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Battle of the Breeds, Snow Moose Headline Ajax Downs Wednesday

Battle of the Breeds, Snow Moose Headline Ajax Downs Wednesday

AJAX DOWNS, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 -   The seventh edition of AJAX DOWNS' popular BATTLE OF THE BREEDS races kicks off the September 18 card of Quarter Horse racing going as the first race with a 12:55 post time. Also racing on Wednesday is reigning Horse of the Year SNOW MOOSE in the Gridiron Gallop and in the seventh race, stakes winner and top sire MARYLAND MAGIC makes his 2024 debut.

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The Country Is Coming To The City With The Return Of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair From November 1 - 10, 2024 

The Country Is Coming To The City With The Return Of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair From November 1 - 10, 2024 

September 16, 2024 [Toronto, ON] - The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair will return to Toronto’s Exhibition Place from November 1-10, 2024, celebrating the best in Canadian agriculture, local food and equestrian competitions.

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Alexandra Mitchell and Kelley Robinson Win Young Horse Series Finals at Ottawa National Tournament

Alexandra Mitchell and Kelley Robinson Win Young Horse Series Finals at Ottawa National Tournament

Ottawa, Ontario – Alexandra Mitchell of Kingston, ON, and Kelley Robinson of Russell, ON, topped the Maplebrook Farm Young Horse Series standings on Sunday, September 15, to close out the Ottawa National show jumping tournament at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON.

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Pro And Non-Pro Reiner Article Series 28 - It takes a village!

Pro And Non-Pro Reiner Article Series 28 - It takes a village!

All the planning we do for our shows comes down to the execution – and for our 7th show, everything came together so well, maybe 7th time is a charm!

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Battle of the Breeds, Snow Moose Headline Ajax Downs Wednesday

Battle of the Breeds, Snow Moose Headline Ajax Downs Wednesday

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

AJAX DOWNS, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 -   The seventh edition of AJAX DOWNS' popular BATTLE OF THE BREEDS races kicks off the September 18 card of Quarter Horse racing going as the first race with a 12:55 post time. Also racing on Wednesday is reigning Horse of the Year SNOW MOOSE in the Gridiron Gallop and in the seventh race, stakes winner and top sire MARYLAND MAGIC makes his 2024 debut.

Read more

The Country Is Coming To The City With The Return Of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair From November 1 - 10, 2024 

The Country Is Coming To The City With The Return Of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair From November 1 - 10, 2024 

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

September 16, 2024 [Toronto, ON] - The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair will return to Toronto’s Exhibition Place from November 1-10, 2024, celebrating the best in Canadian agriculture, local food and equestrian competitions.

Read more


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