Let’s Ride! The 2024 Stampede Parade, presented by Suncor is just over the horizon!
Calgary – The 112 Stampede Parade presented by Suncor will kick off The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth on Friday, July 5, 2024.
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Norman Seeking to Take Ontario Bred Derby by Storm
AJAX DOWNS, JULY 2, 2024 - Some of Ajax Downs' top 3-year-old Quarter Horses will vie for the winner's share of the $56,880 purse in the 13th edition of the ONTARIO BRED DERBY on Wednesday, July 3. The 300-yard Derby has attracted a strong field of the 10 fastest qualifiers from two Trials held on June 12. The Derby final is race six on Wednesday and first race post time is 1:30 p.m.
Erynn Ballard And Gucci Take Flight In The $62,500 Fresh From Florida Grand Prix CSI2*
Ocala, FL – International competition during the 2024 Summer Series reached a thrilling conclusion early Sunday morning as 38 horse-and-rider combinations from 15 nations competed for top honors in the $62,500 Fresh From Florida Grand Prix CSI2*. Erynn Ballard (CAN) recently selected to represent Canada at the Paris Olympics, soared to the top aboard Della White’s Gucci (Casall x Carvallo).
All About Equestrian Entrepreneur
Equestrian Entrepreneur™, owned and operated by Christa Myers, has a couple of great slogans: “Where stable, profitable equestrian businesses are built,” and “It’s more than just numbers on a financial report; it's your horse girl dream.”
Days of Firsts: Trainer McInerney's First Winner Takes Auction Futurity; jockey Benitez wins his first two stakes
AJAX DOWNS, JUNE 26, 2024 - It was an afternoon of firsts at Ajax Downs on June 26 as trainer JOHN MCINERNEY won his first race sending out Richard Wincikaby's FATE ZOOMIN to win the $35,650 Stallion Auction Futurity. The 2-year-old filly was also the first stakes winner for 21-year-old jockey Christian Benitez who doubled up when he won the $34,020 Unclassified Stakes aboard James Bogar's LADY ALICE.
Team Canada’s Paris 2024 Equestrian Jumping Team Unveiled
TORONTO (June 26, 2024) - Equestrian Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee have announced the roster of Team Canada equestrian jumping athletes nominated to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Study to Examine Selenium blood concentration in Ontario Broodmares and foals
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.
Franklin Equine Massage Therapy Helps Heal Your Horse
Rachel Franklin started her business, Franklin Equine Massage Therapy, in June of 2018 while she was finishing her first year at D'Arcy Lane Institute.
Double the Fun! Two stakes races at Ajax Downs this Wednesday
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.
Contestants for The World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo and Canada’s richest two days of roping are locked in for Stampede 2024
Calgary – With just two weeks remaining until the start of the 2024 Calgary Stampede Rodeo, and 18 days until the Stampede’s Rocky Mountain Cup, 270 of the world’s best rodeo athletes are getting ready to bring their best to The Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth.