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Four Young Canadian Eventers Awarded Country Yucca U25 Travel Grants

Four Young Canadian Eventers Awarded Country Yucca U25 Travel Grants

Ottawa, ON November 12, 2026 — The Equestrian Canada Eventing High Performance Advisory Group (HPAG) is pleased to announce the four recipients of the 2026 Country Yucca Eventing Travel Grants for U25 Athletes: Nadia Sabot, Mégane Sauvé, Saffron Klotz and Kyle Morton.

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Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and Hard'rock AF capture CSI5*-W Brickenden Trophy

Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and Hard'rock AF capture CSI5*-W Brickenden Trophy

Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and Hard'rock AF captured Thursday's opening five-star competition, topping the $32,000 CSI5*-W Brickenden Trophy.

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Pathy Prevails in CET Medal Final

Pathy Prevails in CET Medal Final

After two days and three rounds of pressure-filled competition, Lexi Pathy of Westmount, Quebec emerged as the 2026 Champion of the CET Medal Final, Canada's most prestigious equitation Championship.

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Farrington and Rexton Rise Up in CSI5*-W Mad Barn Big Ben International Challenge

Farrington and Rexton Rise Up in CSI5*-W Mad Barn Big Ben International Challenge

World No. 2 Kent Farrington (USA) unveiled a rising star Thursday night at the Royal Horse Show, besting a 10-horse jump-off Rexton in the $116,500 CSI5*-W Mad Barn Big Ben International Challenge.

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Four Young Canadian Eventers Awarded Country Yucca U25 Travel Grants

Four Young Canadian Eventers Awarded Country Yucca U25 Travel Grants

Posted in English riding, Equestrian News, Home Page articles

Ottawa, ON November 12, 2026 — The Equestrian Canada Eventing High Performance Advisory Group (HPAG) is pleased to announce the four recipients of the 2026 Country Yucca Eventing Travel Grants for U25 Athletes: Nadia Sabot, Mégane Sauvé, Saffron Klotz and Kyle Morton.

Read more

Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and Hard'rock AF capture CSI5*-W Brickenden Trophy

Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and Hard'rock AF capture CSI5*-W Brickenden Trophy

Posted in English riding, Equestrian News, Home Page articles

Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and Hard'rock AF captured Thursday's opening five-star competition, topping the $32,000 CSI5*-W Brickenden Trophy.

Read more


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