Everyone who’s involved in the horse industry undoubtedly has at least one sad tale of an equine injury or illness which was hard on their bank account or riding goals. According to Mike King, Partner and National Director of Equine Programming at Acera Insurance, the three most common equine insurance claims are for colic, ulcers, and lameness. Here’s why they’re prevalent, along with tips for prevention.

In the summer of 2017, we celebrated Canada’s 150th anniversary with stories of 20 exceptional horses that have reflected our values and fired our national pride. One of those horses was Midnight.

Essentially, a gate is a transition from here to there. It’s a transition from one pasture to another, replicated in competition. Learning to work a gate can be part of your horse’s training transition into a more attentive, patient, and handy partner.

Choosing the right horse fencing is one of the most important decisions when planning or upgrading an equine property. Beyond defining boundaries, fencing represents a significant long-term investment that influences horse safety, property security, day-to-day management, and the overall appearance of a farm or stable. A well-designed fence should safely contain horses while discouraging unwanted visitors, including loose dogs and trespassers. It also makes it easier to manage grazing and separate horses according to age, sex, value, or intended use. However, not every type of fencing is appropriate for horses.

A healthy respiratory system is essential to every horse's well-being and athletic performance. Like humans, horses rely on their lungs and airways to deliver oxygen throughout the body, but the demands placed on their respiratory system increase dramatically during exercise. Efficient oxygen exchange allows working muscles to perform, while the respiratory tract also serves as an important defence system by filtering and removing dust, bacteria, ammonia, and other airborne irritants. Although mucus, coughing, sneezing, and nasal discharge help clear the airways, excessive amounts of these signs may indicate an underlying respiratory problem.

Canadian Horse Journal was once again recognized for editorial excellence during the American Horse Publications (AHP) 2026 Equine Media Awards held during the AHP annual conference in Lexington, Kentucky in May.

RooElla, the interactive horse simulator owned by Susan Cruickshank of Oakwood, Ontario, is a perfectly schooled mechanical dressage horse that is highly sensitive to its riders’ aids. During a session with Cruickshank and RooElla, riders gain instant feedback about leg pressure, seat position, and rein contact. It is the ultimate tool for helping riders be the best they can be for their horses.

A daily anxiety for many owners of senior horses is that there may be little time left for the riding and activities they have enjoyed until now. As a horse approaches and then passes the age of 20, good rides start to feel numbered. The swayback, gait irregularities, lack of energy… these outcomes seem to be only a matter of time. And without clear reason to do so, many owners start backing off, easing the horse into retirement. Ironically, this approach usually hastens a horse’s decline instead of delaying it.

Good pastures depend on good soil. That’s why professional contractors see your pastures literally from the ground up. The quality of the growth above ground will tell them the state of the root growth and the soil.