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Equestrian Canada 

Kenneth Peterson, a long-time supporter of Canadian show jumping and the former chairman of the Canadian Equestrian Team, passed away in Ottawa in February, following a long illness. He was 87. 

Born in the United Kingdom in 1938, Peterson came to Canada in 1967 and worked as a surgeon at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Toronto beginning in 1972.  

Campbellville, ON (March 6, 2026) – The agricultural equine sector makes a significant economic contribution nationally and provincially. The impact of the Ontario industry is diverse, with involvement in a variety of activities including, but not limited to farming, racing, performance, sport, recreation, therapy, tourism, education, pharmaceutical, and medical. In addition to the economic benefits, horses provide significant environmental advantages by grazing on land that is unsuitable for growing crops, thereby promoting natural land management, provincial greenspace, and sustainability of rural agricultural areas.

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The Equine Foundation of Canada (EFC), a small but influential charity dedicated to improving the welfare of horses nationwide, officially filed for dissolution effective December 31, 2025, bringing to a close more than four decades of volunteer-driven impact.

The Fredericton Therapeutic Riding Association ran an eight-week summer program with Under One Sky Friendship Centre, introducing youth to horses. One family shared this story after completing the program.

The Canadian Quarter Horse Association is proud to recognize three Canadian youth participants in the 2026 AQHA Ranch Horse Foundation Young Horse Development Program, a highly competitive initiative designed to develop practical horsemanship skills while showcasing the value of ranch-bred Quarter Horses.

Horse Council BC announces 2025 award winners and shares details on grants available to support BC equestrian clubs, trails, and education.

Ontario-Bred Pacer Earns Horse of the Year honours in Canada and United States

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