For many horse owners, visits from the farrier occur every six weeks and typically involve routine trimming or standard horseshoeing. When a horse remains consistently sound and performs well, regular farriery by an experienced professional is usually sufficient for optimal hoof health. However, when soundness problems or decreased performance arise, more specialized farriery approaches may be needed to restore comfort and function.

The purchase of a horse is usually a big money item. Often a horse is more expensive than a car but historically, no paper changes hands - just the horse itself. No matter how honest, professional or knowledgeable the seller appears to be at the time of purchase, you must paper the deal. Finding and purchasing a good horse is one third experience, one third art, and one third luck.

Two-Time Tik! You don’t have to be a breeder or wrangler to benefit from watching Road to the Horse (RTTH). If you’re eager to better understand and connect with horses, this annual colt-starting competition offers inspiration and education alike.

Q: I ride a Thoroughbred with a moderately roached (convex or round) back. How should I determine if my saddle fits correctly? A: The nine main points of saddle fit are absolutely common to all saddles and all horses – if you want to determine whether and how well your saddle fits, these points should be considered, and each of these points has video instruction on our website at www.saddlesforwomen.com.

My Journey Into Bitless Riding - About 15 years ago I first went bitless with my mare, Diva, after a particularly passionate foray, on my part, into natural horsemanship. Riding with a rope halter and lead rope felt a little like wearing a thong bikini to a public beach, with many people waiting to see if this get-up was actually going to do the trick once we hit the water, or in this case the trails.

Have you ever noticed how your horse’s behaviour can change unexpectedly — becoming tense, spooky, or disengaged? What if these signs were a deeper message? Instead of seeing them as setbacks, these behaviours could be an opportunity to strengthen the trust and connection between you and your horse.

Every equestrian—regardless of discipline—benefits from using a saddle that fits correctly. But individuals with higher body weight (specifically women over 180 pounds and men above 250 pounds) often encounter unique obstacles when searching for a saddle that suits both their frame and their horse’s build.

Are you keen to learn more about horses, riding, and their management? It doesn’t matter if you’re a teenager, young adult, or knocking on retirement’s door, there’s an equine program for you. Across Canada, there are high schools, colleges and universities that offer horse-related programs and courses, plus there are online courses, too

The detection of asymptomatic bird flu infections in horses marks a new frontier in viral spillover risks, highlighting the urgent need for monitoring and measures to prevent cross-species transmission. A new study has revealed that horses in Asia have been infected with H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, with these infections occurring undetected.