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The Story of Nickelby

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 …

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Call for Nominations—2008 Equine Canada Director-at-Large Election

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 …

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Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak in the UK

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 …

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Mustang Sally

Nestled amongst the richly-woven cultural tapestry that shapes our world, the Mustang horse oozes in globe-trotting appeal. While retracing the steps would be similar to elucidating the beginning of man, there is little doubt that the Mustang has come a …

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Equine Canada Announces 2007 Horse Week Kids Contest Winners

Ottawa, Ontario — After viewing many fantastic entries, and making some very difficult judging decisions, Equine Canada is pleased to announce the winners of the 2007 Horse Week Kids Contest.

Equine Canada would like to extend a big thank you …

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Nature’s Outcasts Redefined

Sculpture.jpgHow does one’s cast off become another person’s inspiration? Nature has been awfully kind to Heather Jansch or perhaps Heather Jansch has been awfully kind to nature. There is little doubt that art, beauty and value all rest in the …

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Richmond Hill Equestrian Club

The Richmond Hill Equestrian Club will have its inaugural meeting Thursday, March 22, 2007 at Elgin West Community Centre in the Palisade Room B
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Farewell Parelli Canada

Parelli Natural Horsemanship Inc. the decision was made to not renew any international distributorships. December 31, 2006 Parelli Canada closed its doors.
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Erynn Ballard Named 2006 ‘Equestrian of the Year’

Ottawa, Ontario— Equine Canada (EC) has named Erynn Ballard of Hillsburgh, ON, the 2006 ‘Equestrian of the Year’.

 

Ballard, 27, is recognized as one of Canada’s hardest working athletes on the Canadian show jumping circuit.  A sought-after catch rider, …