The sun is shining, birds are singing, flowers are blooming and the temptation is to launch full-on into your horse-training endeavours.
You may have kept fit throughout the winter on the ski slopes or at the gym but what about …
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As of May 1, 2016, new Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) testing guidelines are being applied to the analysis of Equine Canada (EC) equine samples
In light of the wildfires in Fort McMurray, AB, Equine Canada (EC) would like to share the following update from the Alberta Equestrian Federation (AEF) with the Canadian equestrian community:
The Alberta Equestrian Federation (AEF) greatly appreciates the outpour of …
Equine Canada (EC) is pleased to inform the Canadian equestrian community that Horse Day 2016 is taking place June 4, 2016.
This year will mark the eighth anniversary of Horse Day, which was created to raise public awareness and promote …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
The health and welfare of horses and ponies at Equine Canada (EC) competitions is of utmost importance.All EC rule books are amended on an annual basis,
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
Do horses respond differently to people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Professor Katrina Merkies, Animal Biosciences at UOG plans to find out
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 …
The preliminary agenda is now available for the 2016 Equine Canada Annual Convention, taking place April 20-24, 2016 at the beautiful Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel in Montreal, QC.
As you will see in the attached agenda, the 2016 EC …
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 …
In 2005, the Ontario Trails Strategy was introduced. This long-term plan set out directions for planning, managing, promoting and using trails in Ontario. Part of this plan includes Bill 100, the Supporting Ontario’s Trails Act.
On February 18th, Bill …
