What’s Bugging You? – Help Shape the 10th Annual Equine Industry Symposium
This November, the University of Guelph is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Equine Industry Symposium, and we want your voice to help shape the conversation!
Horse Cremation Memorial Services: Solidified Remains for Beloved Equine Companions
The bond between humans and horses is built on trust, companionship, and decades of shared experience. When a beloved horse passes, cremation is a meaningful way to honor that connection. Parting Stone takes this further with their solidification service, transforming the ashes of your equine companions into smooth stones that offer a lasting, tangible tribute.
Nicholson Takes Charge of the MARS Bromont CCI4*-L
BROMONT, QC - June 5, 2025 - Lauren Nicholson first brought Ms. Jacqueline Mars’ Larcot Z to MARS Bromont two years ago when her partnership with the 12-year-old Zanghersheide gelding was nearly brand new. Now, she’s here again to contest the CCI4*-L division and has kicked off her weekend in high spirits thanks to a leading dressage score of 27.1.
Ontario Racing Launches Free Online Horse Education Program for Youth
Guelph, ON June 5, 2025 - Announcing Horse eCamp, an exciting new youth initiative presented by Ontario Racing and education partner Equine Guelph, is online now! The FREE virtual learning program is designed to educate and inspire youth with a passion for horses. The online program aims to introduce teens to the world of horses and showcase potential careers in the industry.
Ontario's Horse Industry Newspaper
The Rider is Ontario's number one source for horse industry news and information both in print and online.
The newspaper is in its 51st year of publication. The Rider has special English, Western, Quarter Horse and general sections having many columns written by industry leaders, a comprehensive coming events section, stable, stallion, and service directories, real estate ads and classifieds. The Rider covers all English and Western disciplines as well as Quarter Horse Racing, Driving and various other breeds and disciplines. The Rider is distributed through subscription, through the memberships of our official association partners and through almost 300 tack and feed stores. The Rider is also available as a digital edition.
The Rider is a six time recipient of the Ontario Equestrian Federation Media of the Year award. Editor and Publisher, Barry Finn is the Past-president of the Independent Publishers Association of Ontario.
Our dedicated advertisers and faithful readers have kept the paper going strong for 51 years. We're looking forward to keeping you informed for many more years to come. We welcome your press releases and news.