BGRA Youth Contest Entries Due By August 31
The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance would like to remind Ontario students that their stories, poems, sketches and drawings for the Youth Literary Derby and Youth Art Derby are due by Monday, Aug. 31.
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GrandErie Home Hardware's Here's How:
As the long, hot days of summer begin to shorten, horse owners across Ontario start thinking about the transition to fall. While autumn brings cooler temperatures, beautiful riding conditions, and vibrant colours, it also signals important changes in a horse's nutritional needs, coat growth, and overall management.
The 2026 Great Lakes Carriage Classic (GLCC) A Success
Things started early at the show this year so that competitors could attend the Educational Clinic “How to Improve Your Dressage Scores” on Thursday afternoon. Enthusiastic clinic participants enjoyed the didactic teaching, walking the dressage tests and Q&A with Shelly Temple. A useful preparation for the following Combined Test Day, this clinic was held with the support of the American Driving Society - Hoopes Addis Education Trust.
Team Canada Closes Out The FEI World Championships With Two Fabulous Freestyles!
August 23, 2026 - Aachen, Germany – The Para Dressage World Championships wrapped up Sunday morning with Musical Freestyles, with two Canadian representatives: Roberta Sheffield with Nardando, and Jody Schloss with El Colorado. Sheffield competes in Grade II, and Schloss in Grades I. Both finished in fifth place in their respective classes.
Copilot, My Royal Wagon Trial Wins Set Stage For Picov Derby Final
AJAX DOWNS, AUGUST 20, 2026 - Following this week's two competitive Trial dashes for the NORMAN PICOV DERBY at Ajax Downs, the $50,000-added final for the prestigious 3-year-old race, scheduled for September 9, is set to be a memorable one.
Canada Qualifies Two Combinations For The Para Dressage Freestyle To Music At The FEI World Championships In Aachen, Germany
August 22, 2026 - Aachen, Germany – The Canadian Para dressage team completed their Grand Prix ‘B’ tests, the second phase of the team competition and final qualifier for the Freestyle to music taking place Sunday.
Picov Derby and Ontario Sires Stakes Trials This Wednesday!
AJAX DOWNS, AUGUST 18, 2026 - A jam-packed nine-race card, including exciting Trial races for the finals of the Picov Derby and Ontario Sires Stakes Futurity, gets underway at AJAX DOWNS at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19. This is the final 'twilight' card of racing for 2026 as first race post time will revert to 12:55 p.m. for the remainder of the season.
Ontario Horse Council Applauds Unanimous Passage of Town of Erin Motion Supporting the Equine Economy
Erin, Ontario - The Town of Erin Council unanimously passed a Notice of Motion on July 23, 2026, to support and grow the local equine economy. Introduced by Councillor Jamie Cheyne, the motion received strong support from the newly formed Ontario Horse Council through a presentation by Brian Tropea, General Manager of the Ontario Harness Horse Association (OHHA).
Nicholson Takes the Lead in Kingsleigh Equine CCI4-S at Bromont
BROMONT, QC, August 15, 2026 – Lauren Nicholson (USA) heads into Sunday’s cross-country holding both first and second place in the Kingsleigh Equine CCI4-S following dressage and show jumping Saturday at the Bromont CCI-S Horse Trials.
Adrienne Sternlicht Repeats RBC Grand Prix Victory at Wesley Clover Parks
Ottawa, Ontario – For the second year in a row, Adrienne Sternlicht of the United States won the $185,000 USD RBC Grand Prix, the featured event of the CSI4* Ottawa International show jumping tournament at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON.