Canada's Equine Guide 2023 is Here!

Canada’s premier horse industry resource is being delivered to subscribers, and available on newsstands and at other industry outlets now. Here’s a preview of what’s in store for readers:

Special features include:



Parenting for Horse Professionals | Youth Riders: Paths to Success | 8 Steps to Successful Sponsorship | Gender Equity in Equestrian Sport | Equine Entrepreneur 101 | Complex Rules Protect Canada’s Horses | Fear Testing of Foals | The Icelandic Horse, an Island Treasure | Canadian Pony Club Then & Now | The Story of Sergeant Reckless

Lunging Horses — Why Bother??

Leaving the lunge line in the tack room seems logical when time is of the essence. Skipping extra steps is compatible with our instant society. Many riders may ask "Why bother to lunge?" But the positive effects of lunging, both for the horse and for the rider, make the time and commitment worthwhile.

Craving Control in Equestrian Sport

Losing control is one of the most prevalent fears we experience as humans. At the root of this fear is the belief that if we are not able to control the present and the future, something terrible will happen. As riders, we grapple with control more tangibly than most. 

High Performance Values for Equestrians

We all have values, whether we are specifically aware of them or not, and these values are constantly influencing our decisions, where and how we spend our time and money, and the way we see the world. What are your personal values and why do they matter?

SPONSORED

New Family of Canadian-Made Products from Ironstock Leather Care

Ironstock Leather Care is the first product line of Canadian-made equine leather care products to enter the market in decades. 

Study Shows Steaming Hay Can Lead to Protein Deficiency

Steaming hay kills potentially harmful microorganisms and binds fungal spores and dust particles to the hay, making them less likely to be inhaled.  

However, new research shows that steam treatment can have an adverse effect on the digestibility of protein in the hay.  

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Understanding the Confused Horse

Confusion is an emotion that we don't always allow our horses to feel. But not recognizing confusion in your horse and allowing him to work it out can create increased resistance in him.

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Founding the Brooke Hospital for Animals

The welfare of working equines around the world is crucial to keeping families out of extreme poverty, yet these animals are frequently overlooked.

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The Horse Whisperer Generation

The introduction of “natural horsemanship” has changed the way people interact with their horses. Some now try to consider natural horse behaviour, build a leadership role, and use corrections that are more gentle than past techniques. All of these are good things, right? So where is the problem? 

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Caring for the Equine Elder

Whether the aging horse has a decreased workload or is fully retired, a regular care schedule should be in place. 



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How Much to Give Away

Many of us make our horses stiffer with our attempts at kindness. Aiming for light and forgiving rein contact, we sometimes make the mistake of too much looseness, which feels erratic and unclear to the horse. 

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Arenus Animal Health

Every Arenus product serves the singular purpose of supporting better, more complete health and wellness through nutritional science.

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Dust Management in Horse Facilities

Why should horse owners be worried about the air quality in their equine facilities? Is there really anything that can be done to improve the quality once the barn is built?

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Barn Makeover

Keys to a Successful Renovation

In many cases even a radical renovation of your barn may be preferable to the stress, expense, and time commitment of a new construction project.

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Ringo Star

A Horse with Therapeutic Value

A simple moment with a horse who had battled his own fears for years helped ease a woman's stress-filled and fearful mind.



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