Remembering Norm Picov

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Ajax Downs, Thursday, April 13, 2023 - Community, family, philanthropy, and his beloved horses. These were some of the most important things to Norm Picov, a man determined to grow the sport and community he loved in his hometown of Ajax. Taking the reins from his father Alex Picov in 1952, one of the founders of Quarter Horse racing in Ontario, Norm transformed his family's farm, Picov Downs, into a state-of-the-art Quarter Horse track and casino known today as Ajax Downs.

Pro and Non-Pro Reiner Article Series 16 - Saddles

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Gilead Friedman, our friend and the brilliant brain behind Mental Athletics (a worldwide mindset training program to enable equestrians to reach peak ability in the show pen) says, “You the rider are the competitor, the horse is the athlete.”

Statement regarding the COC’s position on Russian and Belarusian athletes

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The Canadian Olympic Committee issued the following statement in response to the broadcast of CBC’s The National on Wednesday March 8th:

Show Jumping Hall of Fame Inducts Anthony D’Ambrosio and Linda Allen

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Lexington, KY – March 8, 2023 – Award-winning rider, trainer, and course designer, Anthony D’Ambrosio, and internationally respected official and clinician, Linda Allen, were inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame during the Hall of Fame’s Induction Gala in Wellington, Florida on March 5. The Hall of Fame also honored Canadian show jumping legend, Ian Millar, as recipient of the Hall’s inaugural International Award.

Horse Portal Opens Course to Youth for Free

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Guelph, ON Mar 8, 2023 - We all cough into our elbow to try to keep our germs to ourselves and we stay at home when unwell, but what if you are a horse? TheHorsePortal.ca course, Sickness Prevention in Horses is coming up faster than event season (and fly season)!

Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame - Last Call for Nominations

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The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is advising the Canadian horse racing industry of upcoming changes to the Elimination Guidelines (EG). Veterinarians and trainers should adjust their treatment protocols before the changes described below come into effect on April 3, 2023. The EGs on CPMA’s website will be updated at that time.

Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency Memorandum

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The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is advising the Canadian horse racing industry of upcoming changes to the Elimination Guidelines (EG). Veterinarians and trainers should adjust their treatment protocols before the changes described below come into effect on April 3, 2023. The EGs on CPMA’s website will be updated at that time.

Important Notice: Amendment To EC Rules

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Please be advised that the following sections of the Equestrian Canada (EC) Rules have been amended through the Extraordinary Rule Amendment (ERA) process, effective immediately.

Keith Currie announced as new President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture

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Ottawa, ON [March 7, 2023] – The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) will be moving forward with a new leader at the helm of the organization for the next two years as Keith Currie was acclaimed as the new President of CFA at the organization’s 2023 Annual General Meeting.

Canada Wins Nations’ Cup in Wellington, Florida

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Wellington, Florida – The Canadian Show Jumping Team won the $150,000 FEI Nations’ Cup, presented by IDA Development, held on Saturday, March 4, during the CSIO4* Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. The win came as 10-time Canadian Olympian Ian Millar of Perth, ON, made his debut as the new Canadian Team chef d’equipe.

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Remembering Norm Picov

Pro and Non-Pro Reiner Article Series 16 - Saddles

Statement regarding the COC’s position on Russian and Belarusian athletes

Show Jumping Hall of Fame Inducts Anthony D’Ambrosio and Linda Allen

Horse Portal Opens Course to Youth for Free

Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame - Last Call for Nominations

Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency Memorandum

Important Notice: Amendment To EC Rules

Keith Currie announced as new President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture

Canada Wins Nations’ Cup in Wellington, Florida

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