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Horses grazing in a pasture.

Help Shape Equine Research: Join Mad Barn’s Pasture Management Study

The new study will explore horse turnout across North America to better understand how it shapes horses' nutrition, health, and well-being.
A woman riding a paint draft in a ring.

Riding Giants: Draft Horses Are a Ton of Fun

Five horseowners from across Canada talk about the beautiful, gentle Drafts they love to enjoy adventures with.
By: Andrea Harrison
Wild horses on an island.

Famous Horse Breeds and Their Legacy in Canadian Culture

From horse racing events to their contributions to transportation, farming, and sport, horses remain an important part of Canada’s identity.
Two Africanized bees on a log.

Ouch! My Horse Got Stung by a Bee

A recent tragic bee attack that killed three horses in Texas brings the possibility of bee stings to light; here's what you can do to treat and prevent them.
By: Kim Izzo
Two women standing and two girls on horseback, waving to the camera.

10 Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts for the Horse-Loving Mom

Put a smile on the face of the horsewoman in your life with these cool ideas she can enjoy any day of the year.
By: Kim Izzo
A bay horse looking out of its stall.

Biosecurity on the Farm: Be Proactive, not Reactive

Infection control begins in the barn and includes an access management plan and proper quarantine protocols for new and returning horses.
By: Jackie Bellamy-Zions, Equine Guelph
A mare and newborn foal in the forest; a foal lying in a stall.

Wild Foal Rescued After Being Abandoned by Herd

The newborn filly was in a bad spot after her herd was spooked and fled in the Alberta foothills; thankfully some kind humans came to the rescue.
By: Debbie McGauran
A horse splashing through water.

Working With the Water-Wary Horse

Now that we're back on the trails (and in the trail classes), your horse needs to be comfortable and trustful while crossing water.
By: Lindsay Grice
A horse splashing in muddy water.

Mud Fever: What It Is and How to Avoid It

Spring equals mud season for Canadian horse owners, and swampy conditions can cause this common skin condition.
By: Kim Izzo
A wild foal standing in a grassy field.

Flaws in the Framework: Managing Alberta’s Wild Horses

Wildie advocates believe the population management strategies of the Alberta Feral Horse Management Framework lack evidence.
By: Charlie Fiset
A two-horse trailer travelling on a highway.

Colitis in Horses: How Much Do We Know?

Colitis ‒ inflammation of the colon ‒ is complex and can be caused by risk factors including antimicrobials, transport, or changes in diet.
By: Jackie Bellamy-Zions, Equine Guelph
A family patting a horse in a stall.

New Study on Equine Therapy for Veterans

The 'Breaking the Cycle' program at Alberta equine therapy centre Can Praxis was the focus of a research paper done by the University of Calgary.
By: Kim Izzo
A woman asking a bay horse to lower its head.

Better Horse Movement Through Straightness Training

Horses by nature are asymmetric; here are some simple yet powerful exercises to help your horse move in a healthy way.
By: Shelley Shopsowitz
A horse before and after nose surgery; an x-ray.

Saving Eclipse, the Wry-Nosed Filly

Born with a rare life-threatening deformity, the young Quarter Horse underwent specialized corrective surgery to improve her chances.
By: Kim Izzo
A person touching a girth in a tack shop; a Canadian flag.

Head Up, Heels Down, and Buy Canadian!

The words MADE IN CANADA have never meant more than they do today – and equestrians can do their bit to support the economy.
By: Kim Izzo
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