Equestrian Canada Appoints Youth Technical Advisor – Jumping
Ottawa, ON, April 15, 2026 -- Equestrian Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Gisborn as Youth Technical Advisor – Jumping.
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Understanding Potomac Horse Fever
Guelph, ON Mar 25, 2026 - As summer arrives, veterinarians and horse owners across Canada grow increasingly concerned about Potomac Horse Fever (PHF). Once rare, the disease is appearing more often in regions north of the U.S. Potomac is now considered endemic in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Rescued Hearts Documentary Premieres in Niagara: A Powerful Exploration of Healing Through Horses
Niagara, ON — A moving and thought-provoking documentary exploring the connection between humans and horses is set to make its Canadian premiere on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre.
Confidence Doesn’t Just “Show Up” When You Need It
Sharon: It was one of those conversations where everyone pauses for a second before answering.
From the Trainer's Eye - Positive Mental Attitude
Sharon: In my 20s (not that long ago really…lol) there was an expression that became very popular where I lived: often shortened to PMA, it was: Positive. Mental. Attitude.
Vaccination Planning is Key
Guelph, ON Mar. 4, 2026 - Your horse’s vaccination plan shouldn’t be built on what you did last year. Risk isn’t static and neither is your horse’s life. New horses arrive at barns. Old ones move on. Show schedules change. Boarding arrangements shift. Even climate patterns influence disease risk. Vaccination decisions made in isolation, or out of habit, can quickly become outdated.
Put the MARS Bromont CCI4* on your Calendar for 2026!
March 10, 2026 - BROMONT, QC - Bromont Horse Trials is proud and excited to once again welcome MARS EQUESTRIAN™ as title sponsor of the MARS Bromont CCI4* taking place June 4-7, 2026 in Bromont, Quebec.
Equine Agricultural Economic Impact Study Report Released
Campbellville, Ontario — March 6, 2026 - A group of dedicated equine stakeholders came together and formed a Steering Committee to launch an economic impact study of the overall Ontario equine industry. They are pleased to announce the completion and public release of the Ontario Equine Agricultural Economic Impact Study Report, the first comprehensive assessment of the province’s agricultural equine sector since 2010.
Canadian Show Jumping Team Third in Nations’ Cup in Wellington, Florida
Wellington, Florida – The Canadian Show Jumping Team finished third in the $150,000 FEI Nations’ Cup, presented by Florida Coast Equipment, on Saturday evening, February 28, during the CSIO4* Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL.
Equine Guelph Offers Sport Horse Lameness/Injury Prevention Course to Celebrate World Horse Day
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.