Equestrian News

Heroes of the Horse

The inaugural Heroes of the Horse Awards was held at the Stratford Festival Theatre, December 8, 2002. The one-hour, 45-minute "Academy Awards for horses" honoured exemplary cultural contributions made in the name of the horse, recognizing world-class efforts in the categories of Film, Music, Literature, Sport, Medicine, Philanthropy, and Commerce.

FEI World Children's Final

The 2002 Final of the Children's worldwide Jumping series took place from 3 to 8 December, at the show grounds of the Brasilia's Equestrian Society.

Karen Cudmore Top Canadian at Toronto’s Royal Horse Show

Victoria’s Karen Cudmore was the top Canadian in the $20,000 International Jumper Challenge at the Royal Horse Show, November 8-17.

Penny Rowland and Canadian Eventing Team off to Strong Start

Penny Rowland of Orangeville, ON, and the Canadian Eventing Team are off to a strong start following the opening day of three day eventing competition at the 2002 World Equestrian Games in Jerez, Spain.

Germany Wins Gold - USA Silver - Spain Bronze

It's official, Germany has won the Gold medal in the Team Dressage Competition at the World Equestrian Games. USA has won a well-deserved Silver Medal and the host country Spain has won their first Bronze. The Canadian Team finished in 9th position.

Germany Still Holding Onto Lead - USA Second

The medal positions remain unchanged after the third rider for each country in the Team Competition for the World Championship in Dressage. Germany is still leading the Team Championship from the United States. Spain is in for a sensation with the first World Championship medal in sight on their home turf.

Record crowds at 119th National Horse Show and Jumping Under The Stars

The stands were full to capacity during the day on Friday. As evening arrived with the Black Tie Gala Jumping Under the Stars, the crowd was overflowing and extremely enthusiastic.

Irish Rider 4th in Grand Prix - Munich Indoors CDI*** Germany

Waylon Roberts Invited to Brazil For FEI World Children’s Jumper Final

Jump Canada wishes Waylon Roberts the best of luck at the FEI World Children’s Jumping Final in Brasília, Brazil, December 3rd to 8th, 2002.

Aachen Horse Academy

Established in May 2002 as an independent foundation, AHA aims at the relationship of horse and man as a fundamental dimension of civilisation and culture