Canadian Horse Journal’s Winter 2022 Issue

Our big, beautiful Winter issue is packed with great reading for the coming “hot chocolate by the fireplace” season.

Special features include the much-anticipated results of our Celebration of Horses Photo Contest, The Queen’s Passion for Horses, How Pony Club Incubates Canada’s Top Riders, Canada’s Wild Horses, Riding Across Mongolia, 3 Common Equine Skin Cancers, Book Reviews, and much more. 

What is Contact? And Do Riders Really Need It?

Contact with a horse’s mouth via the bit is a generally accepted principle when riding or driving. But a horse’s mouth is incredibly sensitive and many riders around the world are successfully guiding their steeds without bits. Where did the idea of contact come from, what is it, and do riders really need contact with a horse’s mouth to convince their horse to perform? 

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Counter-Canter: What’s the Point?

Five Reasons why the counter-canter is an essential tool in building a solid training foundation for your horse.  

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4 Reasons to Join Your Provincial Horse Sport Organization

Do you need money for a clinic or competition? Do you want to attend free webinars and equine programs? How about insurance to help pay for damage done by your horse? Or connections with like-minded horsey folk? 

Your equestrian provincial/territorial sports organization can help!

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Use of Tools by Horses

It used to be thought that using tools was one of the things that set humans apart from the animal kingdom. However, it is now known that some animal species use tools. What about horses? 

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Long-Term Horse-Owner Relationship Helps Horses Cope With Change

A new study shows that horses can be more reluctant in new situations if they have multiple riders or have had several owners, or if the horse has been with its current owner for only a short time.  

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Iron in the Equine Diet

Horse owners who are interested in equine nutrition, and actively involved in planning the composition of their horse’s diet, will know that iron intake has become a subject of much discussion.  

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Equine Physiology & Fitness

As tempting as it is to use our riding skills and training expertise when teaching a horse to carry his body differently or when rehabbing post-layoff, this actually slows the process down.



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Weaning — How to Prevent Stress for Mare and Foal

Separating a foal from its mother can be a stressful time for the mare and especially for her baby. But there are many ways to make the transition easier and reduce the risks for both.  

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Round Pens: Training for Good Posture or Bad?

When a horse travels around the round pen with his head turned slightly to the outside of the circle, he ends up catching his balance every stride by planting his inside foreleg harder, resulting in undesirably tight scapula muscles.

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Your Horse Trailer in Winter

A few carefully planned steps taken when preparing our rigs for winter can eliminate spring headaches, extend the useful life of the trailer, and increase the safety margin for our horses.

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How to Deal with Tension in Horses

 Improve your overall physical posture and riding position to become the best rider you can be.

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Stephen Clarke Clinics Return

Canadian Dressage Owners and Riders Association Inc. (CADORA) was pleased to welcome FEI 5* Dressage Judge, Stephen Clarke, back to Canada in 2022 to present two Build a Better Dressage Horse clinics.  

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10th Anniversary of the Saskatchewan Equine Expo a Big Success

Equine enthusiasts celebrated their love of all things equine with entertainment, demonstrations, competitions, equine education, and an industry-specific trade show, which also included a new equine art show.  

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3 Reasons Your Horse is Leaning on the Bit

Riding a horse who leans on the bit is unpleasant for both horse and rider. You’ll find your fingers and arms get sore, you probably won’t be able to regulate speed or rhythm the way you’d like to, and your horse will find it an uncomfortable way of going too. 

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Choosing the Right Bit and Noseband Combinations

When you think of bridles and bits, it’s usually the bit itself that you pay the most attention to. But remember that the bit and noseband work in conjunction, and choosing the right noseband can make a success or failure of the bit.

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Getting Jumped Out of the Saddle? Here’s How to Fix It

A horse with a powerful or unusual jumping technique can sometimes make it really tricky to stay secure in the saddle, especially as the jumps get higher. 

Although improving your jumping technique takes time and dedication, there are a few things you can do to help you stay firmly in the tack. 

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3 Key Tips for Healthy Hooves

Healthy hooves, happy horse. Since hoof health has a huge impact on the performance of your horse and their quality of life, treating hoof problems correctly is vital. But how can we tackle and solve hoof problems, or even avoid them altogether?

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