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CIEC Set for Relaunch in 2017

Suspended for 2016, the Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships (CIEC) will undergo a review and revitalization for a relaunch in 2017.
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Chris Pratt Wins $50,000 Brook Ledge Welcome Stakes at HITS

Desert Circuit III offers nearly $700,000 in prize money to be awarded in the Jumper Divisions. The thrilling, and high-dollar week of competition brgan with the $50,000 Brook Ledge Welcome Stake on Wednesday and continued with the $65,500 Wilmington Trust …

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Belinda Trussell Recognized with Most Valuable Rider Award

Belinda Trussell was on fire when she claimed top scores in the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle aboard Anton, and again in the Intermediaire II division on Tattoo at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival CDI-W 3*. The Canadian dressage …

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Horse Dies in BC Barn Fire

One horse was killed in a barn fire in Winfield, British Columbia, on February 2, 2016.

It is reported that the owner of the private facility was able to free three horses from the blaze, but that one perished. Firefighters …

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Latest Ontario Barn Fire Kills 2,100 Pigs

It has been reported that yet another barn fire – this time near Parkhill, Ontario – has killed about 2,100 pigs.

The fire broke out around 3:00 a.m. on January 19th. The barn was completely destroyed, but a few silos …

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New York City Mayor Seeks to Limit Carriage Horses

The New York City carriage horse trade is facing major changes if a proposal spearheaded by Mayor Bill de Blasio is approved by City Council.
De Blasio, who promised to eliminate carriage horses in New York City as part of …

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In Memoriam: Sophie C. Walker

Sophie Walker (nee Coppedge), an accomplished and popular rider in the amateur jumper ranks, was killed on Sunnydale Drive in Wellington Jan. 4th.
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In Memoriam: David Esworthy

Judge, steward, clinician, and former president and chairman of the Canadian Equestrian Federation (now Equine Canada) David Esworthy passed away on Dec. 19 at the age of 86.

A true horseman, Esworthy, who resided in Langley, BC, fed his passion …

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IJsbrand Chardon Beats Exell in London

The Netherlands’ IJsbrand Chardon tonight succeeded in doing what all the drivers in the FEI World Cup™ Driving series are aiming to do. The four-time World Champion pipped the so-far-unbeatable Boyd Exell from Australia with two fast and faultless rounds …

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In Memoriam: Max Hauri

Swiss Olympian Max Hauri, who competed at the Games in Tokyo 1964 and Munich 1972, has passed away at his home in Seon (SUI), following a recent fall. He was 74.

On his first Olympic outing in Tokyo he finished …

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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 …