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Must-see Western events take over the Nutrien Western Event Centre at the 2026 Calgary Stampede

Must-see Western events take over the Nutrien Western Event Centre at the 2026 Calgary Stampede

CALGARY, AB (June 26, 2026) — From thunderous heavy horses and elite stock dogs to sliding stops, fast-paced cattle penning and world-class roping, agriculture and Western events take centre stage at the 2026 Calgary Stampede.

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Kyle Morton And Shannondale Gambit To Represent Canada At Inaugural FEI Eventing U25 World Championships

Kyle Morton And Shannondale Gambit To Represent Canada At Inaugural FEI Eventing U25 World Championships

June 26, 2026 - Ottawa, ON -- Canadian eventing athlete Kyle Morton and his longtime partner Shannondale Gambit have been selected to represent Canada at the inaugural FEI Eventing U25 World Championships, taking place in Millstreet, Ireland, from July 22-26, 2026.

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Ontario Racing welcomes Ontario Government’s additional funding support

Ontario Racing welcomes Ontario Government’s additional funding support

TORONTO, ON (JUNE 25, 2026) – Ontario Racing is thrilled that the Ontario Government is increasing support to protect agriculture and rural jobs across Ontario by contributing additional funding of $35 million annually for the next five years to the Ontario horse racing industry.

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Jump Canada Hall of Fame Seeking Nominations

Jump Canada Hall of Fame Seeking Nominations

Toronto, Ontario – The Jump Canada Hall of Fame is calling for nominations for its 2026 Induction class. The Jump Canada Hall of Fame Gala and Induction Ceremony, presented by BMO, returns on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON.

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Must-see Western events take over the Nutrien Western Event Centre at the 2026 Calgary Stampede

Must-see Western events take over the Nutrien Western Event Centre at the 2026 Calgary Stampede

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles, horse-shows-clinics, western riding

CALGARY, AB (June 26, 2026) — From thunderous heavy horses and elite stock dogs to sliding stops, fast-paced cattle penning and world-class roping, agriculture and Western events take centre stage at the 2026 Calgary Stampede.

Read more

Kyle Morton And Shannondale Gambit To Represent Canada At Inaugural FEI Eventing U25 World Championships

Kyle Morton And Shannondale Gambit To Represent Canada At Inaugural FEI Eventing U25 World Championships

Posted in English riding, Equestrian News, Home Page articles

June 26, 2026 - Ottawa, ON -- Canadian eventing athlete Kyle Morton and his longtime partner Shannondale Gambit have been selected to represent Canada at the inaugural FEI Eventing U25 World Championships, taking place in Millstreet, Ireland, from July 22-26, 2026.

Read more


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