Bob Ballard, a well-known horseman and former Canadian Equestrian Team captain from 1950-58, passed away on October 13th. He was 96.
Born in Saskatchewan, Ballard’s father, veterinarian Dr. William Ballard, founded the famous Dr. Ballard’s dog food company, the first …
Dressage sensation Moorlands Totilas, who captured three gold medals at the World Equestrian Games with Edward Gal of the Netherlands, has been sold to German former showjumper Paul Schockemohle.
The 10-year-old stallion has broken every world record for grand prix, …
The FEI has today announced the teams which have qualified for the London 2012 Olympic Games following their success at the recently-concluded Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Kentucky.
Great Britain, as hosts of the 2012 Olympics, qualify automatically for …
Belgium’s Philippe Le Jeune won the thrilling Rolex Final Four to claim the Jumping World title at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Kentucky, USA tonight. The 50 year old rider was not the favourite going into the competition. …
Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, won the Individual Bronze Medal on Saturday, October 9, at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY.
Acting as the world championships for show jumping, the World Equestrian Games are held every four …
Title defender IJsbrand Chardon fought like a lion in today’s marathon, which he won ahead of Tomas Eriksson (SWE) and winner of the dressage Boyd Exell (AUS). Chardon had been under a lot of stress before the start of the …
Great Britain’s Lee Pearson took the Para Dressage Grade 1b Freestyle Championship by storm at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ in Kentucky, USA today. And in Grade 2 it was Germany’s Angelika Trabert who swept to victory with a …
Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah Al Sharbatly sprang a big surprise today when, riding the brilliant mare Seldana di Campalto, he produced two more amazing clear rounds to earn his place in the Final Four competition which will decide the individual Jumping …
Canadian vaulters completed their Individual Freestyle to wrap-up Round 1 of Vaulting competition at 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) on October 7, 2010 in Lexington, KY.
The Individual Freestyle consisted of a routine with elements chosen by the …
Australia’s Boyd Exell set a new World Championship record this afternoon with his team of black geldings, owned by Hungary’s Vincze Tamas. Exell put down a faultless dressage test, which was awarded with a magnificent score of 30.08 penalty points. …
Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, moved to the top of the leader board on Friday night to qualify for the ‘Final Four’ that will contest the World Championship title at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, …
Equine Canada invites small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the promotion and sale of equine genetics, horses, ponies, donkeys or mules to apply by October 10, 2010, for upwards of $50,000 each for promotional activities that target markets outside …
The Champions’ Welcome “World Cup” Grand Prix was the perfect way to set up for the $2 million Spruce Meadows “Masters” Tournament. With a tick in the win column, Beezie Madden (USA), gained some experience and valuable World Cup points.…
With the introduction of a $5 membership fee this year, Equine Canada has launched a new series of recreational programs. Working with Horse Council British Columbia (HCBC), the first new program was to invite British Columbia recreational groups to apply …
The University of Guelph has received $2 million from the E.P. Taylor Equine Research Fund to support clinical research in the health and performance of racehorses. The announcement was made during the second annual Equi-Challenge, which brings together some of …
