Simcoe, ON – September 22, 2025 – The Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show, one of Ontario’s oldest and largest community events, is set to return October 7–13, 2025, bringing seven days of family fun, entertainment, and tradition to the heart of Norfolk County.
Guelph, ON Sept 9, 2025 - Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue (LAER) training team made waves on the East Coast this summer with fully booked workshops at Whinny Hill Equestrian Centre in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
Ottawa, Ontario – Kelley Robinson won the $15,000 Cabana Coast Grand Prix on Saturday, September 13, at the Ottawa National at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON. The Ottawa National marked the final show jumping tournament hosted by Wesley Clover Parks this season.
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Ajax Downs, September 17, 2025 - SASSIES BEST streaked to victory in the annual Mayor's Cup at Ajax Downs on Wednesday, September 17, continuing a tradition that started eight years ago, which celebrates Quarter Horse racing and its place in the town of Ajax and the surrounding community.
AJAX DOWNS, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 - The BATTLE OF THE BREEDS headlines a packed eight-race card of Quarter Horse racing this Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Ajax Downs. The popular 'hook' race, which pits Thoroughbreds versus Quarter Horses, is a 770-yard dash around a turn and is the first race of the afternoon.
AJAX DOWNS, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 - HAD TO BE FABULOUS honoured her name once again at Ajax Downs on Wednesday, September 10 when she charged to a one length win in the $59,310 Norman Picov Derby, notching her ninth consecutive victory and 12th win in her 13-race career.
Warming up your horse before riding is essential for optimizing their performance and preventing injury. A thoughtful warm-up routine improves circulation, enhances flexibility, and primes the horse’s muscles and joints for the work ahead.
Uxbridge, Ontario, August 25, 2025 – Canadian three-day event rider Holly Jacks captured top honors on August 16 in the $20,000 Grand Prix at the Ten Sixty Stables Gold Competition. Riding Josephine, her 2022 Royal Winter Fair Indoor Eventing Challenge champion, Jacks has successfully embraced the show jumping world this summer with a string of multi-talented horses.
