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Four Community Organizations Pay it Forward

Four Community Organizations Pay it Forward

Clinton, ON – November 18, 2025 - Every day there’s something new going on at the REACH centre, from thrilling equestrian events to educational programs, and a recent act of kindness is making a big difference in the programming and social impact REACH can make in Huron County. Recently our organization was the beneficiary of an act of kindness, and it is a story worth telling.

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Equestrian Canada Jumping Committee National Awards For 2025 Presented To Owner, Official And Sponsor Of The Year

Equestrian Canada Jumping Committee National Awards For 2025 Presented To Owner, Official And Sponsor Of The Year

Toronto, ON, Nov. 15, 2025 – This year’s Equestrian Canada Jumping Committee National Awards were handed out during the EC Owners & Donors Reception, the evening of Wednesday, November 12, at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario.

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Ireland’s Conor Swail Brings Down the House in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Toronto

Ireland’s Conor Swail Brings Down the House in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Toronto

Toronto, Ontario – Conor Swail of Ireland closed out the CSI5*-W Royal Horse Show by winning the $280,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Toronto, presented by Ecclestone Horse Transport, on Saturday evening, November 15, held as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON.

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Alex Matz Tops Royal Winning Round in Triumphant Toronto Send-off for Cashew CR

Alex Matz Tops Royal Winning Round in Triumphant Toronto Send-off for Cashew CR

Toronto, Ontario – Alex Matz of the United States celebrated an emotional victory in the $90,000 Royal Winning Round before announcing the retirement of his longtime mount Cashew CR on Friday evening, November 14, at the CSI5*-W Royal Horse Show, held as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, ON.

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Four Community Organizations Pay it Forward

Four Community Organizations Pay it Forward

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

Clinton, ON – November 18, 2025 - Every day there’s something new going on at the REACH centre, from thrilling equestrian events to educational programs, and a recent act of kindness is making a big difference in the programming and social impact REACH can make in Huron County. Recently our organization was the beneficiary of an act of kindness, and it is a story worth telling.

Read more

Equestrian Canada Jumping Committee National Awards For 2025 Presented To Owner, Official And Sponsor Of The Year

Equestrian Canada Jumping Committee National Awards For 2025 Presented To Owner, Official And Sponsor Of The Year

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

Toronto, ON, Nov. 15, 2025 – This year’s Equestrian Canada Jumping Committee National Awards were handed out during the EC Owners & Donors Reception, the evening of Wednesday, November 12, at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario.

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