A certified journeyman farrier and a recent graduate discuss what it takes to become a farrier, caring for different horses with different needs.
A recent study shows that head-tossing is not the same as head-shaking, which is related to hypersensitivity of the trigeminal nerve in the horse’s head.
The one thing that barn drama, toxic workplaces and dysfunctional families all have in common is they are filled with personal boundary violations.
It’s common for horses to rush up hills because it takes less work than walking up the hill at a steady pace. How can you break the habit?
The equine actors in the wildly successful Canadian TV drama Heartland are just as important as the human ones. Meet some of the show’s equine stars.
John “J.T.” Taylor has built a career as a respected FEI official, but he considers it more of an honour to be able to watch top horses and riders perform.
Are horse feeds made from GMO (genetically modified organism) ingredients less safe to feed horses than those derived from conventional crops?
Laminitis is a debilitating condition in horses involving inflammation of the laminae in the hoof, with numerous causes. Find out how to prevent it.
Animal welfare enforcement is in flux in this country, and in some areas, in crisis. People want to know where to turn when they see horses in trouble.
Robyn Szybunka gets another lesson on the differences between wild horses and domestic horses when she introduces her young mustangs to her stock horses.
What you need to know about Equine Influenza and how to protect your horses from the highly contagious disease – from vaccinations to biosecurity measures.
As a racehorse, he was a barn favourite. As an off-the-track retired Thoroughbred, Go Greeley is learning what it takes to be an equitation horse.
In this annual statistical review of the Canadian Thoroughbred, Ray Paulick highlights some interesting facts from horse racing past and present.
Jonathan Zammit became Woodbine Racetrack’s vice-president of thoroughbred racing operations in January of 2017 – a challenge he’s taken on with gusto.
In this first installment of “Training to Win” with Reade Baker, the veteran Thoroughbred trainer shares his insights on techniques and strategies.
