George Hope

George Hope was a distinguished Glen Robertson and Glengarry sportsman especially in the show ring with his prize winning horses. The Hope Percherons are admired and applauded at ribbon presentations by throngs of horse fans attending country fairs, provincial plowing matches, the Ottawa “Ex” and the C.N.E. famed Royal.

Hope’s efforts were largely concentrated in the heavy draught classes, competing at county fairs. From a humble beginning at the Maxville Fair with a single entry, he eventually made his way to attending the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, where he won first-class prizes. George Hope is regarded as one of Canada’s leading horsemen and his array of ribbon awards especially in international competitions at the “Royal” is authentic evidence of his rating.