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In author Leisa Fail’s second Stormy Normy book, we meet up with our hero horse as he explores his forever home in Goldsborough Valley in the far North of Queensland, Australia. In this exciting chapter of his life, Stormy Normy learns about friendship, bravery and how to work as a team, valuable lessons for young readers.
Ontario horse racing industry breathes sigh of relief as it escapes latest round of tariff. Ontario’s horse racing industry appears to have been spared tariffs on both sides of the border. That means, for now, horses crossing between Canada and the United States will do so tariff free. Though, it is important to note that given the unpredictability of the U.S. administration, this could all change quickly. So, stay informed before crossing. Ontario Racing maintains a tariffs information page.
Joe Carter, a celebrated figure in Canada’s Quarter Horse industry, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of mentorship, expertise, and passion for horses. Joe was instrumental in shaping the Canadian Quarter Horse industry. For over six decades, he made significant contributions as a judge, horse trainer, farrier, and clinician, sharing his profound knowledge with thousands of equestrians.
An industry steering committee of Ontario horse people is leading a project to conduct a comprehensive economic impact study of the vast and diverse Ontario equine agricultural sector. Financial support has been received from the government of Ontario through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA). Econometric Research Limited and Harry Cummings and Associates Inc. have been jointly retained to conduct the assessment.
The Rider is Ontario's number one source for horse industry news and information both in print and online.
The newspaper is in its 51st year of publication. The Rider has special English, Western, Quarter Horse and general sections having many columns written by industry leaders, a comprehensive coming events section, stable, stallion, and service directories, real estate ads and classifieds. The Rider covers all English and Western disciplines as well as Quarter Horse Racing, Driving and various other breeds and disciplines. The Rider is distributed through subscription, through the memberships of our official association partners and through almost 300 tack and feed stores. The Rider is also available as a digital edition.
The Rider is a six time recipient of the Ontario Equestrian Federation Media of the Year award. Editor and Publisher, Barry Finn is the Past-president of the Independent Publishers Association of Ontario.
Our dedicated advertisers and faithful readers have kept the paper going strong for 51 years. We're looking forward to keeping you informed for many more years to come. We welcome your press releases and news.
In author Leisa Fail’s second Stormy Normy book, we meet up with our hero horse as he explores his forever home in Goldsborough Valley in the far North of Queensland, Australia. In this exciting chapter of his life, Stormy Normy learns about friendship, bravery and how to work as a team, valuable lessons for young readers.
Ontario horse racing industry breathes sigh of relief as it escapes latest round of tariff. Ontario’s horse racing industry appears to have been spared tariffs on both sides of the border. That means, for now, horses crossing between Canada and the United States will do so tariff free. Though, it is important to note that given the unpredictability of the U.S. administration, this could all change quickly. So, stay informed before crossing. Ontario Racing maintains a tariffs information page.
