Pacific & Prairie Horse Journal

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Pacific & Prairie Horse Journal August 2010

In This Issue:

HOOF CARE

Sole Bruises: Diagnosis and treatment of this common lameness
Hoof Abscesses: Getting to the bottom of hoof infections

SUMMER EVENTS

Spruce Meadows: Canada One and North American
The Calgary Stampede: Horsepower, highlights, and controversy

RIDING AND TRAINING

Understanding Bits: Bitting the trail horse
Fitness for Riders: Does your muscle balance measure up?
HorseWise with Lindsay Grice: Showing with young children; When to use spurs

Tough Questions: Should chuckwagon racing continue? - FEATURED ONLINE.

In the Shadow of Equus: Treasures of Sable Island

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NEW! Photo Ads & Classifieds.

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Tough Questions August 2010 - Should Chuckwagon Racing Continue?

Since its inception at the Calgary Stampede in 1923, the sport of chuckwagon racing has become incredibly popular with both participants and spectators. However, a large number of horse deaths due to crashes, breakdowns, and heart attacks have critics demanding that chuckwagon racing be banned at the Stampede and other rodeos.