Foxhunting in Canada

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Galloping after hounds for over 150 years

An exciting sport open to riders of all levels, 'drag hunts' typically cover 10 to 20 kilometres and the exhilarating chase can last one to two hours.

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Little Red Pepper's First Hunt

Red Pepper, a young BC-bred Canadian horse, was probably the least experienced horse on the foxhunt, but she impressed others with her solid performance.

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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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Risks of Colic Surgery in Horses

Despite recent advances, colic surgery still carries inherent risks such as anaesthetic complications, postoperative infections, and failure of the surgical site to heal properly.

Nail the Correct Canter Lead

Reviewing the tenets of teaching your horse to pick up the correct lead and some hints to help the rider recognize it.

10 Facts About Equine Genetics

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

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When Horses and Riders Hurt Themselves

A guide to supporting our horses and ourselves through injury and physical trauma.

Complicated Horses

Complicated horses do not respond the way most “normal” horses do. They sometimes look for things to react to, making them flighty, over-reactive, distracted, scared, and confused.

It’s Either in Your Blood or It’s Not

If horses are “in your blood,” you're fated to have an undying affection for them. Some folks might not actualize this fate until later in life, while others seize on it immediately at birth.

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 Protect Your Horse from Hazards on the Farm

By spending time minimizing the various hazards found on your property through identification and removal, you’ll be one step closer to making your barn and property safer for your horse.

Horses with Jobs: Pack Horses

These sturdy horses and mules carry gear and supplies, usually in panniers or sidebags, typically across rugged terrain.

Safe and Functional Horse Fencing

Today there are many safe and durable options for containing horses, and horse owners can select their preferences in structure, design, materials, colour, and visibility.

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Senior anatomy Professor and Research Coordinator at Equine Guelph, Dr. Jeff Thomason explores the effect of track surface on performance horse injuries.

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