The First Ride

We know from cave paintings, archaeology, and National Geographic specials, that the earliest interactions between horses and humans were not as symbiotic as they are today. Certainly not from the horse’s perspective anyway, as early man saw them as little …

The Underrun Heel

A common ailment of the hoof that affects all three areas is a condition known as the underrun heel, this article goes into detail about what this means.

Stereotypies

Most experts now agree that confining horses to stalls and feeding them concentrated feeds increases the risk of developing stereotypies.

Please Like Me

A horse learns to trust you based on your relationship together. A horse learns to like you through your communication and leadership.
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Heartland Season Two Begins in October

One of Canada’s favourite family series, HEARTLAND, returns with Amy (Amber Marshall), Ty (Graham Wardle), and the rest of the cast, Sunday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. on CBC Television. Produced and filmed in Calgary, HEARTLAND won the Alberta Film …

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Mustang Sally

Nestled amongst the richly-woven cultural tapestry that shapes our world, the Mustang horse oozes in globe-trotting appeal. While retracing the steps would be similar to elucidating the beginning of man, there is little doubt that the Mustang has come a …