Adam Chambers BVMS, Manager of Veterinary Services with the Ontario Racing Commision, is advising that there have been confirmed reports of EHV-1 in two standardbreds in Ontario, from horses that either were or are at the Campbellville Training Centre.   Due to the infectious nature of this disease it is important that decisive measures be taken to protect our equine athletes  Therefore, no horses that are or were stabled at the affected training centre from April 29 2013 be allowed to race in Ontario until further…
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The Ontario Horse Racing Industry Association (OHRIA) is conducting a survey that is designed to gather information with which to present an accurate picture of the personal effect the cancellation of SARP has had on the horse racing and breeding industry in Ontario. While industry participants may be aware of the devastating effects the OLG’s decision to cancel SARP has had on our once vibrant industry, OHRIA is hoping to obtain tangible figures which represent the true economic and social cost the OLG’s decisions have…
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Guelph, Ontario – May 9, 2013 – Have you ever wondered why some horses can naturally excel at a certain discipline while others cannot? Or why some breeds of horses are more susceptible to illness than others? Equine Guelph will be offering students the opportunity to understand the importance of genetics and how it can influence a horse’s ability to perform or render it susceptible to certain diseases, unsoundness or even a genetic disorder with its 12-week course, Equine Genetics. Since the mapping of the…
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Dressage Canada is pleased to announce the successful athletes selected as recipients of the Dressage Canada Bursary and Dressage Canada Youth Bursary Awards. Supported by the Dressage Canada Levy Fund the Bursary Program recognizes the difficulty athletes face as they strive to continue their dressage education. The Program was developed to encourage athletes to accomplish their goals in the sport of dressage. The following athlete was awarded the Dressage Canada Bursary in the amount of $2,500. Allegra Hohm, of Edmonton, AB, is a 23-year-old university student…
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Canadian 2012 Olympic duo, Jessica Phoenix and Exponential rode to a spectacular victory in the CCI 3* division at the Jersey Fresh Three Day Event held in Allentown, New Jersey, USA, May 8 – 12, 2013. After earning a score of 52.7 in the dressage test, Phoenix, of Cannington, ON. and Exponential, her 15-year-old Canadian Thoroughbred gelding, started the cross-country day in fourth place. The pair quickly moved up the leader board into second after being one of only two double clear trips over the…
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The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) has been notified of a confirmed case of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), caused by equine herpes virus 1 (EHV-1), in Wellington County. A blood sample from a horse with severe neurological signs tested positive for EHV-1 neuropathogenic pathotype in early April. The horse was euthanized. After discussion with the veterinarian, the stable manager voluntarily placed the premises under a self-imposed quarantine to reduce the risk of viral spread. To date, there have been no further reports of…
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Canadians Jacqueline Brooks and Jaimey Irwin battled it out against the best dressage athletes from around the world, vying to be counted among the finest in their field at the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final, held April 24-28 in Gothenburg, SWE. The 2012 Olympic duo, Brooks of Cedar Valley, ON, and D Niro, Brookhaven Dressage Inc.’s 14-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding sired by D-Day, earned one of the highly coveted spots in the renowned Grand Prix Freestyle, having qualified on a score of 67.356%…
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It’s all about horses on Saturday, June 1, 2013 as Horse Day trots into Toronto and Ottawa to celebrate all things equine while introducing the public to riding in a safe, fun environment. “If you love horses this is the event for you,” says Dianne Graham, executive director of the Ontario Equestrian Federation, the host of Toronto Horse Day. “We want to reach out to aspiring riders and help them turn an interest into a life-long passion. Horse Day is an opportunity for experienced riders…
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Canada has been invited to participate in the 2013 endurance test event for the 2014 World Equestrian Games, which will be a 120-km 2* event to be held at Sartilly, France on Aug. 16, 2013. The Endurance Canada International Committee (ECI) invites riders to declare they are interested in competing in the 2013 Test Event by sending an e-mail by April 19, 2013 at 4 p.m. (Ottawa time) to Wendy Gayfer, Program Coordinator Non-Olympic FEI Disciplines, WGayfer@equinecanada.ca, indicating they would like to be considered as a participant,…
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On April 11, 2013, the Ontario SPCA charged a Markdale woman with four counts of animal cruelty under the Ontario SPCA Act. The charges are as follows; One count for causing distress to an animal; One count for failing to comply with an Order; Two counts for failing to provide standards of care as outline under the Ontario SPCA Act. Since February 2013 the Ontario SPCA has been diligently working with an Owner to try to provide care for the horses on the property. The…
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