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Lindsay Kellock has represented Canada on some of dressage's biggest stages, from winning a Pan American Games Team Gold medal to competing at the Tokyo Olympics. Her career has been shaped by dedication to the sport and the meaningful partnerships...

Sharon Buffitt's para dressage career has taken her to the highest levels of the sport, including representing Canada at the World Equestrian Games, ranking 12th in the world, and earning a place at multiple Paralympic Games. Today, Sharon is building...

The Canadian Cowgirls Drill Team brings speed, precision, and unmistakable red-and-white rodeo energy to arenas across Canada and the United States. With flags flying, their performances showcase the trust, timing, and athleticism required of both rider and horse. Since the...

Canadian FEI CCI4* rider Jamie Kellock has built her eventing career through determination, family support, and a deep commitment to developing horses for the demands of high-performance sport. Raised in a dressage-focused family outside Toronto, Jamie found her own path...

Upper-level dressage rider Denielle Gallagher-Legriffon has built her career through years of dedication, hard work, and international experience. Her journey has led to an impressive résumé, including Nations Cup team appearances, multiple Olympic shortlist selections, and Grand Prix wins at...

Jim Greendyk is a reining trainer and educator based in Scottsdale, Arizona whose path into the western performance horse industry was anything but traditional. He built his program the hard way—one ride, one client, and one opportunity at a time....

Canadian eventer Claudia Iannuccilli has built a successful riding and coaching career—but she didn't follow the traditional playbook. She develops off-track Thoroughbreds and competes them barefoot at the FEI level, approaching horse management with a philosophy centered on long-term soundness,...

Horse owners often wonder what supplements their horse actually needs to stay healthy and perform well. While feed rooms are often filled with products promising support for gut health, joints, [...]

The two-time Olympic athlete and Pan American Games Team Silver Medalist has been named to six national teams, developed over 25 horses to the national Grand Prix level and is still competing as one of Canada's most successful international riders....

At the highest levels of show jumping, careers are often shaped by timing, talent, and chance encounters. For Bretton Chad and Charlie Jones, that defining moment came during an international competition—an unexpected meeting that would change the course of their...

Ali Ramsay is a small-town Canadian making a big impact on the international show jumping circuit. The 2022 Canadian Showjumping Champion is one of Canada's most consistent riders on the North American CSI circuit, making an impressive 118 starts in...

Treats play a meaningful role in strengthening the bond between caregivers and their horses, offering a way to reinforce trust and encourage positive behavior. They can also serve as an effective tool in equine training, as using treats in training...

Emerging equine research is the cornerstone of expanding our understanding of equine health, nutrition, management, and performance. This growing body of research provides valuable insights for veterinarians, equine professionals, and researchers seeking to apply evidence-based approaches in both clinical and...

"In the womb," is how FEI dressage trainer and athlete Allie Schmidt jokingly describes the start of her equestrian career. Allie's mother has been an avid rider throughout her adult life and passed her passion for horses on to her...

Camille Bergeron isn't sitting back, but she is enjoying the ride. The Grand Prix dressage rider has a long list of early-career highlights, and over the past two years, an air of excitement has grown around Bergeron's development as an...

At Mad Barn, we’re passionate about supporting horse owners through research and equine expertise, providing education and solutions for equine health and nutrition. We were thrilled to join Elisa Walfish from the Data Driven Equestrian this past December to answer...

Canadian showjumper Sean Jobin enjoys data-driven success - Sean Jobin's efficiency in the saddle jumps out. His cues are subtle and effective, his sightline is up and ahead, and his navigation of obstacles is confident and smooth. On course, as...

Megan Shea has always been about horses. As a nine-year-old, her father took her to The Royal Winter Fair, Canada's premier indoor agricultural fair and equestrian event. She describes the feeling as she watched the horses on the show-lit ring...

Every 2 years, equine professionals gather at the Equine Science Society (ESS), an international meeting, to share new research and exchange ideas. The first ESS meeting was held in 1960 and included a group of 27 equine nutritionists and physiologists...

Ionophores are compounds commonly used as additives in feeds for cattle, poultry, and other commercially raised animals. While these compounds are beneficial for certain animals, horses metabolize ionophores differently, making them susceptible to negative effects if exposed to toxic doses....

It was a long shot, with the odds stacked squarely against them. After failing to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, Canada's Eventing Team was at risk of missing out on a team spot for Paris 2024. Missing the...

Kendal Lehari is passionate about all things horses. She has an unwavering drive to succeed and the tenacity to make things happen. From raising and training promising foals to re-training racehorses into top-level Eventing athletes, Kendal has the patience to...

Karl Slezak, a member of the Canadian Eventing Team, is one of those people who immediately makes you feel comfortable and eager to hear his story. His calm demeanour and friendly approach invite you into his life. And his life...

Mike Winter, a member of the Canadian Eventing Team and a world-class equestrian athlete, doesn’t want to talk about his successes, his equestrian business in England, or even much about his competition experience. Instead, Mike wants to focus on the...

Photo: Cealy Tetley 2023 You might call it serendipity — when everything falls into place and something extraordinary happens. Lindsay Traisnel, a life-long equestrian and member of the Canadian National [...]

Equestrian Canada (EC) is excited to announce a new partnership with Mad Barn, a leading provider of equine nutrition research, education, and products. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in enhancing the health and performance of the Canadian Equestrian...

Dr. Eleanor Kellon, VMD, a veterinary nutritionist at Mad Barn, has spent over five decades passionately advocating for the importance of nutrition in equine health. Dr. Kellon's relentless pursuit of knowledge has led her to become one of the most...

Mad Barn’s equine nutrition modelling project at the University of Guelph is underway after being awarded several research grants to match our initial investment. Currently, there are large gaps in the research available on the nutritional needs of horses. The...

Scott Cieslar of Mad Barn recently appeared on the Canada Horse Podcast by Informed Equestrian to discuss the ins and outs of equine nutrition. Scott chatted with hosts Nikki and Nadine about the horses’ core nutritional needs and how to...

Mad Barn founder Scott Cieslar sat down with Jess Einwechter of Springen EQ to cover some hot topics in equine nutrition. Jess is a professional rider and coach from Ontario, Canada and the host of the popular Springen Equestrian podcast....