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College of Veterinarians Revises Rabies Policy

The College of Veterinarians of Ontario has revised its policy document which facilitates the administration of the rabies vaccine to as many animals as possible.

“The College recognizes that the vaccination of animals against rabies is an important public health …

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Drugs and Your Horse The Dangers of Medicating

In the management of horse health, injuries and disease, conscientious horse owners would never put their horse at risk; however, improper use of some commonly administered equine drugs can impact the health and safety of our horses more than we …

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41st Annual Canadian Finals Rodeo

Northlands hosted the 41st annual Canadian Finals Rodeo from November 5-9 at Rexall Place and Farmfair International at the Edmonton EXPO Centre from November 4-9. Two of Edmonton’s largest annual events spurred western excitement throughout the Northlands grounds and entire …

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The Royal Gives Girl Guides ‘Ticket to Ride’

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has introduced a new hands-on educational program that will help Girl Guides learn more about horses during an evening of special programming.

The Royal has partnered with the Ontario Equestrian Federation (OEF) and Equine Guelph …

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Horse-Canada Article Wins OEF Media Award

The Horse Publications Group is proud to announce that Liz Brown has won an OEF Media Award for her article “Free Spirits,” which appeared in the March/April 2014 issue of Horse-Canada magazine. The article looked at the remaining wild herds …

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Western Horses Shine at Canadian Supreme

There’s nothing more satisfying for an owner and trainer than to spot the potential in a young horse, and develop it all the way to the winner’s circle. That’s not an easy task in the western horse world, especially when …

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New Faces Join CVO Council

The College of Veterinarians of Ontario welcomes three new Council members as a result of the election held on October 7, 2014.

Elections were held in three electoral districts which include the communities of Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, Huron and Simcoe; …

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The Mane Event is Coming

Next weekend Chilliwack’s Heritage Park will host former Olympians, TV stars and America’s most Trusted Horseman as the Mane Event, Equine Education and Trade Fair takes place once again October 24 – 26, 2014.

This year’s line-up of clinicians include …

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Equine Guelph Urges Riders to Plan A Head

Helmet head may be unflattering but is it worth risking vegetable brain? No matter what the riding discipline, wearing a helmet is one of the best ways to plan ahead to minimize the chance of a brain injury. Safety starts …

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“Dark Horses” Shine in the American Horsewoman’s Challenge™

Two relatively unknown upstarts used consistent performances and amazing demonstrations of human and horse partnership to place first and second in the first American Horsewoman’s Challenge held at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla.

Jerusha Steinert, horse trainer, teacher, …

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Awareness Training for Large Animal Rescue

Always Expect the Unexpected

Last month, Equine Guelph kicked off its series of emergency response rescue courses with a reception attended by over 50 key stakeholders, including a lecture by special guest, Dr. Rebecca Gimenez. In addition to the reception, …

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Pan Am Games Volunteers Needed!

The countdown is on for the biggest Canadian sporting event of 2015! Next summer, from July 10 -26 the Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park in Palgrave is where all horse lovers will want to be! The Pan Am Games, the …

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Equine Guelph Research Survey

Equine Guelph and the University of Guelph are conducting a study on the awareness of current research among members of Ontario’s horse industry – the study aims to measure who in the equine industry is accessing University of Guelph research, …

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Reader Survey Winners

This summer, the Horse Publications Group conducted reader surveys for Horse Sport and Horse-Canada magazines for a chance to win $500. We wish to thank all those people who participated and gave feedback on the content of these titles and …