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2024 Calgary Stampede Poster Revealed - Wîchîspa Skadabi Odâginabi

2024 Calgary Stampede Poster Revealed - Wîchîspa Skadabi Odâginabi

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November 24, 2023 - Calgary – The Calgary Stampede proudly unveiled the 2024 Stampede Poster artwork, created by 22-year-old Calgarian Lloyd Templeton.  The Poster offers a unique view of the historic Stampede Parade. Stoney Nakoda Tipi Holder Duane Mark is shown riding in the foreground, while a diverse group of Parade participants and spectators comprise a landscape along the downtown Calgary Parade route.

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Ontario’s largest general farm organization elects new leadership

Ontario’s largest general farm organization elects new leadership

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GUELPH ON [November 22, 2023] – Drew Spoelstra, a dairy and crop farmer from Binbrook in the southeast corner of the city of Hamilton, was elected as the new president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) today. Spoelstra has served on the OFA board as the director representing farmers from Halton, Hamilton/Wentworth and Niagara since 2013 and has most recently held the role of Vice President.

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Webb & Young Group | The Rider Marketplace

Webb & Young Group | The Rider Marketplace

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Meet Michael Stuart Webb - The Sales And Marketing Company With Heart!

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Britt’s Corner Tack Celebrates with Grand Opening!

Britt’s Corner Tack Celebrates with Grand Opening!

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Britt’s Corner Tack Inc. a mobile tack store located in South Western Ontario, had their grand opening of their new storefront 211 Smith St. in Arthur, Ontario on Saturday, November 18th. Approximately 175 people came out to see the new location. The first 50 customers received special gifts.

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The Jockey Club of Canada Announces New Industry Award

The Jockey Club of Canada Announces New Industry Award

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Wellington, FL (October 30, 2023) - Last month, the iconic dressage boot brand Konigs announced they will be ceasing operations on October 31, 2023. This marks the end of the brand's 170 year history, and the conclusion of an era of riding boots that have become beloved by dressage riders around the world.

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Farewell to Konigs: The Dressage Connection Remains Official Repair Center

Farewell to Konigs: The Dressage Connection Remains Official Repair Center

Posted in English riding, Equestrian News, Home Page articles

Wellington, FL (October 30, 2023) - Last month, the iconic dressage boot brand Konigs announced they will be ceasing operations on October 31, 2023. This marks the end of the brand's 170 year history, and the conclusion of an era of riding boots that have become beloved by dressage riders around the world.

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Conor Swail and Count Me In Come Out on Top in $226,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Las Vegas

Conor Swail and Count Me In Come Out on Top in $226,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Las Vegas

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

Las Vegas, NV – November 18, 2023 – Maximum horsepower was on full display this weekend in Las Vegas as Conor Swail and Count Me In jumped to a thrilling win in the $226,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Las Vegas on Saturday night, November 18, at the Las Vegas National CSI4*-W.

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Pro And Non-Pro Reiner Article Series 21 - Straightness

Pro And Non-Pro Reiner Article Series 21 - Straightness

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles, western riding

Picture this. It’s 2017, September time; a nice fall day. You’ve been riding for years and reining for a few, previous coaches have focussed only on what the horse is doing and you are wondering how your riding ability is, thinking to yourself ‘can I actually help develop myself as a rider as well as develop the horse?’

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ORHA Banquet Date Correction

ORHA Banquet Date Correction

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Please note the incorrect date for the Ontario Reining Horse Association Banquet was published in the latest edition of The Rider. The correct date is Saturday, January 27, 2024.

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Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week’s Horse Day is Sunday, January 7th, 2024!

Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week’s Horse Day is Sunday, January 7th, 2024!

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

What do behavioural research, hoof biomechanics, liberty training, saddle making, fall safety, equine metabolic syndrome, massage therapy and alternative driving disciplines all have in common? (Aside from relating to horses…) They are all topics that will be included at Grey Bruce Farmers’ Week’s Horse Day 2024!

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