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Double the Fun! Two stakes races at Ajax Downs this Wednesday

Double the Fun! Two stakes races at Ajax Downs this Wednesday

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AJAX DOWNS, JUNE 25, 2024 -  Racing fans coming out to Ajax Downs this Wednesday, June 26 are in for a treat with two stakes races on a big, seven-race card. The final for the $34,020 Unclassified Stakes has a competitive field of 10 going 330-yards and the second running of the $35,650 Stallion Auction Futurity has a fascinating field of nine 2-year-olds. First race post time is 1:30 p.m.

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Canada’s 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) Athletes Named To Show Jumping Team

Canada’s 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) Athletes Named To Show Jumping Team

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Ottawa, ON, June 20, 2024 – Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to officially announce the talented young athletes that will represent Canada at the 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) in Traverse City, MI from Jul. 30 - Aug. 4, 2024.

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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

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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

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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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Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program, Turning Darkness to Light

Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program, Turning Darkness to Light

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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!

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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

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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 

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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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Quarter Horse mare Jess a Deal Wins a Thriller in Battle of the Breeds

Quarter Horse mare Jess a Deal Wins a Thriller in Battle of the Breeds

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AJAX DOWNS, WEDNESDAY MAY 29, 2024 - A big crowd at Ajax Downs on Wednesday was treated to a thrilling finish in the $13,000 Battle of the Breeds as the Quarter Horse mare JESS A DEAL held on to win by a neck over Had to Be Relentless, another Quarter Horse, with the lone Thoroughbred, Silver Candice a closing third.

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