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The time has come to celebrate the impressive achievements of outstanding people, horses and organizations within Canada’s equestrian industry.
Nominations will be accepted starting March 7, 2016 for the following Equine Canada National Awards:
- Junior Equestrian of the Year
- Horse
Do horses respond differently to people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Professor Katrina Merkies, Animal Biosciences at UOG plans to find out
A barn fire in Norwich Township in southwestern Ontario has claimed the lives of nine horses.
The blaze occurred on the morning of February 27th. Oxford County OPP say it does not appear to be suspicious.
It has been reported …
The preliminary agenda is now available for the 2016 Equine Canada Annual Convention, taking place April 20-24, 2016 at the beautiful Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel in Montreal, QC.
As you will see in the attached agenda, the 2016 EC …
Rancher Joan Patterson of Desboro, Ontario, won $60 million on the February 5th Lotto Max draw.
When she picked up her prize, Patterson, 63, told reporters she has purchased a new truck,plans to buy a horse trailer and re-fence …
The North American Riders Group (NARG) has released its Top 25 report for 2015, and Canadian shows have claimed the top three spots.
Spruce Meadows received the highest score once again. Setting the standard for North American venues long before …
In 2005, the Ontario Trails Strategy was introduced. This long-term plan set out directions for planning, managing, promoting and using trails in Ontario. Part of this plan includes Bill 100, the Supporting Ontario’s Trails Act.
On February 18th, Bill …
Zoocheck, a Canadian-based international wildlife protection charity, has released a report citing a lack of scientific evidence to support the wild horse culls in Alberta.
Over the course of 18 months, Zoocheck reviewed all publicly available materials and supplementary …
Team USA won today’s second leg of the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping 2016 series on home ground at Ocala, Florida (USA), but had to rely on anchor rider, Beezie Madden, to clinch it with a last-to-go effort with Breitling …
“It’s approximately four millimeters in diameter,” exclaimed Ontario Veterinary College researcher, Thomas Koch, unable to contain his excitement. The tiny disk of equine cartilage, manufactured in the OVC lab, is full of potential.
A cartilage injury can mean the end …
Registration is officially open for the 2016 Equine Canada Annual Convention, taking place April 20-24, 2016 in Montreal, QC. Set to be EC’s landmark event of the year, the 2016 EC Annual Convention will revolve around the theme, “Building the …
A number of tragic barn fires in Ontario recently have initiated discussion surrounding fire prevention and safety on farms.
Gayle Ecker, director of Equine Guelph, has been interviewed by a number of media outlets for tips and advice surrounding safety …
Family Channel is looking for horseback riders RESIDING IN ONTARIO to cast in a new TV show, Changing the Lead.
Dressage Canada (DC) has announced the athletes who have been named recipients of the DC Bursary for 2016.
Supported by the DC Levy Fund, the Bursary Program recognizes the difficulty athletes face as they strive to continue their dressage education. …
