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“The Gobi Gallop is the longest annual charity horseback ride on the p" />

BC Native Riding Solo Across Mongolia in Gobi Gallop

Julie Veloo hopes to raise $50,000 for Children of the Peak during her 700-km trek on her charity’s annual fundraiser.

By: Kim Izzo

Polo is one of the oldest known team sports and originated in Iran for t" />

Research Finds Central Asian Riders Played Ball Sports 3,000 Years Ago

With the popularity of polo, it should come as no surprise that riders from long-past eras enjoyed a riding game that involved balls.

By: Kim Izzo

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has released a new commemorative Ani" />

New Commemorative Animals in War Pin Available Now

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society unveils collectible Remembrance Day pins to honour the important wartime contributions of animals.

By: Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

As our horse sports evolve, so do our attitudes towards animal behaviour" />

World Bitless Association Releases Survey Results

The WBA is lobbying for equality in the competition ring to allow bitless horses to compete on equal terms with bitted horses.

By: Kim Izzo

Bringing Awareness to the Mental Health Crisis and Equine Therapy

Military veterans are at a higher risk of suicide than the general population, especially during these Covid times. BraveHearts is helping.

By: Kim Izzo

Virtual Movie Premiere to Raise Money for Equine Charity Brooke USA

Enjoy 'Hope's Legacy' on the Equus Film Channel and contribute to efforts to improve the welfare of the world's working horses, donkeys and mules.

By: Phelps Media Group Marketing

If the Marvel Cinematic Universe didn’t have enough on its plate savi" />

Thor: The God of Thunder, or Horse Show Dad?

'Thor' actor Chris Hemsworth has his hands full with three kids, including a young daughter and a wife who are equestrian enthusiasts.

By: Kim Izzo

It was another sign of the pandemic times when earlier in the year the R" />

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Goes Virtual for 2020

While the pandemic has closed its doors, The Royal will be online with everything from cooking to urban farming to Superdogs to horse show personalities.

By: Kim Izzo

Things We Wouldn’t Do Now On Horseback if You Paid Us

Kim Izzo looks back fondly at carefree (and often careless) youth spent on horseback, and the stunts we pulled that seem incredibly reckless now.

By: Kim Izzo

On the heels of a September 15th protest at Calgary Airport, revered Can" />

Jann Arden Heads Up a Second Calgary Airport Protest

Singer, author launches her live export awareness #HORSESHIT campaign as another cargoload of horses bound for slaughter in Japan leaves this afternoon.

By: defendhorsescanada.org