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Olds College offers multiple majors through their two-year Equine Science Diploma Program. The college continues to meet the needs of the horse industry by producing graduates skilled in Equine Business and Event Management, Production and Breeding Management, English and Western Horsemanship, and Equestrian Coaching.

RidersRasp™ is the first tool of its kind specifically designed for horse owners to sustain and support hoof balance and soundness. RidersRasp™ allows users to safely and effectively round their horse’s hooves to retain and prolong balance between professional trims, and to improve the overall condition of their horse’s hooves.

Rocky Mountain Distributed Learning School has been delivering three quality high school level equine courses to residents of BC for the last seven years. Students learn about horse physiology, psychology, breeds, health, training, riding, careers and more, while gaining credits for graduation. We also offer a host of other elective and academic courses.

Quality breeds quality, and that’s just what you’ll find at Stampede Tack & Western Wear in Cloverdale, BC. We offer a great selection of Professional’s Choice products which carry the highest standards in the industry and are backed by a guarantee that is second to none in the equine marketplace.

Since 1987, co-owners Dwayne and Kevin Job have developed System Fencing Ltd. into one of Canada’s most substantial and comprehensive suppliers of equipment and products for the equine industry. System Fencing has made it a priority to research the globe for the best products available in the equine industry and ensure that new and innovative merchandise is added to their lineup each year.

The Horse Habit has been all about horses and their humans for the past 25 years. We serve both the English and Western markets with innovative products along with the tried and true. We have the best and warmest of winter wear, and the coolest of summer wear.

The Tack House is Canada’s first online only tack store carrying Western, English, and driving equipment. The Tack House is the proud sponsor of many shows and events, provides fundraising opportunities for horse rescues, pony clubs, and associations, and offers unique products due to its ability to allow small manufacturers to sell their items online.

The Tom Balding Bits and Spurs team is proud to offer their latest bit shank, the Tuxedo Sheridan Shank with optional turquoise stone inlays. The refined design takes a cue from the classic Tuxedo Spurs design, and extra weight has been incorporated into the bit shank for a faster release and improved response time.

Equine Guelph and the Centre for Open Learning and Educational Support of the University of Guelph in Ontario provide a unique educational partnership dedicated to the health and well-being of horses. They offer expertise and leadership through online learning and professional development.

Now at Victoria Saddlery, Santa Cruz Platinum saddles feature the new Genesis adjustable gullet system. The width of the saddle changes incrementally with the turn of a screw, allowing for a better saddle fit for your horse. Italian leather covered flaps and buttery seats make these saddles the first choice of everyone who sits in one.

Dust can have a serious negative impact on your horse’s respiratory system. MAG suppresses dust in indoor arenas by locking moisture from the air into your footing. Stop watering your arena and freeze-proof your riding surface with this pH neutral, sulfate-free, food-grade quality product.

At Wrayton Transport Ltd. Hay Sales, we’re horse owners too! We provide clients in the BC Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island with quality hay from the BC interior, Alberta, and Washington. Our horses are an important part of our family, just like yours, and we don’t haul it if we wouldn’t feed it to our own horses!

By Jess Hallas-Kilcoyne - Wanted! Loving Horse Owners: Giving Racehorses a Dignified Retirement.

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In this article, we’ll explore the registration, licensing, and inspection procedures of the Canadian Warmblood, the present state of Warmblood breeding programs in Canada, the future of the CWHBA, and the Canadian Warmblood in sport today. To fully understand the future of the Canadian Warmblood, let’s take a closer look at the CWHBA registration and approval processes.

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These days however, riders don’t have to travel to Europe to purchase a horse suitable for performance in the Olympic disciplines. Warmblood breeding programs in Canada have gained amazing ground over the last couple of decades. Now, Canadian breeders are producing horses of the same calibre as their European counterparts.

Curly Horse

Curlies, as the Curly Horse is fondly called, have many unique characteristics, none the least of which are their versatility, hardiness, and gentleness.

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Arena footing has a significant impact on a horse’s performance and health. Good footing provides traction and cushions the impact of the horse’s feet, while poor footing can hurt a horse and impede performance.

Can't or Won't

I just sent home a horse that was full of “I can’t.” She was a very difficult and frustrating horse to work with because her instinctive reactiveness made it very hard for her to be successful. She was a scared horse with a hair trigger and had come to rely solely on her ability to get away.

Downunder Horsemanship TV with Clinton Anderson

By Jess Hallas-Kilcoyne - You may be an avid fan and practitioner of natural horsemanship, or perhaps you’re looking to learn more about natural training methods. In either case, Clinton Anderson’s Downunder Horsemanship TV offers an informative step-by-step demonstration of his methodology.

Equine Behaviour & Learning Patterns

By Will Clinging - The behaviour and learning patterns of the horse play a major role in his training process. These patterns are established by instincts, genetic makeup, and environment. We are not in total control of these patterns but to some degree we can help or hinder the direction they go in.

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