World-class show jumping returns to the Nation’s Capital with the new Ottawa International scheduled for June 17 to 21 at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON. Conveniently located at the Moodie Drive exit off the 417 highway, Wesley Clover Parks brings equestrian sport to the heart of Ottawa. Formerly the Nepean National Equestrian Park, the […]
Remarkable Results from Canadian Eventers at Ocala Horse Properties International Festival of Eventing
Canadian Eventing riders took the competition by storm at the Ocala Horse Properties International Festival of Eventing, held April 8-12 in Ocala, Fla. Kyle Carter, a Canadian Olympian who grew up in Calgary, Alta. and currently resides in Sparr, Fla., put in a spectacular performance in the CCI2* division, which acted as a qualifier for […]
Ontario Para-Equestrian Jody Schloss Honoured as Torchbearer for TORONTO 2015 Parapan Am Games
Canadian para-equestrian rider Jody Schloss was recently honoured with an invitation to be a torchbearer for the TORONTO 2015 Parapan Am Torch Relay-which will be a five-day relay held Aug. 3-7, kicking off in Ottawa and finishing in Toronto. “I’m continuously surprised by how many fortunate opportunities I have because of my love for my […]
Ontario equestrians honoured at Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo
Four noteworthy Ontario equestrians were celebrated at the Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo on Friday, April 3 during a ceremony that saw three new inductees into the Hall of Fame and the presentation of a special environmental award. The Ontario Equestrian Federation would like to congratulate the following individuals on their exemplary achievements: Kathy Fremes […]
2016 Equine Canada Rule Change Proposals Welcomed until May 31, 2015
All Equine Canada (EC) members are invited to submit suggestions for 2016 rule changes by using the 2016 Rule Change Suggestion (RCS) submission form, available here. All RCS forms must be returned to EC by May 31, 2015. Completed forms can be submitted by email to rules@equinecanada.ca or by fax to 1-888-713-3315. It is the […]
Jessie Phoenix and Selena O’Hanlon led the charge for Canadian Eventers at The Fork International Horse Trials
Selena O’Hanlon and Jessica Phoenix led the Canadian contingent at The Fork International Horse Trials, held April 1-5 in Norwood, N.C. Phoenix, who hails from Cannington, Ont., had success with three different mounts across two divisions. Her best result came in the CIC2* division, where she rode Pavarotti, 13-year-old Westphalian gelding owned by Don […]
Equine Guelph and Greenhawk Partner on Equine First Aid Kit
Everything at your fingertips and an easy-to-follow resource manual make the Equine Guelph First Aid Kit your “go to” item when an equine emergency hijacks your perfectly planned day. Equine Guelph and Greenhawk have partnered to offer this extensive first aid kit, at a great value, to keep you organized and ready to deal with […]
Chris Sorensen and Bobby are Vegas-Bound for 2015 Longines FEI World Cup Final
Chris Sorensen of Caledon, Ont. will be among the 42 top show jumping athletes from 20 nations heading to Las Vegas, Nev. to attend the 2015 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final from April 15-19. Sorensen qualified through the North American East Coast League after racking up 38 points to finish as the second-placed Canadian […]
Can-Am Draw Winners Announced
Congratulations to the winners of our member draws at the 2015 Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo: MAAAX Equine Feed – 20 bags of either Alfalfa or Timothy Alfalfa Cubes ( 2 prizes) – Deb Campaigne of Iverary, ON. and Alexandra Heilbron of Stouffville, ON. $100 TSC Stores gift card – Donna Stock of Aylmer, ON. […]
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Names Class of 2015
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame has announced its 2015 inductees. A total of 10 horses and people have been elected to the Hall of Fame. Standardbred inductees include horses Artsplace, J Cs Nathalie and people H. Charles (Charlie) Armstrong, William (Bill) Gale and Harry Eisen. The Thoroughbred inductees are Mine That Bird, Robert […]