Rankins Host Successful Open House
For the second consecutive year, Beth and Tom Rankin hosted an Open House event at their St. Catharines based Standardbred breeding farm in co-operation with the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA).
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David Arcand Jumps to Grand Prix Victory in Nation’s Capital
Ottawa, Ontario – David Arcand of Boisbriand, QC, led the victory gallop after winning the $25,000 Grand Prix held on Saturday, May 25, at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON.
Last Call To Register For Rankin Open House
It’s not too late to register for the Open House event at Beth and Tom Rankin’s Standardbred Breeding Farm this Saturday, May 25.
Ballard Back on Top in $38,700 FEI 1.45m Jump-off presented by Fidelity Investments at 2024 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows
North Salem, NY – May 18, 2024 – Canada’s Erynn Ballard returned to the winner’s circle at the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows on Saturday, finishing in first and second place in the $38,700 FEI 1.45m Jump-off presented by Fidelity Investments. She stopped the clock on the winning time of 35.61 seconds with Ginger Ask and followed closely behind in 36.17 seconds with Coconet.
Marie Messier Masters Season Opener at Wesley Clover Parks
Ottawa, Ontario – Marie Messier kicked off the 2024 show jumping season at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON, by winning the $15,000 Julia MacAngus Memorial Grand Prix on Saturday, May 18.
Motorists, farmers urged to heed road safety this holiday weekend
The upcoming Victoria Day holiday means a lot of Ontarians will be hitting the road for weekend activities, including cottage getaways and visits to key tourist areas.
Meet The Mares and Foals at Rankin’s Open House
Standardbred breeders Beth and Tom Rankin will be sharing their love of horses by welcoming area residents to their St. Catharines, Ont. breeding farm Open House for the second consecutive year. This event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 25.
BGRA Supports Hike for Hospice
On Sunday, May 5 the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) will take part in the Matthews House Hospice fundraising event, ‘Hike for Hospice.”
Brain Power Barrel Race to be Held on May 17th
A charity barrel race for Makenna Zehr and the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada will be held on May 17th at the REACH Huron centre in Clinton. It will run from 5 PM onwards. There will be barrel racing, pole bending and Pee-wee barrels for anybody under the age of 12, as well as a raffle.
Bill Galvin Racing Alliance Looking for Writers, Poets and Artistic Students in Ontario!
After last year’s success in their youth contests, the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) is again co-ordinating the Youth Literary Derby and the Youth Art Derby.