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Pro and Non-Pro Reiner Series Article 4

Pro and Non-Pro Reiner Series Article 4

Posted in Home Page articles, western riding, Equestrian News

I’ve done my fair share of starting two-year-olds, and I enjoy it, but I prefer working with them when they have at least 30 – 60 days of riding on them. No one trainer can be excellent across every requirement for a horse, so I send my client’s coming two-year-olds out to a professional who excels in this area. In my view, sending a two-year-old to a reputable professional is the best first education you could give your youngster. To quote Will Rogers “You never get a second chance to make ...

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Pro and Non-Pro Reiner Series Article 3

Pro and Non-Pro Reiner Series Article 3

Posted in Home Page articles, western riding, Equestrian News

It used to be said, the best way to keep your show horse in good mind for the next year was to give them two months off after the show season. Now, what exactly does ‘giving your horse two months off mean?’ To one person, it might be turnout, perhaps lunging a couple times a week; maybe some trail riding or a few light rides with no reining manoeuvres. To another, it means pulling the horse’s shoes; chucking them out in the field and waving at them from a distance for two months.

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2021 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ to Host Five Star Event

2021 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ to Host Five Star Event

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

An unprecedented outpouring of public support and a grassroots fundraising effort have led to a reversal of the announced cancellation of the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI Five Star presented by MARS Equestrian™ (LRK3DE). A new partnership between Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), producer of the world-class event, and the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation combined with the support of US Equestrian and longstanding sponsors Land Rover, Mars Equestrian, and Rolex will ensure that the CCI5...

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Pro and Non-Pro Reiner Article Series

Pro and Non-Pro Reiner Article Series

Posted in Home Page articles, western riding, Equestrian News

This article is for Non-pro riders who cannot always get to see their trainer over the winter, and want a great exercise to keep their horse fit, agile, flexible and adept at moving off the rider’s cues – neck rein and legs. This exercise does all that and it reinforces the basics.

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In Memoriam: Harriet Cherry (1931-2021)

In Memoriam: Harriet Cherry (1931-2021)

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

Cherry’s influence reached across Canada and the globe through numerous EC accreditations. In 1981, she earned her first official’s card as a Dressage Steward and later held Senior Steward status for all disciplines until 2018. Cherry was also a Recorded Judge for hunter, hack and hunt seat equitation, and jumping from 1986 until 2000.

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The Rider Is All About You And Your Horse

The Rider Is All About You And Your Horse

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

We are all about horses!

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Ontario Equestrian Facilities To Receive $3 Million From Ontario Ministry Of Agriculture, Food And Rural Affairs

Ontario Equestrian Facilities To Receive $3 Million From Ontario Ministry Of Agriculture, Food And Rural Affairs

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

The OMAFRA Equine Hardship Program is designated to support riding schools, trail riding facilities and therapeutic riding centres in Ontario whose financial ability to provide animal care has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will launch on Jan. 18, 2021, and the application process will be made available on the OMAFRA website.

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The 2020 AQHA Racing Canadian Champion Contenders

The 2020 AQHA Racing Canadian Champion Contenders

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

Watch the 2020 AQHA Racing Champions Ceremony live at www.aqha.com/racing. Heritage Place will host the event at 6 p.m. CST on January 14, 2021.

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Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo Postponed

Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo Postponed

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

We are sadly writing to inform you of our decision to cancel the Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo for 2021.

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Equine Guelph ready to deliver more training for racing 

Equine Guelph ready to deliver more training for racing 

Posted in Home Page articles, horse-racing, Equestrian News

After launching its two-year “Training Pilot Project for the Ontario Horse Racing Industry”, offering online courses in industry-identified priority areas like respiratory, lameness and gut health, Equine Guelph needs to hear from you again. What is next?

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