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A Royal Occasion: Queen Elizabeth II Cup Day

This year marks a significant milestone for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: 60 years on the throne is cause for celebration! Festivities are planned all over the commonwealth for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and Spruce Meadows is proud to be counted among them. The Queen’s visit to Spruce Meadows on June 29th, 1990 was an honour […]
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Canada’s David Marcus and Chrevi’s Capital Embark to England

David Marcus of Campbellville, ON, and Chrevi’s Capital, recently nominated to the Canadian Olympic Committee for review and naming to the 2012 Canadian Olympic Team for dressage, have begun their journey to London.  In preparation, the pair will compete at the CDI3* Hartpury international dressage competition in Great Britain from July 6 to 8. Marcus […]
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Canadian Endurance Riders Headed to NAJYRC

Endurance Canada is pleased to announce the riders representing Canada at the 2012 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Riders Championships. Presented by Gotham North, these Championships will be held July 17-22 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY.  Riders will compete for top honours in the NAJYRC-CH 4* FEI Championship. The team […]
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Florida

State and local health authorities have alerted the public that Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is active in Palm Beach County, in Florida. The most recent confirmed case resulted in an infected horse being euthanized last week. Reports indicate that the horse was not vaccinated against the virus, and had not travelled in the month leading […]
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New English Competition Coach Specialist Certification

An exciting new coaching certification program is now available for English coaches in Canada.  The Competition Coach Specialist is a highly accessible certification program designed for those working with intermediate or more advanced riders in furthering their students’ basic riding, horsemanship and safety skills, as well as advancing competition experience from provincial to national level […]