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Caird F. Wilson Graduate Scholarship

Established in memory of Caird Forest Wilson, a horse lover and supporter of equestrian events in Ontario, the Caird F. Wilson Graduate Scholarship consists of $16,800 payable over nine semesters. The recipient is chosen based on academic performance and proposed …

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EHV-1 at Saskatchewan Stable

A boarding stable near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is under voluntary quarantine following a confirmed case of Equine Herpes Virus 1 (EHV-1).
According to the mare’s owner, Alyssa Gartner, the five-year-old Quarter Horse, Sunny, showed signs of instability – dragging her feet, …

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Southlands Riding Club Closed Due to Strangles

Southlands Riding Club, in Vancouver, British Columbia, has closed after a newly arrived rescue horse tested positive for Strangles – a serious upper respiratory tract disease.

Strangles is highly contagious and is transferable through direct contact. It is not airborne …

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Education and Development at EC Convention

Equine Canada is thrilled to announce an exciting line-up of top quality educational and development opportunities for equestrians, taking place at the 2016 EC Annual Convention in Montreal, QC from April 20-24.

The 2016 EC Annual Convention will host a …

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EC National Award Nominations

The time has come to celebrate the impressive achievements of outstanding people, horses and organizations within Canada’s equestrian industry.

Nominations will be accepted starting March 7, 2016 for the following Equine Canada National Awards:

  • Junior Equestrian of the Year
  • Horse
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Barn Fire Kills Nine Horses

A barn fire in Norwich Township in southwestern Ontario has claimed the lives of nine horses.

The blaze occurred on the morning of February 27th. Oxford County OPP say it does not appear to be suspicious.

It has been reported …

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Ontario Rancher Wins $60 Million

Rancher Joan Patterson of Desboro, Ontario, won $60 million on the February 5th Lotto Max draw.

When she picked up her prize, Patterson, 63, told reporters she has purchased a new truck,plans to buy a horse trailer and re-fence …

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OVC Researchers Manufacture Equine Cartilage

“It’s approximately four millimeters in diameter,” exclaimed Ontario Veterinary College researcher, Thomas Koch, unable to contain his excitement. The tiny disk of equine cartilage, manufactured in the OVC lab, is full of potential.

A cartilage injury can mean the end …

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Fire Safety Tips from Equine Guelph

A number of tragic barn fires in Ontario recently have initiated discussion surrounding fire prevention and safety on farms.

Gayle Ecker, director of Equine Guelph, has been interviewed by a number of media outlets for tips and advice surrounding safety …