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Review the eligibility criteria and selection process for the Ontario Equestrian GRIT program. GRIT sets the standard for high-performance equestrian development by providing athlete testing, education, enhanced training, and support services to riders who demonstrate podium potential, ages 13 to 27. GRIT is targeted at athletes in show jumping, eventing, and dressage. This is an athlete and coach development program.

The Ontario Equestrian Young Dressage Horse Development Series intends to promote young dressage horses on their competitive pathway through qualifying classes and a season-end Championship.

On April 12, 2022, Ontario Equestrian (OE) released a statement announcing the distribution of $250,000 to Ontario’s public riding schools from the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, in an effort to stabilize sport and recreation due to the negative impact left by COVID-19.

As the recognized Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) for equestrian, Ontario Equestrian (OE) has received funding from the Provincial Government in an effort to stabilize sport and recreation due to the negative impact left by COVID-19.

Joint injuries are a common affliction of too many horses, this article from Purina Canada provides insight into using nutrition as a simple and effective prevention strategy.

Under certain conditions, horses are susceptible to some serious health problems. This article from Purina Canada focuses on preventing impaction colic.