2025 Road to the Horse - Dustin Sippola, a rancher from Cardston, Alberta put in an exceptional effort in the Wild Card Challenge on his first experience with Road to the Horse (RTTH), but ended just shy of a competitor’s spot, losing to Buster McLaury of Texas who went on to finish second overall.
Renowned Horseman and Mentor to Canada’s Quarter Horse Industry - Joe Carter, a celebrated figure in Canada’s Quarter Horse industry, passed away on April 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of mentorship, expertise, and passion for horses.
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.
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.
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.
