News: Horse Sport

Update on Developments in the Dressage Discipline

The FEI Executive Board has proposed the appointment of an Ad Hoc Working Group of world class Dressage experts from all aspects of the discipline to review key issues and inject a new focus in the sport. At the forthcoming

CARD Winter Clinic Series

The CARD Equestrian Clinic Series featuring dressage riders Andrea Bresee, Julie Watchorn and Diane Creech kicks off in November. All sessions will be hosted at the CARD headquaters in North York, Ontario. Clinic Dates November 30th, 2008 – Andrea Bresee

Van Grunsven Goes Western

Olympic gold medalist, Anky Van Grunsven, is looking to expand her riding horizons by taking up the western discipline of reining. Reports note that she hopes to attend the 2010 World Equestrian Games in both dressage and reining. Apparently Van

Dressage Canada Committee Announces New 2009 Directors

Ottawa, ON—Election results are in for the 2009 Dressage Canada Committee, with the election generating voter turnout from across the country. Dressage Canada Nominations Committee received five nominees for the two open positions on the 2009 Dressage Canada Committee. Dressage

Farewell to Wedding Surprise

On September 15, 2008, the Canadian equestrian community tragically lost one of its top up-and-coming dressage horses, Wedding Surprise (World Cup III x Imperator). “Weddy,” as he was affectionately known around the barn, died suddenly only a short time after

Keean White Claims his First Canadian Championship Title

Toronto, Ontario—Keean White of Rockwood, ON, claimed his first Canadian Championship title by winning the $100,000 Canadian Show Jumping Championship presented by Greenhawk on November 8 at The Royal Horse Show.  The 10-day international equestrian competition is held as part