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Rising Hope, the latest novel by Christine Martin

Rising Hope, the latest novel by Christine Martin

Posted in Home Page articles, Reviews

Fleeing a troubled past, horse-enthusiast Pascale Vladek leaves her native Québec for the United States, where she hopes to start a new life working at a racing barn in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky.

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Realty With Ruth October 2023

Realty With Ruth October 2023

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Are you feeling THE SQUEEZE?  Financially or square footage, this a great growth option.

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The Jockey Club of Canada 50th Anniversary Race Presentation at Woodbine

The Jockey Club of Canada 50th Anniversary Race Presentation at Woodbine

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles, horse-racing

The Jockey Club of Canada is proud to participate in the festivities of the Grade 1 Canadian International and E. P. Taylor Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack with our presentation of a commemorative cooler to the winner of the Jockey Club of Canada 50th Anniversary Cup race on the October 8 undercard. 

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Woodbine Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Secretariat’s Triple Crown

Woodbine Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Secretariat’s Triple Crown

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles, horse-racing

Do you remember your first lesson horse? Was it a wizened old schoolmaster, retired from his horse-show days who patiently taught you how to post the trot and pick a hoof? Or maybe it was a scruffy little pony whose most important lesson was teaching you to keep your palm flat when giving treats!

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Learning From Lesson Horses

Learning From Lesson Horses

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles, horse-racing

Do you remember your first lesson horse? Was it a wizened old schoolmaster, retired from his horse-show days who patiently taught you how to post the trot and pick a hoof? Or maybe it was a scruffy little pony whose most important lesson was teaching you to keep your palm flat when giving treats!

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Race for the United Way Day, Pumpkin Giveaway and 50th Alex Picov Memorial Championship, Thanksgiving Monday at Ajax Downs

Race for the United Way Day, Pumpkin Giveaway and 50th Alex Picov Memorial Championship, Thanksgiving Monday at Ajax Downs

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles, horse-racing

AJAX DOWNS, OCTOBER 6, 2023 - Ajax Downs is hosting its annual Race for the United Way Day and pumpkin giveaway for kids this Thanksgiving Monday, October 9, complete with 8 exciting Quarter Horse races. Headlining the on-track action is the 50th running of the prestigious Alex Picov Memorial Championship for 3-year-olds and upward.

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Alex Picov Memorial Futurity Trial Results Set Up for Contentious Final

Alex Picov Memorial Futurity Trial Results Set Up for Contentious Final

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles, horse-racing

AJAX DOWNS, OCTOBER 4, 2023 - EYE TEMPT YOU, owned and trained by Jason Pascoe of Pontypool, Ontario, withstood a claim of foul to win the fastest of two Trials for the prestigious Alex Picov Memorial Futurity for 2-year-olds at Ajax Downs on October 4.

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Hooves for Hospice 2023

Hooves for Hospice 2023

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles, horse-shows-clinics

Hooves for Hospice is now in its 5th year, thanks to strong continued support in our community. In 2021, they raised $9,500 for Hospice Wellington, and they hope to surpass this goal.

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Canada’s Santiago 2023 Equestrian Team Announced

Canada’s Santiago 2023 Equestrian Team Announced

Posted in English riding, Equestrian News, Home Page articles, horse-shows-clinics

TORONTO (October 3, 2023) – Equestrian Canada (EC) and the Canadian Olympic Committee have announced Canada’s equestrian team nominated to compete at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games.

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Juveniles Compete in Trials for Alex Picov Futurity on Wednesday

Juveniles Compete in Trials for Alex Picov Futurity on Wednesday

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles, horse-racing

AJAX DOWNS, OCTOBER 3, 2023 - The top 2-year-old Quarter Horses in Ontario begin their trek to the prestigious Alex Picov Memorial Futurity, on Wednesday, October 4 in two Trials for the $70,000-added final. The Trials, each at 400-yards, are races five and six on the Wednesday card that begins at 12:55 p.m.

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