The Rider

Now in its 55th year, THE RIDER is focused on the Ontario, Canada, equine industry: all breeds & all disciplines. Newspaper & digital. Published by Barry Finn

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Ajax Downs - Copilot Flies to QROOI Open Victory - https://t.co/dzaujl3kAh

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Lights Dynasty Leads Tavares Army in Ajax Downs' First Stakes Race of 2026. https://t.co/BTNf30G8Vu

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Had to Be Ivory Wins for 34th time. Young Rider Corry Beland Wins his First Race. https://t.co/K5NFhgzcbJ

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BGRA Announces 2026 Youth Contests. https://t.co/CK1mOOHm2T

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Champions Gather in Wednesday's Gridiron. Had To be Ivory Returns to Action. https://t.co/q6CZgYO9zm

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Turning Barrels for a Bigger Purpose: Supporting Farmer Mental Health. Farmers Dash will be Held May 30th at Charlie Hill Equine in Orton, ON. https://t.co/BYCAp0Qm3G

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2025 Horse of the Year HAD TO BE FABULOUS wins her 2026 debut with Helen Vanek riding for Carol and Jaime Robertson @AjaxDowns

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Speed on Display! They're Off for Ajax Downs' 57th Quarter Horse Season. https://t.co/kVPppZflT4

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Rankin Breeding Farm Open to All on May 30. The annual Open House supports two horse-themed youth contests run by the Bill Galvin Racing Alliance. https://t.co/1thleErRam

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Chris Pratt Leads Banner Day For Canada At MLSJ Monterrey Final. Twelve countries were represented in the starting lineup. https://t.co/3YKC1TrdHC

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Seven Board Candidates Nominated For Voting At The Equestrian Canada AGM 2026. The results of the election will be announced to the public on May 27, 2026. https://t.co/VKNt54jXAX

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What Kind of Horse Owner Are You in an Emergency? Emergency Preparedness Week takes place May 3 to 9. https://t.co/G5ea7RpGax

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@newsdurham with the news that @AjaxDowns gets its 57th Quarter Horse season underway Wednesday at 3:30. 9 races including Battle of the Breeds and two Trials for the Open Derby for 3 year.olds, each with 9 entrants!
May 6, Quarter Horse Racing is back!

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Season 129 begins May 31.
👨‍🌾 farmer's market at 11 a.m.
👕 t-shirt giveaway at 11:30 a.m.
🏇 live horse racing at 12:15 p.m.
🎤 The Figure Four live concert at 3:30 p.m.

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Put the MARS Bromont CCI4* on your Calendar for 2026! https://t.co/qU1KgBB6vs

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Canadian Show Jumping Team Third in Nations’ Cup in Wellington, Florida. https://t.co/gjxui5uGQB

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.@AjaxDowns and the Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario celebrate with everyone this Saturday in Ajax at the 2025 Awards Banquet! We will toast a huge 2025 season and ring in the new year! Racing set to begin early May, just after Woodbine.
(No dates for any tracks have been set)

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Equine Guelph Offers Sport Horse Lameness/Injury Prevention Course to Celebrate World Horse Day. https://t.co/QqdBocO8ox

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Four Community Organizations Pay it Forward. https://t.co/EGtpKr9prZ