Montreal-born Vicki Pappas, Chair of Longrun Thoroughbred Adoption Society in Hillsburgh, has been inducted into the 2021 Canadian Racing Hall of Fame in the category of Thoroughbred Builder.
Equine
Horse road and trail safety: be seen, be aware, be safe
The nice weather is finally here and with it comes that urge to get out on your horse.
COVID-19 adaption is like ‘flying lead change’ for equine industry
WELLINGTON COUNTY – A flying lead change is the equestrian term for a natural gymnastic…
Firing up the forge: the farrier trade in Ontario
ORANGEVILLE – The trade of a farrier can be rigorous and demanding. As one of the world’s…
Ontario supporting equine businesses impacted by COVID-19 to keep horses fed, maintained
WOODSTOCK – The Government of Ontario is spending up to $3 million through the Equine…
Susan Strachan Johnson presents Equimanity
ABOYNE – Local artist Susan Strachan Johnson responds to the art of Leonardo da Vinci, George…
Local psychotherapist uses horses in therapy
ERIN – The connection between a horse and rider is a well discussed topic, but what about the…
Mount Forest equestrian facility opens amidst pandemic
MOUNT FOREST – A new owner opened an equestrian facility in Mount Forest in the middle of the…
COVID-19 pandemic bringing many horse communities together in an unforgettable way
GUELPH – The Equine Information Source (EIS), is a team of undergraduate research assistants…
Erin Agricultural Society postpones the 2020 Horse Heritage Awards
ERIN – The Erin Agricultural Society (EAS) has postponed the 2020 Horse Heritage Hall of Fame…
Horse breeders win lawsuit against OLG; government may appeal
TORONTO - A Superior Court judge has ruled that the Ontario government must pay compensation to breeders of standardbred horses for damages incurred after the abrupt cancellation of the Slots at Racetracks program (SARP).
For the Herd initiative makes strides toward fundraising goal
GUELPH – In two short months, just over 30 per cent of a $500,000 fundraising goal has been…
Cryopreservation of stem cells to be used for cartilage repair?
GUELPH – Cryopreservation is the next exciting stage of research in stem cell therapy. Dr.…
Local student wins $5,000 for Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre
PUSLINCH– Samantha Hounsome, a Grade 10 Waterdown District High School student, recently won $5,000 for her favourite charity, Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre, through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI).
Experts say COVID-19, hot weather impacting horse breeding this year
GUELPH - The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on innumerable businesses and organizations since mid-March - and horse breeders are certainly not immune to the fallout.