Equestrian News

Akaash Maharaj Stands Down as CEO of Equine Canada

It is with sincere regret that Equine Canada reports that Akaash Maharaj has announced his decision to stand down from his post as our Chief Executive Officer. Akaash accepted the position of CEO in 2008, stating that he would remain in the role for one quadrennial cycle.

More Bad News for Britain's Olympic Showjumping Team & Carl Hester's Narrow Escape

Great Britain's showjumping's medal prospects have been dealt a few blows after 3 of their leading horses were grabbed by Saudi Arabia and Australia over the holiday season.

Dressage Masterclass with Edward Gal & Hans Peter Minderhoud

Australia's The Horse Magazine gives a report on the clinic given by Edward Gal and Hans Peter Minderhoud at 2011 Equitana. "I swore the 2010 Melbourne Equitana was going to be my last, my very last Equitana, but the temptation of a master class with Edward Gal and Hans Peter Minderhoud was too hard to resist."

Great Britain's Ben Maher Loses Top Young Showjumper

Ben Maher has lost one of his top young horses, Balvara - a five-year-old touted as a 2016 Olympic prospect- in what appears to be a freak heart attack.

Michael Stone on the Winter Equestrian Festival & the importance of Nations Cups

An interesting exclusive interview on WorldofShowjumping.com with Michael Stone, president for the company Equestrian Sport Productions he is responsible for the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida – the largest and longest running horse show in the world - and former Secretary General of the FEI.