Equinews

AHA Celebrates Canada’s National Arabian Championship

Updated:

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)

Updated:

June 17, 2026

FEI

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

Horse Expo Canada, Tik Maynard, Elite Horsemanship Summit, horse training clinic, Canadian horse industry

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.

CanTRA News for Summer 2026 - Congratulations to Margaret Tibbo!

Updated:

May 22, 2026

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.

Kamloops 2026 55+ BC Games to Feature Equestrian Competition and Officials Clinics

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May 21, 2026

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.

In Memoriam: Thomas Franklin “Tom” Gayford (1928–2026)

Updated:

April 29, 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.