In the last issue of The Rider, Sharon and I had a conversation about longevity with horses, and does our growing need for instant gratification seep in to the need for fast results in the horse world – and the answer to that was a resounding – yes.
Toronto, Ontario – Waylon Roberts of Port Perry, ON, broke his own record with a remarkable ninth win in the $20,000 Mad Barn Indoor Eventing Challenge on Saturday evening, November 8, at the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON.
The 2025 Youth Derby Awards Night, presented by the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA), provided finalists an unforgettable experience with exclusive behind the scenes access to the world of harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday afternoon and evening.
Toronto, Ontario – Kyle Timm of Calgary, AB, made his Royal Horse Show debut one to remember by winning the 2025 Canadian Show Jumping Champion title on Saturday, November 8, at the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON.
Ottawa, ON, November 6 2025 – Following two thrilling back-to-back weeks of competition, Equestrian Canada (EC) is proud to announce the official overall results of the 2025 Canadian National Championships in Dressage and Para Dressage. After tallying points and ratifying standings, EC is delighted to celebrate the newly crowned Canadian National Champions and Reserve Champions.
Toronto, Ontario – Two-time Canadian Olympian Amy Millar of Perth, ON, is primed for a second consecutive national title after winning Round One of the $125,000 Henry Equestrian Canadian Show Jumping Championship on Friday, November 7, at the 2025 Royal Horse Show, held as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON.
TORONTO, Oct. 9, 2025 /CNW/ - The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, the world's largest indoor combined agricultural and equestrian show, will return to Toronto's Exhibition Place from November 7-16, 2025, bringing the country to the city for its biggest and best year yet.
Guelph, ON Oct 17, 2025 - Firefighters, emergency managers, veterinary professionals, and community stakeholders from across southwestern Ontario gathered at Grand River Raceway in Elora for a specialized Large Animal Emergency Rescue course, from Equine Guelph. Grand River Agricultural Society (GRAS) provided foundational funding for the program back in 2014 and was proud to support the full-to-capacity one day hands-on workshop on October 17,2025.
With her family ties to equestrian sport, it’s unsurprising that Allie Schmidt developed a strong connection with horses at a young age. By her mid-teens, she was already running her own training program from her family’s barn in Campbellville, Ontario, and by the end of high school, she was competing at the FEI Junior level in dressage.
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.
