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The Turcottes: The Remarkable Story of a Horse Racing Dynasty

The Turcottes: The Remarkable Story of a Horse Racing Dynasty

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

2023 is the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's Triple Crown victory. Yes, fifty years ago, Secretariat, a horse so powerful and fast that many of his records still stand today, completed his historic Triple Crown campaign – his win was so popular with race fans that many winning $2 tickets were never surrendered for the $s. Secretariat's rider was Ron Turcotte who grew up as one of 14 children in the small town of Drummond, New Brunswick, noted for its timber industry not horse racing! Four o...

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Ontario Xtreme Cowboy News

Ontario Xtreme Cowboy News

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

The Ontario Extreme Cowboy Club is excited to be heading into the 2023 season. The addition of new EXCA affiliated clubs means this will be the biggest race season in the 11-year history of Extreme Cowboy Racing in the province of Ontario.

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Pro and Non-Pro Reiner Article Series 17 - Spring Has Sprung

Pro and Non-Pro Reiner Article Series 17 - Spring Has Sprung

Posted in Equestrian News, Home Page articles, western riding

At the time of writing this, Jen was in sunny Ontario with the crocuses and daffodils blooming and I was in warm, wet and rainy England. Horses on either side of the Atlantic are shedding their winter fur coats and only then do we remember not to wear lip gloss if we are grooming them standing down wind. All this can mean only one thing - spring is here!

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The 2023 Great Lakes Carriage Classic Celebrates Its’ Fifth Year As A Three Day Show

The 2023 Great Lakes Carriage Classic Celebrates Its’ Fifth Year As A Three Day Show

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

The Great Lakes Carriage Classic (GLCC), being held July 28 to 30 at the Ancaster Fairgrounds, has expanded this year to a three day show. The first day is devoted to Dressage and CDE cones, (Training to Intermediate Levels). The Pleasure portion of the show remains on Saturday and Sunday with five core classes; turnout, working, reinsmanship, timed obstacle and fault and out obstacle.

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Rockwood Trail Riders Celebrate 60 years

Rockwood Trail Riders Celebrate 60 years

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

Sunday April 10, 1963, Rockwood Trail Riders was born! Babs Ellis, Bill Hatch, Mary Nelson, Marilyn Patterson, Jean Day, Judi Abram, Bruno Piotto and Jane Bexton showed up and a name was selected. Di was the first President with Babs the Vice and Judi the Secretary. The club grew quickly from 16 members to 24 by the end of the year.

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Karl Slezak Wins The Cosequin® Lexington 4*-S At Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event

Karl Slezak Wins The Cosequin® Lexington 4*-S At Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event

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

Lexington, KY, May 1, 2023 – Karl Slezak, of Caledon East, ON and his partner Hot Bobo made Canada proud winning the Cosequin® Lexington 4*-S at Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The great weekend showcasing the triathlon of equestrian sport saw 11 Canadian combinations in attendance and delivering solid performances in both four- and five-star competition.

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Realty With Ruth

Realty With Ruth

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Top Tips for getting Top Dollar for your home with Ruth Armstrong a Multi sales award winner and the top realtor with RE/MAX Real Estate Centre.

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Jump Canada Hall of Fame Seeking Nominations

Jump Canada Hall of Fame Seeking Nominations

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

Toronto, Ontario – The Jump Canada Hall of Fame is calling for nominations for its 2023 Induction class. The Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by BMO, returns on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Liberty Grand in Toronto, ON.

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OEEEP Returns: Training Employees for Horse Industry Careers

OEEEP Returns: Training Employees for Horse Industry Careers

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The Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program is in its second year of preparing interested participants for equine jobs – for free.

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Waste Not, Want Not: It isTime to OptiMize Feeding Hay

Waste Not, Want Not: It isTime to OptiMize Feeding Hay

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

In my mind, a bale of hay for a horse is like a buffet for a human - there is a lot to choose from and a tendency to overeat. When I am at a buffet, I look at the dessert table first and then plan the rest of my meal around that. I really need to be disciplined and mindful to eat my vegetables and not eat too much dessert.

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