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Canadian Tik Maynard Takes Gold at Road to the Horse 2024

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March 28, 2024

Road to the Horse - The World Championship of Colt Starting saw an international array of horsemanship talent at Road to the Horse 2024, as fans witnessed various training methods from competitors around the world. From March 21-24, fans were on the edge of their seats at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena, as the world’s best colt starters competed for the World Championship of Colt Starting title and $135,000 in prize money. Throughout the event, one common theme was witnessed during the four days of competition — the horses always came first.

Canada’s Farmland Values Continued to Climb in 2023

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March 14, 2024

The average value of Canadian farmland continued its steady climb in 2023, increasing by 11.5 percent, slightly less than the 12.8 percent increase reported in 2022, according to the latest Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Farmland Values Report.

Spotlight on Equine Vet Practice in Canada

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March 11, 2024

Burwash Equine hosts a first-of-its-kind event, addressing critical shortages in Canadian Equine Veterinary Practice.

Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee Request Budget Increase

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March 8, 2024

An increase to Canadian sport funding, including equestrian, is needed to support organizational demands and address cost increases.

AQHA's Professional Horsemen Academy

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February 22, 2024

Canadians played a major role in a new program designed by the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) to support their Professional Horsemen Association, which was facilitated over two days in person in a workshop format hosted at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada from January 16 to 18, 2024.

Looking for Work? Canada’s Horse Industry Has Endless Job Opportunities

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December 15, 2023

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“There’s huge demand in Canada’s horse industry right now for grooms and caretakers,” says Gayle Ecker, Director of Equine Guelph at the University of Guelph in Ontario.

John Swales: First Canadian Rider to Join the NRCHA Million Dollar Club

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November 30, 2023

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John Swales is the first Canadian rider to win over $1 million in lifetime earnings in National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) classes and join the prestigious NRCHA Million Dollar Club. Swales earnings surpassed $1 million during the Alberta Reined Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity, Derby, & Cow Horse Show in Claresholm, Alberta at the end of August 2023. He’s only the 27th rider to achieve the feat.

The Sensational World of Therapeutic Riding

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November 29, 2023

What do you love about horses and riding? Is it the invigorating feeling of trotting? Is it the sight and sound of a whinnied greeting and head toss from your favourite friend? Or is it perhaps the comforting smell of the barn?

The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada Honoured

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October 18, 2023

The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada (DSC) is the proud recipient of the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) Outstanding Equine Sanctuary Award for 2023!

Eric Lamaze Suspended for Four Years Over Forged Medical Documents

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October 10, 2023

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The International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) announced on October 9, 2023, that it has suspended Eric Lamaze for four years because of his submission of fabricated documents in relation to his alleged cancer treatment.