Many riders learn the “hows” of riding, but often miss out on the “whys.” It’s a shame, because if we could grasp the logic behind the skills, and their future application, we would be more motivated to master them. In …
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Recently, the ‘alpha theory,’ where the human is dominant (‘alpha’) and the horse is submissive, has become the accepted way to establish relationships with horses. While this type of relationship can make the horse easier to work with, it does …
When and why did you become a professional trainer?
I started training professionally and giving some small clinics when I was in college, pursuing a degree in agricultural business management. It was a good way to keep up with my …
If you have ever watched people attempt to mount their horses, you may be surprised by how difficult this seemingly simple task can be. Often, the rider positions the horse and then scrambles to mount before the horse moves off.…
Learn how to manage a horse with arthritis, a progressive, inflammatory disease that causes pain and stiffness in the joints.
Leptospirosis is a hidden threat that lurks in standing water and contaminated feed, causing an incurable bacterial infection in many species.
Pick up any Ontario thoroughbred horse sale catalogue from the last 40 years and you will find at least one page dedicated to the benefits of breeding and racing in the province through incentives and rewards developed to preserve and …
Supplemental biotin (above “required” amounts, because there is no such requirement for vitamin) is the only nutrient shown to improve hoof quality.
In this article equine nutritionist, Shannon Pratt-Phillips, Ph.D., explains how to avoid pasture associated laminitis in the spring.
The preliminary agenda is now available for the 2016 Equine Canada Annual Convention, taking place April 20-24, 2016 at the beautiful Le Centre Sheraton Montreal Hotel in Montreal, QC.
As you will see in the attached agenda, the 2016 EC …
