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Barn or Yard: Where does a horse choose to spend its time?

Barn or Yard: Where does a horse choose to spend its time?

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

Our horses live in a large bank barn with the door always open to their paddocks. Over the years, their whereabouts would often surprise me. Once during a particularly nasty storm with driving winds and icy rain, I found them all outside with their tails to the wind, tinkling with ice. Conversely, on pleasant summer afternoons, I would often find them all in the barn. My observations seemed contrary to conventional turnout practises, so I decided to track my horse’s location by GPS.

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NOTICE TO INDUSTRY: Update on the Re-Allocation of Purse Funds Program

NOTICE TO INDUSTRY: Update on the Re-Allocation of Purse Funds Program

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

Ontario Racing has received applications for more than 5,000 racehorses from horsepeople across the Province and is happy to report that cheques are now being distributed.

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Equestrian Canada Announces Return To Business Operations Framework

Equestrian Canada Announces Return To Business Operations Framework

Posted in Home Page articles, Equestrian Canada, horse-health, Equestrian News

Equestrian Canada (EC) would like to share a return to business operations framework with the Canadian equestrian community in anticipation of the conclusion of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Suspension Extended For Equestrian Canada Sanctioned Competition

Suspension Extended For Equestrian Canada Sanctioned Competition

Posted in Home Page articles, Equestrian Canada, horse-health, Equestrian News

The suspension of Equestrian Canada (EC) sanctioned competition has been extended to June 30, 2020, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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COVID-19 and Equestrian Facility Operations

COVID-19 and Equestrian Facility Operations

Posted in Home Page articles, Equestrian Canada, horse-health, Equestrian News

In an effort to minimize the transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19), Equestrian Canada (EC) and the Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations (PTSOs) recommend the following as best practices concerning equestrian facility operations, consistent with the recommendations of applicable health authorities.

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Helpful Updates on the Re-Allocation of Purse Funds Program

Helpful Updates on the Re-Allocation of Purse Funds Program

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

The QROOI Board of directors is pleased to announce that Ontario Racing has been successful in securing an aid package for the Ontario Horse Racing Industry. We have attached their official notice below.

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Suspension Of 2020 Jump Cup Initiative

Suspension Of 2020 Jump Cup Initiative

Posted in Home Page articles, Equestrian Canada, horse-health, Equestrian News

The Jump Cup Initiative has been suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Weekly Equestrian Canada COVID-19 Wrap-Up April 17

Weekly Equestrian Canada COVID-19 Wrap-Up April 17

Posted in Home Page articles, Equestrian Canada, horse-health, Equestrian News

Equestrian Canada (EC) would like to share the following updates from the fifth week of responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Equestrian Canada Eventing Committee Statement On Risk Mitigation

Equestrian Canada Eventing Committee Statement On Risk Mitigation

Posted in Home Page articles, Equestrian Canada, horse-health, Equestrian News

The EC Eventing Committee is committed, more than ever, to focusing and amplifying our efforts on the five pillars that have proven to contribute to risk mitigation in our sport.

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Equine Guelph Survey Part of COVID-19 Initiatives

Equine Guelph Survey Part of COVID-19 Initiatives

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

From adding special online course offerings to updating a Covid-19 resources page daily, Equine Guelph has been responding to industry requests during this difficult time. You can take a survey right now to let them know of any additional courses you would like to take while you are staying home.

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