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Toronto’s Royal Horse Show Welcomes Riders From Around the World

Toronto’s Royal Horse Show Welcomes Riders From Around the World

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

Toronto, Ontario – Show jumping athletes from around the globe will meet in Toronto to contest world-class competition at the Royal Horse Show, held as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair from November 3 to 12, 2023.

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Dreams Come True;  Adreamtobuildakisson Wins OSS Derby for Angelle Carter

Dreams Come True;  Adreamtobuildakisson Wins OSS Derby for Angelle Carter

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

AJAX DOWNS, OCTOBER 18, 2020 - Angelle Carter's homebred gelding ADREAMTOBUILDAKISSON overcame an awkward start from the gate to win the 12th running of the $61,020 Ontario Sired Stakes Derby at Ajax Downs on October 18.

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Woodbine Entertainment Adds Monte Mcnaughton To Executive Leadership Team

Woodbine Entertainment Adds Monte Mcnaughton To Executive Leadership Team

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

TORONTO, October 17, 2023 – Woodbine Entertainment announced today the appointment of former Ontario politician Monte McNaughton as Executive Vice President, Industry Relations and People Experience.

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Will A Shades of Cold Get Hot in Derby? Who Is Going to Win The Heated Jockey Race?

Will A Shades of Cold Get Hot in Derby? Who Is Going to Win The Heated Jockey Race?

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

AJAX DOWNS, OCTOBER 17, 2023 -  There are just two racing dates remaining in the 2023 Quarter Horse season at Ajax Downs but plenty of races still to be run and a 'battle royale' between three of the track's jockeys.

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Rising Hope, the latest novel by Christine Martin

Rising Hope, the latest novel by Christine Martin

Posted in Home Page articles, Reviews

Fleeing a troubled past, horse-enthusiast Pascale Vladek leaves her native Québec for the United States, where she hopes to start a new life working at a racing barn in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky.

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Realty With Ruth October 2023

Realty With Ruth October 2023

Posted in Home Page articles

Are you feeling THE SQUEEZE?  Financially or square footage, this a great growth option.

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The Jockey Club of Canada 50th Anniversary Race Presentation at Woodbine

The Jockey Club of Canada 50th Anniversary Race Presentation at Woodbine

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

The Jockey Club of Canada is proud to participate in the festivities of the Grade 1 Canadian International and E. P. Taylor Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack with our presentation of a commemorative cooler to the winner of the Jockey Club of Canada 50th Anniversary Cup race on the October 8 undercard. 

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Woodbine Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Secretariat’s Triple Crown

Woodbine Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of Secretariat’s Triple Crown

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

Do you remember your first lesson horse? Was it a wizened old schoolmaster, retired from his horse-show days who patiently taught you how to post the trot and pick a hoof? Or maybe it was a scruffy little pony whose most important lesson was teaching you to keep your palm flat when giving treats!

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Learning From Lesson Horses

Learning From Lesson Horses

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

Do you remember your first lesson horse? Was it a wizened old schoolmaster, retired from his horse-show days who patiently taught you how to post the trot and pick a hoof? Or maybe it was a scruffy little pony whose most important lesson was teaching you to keep your palm flat when giving treats!

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Race for the United Way Day, Pumpkin Giveaway and 50th Alex Picov Memorial Championship, Thanksgiving Monday at Ajax Downs

Race for the United Way Day, Pumpkin Giveaway and 50th Alex Picov Memorial Championship, Thanksgiving Monday at Ajax Downs

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

AJAX DOWNS, OCTOBER 6, 2023 - Ajax Downs is hosting its annual Race for the United Way Day and pumpkin giveaway for kids this Thanksgiving Monday, October 9, complete with 8 exciting Quarter Horse races. Headlining the on-track action is the 50th running of the prestigious Alex Picov Memorial Championship for 3-year-olds and upward.

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