Horsescaping

In this article professional freelance groomer Amanda Geerlinks helps us take grooming to the next level while keeping the horse’s comfort front of mind.

Cora and Max: A Love Story on Many Levels

Andy Spencer says every day is a happy day for his daughter with special needs, 10-year-old Cora, a rider at Guelph, Ontario’s Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre.

Instructor Tiffany Mast describes Cora Spencer as “fun, outgoing and energetic,” while …

The Inadvertent Rescuer

Andrea Harrison says she never set out to be a horse “rescuer,” and yet, her home has become a safe haven for several horses in need of sanctuary.

Saddle Pad Savvy

With such a dizzying array of shapes, materials, colours and patterns, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start when choosing a saddle pad.

The Shoulders

In my physiotherapy practice, I work with many people who have shoulder problems. The shoulder is a very flexible joint, which relies on the muscles around it for stability. If these muscles are not operating correctly, postural problems and shoulder …

Tendon Injuries

Tendonitis develops when the fibres that a tendon is composed of are strained or torn, either through being overstressed or from trauma.