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Equine Industry Symposium November 21-23, 2022

Equine Industry Symposium November 21-23, 2022

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

Oct. 25, 2022 (Guelph, Ont.) - The annual Equine Industry Symposium, hosted by the University of Guelph’s Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management - Equine Management degree program, returns this year for its 7th edition on November 21 – 23, 2022

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100th Anniversary Royal Poster Unveiled

100th Anniversary Royal Poster Unveiled

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

Presenting the 100th Anniversary Royal Poster created by Canadian Artist Eric Robitaille.

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Top Show Jumping Athletes Headed to Toronto’s Royal Horse Show

Top Show Jumping Athletes Headed to Toronto’s Royal Horse Show

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

Toronto, Ontario – The Royal Horse Show, held as part of the 100th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, will once again feature star-studded international show jumping during its centennial celebration at Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto, Canada, from November 4 to 13, 2022.

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Ajax Downs' Richest Race Headlines Closing Day

Ajax Downs' Richest Race Headlines Closing Day

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

AJAX DOWNS, OCTOBER 24, 2022 - The richest Quarter Horse race in Canada is set for Wednesday, October 26 at Ajax Downs, closing day of the 2022 season. The 22nd running of the prestigious Alex Picov Memorial Futurity for 2-year-olds offers a purse of $93,870 and the 10 fastest qualifiers from two Trials on Oct. 5 will dash 400 yards.

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Night Leader Shows the Way in $50,130 Ontario Sired Stakes Derby

Night Leader Shows the Way in $50,130 Ontario Sired Stakes Derby

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

AJAX DOWNS, OCTOBER 19, 2022 - NIGHT LEADER, John Wilson and Scott Reid's plucky little 3-year-old gelding, held on to win an exciting renewal of the $50,130 Ontario Sired Stakes Derby over his rival First Cold Wave at Ajax Downs on October 19.

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Equine Artist Michelle Hogan Shares Horse Portraits With Art Lovers As Well As Harness Racing Fans

Equine Artist Michelle Hogan Shares Horse Portraits With Art Lovers As Well As Harness Racing Fans

Posted in Home Page articles, Reviews

The Rider recently spoke with equine artist and harness racing professional MICHELLE HOGAN who shared her love of the sport with our Glenda Fordham. This multi-talented equine professional shared her thoughts and artistic process….

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Canadian Show Jumping Team Competes in Morocco

Canadian Show Jumping Team Competes in Morocco

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

Rabat, Morocco – The Canadian Show Jumping Team finished seventh in the Nations’ Cup team competition held on Sunday, October 16, during CSIO4*-W Rabat, Morocco.

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The Triple Crown Draft Classic October 28-30, 2022

The Triple Crown Draft Classic October 28-30, 2022

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

The Triple Crown Draft Classic (TCDC) is set to become the greatest draft horse show to come to Ontario. In just over one month the brand new facility at the Ancaster fairgrounds will be filled with the top draft horses of North America competing for champion titles from October 28-30th.

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The Royal Horse Show Celebrates 100th Anniversary in Style

The Royal Horse Show Celebrates 100th Anniversary in Style

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

Toronto, Ontario – The Royal Horse Show, Canada’s most iconic equestrian event, is preparing to deliver a noteworthy centennial celebration in its return to Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto, Canada, from November 4 to 13, 2022, as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

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Had to Be Ivory Headlines Alex Picov Championship on Thanksgiving (and Pumpkin) Monday

Had to Be Ivory Headlines Alex Picov Championship on Thanksgiving (and Pumpkin) Monday

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

AJAX DOWNS OCTOBER 7, 2022 - Ajax Downs hosts its popular Thanksgiving Monday card on October 10 highlighted by the $50,830 Alex Picov Memorial Championship, a 770-yard 'hook race' and a pumpkin giveaway for the first 100 kids to decorate. Fans on track might also catch a glimpse of the 'Headless Horseman' during the afternoon. The first of nine races goes off at 12:55 p.m.

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