Equestrian

• Dressage attracting dedicated Manitoba riders

  An intricate style of equestrian isn't super common in the province, but the small group of riders is finding joy and international success.

  Canada

  Jan 2, 2025
  
• Okanagan equestrian team jumps toward Olympic aspirations

  Ava Mikkelsen and Marshmellow are the perfect team, and together, Ava's dream of one day competing in the Olympics is that much closer to becoming a reality.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2023
  
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• Fifth annual Barrel Bash a success

  Equestrians from the Kingston, Ont., area all the way into Quebec participated in Hot 2 Trot Stables' fifth annual Barrel Bash this weekend, where over $40,000 in prizes were won.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2022
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• Equine community making ‘significant’ contribution to Alberta economy: report

  According to newly-released research findings from a study initiative by the Alberta Equestrian Federation (AEF), the industry is a major contributor to the provincial economy.

  Economy

  Sep 21, 2022
• Why you may see obstacle course racing at the Olympics – and not equestrian

  Obstacle course racing looks set to be voted in as the replacement for the equestrian element in the modern pentathlon at the Olympic Games from 2028.

  Sports

  May 2, 2022
• Sumo statue removed from Olympic course over concerns it spooked the horses

  The wrestler’s wedgied backside was the first thing in sight for horse and human as they came around a turn.

  Sports

  Aug 6, 2021
• Germany’s Julia Krajewski becomes first female Olympic champion in equestrian eventing

  Women have competed in equestrian at the Olympics since 1952, but this is the first time a woman has won gold in Eventing.

  Sports

  Aug 2, 2021
• Jessica Springsteen, Bruce’s daughter, joins U.S. Olympic equestrian team

  Jessica Springsteen, 29, will make her Olympic debut as a member of Team USA's equestrian jumping team.

  Trending

  Jul 7, 2021
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• Shevchenko turns amputation into inspiration for Paralympic dressage dream

  After having her right leg amputated below the knee, Tanya Shevchenko rediscovered her love of riding horses and now hopes to compete in para-dressage at the 2024 Paralympics.

  Sports

  Apr 5, 2021
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• Equestrian athlete from Fort Saskatchewan dies after fall during U.S. competition

  An Alberta athlete has died following a fall during an equestrian competition in Florida on Saturday.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2020