Beat The Bugs
EDITOR’S NOTE: a few years ago we published an indepth piece on mosquito and fly control, written by Heather Cook, for the magazine. Given the serious insect and pest situation in many areas this...
View ArticleWeanling Woes
BY SUSAN KAUFFMANN Avoid fretting, but be aware of what scenarios are cause for concern in the weanling. Laid out here, are eight issues commonly seen in weanling horses, along with explanations to...
View ArticleColostrum Bank
The loss of a mare that relates to her foaling experience is heartbreaking, especially when it should be a time of celebration. In such situations, it may also be necessary to locate colostrum within...
View ArticleMerck Animal Health Announces Co-Promotion
Merck Animal Health Canada gets 2014 off to a running start with the announcement of key appointments in its equine division, and the forging of a strategic alliance that has resulted in the...
View ArticleWinter Skin Conditions
As hash as winter can be on our skin, it can be just as harmful to the skin of our horses. Long periods without baths, regular grooming and under heavy blankets can lead to a plethora of problems. The...
View ArticleJonathan Field Giveaway
We seem to be contest-crazy lately, and this latest is a fabulous once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! And, if you’re a fan of Jonathan Field (and who isn’t?) and Recovery EQ, this is one contest...
View Article100-Day Hydration Challenge
Signal-Health – the North American distributor of the Equiwinner™ non-invasive dermal patch – is on a quest. The company wants to alert owners and trainers that healthy horses will stay well hydrated...
View ArticleTurning Them Out
Under the right circumstances, pasture breeding can be an effective technique for breeding operations to maximize their foal crops, while minimizing costs. Yet, with the demand for higher control over...
View ArticleA Tale of Mistaken Identity
By Jenn Webster As the date of April 9, 2013, approached, owners Janice and Jack Hepburn of Cochrane, Alberta, waited with anticipation. The days passed. April 10th became April 22nd and still, no foal...
View ArticleVaccination Strategy
By Jenn Webster If you’re a horse owner, it’s likely you’ve come up against the vaccination debate a time or two. For every individual equine, risk factors vary based on the animal’s age, exposure...
View ArticleMaintaining Condition with Less Forage
In times of drought, which can lead to a hay shortage, what can horse owners to do ensure their equine friends maintain their condition? The answer lies in the proper and complete digestion of forages:...
View ArticleGood Advice
Sensible counsel prevailed at this year’s Alberta Horse Conference, hosted each year by the Horse Industry Association of Alberta. In the April issue of Western Horse Review, we featured 44 notes of...
View ArticleParasite Burdens
Article By Jenn Webster When Dr. Ela Misuno, DVM, MVSc first came to Canada from Denmark to pursue her veterinary residency program, she was surprised to learn of the differences our country presented...
View ArticleWinter Riding
Winter can be a brutal time of year when it comes to riding horses, but it’s not impossible. With careful planning and knowledge, you can ride safely and enjoyably throughout the winter months. Here...
View ArticleSaskatchewan Equine Expo 2017
The sixth annual edition of the Saskatchewan Equine Expo is set to take place this upcoming February 16-19, 2017 at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon, SK. The park, in conjunction with volunteers from...
View ArticleMane Event 2017
ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE MANE EVENT It’s Spring and that means the Mane Event, Red Deer, AB, is just around the corner! Elevate your riding skills and learn how to communicate better with your horse...
View ArticleHorse Safe Room
BY ALEXANDRA MORRIS From our July/August 2016 issue of Western Horse Review files. On average, over 1,000 tornadoes occur in the United States every year, especially in severe weather and...
View ArticleSept/Oct WHR available now!
As if the invigorating editorial and photo journalism of the September/October issue of Western Horse Review weren’t enough, there are so many behind-the-scenes aspects that we thought we should let...
View ArticleOlds College Launches New Equine Program
Olds College Launches New Equine Reproduction Technician Certificate Program Olds College is introducing a new one-of-a-kind certificate program dedicated to equine reproduction. Launching in fall...
View ArticleDiary of a Wildfire Summer
Summer is generally a season to which most Canadians look forward. But for Lac La Hache, BC, resident Elli Meinert, 2017 was a summer she was glad to bid goodbye. Little did she know that when the...
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