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The Ontario Equestrian Federation invites riders, coaches and prospective judges to take part in a Hunter/Jumper Judging Clinic with renowned clinician, judge and coach Barbara Mitchell on May 2-3 in Richmond Hill. Ever wonder what the judge is looking for? Barb Mitchell, an Equine Canada Senior and USEF ‘R’ Status Hunter, Jumper and Equitation Judge […]
Six New Directors Elected to 2016 Equine Canada Board
The Equine Canada (EC) Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the six (6) new Directors who have been elected to the 2016 EC Board. Per Bylaw 4.2 a) there were six (6) Director positions to be filled by election in 2016: Four (4) positions will be for a three-year term ending in 2019. Two (2) […]
Canadian Dressage Team Kicks Off Day One of CDIO 3* Wellington Nations’ Cup in Second Place
The Canadian Dressage Team is holding down second place after day one of the CDIO 3* Stillpoint Farm Nations’ Cup in Wellington, FL. Held as part of the 12th and final week of the prestigious Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), running March 30 to April 2, the Nations’ Cup provides the opportunity for top international […]
Renew Your Equine Canada Sport Licence by March 31 to Avoid the Late Fee
If you require a 2016 EC Sport Licence, you must renew by March 31, 2016 at 12 a.m. ET in order to avoid the late fee. In addition, please note: your provincial membership must be renewed and valid prior to renewing your EC Sport Licence. If you have any issues with your provincial membership validation, […]
10 Tips To Lunge Like A Pro
Lunging is perhaps one of the most unfamiliar skills for many new equestrians. Coaches lunge for various reasons, including improving a horse’s way of going, starting or teaching a young horse new skills, detecting lameness, exercise and even reinforcing a student’s riding position. The skill needed to lunge a horse safely and effectively can be […]
REMINDER: Deadline for Equine Canada National Award Nominations is March 31
Nominations for the 2015 EC National Awards will close on March 31, 2016 at 3 p.m. ET. The following 2015 EC National Awards are open for nominations from EC registered participants, sport licence holders and provincial sport association members: Lifetime Achievement Award Junior Equestrian of the Year – The Gillian Wilson Trophy Horse of the […]
It’s Game ON at the OEF
Remember seeing our riders standing proudly on the podium at the TORONTO 2015 Pan-Am Games representing Canada and Ontario? Ontario delivered the largest and most successful Pan Am/Parapan Am Games ever and, in the process, created a legacy for amateur athletes, including riders like you! The success of these games presented Ontario with an opportunity […]
Do you know what’s in your whey protein?
“I noticed that the cholesterol is high in my whey protein. Should I switch to something else if I’m watching my cholesterol?” – KM, Toronto An OEF member asked me a great question concerning a whey product. But before I answer the question, I would like to explain whey protein in detail, as well as, how […]
2016 Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Ballot Announced
The Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its 2016 ballot. In this the 40th Anniversary of the CHRHF, a total of 30 horses and people comprised of 15 Standardbred racing candidates and 15 Thoroughbred racing candidates have been selected to appear on the voting ballot. A 20-person Election Committee for each […]
Equine Canada Welcomes Nominations for 2015 National Awards
Equine Canada (EC) would like to remind the equestrian community that nominations are currently being accepted for the 2015 EC National Awards and will remain open until March 31, 2016 at 3 p.m. ET. In addition, please take note of the following update: Due to a high level of public interest, EC is pleased to […]
