Guelph, ON Feb, 24, 2026 - World Horse Day has been celebrated on March 1st every year since it was created in 2005 to raise awareness of equine welfare and protection. For the 21st anniversary of World Horse Day, Equine Guelph at the University of Guelph will celebrate by offering horse enthusiasts the opportunity to reduce the occurrence of lameness in horses.
Equestrian Canada and CanJump have once again partnered to present the second annual Red & White Party in support of the Canadian Show Jumping Team. Following a welcome reception and buffet dinner, Chef d’equipe Ian Millar will introduce the six Canadian athletes and their owners selected to compete in the CSIO4* Nations’ Cup division at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida, from February 25 to March 1, 2026.
Guelph, ON Jan 8, 2026 - Equine Guelph has made a New Year’s Resolution to empower horse owners to learn more about their horse’s nutrition and needs. January, dubbed by Equine Guelph as Nutrition Education Month, will be dedicated to learning more about the overweight horse - increasing awareness of what caregivers can do to prevent their horses from becoming over-conditioned and offer practical tips on how to tackle weight gain.
Celebrating 60 Years of Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week and 50 Years of Horse Days! Horse Day once again proved to be an incredible day during Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week, delivering a full agenda of practical and relevant equine education. As part of the six-day agricultural conference celebrating its 60th anniversary, Horse Day itself marked an impressive milestone—50 years of bringing together horse owners, riders, trainers, and industry professionals from across the region.
This year’s event will be held will be held at the Markham Fairground March 27-29. A lot of support has gone into this year both from the fans of the previous year and many new businesses and services coming in as exhibitors. Vendors are attending from Nova Scotia, Texas, and British Columbia, and across Ontario.
For those who know how to look, the topline of a horse is one of the clearest chapters in the horse’s story. From the poll, along the neck, across the back and over the hindquarters, the topline quietly reveals how a horse has been worked, developed, and asked to carry itself.
After the success of its inaugural year in 2025, with only 8 weeks of planning, the event has taken off for the upcoming year. A plethora of new exhibitors, as well as welcoming back previous exhibitors and sponsors, 2026 is shaping up to be a banner year.
Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week (GBFW) is trotting into its 60th year — and Horse Day is ready to shine as it celebrates 50 years of equine excellence! Set for Sunday, January 11, at the Elmwood Community Centre, this year’s program features everything from equine dentistry and bit fitting to training drills and driving horses — all designed to spark new ideas and strengthen the bond between horse and rider.
Clinton, ON – November 18, 2025 - Every day there’s something new going on at the REACH centre, from thrilling equestrian events to educational programs, and a recent act of kindness is making a big difference in the programming and social impact REACH can make in Huron County. Recently our organization was the beneficiary of an act of kindness, and it is a story worth telling.
Toronto, ON, Nov. 15, 2025 – This year’s Equestrian Canada Jumping Committee National Awards were handed out during the EC Owners & Donors Reception, the evening of Wednesday, November 12, at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario.
