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Equine Nutrition Myth Busters


Fall is a great time to assess your horse’s health and body condition, and determine what he needs for the colder days ahead. Let’s bust some common nutritional myths so you can help your horse prepare before winter arrives.

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Fall Leaves - Are They Toxic to Horses?


It’s hard to imagine that such a pretty time of year could possibly be harmful to our horses. However, fall leaves can pose a potentially deadly threat. Learn about the trees that are highly toxic to horses.

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Equine Asthma: Are Steroids the Only Option?


When horses show symptoms of low-level cough, drippy noses, and low-level breathing difficulties due to the early effects of airway inflammation, consider a non-pharmaceutical way to counter them.

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Preparing Fences Before the Freezing Temperatures


Guaranteeing your fences are prepared for this year’s winter will save you a significant amount of time, stress, and money. 

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Seasonal Parasite Control for Horses


Your parasite management program should give some attention to stomach bots and tapeworms. Learn about these parasite's life cycles to help control the more effectively.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Farm Dogs, Barn Cats


The four-legged workers that are indispensable team members at many horse farms.

How to Support Your Horse Through Change


With a few simple but perhaps humbling steps, we can ease transitions for our horses and build trust at the same time.

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Test Your Horse Hay Knowledge


Being fit to ride certainly has benefits for riders but there are also benefits for our horses. We owe it to them to be as balanced and coordinated as possible to ensure their comfort and ability to do what we ask with ease.

Are you Riding the Head and Neck?


Have you ever felt like you’re getting in your own way? If so, you are not alone. As equestrians, we can be at particular risk of “self-sabotaging” when moving up a level in competition.

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Canada’s Horse Industry in 2023


A look back at the state of Canada's horse industry this year, including horse sales, the return to horse shows, and the surge in recreational riders.

10 Ways to Enjoy Fall and Winter with Your Horse


With chilly fall and winter weather looming, we all need some goals to motivate us to get off the couch and out to the arena on those cold nights!

Winter Water Woes and Equine Colic Prevention


 Horsemen and women around the world are enjoying horses in more unique ways than ever, especially here in Canada. If you are looking for an exiting pursuit with your horse, consider one of these ancient sports.

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The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada Honoured


The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada is the proud recipient of the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Outstanding Equine Sanctuary Award for 2023! 

How to Gain More Confidence On and Around Horses


Whether horses feel like alien creatures to you or you’ve lost your confidence around equines, there are measures you can take to feel more self-assured around them.

Horse Doesn’t Want to Bend? Here’s How to Help


The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada is the proud recipient of the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Outstanding Equine Sanctuary Award for 2023! 

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