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Dismounting Anti-Black Racism in Horse Racing

 The history of Black harness racing drivers was honoured at Dresden Raceway's first annual Black Heritage Day.

Polocrosse

Passion on the Prairies

The fast-paced sport of polocrosse, which combines polo with lacrosse, has a strong foothold in Canada's Prairies.

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7 Steps to Making an Equine Insurance Claim

Working through an insurance claim while already dealing with an injured horse — or worse — can be highly stressful. These seven steps will help insurance claims go more smoothly. 

Horse Safety During Hot Weather 

Horses are very proficient sweaters, making them some of the most efficient animals at cooling themselves — but they are still at risk for heat stress.

What is Salmonellosis in Horses?

Learn about the causes, signs, treatment and prevention of salmonellosis in horses.

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Get Your Horse On a Track System

Create a paddock paradise that promotes more movement over varied footing and terrain, allowing horses to move more naturally and according to their instincts.

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Stallions and Slippers

My two Canadian breeding stallions, Prince and Monty, are in full combat. The sound and ground-shaking power is intense, the sheer mass awesome, sweat and spit spraying.

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Sweet Itch… Flaxseed Can Help

Horses with sweet itch experience intense itching along the abdomen, the back, mane, and tail. Affected horses often develop severe skin eruptions due to self-mutilation in an attempt to alleviate the itchiness.  

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Are You Performing in the Zone?

Being "in the zone" is an effortless feeling when everything is going your way. If you haven’t had the pleasure of visiting that famous zone, or want to know how to get there more often, read on.

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Do You Dream of Working with Horses and Helping People?

Live your dream career with an Equine-Assisted Learning Certification. Equine Connection wants to help you make a difference in the world. 

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On the Bit… or on the Buckle?

Riding on-the-bit (fully engaged) or on-the-buckle (stretched out in utmost relaxation) is much more beneficial for your horse than riding in the middle ground of "kinda sorta contact," neither engaged nor relaxed.

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How to Understand Horse-Related Contracts

Traditionally, business in the horse industry has been conducted on the basis of a handshake. However, written contracts are becoming more common in the purchase and sale of horses as well as the provision of services such as training, leasing, breeding and boarding.

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How Gail Greenough Made Show Jumping History

Gail Greenough was the first woman, the first Canadian, and the youngest rider to win gold at the Show Jumping World Championships (now known as the show jumping competition at the FEI World Equestrian Games).

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Congratulations to the 2021 Equestrian Canada National Award Recipients

Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to announce the 2021 National Award recipients, recognized for their impressive achievements and contributions to the growth and success of the Canadian equestrian community.

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The Impact of Antibiotics on the Equine Gut

The thinking on how we use antibiotics is changing in the world of medicine, especially as we learn more about their impact on the inhabitants of the gut. 

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