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Matt Waples Wins Sovereign Award for Photography
January 6, 2009At fifteen years of age, he’s the youngest recipient ever of the Sovereign Award for Photography, the highest honour bestowed by the Jockey Club of Canada, one that recognizes outstanding achievement in Canadian Thoroughbred racing Read more »
Eric Lamaze is Tops
January 6, 2009Canada’s 2008 Olympic gold medallist, Eric Lamaze, has reached the top of the Rolex World Rankings list, edging out former leader, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum of Germany. As of December 31st, Lamaze had accumulated 3550 points to Michaels-Beerbaum’s 3535 points.
Jacqueline Brooks and Gran Gesto Claim Dressage Canada Award
January 6, 2009Ottawa, Ontario—Canadian Olympian Jacqueline Brooks and Gran Gesto have been awarded the Dressage Canada International Grand Prix Freestyle Champion Award for 2008. Brooks of Mount Albert, ON, and Gran Gesto, a 13-year-old Oldenburg gelding Read more »
Evi Strasser and Quantum Tyme Compete at CDI-W London
January 5, 2009Ottawa, ON—Canadian Olympian Evi Strasser enjoyed top scores among some of the world’s best competitors at the FEI World Cup Qualifier held at the prestigious Olympia London International Horse Show December 16–18 in London, Great Read more »
Jump Canada 2008 Bursary Recipients
January 5, 2009Ottawa, Ontario—Jump Canada is pleased to announce the young athletes who have been named recipients of the Jump Canada Bursary for 2008. In recognition of the difficulty that young riders’ face as they strive Read more »
Featured Articles
Unravelling Equine Canada
by Nicole Kitchener | 2009 Canadian Horse AnnualTo many of us, Equine Canada (or EC, to which it is often referred) seems a confusing entity, seemingly often at cross purposes with itself, stakeholders and members alike. Equine Canada’s own website describes the Read more »
Protecting the Innocent: Equine Welfare Legislation in Canada
by staff writer | 2009 Canadian Horse AnnualWhat laws are “authorities” bound by and who are they? Who should you call if you see animal abuse? Horses in Canada are protected by some of the world’s most progressive animal welfare laws. Read more »
Wanted: Country Vets
by Nicole Kitchener | 2009 Canadian Horse AnnualIf the trend towards urban and small animal practices continues, who will look after our rural horses? Rural and large-animal veterinarians are disappearing. They aren’t simply going “poof” or being abducted by aliens while Read more »
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