Canada's Equine Guide 2024 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 the special features in store for readers: 

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Learning From 2023 Wildfires

Actions to Keep Horses Safe

The 2023 fire season, the worst in Canadian history, was a stark reminder of this perrenial threat. Take a look back at how communities came together to help those affected, and what to do to stay safe in the future.

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How can we improve inclusion, diversity, equity, and access to the Canadian equine sector?

Let’s get this discussion started! We invite you to dig deep and answer this Tough Question about who gets to ride in Canada.

John Swales: First Canadian Rider to Join the NRCHA Million Dollar Club

John Swales is the first Canadian rider to win over $1 million in lifetime earnings in National Reined Cow Horse Association classes and join the prestigious NRCHA Million Dollar Club. He’s only the 27th rider to achieve the feat. 

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Psychology of a Successful Horse Rider

If you are interested in becoming the best rider you can be, without falling into endless cycles of burnout and self-criticism, then it's essential to build a supportive mindset.

New Canadian Farrier Program Offers Journeyman Credentials

Canada’s farriers can now become Approved Journeyman Farriers of Canada (AJFC) through the Association of Farrier Trainers of Canada (AFTC). This means horse owners can now hire farriers that have Canadian journeyman credentials.

The Wrap on Horse Blankets

There are certainly times when a blanket will be beneficial to a horse for specific reasons and for specific time periods, but many horses do not need blanketing. There are welfare implications from over-blanketing, so it's important to assess your horse's needs.

9 Best Cavalletti Exercises

Cavalletti exercises offer a concentrated way to school each gait, helping to achieve looseness and strength. Here's a look at nine of the best exercises to add to your training regime.

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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.

What’s Love Got To Do With This?

At some point every equestrian will ask themselves "Why do I do this?" Almost every answer boils down to "I love horses."

How to Wrap a Horse's Legs

There are many reasons to bandage a horse’s legs, including to provide protection and support, to reduce the chance of post-workout swelling, and to hold a wound dressing in place and guard against infection. Review these step-by-step instructions on how to get it done.

Exploring the Historic Telegraph Trail

Equestrian journalist Tania Millen recounts her exciting and memorable three-day ride along the historic Collins Overland Telegraph Trail in central British Columbia.

Compromised Welfare in Individually Housed Horses

Horses are commonly housed in individual boxes. While this may be convenient and prevent injuries from other horses, it may also be detrimental to the horse’s welfare, especially if access to pasture is limited.

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