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In Memoriam: Doug Leatherdale (1936 – 2015)

Deepest sympathies are expressed to the friends and family of the late Doug Leatherdale, who passed away peacefully on his 79th birthday, Dec. 6, surrounded by loved ones.

He was an integral part of the Canadian dressage scene, well-respected as …

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World Horse Welfare Conference

Equine Guelph’s year of “Full-Circle-Responsibility” welfare campaign, ended with a wonderful journey. Gayle Ecker was an invited guest to the World Horse Welfare conference in England! Presentations from this invitation only event can be viewed on the World Horse Welfare …

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Rimbey Agrim Centre Double-Header

Just seven months after openings its doors, the Agrim Centre in Rimbey has become a hub of community activity. A prime example of that takes place December 11 & 12th, with a double header of farm and rodeo fun and …

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Ahlmann Makes it Two-in-a-Row in Madrid

Just seven days after coming out on top on home turf in Stuttgart, Germany’s Christian Ahlmann made it a back-to-back double with victory in the sixth leg of the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping 2015/2016 Western European League in Madrid, …

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Another Florida Horse Stolen and Slaughtered

A 23-year-old Thoroughbred gelding, reported stolen over the weekend in Miami, Florida, has been found dead, apparently slaughtered for meat.

The retired race horse, Thunder, went missing from his paddock between 8:00 p.m. on November 21st and 7:45 a.m. on …

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Longines Masters of Paris to Enhance Security Measures

Following the tragic events in Paris on November 13th, the EEM Team immediately shared in the sorrow of the families of the victims and the national mourning declared by the President of France.

As organizer of international equestrian events, the …

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Puslinch Horse Rescued by Fast Acting Emergency Crew

Puslinch Firefighters’ were dispatched to a public assistance call for a horse stuck in a horse trailer on October 12th, 2015 around 09:30 hours. Ten firefighters were in attendance for the nearby horse farm on Wellington Road 34 in Puslinch …

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CVO Releases Report on Antibiotic Use in Food Animals

College of Veterinarians of Ontario (College) is releasing the final report on a project which studied antibiotic stewardship and veterinary medicine in Ontario.

“With antibiotic resistance clearly identified as an important animal and public health concern, this report is a …

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Fit for Victory: Luciana Diniz Crowned 2015 LGCT Champion

Luciana Diniz and Fit For Fun took the 2015 Championship tonight after winning the final Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of the season in sensational style. The incredible sporting action went right down to the wire in Doha, Qatar, …

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McLain Ward Wins $75,000 Big Ben Challenge

McLain Ward of the United States scored yet another victory in the $75,000 Big Ben Challenge, presented by Hudson’s Bay Company, on Saturday night, November 14, to close out international show jumping competition at the Royal Horse Show®, held as …

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Nicola Philippaerts Wins $50,000 Weston Canadian Open

Belgium’s Nicola Philippaerts scored victory in the $50,000 Weston Canadian Open on Friday night, November 13, at the Royal Horse Show®, held as part of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in downtown Toronto, ON.

British course designer Richard Jeffery set …

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Belinda Trussell Tops $20,000 Invitational Dressage Cup

Belinda Trussell of Stouffville, ON, won the $20,000 Royal Invitational Dressage Cup, presented by Butternut Ridge, on Thursday night, November 12, at the Royal Horse Show®, held as part of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in downtown Toronto, ON.

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McLain Ward Captures $132,000 Longines FEI World Cup Toronto

McLain Ward of the United States scored his third consecutive victory in the $132,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Toronto on Wednesday, November 11, at the Royal Horse Show®, held as part of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in downtown …