How to reduce the risk, recognize the symptoms, and take steps to manage an outbreak. Strangles is a highly contagious infection caused by the bacterium, Streptococcus equi (S. equi). It is not an airborne virus. Rather, the bacteria spreads through contact, which could be direct nose-to-nose between horses, or via contaminated surfaces or equipment such as shared halters, lead shanks, cross-ties, feed tubs, stall walls, fencing, clothing, hands, the hair coat from other barn pets, grooming tools, water buckets, and communal troughs.

In an industry as diverse and mobile as Canada’s equine sector, accurate identification and traceability are more important than ever. The Canadian Horse Identification Program (CHIP) was created to meet that need, offering a voluntary, national equine identification and traceability system designed specifically for Canada’s horses — and the people who care for them.

Some watch the Super Bowl for football; some for the commercials. The big game is famous for its creative, cinematic ads, the kind that might make you laugh — or cry. Super Bowl ads “tap into our deepest psychology when it comes to entertainment,” says Psychology Today. Naturally, advertisers hope their commercials will also tap into consumers’ bank accounts, given that the broadcast has a massive reach — in 2024 over 123 million people tuned in.

Horse people know that healthy skin is a cornerstone of comfort and performance. From small nicks to irritation around the pasterns in wet seasons, our goal is always the same: protect the skin barrier while keeping the environment calm, clean, and comfortable. Silver Honey® products bring together two nature-derived powerhouses, MicroSilver BG® and Mānuka Honey, to do exactly that. Below is a practical look at what each ingredient is, how it works, and why that matters.

Enhancing Performance Through Core Strength and Balance - Equestrian sports require much more than just mastering the art of riding; they are physically demanding and engage a wide array of muscles throughout the body.