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For two centuries, the Freedman name has been synonymous with quality harness and leather goods and now the Toronto-based company has teamed up with the Ontario Equestrian Federation to create a leather belt that’s as stylish on the street as it is in the barn. “Horses are a lifestyle and equestrians like to convey […]
MAAAX Equine Feed™ forage cubes offered exclusively to OEF members
Bruce Agra Dehy Inc. and the Ontario Equestrian Federation have formed a partnership to provide long-fiber forage cubes exclusively to OEF members for consistent year-round feeding. The product is supplied to OEF members under its divisional trademarked brand name, MAAAX Equine Feed.™ All MAAAX Equine Feed™ is grown in Southwestern Ontario and the long-fiber forage […]
Coaches selected for Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships
The Ontario Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce it has selected the discipline coaches and chef d’equipe who will lead Ontario’s Jumping, Reining and Dressage riders at the Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships, which take place Oct. 3-5, 2014 in Blainville, QC. Named as Team Ontario Dressage coach and chef d’equipe is Krista Pollack of Stouffville, ON. […]
Ontario Dressage rider Megan Lane Finishes in Top Ten at Aachen
Megan Lane of Loretto, ON enjoyed an impressive debut at the CHIO Aachen, considered by many to be the world’s most prestigious annual equestrian event, held from July 15-20 in Aachen, Germany.Riding Caravella, her own 13-year-old Canadian-bred Dutch Warmblood mare, Lane placed ninth in the CDI4* division after achieving a score of 70.460% in the […]
Horses Test Positive for Vesicular Stomatitis in Weld County, Colorado July 17, 2014
Horses have tested positive for vesicular stomatitis (VS) in Weld County, Colorado on July 17, 2014. Vesicular Stomatitis is a reportable disease as per the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), meaning that horse owners must immediately report the presence of any horse suspected of being affected by the disease. The disease causes blister-like lesions to […]
Member Notice: Compounded Drugs – Use with Caution
In order to avoid positive tests, the Equine Canada Equine Medication Control Committee (EMCC) would like to remind all competitors, owners, grooms, trainers, etc. that compounded medications should be used with caution and only under the proper guidance and prescription of your veterinarian. The EMCC currently is reviewing a number of positive tests, which may […]
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2014 Induction Gala Less Than 3 Weeks Away
The 38th Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala Fundraising Dinner on August 6th promises to be an evening of celebrations as fourteen new members, including Wando, Rocknroll Hanover, Wally Hennessey and Robert Landry, join the best of Canadian Horse Racing. Held at the Mississauga Convention Centre, the evening will be emceed […]
Pentathlon Canada and TO2015 seek high-quality jumper horses for Pan Am Games
Owners and trainers whose horses can consistently jump a 110 cm course are encouraged to apply now for the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games equestrian phase of the modern pentathlon competition. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase the exceptional quality of your horses and trainers, and complement the world-class athletes competing next summer. […]
Canadian Eventers Medal in CH-Y** and CH-J*Divisions at NAJYRC
Winning the gold medal in Eventing in the CH-Y** Division at the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships was David Ziegler of Beiseker, AB riding Critical Decision (Consul x Two a Day), his 18-year-old Oldenburg gelding. With a 13.9 lead heading in to jumping, Ziegler added only three rails, for 12 faults, to his […]
Canadian Jumpers Finish Strong in Final at NAJYRC
In her first Young Riders Final round at the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships, Carlie Fairty of Markham, ON, and Ladyplane (Levisto x Lad) her 10-year-old Brandenburger mare had jumps 9a and b, a skinny vertical combination, and the last oxer down on course to finish with very respectable 12 faults over the […]
