The sacrifice of the ten million men who lost their lives during the conflict, which endured from 1914 to 1918, is well known. Less well known is the price paid by the estimated eight million horses that perished in the Great War, a fact lamented by Private James Robert Johnston, a horse transport driver who served with the 14th Canadian Machine Gun Company, in his memoir, Riding into War: “Very little has been said about the horses and mules that were used and what they suffered is beyond all description.”

At the National Army Museum in London, a unique exhibit showcases an intriguing box. Inside, the box’s walls are lined with mirrors, each reflecting the others. Dozens of cut-out horses, all white and anonymous, are arranged within. As the mirrors reflect them repeatedly, the horses seem to multiply endlessly. This hauntingly simple image serves as a poignant reminder of the over eight million horses that perished in the devastating battles of the First World War.

In 1999, on Vancouver Island, a different kind of animal wellness movement began to take shape. Purica was founded on a belief that natural ingredients, when scientifically formulated, could unlock extraordinary potential for horses and their owners. What started as a simple idea has grown into a 25-year commitment to transforming equine health through precise, science-backed nutrition.

Taking photos of horses is easy right? Just point your camera at the horse and snap away. You will indeed have photos of horses, but will you want to post, share, or hang them on the wall? The following guidelines will help improve your equine photography with any type of camera, including your phone.

A strengths-based approach to improving performance in equestrian sport - After years of working with equestrian athletes, I’ve noticed something surprising. Most riders have a hard time answering the question: What are you good at? They can tell me exactly what they need to fix, or what went badly at the last show, but their strengths… that’s trickier.