James Atkinson, of Mountain Road, Man., has been named to the Pan Am Games eventing squad.

Equine Herpes Virus (EHV), type 1, outbreak has been linked to horses that competed at the National Cutting Horse Association Western National Championships in Ogden, Utah. in early May. Confirmed cases have been found in California, Colorado and Washington among horses who competed at the event.  EHV-1 is also known as the “neurologic” mutation of … Read more →

Equine Canada is giving members the opportunity to have a say in the 2012 rules, but the deadline is fast approaching. EC says, “If there is an amendment or new rule you feel should be considered for inclusion in 2012, please fill in the rule change suggestion form and submit it before May 31st.” You … Read more →

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The May issue of Hoofbeats Magazine is now available. – See the cover – See the table of contents

On April 27, new funding for Brandon’s Keystone Centre in the form of a one-time grant for $200,000 was announced. The province has committed $100,000 through the Rural Economic Development Initiatives fund (REDI), and the city is matching that contribution. “Together with the city, we are partnering to provide an investment to the Keystone Centre … Read more →

Congrats to Aaron Ralston who came out on top of this year’s NAERIC Trainer’s Challenge at Horse3.  After three days of training, the first time competitor came out on top of this popular event at Horse3.