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Gender Equity Matters in Equestrian Sport
Dressage, show jumping, and three-day eventing are the only Olympic sports where men and women compete against each other, but that receives little public recognition.
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Much of Canada’s horse community is still suffering financially, mentally, and emotionally from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the horse industry is expected to continue recovering during 2023.
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Equine Asthma or “heaves” can cause exercise intolerance, difficulty expelling air, inflammation of lung epithelium and narrowing of bronchus, persistent cough, and nasal secretions from mucous production.
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Our Spring issue is in the hands of subscribers, and available at newsstands and industry outlets now. Here’s a preview of what’s inside:
- Long-Term Treatment of PPID
- Prepare for a Successful Foaling Season
- Fat to Fit – Is your horse ready for riding season?
- The Value of Teenaged Horses
- How Long Should I Train My Horse Daily?
- Give Your Horse an Optimal Learning Environment
- Does your Horse Need Lots of Leg?
- The Value of Unrestricted Movement
- Rider Down! What to do in Remote Emergencies
- The Highest, Wildest Trails of Alberta’s Rockies
- 16 Podcasts to Enjoy
Order your copy HERE.
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Iceland is a small island nation with a unique geography, characterized by volcanic mountains, glaciers, and a diverse array of wildlife. Yet, one of the most notable features of Iceland is its horses.
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A recently published study reports that it is possible to identify fearful horses at an early age — prior to weaning from the dam — by means of an objective fear test. This offers a training opportunity to help reduce riding accidents and improve horse welfare.
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Horses, trucks, and trailers are all big investments, so it makes sense to use the best tools available to help keep horses and drivers safe and comfortable while hauling down the road. In addition, horses are live cargo that moves around when traveling and hauls very differently than “dead weight” cargo.
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Horse welfare is complex, partly due to the myriad uses, values, and husbandry arrangements for horses. They’re backyard pets, ridden and driven in competition, raced, raised for meat, and used for therapy, recreation, and rodeo.
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Due to its effectiveness in helping the horse carry his body with good form, the longe cavesson is arguably one of the most useful pieces of equipment to own, yet only a surprisingly small number of riders know about it.
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Most riders have heard about the need for a good warm-up before schooling each day. But what makes a warm-up good? Is an active one better than a slow, relaxing one? How long — or short — should it be?
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