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CBC Has Live Coverage of the 97th Calgary Stampede

“The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” runs from July 3 – 12. CBC has exclusive coverage of the world’s largest outdoor rodeo with more than 140 total hours of action on CBC Television, CBCSports.ca and CBC’s digital channel bold, including …

The Appeal of Quarter Horse Licensee Norman Alan Todd

Norman Alan Todd (“Todd”), is licensed by the Ontario Racing Commission as an exercise person, owner and trainer, for quarter horse racehorses, Licence Number 124928.

On August 26, 2008, a training day at Ajax Downs Racetrack, Todd was found in …

Spruce Meadows National Saturday

The course was set up over 590 metres, there were 17 jumping efforts and a time allowed of 89 seconds, it would take a special horse and a talented rider to win the $200,000 CN Reliability Grand Prix today at …

Opening Day at Ajax Downs Postponed

The Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Inc. (QROOI) wishes to notify all its members due to information received from Ajax Downs, that all Stakes Races will be postponed for two (2) weeks from the original published commencement date of May …

Application for 2009 Race Date Amendment at Ajax Downs

The Ontario Racing Commission is circulating this application for an amendment to the 2009 approved race date schedule and will receive comments on the application from interested industry participants before making its decision on the application.

Racetracks make application to …

Selection Criteria for the 2009 Reining Kentucky Cup CRI 4* Event

Ottawa, Ontario—The Canadian Reining Committee and the High Performance subcommittee of Equine Canada is pleased to announce that the selection criteria for the 2009 Reining Kentucky Cup CRI 4* event has now been posted on the  Equine Canada website at …

No Cause Of Death Yet Found For Horses

Tallahassee, FL – Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles Bronson says very preliminary results received this afternoon of necropsies done on horses that collapsed and died at a Palm Beach polo tournament on Sunday have not identified a diagnosis. The …

Polo Community Loses 21 Horses

Wellington, FL – The polo community and fans were saddened today at International Polo Club Palm Beach when the announcement came that 21 horses died prior to the start of a US Open Championship match this afternoon.

“Our hearts go out …

CHDC Calls for Audit of Horse Slaughter Operations

Regina, SK – With the news that the Natural Meat Company (formerly Natural Valley Farms) in Neudorf, Saskatchewan has been shut down by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for food safety concerns, the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition (CHDC) is calling …

Jump Canada Awards Venue Development Fund

Ottawa, Ontario—Jump Canada has distributed a total of $30,000 to six hunter/jumper competitions through the Jump Canada Venue Development Fund, an innovative project designed to improve the safety at Canadian horse shows.

Initiated in 2003, the Venue Development Fund reimburses …

Canada’s Top Farriers Set to Compete

Come watch the sparks fly, the smoke billow and the iron glow red hot as our country’s best farriers are set to forge for top honours and the opportunity to represent Canada at international competitions, March 19-20 at the Orangeville …

Canada’s Top Farriers Set to Compete

Come watch the sparks fly, the smoke billow and the iron glow red hot as our country’s best farriers are set to forge for top honours and the opportunity to represent Canada at international competitions, March 19-20 at the Orangeville …

A Horse Sport Clinic with Philippe Karl

Aurora, Ontario – Horse Sport is proud to present French riding Master Philippe Karl on July 10, 11 & 12 at Stirling Farm in King City, ON.

Philippe has dedicated his life to working with horses. He was appointed as …

Getting Started with Horses at the Acreage Lifestyle Show

The Horse Industry Association of Alberta is offering its first 2009 Getting Started with Horses seminar during the Calgary Stampede’s Acreage Lifestyle Show in April.

The morning seminar covers the topics: Myths, Mysteries and Miseries; Choosing Your Path; Basic Care …