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Campbellville, Ontario — The Ontario Horse Council is a newly formed, not-for-profit organization created to represent the full breadth of Ontario’s horse industry.
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Peighntmeadiamond Wins Again, Picov Championship Next
AJAX DOWNS, SEPTEMBER 24 2026 - Overcoming a stutter-step start and some jostling, PEIGHNTMEADIAMOND asserted his superiority once again as Ajax Downs' top older horse with a powerful win in the September 23 featured race.
Welcome to Horse Country at the 176th Erin Fall Fair!
The Erin Agricultural Society is delighted to welcome an exciting lineup of horse breeds and equine disciplines back to the 176th Erin Fall Fair.
Equestrian Canada Launches CEO Search
Ottawa, ON, September 16, 2026 — The Board of Directors of Equestrian Canada (EC) is launching a comprehensive search for their next CEO.
Staying well in busy seasons
It’s a busy season. As you know, this brings long days and lots of stress over ensuring all the work you need to do gets done in the run of a day. The physical toll of busy seasons is obvious. Long days are physically demanding. Lots of water and breaks are essential tools that can help you keep moving effectively.
Secrets to Learning From an OVC Equine Researcher & Award-Winning Professor
Guelph, ON - Sept 9, 2026 - "The thing that I see most commonly is people trying to learn all the details before having built their scaffold of basic understanding," says Ontario Veterinary College researcher and associate professor, Dr. Janet Beeler-Marfisi.
Season's Top Older Horses in Action Wednesday
SEPTEMBER 17 2026 - Jockey CASSANDRA JESCHKE and the filly RUSHN SPICE orchestrated one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 Ajax Downs Quarter Horse season on September 16 when lit up the tote board with a 38 to 1 victory.
From the Trainer's Eye - October 2026
You’re at the show, your horse felt great yesterday. Today, something is off.
From Rider to Reporter:
Guelph, ON July, 8, 2026 - Horses have always been part of Caelan Beard’s life. She has been riding since she was nine years old and completed the Equine Canada rider levels up to level four in high school.
What is Your Horse Telling You?
Guelph, ON Date - Horse owners are often taught to watch for obvious signs of discomfort such as pinned ears, tail swishing, bucking, or resistance under saddle but what if we could pick up on much more subtle clues, before the escalation into displays of discomfort?