Can Less “Spooky” Horses Be Bred?

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Research Advances Lead to New Genetic Tests for Horses

Technical advances in equine gene research have led to a rapid expansion in available tests. Here are a few that can be utilized to inform breeding decisions and provide diagnostic information.

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AQHA’s Dedication to Research and Success of the Five-Panel Test

Genetic diseases can cause significant emotional and financial stress, and the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) is committed to educating owners and breeders about inherited conditions so they can make informed breeding decisions.

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CF Fence — Securing your livestock

CF Fence uses 1.625-inch galvanized pipe in three different gauges to offer light- to heavy-duty fencing options that are safe, reliable, user-friendly and cost effective. Based in BC's Okanagan, CF Fence also manufactures quality products such as panels, gates, panel gates, bale feeders, and fire sprinklers.

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10 Facts About Equine Genetics

A look at some things we've learned about horses by mapping and decoding their genes.

Is it Possible to Breed Less “Spooky” Horses?

Wild horses possess an instinct to stay vigilant, constantly on guard against potential predators. This innate behaviour remains ingrained even in domesticated horses, causing them to be easily frightened and alert to potential dangers.

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Horse Personality Profiling

A horse's personality has a big effect on how they learn and should be taken into account when handling or training them.

What is Contact? And Do Riders Really Need It?

Contact with a horse’s mouth via the bit is a generally accepted principle when riding or driving. But a horse’s mouth is incredibly sensitive and many riders around the world are successfully guiding their steeds without bits.

On the Bit… or on the Buckle?

Whether you are on the trail or in the arena, practice alternating between riding on-the-bit and riding on-the-buckle, and avoid the vague middle ground between these two states.

Arenus Animal Health Brings Colic Assurance Program to Canada

Arenus has developed a range of products that provide digestive support and relief for recurrent colic, loose stools, and ulcers. The effectiveness of these products led to Arenus launching the Colic Assurance Program (CAP), through which the company provides coverage in the form of a product guarantee for horses in the event they develop medical or surgical colic while on the product.

How to Walk a Jump Course

Whether you are competing in the jumper ring or on a cross-country course, getting a closer look at the course you are about to tackle is essential to the successful planning and execution of your ride.

Legendary Jockey Ron Turcotte

Canadian Ron Turcotte is a celebrated Thoroughbred jockey renowned for riding the superstar racehorse Secretariat to win the US Triple Crown in 1973.

How Does Footing Affect Fitness in Horses?

Different footings can play such a big role in any horse’s conditioning that without access to multiple riding surfaces, many horses plateau in their fitness or get stuck in a state of physical discomfort.

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Equine Welfare Research Study

A Canada-wide study has begun to identify management practices, such as housing style and workload, that can help lesson horses thrive with the unique work they do. Making sure that lesson horses remain as happy and stress-free as possible will contribute to the longevity of these horses and the sustainability of the riding lesson industry as a whole.

Equine Guelph: 20 Years of Supporting the Global Equine Community

Equine Guelph celebrates its 20th anniversary this summer. The award-winning centre at the University of Guelph is dedicated to improving the health and welfare of horses through education and research.

Stephen Clarke’s “Build a Better Dressage Horse” Clinics 2023

CADORA Inc. will once again be hosting two Stephen Clarke clinics this year: Sept. 23-24, at the M2 Dressage Centre in Millgrove, ON, and on Sept. 30–Oct. 1, at Fairlawn Equestrian Centre in Brentwood Bay, BC.

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