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Jaimie Holland represented Canada at the sixth annual 2010 FEI Young Rider World Cup Final, which was held at the CDI-W Frankfurt in Germany on December 15-19, 2010.



On the last day of competition, Holland, 21, of Caledon, ON, and her…

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It is with deep regret that Equine Canada (EC) acknowledges the passing of long-time member, coach, official, clinician and mentor, Jacqueline (Jacqui) Oldham, 72, of Langley, BC, after a courageous battle with cancer.



Jacqui was born in Bellevue, AB in 1938 and started riding as a young girl in Edmonton. By the age of 14, Jacqui directed her equestrian interest to dressage leading into a lifelong dedication to the sport.



Jacqueline continued on to accrue over 60 years of…

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December 17, 2010

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Canadian Eventers Continue to Succeed at International Competitions

Ottawa, ON—While Canadians everywhere were celebrating their eventing team’s silver medal finish at WEG, Canadian riders continued to record victories around the globe.

 

At the CCI2* Osberton International Three Day Event in Great Britain, held September 29–October 3, Kathryn Robinson, who currently…

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Ottawa, ON — Jump Canada is pleased to announce the members of the 2011 Jump Canada Talent Squad.  During the 2010 season, 13 Talent Squad qualifying competitions were held in the Eastern Division while 10 qualifying competitions comprised the Western Division.  The top five riders from each division form the 2011 Jump Canada Talent Squad.

 

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2011 Equine Canada Annual Convention Not to be Missed!

 

Ottawa, ON—The 2011 Equine Canada Annual Convention is set for January 24–31, 2011 at the Lord Elgin Hotel in Ottawa, ON.

 

For eight days, members of the equestrian community from across Canada will be able to participate in a selection of meetings, clinics, seminars, symposiums and forums tailored to the unique issues affecting…

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Ottawa, ON—Dressage Canada is pleased to announce the rehiring of Robert Dover as Technical Coach/Advisor on an interim basis, for the period of January 1 — April 1, 2011.

 

Robert Dover’s prior contract with Dressage Canada expired October 15, 2010. During his tenure and under his guidance, the Canadian Dressage Team achieved its highest placing at a world championships (seventh at the…

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Ottawa, ON—The Equine Canada Competitions and Officials Committees are pleased to announce the success of the Equine Canada Bronze Officials Subsidy Program in 2010.  Developed as a pilot in 2010, the Equine Canada Bronze Officials Subsidy Program awarded more than $6500 in funding to organizers of Equine Canada Bronze competitions.

 

Twenty two Bronze competitions in eight provinces representing the disciplines of hunter/jumper, endurance, driving,…

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Ottawa, ON—Canadian Eventing Committee is pleased to announce the 2011 Canadian National Eventing Team and Talent Squad. The Canadian Eventing High Performance Committee approved the list which recognizes performance results achieved at 2, 3 and 4 star CCI competitions and CIC 3 star competitions to November 11, 2010. Riders are listed in alphabetical order.

 

SHORT LIST

The 2011 Short List is comprised of horse/rider combinations which have proven through their…

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Dressage Canada Announces 2011 Short and Long Lists

 

Ottawa, Ontario—Dressage Canada is pleased to announce the 2011 Dressage Short and Long Lists. The horse/rider combinations were selected based on criteria that considered 2010 competition results.

 

The following horse/rider combinations have been identified as official members of the 2011

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December 14, 2010

 

Canada's Equine Code of Practice to be Updated by Diverse Committee of Stakeholders

 

Ottawa, ON—Equine Canada is pleased to announce the Equine Code Development Committee of 18 stakeholder representatives from eight provinces has been finalized and the next stage of revising the Code of Practice for Horses, last developed in 1998, can begin. Following the nationally recognized…

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December 13, 2010

Yann Candele Currently Top Canadian in World Cup Standings

Ottawa, ON—Yann Candele of Caledon, ON, closes out the 2010 season currently ranked as the top Canadian in the North American World Cup League standings.

In Toronto at the Royal Horse Show, Candele collected 10 points for his…

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Para-Equestrian Canada Announces 2011 Election Results

 

Ottawa, ON—Para-Equestrian Canada is pleased to announce the 2011 election results for positions on the Canadian Para-Equestrian Committee (CPEC).

Jane James of Duncan, BC, and Isabel Reinertson of Salmon Arm, BC, both current CPEC members and were nominated by the general Para-Equestrian Canada membership and subsequently elected by acclamation for two-year-terms on the Committee.…

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Vince capped off a successful competition season with her top horse, Frieda, by winning the 2010 Jump Canada Series. During a special presentation at Toronto’s Royal Horse Show, Vince received the Jump Canada Series trophy, generously donated by Barbara Anderson, and a $10,000 cash award, sponsored by Jump Canada, to be invested by the rider into a development program…

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Voting is now underway for the 2011 Equine Canada Director-at-Large election. Members of Equine Canada are eligible to vote for the Director-at-Large position provided that individual is 18 years-of-age or older in the year of election.

Voting may be completed in one of two ways. Members must visit the Equine Canada website at www.equinecanada.ca and either logon using their Equine…

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Ottawa, ON—Equine Canada is pleased to announce Jack de Wit has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Trails Federation, enhancing and strengthening Equine Canada’s voice for recreational trail riders across the country.

Mr. de Wit, who is an Equine Canada (EC) Board Member and Chair of the EC Recreation Council, has held Observer…

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Ottawa, Ontario— Jaimie Holland will represent Canada at the sixth annual 2010 FEI Young Rider World Cup Finals, which will be held at the CDI-W Frankfurt in Germany on December 15-19, 2010.

Holland, 21, of Caledon, ON, was identified by the FEI as the Canadian representative for the World Cup based on her 2010 results at FEI competitions. She will be competing against the top young riders from around the world. Riders will get a taste of truly international, world-class competition at this… Continue

Canadian Reining Committee Announces New Chair

 

Ottawa, ON—The Canadian Reining Committee (CRC) is pleased to announce that Gary Yaghdjian is…

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