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Furusiyaa FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping: Round 3

The Swiss team won through in an edge-of-the-seat battle with Australia at the third leg of the Furusiyaa FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping 2013 series in Linz, Austria this afternoon. Germany finished a close third ahead of the host nation in

Furusiyaa FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping 2013 series

Adelinde Cornelissen Back on Top of World Rankings

Adelinde Cornelissen (NED) and Jerich Parzival, the London 2012 Olympic silver medallists, have reclaimed the world number one spot in the FEI World Dressage Rankings. The pair have a 97-point lead over Helen Langehanenberg and Damon Hill NRW, who have

Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parzival

ORC Reminds Horse Owners to Take Steps to Prevent Infectious Disease

As reported on April 23rd, a horse in Wellington County tested positive for Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), caused by equine herpes virus 1 (EHV-1). The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has determined that this case did not involve a racehorse. However,

Balzac Racetrack Entertainment Centre Update

Alberta racing fans have been eagerly awaiting news on the development of the Balzac Racetrack Entertainment Centre. Recently, United Horsemen of Alberta (UHA) president Darcy Marler provided an encouraging update to the industry. At the Alberta Standardbred Horse Association’s annual

Badminton Showdown Between Nicholson and Fox-Pitt

The scene is set for the most thrilling running yet of the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials (GBR) (May 3-6), fourth leg of the HSBC FEI Classics™ 2012/2013, and a showdown between two riders who are at the height of

FoxPitt and Nicholson

British Horseracing Authority Investigates Another Trainer

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has confirmed that Newmarket-based trainer Gerard Butler is under investigation following positive tests for a banned substance in February. Butler told the Independent that, in what he described as an “unpardonable misjudgement”, four of his

Canadians in the Ribbons at Del Mar

Canadian riders Karen Pavicic and Mackenzie Theissen Ryall placed in the top three at the 2013 Del Mar National Horse Show held April 25-28 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Arena, one of the oldest and most prestigious equestrian qualifying competitions

British Horseracing Authority Explains Al Zarooni Verdict

Suspended trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni was guilty of a “widespread systematic misuse of illegal substances”, according to the British Horseracing Authority. Newmarket-based Al Zarooni was banned for eight years last Thursday after he admitted administering anabolic steroids to 15 horses

Canadians at the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final

Canadians Jacqueline Brooks and Jaimey Irwin battled it out against the best dressage athletes from around the world, vying to be counted among the finest in their field at the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final, held April 24-28

Jacqueline Brooks and D Niro