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The Unridden Horse

Improving Connection and Communication with Your Horse

Horses and riding are synonymous in the human psyche, and any departure from this norm is considered very odd indeed, despite the fact that some horses don’t benefit from riding and some humans really don’t enjoy riding.

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The Pampered Horse Complex

With today’s horse world being highly recreational, there are many horses that don’t have to earn a living. These horses are sometimes coddled and allowed to get away with disrespectful behaviour.

The Horse Whisperer Generation

What does it really mean to be the leader for your horse? Does it mean that he is to follow you everywhere and do what he is told to do, or does it mean that you have taught him to be responsible, attentive, and free to make mistakes with a benefit or consequence based on his actions?

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Biosecurity For Horses

Why It Matters

Across Canada, owners, riders, farms, and horses continue to struggle with strangles, equine influenza, and equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy. Not only can these diseases be detrimental to horses’ health, but managing ill horses can stretch finances, shut down commercial operations, and be an emotional roller coaster for those involved.  

Horse Training by Feel…or by Time?

Using a watch or timer keeps your schooling sessions on track. It holds you accountable, prevents both laziness and overworking, and provides structure to any workout.

My Horse Bucks!

There are many different reasons for a horse to buck. This article explores the horse’s motives for bucking, tackles some of the issues that might be causing him to behave this way, and offers some insights to help resolve the situation.

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Spotlight on Equine Vet Practice in Canada

In January 2024, Burwash Equine Services hosted 60 veterinary students and vet tech students from across Canada at an industry-leading weekend conference that highlights the positives of a career in equine medicine. 

Canada’s Farmland Values Continued to Climb in 2023

The average value of Canadian farmland continued its steady climb in 2023, increasing by 11.5 percent, slightly less than the 12.8 percent increase reported in 2022, according to the latest Farm Credit Canada Farmland Values Report.

Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee Request Budget Increase

With the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games quickly approaching, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Paralympic Committee are calling on the federal government to make important investments in Canadian athletes and in a stronger, safer sport system. 

Your Vaccination Program may be Impacted by Climate Change

Have you noticed bug season starting earlier and finishing later? Have changes in the weather caused more standing water in your paddocks? If you answered yes to these questions and wonder how climate change may impact your horses, not to mention your vaccination program, read this article from Equine Guelph.

African Union Bans Devastating Donkey Skin Trade

The African Union has opted to ban the donkey skin trade after years of tireless lobbying by Brooke, signalling an end to the legal slaughter of hundreds of thousands of donkeys within the continent. 

Industry Trends Survey

The Canadian Warmlood Horse Breeders Association is conducting a short survey to gather information to help understand the needs and trends in the equestrian sector in Canada, particularly as they relate to Warmblood breeding. Take part in this anonymous survey

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