BGRA Announces 2026 Youth Contests
The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA), with the support of Standardbred breeder and owner Tom Rankin, is once again holding its annual Youth Contests.
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Turning Barrels for a Bigger Purpose: Supporting Farmer Mental Health
The Ontario barrel racing community will be coming together for more than just competition this spring. On May 30, 2026, riders and supporters will gather at Charlie Hill Equine for the Farmers Dash Fundraiser Barrel Race, an event dedicated to supporting farmer mental health through the Farmer Wellness Initiative and Agriculture Wellness Ontario.
Rankin Breeding Farm Open to All on May 30
Standardbred breeders Beth and Tom Rankin will once again open their doors and welcome the community into their breeding farm in St. Catharines, Ont. on Saturday, May 30 to get up close and personal with their horses.
What Kind of Horse Owner Are You in an Emergency?
Guelph, ON May 3 - 9, 2026 - Emergency Preparedness Week takes place May 3 to 9, and Equine Guelph is encouraging horse owners, caretakers, and stable managers to take a closer look at how prepared they really are for the unexpected. Through education, free tools, and practical training, Equine Guelph focuses on prevention and preparedness as essential parts of everyday horse care, long before an emergency ever occurs.
Seven Board Candidates Nominated For Voting At The Equestrian Canada AGM 2026
Ottawa, ON, April 30, 2026 – The Equestrian Canada (EC) Nominating Committee (NOM) is pleased to announce a slate of seven (7) candidates who were selected for presentation to EC’s 26 Voting Members from the three (3) categories and to appear on the ballot for electing Directors to fill the vacancies on the 2026 EC Board of Directors.
Chris Pratt Leads Banner Day For Canada At MLSJ Monterrey Final
Monterrey, Mex.— The ribbon was cut on Major League Show Jumping’s (MLSJ) final week with a win for Canada’s Chris Pratt and Ideaal ES in Thursday’s $181,200 5* Qualifier, presented by Club Hípico La Silla, on the breathtaking field of Concurso La Silla during the ninth and final leg of MLSJ Season 5.
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.
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.
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.