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The Benefits of Exposing Our Horses to Different Disciplines

The Benefits of Exposing Our Horses to Different Disciplines

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles, western riding

June is J&J Reining Inc’s first show of the year. We always get excited – even though we have started to ride more in preparation for show season, and have already been to our first Reining show, when we ride the default thought is often on those few minutes in the show pen.

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Packed House for Father's Day at Ajax Downs Cheers On Shakoo Makoo

Packed House for Father's Day at Ajax Downs Cheers On Shakoo Makoo

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

AJAX DOWNS, JUNE 16, 2024 -  It was another successful Father's Day at Ajax Downs on June 16 as a large and enthusiastic crowd enjoyed an exciting afternoon of Quarter Horse Racing, draws for prizes, a t-shirt giveaway plus the popular Battle of the Breeds race pitting Quarter Horses versus Thoroughbreds.

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Preventing Dehydration in the Horse

Preventing Dehydration in the Horse

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

Guelph, ON – The University of Guelph, a leader in equine education, is proud to announce its upcoming Equine Health Event. This two-day event will be held on July 15 and 16, 2024.

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Pony Club - Horse Show 2024

Pony Club - Horse Show 2024

Posted in English riding, Equestrian News, Home Page articles

In this next article, I'm going to discuss my latest experience at Meadowlark and Angelstone. It was Monday morning of the May long weekend my parents and I woke up early, we hooked up the trailer and went to get Pippin at Glen Arden Farms.

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Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program, Turning Darkness to Light

Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program, Turning Darkness to Light

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

Have you ever dreamed of working with horses? That was the opening question we asked potential applicants when the Ontario Harness Horse Association OHHA) launched the Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program (OEEEP) two years ago.

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Ajax Downs hosts a fabulous Father's Day this Sunday: Battle of the Breeds and great prizes!

Ajax Downs hosts a fabulous Father's Day this Sunday: Battle of the Breeds and great prizes!

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

AJAX DOWNS, JUNE 14, 2024 - Come out to the fabulous Father's Day celebration at Ajax Downs this Sunday, June 16 and enjoy a great afternoon of Quarter Horse racing with some super prizes up for grabs. There are six exciting races on tap including the 870-yard BATTLE OF THE BREEDS pitting the Quarter Horses versus Thoroughbreds.

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University of Guelph Equine Health Event 

University of Guelph Equine Health Event 

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

Guelph, ON – The University of Guelph, a leader in equine education, is proud to announce its upcoming Equine Health Event. This two-day event will be held on July 15 and 16, 2024.

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Baby Bonus! Two-Year-Olds Set for $31,050 Bonus Futurity at Ajax Downs

Baby Bonus! Two-Year-Olds Set for $31,050 Bonus Futurity at Ajax Downs

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

AJAX DOWNS, JUNE 11, 2024 - One of the best things about summertime racing at Ajax Downs is seeing the stars of the future, the new crop of 2-year-old Quarter Horses.

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'Lilly' and the Five Fillies Stable Ready for Unclassified Stakes Trials 

'Lilly' and the Five Fillies Stable Ready for Unclassified Stakes Trials 

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

AJAX DOWNS, JUNE 4, 2024 - There is no shortage of horsepower on the fifth day of Ajax Downs' 2024 Quarter Horse meeting with two Trials for the $30,000-added Unclassified Stakes plus another appearance by two-time Horse of the Year HAD TO BE IVORY, who headlines a super Open Race filled with stakes stars. The June 5 card begins with a first race post time of 1:30 p.m.

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UF professor heads for Paris this summer as team veterinarian for Team Australia’s equine athletes

UF professor heads for Paris this summer as team veterinarian for Team Australia’s equine athletes

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

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — From his native Australia to Florida and next to Paris, Robin Bell, B.V.Sc., lives and breathes elite performance horses. As a clinical professor and equine sports medicine specialist at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Bell spends his days safeguarding the health and well-being of some of the world’s most exceptional equine competitors. He is one of a team of veterinary specialists based at the UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center in...

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