Jaclyn Duff, Elizabeth Gingras, Jill Henselwood and Jordan MacPherson will represent the Canadian Show Jumping Team at CSI 3* Ascona, SUI, from July 24 – 27, 2014 and at CSIO 3* – W Bratislava, SVK, from August 7 – 10, 2014. Jaclyn Duff, 27, of Edmonton, AB, has declared Pater Noster, a 12-year-old Belgium Warmblood […]
OEF Takes The Reins Of Ontario Has Talent
The Ontario Equestrian Federation is excited to announce that it will be taking the reins of Ontario Has Talent, a grassroots program that has distributed close to $50,000 to support youth Dressage riders. “With the structure and processes of the OEF, the Ontario Has Talent program will be able to move from a single discipline, […]
Equine Emergency Preparedness and Large Animal Rescue Training: The Difference between Life and Death
Emergencies involving horses and other large animals can happen anytime, anywhere. Whether it’s an overturned trailer on the highway, a horse stuck in the mud or rescuing animals from a barn fire, learning how to prevent equine emergencies and being prepared should a disaster occur can mean the difference between life and death for both […]
Canadian Dressage Team Named for World Equestrian Games
The Dressage Canada Selection Panel is pleased to announce the names of the Canadian Dressage Team who will compete in the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Normandy, FRA August 23 – September 7, 2014. Selected according to the qualification thresholds and selection procedures, four rider/horse combinations are named to the Team. Named […]
This feed is making my horse hot
As horse feed reps, one of the most common comments we get is “this feed is making my horse hot.” No matter how many times you try to explain to the horse owner that the feed should not be making their horse hot, the feed always gets blamed. It’s time to take a step back […]
Canadian Eventing Committee Announcement
It is with considerable regret that the Canadian Eventing Committee (CEC) announces the resignation of Graeme Thom as chair of Canadian Eventing High Performance Committee, and in addition, the position of chef d’équipe for the Canadian Eventing Team heading to the World Equestrian Games in Normandy, FRA, later this summer. “Graeme has been a considerable […]
Canadian Eventing Committee Announces Correction to WEG Team
The Canadian Eventing Committee announces a corrected list of named Team riders and alternates for the World Equestrian Games (WEG) 2014 to be held in Normandy, FRA, August 28-31, 2014. Named to the Team (in alphabetical order) are: Rider / Hometown / Horse / Owner Peter Barry / Dunham, QC / Kilrodan Abbott, 1999 bay, […]
Canadian Show Jumping Team Invited to Aachen
The Canadian Show Jumping Team has been invited to compete at CHIO Aachen, Germany, from July 11 to 20. Canada will be represented by Yann Candele, 43, of Caledon, ON, Tiffany Foster, 29, of Vancouver, BC, Eric Lamaze, 45, of Schomberg, ON, Ian Millar, 67, of Perth, ON, and Chris Sorensen, 32, of Caledon, ON. […]
Announcing the First Nationally Certified Trail Riding and Tourism Instructors, Guides and Evaluators
The Trail Riding and Tourism Certification Program kick started their series of national certification evaluations in New Brunswick at the Broadleaf Guest Ranch held June 11-13. Eighteen people from eight provinces took part in this ground-breaking event for trail riding in Canada and are now certified as professional in the trail riding industry. Equine Canada […]