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Ontario News:

    August 19, 2008

    Ashley Holzer Places 14th at 2008 Olympic Games: Hong Kong, China --- Ashley Holzer of Toronto, ON, ended her third Olympic bid in 14th place individually at the 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong, China. Holzer was one of 15 athletes from the original starting field of 47 to qualify for the Individual Final... [read more]

    Only Two Days Left!: Calgary, AB --- Are you interested in your horses' respiratory health? The University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is conducting exciting research in Alberta on the prevalence, risk factors and cost of equine respiratory diseases. Respiratory disease represents the second most common reason owners seek veterinary consultation and... [read more]

    August 18, 2008

    Silver for Canadian Equestrian Show Jumpers: Hong Kong, China --- Exactly 40 years after Canada earned its only Olympic team show jumping medal, the Canadian team stood on the medal podium today. Under the most unlikely conditions, having lost one horse to injury earlier in the day, Canada met the powerful American team in a... [read more]

    Canadian Show Jumping Team Tied for Fourth at 2008 Olympic Games: Hong Kong, China --- Canada is tied for fourth position following the first of two rounds of team show jumping competition held Sunday, August 17, at the 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong, China. In an extremely close race, Switzerland and the United States are tied for first place... [read more]

    Canadian Olympic Show Jumpers in the Heat of Battle for Medals: Hong Kong, China --- It was a wide open contest to the end, but Canada's equestrians will advance to tomorrow's team show jumping medal final in a tie for fourth place. They are virtually assured of Canada's best team show jumping finish in twenty years. After round one,... [read more]


Canadian News:

    August 18, 2008

    Kelowna Rider Triumphs at Canadian Nationals: Sundre, AB --- Elroy Karius of Kelowna, BC and his six year-old equine partner Jolly Holiday “Doc” captured the 50-mile endurance ride at the Rocky Mountain Challenge – 2008 Canadian Nationals August 2, 2008. The endurance ride was one of the eight events hosted over five days of competition which... [read more]

    Rocky Mountain Challenge - Team Alberta Wins GOLD: Sundre, AB --- Auto body shop owner, Dave Getzinger of Drayton Valley, AB had the ride of his life in the 50-mile endurance competition at the Rocky Mountain Challenge – 2008 Canadian Nationals August 2, 2008 held at Red Deer River Ranches, Sundre, AB The event requires riders to... [read more]

    Alberta Sweeps Seven Team Medals at the Canadian Nationals: Calgary, AB --- The Rocky Mountain Challenge - 2008 Canadian Nationals represented over 170 long distance riders from across Canada and the United States from July 31 - August 4, 2008. Three sports crowned their Canadian Champions: competitive trail riding, endurance and ride n’ tie. The events were hosted at... [read more]

    August 14, 2008

    Mario Deslauriers Named CAVALOR 'Athlete of the Month' for July: Bromont, QC --- Deslauriers of Bromont, Quebec kicked off the month of July with a second place finish, on July 6, in the $175,000 Chrysler Classic Derby at the Spruce Meadows North American Tournament riding Paradigm, his 14-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding. On July 27, at the... [read more]

    Getting Started with Horses Returns!: After a successful run in the fall of 2007, the Horse Industry Association of Alberta is launching its 2008 “Hoofin’ Around” tour with seminars for new or prospective horse owners in six Alberta locations. The evening seminars cover the topics: Myths, Mysteries and Miseries; Choosing Your Path; What... [read more]


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