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2009 CSHA National Foal Championship

Richmond, Ontario – It was announced at the Canadian Sport Horse Association Annual General Meeting, March 7th in Calgary, Alberta that the National Foal Championship will proceed for 2009 with the possibility of more locations. Barbara Jackson has agreed to

Will it be a Monsoon or a Missile?

The battle for Assiniboia Downs Horse of the Year, presented by the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA), will come down to two of the best horses ever to set foot on the local track.  Sounds of cash registers could

Millar Second in $200,000 World Cup Grand Prix

Wellington, FL – McLain Ward and his two-time Olympic gold medal partner Sapphire claimed their second Grand Prix victory in a row Saturday night by winning the $200,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI 4* presented by CN at the

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

Equine Canada Announces New Canadian Reining Committee

Ottawa, Ontario—Equine Canada is pleased to announce that a new committee has been appointed within the Equine Canada structure for the discipline of reining.  The Canadian Reining Committee (CRC) is now responsible for the development and implementation of reining programs

Canada Loses Industry Pioneer Barbara Kemp

Ottawa, Ontario—The equestrian community is saddened to learn oft he loss of Barbara Kemp, who passed away February 23, 2009, just four days shy of her 95th birthday. For more than 75 years, Barbara, one of Canada’s leading horsewomen, has

Canadian Dressage Riders Successful Stateside

Ottawa, Ontario—Canada’s Simone Williams and Wunder Ein finished in sixth place in the Grand Prix Freestyle during the CDI-W/Y Palm Beach Dressage Derby, held February 27 to March 1, in Loxahatchee, FL. Williams, a current resident of Navan, ON, earned

FEI Clean Sport Commission

The FEI applauds the steps taken by Horse Sport Ireland in furthering the debate on medication control and anti-doping following the launch of the Holmes report at a press conference today in Dublin. The Holmes report compiles the conclusions and

Beckon set to make move to Woodbine

From the moment he embarked on his career as a jockey, Chad Beckon set his sights on making it a success story. Some six years later, the 28-year-old could be on track for his most memorable season. Things haven’t always

2012 Olympic Update

The FEI would like to reiterate its confidence and faith in LOCOG to ensure that environmental considerations and the local community are placed at the top of the agenda in planning of this world class event. Indeed, LOCOG will undergo