34/ APRIL 2021 THE RIDER Equestrian Management Group Assets Acquired by Angelstone Events


Caledon, Ontario – Equestrian Management Group (EMG) has entered into an agreement that will see the management of the Caledon Equestrian Park in Cale- don, ON, turned over to Angel- stone Events. Formed in 1989 to advance


An aerial view of the Caledon Equestrian Park. Photo by Rosemary Hasner


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equestrian competition in On- tario, EMG originally consisted of six founding individuals. Three partners – Bob Carey, Craig Collins and John Weir – re- main as EMG’s current owners. EMG established the first perma- nent competition facility dedi- cated to horse showing in Ontario and, over the course of the com- pany’s long history, hosted nu- merous national and international grand prix events as well as Canadian Equestrian Team selec- tion trials for major games. It is estimated that EMG has awarded in excess of $20 million in prize money during its more than 30 years in operation. When the 2015 Pan Ameri-


can Games/Para Pan American Games were awarded to Toronto, ON, EMG entered into partner- ship with the Town of Caledon and the Toronto and Region Con- servation Authority (TRCA) to successfully bid for the eques- trian sport host agreement. The subsequent reconstruction and development of the Caledon Equestrian Park into a world- class facility allowed EMG to set a new standard in Pan American Games venue quality. The Toronto edition was hailed as the most successful Pan Am Games


From left to right: John Weir, Craig Collins, and Bob Carey of Equestrian Management Group were inducted into the Jump Canada Hall of Fame. Photo by Michelle C. Dunn


equestrian competition to date and the refurbished Caledon Equestrian Park continues to pro- vide a lasting legacy for eques- trian competitors in Ontario and beyond. As a result of this achievement, Equestrian Man- agement Group, represented by Carey, Collins, and Weir, was in- ducted into the Jump Canada Hall of Fame in 2015 in the ‘Builder’ category. Following three decades of


competition organization, EMG has reached an agreement with Angelstone Events to turn over operations of the Caledon Eques- trian Park. “While the decision was not


an easy one for us to make, An- gelstone has given assurances that it is fully committed to the important responsibility of over- seeing the operations and main- tenance


of the Caledon


Equestrian Park,” said Carey, Collins, and Weir in a joint state-


ment. “We have always believed that first-class facilities breed first-class sport and are now en- trusting Angelstone Events to continue nurturing our dream and caring for the Caledon Equestrian Park. We wish Angelstone well in this endeavour. “While we are relinquishing


operations of the Park, we are not leaving the sport,” the statement continued. “You will still see us around the horse shows as we continue our involvement in the hunters and jumpers, and we re- main committed to bettering the sport both at a provincial and na- tional level. Our sincerest thanks to all our clients, patrons, em- ployees, and suppliers for their long-standing support. We truly couldn’t have done it without you.”


For more information on


the Caledon Equestrian Park, visit www.caledonequestrian- park.com.


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