Horses as Healers

When Don Wood returned home to Clearwater, Nova Scotia from a tour of duty in Afghanistan in 2007, he was haunted by memories of what he’d witnessed.

Using Mat Work to Improve Trailer Loading

Spring is here and thoughts are turning to horse shows and trail rides. This usually means we need to get our horse into a trailer, and so, in this article, we will look at how to use clicker  training to …

Slow Down the Rushing Horse

Riding a horse that jigs on the trail, rushes his fences, or canters like a freight train, is not fun for the horse or rider. It damages your confidence and can be dangerous for both of you. A rushing horse …

Cataracts

Cataracts are cloudy areas in the lens inside the eye causing blurry or obscured vision that may result in spooking or impaired performance.

Equine Diarrhea

Diarrhea can be a symptom of different ailments, from mild to life-threatening. So it is important to discover the cause and initiate treatment quickly.

Separating the “Boys” from the Boys

The decision to castrate (or geld) a stallion, called an orchidectomy, is one that most horse owners, trainers and managers have had to make. While performance and manageability may be improved with castration, many feel the pressure of limiting future …

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