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Equine Canada has announced two new national annual awards recognizing excellence in individual and organizational horse stewardship. The Boehringer Ingelheim-Equine Canada Horse Health and Welfare Award recognizes an individual or organization that has for an extended period of time, contributed directly to the improvement of horse health and welfare. The Equine Canada Horse Health and […]
CRC WEG Selection Final
OTTAWA, ON Oct. 15 2013 — The Canadian Reining Committee is inviting bids to host the WEG Selection Final. The CRC WEG selection final will be an FEI (CRI 3*) event held in Canada after the qualification period has ended (April 30, 2014). Bids will be accepted up until December 15, 2013. Please send your […]
Equine Canada Launches National Annual Horse Health and Welfare Awards – Call for Nominations Now Open!
OTTAWA, ON October 15 2013 – Equine Canada is pleased to announce two new national annual awards recognizing excellence in individual and organizational horse stewardship. The Boehringer Ingelheim-Equine Canada Horse Health and Welfare Award recognizes an individual or organization that has for an extended period of time, contributed directly to the improvement of horse health and […]
Horse Power X2 Fundraiser Phenomenal Success!
Ottawa, ON Oct 12, 2013 — Over 300 people attended the Horse Power X2 event held Oakcrest Farm on October 5th in Stouffville ON. Co-hosted by Ontario Has Talent (OHT), Canadian Athletes Assistance Program (C-DAAP), Equine Canada, and Dressage Canada, guests were treated to a fun-filled day of food, vintage cars, and dressage. The day […]
In Memoriam: William (Bill) Koyle (1940-2013)
It is with regret that we recognize the passing of William (Bill) Koyle, a passionate volunteer and respected horseman, who passed away on Oct. 2, 2013. “Bill had a huge impact on eventing in Canada,” stated Equine Canada President Michael Gallagher. “He was truly one of the founding builders of the modern day eventing that […]
Horses in Southern Alberta Diagnosed with Pigeon Fever
More than 10 horses in southern Alberta have been diagnosed with pigeon fever this fall, an illness so-named for the common symptom of swellings in the chest. Dr. Kelsey Brandon of Claresholm Veterinary Service said the clinic has treated several animals and it has also been diagnosed in horses from the Fort Macleod and Lethbridge […]
Canadian Team Fifth Place in the CSIO4*-W Best Jump 2013, Brazil
The Canadian Show Jumping Team consisting of Ben Asselin (Calgary, AB) riding Attaché Stables’ Makavoy, a 10-year-old Selle Francaise mare, Angela Covert (St. Lazare, QC) riding Eastwood Group’s Utan, a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding, Kelly Koss-Brix (Calgary, AB) and Linda Southern-Heathcott’s Chalocorada, an 11-year-old Holstein mare and Chris Sorensen (Caledon, ON) riding Britland Hughes and […]
Dressage Equitation Pilot Approved for 2014
Dressage Canada would like to thank everyone who took the time to respond to the proposal for an equitation pilot to be launched in 2014. The enthusiasm and support has been very encouraging. They heard from riders, coaches and organizers in BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick. Among the responses were some good […]
Triple Play for Canadian Dressage Olympian Ashley Holzer at Devon
Fresh off the heels of victory in the Saugerties series, Toronto native Ashley Holzer took top spot in three of four classes on two different mounts at the renowned Dressage at Devon CDI-W/J/Y event held this past weekend in Devon, Pennsylvania. Holzer, currently residing in New York, opened Devon in a big way capturing first […]
