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Bromont Site of First North American League Qualifier

Swiss watchmaker Longines has partnered with the FEI to launch the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League, a new series of 14 events that will provide an improved qualifying experience for the sport’s horses, riders, organizers and spectators …

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Para-Equestrian Jody Schloss Parapan Am Games Torchbearer

Canadian para-equestrian rider Jody Schloss of Toronto, ON, is set to carry the Parapan Am torch on August 6, 2015, as part of the inspirational ceremonies leading into the TORONTO 2015 Parapan Am Games, taking place Aug. 7-15, 2015.

“I’m …

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Canadian Eventers Ready to Ride at CICO3* Aachen

Equine Canada has named the eventing athletes who will represent the Canadian Equestrian Team (CET) at the CICO 3* Aachen, which acts as the German leg of the FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing Series, taking place August 12-14, 2015, in Aachen, …

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One-year Countdown to Rio 2016

Today marks the one-year countdown to the opening ceremonies of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, where equestrian sport will celebrate 104 years in the Olympic movement at the first Games to be held in South America.

The world’s best horses …

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Glanders Threat in Rio Prior to Test Event

In April 2015, a police horse from the city of Vitoria, located over 500 kilometres from Rio, was diagnosed with glanders. This horse had left the Army Equestrian School in Deodoro site of the Olympic Equestrian venue in …

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Equine Canada Presents Proposed By-laws

In a special notice to members, Equine Canada presented the proposed EC By-laws and Articles of Continuance and encourages members to Get Informed, Get Engaged, Vote!

The proposed By-laws and Articles of Continuance are the result of extensive consultation and …

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Beezie Madden Wins Second Consecutive King’s Cup

American Beezie Madden made Hickstead history by winning the Longines King George V Gold Cup on Aug. 2nd for a second successive year.

The 51-year-old Madden has now become the first female to successfully defend the title, again triumphing on …

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In Memoriam: Alan Plewis

Alan Plewis, founder and operator, of the iconic Foxhunter Tack Shop in Stouffville, ON, for over 35 years, passed away on July 16th.
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Breaking Lucky Upsets Prince of Wales

Breaking Lucky came from last to spring a 13-1 upset in the 80th edition of the $500,000 Prince of Wales Stakes, second jewel of Canada’s Triple Crown of Racing, Tuesday at Fort Erie.

With the neck win, the chestnut son …

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Show Jumping Closes Out Pan Am Equestrian

Ian Millar Ends Record Tenth Pan Am Appearance as Top Canadian

Equestrian competition officially came to a close at the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games with the individual final in show jumping taking place on Saturday, July 25, at the …

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Pan Am Gold for Canadian Show Jumping Team

The Canadian Show Jumping Team of Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, Tiffany Foster of North Vancouver, BC, Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, and Ian Millar of Perth, ON, won the gold medal at the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games on …

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Canadian Show Jumping Team Ready for Pan Am Competition

Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, Tiffany Foster of North Vancouver, BC, Ian Millar of Perth, ON, and Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, form the Canadian Show Jumping Team that will compete at the TORONTO 2015 Pan American Games. Show jumping …