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Millar Claims Victory in $5,000 FEI 1.45m Two-Phase Presented by Eastern Hay at 2025 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows

Millar Claims Victory in $5,000 FEI 1.45m Two-Phase Presented by Eastern Hay at 2025 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows

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North Salem, NY – May 15, 2025 – Two-time Canadian Olympian Amy Millar joined the winner’s circle at the 2025 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows on Thursday, piloting Christiano to a fault-free time of 23.45 seconds in the $5,000 FEI 1.45m Two-Phase Presented by Eastern Hay.

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Bell Wins Two in Return to Ajax Downs

Bell Wins Two in Return to Ajax Downs

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AJAX DOWNS, MAY 14, 2025 - It didn't take long for jockey BRIAN BELL to get back into the winner's circle at Ajax Downs after missing the first day of the season. Last year's High Point Jockey guided Joe Tavares' A FANCY ARRANGEMENT to victory in race 2 on May 14,the second day of the 2025 Quarter Horse season.

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Chasing 800 - Jockey Brian Bell Returns May 14

Chasing 800 - Jockey Brian Bell Returns May 14

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AJAX DOWNS, MAY 13, 2025 - BRIAN BELL, 2024's High Point Jockey at Ajax Downs, begins his 25th year in the saddle on Wednesday, May 14, the second day of the Quarter Horse meeting. Bell, who has won more than half a dozen riding championships is nine wins away from 800 victories, more than any other Quarter Horse jockey in Canada.

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Kentucky Derby betting at Ajax Downs boosted by new screens

Kentucky Derby betting at Ajax Downs boosted by new screens

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Kentucky Derby Day was the best betting day at Ajax Downs in six years and the track’s general manager said two new large video screens mostly funded by Ontario Racing’s Capital Funding Program were especially popular.

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If it takes 10,000 hours of practice, how can we get enough practice in the show pen!

If it takes 10,000 hours of practice, how can we get enough practice in the show pen!

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles, western riding

June 6 – 8 at the Ancaster Fairgrounds will be our first of our two shows – the Steel City Spin and August 15 – 17 the Steel City Slide will be the second! But where exactly did the name come from?

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Thoroughbred breeders reinvesting in Ontario with proceeds from significant awards program

Thoroughbred breeders reinvesting in Ontario with proceeds from significant awards program

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One prolific broodmare was all it took for small Ontario Thoroughbred breeder Ericka Rusnak to earn $114,427 in awards in 2024. Both that mare, Platinum Steel, and the money, has been a godsend.

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Great Day for the Return of Quarter Horse Racing at Ajax Downs

Great Day for the Return of Quarter Horse Racing at Ajax Downs

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AJAX DOWNS, MAY 6, 2025 - The long winter break is over and the fastest breed of equine, the Quarter Horses, are back for another exciting racing season at Ajax Downs this Wednesday, May 7. The first of 25 race dates gets underway with a seven-race card and a first race post time of 1:45 p.m.

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2025 Equestrian Canada Annual General Meeting: Call For Questions

2025 Equestrian Canada Annual General Meeting: Call For Questions

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Ottawa, ON, May 6 2025 – The 2025 Equestrian Canada (EC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) has been set for May 27, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET and will be held via Zoom Meeting with the EC Board of Directors and the 27 EC Voting Members in attendance.

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Chomping at the Bit: Quarter Horse Racing Is Back at Ajax Downs, May 7

Chomping at the Bit: Quarter Horse Racing Is Back at Ajax Downs, May 7

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AJAX DOWNS, MAY 6, 2025 - The long winter break is over and the fastest breed of equine, the Quarter Horses, are back for another exciting racing season at Ajax Downs this Wednesday, May 7. The first of 25 race dates gets underway with a seven-race card and a first race post time of 1:45 p.m.

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Are You Game? Join the excitement of Mounted Games

Are You Game? Join the excitement of Mounted Games

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles, horse-shows-clinics

It is time to learn of the opportunities within Mounted Games and join in on the fun this discipline has to offer.  Mounted Games are a series of relay races where riders compete as teams, pairs or individuals. Races involve many skills that require horse and rider agility, horsemanship, sportsmanship, teamwork and strategy. These aspects captivate audiences making Mounted Games an exciting spectator sport as well.

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