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On Good Behaviour…Twitching and the Alternatives

by Karin Apfel Twitching is a touchy subject among some horse people and opinions on whether it is humane or not run from one extreme to another. Here are facts about twitching as they are known today. Only you can

Checklists to Ensure Happy Trails at Riding Camp

A safe and enjoyable camping experience depends on more than location and economics… by Karin Apfel Parents Beware You may be surprised to learn that in the absence of provincial or federal regulations, anyone can set up a camp and

The E-mail Emergence :

How Your Equine Business Can Make the Most of This Marketing Tool by Joe Dysart While brazen e-mail “spammers” (those people and companies who send you reams of unsolicited “junk” e-mail) have been rightfully relegated to the status of Web

The Educated Equine Taking Your Horse To School

by Nicole Kitchener It can be hard enough deciding on a school to which you want to send your child much less finding a facility that will be appropriate for his or her horse. Susan Harrison is director of the

On Good Behaviour…Acts of Aggression

The facts behind dominance and aggression by Karin Apfel While true aggression (an assertive, angry attack) occurs very rarely in horses, it is of serious concern due to the large size of horses and their ability to inflict damage. Therefore,

Is Your Child Ready To Ride?

by Stacey Mathias-Geer Who cannot help smile at the chubby-cheeked child bouncing atop a broad-backed, apple-belly pony, or the excited faces of camp kids marching down the trail after their leader on flashy coloured mounts of all shapes, breeds and

From Grassroots to the Olympics – an evolving sport

by Monika Smith Endurance riding as a sport began in the early 50s in the U.S. when a few riders got together and decided to have a 100-mile horse race, over two mountain ranges, following the Old Pony Express Trail

Endurance Riding

North America’s fastest-growing equestrian sport is truly a family affair by Judy Andrekson What is a dream vacation for endurance racing veteran Carol Wadey and her family?  Traveling with three horses over 5,000 miles in three weeks to race together

Rural Rejection

The number of large animal vets serving rural Canada is declining each year. Are country vets a dying breed? Is there anything that can be done about this serious and growing problem? by Stacey Mathias-Geer It is the kind of

Ride and Drive Safely on the Roads this Summer

by Lynn Brennigan If you’re driving or walking along on any of the gravel roads or around Erin or Hillsburgh, Ontario, you’ve probably heard and seen riders on horseback. Or maybe you’ve come across one of the carriage driving teams