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Equine Industry Symposium 2018

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November 9, 2018

Focus on Professionalism and Standards - On October 27, the University of Guelph held its third annual Equine Industry Symposium in which horse enthusiasts from all backgrounds in the industry set their sights on issues in our highly diverse $19 billion industry. The symposium was organized by Equine Management students in the Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management degree at the University of Guelph, and they chose professionalism and standards as the focus of a community-wide discussion for the day-long event.

Olympian Yann Candele helped NB Equestrian Team Jumpers at a Special Two-Day Riding Clinic

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October 30, 2018

Oct. 4, 2018 - Olympian Yann Candele conducted a two-day Competitive Edge riding clinic for New Brunswick’s show jumping team at Foshay South in Hampton, NB. The event was part of the Long Term Equestrian Development program sponsored by the New Brunswick Equestrian Association (NBEA) under the auspices of Equestrian Canada.

Woodbine Donates $10,000 USD to Assist San Luis Rey Fire Victims

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December 28, 2017

On December 21, 2017, Woodbine Entertainment announced a donation of $10,000 USD to the California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) to assist those impacted by the tragic Lilac Fire at San Luis Rey Downs Training Center in Bonsall, California.

Odysseo by Cavalia: A Unique Theatrical Experience

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February 2, 2017

Odysseo - the single largest and most technologically advanced touring show in the world - is a veritable revolution in live performance that makes hearts race. Odysseo is touring Canada in 2017, with matinee and evening performances scheduled in Vancouver, BC and Mississauga, ON. Odysseo transports you on an epic journey to some of nature’s greatest wonders with a breathtaking theatrical production that features 65 magnificent horses from 11 breeds and 48 talented riders, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, and musicians hailing from all over the globe.

Kentucky Horse Park Withdraws Bid to Host World Equestrian Games 2022

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January 23, 2017

The Kentucky Horse Park Commission voted on January 13, 2017, to withdraw from consideration for hosting the ninth International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) World Equestrian Games, to be held in 2022.

Nick Skelton and Michael Jung to Headline 94th Royal Horse Show

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October 7, 2016

Newly-crowned Olympic Show Jumping Champion Nick Skelton of Great Britain and two-time Olympic Eventing Champion Michael Jung of Germany will be among the top athletes competing at this year’s Royal Horse Show, held as part of The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in downtown Toronto, ON, from November 4 to 13, 2016.

Canadian Equestrian Team for Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

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September 7, 2016

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Meet your Canadian Equestrian Team athletes heading to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, September 7 to 18. The all-female team includes two Paralympic veterans and two athletes making their debut in Rio. At 33 years of age, Robyn Andrews is making her debut at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. She hails from St. John’s NF, and will be competing on Fancianna.

40th Annual North Idaho Draft Horse & Mule Show

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September 7, 2016

On September 22 - 25, 2016, draft horses and mules from all across North America will meet at the Bonner County Fairgrounds in Sandpoint, Idaho for the 40th Annual North Idaho Draft Horse and Mule show. Competition will run from the afternoon of Thursday, September 22 right through Sunday, September 25 with a range of classes showcasing the talents of these wonderful equines and their people.

University of Calgary Study Examines Emotional State of Stampede Rodeo Bulls

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August 4, 2016

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Few bulls show signs of stress or anxiety just before bucking performance - A new study by a renowned animal welfare and behaviour expert at the University of Calgary looks at the stress levels of bucking bulls at the Calgary Stampede. The study — the first to examine the handling of bucking bulls before a rodeo performance — found that few bulls show signs of stress or anxiety. “The major conclusion of our study was that at this specific rodeo, the majority of bulls did not show behavioural indicators of fear prior to the performance,” says Dr. Ed Pajor, professor in animal behaviour and welfare at the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM) and Anderson-Chisholm Chair in Animal Care and Welfare. “The evidence does not support concerns that bulls were agitated prior to performance.”

FEI Signs Landmark Agreement with Olympic Channel

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June 24, 2016

The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), the global governing body for equestrian sport, announced on June 6, 2016, that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Olympic Channel. The FEI is one of 27 International Federations to have signed an agreement with the IOC to work together to bring sport to a massively increased television audience worldwide.