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“FEI TV on the Go” iPhone App Launched

The FEI has launched its free FEI TV on the Go iPhone application to mark St Nicholas Day. The new app, available for download here, allows users to access a wealth of high quality video-on-demand content, including competition highlights, interviews with top-riders and equestrian lifestyle features, as well as stay up-to-date with the latest FEI […]
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Canadian Wins Arabian Horse Association Youth of the Year Award

Katie Johnson of Surrey, BC was honoured as the 2013 Arabian Horse Association (AHA) Youth of the Year during a special awards presentation at the annual AHA Member Convention in Lexington, KY, USA on Nov. 23. Johnson is the first-ever Canadian to win this prestigious award, which is given annually to an AHA youth member […]
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In Memoriam: Nick Motmans

Twenty-seven-year old Belgian show jumper, Nick Motmans, has died after sustaining a head injury when he fell from his horse during a training exercise in Lanklaar, Belgium, on December 5th. After the accident, in which he fell off and was struck in the head by one of his mount’s legs, Motmans was taken to hospital. […]
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British Show Jumper Ben Maher is Being Sued

British show jumper Ben Maher is being sued by long-time backers Mike and Emma Phillips, who allege the rider siphoned funds off transactions he made on their behalf. The couple is suing Maher for approximately £700,000, and are further demanding the sale of Maher’s 2012 London Olympic Team gold partner, Tripple X, whom they own […]
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In Memoriam: Margaret Murdoch (1923-2013)

Margaret “Maggie” Murdoch, respected Equine Canada Judge and FEI level 3 Steward, passed away on December 3, 2013 in her hometown of Orangeville, ON in her 90th year. Ms. Murdoch first became a member of Equine Canada in 1952. By 1989, had become a certified Equine Canada jumping judge working events in Ontario, and by […]
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Dressage Updating/Promotion Clinics for Officials

Equine Canada and Dressage Canada are pleased to announce that the following sanctioned updating/promotion clinics have been confirmed for 2014. Dressage Stewards February 9th, 2014 – Equine Canada National Convention, Winnipeg, Manitoba – Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Clinician: Linda Miller FEI Level 2 Dressage Steward Dressage Judges June 7th – 8th, 2014 – Cornerstone Spring Into […]
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2nd Annual Trump Invitational presented by Rolex at The Mar-a-Lago Club

Donald Trump and Mark Bellissimo announced today that they will host the second annual Trump Invitational on Sunday, January 5, 2014, at the beautiful Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, FL. The $125,000 Trump Invitational Grand Prix presented by Rolex will showcase 35 of the world’s top riders in an FEI world ranking competition. Once again, […]
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Bidding is Officially Open for Dressage Canada’s Auction of Promises

Dressage Canada is pleased to announce the official launch of the 2013 Auction of Promises, giving dressage enthusiasts the opportunity to bid on a package of two lessons from some of Canada’s most renowned dressage riders. Proceeds from the auction will go toward the Dressage Canada High Performance Program to support its goals in providing […]
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FEI World Cup™ Finals Attract Four Bidders for 2017

A total of four venues have put in bids to host the FEI World Cup™ Finals in 2017. London (GBR) and Omaha, Nebraska (USA) have applied to stage both the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping and the FEI World Cup™ Dressage Finals. The other two venues have put in bids to host just one Final, […]
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Canadian Fortnight is Coming

Dressage Canada is pleased to invite dressage athletes, officials, sponsors, owners, and enthusiasts to participate in the inaugural Canadian Fortnight event, scheduled to take place from Jan. 19 to Feb. 2, 2014 in Wellington, FL, USA. This event, which coincides with the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGD) winter competition series, will provide recognition, development, and […]