Equinews

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.

In Memoriam: Moffat Dunlap (March 1941 — September 2023)

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October 6, 2023

By Kathy Smith

We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Moffat Dunlap on September 11, 2023, at the age of 82.

A 20-year member of the Canadian Equestrian Team, Dunlap helped the team to a bronze medal win at the 1967 Pan-American Games, and the team gold medal at the 1970 World Championships in La Baule, France. He was twice inducted into the Jump Canada Hall of Fame: as an individual in the Builder category in 2015, and with show jumping team members Jim Day, Jimmy Day, and Jim Elder in 2018.

2023 Royal Horse Show - From Polo to Bush Poets, There's Something for Everyone

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October 6, 2023

The Royal Horse Show will once again showcase the unique partnership of the horse as it returns from November 3 to 12, 2023, as part of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in downtown Toronto, ON.

New Study Provides Insights Into the Socio-Economic Impact of the Canadian Equine Sector

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September 27, 2023

The Canadian equine sector contributes over $8.7 billion to Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP), while also benefitting Canadians and the environment, a recent report from Equestrian Canada (EC) has found.

Alberta Releases Wild Horse Management Plan

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September 27, 2023

More than 1,400 wild horses call Alberta home, and now the province has developed a new management plan meant to encourage the sustainability of the horses and address their impact on the ecosystem.

Team Canada at the 2023 American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup

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September 14, 2023

Now in its fourth decade, the American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup is a biannual event that packs a lot into ten short days. For Canadian youth who are competitive in American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA)-sanctioned competition and their alliance partner disciplines, becoming a member of Team Canada is a goal they typically set for themselves very early on in their youth equestrian careers.