The Rider

The Rider The Rider www.therider.com is Ontario's Horse Industry Newspaper, come check us out! The Rider has special English, Western, Quarter Horse and general sections.

The Rider began in 1970 as The Canadian Western Rider, the first western discipline horse publication in Canada. In 1994 we merged with our other publications, The Canadian Quarter Horse Journal which began in 1972 and The English Rider, which we launched in 1990. We have many columns written by industry leaders, a comprehensive coming events section, stable, stallion, and service directories, rea

l estate ads and classifieds. The Rider covers all English and Western disciplines. We also cover Quarter Horse Racing, Driving and various other breeds and disciplines. The Rider is distributed through subscription, through the memberships of our 9 official association partners and through almost 300 tack and feed stores. The Rider is a six time recipient of the Ontario Equestrian Federation Media of the Year award. Founder Aidan Finn was inducted into the Ontario Quarter Horse Association Hall of Fame in 2004. Both Aidan and Barry Finn have been induscted into the Can-Am All Breeds Equine Expo Walk of Fame. Website: www.therider.com
Phone: 905-387-1900
Email: [email protected]

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 378,
Fonthill, ON
L0S 1E0

30/06/2024

We want to congratulate judge Susan Robinson on her retirement 💐🎂 Thank you for your years of dedication and expertise in guiding our shows. We hope your next chapter is filled with the same joy and passion you brought to the arena 💗

Congratulations to Joe Carter. Well deserved.
29/06/2024

Congratulations to Joe Carter. Well deserved.

🏆 CONGRATULATIONS! 🏆

Congratulations to Joe Carter on his 2024 APHA Judge Emeritus Award! Joe has been an APHA Judge since 1981 and has officiated nearly every major event in the horse industry including the APHA World show. Throughout his career he judged 136 APHA horse shows! 👏

Click here to read more about the award and his impressive career: https://apha.com/news/joe-carter-honored-with-apha-judge-emeritus-award/ #:~:text=Longstanding%20APHA%20judge%20Joe%20Carter,Carter%20is%20from%20St.

Thank you to Official American Paint Horse Association for honouring Joe’s lifelong commitment to the horse industry!

All About Equestrian Entrepreneur , a virtual full-service bookkeeping service.
29/06/2024

All About Equestrian Entrepreneur , a virtual full-service bookkeeping service.

All About Equestrian Entrepreneur

Days of Firsts: Trainer McInerney's First Winner Takes Auction Futurity; jockey Benitez wins his first two stakes.
27/06/2024

Days of Firsts: Trainer McInerney's First Winner Takes Auction Futurity; jockey Benitez wins his first two stakes.

Days of Firsts: Trainer McInerney's First Winner Takes Auction Futurity; jockey Benitez wins his first two stakes

27/06/2024
27/06/2024

‘‘Twas the night before the Canadian Olympic dressage team was announced and not a creature knew what was happening, not even a mouse. Why? Because unlike other countries who name a short list of...

Team Canada’s Paris 2024 Equestrian Jumping Team Unveiled.
27/06/2024

Team Canada’s Paris 2024 Equestrian Jumping Team Unveiled.

Team Canada’s Paris 2024 Equestrian Jumping Team Unveiled

Franklin Equine Massage Therapy Helps Heal Your Horse.
25/06/2024

Franklin Equine Massage Therapy Helps Heal Your Horse.

Franklin Equine Massage Therapy Helps Heal Your Horse

Double the Fun! Two stakes races at Ajax Downs this Wednesday.
25/06/2024

Double the Fun! Two stakes races at Ajax Downs this Wednesday.

Double the Fun! Two stakes races at Ajax Downs this Wednesday

24/06/2024

The Spence Lab is an enthusiastic, supportive, and collaborative working environment. We strive for research excellence by aiming to create practical solutions for real-life problems. We invest in our trainees by providing mentorship, professional development opportunities, and support for obtaining...

Contestants for The World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo and Canada’s richest two days of roping are locked in for Stampede 202...
24/06/2024

Contestants for The World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo and Canada’s richest two days of roping are locked in for Stampede 2024.

Contestants for The World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo and Canada’s richest two days of roping are locked in for Stampede 2024

23/06/2024
23/06/2024
23/06/2024

We are excited to announce the IPM 2024 Plowing Competition Registration is now open!

Please head over to our website for Entry Forms and More Information

https://www.plowingmatch.org/plowing/ipm-plowing/competition-entry-forms/

Competitors entering Classes 1,2,3,4,5 and 6 must register no later than August 15th, 2024.

Competitors entering into Class 7 (Junior Plowing Class must register no later than August 31st. Later entries are accepted up until Saturday, Morning for an extra fee.

23/06/2024

SHOW SET UP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Thursday July 4th - 4pm
- Cattle Pen & Arena Set up

Friday July 5th - 4pm
- Arena Set Up (tarps & banners)
- Timer Set Up

Over the Weekend
- Running Judges Sheets
- Announcer for OCHA - end of day classes
- Sunday Clean Up
- and more…

*Many Helping Hands Make Light Work*
Interested in volunteering please let us know!

Trio of Heartland Stars Named 2024 Stampede Parade Celebrity Judges.
23/06/2024

Trio of Heartland Stars Named 2024 Stampede Parade Celebrity Judges.

Trio of Heartland Stars Named 2024 Stampede Parade Celebrity Judges

Canada’s 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) Athletes Named To Show Jumping Team.
21/06/2024

Canada’s 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) Athletes Named To Show Jumping Team.

The number one source for horse industry news, information and events in Ontario. Features include an English and Western section, reports from various saddle clubs and equestrian organizations and info from local tack shops and equine service providers.

The Benefits of Exposing Our Horses to Different Disciplines.
20/06/2024

The Benefits of Exposing Our Horses to Different Disciplines.

The Benefits of Exposing Our Horses to Different Disciplines

Packed House for Father's Day at Ajax Downs Cheers On Shakoo Makoo.
20/06/2024

Packed House for Father's Day at Ajax Downs Cheers On Shakoo Makoo.

Packed House for Father's Day at Ajax Downs Cheers On Shakoo Makoo

Preventing Dehydration in the Horse.
20/06/2024

Preventing Dehydration in the Horse.

Preventing Dehydration in the Horse

19/06/2024
19/06/2024

Save the Date!!

Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program, Turning Darkness to Light.
16/06/2024

Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program, Turning Darkness to Light.

Ontario Equine Education and Employment Program, Turning Darkness to Light

14/06/2024

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The Rider began 49 years ago as The Canadian Western Rider, the first western discipline horse publication in Canada. In 1994 we merged with our other publications, The Canadian Quarter Horse Journal which began in 1972 and The English Rider, which we launched in 1990. The Rider has special English, Western, Quarter Horse and general sections. We have many columns written by industry leaders, a comprehensive coming events section, stable, stallion, and service directories, real estate ads and classifieds. The Rider covers all English and Western disciplines. We also cover Quarter Horse Racing, Driving and various other breeds and disciplines. The Rider is distributed through subscription, through the memberships of our 18 official association partners and through almost 300 tack and feed stores. The Rider is a six time recipient of the Ontario Equestrian Federation Media of the Year award. Founder Aidan Finn was inducted into the Ontario Quarter Horse Association Hall of Fame in 2004. He was also inducted in to the Can-Am All Breeds Equine Emporium Hall Of Fame in 2013 and Barry Finn was inducted in 2018. Website: www.therider.com Phone: 905-387-1900 Toll free: 1-877-RIDER-15 (1-877-743-3715) Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: P.O. Box 378, Fonthill, Ontario L0S 1E0