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The Queen's Legacy - A Passion for Horses


Queen Elizabeth II's unceasing passion for horses was well known and will remain a lasting legacy. We take a look back at the role horses played throughout the late monarch's life.

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Do Younger Parents Breed Faster Racehorses?


When a split-second can separate the horses at the end of the race, the slightest advantage can give the winner the edge. Research from the University of Exeter found that the speed of Thoroughbred horses declines as the age of their parents when they were conceived increases.

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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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Cloned Przewalski’s Horse Learning the Language of Wild Horses


A rare Przewalski’s horse named Kurt, produced by cloning in 2020, is thriving at his home at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park and learning the language of being a wild horse from Holly, a young female of his own species.

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Can Ponies Distinguish Human Facial Expressions?


Most humans are good at giving someone a wide berth if they approach with a furrowed brow, but how good are horses at interpreting our expressions? Dr. Katrina Merkies, researcher and associate professor at the University of Guelph, and her team found out in a study involving 20 lesson ponies and some talented actors. 

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31st Annual Celebration of Horses Photo Contest!

The Results are In!


The photo album of contest winners for Canada’s longest running equine photo contest is now available for you to enjoy! The popularity of this contest continues to grow, and this year a record number entries flooded in from across Canada and the United States.


Thank you to everyone who shared their special images and horsey stories with us.


 See Winners, Runners-Up, and Honourable Mentions HERE 

Winter Diarrhea in Horses

Many horse owners first notice that some of their horses are getting loose manure during the switch from pasture grazing to winter's 100 percent hay diet.


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No Time for Ground Poles? Think Again.

Take a look at some of the effective exercises you can do with your horse using a quick set-up of just four ground poles.


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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 riding 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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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 provincial/territorial sports organization can help!


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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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How to Find the Perfect Horse Riding Gear


Is the tack you are using necessary, and does it really work for you and your horse? 


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WINTER READING BOOK LIST

The Working Equitation Training Manual

101 Exercises for Schooling and Competing

By Ali Kermeen


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The Geography of Belonging

A Love Story

By Oriane Lee Johnston


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Essential Horse Speak

Continuing the Conversation

By Sharon Wilsie


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Spirit of Summerwood

By Vivien Gorham


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Riders of a Certain Age

Your Guide for Loving Horses Midlife and Beyond

By Fran Severn


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Visit our Hoofbeat E-Newsletter Archive to see what you’ve been missing. All the Hoofbeat E-Newsletters from 2022 are available HERE.


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