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Canadian Horse Industry Remains Vigilant Amid New U.S. Tariff Changes

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April 18, 2025

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On April 2, 2025, United States President Donald Trump announced a sweeping expansion of global tariffs, including reciprocal tariffs aimed at countries that currently impose trade restrictions on U.S. goods. The announcement stirred immediate concern in Canada, especially within the horse industry, where speculation had been growing for months about the possible implications of such trade measures.

Spruce Meadows Royal News: Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh Becomes Royal Patron of Spruce Meadows

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April 10, 2025

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 (Spruce Meadows) — Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh has become Royal Patron of Spruce Meadows, the renowned Canadian show jumping venue, in Calgary, Alberta.

Equestrian Events and Quotas for LA28 Olympic Games Confirmed

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April 9, 2025

Lausanne (SUI), 9 April, 2025 — Jumping, Dressage and Eventing, the Olympic equestrian disciplines since 1912, will be part of the competition at the Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) Olympic Games. The equestrian program will consist of six medal events: a Team and an Individual medal event in each of the three disciplines.

Supporting Communication Skills in the Therapeutic Riding Arena

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March 12, 2025

Building communication skills is the first step toward helping children and adults with special needs develop their full potential... if that first step is on horseback, so much the better! Supporting communication skills allows everyone to “get their message across.”

CQHA Honours Outstanding Achievements

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March 12, 2025

The Canadian Quarter Horse Association (CQHA) has long been a cornerstone of Canada's equestrian community, dedicated to promoting and supporting the American Quarter Horse breed across the nation. Through a variety of programs and events, the CQHA fosters a sense of unity and excellence among breeders, riders, and enthusiasts.

Spotlight On Equine Vet Practice in Canada

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March 11, 2025

A weekend to highlight the positives in equine veterinary practice - Burwash Equine Services in Cochrane, Alberta hosted the second annual Spotlight: Equine Vet Practice in Canada event on January 11-12, 2025.

Canadian Olympic Champion Lamaze Suspended Until 2031

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March 11, 2025

Retired Canadian show jumper Eric Lamaze has been suspended from the sport until 2031 after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) imposed a second four-year ban in a human anti-doping case initiated by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI).