Wonder Women

Two-time Olympic three-day-event rider Jessica Phoenix (aka Wonder Woman) meets Woodbine Oaks favourite, Wonder Gadot, ahead of the big race this weekend.

Equine Welfare Guidelines

To improve welfare standards for horses around the world, researchers are working to develop a set of guidelines for how they are managed and handled.

Inside TV’s Heartland

Enjoy a behind the scenes tour of CBC’s hit show, Heartland, and get insider information on how it’s made from the cast and crew members.

10 Insect Repelling Plants

Grow these 10 plants around your house and barn to repel biting insects such as mosquitoes and ticks. They are all safe to grow around pets and children.

“C” is for Courage

Andrea Harrison (aka the Inadvertent Rescuer) shares a story about a horse that went from merely surviving to thriving, and the courage it took.

No Fly Zone

Today’s fly masks for horses boast a range of features from nose flaps and ear coverings to lightweight high-tech fabrics and UV protection.

Understanding Rain Rot

Rain rot is a bacterial skin disease that often behaves like a fungus. It causes an infection under the horse’s skin that makes pustules of pus.

Increasing Arm Strength

A rider’s arms are an area that can benefit from targeted strengthening. Try these exercises – the Row and the W Raise – to build strength in your biceps.
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