THE ORHA Kicks off Show Season with a Bang!
The first ORHA show is already in the books for 2026. The weather was a bit chilly and the horses were fresh but Ontario reiners had a great weekend in Clinton at REACH Huron for the Spring Fling!
Karma, Swinger Win Trials
AJAX DOWNS, JUNE 4, 2026 - Upsets were the order of the day on a sunny and hot June 3 afternoon at the Ajax Downs Quarter Horse racetrack. HAAAVE YOU MET KARMA, at odds of 12 to 1, won the fastest of two Trial races for the Unclassified Stakes, while later in the day, Horse of the Year HAD TO BE FABULOUS, finished fourth in a speed index dash as the 1 to 9 favourite, only her second career loss from 15 races.
Friday at MARS Bromont CCI: Phillip Dutton Takes CCI4*-S Lead
BROMONT, QC - Ahead of Saturday’s cross-country challenge, dressage wrapped up at the 2026 MARS Bromont CCI Friday afternoon, with some new leaders installed in the clubhouse. Attendees also had the opportunity to meet both the two- and four-legged members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who have members on-site throughout the weekend for meet and greets.
Thursday at MARS Bromont CCI: Sharon White & Claus 63 Lead CCI4*-L
BROMONT, QC - The 50th anniversary celebration of the 1976 Olympics hosted at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park continued on Thursday with the commencement of dressage competition for the 2026 MARS Bromont CCI.
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