Unicorn sightings in Erin….It’s not wishful thinking

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Hosted by Equine Erin and widely supported by the local equine community. HorseDay Erin is multi-faceted ‘horse fair’ and a snapshot of Erin’s diverse ‘horse country’ offerings. Established in 2019, HorseDay Erin is an outdoor (rain or shine) family-friendly event. This hands-on-horses experience offers something special for all ages and is a great opportunity pet a pony, learn a little about horses, and to meet and talk with experts, educators and owners. Horse Day (as a concept) was es...

Horse of the Year Had to Be Ivory Stretches Winning Streak to Seven

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AJAX DOWNS, MAY 18, 2023 - Making his 8-year-old debut, reigning Horse of the Year HAD TO BE IVORY showed no signs of slowing down as he romped to an easy 1 1/4 length win in the $30,375 Norman Picov Maturity at Ajax Downs on Wednesday. This was the fourth time Had to Be Ivory, owned and bred by Carol and Jaime Robertson of Hillsburgh, ON, has won the Maturity, the first stakes race of the Quarter Horse season.

The Turcottes: The Remarkable Story of a Horse Racing Dynasty

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2023 is the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's Triple Crown victory. Yes, fifty years ago, Secretariat, a horse so powerful and fast that many of his records still stand today, completed his historic Triple Crown campaign – his win was so popular with race fans that many winning $2 tickets were never surrendered for the $s. Secretariat's rider was Ron Turcotte who grew up as one of 14 children in the small town of Drummond, New Brunswick, noted for its timber industry not horse racing! Four o...

Ontario Xtreme Cowboy News

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The Ontario Extreme Cowboy Club is excited to be heading into the 2023 season. The addition of new EXCA affiliated clubs means this will be the biggest race season in the 11-year history of Extreme Cowboy Racing in the province of Ontario.

Pro and Non-Pro Reiner Article Series 17 - Spring Has Sprung

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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!

The 2023 Great Lakes Carriage Classic Celebrates Its’ Fifth Year As A Three Day Show

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The Great Lakes Carriage Classic (GLCC), being held July 28 to 30 at the Ancaster Fairgrounds, has expanded this year to a three day show. The first day is devoted to Dressage and CDE cones, (Training to Intermediate Levels). The Pleasure portion of the show remains on Saturday and Sunday with five core classes; turnout, working, reinsmanship, timed obstacle and fault and out obstacle.

Rockwood Trail Riders Celebrate 60 years

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Sunday April 10, 1963, Rockwood Trail Riders was born! Babs Ellis, Bill Hatch, Mary Nelson, Marilyn Patterson, Jean Day, Judi Abram, Bruno Piotto and Jane Bexton showed up and a name was selected. Di was the first President with Babs the Vice and Judi the Secretary. The club grew quickly from 16 members to 24 by the end of the year.

Karl Slezak Wins The Cosequin® Lexington 4*-S At Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event

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Lexington, KY, May 1, 2023 – Karl Slezak, of Caledon East, ON and his partner Hot Bobo made Canada proud winning the Cosequin® Lexington 4*-S at Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The great weekend showcasing the triathlon of equestrian sport saw 11 Canadian combinations in attendance and delivering solid performances in both four- and five-star competition.

Realty With Ruth

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Top Tips for getting Top Dollar for your home with Ruth Armstrong a Multi sales award winner and the top realtor with RE/MAX Real Estate Centre.

Jump Canada Hall of Fame Seeking Nominations

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Toronto, Ontario – The Jump Canada Hall of Fame is calling for nominations for its 2023 Induction class. The Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by BMO, returns on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON.

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Unicorn sightings in Erin….It’s not wishful thinking

Horse of the Year Had to Be Ivory Stretches Winning Streak to Seven

The Turcottes: The Remarkable Story of a Horse Racing Dynasty

Ontario Xtreme Cowboy News

Pro and Non-Pro Reiner Article Series 17 - Spring Has Sprung

The 2023 Great Lakes Carriage Classic Celebrates Its’ Fifth Year As A Three Day Show

Rockwood Trail Riders Celebrate 60 years

Karl Slezak Wins The Cosequin® Lexington 4*-S At Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event

Realty With Ruth

Jump Canada Hall of Fame Seeking Nominations

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