Statement regarding the COC’s position on Russian and Belarusian athletes
The Canadian Olympic Committee issued the following statement in response to the broadcast of CBC’s The National on Wednesday March 8th:
Show Jumping Hall of Fame Inducts Anthony D’Ambrosio and Linda Allen
Lexington, KY – March 8, 2023 – Award-winning rider, trainer, and course designer, Anthony D’Ambrosio, and internationally respected official and clinician, Linda Allen, were inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame during the Hall of Fame’s Induction Gala in Wellington, Florida on March 5. The Hall of Fame also honored Canadian show jumping legend, Ian Millar, as recipient of the Hall’s inaugural International Award.
Horse Portal Opens Course to Youth for Free
Guelph, ON Mar 8, 2023 - We all cough into our elbow to try to keep our germs to ourselves and we stay at home when unwell, but what if you are a horse? TheHorsePortal.ca course, Sickness Prevention in Horses is coming up faster than event season (and fly season)!
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame - Last Call for Nominations
The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is advising the Canadian horse racing industry of upcoming changes to the Elimination Guidelines (EG). Veterinarians and trainers should adjust their treatment protocols before the changes described below come into effect on April 3, 2023. The EGs on CPMA’s website will be updated at that time.
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