Toronto, Ontario – Canadian Olympian Erynn Ballard of Tottenham, ON, opened international show jumping competition at the Royal Horse Show in winning fashion by riding Let’s Fly to victory in the $45,000 International Strength & Speed Welcome on Wednesday, November 12, at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON.
Toronto, ON, Nov. 13, 2025 – Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu of St. Bruno, QC, captured the $20,000 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle aboard Jaccardo, an 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Jill Irving, on Tuesday, November 11, at the Royal Horse Show, part of the 103rd Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON. The FEI Dressage World Cup™ Toronto CDI-W is a qualifying event for the 2026 FEI World Cup™ Finals taking place April 8-12 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Toronto, ON, Nov. 12, 2025 – Mathilde Candele, 16, of Orangeville, ON, won the Jump Canada Medal Final on Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 11, 2025, during the Royal Horse Show in Toronto, ON, part of the 103rd Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
Toronto, Ontario – Canadian Olympian Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu of St. Bruno, QC, won the $20,000 Grand Prix Freestyle CDI-W riding up-and-coming mount Jaccardo with a score of 77.520% on Tuesday, November 11, at the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON.
The U.S. has reported the finding of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in the State of Arizona. The following restrictions have been implemented by the CFIA.
Toronto, Ontario – Hazel McLean of Vancouver, BC, made her Royal Horse Show debut a memorable one by claiming the 2025 Junior/Amateur Hunter Canadian Championship title on Monday, November 10, during the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON.
In the last issue of The Rider, Sharon and I had a conversation about longevity with horses, and does our growing need for instant gratification seep in to the need for fast results in the horse world – and the answer to that was a resounding – yes.
Toronto, Ontario – Waylon Roberts of Port Perry, ON, broke his own record with a remarkable ninth win in the $20,000 Mad Barn Indoor Eventing Challenge on Saturday evening, November 8, at the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON.
Author and pop culture connoisseur Paul Myers takes a serious look at this legendary funny man who, in his brief but jam-packed life, brought us so much laughter and joy. Candy was able to tap into the humanity of each of his on-screen characters such as Del in Planes, Trains and Automobiles or as the title character in Uncle Buck.
The 2025 Youth Derby Awards Night, presented by the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA), provided finalists an unforgettable experience with exclusive behind the scenes access to the world of harness racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday afternoon and evening.
