At the time of writing this, Jen was in sunny Ontario with the crocuses and daffodils blooming and I was in warm, wet and rainy England. Horses on either side of the Atlantic are shedding their winter fur coats and only then do we remember not to wear lip gloss if we are grooming them standing down wind. All this can mean only one thing - spring is here!
Welcome to the highly anticipated 2023 Edition of Niagara's Finest Horse Showcase, happening on October 7th and 8th. Prepare to be enthralled by the beauty and skill of magnificent horses as they compete in a variety of disciplines. Whether you're a rider, an enthusiast, or simply love horses, this event is not to be missed.
AJAX DOWNS. AUGUST 16, 2023 - Milena Kwiecien's EYE LIVE FOR CANDY, the top 3-year-old filly at Ajax Downs in 2022, swept to victory in the first running of the Princess Maturity on August 16, just her second start at her home track this season.
Canada waved their flag proudly on team day of the Gotham North FEI North American Youth Championships, presented by USHJA, on Friday afternoon.
AJAX DOWNS, AUGUST 9, 2023 - Carol and Jaime Robertson's HAD TO BE IVY powered to victory in the 9th running of the Princess Derby at Ajax Downs on Wednesday, August 9, posting a mild upset in the 350-yard race for 3-year-old Quarter Horse fillies.
BROMONT, QC - August 7, 2023 - Under a brilliant late afternoon sun and in front of a crowd overlooking the immaculate grass derby field, 35 top hunter riders competed Saturday, August 5 in the $5,000 Izada Equestrian Hunter Derby. Elodie Lemieux (Saint-Lambert, QC) and her own King’s Landing emerged victorious.
Guelph, ON July 28, 2023 - HorseDay Erin, held in early June at the Erin Fairgrounds, gave back to the local equine community to support horse education and horse welfare.
BROMONT, QC - August 6, 2023 - Lauren Esdale (Seagrave, ON) captured the biggest win of her career Sunday afternoon at the International Bromont, guiding Viamdios D’Avril (aka ‘Ted’) to the win in the $45,900 FEI CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix presented by the Government of Quebec.
BROMONT, QC - August 5, 2023 - For the second time in as many weeks, American Olympic medalist Peter Leone topped the standings with Lionshare Farm’s Donner, after the luck of the draw worked in their favour at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park.
BROMONT, QC - August 3, 2023 - As anyone who spends time with horses will tell you, they keep you humble. You can be winning one minute and in the dirt the next… which is exactly what happened to American Kama Godek Thursday afternoon in the FEI CSI2* Speed class presented by Soltek Equestrian at the International Bromont week 2, at the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park.
