On account of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chief Medical Officer of Health of Alberta has banned all gatherings of more than 15 people for an indefinite period of time and the City of Calgary has declared a state of local emergency. These steps, as well as our continuing concern for the health and well-being of our community, means we are unable to host the 2020 edition of the Calgary Stampede.
The ORHA has cancelled the first show originally slated for the beginning of May.
The public is encouraged to participate in the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2020 nomination process, by submitting recommendations of people and horses who have made a significant contribution to Canadian Standardbred or Thoroughbred horse racing.
The museum frequently hosts musicians playing during the Saturday farmers’ market held in the adjoining car park (in the cooler months), and also hosts a BBQ and concert during the annual Parada del Sol rodeo and parade in early February.
Its about a man and his love for his wife, of over 65 years, his kids and his horses. Herb Towers loved life.
The Canadian Dressage Team returned to centreline on Sept. 13 at the FEI World Equestrian Games ™ Tryon 2018 (WEG) in Mill Spring, NC for the final day of team competition, where they earned 11th place.
The Canadian Reining Team, sponsored by the Canadian Quarter Horse Association, sprang into action in the Team Competition & First Individual Qualifier at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 (WEG) in Mill Spring, NC on Sept. 12, 2018.
There’s a new equine sport starting to appear in Canada. And you know what it’s a ton of FUN! Working equitation is a great way for equine enthusiasts to learn something new, improve their horses way of going building correct muscling, increasing obedience, courage, trust and confidence in their equine partner!
