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Ojibwe Spirit Horses
For centuries, wild Ojibwe spirit horses, the “Little Horses of the Big Woods,” wandered freely on Walpole Island First Nation, an Indigenous community bordering Ontario and Michigan at the mouth of the St. Clair River.
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Dan Wilson — Champion of the Canadian Horse Retires at 87 years of age
Dan Wilson is a world-renowned breeder of the Canadian Horse who helped show that Canadians can excel in any discipline, from competitive trail riding to dressage. After decades of work, during which he succeeded in getting the breed designated as the “National Horse of Canada,” Dan is moving on to retirement.
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WANTED: Western and Recreational Riders!
From an insurance perspective, it doesn’t matter whether you’re riding a 15-hand Quarter Horse out in the back country or a 17-hand Warmblood in the show ring, the potential for injury to yourself or damage to property is still there. That’s why many Western and recreational riders recognize the importance of an annual provincial/territorial sport organization (PTSO) membership — the built-in liability insurance and accident insurance can save thousands of dollars when your horse damages something or someone or you suffer an injury from the equine experience.
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The Well-Fed Foot
Although footing, environment, and a good relationship with a farrier are important, nothing is as essential to hoof health as nutrition. No horse can achieve good hoof growth without receiving the nutrients to facilitate it.
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Should My Horse Be Barefoot or Shod? It Depends.
Many important factors go into the decision to keep horses barefoot or to have them shod. Just as all horses are not created equal, neither are their feet, and careful consideration must be taken when deciding to shoe or not to shoe each animal.
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Canadian Horse Journal’s Autumn/Winter 2023 Issue
Now Available
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Our Autumn/Winter issue is arriving in subscribers’ mailboxes, and available at newsstands and other industry outlets now. Our Hoof Care & Lameness issue is packed with great reading on a wealth of topics. | |
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Is This Hard for My Horse?
Miscalculating the effort level of exercises for horses often derails the process of gaining fitness. It's important to clarify how and when certain tasks are difficult for the horse.
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Dressage Principles That Sound Like Zen Riddles
The next time you are riding around practicing elusive dressage ideals and you think to yourself I think this trot is pretty good…but is it good enough?, ask yourself if the horse is in a state of readiness and you will have your answer.
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Safe Trailering Tips and Tools from CURT Manufacturing
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. CURT Manufacturing, the leading manufacturer of USA-made custom-fit trailer hitches, offers the broadest selection for nearly every vehicle on the road today.
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A Carriage Ride Through History
Over the centuries, a bewildering array of carriages have been developed not only for the practical needs of getting around and delivering goods, but for style, elegance, and changing fashions. From a barouche to a chaise, governess cart, dos-a-dos, road coach, tarantass, or a simple village cart, there was always something practical to hitch a horse or pony to.
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How to Haul a Horse Safely
To help you understand what your horse experiences during transport he might suggest that you stand inside the horse trailer, with your hands in your pockets and your eyes closed, while he drives you around.
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Alberta Releases Wild Horse Management Plan
More than 1,400 wild horses call Alberta home, and now the province has developed a new management plan meant to encourage the sustainability of the horses and address their impact on the ecosystem.
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Morocco Earthquake Appeal:
Working Animals Still Need Your Help
Following the catastrophic earthquake in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco on September 8, 2023, SPANA has been working tirelessly to provide a lifeline to working animals affected by the disaster. SPANA is thankful for the generous support they have received, but the need is still urgent.
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