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Other notable Thoroughbred tracks: Assiniboia Downs 3975 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Man. R3K 2E9 Tel: 204-885-3330 assiniboiadowns.com (Live racing May-Sept., Wed., Fri., Sat.) Hastings Race Course 2901 E Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C. V5K 3N8 1-877-977-7702 hastingspark.com (April-Oct.) Rocky Mountain Turf Club 3401 Parkside Dr S. Lethbridge, Alta. T1J 4R3 Tel: 403-380-1905 bullys.ca (May-Oct.) Marquis Downs Canadian Olympian, David Marcus, Dressage Fort Erie Race Track 230 Catherine Street, Fort Erie, Ontario Tel: 1-800-295-3770 forterieracing.com Sunday, Monday, 1:15 p.m., Twilight races, Tuesday 4:15 p.m. Notable race: The Prince of Wales Stakes, second race in Canada’s Triple Crown in between Queen’s Plate and Breeder’s Cup. Widely regarded as one of North America’s most picturesque racetracks, Great Canadian champions have raced at the “Fort,” providing race enthusiasts with thrills and life-long memories. From its beginnings in 1897, Fort Erie Race Track has always been a special place. Its beauty has been well documented. 503 Ruth Street, Saskatoon, Sask. Tel: 306-242-6100 marquisdowns.com Racing: Fridays and Saturdays. (June-Sept.) Other notable horse events: This concept, unique to Canada, involves three disciplines: training, hunt/ jump and obstacle course. Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships Sept. 13-15, www.cec-en.ca/ Hosted by: Alberta Equestrian Federation 100-251 Midpark Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta T2X 1S3 Tel: 877-463-6233 The Ontario Equestrian Federation is currently recruiting riders to represent the province from Sept. 13-15 in Alberta. Recognized as a pilot project of the Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships and a collaborative event between the national and provincial sport organizations that governs equestrian competition. A multidiscipline competition represented by Jumping, Dressage and Reining, it is a key event in the development of the next generation of national, international and world champions. Jumping and dressage events being held at: Rocky Mountain Show Jumping 10064031 - 226th Ave. W Calgary, Alberta T2Y 2Z7 JUMPING AND DRESSAGE COMPETITIONS Reining events being held at: Jeux équestres du Québec Property situated at Hwy 2A and 306 Avenue Okotoks, Alberta Sept. 20-22, 2013 Will be held at the Parc équestre olympique de Bromont 450 Chemin de Gaspé, CP 98 Bromont, QC J2L 1A9 caballista.ca 22 Okotoks Agricultural Society TOUCH N’ GO FARM ADULT SERIES 1078 Campbellville Road Campbellville, Ontario L0P 1B0 Tel: 905-854-2391 touchngofarms.com