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LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society 25th Anniversary Open House

LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society 25th Anniversary Open House

LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society, whose mandate is to provide Ontario's thoroughbred racehorses with a happy and dignified retirement, is holding an Open House at their Hillsburgh farm on Saturday, July 19th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and invites horse lovers to join them in celebration of LongRun's 25th anniversary.

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2025 North American Youth Championships

2025 North American Youth Championships

Equestrian Canada is pleased to officially announce the talented young athletes representing Canada at the 2025 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) in Traverse City, MI, July 29 - August 3.

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Had to be Fabulous Rolls to Sixth Straight Win in Ontario Bred Derby

Had to be Fabulous Rolls to Sixth Straight Win in Ontario Bred Derby

AJAX DOWNS, JULY 3, 2025  - In another flawless display of speed, HAD TO BE FABULOUS won the $57,105 Ontario Bred Derby at Ajax Downs on July 2 during the track's special twilight card of racing. The 4:15 p.m. first race post time was greeted enthusiastically by fans who crammed the track on a warm summer's evening.

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Ajax Downs Twilight Racing on Wednesday July 2

Ajax Downs Twilight Racing on Wednesday July 2

AJAX DOWNS, JULY 1, 2025 - The Quarter Horses will have their first twilight racing card at Ajax Downs this Wednesday, July 2 , with a first race post time of 4:15 p.m. A fantastic, eight-race program will kick off with the BATTLE OF THE BREEDS pitting Quarter Horses against Thoroughbreds around a turn at 770- yards and wrap up with the final of the $57,105 Ontario Bred Derby for 3-year-olds.

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LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society 25th Anniversary Open House

LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society 25th Anniversary Open House

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles

LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society, whose mandate is to provide Ontario's thoroughbred racehorses with a happy and dignified retirement, is holding an Open House at their Hillsburgh farm on Saturday, July 19th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and invites horse lovers to join them in celebration of LongRun's 25th anniversary.

Read more

2025 North American Youth Championships

2025 North American Youth Championships

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles

Equestrian Canada is pleased to officially announce the talented young athletes representing Canada at the 2025 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) in Traverse City, MI, July 29 - August 3.

Read more


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