At CDI-W West Palm Beach Gold Coast Opener
Ottawa, Ontario—Toronto native and three-time Canadian Olympian Ashley Holzer, who currently resides in New York, NY, won both the Grand Prix for Freestyle and the Grand Prix Freestyle at the CDI-W Gold Coast Opener, held January 18–22, in West Palm Beach, FL, USA.
Riding Breaking Dawn, a flashy bay [...]
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has been notified of a confirmed case of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), caused by equine herpes virus 1 (EHV-1), in Southern Ontario. A blood sample from a horse with severe neurological signs tested positive for EHV-1 in early January. The horse was euthanized after its [...]
The Rider is producing the show program for the Can Am All Breeds Equine Emporium. If you are an exhibitor, sponsor or clinician at the show you can advertise in this program. It will be inserted into the February edition of The Rider and an additional 5,000 copies will be produced for distribution at the [...]
January 16th, Fort Erie…As a result of a historic agreement between the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of Ontario and the Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium, seven additional Thoroughbred racing dates have been added to the 2012 schedule.
During a press conference held on October 18th, it was announced that the 2012 racing season would be [...]
At this time, OQHA is giving notice of paid or volunteer positions available for 2012 as mandated by OQHA business procedure. These positions include:
OQHA Recording Secretary
OQHA Treasurer
Points and Awards
Newsletter Publisher
Webmaster
Drug Tester
OQHBF Treasurer
OQHBF Secretary
OQHBF Show Manager
OQHBF Announcer
Interested parties are asked to contact the OQHA Office and include a written profile, a letter of intent and the [...]
It is with sincere regret that Equine Canada reports that Akaash Maharaj has announced his decision to stand down from his post as our Chief Executive Officer. Akaash accepted the position of CEO in 2008, stating that he would remain in the role for one quadrennial cycle.
“The years have rushed by faster than I could [...]
Winner gets choice of $40,000 patio makeover or themed Airstream; 50 iPads as first prizes
OLATHE, KANSAS (December 14, 2011) – As part of its annual Green Fever sales program, John Deere has launched its Open Air/Open Road Sweepstakes that runs through February 29, 2012. The sweepstakes gives Canadian entrants a chance to win a grand [...]
The Filmmakers and their equine charges
As the title “War Horse” implies, horses and the bond we humans have with them are at the heart of Director/Producer Steven Spielberg’s “War Horse.” Presented by DreamWorks Pictures, “War Horse” depicts the journey of a horse belonging to a farm family, and beloved by their son, that [...]
Deadline extended to December 20th!
Hey Kids!
Show us or tell us about the bond you share with horses by entering the first EquiMania! Facebook contest! A cool prize is on offer for the winner; sure to be appreciated by the horse lover in your family.
The entry date has been extended to December 20.
Enter to WIN in [...]
Geneva, Switzerland – Olympic Show Jumping Champion Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, was named ‘Rider of the Year’ as well as the CBC Sports ‘Athlete of the Year’ for 2011.
During a special presentation held Saturday evening, December 10, during the CSI5*-W Geneva show jumping tournament in Switzerland, Lamaze was recognized as the ‘Rider of the [...]
