Patrick McCarthy, a well-known farrier, passed away at home in Holland Landing, Ontario, on Thursday February 9th, at the age of 55.

McCarthy leaves behind his loving wife Donna, of 35 years, and their sons Scott and his wife Kristin, …

Video footage and photos of troubling practices at a Quebec slaughterhouse have been released today by the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition (CHDC). Captured by an anonymous source at Les Viandes de la Petite-Nation Inc. in St. Andre-Avellin, Quebec, the footage …

The US Congress has lifted a ban on using Federal funds for horse meat inspection, paving the way for horses to again be slaughtered in the U.S. for human consumption. Animal rights groups are protesting the decision.

In 2006, activists, …

Spruce Meadows invites fans of the great champion Hickstead to pay tribute to the recently departed stallion at Spruce Meadows beginning Tuesday, November 8th through November 13, 2011.

In response to the tragic and untimely passing of Hickstead on November …

The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, officially opened the 89th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair this morning, and with it, the prestigious Royal Horse Show at the Ricoh Coliseum.

The action begins tonight with the initial rounds of …

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Do you have a fantastic, unbelievable or touching horse story to share? Send it and a photo to us for a chance to be published in the 2012 Canadian Horse Annual. Please send a maximum of 800 words and a …

The World Organization for Animal Health (OIE ) reports that  a new case of Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) was confirmed in the United States (U.S.), on July 21, 2011.

The CEM case was detected in a four- year old stallion …

The Joint Steering Committee (JSC), comprised of representatives of Equine Canada, provinces/territories participating in Equine Canada programs, and non-participating provinces and territories, has concluded negotiations and has reached agreement on roles, governance structure and finance. This agreement will enable Equine …

Iain Ritchie learned at the forge of a true master – a seventh-generation farrier who kept the Ritchie family’s horses on solid footing east of Edinburgh, Scotland.

And if Ritchie didn’t appreciate the tradition, the honour, or the pride involved …

The FEI is continuing its inquiry into allegations that breaches of its Rules and Regulations occurred during training sessions at the FEI World Reining Final in Bökebergs Gård (SWE) on 20 May 2011.

Findings from the inquiry, which was launched …

The 5th Annual Al Humphrey Memorial Ride will take place Sunday, July 31st in Stouffville, Ontario, with all proceeds going to benefit the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation – Stem Cell Research Fund and the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation – Palliative …

The second annual Equine Expo promises to be even bigger and better than the first! In addition to a top-notch tradeshow, this multi-discipline event has top clinicians from around the world giving live demonstrations and presentations at Iron Horse Equestrian …

The Mane Event Equine Education & Trade Fair kicks off this Friday April 29th and runs until May 1st at Westerner Park in Red Deer, AB.

A stellar line-up of clinicians includes veteran dressage rider and trainer Dr. Cesar Parra, …

Equine Canada is asking political candidates where they stand on key issues affecting the Canadian equestrian industry, including its riders, horses, breeders and all its association partners. The 10-point questionnaire has been distributed to all party leaders, former ministers of …