For the first time since its inception, the World Stem Cell Summit (WSCS) welcomed the equestrian community to a special, 12th annual conference
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Equestrian Canada has become one of the first national governing bodies for sport in Canada to release official, sport-specific guidelines.
Over 400 participants, representing more than 100 countries, attended the recent the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) Global Conference on Animal Welfare.
A draft global strategy on animal welfare was presented for the first time to serve as a …
The 2017 Canadian Horse Annual, our Health & Welfare special, hits newsstands December 12th. The perfect stocking stuffer
The Alberta Equestrian Federation (AEF) is sending 1,500 bales of hay to Fort McMurray on December 16, 2016, to help support Fort McMurray equine owners through the winter. The hay will help alleviate some of the feed costs over the …
Social media platforms have become indispensable communication channels for the Olympic movement and international sports federations. The recently-released document “The 2016 Social Media and Olympic Sport Ranking,” assembled by Burson-Marsteller / TSE Consulting, analysed the social media footprint of the …
The $30 million theatrical extravaganza will be presented under the White Big Top next to the Hershey Centre in Mississauga.
The Equine Foundation of Canada (EFC) has donated $127,000 to the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown, PEI, toward the purchase of 10 pieces of veterinary equipment including an equine overground endoscope, wireless EKG, portable digital radiology system, portable shockwave system, …
A bowed or torn tendon used to signify the likely end of a horse’s jumping or performance career. In recent years, however, there is another option that is positively changing outcomes – and much of the equine medical field as …
The Calgary Police Service has announced the passing of one of its equine members, Ranger due to complications from colic.
A new organization opposing horse slaughter in Canada is being launched by a Blackstock, Ontario woman. Melissa Monteith has formed the Alternative Equine Community to raise awareness about this issue and develop alternative strategies for dealing with unwanted horses.
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A mustang sanctuary in South Dakota has closed, leaving more than 800 horses at risk of slaughter.
It appears the group ran out of money to support the herd, which they had been allowing to breed.
CBS Denver reports that …
The Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association will soon be able to serve more young people, thanks to a large donation
This holiday season, find a gift for the horse lover on your list that gives back in nuzzles and neighs. The Ontario SPCA’s Paws & Giveâ„¢ 2016 Holiday Symbolic Giving Catalogue is filled with one-of-a-kind gifts that help change the …
Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to announce that the Emergency Planning and Action Plan for competitions is now available to download from the EC website.
The Plan, which is a guide for competition organizers, is an extremely valuable resource …
