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Equine Nutrition Basics: Grass Hay vs Legume Hay

Horse hay is made from different types of grasses and/or legumes. Find out which type will meet your horse’s nutritional requirements.
By: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D.

When and How to Clean a Horse’s Sheath

While sheath cleaning is an important aspect of care for male horses, it may not be required as frequently for some animals as it is for others.
By: Dr. Nora Chavarria

White Line Disease: An Infection of Opportunity

If white line on the equine hoof gets damaged, it becomes an entry point for anaerobic fungi and bacteria, which can lead to separation of the hoof wall.
By: Nicole Kitchener

When it Comes to Horses, Good Fences Make Good Neighbours

Whatever statement you are (or are not) trying to make, when it comes to horses, good fences certainly do make good neighbours.
By: Doug Breen

Tips and Tricks for Photographing Horses

Improve your camera skills with tips from pro photographer Shawn Hamilton, so you can capture special moments and show off amazing photos of your horse.
By: Shawn Hamilton

Mindfulness Exercises for Nervous Riders

Nervous tension in a rider is transmitted to the horse. Try these mindfulness exercises to get over your nerves and calm down quickly and efficiently.
By: Megan Pinfield

Rider Exercises for Increasing Leg Strength

Try these exercises to increase your leg strength and correct the dreaded “chair seat” posture, a common issue for many horseback riders.
By: Alison Barr

Self-Carriage: Grace Without Brace

In part one of his 2019 series, Josh Nicol explains what self-carriage means, how to achieve it and why when you do, it’s like floating on a cloud.
By: Josh Nichol

Springtime Horse Grooming Tips

It’s the most hair, dirt, muck and grime filled time of the year. Here’s some advice for getting yourself and your horse out clean in the end.
By: Donna Marie West

Q&A with Eurico Rosa Da Silva

Canada’s reigning champion jockey, Eurico Rosa Da Silva, surpassed Mickey Walls’ long-standing record for wins at a Woodbine meeting in a remarkable season.
By: Jennifer Morrison

Sue Leslie’s 7 Year War on Behalf of the Thoroughbred

Seven years after the cancellation of the Slots at Racetracks Program, HBPA president Sue Leslie is still trying to lead the industry to a better place.
By: Dave Briggs

Meet Joey Gee, Ontario’s Newest Top 10 Thoroughbred Owner

Joe Guerrieri (Joey Gee), the new owner of the former Gardiner Farms, cracked the top 10 in the Woodbine Thoroughbred owner rankings in 2018.
By: Jennifer Morrison

OTTB Spotlight: Saffiano’s Second Chance is a Royal Success

Saffiano, an Ontario bred Thoroughbred, caught the eye of exercise rider Katie Larsen, who later helped him find a new home and career with Meagan White.
By: Jennifer Morrison

Gustav Schickedanz: Builder, Thoroughbred Breeder and Good Friend

In April, Gustav Schickedanz, a Canadian horse racing legend, will be honoured with the E.P. Taylor Award of Merit at the Sovereign Awards.
By: Keith McCalmont

Chestnuts and Northern Dancer Line Prominent in 2018

Inbreeding to Northern Dancer has become more frequent. In 2018, in particular, we have seen an explosion of multiple linebreeding to Northern Dancer.
By: Jay Leimbach
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