Equinews

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.

By Ann Caine 

Congratulations to Margaret Tibbo!

On January 27, 2026, Margaret “Muggs” Tibbo, CanTRA’s Vice President, was honoured with The Order of Newfoundland and Labrador! She has devoted more than four decades advancing inclusion in sport for persons with disabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador. Her vision and leadership have transformed the province’s sporting community, ensuring that individuals of all abilities have opportunities to participate and compete.

The Kamloops 2026 55+ BC Games will feature dressage, ranch horse, driving, and mountain trail competitions, plus HCBC officials clinics and a new online learning platform.

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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.

Canadian equestrian sport has lost one of its defining figures with the passing of Thomas Franklin “Tom” Gayford on April 26, 2026, at the age of 97. An Olympic gold medalist, master horseman, and influential builder of the sport, Gayford’s legacy spans generations and reaches far beyond his own remarkable competitive achievements.

Potomac Horse Fever Canada, PHF horses Canada, equine diseases Canada, horse health summer, equine colitis, horse vaccination Canada, insect-borne horse disease, equine biosecurity

What Every Horse Owner Should Know - As summer arrives, veterinarians and horse owners across Canada grow increasingly concerned about Potomac Horse Fever (PHF). Once rare, the disease is appearing more often in regions north of the United States. Potomac is now considered endemic in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Alberta, and British Columbia.

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A recent study confirms that tightening a horse’s noseband may do more than change appearance or control the mouth — it may also affect the horse’s movement.

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