Equinews

Canadian Youth Represented in the AQHA Ranch Horse Foundation Young Horse Development Program

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March 6, 2026

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 News for Spring 2026

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March 5, 2026

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

Unbeaten Beau Jangles Makes History

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March 5, 2026

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

In Memoriam: David Gwilym Reed (1937–2026)

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February 10, 2026

By Megan Reed and Laurie Harris, his daughters

The family of Dr. David Gwilym Reed of Vernon, British Columbia, is deeply saddened to announce his passing on February 2, 2026, at the age of 88.

Dave was born October 30, 1937, to Wilfred and Margaret Reed of Vancouver, youngest brother to Morfydd (Leschiutta) and Beryl (Underhill).

During his “tween” school years, Dave met his lifetime partner, Wendy Fox. They graduated from Magee High School in 1955 and were married in 1961.

Study Finds Early Life Exposure Protects Against Sweet Itch

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December 17, 2025

ITHACA, NY (December 16, 2025) — Horses exposed early in life to an allergen were less likely to react when exposed again later in life, according to a new study of Icelandic horses at Cornell that has implications for human allergies.

New Legislation Targets Animal Cruelty Images and Child Exploitation

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December 10, 2025

OTTAWA, ON (December 9, 2025) — In a landmark move for child and animal protection, the Canadian government has introduced Bill C-16, the Protecting Victims Act, which will criminalize the distribution of animal sexual abuse images nationwide.

Vancouver’s Hastings Racecourse to Shut Down

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December 9, 2025

Live thoroughbred racing at Hastings Racecourse, a 133-year-old fixture in British Columbia’s horse racing and agricultural community, is ending after Great Canadian Entertainment said it will discontinue operations following the province’s decision to terminate the slot-machine revenue stream that has helped support BC’s racing sector for about two decades — funding that ends Jan. 31, 2026.