The morning of June 26, 2016, Ashley MacCormick received one of those calls every horse owner dreads, yet half expects at any moment. Her gelding Mac-Talla (Mac for short) was roaming loose in her central Nova Scotia community of Belmont.…
As winter sets in, changes in feed and water-freezing temperatures can create the ideal conditions for colic. Read this article for more information.
Some see horse-drawn carriages as a part of our culture, some believe they pose animal welfare risks – get the facts on tourism carriages.
Lunging is a valuable training tool that every horse person should be able to do well. It’s also something horse people often don’t agree on. There are those who believe that:
- free lunging is a better option than using a
In this article Amber Marshall reflects on her long-running role on CBC's Heartland and the evolution of her character - Amy Fleming.
Wrong lead!” The coach calls out and the rider deflates. Fast forward a year down the road to see the same rider initiating the wrong lead…on purpose. Why? She’s discovered the counter canter as an essential tool in building a …
Are you having difficulty developing shoulder control, circles and consistent impulsion? The “Daisy Pattern” is a great exercise to help with these issues because it involves many turns, which encourage the shoulders to do most of the work, creating better …
Could that swelling on your horse’s belly be a hernia? Find out exactly what hernias are and how to recognize and treat them.
Turmeric is offered to horses for many reasons, but most commonly appears to be for the management of pain and arthritis and the treatment of sarcoids.
Roundworms, bots, tapeworms, strongyles: there are many kinds of parasites ready to take up residence in your horse’s body.
Himalayan salt is a pink-hued salt that comes from the Punjab region of Pakistan. As any other salt, its major composition is sodium and chloride.
If a horse is having problems consuming enough feed while in training, adding some bee pollen to the horse’s diet may be recommended.
This article highlights everything you need to know about driving. Liz Brown shares her story and what her experience was like when she tried it.
Leading a large, anxious, excitable flight animal that outweighs you by 800-1,000 pounds can be a nerve rattling situation and it can also become dangerous.
Sport – and life – come with emotions, and sometimes they are strong and interfering. We must learn to distinguish between feelings and actions.
