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Thunderbird Show Park Announces Historic Ownership Transition

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March 26, 2026

The Tidball family — whose visionary stewardship has guided the world-class venue since 1973 — is passing ownership to the Mathesons, another local family deeply rooted in Langley’s business and sporting communities.

In Memoriam: Kenneth Peterson (1938-2006)

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March 18, 2026

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.

CanTRA News for Spring 2026 - Spotlight on New Brunswick

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March 6, 2026

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.

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.

Owner of Horses in Distress Pleads Guilty, Receives 15-Year Ban on Owning Animals

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November 28, 2025

On November 12, 2025, in provincial court in Vernon, BC, Sandra Nickolls entered a guilty plea to causing animals to be in distress, contrary to section 24(1) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (PCA).

Horse Council BC News for Winter 2025

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November 20, 2025

2025 BC 55+ Games - The 55+ Games were held September 9–13, 2025 at Beban Park in Nanaimo, featuring exciting equestrian disciplines including Working Equitation, Dressage, Western Dressage, and Working Hunter.