Keep Horses on Canada’s Trails

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Advocating for Horse Use on Canada's Provincial and Regional Trails

Horseback riders across Canada are advocating for horse use on provincial and regional trails. In Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia (BC) that often means resolving potential conflicts with other user groups.

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How to Manage Your Mind and Emotions at a Horse Show

Regardless of discipline, we have all been in situations where we work incredibly hard to prepare for a show and then everything seems to fall apart when we get there. Having an effective strategy or routine in place can support your confidence, resilience, focus, and performance at competition.

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Lammle's

Western Lifestyle Ambassadors for 40 Years

Lammle’s Western Wear and Tack has expanded from its southern Alberta roots to 24 stores across Western Canada. They’re known for their terrific selection of Western wear for all lifestyles, and for providing great customer service.

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Painted Warriors

Horse Programs from an Indigenous Perspective

Painted Warriors creates authentic outdoor experiences from an Indigenous perspective. Guests learn a variety of skills, from riding to natural navigation, medicinal plant identification, and backcountry basics.

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The Lost Trail Ride

Horse Riding in Canada's Rockies

When you have completed The Lost Trail Ride, one of the most sought-after rides offered by Anchor D Guiding & Outfitting, you’ll know you have experienced something special.

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Feeding Horses with Special Nutritional Needs

Horses with special nutritional needs are those whose health is dependent on management of the nutrients which would otherwise be a regular part of the equine diet. Frequently, the management of these nutrients will ensure better performance, but sometimes reducing or eliminating a nutrient from the affected horse’s diet can be a life or death matter.

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Creating Optimal Learning Environments for Ourselves and Our Horses

When you tack up your horse each day, what are you looking to accomplish? Regardless of your discipline, and whether you compete or not, chances are that your goals are always related to learning.

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Riders are the Best Training Aids

The more we learn about horses’ anatomy and body mechanics, the more it becomes clear how riding and training can alter their bodies, and not always in positive ways.

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Get Your Horse On a Track System

The goal of a track system, or paddock paradise, is to support horses to move more naturally and according to their instincts; to live more safely as a herd; and to help them be physically and mentally healthier.

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Equine Emergency First Aid

While the advice of a veterinarian may be necessary, many minor health conditions can be dealt with on site with adequate knowledge and first aid equipment.

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