There’s no lack of events for horse lovers which reside in the Golden Horseshoe area this weekend with Canada’s Outdoor Equine Expo and Toronto’s Horse Day both taking place
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Canada’s Outdoor Equine Expo kicks off today and continues through Sunday at Iron Horse Equestrian Complex in Burlington, Ont. Ontario harness racing is taking part in the Trade Show and is represented by Standardbred Canada, Grand River Raceway and the Ontario Harness Horse Association as part of SRA Marketing Committee initiative.
The show offers something for horse lovers of every breed along with the opportunity to meet local business, national equine associations, interact with the newest products, see horses from multiple breeds and attend demonstrations from some of the world’s leading equine experts. What makes this equine expo truly unique is its outdoor location. If you want a unique equine expo experience, then don’t miss the opportunity to attend Canada’s Outdoor Equine Expo. For information on the show, including schedule, events, etc., click here.
Toronto Horse Day is a free, family friendly event taking place at the Horse Palace, Exhibition Place on Saturday, June 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. People of all ages will have the opportunity to learn the basics of horsemanship through a fun and interactive program.
Woodbine Entertainment Group will introduce participants to the exciting world of thoroughbred and standardbred racing and TROT 4 Kids mascot Willie Win will be on hand to help the Woodbine team educate kids on standardbreds.
Avid equestrian and actor Daniel Fathers, best known for his roles as Uncle Brown in Disney’s 'Camp Rock' and 'Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam' and as Stewart Forrest, Canadian Olympic Equestrian Trainer/Coach on CBC’s 'Heartland' will be participating as the official ring emcee showcasing different riding and driving styles and various horse breeds. The live demonstrations will begin at 12:00 p.m. and will include jumping, reining, dressage and driving just to name a few.
In addition to demonstrations, the program includes interactive stations and displays that will provide information on basic horse care, fitness benefits of horseback riding, tack and apparel, and much more. Horse professionals including a farrier, vet, and a jockey will be on hand to meet visitors and answer questions and Greenhawk Harness and Equestrian Supplies will be hosting a free helmet fitting station. The Toronto Mounted Police will be giving guided tours of their stable and introducing the police horses, and acclaimed equine artist Debbie Goldring will provide budding artists tips and tricks on illustrating horses.
For more information on Toronto Horse Day, click here.