs and turkeys. Following several positive tests in Ontario, the Ontario Racing Commission undertook […]
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) opened a three-day workshop on February 18th, for government veterinary and animal health experts from 20 nations across Asia and Oceania at the Happy Valley Racecourse (HKG), focusing on the international movement of sport horses. The workshop, which is the first of its kind to be held in […]
