How breeder awards and incentives can help bolster the Ontario horse racing industry’s supply chain to improve the horse population.
Sixteen-year-old Sam Walker, from Ontario, had a stellar 2018 season, culminating with an historic ASPCA Maclay National Championship win.
Jennifer Morrison shares a peek at her 2018 Sovereign Awards ballot. And she urges people not to overlook western Canada’s star horses.
Horse trainer Robyn Szybunka thought she knew horses, but her three recently adopted young mustangs are teaching her more than she expected.
Ray Paulick says racetracks of the 21st Century will bear little resemblance to old tracks, with big grandstands and sprawling parking lots.
2018 was notably calmer in Canadian equestrian sport politics thanks to the election of a new board and the appointment of a new CEO.
Five years ago Miranda Burruano was routinely falling off of her new horse, Quixote, but she persevered and has won the 2018 Jump Canada Medal Final.
What do horse farms and golf courses have in common? At certain times of year dealing with mud – avoiding it and minimizing it – is a full time job!
Hoof expert Susan Kauffmann describes three hoof angles you should know to help keep your horse sound. Learn how to identify and assess them.
Try these two desensitizing exercises from trainer Josh Nichol to help your horse learn how to deal with unexpected with confidence.
Head injuries are a real risk for horseback riders. Here, we discuss what’s being done to educate people and improve protective head gear.
Nancy Beacon, a founding member of OCTRA, who has represented Canada at multiple world championships, both as rider and coach, on how endurance has changed.
Equine psychologist Antonia J.Z. Henderson, Ph.D. discusses the science of fear in horses, including natural, hard-wired responses and learned behaviour.
Thinking about end of life decisions for our equine partners is something we would prefer to avoid, but being prepared can help make it easier.
Here are 10 amazing facts about the intricate and complicated equine hoof – from its evolution, composition and growth, to its function.