At this time of year, when thoughts turn to family, loved ones, and the value of time spent with generations older and younger than ourself, we are happy to share this story of wisdom and devotion with our readers. Enjoy!
In March 2024, Skijor Canada will once again hold Skijordue — a skijoring event billed as “a blistering blend of snow, speed, style, and cheese with gritty cowboys, gnarly free-riders, fur, fringe, and fashionista.”
This November, students in the Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management, Equine Management program at the University of Guelph in Ontario hosted their eighth annual Equine Industry Symposium. The theme of the free virtual event was “Stable Solutions.”
As the cold weather settles in, many horses will drastically cut back on the amount of water they drink. This is one of the main reasons why there is a spike in incidence of impactions and gas colics at this time of year. One of the best ways to encourage drinking is to increase the amount of electrolytes in the horse’s diet.
Thrush is a common hoof condition caused by a fungal infection that eats away at the tissues of the frog. It is found in the grooves alongside the frog and the cleft in the centre of the frog. If left untreated, thrush will advance deeper into the sensitive areas of the hoof and cause lameness.
What do you do when a horse at your boarding barn has been diagnosed with strangles? How is it treated and managed? How vulnerable is your own horse to getting strangles? And how do you know when the sick horse is truly disease-free?
The 2023 fire season, the worst in Canadian history, was a stark reminder of this perennial threat. Take a look back at how communities came together to help those affected, and what to do to stay safe in the future.
After a winter workout, a 10 to 15 minute walk will not only guard against muscle soreness, it is essential to allow the horse’s skin to dry. But one method does not fit all.
A few carefully planned steps taken when preparing our rigs for winter can eliminate spring headaches, extend the useful life of the trailer, and increase the safety margin for our horses.
With internet and texting and space-age cell phones, why would anyone elect to take up a sport that requires hours of sitting in a saddle before they can get their legs in the right place, never mind influence the horse?
Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys announces a fantastic achievement — the African-wide ban on the horrifying donkey skin trade will save the lives of approximately half a million donkeys!
Overriding Spinous Process, otherwise known as Kissing Spine, can cause back pain and poor performance, especially when two or more vertebrae touch or overlap. Learn about a new, less invasive surgical approach to treat this condition that is showing great preliminary results.
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