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Ractopamine in Feedstuffs

Several recent positive drug tests may have been the result of prohibited substances in feedstuffs. One of these prohibited substances is ractopamine, which is used to promote weight gain and feed efficiency and is licenced  in Canada for use in …

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Anita Mont Wins NARG 2014 Riders’ Grant

Wellington, FL – Now in its third year, the NARG Riders’ Grant is designed to afford an emerging rider, dedicated to the sport of show jumping, an opportunity to achieve levels they would otherwise not be able to attain without …

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New Equine Health & Nutrition Blog

Horse-Canada.com is pleased to present a new blog by equine nutritionist Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D., a regular contributor to Horse Sport, Horse-Canada and Canadian Thoroughbred.

The Equine Health & Nutrition Blog will offer regular updates and insight on current studies and …

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US Horse Slaughter Update

Following a two-hour hearing on Friday, January 3rd, a temporary restraining order to block the opening of Valley Meat Co. has been extended for an additional 10 days.

The New Mexico slaughterhouse, owned by Rick De Los Santos, was slated …

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Equine Canada Loses Another CEO

Less than ten months after hiring new CEO Jean-Christophe Gandubert, Equine Canada is once again without a leader.

Late Tuesday evening, Equine Canada issued a brief statement announcing his departure:
Equine Canada regrets to announce that its Chief Executive Officer

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Five Equestrians Receive Honours at 2013 FEI Awards Gala

HRH Princess Haya, President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) led the applause as the five winners of the 2013 FEI Awards went on stage in Montreux, Switzerland to receive their honours.

Master of Ceremonies Jonathan Edwards, Olympic gold medallist …

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Canadians at NEDA Fall Festival of Dressage

For the second time in less than two months, Canadian dressage riders topped the leaderboard in Saugerties, NY, this time at the New England Dressage Association (NEDA) Fall Festival of Dressage CDI-W Y/J Saugerties held at the HITS Show grounds, …

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Canadian Supreme Rides into Red Deer

Expect to see plenty of cowboy hats and spurs around Red Deer The largest cutting, reining and working cow horse event in the Pacific Northwest
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Equine Guelph Makes Fecal Collection Easy

Equine Guelph has launched a new two and a half minute video to help horse owners with parasite management. When a growing resistance to dewormers is cited as a major issue concerning horse owners today, a fecal exam to see …

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Horsepower Kids Fantasy Horses Art Contest

The winners of the Horsepower Fantasy Horses Art Contest have been announced in the September/October issue of Horsepower. Click here to check them out!

Kids were asked to draw or paint a fantasy horse of any sort for the chance …