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Big Ben Honoured Posthumously with The Hickstead Trophy

Ian Millar’s legendary mount Big Ben was posthumously awarded with The Hickstead Trophy during the Equine Canada Awards Gala on Feb. 7 in Winnipeg, MB. To this day, Big Ben remains a household name in Canada and around the world, remembered for his incredible heart, boundless bravery, and captivating presence. A liver chestnut Belgian Warmblood […]
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Diane Creech and Devon L Display Solid Performances in the CDI4*

Canadian Grand Prix dressage rider Diane Creech and Devon L continue to impress the judges during the Wellington winter show season. The pair scored a 65.440 percent in Thursday’s Grand Prix and a 71.950 percent in Friday night’s Grand Prix Freestyle at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) 5 CDI4*. “I thought that Devon was […]
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2013 Jump Canada Venue Development Funds

Jump Canada is pleased to announce the distribution of $5,000 in Venue Development Funds. 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. The fund is rewarded to show organizers, or geographic groups of competitions that […]
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Progress Made in BC Horse Racing Discussions

The BC Horse Racing Industry Management Committee met on February 11th in Vancouver to discuss funding arrangements among the three principal participants in the industry – the track operator Great Canadian Gaming Corp., the Thoroughbred sector and the Standardbred sector. The Committee feels significant progress was made toward a feasible working model for the industry […]

No Stranger to Applause

A fourth World Cup Final is on the cards for California's Mandy Porter, who has more than just Plum Creek Hollow Farm's hotshot Con Capilot on her side.