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Prepare for Your Mare's Safe and Successful Delivery of Her Foal
The checklist for evaluating and caring for a newborn foal is extensive, with many things to look out for both during and after the birth. An understanding of what is normal and what is abnormal is crucial to being able to help our horses begin what will hopefully be a healthy and happy life.
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Study Looks at Long-Term Treatment of PPID
Long-term use of pergolide to treat horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID or Equine Cushing’s disease) produces clinical improvement in most cases, and improved endocrine test results in some, according to recent work.
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A diagnosis of asthma used to mean retirement for performance horses, or in some cases, euthanasia. But with advancements in research, good management, and the development of products that help heavey, coughing horses perform, now many riders can keep their wheezing horses comfortable and extend their lives.
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Equestrian Canada’s (EC) Long-Term Equestrian Development document provides a road map for athlete development — from those new to horseback riding to riders competing on Canada’s senior teams. Yet, there’s no one-stop-shop that describes pathways and programs for youth in different horse sports.
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It’s common for riders to compete at high levels today without advanced horsemanship knowledge, but many of Canada’s former top riders credit Canadian Pony Club (CPC) for their horsemanship knowledge and acknowledge its importance to their success.
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The lack of women winning top level equestrian competitions suggests there are gender barriers to reaching the pinnacles of horse sport. Meanwhile, there’s a dearth of boys entering English horse sports and men competing in dressage. Perhaps the equestrian playing field isn’t as equal as we think.
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Tell us your opinion of the top three issues facing Canada’s horse industry today, and your proposed solutions to one or more of those issues. Top responses will be published in future issues of Canadian Horse Journal, and on HorseJournals.com.
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Do you remember to get an annual dental exam for your horse? A dental check by your veterinarian involves floating, the process of filing a horse’s teeth to correct irregularities in the occlusal (biting) surfaces, as well as inspecting the teeth for any indication of a variety of other potential problems.
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Are you able to maintain that much sought-after ear-shoulder-hip-heel position when you ride? If so, congratulations! If not, just keep working on those exercises and be assured that over time they will help you establish better postural alignment.
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Although there have been many advancements in horse care, it has been a constant struggle to address and manage the stress today’s horses suffer. Feed schedules, show schedules, training and exercise, separation from friends, and everyday life in stalls and confinement all contribute to stress.
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Just as important as choosing the right type of riding boots is getting the right fit, since ill-fitting boots can be distracting, uncomfortable and even dangerous.
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Dreaming of limitless green pastures, a barn built for royalty, crisp and clean horse-safe fencing, and more? To turn your equestrian property dream into a reality, careful planning is required.
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Horse owners have been wetting or soaking hay as a feed management practice for many years. Read these tips to make sure you are getting all the benefits of soaking hay without diluting the nutritional value of your feed.
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An equestrian's daily routines are generally satisfying, but they open the door for burnout. Even when you love your horse or horse training career wildly, the daily repetition gets dull.
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Breed Profile: Azteca Horse
If you’re an experienced rider looking for an all-around breed to do a little of everything, the Azteca horse may be just perfect. Known as the National Horse of Mexico, the Azteca will bring power, intelligence, and endurance to your stables, with refined athleticism too for those who like to compete.
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