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Royal West’s Spirit of the West Cup

There was something for everyone on day eight of the Royal West. The highlight was another stirring win by Chile’s Samuel Parot in the $35,000 CSI3*-W Spirit of the West Cup at the Agrium Western Events Center.

On a night …

Sir Laurie, Looking Forward

His family was rocked by the doctor’s news. Husband, father and grandfather, Laurie Silvera was not likely to come out of his 17-day unconsciousness, suffering from complications from the digestive disease diverticulitis.

It was early in 2009 and Silvera, then …

Barney Gives Back

This is the story of Barney, a gentle giant whose life was changed through the transformative power of love. He has since touched many human hearts with his grace and sensitivity, offered in spite of all he has been through.…

What is Laminitis?

Laminitis is caused by a disruption in the junction between the sensitive and insensitive tissues of the hoof, known as the basement membrane.
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Stephen Clarke Symposium in BC a Big Success

Victoria-Saanich Cadora was delighted to host a two-day clinic on September 26-27 featuring FEI Judge General Stephen Clarke at Nikky Hannam and Samantha Reid’s brand new facility, Fairlawn Farm in Brentwood Bay, BC. Clarke is a highly-respected senior international dressage …

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New Guidelines for Methylprednisolone Use

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency has issued a memo on the elimination guidelines for methylprednisolone, which will change effective January 1, 2016.

Methylprednisolone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Elimination from the …

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First Responder Training Photo Receives Award

Equine journalist and photographer, Barbara Sheridan, received second place honours at the 2015 Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation (CFWF) Awards Banquet this past Sept 26th.

Founded in 1955, CFWF serves the common interests of agricultural journalists, including reporters, editors and broadcasters …