The 2013 ProChaps/NCCP National Coaching Awards were presented at the Equine Canada Annual Awards Gala held on Feb.7 at the Radisson Hotel in Winnipeg, MB.
The American Horsewoman’s Challenge is now encouraging Canadian horsewomen to join the competition that recognizes the top female horse trainers in North America. The Challenge is a six-month contest to train a young horse for a cross-discipline tournament to be held October 2014 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The competition combines the equestrian skills of Dressage, […]
The 2013 Equine Canada National Awards were presented to outstanding individuals, companies, and supporters of the equestrian industry in Canada
Faith Berghuis of Brockville, ON was honoured with the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Equine Canada Awards Gala, held Feb. 7 during the national convention in Winnipeg, MB. Berghuis comes from a long line of equestrian enthusiasts, and is the sixth generation owner of Franklands Farm in Brockville, ON. An accomplished rider, she was […]
Gerald McDonald from Nanaimo, BC was named the 2013 Volunteer of the Year during the Equine Canada Awards Gala, which was held on Feb. 7 as part of the 2014 Annual Convention in Winnipeg, MB. McDonald has been involved in the promotion, development, and support of breed sport in Canada for over 45 years. He […]
Equine Canada honoured the many outstanding achievements of Margaret “Maggie” Murdoch by presenting her posthumously with The Gold Medal Award during the EC Awards Gala, held Feb. 7 in Winnipeg, MB. The Gold Medal Award is the highest and most prestigious of the EC National Awards, and is only awarded when the EC President proposes […]
While for most of us it seems like winter is just beginning, it is the start of spring in the eyes of the equine world as foaling season begins each January. Deep inside the Large Animal Clinic at the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), students have the unique opportunity to be a part of this special […]
The FEI has received the official report of abuse from the Chief Steward at CEI2* Sakhir in Bahrain, which confirms that this incident was reported.
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 […]
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 […]