Hunter, jumper and equitation courses often include bending lines between jumps because they test the accuracy and partnership of the rider and horse. It takes good balance, impulsion, accuracy and planning ahead to ride bending lines successfully and smoothly. And, …
Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), also referred to as equine Cushing’s disease, is a complex health problem that leaves many horse owners confused. After receiving the diagnosis from your veterinarian, you may be wondering what you can do to improve …
According to a Canadian Press story, Olympic" />According to a Canadian Press story, Olympic show jumping legend Ian Millar of Perth, ON, is in the running to be the official flag bearer for the Pan Am Games opening ceremonies in Toronto on July 10.
The flag-bearer will …
A group of researchers, including veterinarians and riders, affiliated with the University of Bern in Switzerland, are studying collapse and sudden death in horses. Their goal is to learn more about what causes these episodes in horses who have died …
The equestrian events of the TO2015 Pan Amer" />The equestrian events of the TO2015 Pan American Games will take place approximately an hour north of the city of Toronto in the Orangeville/Caledon/Mono area. The transportation options offered by TO2015 for getting to the equestrian games, assume that you …
All four members of Canada’s recently-anno" />All four members of Canada’s recently-announced dressage team for the 2015 Pan American Games have something else in common that they can boast about: they are former recipients of the Canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program (C-DAAP). Team members Brittany Fraser, …
