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Canadian-Bred Quarter Horses Excel at 2021 Youth World Results

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August 26, 2021

It can be said that breeding horses is not for the faint of heart. It takes a lot of time, energy, and perseverance to develop a foal into a competent athlete, let alone one that can shine in world class competition. Yet six Canadian breeding operations proved again this past summer that Canada is quite capable of breeding such horses.

Tokyo 2020 Show Jumping Team Results

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August 9, 2021

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A Golden Moment for Swedish Show Jumping - It’s almost a century since Sweden last won Olympic Jumping Team gold, and when they did it on August 7, 2021 they did it with both style and grace.

Mario Deslauriers Finishes in 22nd Place at Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

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August 8, 2021

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Canadian Olympic veteran Mario Deslauriers, 56, of New York, NY, and Bardolina 2 (Clarimo x Landos) spared no effort for a 22nd-place finish in the Jumping Individual Final on August 4, 2021, at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.

Colleen Loach Finishes 28th Overall in Eventing at Tokyo 2020 Olympics

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August 8, 2021

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Colleen Loach of Dunham, QC, and Qorry Blue d’Argouges had a performance to be proud of in the final jumping phase of eventing competition, held August 2, 2021, at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.

Equine Athletes Arriving in Japan for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

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July 16, 2021

July 15, 2021 – Thirty-six horses flew into Japan last night – the first full cargo load of horses ever to land in Haneda, the waterfront airport that serves the greater Tokyo area and which is now welcoming a very different group of Olympic athletes.

Canadians Hit it Big at Adequan Global Dressage Festival 3

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February 5, 2021

Canadian dressage and para-dressage athletes earned a bevy of above-70% scores during the third week of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF), held Jan. 27-31, 2021, in Wellington, FL.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Equestrian Industry Resources

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May 5, 2020

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Below are up to date links of Statements and Resources, for Canadian Equestrians,.

Spruce Meadows Cancels 'Masters' Tournament

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May 5, 2020

This decision is made with heavy hearts and an acute awareness of the significant ripple effects. Our flagship ‘Masters’ Tournament was scheduled to be a “best ever” edition in 2020. Highlights were to include the world’s best horses and riders competing at the biggest tournament in show jumping, wonderful shopping, exhibits and entertainment programs. These included the RCMP Musical Ride, Fire Fit, the World Blacksmith Championships, Friday’s ‘Evening of the Horse’, military colour and the wonderful voices of the Tenors, just to touch the surface.

Equestrian Canada Statement on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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March 17, 2020

Equestrian Canada (EC) is closely monitoring news from the World Health Organization, Canadian sport system partners, national and local authorities to help minimize the effects of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we endeavour to provide the best possible level of service while simultaneously protecting the health and well being of our community and employees.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Forces Kentucky Derby to Reschedule to September 5, 2020

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March 17, 2020

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The 146th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be rescheduled from May 2, 2020, to September 5, 2020, and the 146th Longines Kentucky Oaks will be rescheduled from May 1, 2020, to September 4, 2020. These dates are contingent upon final approval from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, which we expect to receive on Thursday, March 19.