Horses have always been part of Canada’s history, helping people traverse vast landscapes, work the land, and support law enforcement across the country. In 1873, the Canadian government established the North-West Mounted Police to bring law and order to the Western territories, curb illegal whiskey trading, and support Canadian sovereignty during westward expansion.

Raising the Bar in Hoof Care - In the horse world, regardless of the discipline, farriers often stand in the shadows of veterinarians and trainers. Yet, they are essential to a horse’s well-being. A good farrier does not just trim hooves or tack on shoes — they understand biomechanics and are blacksmiths and healthcare providers.

Canada’s horse industry is not disappearing, but it is definitely changing. In Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia — where the majority of Canada’s horses live — horse use and equine housing are changing from farms, breeding, racing, and meat production to more recreational and sport horses living at boarding facilities and on mixed-use properties.

Hot and humid weather can place significant strain on exercising horses, especially during intense work such as racing, endurance riding, or eventing. Because horses generate large amounts of heat during exercise and have relatively limited ability to dissipate it, researchers have increasingly explored whether cooling horses before exercise can help reduce heat stress and improve safety.

By Chloe Gravelle and Brooks Alden - Some books just feel a little more special the moment you pick them up, and A Bootscootin’ Adventure by Chloe Gravelle and Brooks Alder is one of them.