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Group Announces Ontario Equine Agricultural Economic Impact Study

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An industry steering committee of Ontario horse people is leading a project to conduct a comprehensive economic impact study of the vast and diverse Ontario equine agricultural sector. Financial support has been received from the government of Ontario through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA). Econometric Research Limited and Harry Cummings and Associates Inc. have been jointly retained to conduct the assessment.

Steel City Shows at Ancaster – where did the name come from?

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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?

Congratulations To The 2024 Equestrian Canada National Award Recipients!

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Ottawa, ON, April 8, 2025 – Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to announce the 2024 National Award recipients, recognized for their impressive achievements and contributions to the growth and success of the Canadian equestrian community.

Equestrian Canada and the Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association Announce Partnership

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Ottawa, ON - April 2, 2025 - As the National Sport Organization for equestrian sport in Canada, Equestrian Canada (EC) works closely with a diverse group of stakeholders and members, including National Breed Associations.

Protein Requirements in the Equine Diet

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Protein is one of 6 nutrient classes that horses have a requirement for. It is a major component of body tissues. Along with being a core component of tissues, proteins are also heavily involved in enzymes, hormones, and antibodies.

Let’s Go Calgary! Shania Twain named Stampede 2025 Parade Marshal

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Calgary — With only 100 days until the official kick-off of The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, the Calgary Stampede is honoured to announce that Canadian-born country music superstar Shania Twain will lead the 2025 Stampede Parade presented by Suncor.

Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments Return for 2025 Season at Wesley Clover Parks

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Ottawa, Ontario – The Ottawa Equestrian Tournaments return to Wesley Clover Parks, located in the heart of the Nation’s Capital, with a full schedule of hunter/jumper events highlighted by the CSI5*/CSI2* Ottawa International from August 11 to 17, 2025.

How Mad Barn’s Scott Cieslar is Positioning Canada as a Leader in Equine Nutrition

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Ask horse owners and equine industry professionals where they turn for health and nutrition advice for their horses, and time and again there is only one answer: Mad Barn. Over the past few years, this Kitchener, Ontario-based company has emerged as a trusted resource for science-backed equine health information and products across North America.

BGRA Youth Contests Return in 2025 with Tom Rankin’s Support!

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The Bill Galvin Racing Alliance (BGRA) is pleased to announce that prominent Standardbred breeder and owner Tom Rankin is once again supporting our Youth Contests in 2025!

Fear is rising that tariffs will decimate Ontario's horse racing industry

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March 19, 2025 - The Ontario horse racing industry is warning it could be a major casualty in the trade war between the United States and Canada, and the fear is particularly palpable among horse breeders already struggling with rising costs due to inflation.

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New GO Station at Woodbine Racetrack to Anchor Urban Development

Toronto (June 26, 2025) — A new Metrolinx GO Station at Woodbine Racetrack will anchor one of Canada’s most ambitious urban developments — a vibrant, transit-connected urban centre in northwest Toronto that will deliver tens of thousands of new homes, jobs, and economic opportunities. Centered around the historic racetrack, the project will also create new revenue streams to support horse racing, a sport with a 250-year history in Canada.

Ontario Breaks Ground on Woodbine GO Station

TORONTO — The Ontario government is starting construction at Woodbine GO Station, marking a significant milestone in the province’s plan to provide two-way, all-day service across core segments of the GO Transit network. As part of its agreement with the provincial government, Woodbine Entertainment Group is also providing up to $170 million to support the construction of the new station.