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Earl Foster's Baref Hurricane Rush Takes Alex Picov Futurity

Earl Foster's Baref Hurricane Rush Takes Alex Picov Futurity

AJAX DOWNS, OCTOBER 22 2026 - The last day of the Ajax Downs Quarter Horse season has traditionally been good to owner Earl Foster and none were better than October 21 when his filly BAREF HURRICANE RUSH won the $59,805 Alex Picov Memorial Futurity on closing day for 2026.

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EC Jumping Youth Bursary

EC Jumping Youth Bursary

EC Jumping Youth Bursary In recognition of the challenges young riders face as they strive to continue their education while competing at high levels of the jumping sport, the Jumping Youth Bursary was developed for athletes between the ages 14-21 who compete in hunter, jumper and equitation divisions.

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Jump Canada Hall of Fame Gala Tickets Going Fast!

Jump Canada Hall of Fame Gala Tickets Going Fast!

Toronto, Ontario – Ticket sales have been swift for the Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala, presented by BMO Financial Group, to be held on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON.

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The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Returns To Toronto, November 6-15, 2026

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Returns To Toronto, November 6-15, 2026

TORONTO, Sept. 28, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair returns to Toronto's Exhibition Place from November 6–15, bringing the country to the city for 10 unforgettable days. Celebrating its 104th anniversary, The Royal will once again bring together the best in Canadian agriculture, world-class equestrian sport, culinary talent and family entertainment.

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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. 

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Earl Foster's Baref Hurricane Rush Takes Alex Picov Futurity

Earl Foster's Baref Hurricane Rush Takes Alex Picov Futurity

Posted in English riding, Home Page articles, horse-racing, horse-shows-clinics

AJAX DOWNS, OCTOBER 22 2026 - The last day of the Ajax Downs Quarter Horse season has traditionally been good to owner Earl Foster and none were better than October 21 when his filly BAREF HURRICANE RUSH won the $59,805 Alex Picov Memorial Futurity on closing day for 2026.

Read more

EC Jumping Youth Bursary

EC Jumping Youth Bursary

Posted in English riding, Equestrian News, Home Page articles

EC Jumping Youth Bursary In recognition of the challenges young riders face as they strive to continue their education while competing at high levels of the jumping sport, the Jumping Youth Bursary was developed for athletes between the ages 14-21 who compete in hunter, jumper and equitation divisions.

Read more


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