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The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Celebrates its 103rd anniversary

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The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, the world's largest combined indoor agricultural and equestrian show will return to Toronto’s Exhibition Place from November 7-16 2025. Celebrating its 103rd anniversary, the Fair will include 10 days of agricultural excellence, culinary offerings, local food and equestrian competitions, and of course, lot’s of exciting family programming. Tickets are on sale, and more information can be found at royalfair.org.

The Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show Returns October 7 – 13, 2025

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Simcoe, ON – September 22, 2025 – The Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show, one of Ontario’s oldest and largest community events, is set to return October 7–13, 2025, bringing seven days of family fun, entertainment, and tradition to the heart of Norfolk County.

Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training Heads to Elora After Successful Atlantic Canada Workshops

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Guelph, ON Sept 9, 2025 - Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training team made waves on the East Coast this summer with fully booked workshops at Whinny Hill Equestrian Centre in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

Kelley Robinson Wins Final Grand Prix of the Season at Wesley Clover Parks

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Ottawa, Ontario – Kelley Robinson won the $15,000 Cabana Coast Grand Prix on Saturday, September 13, at the Ottawa National at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON. The Ottawa National marked the final show jumping tournament hosted by Wesley Clover Parks this season.

From the Trainer's Eye - Longevity in the Performance Horse

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Sharon: As digitisation, technology, and AI continue to evolve at an ever increasing pace, it seems we humans, although worried about what AI will do to our jobs, we are happy to enjoy some of these spoils – from Amazon delivering spontaneous purchases we never would have considered years ago to replacing our perfectly good phones for something newer with even more functionality (I am waiting for the phone that teleports you from one place to the next), our appetite for instant gratification...

Sassies Best Takes Mayor's Cup at Ajax Downs

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Ajax Downs, September 17, 2025 - SASSIES BEST streaked to victory in the annual Mayor's Cup at Ajax Downs on Wednesday, September 17, continuing a tradition that started eight years ago, which celebrates Quarter Horse racing and its place in the town of Ajax and the surrounding community.

It's the Battle of the Breeds at Ajax Downs!

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AJAX DOWNS, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 - The BATTLE OF THE BREEDS headlines a packed eight-race card of Quarter Horse racing this Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Ajax Downs. The popular 'hook' race, which pits Thoroughbreds versus Quarter Horses, is a 770-yard dash around a turn and is the first race of the afternoon.

The remarkable Had to Be Fabulous Takes Picov Derby, Her Ninth Straight Win

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AJAX DOWNS, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 - HAD TO BE FABULOUS honoured her name once again at Ajax Downs on Wednesday, September 10 when she charged to a one length win in the $59,310 Norman Picov Derby, notching her ninth consecutive victory and 12th win in her 13-race career.

Guide to Warming Up Your Horse Before Training: A Simple Routine for Injury Prevention

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Warming up your horse before riding is essential for optimizing their performance and preventing injury. A thoughtful warm-up routine improves circulation, enhances flexibility, and primes the horse’s muscles and joints for the work ahead.