THE ORHA Kicks off Show Season with a Bang!
The first ORHA show is already in the books for 2026. The weather was a bit chilly and the horses were fresh but Ontario reiners had a great weekend in Clinton at REACH Huron for the Spring Fling!
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Karma, Swinger Win Trials
AJAX DOWNS, JUNE 4, 2026 - Upsets were the order of the day on a sunny and hot June 3 afternoon at the Ajax Downs Quarter Horse racetrack. HAAAVE YOU MET KARMA, at odds of 12 to 1, won the fastest of two Trial races for the Unclassified Stakes, while later in the day, Horse of the Year HAD TO BE FABULOUS, finished fourth in a speed index dash as the 1 to 9 favourite, only her second career loss from 15 races.
Friday at MARS Bromont CCI: Phillip Dutton Takes CCI4*-S Lead
BROMONT, QC - Ahead of Saturday’s cross-country challenge, dressage wrapped up at the 2026 MARS Bromont CCI Friday afternoon, with some new leaders installed in the clubhouse. Attendees also had the opportunity to meet both the two- and four-legged members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who have members on-site throughout the weekend for meet and greets.
Thursday at MARS Bromont CCI: Sharon White & Claus 63 Lead CCI4*-L
BROMONT, QC - The 50th anniversary celebration of the 1976 Olympics hosted at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park continued on Thursday with the commencement of dressage competition for the 2026 MARS Bromont CCI.
Horse Racing Industry Rallies Behind Farmers' Mental Health at Inaugural Fund-Raising Barrel Race
In a powerful show of solidarity between two cornerstone rural communities, the horse racing industry is stepping up to support Ontario farmers facing mental health challenges through the Farmers Dash Fundraiser Barrel Race, set for May 30 at Charlie Hill Equine in Orton.
Equestrian Canada Appoints Jordi Domingo Coll As Technical Advisor For Dressage
Ottawa, ON, May 22, 2026 – Equestrian Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Jordi Domingo Coll as Technical Advisor for Dressage.
Are you afraid of long, lush grass for your horse?
Are you afraid of long, lush grass for your horse? I used to be, but I am not any more. However, I am afraid of the unknown. So, when I don’t know enough about something that is very important for the health and wellbeing of my horses, I research it. Over the past 15 years, the management of our herd has changed significantly because of this. What has not changed? The 3 F’s (freedom, friends and forage) have been a constant.
Copilot Flies to QROOI Open Victory
AJAX DOWNS MAY 21, 2026 - With jockey Diego Benitez at the controls, COPILOT jetted to victory in Wednesday's QROOI Open Derby for 3-year-olds at Ajax Downs, the first stakes race of the 2026 Quarter Horse season.
Lights Dynasty Leads Tavares Army in Ajax Downs' First Stakes Race of 2026
AJAX DOWNS, MAY 19, 2026 - When Joe Tavares, one of Ajax Downs' most successful trainers, went shopping for racehorses the past two winters it would have been hard to predict that four of those purchases would be in the first stakes race of the 2026 season. The $32,805 QROOI OPEN DERBY on Wednesday, May 20 features an evenly matched field of 10 three-year-olds including three Trial winners, two of which are owned by Tavares.
Had to Be Ivory Wins for 34th time
AJAX DOWNS, MAY 14, 2026 - The equine star of Ajax Downs' card of racing on a crisp, windy May 13, Had to Be Ivory, won for the 34th time while later in the afternoon, jockey Corry Beland won his first race of his young career.