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Poplar Place CIC2*

Both veteran and up-and-coming Canadian Eventing riders contested the Poplar Place CIC2* event, held March 22-24 in Hamilton, GA, USA. Excellent results were earned in both the CIC One Star and CIC Two Star divisions. CIC Two Star 5 – Jessica Phoenix / A Little Romance / 72.8 8 – Kyle Carter / FR’s Trust […]
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CICO 3* Fontainebleau

Rebecca Howard (a native of Salmon Arm, BC) took sixth place at the  event in France. Riding her 2012 Olympic partner Riddle Master, a 12-year-old Canadian Sport Horse gelding owned by Blithe Hill Farm, Howard finished on a final score of 50.2 against a tough field of 78 international competitors. For full results, visit www.sportequi.fr/fontainebleau/fontainebleau.html.
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International Horse Sports Champions Cup CDI1*-W

Canadian Dressage riders recently travelled to Loxahatchee, FL, USA, where they earned top results across multiple divisions at the International Horse Sports Champions Cup CDI1*-W, held March 21-24. CDI Grand Prix Freestyle 5- David Marcus / Don Kontes / 68.775% CDI Grand Prix Special 1- Diane Creech / Devon L / 69.229% CDI Grand Prix […]
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Ontario Seeks Riders and Coaches for Interprovincial Competition

The date of the third-annual Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships has been set and the Ontario Equestrian Federation is currently recruiting riders to represent the province from Sept. 13-15 in Alberta. “This show brings together some of the best up-and-coming riders from across Canada,” says Dianne Graham, executive director of the Ontario Equestrian Federation. “We are […]
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Germany Wins Opening Leg of the FEI Nations Cup Eventing™ 2013

The German team produced yet another excellent performance to score victory at Fontainebleau (FRA), the first leg of the FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing 2013, and seem to be carrying on their winning ways from last year, when they took four out of six competitions in the inaugural series. Team manager, Hans Melzer, had again fielded […]
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Jessica Springsteen Acquires Top Irish Show Jumper

Jessica Springsteen, 22-year-old show jumping daughter of American rock legend Bruce Springsteen, has just bought one of Ireland’s top sport horses, for a rumoured 1 million euros, to compete upon internationally. Lisona, a bay mare bred in Co. Meath by former Irish Army rider Comdt. John Ledingham, had been campaigned successfully by Sligo-born Darragh Kerins […]
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Eric Lamaze and Wang Chung M2S Win WEF Speed Class

Eric Lamaze was in the winner’s circle on Friday with a win in the $33,000 G&C Farm 1.45m speed class during week eleven of the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF). Lamaze and Wang Chung M2S, owned by Morningside Stud and Torrey Pines Stable, beat a field of top horses and riders in […]
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Equestrian Community Integrity Unit Dismisses Yvonne Losos de Muñiz Complaint

The Equestrian Community Integrity Unit (ECIU) has dismissed the complaint against the FEI filed by Dressage rider Yvonne Losos de Muñiz of the Dominican Republic. Ms Losos de Muñiz, through the Federación Dominicana de Deportes Ecuestres, had unsuccessfully sought to annul the qualification of Brazil for the individual Dressage place in Group E for the […]
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Bradford Barn Fire

A Bradford, Ontario stable went up in flames Wednesday evening, completely destroying the barn. Reports indicate that approximately 20 horses were safely evacuated, along with the home owner. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Anyone wishing to offer supplies, like blankets and other equipment, should […]