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What Kind of Horse Owner Are You in an Emergency?

What Kind of Horse Owner Are You in an Emergency?

Guelph, ON May 3 - 9, 2026 - Emergency Preparedness Week takes place May 3 to 9, and Equine Guelph is encouraging horse owners, caretakers, and stable managers to take a closer look at how prepared they really are for the unexpected. Through education, free tools, and practical training, Equine Guelph focuses on prevention and preparedness as essential parts of everyday horse care, long before an emergency ever occurs.

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Seven Board Candidates Nominated For Voting At The Equestrian Canada AGM 2026

Seven Board Candidates Nominated For Voting At The Equestrian Canada AGM 2026

Ottawa, ON, April 30, 2026 – The Equestrian Canada (EC) Nominating Committee (NOM) is pleased to announce a slate of seven (7) candidates who were selected for presentation to EC’s 26 Voting Members from the three (3) categories and to appear on the ballot for electing Directors to fill the vacancies on the 2026 EC Board of Directors.

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Chris Pratt Leads Banner Day For Canada At MLSJ Monterrey Final

Chris Pratt Leads Banner Day For Canada At MLSJ Monterrey Final

Monterrey, Mex.— The ribbon was cut on Major League Show Jumping’s (MLSJ) final week with a win for Canada’s Chris Pratt and Ideaal ES in Thursday’s $181,200 5* Qualifier, presented by Club Hípico La Silla, on the breathtaking field of Concurso La Silla during the ninth and final leg of MLSJ Season 5.

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Equestrian Canada Appoints Youth Technical Advisor – Jumping

Equestrian Canada Appoints Youth Technical Advisor – Jumping

Ottawa, ON, April 15, 2026 -- Equestrian Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Gisborn as Youth Technical Advisor – Jumping.

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What Kind of Horse Owner Are You in an Emergency?

What Kind of Horse Owner Are You in an Emergency?

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

Guelph, ON May 3 - 9, 2026 - Emergency Preparedness Week takes place May 3 to 9, and Equine Guelph is encouraging horse owners, caretakers, and stable managers to take a closer look at how prepared they really are for the unexpected. Through education, free tools, and practical training, Equine Guelph focuses on prevention and preparedness as essential parts of everyday horse care, long before an emergency ever occurs.

Read more

Seven Board Candidates Nominated For Voting At The Equestrian Canada AGM 2026

Seven Board Candidates Nominated For Voting At The Equestrian Canada AGM 2026

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

Ottawa, ON, April 30, 2026 – The Equestrian Canada (EC) Nominating Committee (NOM) is pleased to announce a slate of seven (7) candidates who were selected for presentation to EC’s 26 Voting Members from the three (3) categories and to appear on the ballot for electing Directors to fill the vacancies on the 2026 EC Board of Directors.

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