Saddle Up is a Canadian horse magazine available monthly in print and online. This month, our cover feature is Black Creek Ranch, nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Horsefly, BC. The ranch features offspring from the renowned Major Crown Royal, as well as Aztecas and progeny by the reference sire Xihao AR, owned by Southwell Equine.

Our special feature this issue is Breeders Select. Writer Laureen James provides an insightful exploration of the mare’s pivotal role in breeding programs, featuring interviews with Ryan Fleetwood of Fleetwood Quarter Horses, Ute Brinkmann from Equitop Farm, and Dr. Andrea Sieg of Westphalians for USA. Amber Zierath delves into the remarkable evolution of horse breeding, while Britain Mills-Dawes offers advice on improving your balance and posture out of the saddle with input from Alexandra Potter of Winsport Athletics. Additionally, we’re thrilled to include a fantastic article by Danika McGuinness, who attended the inspiring Art of the Cowgirl event. There’s plenty more to discover in this issue—happy reading and riding!

Click on “Discover More” to read the magazine or you can read it below under “Current Issue” on our flip book.