How to Clean Brushes

Rather than allowing grime to build up on your horse’s brushes, take a few moments to clean them and remove the dirt, hair and dander each time you use them

A Year of Firsts: The All-Important First Ride

Of all the memorable ‘firsts’ you’ll share with your horse, none will likely generate the combination of excitement and apprehension quite like climbing into the saddle for your first ride.

Without question, asking your horse to take those few initial …

Equine Immersion

Humour columnist Doug Breen prepares lessons plans for his imaginary Equine Immersion school. In this article, find out what those plans are.

If the Boot Fits

An international study done by the American Podiatry Association (APA) found that 74 per cent of people raised in shoe-wearing cultures have ongoing foot problems, while only three per cent of people raised in non-shoe-wearing cultures experience foot troubles. The …

NUTRITION 101

You probably know that good nutrition is an important part of keeping your horse healthy. But how do you know your horse is eating what he should?

The Miracle of Minis

Kim and Ken Keill live on a small farm outside Renfrew, Ontario, where for the past 12 years they have bred and raised miniature horses.