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Ontario Horse Council Seeks Unified Voice for Province’s Equine Industry

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July 24, 2026

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A proposed province-wide organization is working to bring Ontario’s diverse horse community together under one voice and secure greater recognition for the sector’s economic, agricultural and social contributions.

Canada Sending Its First Working Equitation Team to World Championships

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July 8, 2026

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Working Equitation Canada (WECan) has selected four riders and one alternate for Canada’s first team to compete at a working equitation world championship.

Harness Racing Will Return to BC in September 2026

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July 8, 2026

New Desert Park Raceway to launch fall 2026 racing season in the Okanagan Valley.

AHA Celebrates Canada’s National Arabian Championship

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June 25, 2026

Ten Days of Premier Competition Will Celebrate the Strength, Heritage, and

Future of the Arabian Horse in Canada

Greenwood Village, CO, June 16th, 2026 — The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is proud to formally recognize and support the 2026 Canada’s National Arabian Championship, taking place August 6th–15th, 2026 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba.

In Memoriam: Stephen Clarke (1955–2026)

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June 17, 2026

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Stephen Clarke, one of the most respected figures in British and international Dressage and a man whose influence shaped generations of judges, riders and officials, passed away on June 13, 2026.

Horse Expo Canada’s Elite Horsemanship Summit

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May 29, 2026

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Balancing results while doing right by the horse - Over 500 rapt horse lovers sat and listened to the two-hour long Elite Horsemanship Summit at Horse Expo Canada in Red Deer, Alberta on April 24, 2026.

The Future of Quarter Horse Activity in Canada

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May 22, 2026

Strong Locally, United Nationally - Beginning January 1, 2027, the structure supporting Quarter Horse activity in Canada will evolve. With the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) recognizing Canadian provincial affiliates directly within its regional framework, the Canadian Quarter Horse community is entering a new chapter, one that places increased emphasis on local leadership, supported by a strong and collaborative national voice.