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The 4th Annual Al Humphrey Memorial Ride

Many fund raising rides have been held at Al’s Tack Shop over the past 35 years. For 2010, we will host the 4th Annual Al Humphrey Memorial Ride. Everyone is invited to participate.

This annual ride is held to honour the …

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Mantracking: There’s nowhere to hide

The ultimate challenge of instinct, endurance and perseverance. Welcome to the true showdown; human endurance versus animal instincts.

The Prey:

A team of two will traverse 10km of rugged terrain; including forest, hills and rocks with only one objective – …

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Guinness World Record Trail Ride

Austin, TX – The American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA) made horse riding history with the first ever Guinness World Records achievement for the Largest Trail Riding Competition on Sunday June 13, 2010. A total of 984 riders participated in …

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Pat Parelli to Host Demonstrations at WEG

Lexington, Ky. – As the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games approach, guests should not only be looking forward to the competition, but also to the multitude of equine entertainers and clinicians that will be a part of the 2010 Games …

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Equine Canada’s Position on Alleged Abuse

Ottawa, Ontario — Equine Canada was notified on March 30, 2010, of allegations of abuse at two horse processing plants in Canada. While recognizing that no aspect of these allegations is confirmed, Equine Canada immediately contacted the Canadian Food Inspection

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Horse Week 2010

Ottawa, ON – Equine Canada is pleased to announce that Horse Week 2010 will begin Saturday May 29, 2010 and run until Sunday June 6, 2010.

 

Horse Week is held annually to promote and celebrate Canada’s thriving horse industry.  …

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Wynonna Judd to Perform at Opening Ceremony of the WEG

Lexington, KY – Wynonna Judd will welcome the world to Kentucky with a special performance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

The 2010 Games will feature world championship competitions in eight equestrian sports at the …

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EC Announces its Position on the FEI Clean Sport Commission

Ottawa, ON – Equine Canada strongly endorsed the Clean Sport Commission Report, presented at the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) General Assembly, held in Copenhagen at the end of November.  We are pleased that the overwhelming majority of other national equestrian …

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Spruce Meadows President Jumps at Torch Relay

Spruce Meadows president, and 1996 Canadian Olympian, Linda Heathcott will carry the Olympic Torch in Jonquière, Quebec on December 1st. Heathcott, a former Canadian Equestrian Team member from 1985 through to her retirement following the Atlanta Games, jumped at the opportunity offered to …

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Country Hill Receives Environment Award of Excellence

“It’s always wonderful when your peers appreciate your efforts,” said Kathy Fremes the recipient of the “Just Add Horses” Environmental Award. The award, presented at the Ontario Equestrian Federation’s annual banquet, is presented to the horse facility owner who has …

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Two Canadians to Compete at the FEI World Reining Masters

Ottawa, Ontario – The Canadian Reining Committee is pleased to announce that Patrice St-Onge and Lisa Coulter will represent Canada at the FEI World Reining Masters being held in Oklahoma City, OK, USA on December 3, 2009.

St-Onge, originally of …

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Global Champions Tour Final Starts

RodrigoGCP09.jpgDoha, Qatar – In the warmth of a middle eastern evening, the  Final of Jan Top’s Global Champions Tour began tonight with a speed class, the result of which said much about the quality of the riders concerned. Conrad Homfeld …

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Canadian Reining Seeking Host for WEG Selection Finals

Ottawa, ON – The Equine Canada Canadian Reining Committee CRC is inviting proposals from show committees interested in hosting the World Equestrian Games Canadian Reining Committee Selection Finals. All proposals must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. eastern time, on December …