CALGARY, May 10, 2008 – The fourth annual BMO contest that will reward one lucky winner with a riding lesson from Canadian sports legend Ian Millar kicked off this week. Sponsored by BMO Financial Group, the winning prize includes a …
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Due to the very positive results and response from a series of six “Getting Started with Horses†seminars offered in 2007, the Horse Industry Association of Alberta is hosting a 2008 series in a variety of Alberta locations.
The evening …
If you were (or know somone who was) a loyal Horsepower reader and penpal between 1988 and 1998, we want to hear from you! Did you ever fulfill your dream of owning that horse? Did you become a vet or …
MADISON, NJ – The North American Thoroughbred Society (NATBS), a company that promotes the interests of Jockey Club-registered North American Thoroughbreds, today announced that it is teaming with the American West 4D barrel racing association to recognize Thoroughbreds who compete …
The Mane Event is pleased to announce that Hilda Gurney, dressage pioneer, Olympian, trainer, and judge, will be conducting the dressage clinics and presentations at the Mane Event Equine Education & Trade Fair at Red Deer, Alberta’s Westerner Park April …
It’s just one month until The Mane Event Equine Education & Trade Fair opens at Red Deer’s Westerner Park for 21/2 days of clinics, presentations and a trade fair with something for anyone with even a passing interest in horses. …
Ottawa, Ontario-Equine Canada regretfully announces the passing of very dedicated volunteer, former board member, official, competition organizer and member, Robert (Bob) Allum, 62, of Ashton, ON, on Wednesday, March 26, 2008.
Immigrating to Canada with his wife Joan, Bob started …
Susan Stafford, editor of Horsepower Magazine, will be featured on the University of Guelph’s radio show Hoofbeats on Sunday, March 16th at 9:00 a.m. to promote the Horse Publications Group’s stable of magazines.
Stafford’s appearance is in celebration of …
Ottawa, ON—Dressage Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the Dressage Canada Levy Program for the 2008 competition season.
The Levy Program is designed to foster and assist in the education and activities of Canadian dressage riders, coaches, officials, …
Ocala, Florida – Canadian comedian Rick Mercer made a visit to Florida to try his hand at riding for an upcoming episode of ‘The Mercer Report’.
Mercer received instruction from Olympic Gold Medalist and Canadian Eventing Team’s International Technical Advisor, …
The Uxbridge Horsemen’s Association will be presenting the fourth annual Everything Equine Exposition and Trade Show in Uxbridge’s Elgin Park on Saturday May 10.
With approximately 100 vendors/exhibitors, this is the opportunity to shop, attend a lecture, seminar or demonstration, …
Each year since 2000, the Horse Industry Association of Alberta has presented an award in recognition of an outstanding individual who has provided a significant contribution toward the continued development of the horse industry in the province. The first Alberta …
FEI – This is the story of an adventurous and zealous horse doted with a multitude of talents called Nickelby. He is a ten year old Thoroughbred gelding (out of a mare by a stallion given to the Jockey Club …
Ottawa, ON—Each year the Equine Canada Nominations Committee has the responsibility of presenting a slate of candidates to the membership for the election of a Director-at-Large. The 11-member Equine Canada Board of Directors consists of three Director-at-Large positions, which are …
FEI – A second outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) was confirmed yesterday by the British Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in Surrey. A three-mile exclusion zone has been set up around Egham in Surrey, just …
